While his mentor and label mate Lil’ Wayne serves his time on Rikers Island until what many believe is this coming November, Lil’ Twist is steady at work on his debut album Don’t Get it Twisted.  Already garnering the support of his other label mates Nicki Minaj, Drake and Tyga on featured tracks, the youngest […]

Hello AllHipHop.com, this the first of many  releases from yours truly. This is Bizzy Bone formerly of Bone Thugs n Harmony.I say formerly for reasons I’ll later reveal.So the press release is not taken out of context let me clear up the Cash Money issue right now before jealousy of the playa hata’s sets in.Actually […]

After nearly a year out of the spotlight, rapper T.I. is poised for one of his biggest summers ever. Just last night, the King made his return to the stage in New York City for his first concert since being released from prison. On August 27th his new movie, Takers, releases in theaters and he’s […]

Marc Live started his rap career in 1990 with his group Raw Breed, who landed their first record deal for $75,000 with the help of KRS One. Since then Marc has been the ultimate industry insider, touring constantly with his cousin, Kool Keith, and his close friend Ice-T, supporting both legends on stage as a […]

Go on the road and watch how Rick Ross promotes his album Teflon Don. Watch all the exclusive access from AllHipHop and JumpOff TV’s reality-docu series.  Here is part one of The Next 48 Hours With Rick Ross, the day before the album release.

On August 20th, Alcon Entertainment, Burg-Koules Production Company and Cube Vision Production aim to continue the growing legacy of everything Ice Cube touches with “Lottery Ticket”. Lottery Ticket starring Bow Wow, Brandon T. Jackson and Ice Cube dives into the universal daydream of what would you do if you hit the mother load? 370 million […]

Game has dropped the first official video from his mixtape Brakelights with DJ Skee. The Compton MC decided to debut the clip on AllHipHop.com today (August 14th). According to Game, he is dropping the mixtape to appease his fans as he retools his highly anticipated fourth official release, the R.E.D. Album. “Brake Lights is an […]

DJ B-Do:  Port Arthur, Texas Producer and Pimp C Protégé ‘Countin’ Money’As Bun B fans enjoy the 5-mic Trill OG album that is in stores now, super producer DJ B-Do is enjoying the success of the album’s first single entitled “Countin Money” ft Yo Gotti and Gucci Mane, that he produced.  The Pimp C protégé hailing […]

Even when it comes to Full Clip, VIBE has the sense enough to know not to bury the lead. So here it is: Scarface has left Rap-A-Lot Records. In an era of frequent artists drops and changing imprints, the news is indeed surprising given that the man born Brad Jordan has been associated with the […]

Welcome to a new series titled AllHipHop Classics, where we revisit some of the memorable articles, moments and happening in AHH history. DMX marks the first in the series and we reprint the very first time we spoke to the self-proclaimed dog. In light of Earl Simmons’ present life, this piece shows that DMX, in […]

Kanye West started from humble beginnings, but nobody told Mr. West. Talib Kweli and DJ Hi-Tek recollect their first meetings with the eccentric artist. Their musings are quite funny, from Kanye’s fashion aspirations to defying the odds in the music industry. Interview by Devi Dev…

Ras Kass released his first album, Soul On Ice, in 1996 to much critical acclaim.  Since then the West Coast rapper has been in a battle with his record company, a fight that has left the rapper with a 14-year career catalog of two released albums, two highly-praised unreleased albums, and a string of mixtapes.  […]

Unlike many other Third World countries in turmoil, Haiti is not plagued by warring factions or ideological conflicts. Haiti’s issue for the last few decades have centered primarily around a lack of funds and a lack of proper leadership. Over the last 15 to 20 years, the Haitian people have been subjected to political conflicts […]

Several years from now, when the world looks back on the evolution of Mickey Factz’s career, he will be credited for revolutionizing – if not completely jump-starting – the digital mixtape game.  Following a string of successful releases, which included his critically-acclaimed Leak series, and founding his own label, GFC New York, XXL honored the […]

Eminem delves deep into the love-hate relationship so many couples go though. The rapper joins forces with actors Meagan Fox, who offers a compelling portrayal of a woman in a destructive relationship. Musically, Rihanna anchors this emotional excursion. Peep it.

Kanye West has debuted the creative vision for the “Power” video. The expression on display is definitely landmark and a “painting” as the Chicago-bred rapper explained. What do you think of it?

Rapper Rick Ross gave back to the community yesterday (August 4th) at the North Miami Athletic Stadium. Rick Ross, Ace Hood, Trina, Triple C’s and others were on hand to give out back packs, school supplies and other items the children need to succeed in school. In addition to free food, youngsters received free haircuts […]

Lil’ Wayne has been incarcerated for a minute now but that has not stopped him from staying very visible. The Young Money founder talked to Hot 97’s Funk Master Flex. In the interview, he talks about Drake, Nicki and explains his situation with the music in Rikers. Peep it here. [Source]

POWER shows a continuous camera move from extreme close-up of Mr. West revealing an a neoclassical video tableau showing characters and creatures surrounding him in an abstract environment – all moving in extreme slow motion. Inspired by Michelangelo’s frescos in the Sistine Chapel, the piece depicts a faux historical moment – an empire on the […]