I n the annals of Hip-Hop history, the reputation of The Sugar Hill Gang has been tarnished by the controversy surrounding band member Big Bank Hank’s unauthorized use of Grandmaster Caz’s rhyme book. The pioneering rap crew has been called “inauthentic” and labeled as “Jersey rap puppets” in the mainstream media. In an AllHipHop.com exclusive, […]

When Dr. Dre acknowledged his extended brother Warren G’s referral of Snoop Dogg, “Deep Cover” was born. History may repeat itself now that Dr. Dre has met his son, known to many as Hood Surgeon. While the junior Compton native strikes comparisons to his father in appearance, he promises to also pack a “monster” sound […]

I f you asked a friend about Nick Cannon a year or so ago, you might have heard the words “nice guy,” “Nickelodeon,” and “the second coming of Will Smith.” Ask about Nick now, and a lot more things come to mind. He’s got the Number One rated show on cable with his brainchild comedy […]

B ig Tuck is the lead off artist of T-Town Records, who inked a deal with Universal for a staggering seven million dollars late last year, may not be a man of many words, but he claims to be a man about many units. Having moved 100,000 units of his album Purple Hulk independently, it […]

B ET’s Rap City is easily one of the most respected shows in pop culture, and host Mad Linx is rapidly becoming one of the most recognizable faces in the Hip-Hop nation. From its beginning in 1989, Rap City has had a slew of hosts including Joe Clair, Chris Thomas, Big Lez and Big Tigger. […]

In 1997, Hip-Hop in America was at its most controversial. There were deadly feuds between the East and the West Coast, which resulted in the tragic day of March 9, when the legendary Notorious B.I.G lost his life due to the chaotic territorial rap wars. While all of this was happening, a young Dutchman by […]

On June 8, 2005, it appeared that all remnants of 23-year-old Cassidy’s life – the recording artist and a free man – was a decrepit thing of the past. A warrant was issued for the Philadelphia rapper due to his involvement in the murder of a 22-year-old man during an April 15, 2005 shooting in […]

W AllHipHop.com: Not to get all philosophical, but Proof of D-12 was killed today and it seems like rap music and Hip-Hop is going through this over and over. What’s your opinion of the state of Hip-Hop on the level and specifically the state of the Black man in America. Cassidy: It’s definitely going down […]

P ostaboy’s battle to enter the rap game began a long time ago, when people were still calling him Sharard Dixon, a time when he was still managed by Kamal Blake – a former member of the rap group, Zhigge. Anyone who saw Postaboy rip through seven consecutive weeks as the champion on 106 & […]

LL Cool J continues his revealing conversation with AllHipHop.com. Mr. Smith reflects on his newest niche in the fashion game, and gives some wise historic context to some changing trends in the Hip-Hop game. Read on… AllHipHop.com: You’re back in the clothing game with a new line… LL Cool J: Yeah, the Todd Smith one. […]

F uzz One, born Vincent Fedorchak, is one of Hip-Hop’s living legends. As park gatherings in the South Bronx were using street-poles for power sources, Fuzz One was gettin’ up – deep in the caverns, the train yards, with a trash-bag full of stolen paint. Like an urban Huck Finn, Fuzz rode the rails risking […]

What comprises a legend? Some would say it’s commitment. That one’s chance at leaving a legacy hinges on the dedication to their craft and diligence in perfecting it Others say it’s heart. That one’s passion drives them to do whatever necessary to guide them to that supreme success. Lastly, there are those that insist legends […]

On April 8, 2006, The Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas and HBO pay-per-view, will host the biggest battle between two Hip-Hop-like individuals since the war between Jay-Z and Nas. This time the opponents have just as much at stake, and it ain’t going down on wax. During their teenage years, former comrades turned […]

Any Geto Boys fan and Houston rap aficionado will tell you, Willie D is a bad dude. But there’s six professional boxers and a certain Hip-Hop legend who got “The Message” first hand. That’s because Willie Dennis brought the same energy he’s brought to the mic for the last 17 years, into a short, but […]

To some, Roy Jones Jr. is the best pound-for-pound boxer of all time and the 90’s. He’s made history as the one-time Middleweight, Super Middleweight, Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight boxing champion. He struck silver at the 1998 Olympic games, even though most feel he was robbed of the gold. Ever the warrior, the Pensacola, Florida […]

Murs is a hustler. Sure, plenty of people make the claim these days, but few have his work ethic. As a full-time MC, A&R, and host on Current TV, the man is everywhere. He has released 11 solo projects in 10 years, and contributed to several more albums as a member of the groups Living […]

April 4th marks the release of MC Eiht’s 19th album – including his collaborative work with Comptons Most Wanted, Spice-1, and even an alias album under the “Tony Smallz” moniker. While that’s awe-inspiring in deed, what’s much more impressive is that MC Eiht can recall the lyrics to anything he’s recorded – and comes prepared […]

How many rappers get a six-figure car before they release an album – or even turn 25? Living in the already ultra-expensive Miami, Stack$ is one of them. Maybe a greater question could be – “Is that Hip-Hop?” Stack$’ record label, Sobe Entertainment thinks so, as they market their young hopeful around his car in […]

What must it have been like back in the early 40’s for Max Roach to have contributed to making Be-Bop a dominant force in Jazz music. Hanging out, making music with the likes of Kenny Clarke, creating new rhythms that changed the sound of music and ever evolving and growing with icons like Dizzie Gillespie, […]

Thanks to the Oscars, mainstream America may just be finding out, but Memphis has been holding their own on the music side of the things for a while now. Part of the Hypnotized Camp Posse, which also includes Three 6 Mafia, Lil Wyte, and newly added Frasier Boy, Project Pat has played an essential role […]