J Cole Explains Creative Process For Born Sinner; Says It Had A More “Organic Feel”

(AllHipHop News) Roc Nation emcee J Cole says he took a new approach to forming his upcoming sophomore album Born Sinner. The North Carolina native spoke with Fuse and shared that he changed his writing style and his method for song selection on the new LP. Cole drew inspiration for taking a different route with the latest […]

Big Boi Forced To Postpone Tour With Killer Mike After Suffering Knee Injury

(AllHipHop News) Dungeon Family members Big Boi and Killer Mike had been performing across the U.S. for the Shoes for Running Tour, but upcoming dates for the trek have been postponed. Killer Mike sent out a tweet explaining that Big Boi’s recent knee injury and the death of his OutKast partner André 3000’s mother have pushed the […]

Rappers Ice-T, Chubb Rock and Mickey Bentson Launch New Non-Profit To Encourage Men’s Health

(AllHipHop News) Rappers Ice-T and Chubb Rock will serve as the new spokesmen for a new of a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about healthy lifestyle choices for males, specifically fans of Hip-Hop music. The Male Awareness Foundation was founded by Ice-T and Chubb Rock, along with veteran music manager Mickey Bentson, his wife, […]

DMC Talks About His Disappointment With Hip-Hop And The Lack Of Respect For Its Pioneers

(AllHipHop News) Run-DMC is considered one of (if  not the) greatest Hip-Hop groups of all time and is often credited as the foundation of rap music crossing over to a larger audience. When you have those credentials on your résumé, your voice on the culture is seen as valuable. Founding member Darryl “D.M.C.” McDaniels spoke with Access Atlanta, […]