New Orleans native B.G. will introduce The Chopper City Boyz’ debut album We Got This on his Chopper City Records imprint this February. B.G. has helped The Chopper City Boyz (Sniper, Hakim aka Hakizzle, VL Mike and Gar) develop a following by featuring the group on four of his last studio albums that were released […]
Through the course of his career, Will Smith has carved a niche as a likable actor who brings a bit of himself to each role. But that persona, according to the Philadelphia rapper, is nowhere to be found in his latest feature, The Pursuit of Happyness. Instead, Smith brings a new dimension to his acting […]
Hip-Hop fans packed New York’s Club Avalon last Wednesday (Dec. 6), for the first annual DVD awards, where the Artist to Watch Movement was launched.The event was produced by The Best of the Block CEO, Littles, and NY Event promoter, Mook Diamond. The awards brought together a group of emerging East coast artists, known as […]
Atlanta-based Big Cat Records is ending 2006 on a high note, after signing a seven figure deal with Atlantic Records for Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane.Atlantic’s track record of developing the careers of artists proved to be the catalyst for Big Cat owner Marlon "Big Cat" Rowe to make the deal official. "We’re excited about the […]
After exploring ways to enhance academic course offerings by including courses that focus on Hip-Hop, Howard University recently unveiled three new Hip-Hop related courses in the spring semester of 2007. The upcoming classes are geared toward engaging undergraduate students in a critical analysis of Hip-Hop using research, policy, and program review, as well as including […]
Police are doubting reports that Power 105.1 DJ Carl Blaze was the victim of a robbery and are now exploring the theory that an old grudge may have been the reason the DJ was shot 13 times early Thursday morning (Dec.7) in New York. Officials said DJ Carl Blaze worked a party at the X-Bar […]
Apparently, Dr. Dre has settled on a time frame to release his highly anticipated album, Detox.In a video clip in circulation on the Internet that features Dre, the producer and his protégé Bishop Lamont reveal that the album will be released in September of 2007.The clip is a mere 31 seconds long, but Bishop Lamont […]
After setting the streets ablaze with controversial comments about Jay-Z, The Clipse, Young Buck and Pharrell in the December/January issue of Complex magazine, Lil’ Wayne recently called in to DJ Absolut’s Hot 97 show in an attempt to temper his words. During the 7-minute interview, Weezy addresses comments he made to Complex about Jay-Z.“I don’t […]
Hundreds of fans and industry executives braved the frigid New York cold for Justo’s 10th Annual Mixtape Awards, which were held at the famed Apollo Theater in Harlem last night (Dec. 7).What was supposed to be a celebration honoring Orpheus "Justo" Faison’s legacy and the music industry’s top mixtape DJ’s turned into a chaotic scene, […]
The Game is spreading a little Christmas cheer early to underprivileged youth in Los Angeles his native city of Compton, California.The rapper’s Black Wall Street Foundation teamed with popular fashion designer and Ed Hardy clothing founder Christian Audigier to design original limited edition Black Wall Street / Ed Hardy inspired shirts.The stylish shirts will benefit […]
Rapper Andre "3000" Benjamin continues his foray into the world of film with a new basketball comedy titled Semi-Pro. Benjamin joins an all-star cast that includes Will Ferrell and Woody Harrelson. Semi-Pro, which is being produced by New Line Cinema, centers around a fictional 1970’s American Basketball League Association (ABA) team, the Flint Michigan Tropics. […]
Steve Rifkind, who heads up SRC Records, was honored yesterday (Dec. 6) by the 10th Annual Mixtape Awards for his lifetime achievements in the music industry as an executive. The luncheon was held in Harlem, New York at Ginger’s restaurant and boasted attendance by such rap luminaries as Irv Gotti of The Inc., David Banner, […]
Will.i.am, Busta Rhymes, T.I., Gnarls Barkley, Missy Elliott, Eminem, Lupe Fiasco and others are up for awards during the 49th Annual Grammy Awards, which take place Feb. 11 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.The nominations for the Grammy Awards were announced today (Dec. 7) at The Music Box @ Fonda in Hollywood, with celebrities […]
A popular disc jockey at New York’s Power 105.1 was shot multiple times within the last few hours, sources told AllHipHop.com.DJ Carl Blaze was reportedly shot 16 times and is now clinging to life in an area hospital, after an alleged attempted robbery. According to sources, the popular DJ has lost tremendous amounts of blood […]
Sean "Diddy" Combs is firing the first shot in a war against those selling counterfeit versions of his Sean John Canada clothing line.On Tuesday (Dec. 5), the company launched "Don’t Buy a Lie," an anti-counterfeit campaign designed to promote and generate awareness about the country’s counterfeiting issues through an alliance with Canadian media, celebrities, retailers […]
Thousands of protesters convened outside of the downtown Manhattan headquarters of the New York Police Department on Wednesday (Dec. 6) and demanded for the dismissal of high-ranking officials in the aftermath of the murder of an African-American groom-to-be. Police watched and helicopters circled in the air above, as the crowd chanted slogans like, "What do […]
In a new documentary, cable network ESPN explores the theory that boxing legend Muhammad Ali unknowingly invented rap music in a new original program entitled, Ali Rap. Hosted by Public Enemy front man Chuck D, the documentary attempts to hypothesize that Ali invented rap by closely examines the relationship between the famed boxer and Hip-Hop. […]
A variety of Hip-Hop legends and athletes will gather in New York this weekend to celebrate the 25th year anniversary of Nike’s Air Force 1 sneaker. Nike will host an invite-only celebration this Sunday (Dec. 10) in New York. During the celebration, rappers Kanye West, Nas, Rakim and KRS-One will unveil and perform a new, […]
Music producer/director DJ Pooh, Salt-N-Pepa member Spinderella and rap icon Eric B. will be among the attendees for the first ever Meeting of the Minds, an event organized by renowned rap producer Bobcat.The event, which takes place at noon Saturday (Dec. 9) at the Universal Sheraton Hotel in Los Angeles, will mark the official kick […]
The Simmons Jewelry Company introduced a plan Tuesday (Dec. 5) in New York, to empower African communities where diamonds are a natural resource. Simmons announced the establishment of the Diamond Empowerment Fund, hours after returning from a nine day mission exploring the diamond industries of South Africa, and Botswana. “I have witnessed…that diamonds can be […]
