In the late 80s and early 90s, Ruthless Records was a premier label for Hip-Hop, especially on the West Coast. With the emergence of Eazy-E, and N.W.A., the label produced the rawest form of Hip-Hop ever presented at that time. Instrumental in that movement was Above The Law, on of the groups on the iconic […]

Just Dizle, aka Le Champion, is one of the most sought after DJ’s hailing out of France. I had the pleasure of witnessing this first-hand as the spin doctor manned the wheels of steel at a recent party for industry staple Patty Laurent. With a crowd of insiders and celebrities, the self proclaimed outsider rocked […]

In part 3 of this extensive conversation with Kool G Rap, the Corona, Queens legend debunks a number of rumors, talks ghostwriting, tells about when Big Daddy Kane shot somebody and how he felt when Bell Biv Devoe sampled his voice on their hit record. (Click here for Part 1 and click here for Part […]

If he was a music artist, he would be a multi-platinum seller. Instead, Robert Greene is one of Hip-Hop’s biggest influencers without ever have recorded an album. Released in 1998, his book, The 48 Laws of Power was a meticulously researched book about strategy that has become a must read for anyone, but especially people […]

We are steady approaching a new year. With that comes fresh new starts, fresh new music, and fresh faces. Emerging from Hip-Hop royalty, Diggy Simmons (son of Run and nephew of Russell) is next up to shine from the family line up. His first Mixtape “The First Flight” was originally slated for a “Black Friday” […]

Looking from the outside its easy to see why a lot of people feel like Juelz Santana is living the good life and has been since he jumped out onto the rap scene with his fellow Diplomats. What people don’t see however is how hard it really is to be a young rapper on the […]

The Game approaches the runway again and the Compton rapper is certainly ready for lift off with his new album, The R.E.D. Album. Game, always a contentious person, explains a few recent happenings in his life, namely a drunken freestyle, Detox and the 411 on his new album. AllHipHop.com: What was behind that drunken freestyle? […]

.Click here to see pictures from the evening. Hollywood’s Vanguard nightclub was filled with anything but Malice in Wonderland Tuesday night, as one nation under a groove came to celebrate with the Big Boss Dogg on the day of his 10th solo studio release Malice in Wonderland. Over the past eight weeks Snoop Dogg has […]

The Wu Tang Clan has been in existence since the early 90’s and the group has invaded the music industry in a way that no other group of Hip-Hopper has! So shout out to RZA, GZA, Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and the late, great Ol’ Dirty Bastard! Like real […]

She was probably your favorite piece of eye candy in past Hip Hop/R&B music videos- special thanks to Lloyd Banks, Trey Songz, Kanye West. But now she’s done with just being a pretty girl, reaching for the boxing gloves and jabbing at your favorite rapper. Yes, you read right! At just 23-years-old, the former model […]

Carson, CA rapper Jerome Rockett better known as Roccett to his fans, made headlines a few years ago when it was announced that he had signed to Atlanta superstar Young Jeezy’s CTE label. After spending several years on the label and the release of about 5 official mixtapes, Roccett had announced his departure from Young […]

Truth be told, Hip-Hop may not fully realize what it had in Ludacris until the rapper has retired. But, instead of waiting for that, AllHipHop decided to venture further in to the rapper’s style, focusing on his on stage skills and tactics.   The the Backstage Pass viewers are able to get behind the scenes […]

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 […]