OutKast: The Finest Part II
AllHipHop.com: Big Boi, on “Reset” you have Khujo and Cee-Lo who are rumored to have beef due to the break up of the Goodie Mobb. Were there any problems getting them together to do the song? Big Boi: Actually they got a lil something goin on but it ain’t really nothing. Basically it’s like, Cee-Lo […]

OutKast: The Finest Part I
AllHipHop.com launches its recap of 2003 with OutKast and rightfully so. As one of the few acts that captured the elusive and fading art of melding creativity with endless commercial capability, the group moved millions of units and moved the souls of those that listened. At one point the duo of Big Boi and Andre […]

The REAL Rap Recap: The Best of 2003 News
This year was a big year for hip-hop in many ways. Between 50 Cent’s blockbuster and Outkast’s double CD opus, rappers held it down on the music end. But 2003 also saw an unprecedented number of rappers launch clothing lines, get involved in politics, get robbed and get into trouble. Here’s a list of what […]

KRS-One: Word Perfect Part 2
AllHipHop: Well, I really hope to see this book take effect to the fullest magnitude. KRS-One: Well, youre taking the first step now. Because this interview, based on how you write it, is gonna be what it takes to galvanize the movement called Hip-Hop. A lot of Hip-Hoppers read AllHipHop.com, and this is a very […]

KRS-One: Word Perfect
We all know about KRS-One: The master, the teacher, the poet, the philosopher, the B-boy. But to what degree do we appreciate Kris? While hes never been short on his zeal, Kris doesnt ask much in return. How active are most MCs approaching their twentieth year of making records? In KRS own words, Why is […]

Three 6 Mafia: Nuff Respect Due
Before David Banner rode his Cadillac on 22s, they were Ridin Spinners. Before Lil Jon got crunk, they tore the club up. And before Bone Crusher said he was Never Scared, they told people, Dont Be Scared. They are the Three 6 Mafia. But the Hypnotize Minds headliners arent out reaching for recognition. They dont […]

Quincy QDIII Jones III: Renaissance Man
You ever look at directly at the sun? One blinding light in the hip hop universe that is and has been doing extraordinary things is Quincy Jones III. Better known as QDIII this man has been a visionary in hip hop and the complete music industry for nearly twenty years. His father, the pioneering legend […]

Slick Rick: Free At Last
Freedom. Not many rappers appreciate their freedom as much as "Slick" Rick Walters. Born in South Wimbledon, London England, the rapper came to the United States at the tender age of 11. After hitting it big and becoming a pioneer in the rap game, the rapper ran afoul of the law and served a bid […]

Raekwon: Verbal Intercourse Pt. 2
AllHipHop: Tell me about The Lex Diamond Story. RZA produced Cuban Linx in its entirety, but The Lex Diamond Story uses a range of producers. How do you decide who twists the knobs on your records? What do you look for? Rae: I look for whoevers got the music, whether its RZA or someone else. […]

Raekwon: Verbal Intercourse Pt. 1
Even with the deep bass, high organs and west coast gangsta bravado of the early 90s captivating a nation of heads looking to ride with Tha Row, a group of grimy MCs from Staten Island or Shaolin as it was dubbed by the seminal crew embarked on a mission to prove that rap […]

Mc Lyte: Award Tour
MC Lyte: Award Tour Damainon Ewell The more that things change, the more things stay the same. Not so in the case of MC Lyte. Ten years after her only Grammy nomination, she has been nominated again for "Best Solo Performance By A Female MC For A Track Or Single, a new category the world-famous […]

Ice T: Gangsta Superior
Ice T is perhaps the most understated legend of hip-hop music. EVER. As the original gangster of hip-hop, his influence, is represented in nearly every aspect of the genre seen today. While Schoolly D fathered it, Ice populated it, making it possible for Eazy E. NWA, and every other n#### with an attitude to have […]

Ice T: Gangsta Superior Pt. 2
AllHipHop.com: What do you think about hip-hop nowadays coming from your background which expands from the golden era, the "gangsta era," the "political era" right up until now? Ice-T: I think its done well, its survived. I’m very happy to see alot of the young cats that are making the music making the money. It’s […]

Remy Martin: Bloody Attitude
Remy Martin, the 23-year-old protégée of Big Pun, lingers at a crossroads. She is unsigned, but clearly commands the allure and lyrics to join any team or label. AllHipHop.com caught up to Remy as she ponders the future and a bunch of other entertaining stuff. AllHipHop.com: So where are you at right now? Remy: Right […]

Memphis Bleek: Full Circle
Tucked away in a small room at the Roc-A-Fella Records’ offices with the remnants of dro smoke in the air, Memphis Bleek is pensively viewing an unfinished version of his latest video, Round Here from his new album M.A.D.E. Ive seen this 30 times, he says of the clip. I aint had a video in […]

Lloyd Banks: Batter Up Part 2
AllHipHop: Ya’ll have a strong force around ya’ll, can ya’ll enjoy life in that state? Lloyd Banks: It’s crazy because my success came kind of faster than an average artist. I can’t go no where in New York right now. Like when 50 walks through the mall they won’t care if he’s with his baby […]

Juvenile: Brand New Day
Juvenile getting back with Cash Money is like N.W.A. reunion that everybody longed for. Juve’s return marks the return of the label’s greatest selling rapper and a mending of past beefs – sort of. While his foray alone didn’t get exactly as he planned, the Magnolia representer is taking it back to ’98 with his […]

Luke Campbell: The Man, The Mouth
Luther Campbell has seen more in his 20 year career than perhaps any single person in the rap game. He has seen the top of the game after coming from the bottom, straight outta Miami’s Liberty City. Beef? Luke almost invented the concept. The rapper took on the U.S. Government, a President, Senators, not to […]

DAS Efx
Since 1992, DAS Efx has made it their mission in life to prove that they can compete with the best that Hip-Hop has to offer. Throughout their career, they have achieved many personal triumphs and suffered many setbacks, and have seen the best and the worst this industry has to offer. Coming off a five-year […]

The Bravehearts: New Yorks Bravest
In 1993, veteran journalist Gay Talese released the book Fame and Obscurity, a collection of articles hed written about New York City. The book was critically acclaimed, and went on to become a bestseller. A year later, novice rapper Nas released the album illmatic, a collection of songs hed written about New York City. The […]