In the midst of what could be the most detrimental Hip-Hop beef in his career…Jay-Z makes another powerhouse move.   The native New Yorker releases “Empire State of Mind,” a hit record that features Alicia Keys.   The song is set in the consummate metropolitan city and the video is artfully produced in black and […]

Equally comedic with a vivid personality comparable to his Chicago counterparts like Kanye West and Rhymefest, we introduce “Really Doe’s 10 Ten Men Commandments!” Get familiar with Really Doe!   Most emerging artists woudlnt pass of the chance to be co-signed by Kanye West as the “Hottest Coming” in the game, but thats not the […]

On his last album, Juvenile took a detour.2006’s Reality Check was an extremely politically-minded album and “a learning experience,” but the New Orleans rapper said he’ll be taking an alternate direction with his latest offering Cocky & Confident.”I just want to make happy music; I don’t want to make sad music anymore,” he says before […]

Last year, Long Beach rapper Crooked I hooked up with AllHipHop.com for a special two-part interview where he gave us his thorough story from his beginnings to his time with Death Row Records, to where he is now. Although we are still waiting for the debut album, Crooked I has made some big moves since […]

Now, the 2009 BET Awards are all over and all that, we have to say we were mighty impressed by Da Cypher, where all the rappers spit their raps to impress the audience. This particular Cypha was impressive. I had KRS-One, Nipsey Hussel, Wale, Joe Budden, Nicki Minaj, Eminem, Black Thought, Buckshot and others. But […]

Those who stopped following Master P’s career since the rapper’s No Limit heyday have a lot of catching up to do. The former founder and CEO of the influential New Orleans- based label may not rap as much as he used to, but his behind-the-scenes work in music, television and humanitarian causes have made the […]

Once, the despondent feeling of unabashed loneliness overwhelmed Clifford “Quan” Peacock. As he stood to face the judge, the rapper’s tailored reluctance and apprehension mimicked his Italian crafted suit. The penetrating concept of being caged for life ricocheted through his psyche, causing mental carnage. Seated in the front row of the gallery, his family showed […]

This weeks Footage Fa Dayz features none other than Hip-Hop’s most famous hype man, Public Enemy’s Flavor Flav.   In this clip, Public Enemy was taking part in Rap Sheet’s annual convention in Atlanta, Georgia, along with other rap stars like Jermaine Dupri, Luke Campbell and The Roots.   Champtown caught Flavor Flav right before […]

In the Hip-Hop world the tough “street thug” persona is one that some try to embody and one that many fans are drawn too. In a few cases, certain rappers have had their credibility questioned for many reasons. The most the important is when secrets from their past arise that totally contradict their “thuggish” nature. […]

There is a saying that goes, “You should never meet your heroes.”   It looks like rapper Chamillionaire found this out the hard way. These days he looks towards Barack Obama for inspiration, but at one point, he looked to none other than basketball great Michael Jordan as an idol.   But, the rapper was […]

Over two years have now passed since Cashville’s finest Young Buck released his studio album Buck The World. When speaking to him it becomes immediately clear that he has matured during this time, perhaps unsurprisingly after having to overcome a number of career obstacles throughout this turbulent period. Following the constant stream of rumors circulated […]

In crafting the McDonald’s Flavor Battle, the fast food leader was aiming to capture the “energy and excitement and recognizing the creativity of one of this country’s underappreciated art forms – The DJ experience.” To bring that experience to college campuses around the country, the company put a slight twist on the Battle as it […]

Lil Wayne and his cup were a big deal in the not-so-distance past.   At the time, right as the Carter 3 started to heat up the streets, there was significant worry that Lil Wayne was indeed drinking Sizzzurp or something similar to what contributed to the deaths of Big Moe, DJ Screw, Pimp C […]

A staple in the Detroit Hip-Hop area, hexmurda has been a source of strength and inspiration for many in and outside of the D. The city rallies for their own and now there is a benefit concert for him now that he is faced with serious health issues. If you can, attend and contribute to […]

“The truth is Hip-Hop, and with Hip-Hop the bigger you get or if you really want get big, really, you got to get small.” – KRS-One Legends are made not born. It takes a lot of hard work dedication and sacrifice to be able to put yourself in the position to be regarded as one […]

Miss boom bap? Are you feeling out of step with today’s mainstream Hip-Hop sound? Enter Marco Polo and Torae, the answer to all your Hip-Hop woes. For those missing that gritty, sample-driven Hip-Hop should have picked the critically acclaimed Double Barrel LP that dropped over the summer. The album has been the culmination of over […]

The BET Hip-Hop Awards was a balanced event showcasing the underground, mainstream, and past stars of Hip-Hop culture. As a nominee for top Hip-Hop Site honors, AllHipHop.com was right there on the red carpet to take in all of the festivities. Too many to name, but the founders took many images to capture the moments […]

International recording star Wyclef Jean is the focus of this week’s Footage Fa Dayz.   We take you back to 1999 in the clip, which features Wyclef at Studio 54, during the 2nd Annual Yahoo Awards in 1999.   Clef and artists like Public Enemy, Seal performed during the evening, which concluded with a 30 […]

    Hip-hop’s Diamond Princess is back on the scene, gearing up for the release of her fifth studio album, Amazin’. Female rappers are a rare species these days, and ones that have lasted for nearly a decade? Almost extinct. But Miami native Trina seems to have a secret success formula that perhaps some of […]

  In a recent interview, AllHipHop.com got up with DJ Drama in Atlanta where the mixtape legend chronicled his formative days as spin maestro and how he established himself as a prominent force in the industry. The early years started in his native Philadelphia, Pennyslvania, where he would call local stores and pass out free […]