Known as one of the most influential artists to ever grace the mic, AZ takes a step back from music, and tries his hand at acting. “Envy” is his first leading role in a film outside of his cameo in “Belly.” The cast of the movie includes Ray-J, Lisa Raye, and Maia Campbell.  AllHipHip discussed […]

There are so many things to ask Freeway and you can get all your questions tonight at 8pm EST!   There are so many things to ask him, we decided to give up an opportunity to interview him and pass the “roc” over to our loyal readers.   Freeway will be doing a live chat […]

Each time his voice molds the wax, Tech N9ne shares his soul with the world.  He poetically transforms his mental sonnets into audible sixteens. Perhaps, it is his destiny, to lyrically manifest across every inch of the entire globe. In the relentless pursuit of achieving his dream, the already hitched MC, became a polygamist; he […]

Trina, AllHipHop.com and Slip-N-Slide bring you the official video teaser from the street single and ladies anthem entitled “THAT’S MY ATTITUDE.” You’ve seen the images from the shoot and now there is more to peep. This is the first single released, as well as, video from her forthcoming album entitled Amazin which drops March 2010 […]

Rap pioneer Chief Rocker Busy Bee is the focus of this week’s footage for days, since November is officially recognized as Hip-Hop History Month.   Busy Bee, born David Parker is famous for his 1982 battle with Kool Moe Dee at Harlem World in New York City.   His career was launched in the early […]

The first part of AllHipHop’s exclusive interview with Kool G Rap, the legendary lyricist told fans about his new album, his new business ventures and cocaine use in the Juice Crew.   In part two, journalist Gentle Jones delves deeper and talks to G-Rap about his near-deal with G-Unit, producing beats with Marley Marl and […]

“The two people that should be battling are Jay-Z and 50 Cent…I think it would be great for Hip-Hop.” -KRS-One You love to hear the story again and again about how KRS-One burst on the scene in the 80’s after being initially scorched by the Juice Crew’s leaders the late Mr. Magic and DJ Marley […]

“There was a time when we raged against the machine and rebelled against the status quo. Now, you see a lot of those cats ended up becoming the status quo. I guess the guys at Def Jam ended up becoming the guys they rallied against.”-Chuck DStill fighting the power. Always.  Chuck D. It is not […]

Veteran Producer DJ Pooh known to fans worldwide as Red in the movie Friday, has been a force in the Hip-Hop world for nearly three decades now. Breaking in as a DJ for the groundbreaking legendary West Coast DJ crew known as Uncle Jamm’s Army, DJ Pooh made his mark as a producer for the […]

**THIS CHAT IS OVER!***The Freeway chat will return next MondayA week ago, AllHipHop.com hosted Freeway’s weekly chat and learned quite a bit about the rapper.  We learned that he has no beef with Joe Budden. We learned his views on Jay-Z vs Beans. We also learned that Freeway is consistently working on new music.  This […]

Just as his Toussaint L’ouverture lead the Haitian Revolution, Wyclef Jean has returned to his Hip-Hop roots with his latest EP From The Hut, From The Projects, To The Mansion to spark a musical revolution. Despite never really having left the public eye, the pioneering musician felt it was necessary to return to rhyming under […]

The Kool Genius of Rap forged a new rap language which was born in the park jams of NYC during Hip-Hop’s infancy.A true music legend of the highest caliber, Kool G Rap made his mark as the most eloquent lyricist of the world renowned Juice Crew, one of Hip-Hop’s earliest and most influential super-groups. Though […]

“We need a Hip-Hop House of Representatives,” Raekwon said backstage as he prepared to hit the stage with the other panelists. “If we are going to mold and shape this industry and what it is and what hip-hop has done to us, we have to have brothers such as my brother right here, Mike, myself. […]

This week’s Footage Fa Dayz features Chicago’s pioneering Hip-Hop group Crucial Conflict from the South By Southwest music convention in 1996.   The clip was taken just days before they dropped their major label debut, The Final Tic on Pallas Records, in 1996, although their first EP Crucial Timez, was released independently in 1992.   […]

There are so many things to ask Freeway and you can get all your questions tonight at 8pm EST!   There are so many things to ask him, we decided to give up an opportunity to interview him and pass the “roc” over to our loyal readers.   Freeway will be doing a live chat […]

 “What it is one time, Pac D##!” Hailing from the West Coast, Pac D## consists of brothers Like, Mibbs and longtime friend BeYoung. The trio are putting their stamp on the West Coast sound with songs like the anthem, The Mayor and Pac D##. In 2006, Pac D## released Sealed for Freshness: The Blend Tape […]

I wonder about some of you guys out there.   This one is for Nicki.   I have been bubbling over with several emotions such as disappointment, anger, confusion and dismay over these fans.   All of this centered on the recent “Cipher” that was sprinkled between the thing called the BET Hip-Hop Awards. Truth […]

Cory McKay, aka Cormega, doesn’t smoke or eat meat anymore. Hell, he even buys organic foods when he can. He doesn’t overindulge in alcohol, and with a humble laugh he admits he’s been listening to relaxation music lately (“You know those instrumentals with the water and s**t?”). You may even catch him with some Hannah […]

Beneath the trite, one-dimensional “Rap” landscape there is a lair of darkness. The darkness should not be confused nor associated with any macabre notions. This solemn refuge is a haven for creative and lyrical Hip-Hop. At the center of this subterranean empire sets a throne. Atop that throne sits Aaron Yates, affectionately known to his […]

Since their work on the classic singles “The Symphony” and “Be a Father to Your Child,” Masta Ace and Edo G have been staples of Hip-Hop’s underground. Now, after years of critically acclaimed solo and group LPs with younger artists (Special Teamz, eMC), the two veterans have united for a new collaborative album entitled Arts […]