Continuing in the new VIBE tradition of split covers, Nicki Minaj is one of June/July’s cover subjects. In the feature titled “Character Study,” written by Siobhan O’Connor and photographed by Jill Greenberg, rap’s latest “it” girl shares some interesting insight to her new found fame, female MCs before her and her weird voices. Check out […]
Jay Electronica played in Brooklyn last night, but fans were treated to some lyrical excellence by Pharoahe Monch. Check out both of them.
Armed with a vicious flow and an even more ferocious attitude, 20-year-old newcomer Keyona Turner aka Keys aka The Problem aka The Beast isn’t playing around. Keys burst onto the scene after posting a diss video on YouTube against Hip Hop’s newest female go-to-girl, Nicki Minaj. To the instrumental of Nicki’s “Itty Bitty Piggy” Keys […]
PART TWO(Read Part 1) AllHipHop.com: On the page preceding the opening chapter, you cite the following quote from Edgar Cayce: “Heaven is not a place you go to, it is a place you grow to.” Taken out of context, I would like to know when you first stumbled upon that quote, as well as […]
KRS-One:The 4-Part Interview By Clayton Perry Whenever a listing of Hip-Hop’s “greatest” emcees is created, one name consistently ranks in the top tier: KRS-One. As a solo artist and founding member of Boogie Down Productions, Lawrence “Kris” Parker has maintained unprecedented levels of notoriety and respect throughout his quarter-century reign as “The Teacha.” […]
Motown Philly is back again-only this time with two fresh princes doing a lil alternative Hip-Hop swing. They’re not too hard, and certainly not too soft, but they are here to bring the life back MC rhymes backed up by the scratches and energy of the DJ. Chiddy Bang, composed of MC Chiddy and producer/DJ […]
As DJ Premier battles it out with fellow larger-than-life rap icon Dr. Dre in VIBE’s Greatest Hip-Hop Producer Of All-Time , the majestic beat visionary behind Gang Starr details the making of the entire studio album catalogue by the landmark duo—prominently fronted by venerable late lyricist Guru. Through groundbreaking musical statements, fist-fights, break-ups and unlikely […]
Last night (May 26), Monster and Beats by Dr. Dre launched the nationwide availability of Diddybeats, the in-ear headphones that are sold exclusively at Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile. The co-founders of Beats by Dr. Dre, West Coast trailblazer Dr. Dre and Interscope/Geffen A&M Chairman, Jimmy Iovine, welcomed entrepreneur and fashion maverick Sean “Diddy” Combs […]
A few years ago, there was a rumor that a woman basically took Nas’ big man and presumed Braveheart bodyguard off the market. Certainly, the rumors aren’t 100% confirmed, but we now know that Horse married rap mistress Heather B, from KRS-One’s Boogie Down Productions. Who knew? Just about nobody. Now Heather, a first generation […]
Miami rapper Rick Ross dropped a new video for his single “Slow Down (Ha Ha).” The track is taken from Rick Ross’ upcoming album Teflon Don, which is now due in stores July 6th. The 1:52 second clip was directed by Spiff TV for Maybach Films and features a shirtless Ross draped in jewelry and […]
“Trying to outdo the last verse is our curse” – Andre 3000AllHipHop sat down with Big Boi of OutKast and got the legendary rapper’s views on lyricism and the art of freestyling. As told to AllHipHop.com: “Lyricism is very important to me because I come from The Dungeon Family, school of lyrics. You know, […]
Jeru The Damaja was among the artists who showed up at TAJ on May 18th to support The Above the Clouds fundraiser in honor of deceased rapper Guru. The legacy of Guru, who died of cancer on April 19th, was honored by a variety of artists during the event, which included a video mix created […]
The track listing for Drake’s highly anticipated album Thank Me Later recently hit the Internet. Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Young Jeezy, T.I. and Swizz Beatz have all joined Drake on his debut album, which is due in stores on June 15th. While Drake stated he didn’t want the album to feature too […]
With video after video being released for his most recent project The Salvation, Skyzoo continues to keep listeners tuned in even if the major radio stations across the country don’t always play his music. Skyzoo understands the history of the hip hop game, and is well connected and well respected in the game, but his […]
Jay-Z had a billionaire breakfast Wednesday over Mike’s house. Oh, that’s just Mike as in New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Also present at Gracie Mansion was real estate developer Bruce Ratner, and NJ Nets majority owner Mikhail Prokhorov. So, this is what Jay meant by being “already home.”
Trina is looking better and better and in this recent photo shoot, the Diamond Princess will not get too many to argue her beauty. See the full breadth of her photogenic talents in the following: For more, go to: king-mag.com
Sixteen years, six albums and six Grammy Awards later, Big Boi is finally venturing out on his own completely and is ready to usher in the funk with his highly anticipated solo album, Sir Luscious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. Sir Luscious speaks to AllHipHop and breaks down the get down. AllHipHop.com: Who […]
With so much success being celebrated, the night belonged Philanthropist/Producer Swizz Beatz. Swizz, now 31 years old, has maintained his relevance in an industry that often ‘On To The Next One’ like the single he produced for Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter. On this night, he would be given the SESAC “Inspiration” award in recognition of his […]
Rhymefest (Che Smith) is on a mission of liberation. Not just liberation of himself, but Hip-Hop as a whole. It’s been 4 years since the positive accolades he received for Blue Collar, but since then Rhymefest has had to contend with numerous album delays and struggling to keep his name afloat. To that end, he’s […]
