Remy Ma: Straight, No Chaser
For almost a decade, Remy Ma waited her turn as labels toiled, release dates spoiled, and still no album. But five years removed from her initial introduction to the masses, "Lean Back" reached the suburbs at the same time Hip-Hop wanted a new reigning female. Without heavily relying upon her Terror Squad comrades, There’s Something […]

Rewind The Rhyme: Ice Cube
There was a time when lyrics really mattered. I remember as a kid pressing “play” and “rewind” over and over again so I could memorize what I considered to be hottest verses in rap music. It was one thing to like an artist, but if you really wanted to be on top of your game, […]

C-Rayz Walz: Mind of a Lunatic
Napolean Bonaparte once said, “There is only one step from the sublime to the ridiculous.” Almost 200 years later, C-Rayz Walz may be living evidence of such within Hip-Hop. The Uptown anthem-maker was ripping apart battles and releasing twelve-inches long before he garnered a major spotlight through MTV’s Made. Street-lore suggests that long before the […]

Charli Baltimore: Immobilarity
Calling female rapper Charli Baltimore a soldier would be an understatement. The smoldering Philly beauty has dealt with her fair share of drama over the years, from failed record deals, to being the target of vicious industry rumors. After having her talent put on the back burner one time too many, this Baltimore love-thing spits […]

Benzino: The Interview
Dave Mays and Ray Benzino of The Source Magazine have been relatively quiet since being forcibly removed from control of the long-running Hip-Hop magazine by the publication’s board of directors. Benzino, the more vocal of the two, says his detractors are celebrating far too fast. The Boston-bred rapper/executive breaks his brief silence and says that […]

D-Maq: California Love
Much like the: ‘Which came first the chicken or the egg?’ argument, we may never truly know if a hit is a hit because of the producer or the artist, but whatever the case its most assuredly a collaborative effort. Artists like Ice Cube, Tupac, Kurupt and W.C. arent willing to gamble one way or […]

Saigon: Bad Intentions Part Two
Click To Hear AllHipHop Audio: Saigon talks about the attempted chain snatching and near-death assault. Saigon speaks on what New York rappers need to do. Sai responds to detractors that feel he hates on the Dirty South. THE INTERVIEW: AllHipHop.com: Okay. Now you know of course we gotta talk about whats the holdup on the […]

Saigon: Bad Intentions Part One
Saigon is one of Hip-Hop’s most promising talents, but his rise was nearly cut short by a pair of assailants that stabbed the rapper in the head with a broken bottle. Still, the rapper aims to stay on course as The Greatest Story Never Told, his forthcoming Atlantic Records debut album, prepares for release. Click […]

DJ A-Trak: Trak Jewels & Kanye West
Not yet 25 years old, DJ A-Trak has had a world of colorful experiences. His DJ Battle titles could fill your favorite athlete’s trophy room. He had an integral hand in one of Montreal’s biggest Hip-Hop crews, Obscure Disorder. Amidst Kanye West’s elaborate stage shows, it is A-Trak that mans the cuts and scratches. All […]

Bow Wow: The Growth
Since dropping the “Lil’,” Bow Wow appears bent on turning the tables on his image and his skills. As a new year unfolds, that industry-wide memorandum seems to reach the masses based on his potent closing verse on the remix to Dem Franchise Boyz’s "I Think They Like Me". A hot verse isn’t all that […]

Gucci Mane: Free At Last
Just as his hit “Icy” began to climb in video and song rotation, Gucci Mane’s life was put on pause. After a very well publicized attack, Gucci Mane was on trial for murder after admitting to shooting one of his attackers in self-defense. However, approaching a year after the madness began, Gucci Mane is now […]

Ash Joshi: Gucci Mane’s Defense Attorney
Ash Joshi is not the typical attorney seen with rappers in the past. Admittedly, Mr. Joshi is of the Hip-Hop generation, and a fan at that. In an exclusive and most candid discussion with AllHipHop.com, the attorney discusses some of the legal matters concerning his client – the newly released Gucci Mane. Mr. Joshi offers […]

Penelope: Skip To My Lou
Hailing straight from the Lou, Penelope has lived the true meaning of the word grind. As a teen, she scored her first record demo with The Crew from the Lou. While coming up during the legendary, St. Louis Grind- Time, she was known as being one of the deadliest female rappers. Her onstage persona was […]

Kevin Federline: Crossroads
Dont call him Britneys hubby or Moeshas friends baby daddy, Kevin Federline known beyond the tabloids for his movements to Hip-Hop music is in the works for releasing his debut rap album. The dancer turned Hollywood fixture, has spent the past few years in a life resembling the Truman Show. While previously dancing […]

Tha Alkaholiks: Last Call
In the early 90s, De La Soul encouraged fans to lace up their roller-skates. The Alkaholiks just suggested calling grandma a b*tch but only when they were drunk. Both were about having fun. Surprisingly, both groups are still in tact. But stemming from their arrival on King Tees seminal albums, Tha Liks are soon […]

Dilated Peoples: Triple Optics
George Benson, once sang I knew back then, what I know now/If I understood the what, when, why and how/Now it’s clear to me, what I should have done/But hindsight is 20/20 vision. Dilated Peoples on the other hand, have flipped it and with their fourth release titled 20/20. Here, they are using foresight and […]

Conway: Creepin’ on a Comeback
What do you do when after being signed to one of the industrys powerhouse recording labels, youre dropped with nowhere to go? A lot would fall back without hesitation, and choose another career. But if youre Los Angeles rapper Conway, that theory is simply unacceptable. Indeed it was, as Conway has now re-emerged to take […]

Lil’ Wayne: Boiling Point
While his one-time Hot Boy brothers are artfully planning comebacks, Wayne is reigning from a higher plain. Moreover, Lil’ Wayne is on top of the Hip-Hop game right now. Hes still on Cash Money, still riding with Baby, and still not afraid to speak his mind outright. With his critically acclaimed fifth album – Tha […]

B.G.: New Light
Like many of the reigning kings of late 90s Southern rap, B.G.s career has been in a bit of limbo. Like his Hot Boy brother Juvenile, BGs reach was never as far as when he had the Cash Money Records tattoos out and the label on the album. The three Koch releases since found cult […]

Juvenile: A Moment of Clarity
Though he wasnt the youngest Hot Boy, Juvenile certainly seems to have matured in the last eight years. From his salacious ballads, Juvenile is committed to showing the other side of the lifestyle with the upcoming Reality Check. In a candid discussion with AllHipHop.com, Juvenile touches on this new vision, his reactions to Katrina and […]