In the second verse of video for 50 Cent’s “In Da Club,” the Queens rapper displays a particularly intense stare that seems to be a gateway to everything that he’s experienced in his life, including his struggles. In Part 2 of AllHiphop’s interview, 50 delivers that glare several times as he peruses through several topics […]

Part 2: Looking Forward Part 1: Looking Back Most in the Hip-Hop community believed Alfamega’s career had come to an abrupt end in the first week of May 2009. T.I. had kicked him out of Grand Hustle without even notifying him. The whole ordeal was based on a report by thesmokinggun.com, which pegged Alfamega as […]

R.I.P. MICHAEL JACKSON What is going on with Hip-Hop this week? Jay-Z is still mad at everyone who uses autotune (except for Lil Wayne, T-Pain, and Kanye West…the major users of autotune. They also where a lot of tight pants and colorful clothing which is also what Jay-Z hates but once again I digress.) Speaking […]

AllHipHop.com has teamed with UStream.com to bring live coverage of the Michael Jackson memorial service. Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009. Today (July 7), a huge memorial service is taking place for the world’s biggest entertainer. According to reports, Jackson’s memorial service is expected to be the most watched event ever, in broadcast history. […]

Two mixtapes, two weeks. The 50 Cent presently before the music industry closely resembles another rising rapper of the same name that had yet to get rich while trying before dying. From an industry point of view, there are those that doubt whether 50 Cent the multimillion-dollar man can reclaim the momentum he once had. […]

When you hear the name Crime Mob, the moniker is almost always associated to hood drama. What happened to a once promising group lacks a clear story. Ex-member Diamond has evolved from a teeny bopper chick in stilettos to a full grown woman with her own thoughts, opinions and life experiences. These experiences include her […]

This moment has been a long time coming for Maino. Trials and tribulations had to be signed, sealed and delivered for the ultimate understanding of this Brooklyn hustler. If Tomorrow Comes is the testament to this rapper’s pain and struggle and the album plays like a novel. Straight with no chasers, Maino careens over the […]

The landmark Bridge Wars ended and made careers . The latter applies to Blaq Poet, who was then a brash, cocky teen looking to make a name for himself at the expense of KRS-One’s BDP (Boogie Down Productions) and affiliates like Just-Ice.   Now over 20 years later, Poet is a musical elder statesman in […]

With the curiosity surrounding Pinky-Gate, Twista has penetrated Hip-Hop’s interest and is whetting its appetite with the Traxter-produced, “Wetter.” Category F5, a verbal tempest will be fully unleashed this July. Twista is learning to harmonize the tasks of being the CEO of his imprint, Get Money Gang Ent., along with being its flagship artist. “It’s […]

This week’s chart watch comes at a time when many people are taking time to reflect because of the losses suffered in the entertainment world.  The deaths of Farrah Fawcett and Ed McMahon were of course shockingly sad but it is Michael Jackson’s death that seems to have affected, well….everybody and everything.  His death strained […]

The impact of Michael Jackson on pop music cannot be overstated. Since the internet is being flooded with tributes and dedications, I figured that I would add my 2 cents in. These records capture each incarnation of Michael up until 1984, when he released his smash album Thriller, one of the best selling records of […]

The sudden death of the Legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has everyone mourning. Jackson’s music has influenced the lives of people from all walks of life and reactions are emerging. AllHipHop.com has followed the reactions of rappers, actors, singers, politicians and socialites and they tweet their reactions on Twitter and other social media outlets.Quincy […]

“Alfamega ain’t never snitched on nobody.”-Alfamega Part 1: Looking Back Alfamega may be one of the most misunderstood artists in the South. Originally introduced to the world as the “Grand Hustle Muscle,” the man born Cedric Zellers made an impressive debut holding his own alongside T.I. and Busta Rhymes on the 2007 single “Hurt.” But […]

“People ask me about my ex-DJ (DJ Premier) and all that. We were never all that close. We hooked up in the studio and did great music, but we were never hanging and all that cool. Solar and I, we got tight before we even started doing music.” -Guru I just didn’t see eye to […]

Chart Watch June 24, 2009 We’re back with the weekly charts. This weeks charts are led by a trio hailing from the tri-state area that have taken the music world by storm. But, before we get into that group, lets note that The Black Eyed Peas album The E.N.D drops down a position to number […]

Illfonics: Time To Get IllHometown: Bronx, New York Clientele: Jim Jones, LL Cool J, Mickey Factz , Fat Joe , Jackie Chain, Young Dro, Sheek Louch, Daytona Equipment: Logic Pro on a Mac, Some analog synths, Juno-106, MS-20, Guitar and Bass   Everyone knows the story of grinding out until you finally get recognition. It […]

‘What’s up with the beard?’ is the question probably most put to Bashy this year. That’s because if you’ve caught a glimpse of the rapper in the last six months, it wouldn’t have escaped your attention that he’s been rocking a very thick beard. No he didn’t turn into a black activist – in response […]

In the music business few are able to have careers that span 2 years, let alone 20 years. Super producer NO ID is a rarity in the music industry. With a career that has outlasted many of the different phases of hip hop, this Chicago bred music crafter’s contribution to music is hard to describe […]

Forget blaming it on the auto-tune or whatever critics can muster, because for Hip-Hop is surely alive and now proven with a new face. This particular guy has been gaining a buzz with his sky-rising way he plays with words- demanding the attention of the Hip Hop masses. Previously working with the late Dilla, he […]

Knowledge is power, and in the music industry especially, a large percentage of artists attain their knowledge through trial and error. Though that route is an unfortunate reality for most, the independent artist with little to no budget can’t afford to make too many costly mistakes. The margin for error could cost them their career. […]