Doug E. Fresh and a host of other pioneers, educators and journalists will explore the development of Hip-Hop at a symposium tonight (November 18th) titled hiphoproots: origins and impact. The rapper will be joined by other respected pioneers, journalists and educators to discuss Hip-Hop from its origins in the South Bronx, to it’s explosion across […]
Xzibit has landed the cover of Electronic Arts’ NFL Street 2 with All-pro New York Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey. Xzibit’s cover marks the first time a music artist has been featured on the front of an EA Sports video game title. The rapper provides extensive voiceovers for the game and teaches gamers the rules […]
Rapper Ja Rule’s manager Ron “Gutta” Robinson of Murder Inc. was arrested and indicted on money laundering charges Wednesday (Nov. 17) as federal prosecutors continue an investigation into the record label’s possible involvement with drug dealers. Federal investigators allege that Robinson, 29, conspired with unknown suspects to filter over $1 million for five years. The […]
Ol’ Dirty Bastard will be laid to rest tomorrow (Thursday) November 18th at the Christian Cultural Centre in Brooklyn, New York. A private ceremony will take place for the family and friends of the rapper, followed by a public memorial service, in which thousands are expected to attend. According to the deceased rapper’s handlers, his […]
So Solid Crew rapper Megaman is wanted for questioning over a fatal shooting in South London. According to police, a 24-year-old man was gunned down in early November, in what police labeled a gangland slaying. One person affiliated with Megaman has been arrested in connection with the shooting, but police have been unable to locate […]
Queens-bred rapper Ja Rule recently turned the heat on US President George W. Bush and commented on the gay p### scandal involving G-Unit’s Lloyd Banks in an interview with Miss Jones of Hot 97. According to Ja, people shouldn’t have dismissed the allegations of Banks appearing in a gay p### on just the word of […]
The Santa Monica Police Department seek to arrest G-Unit rapper Young Buck for the alleged stabbing of a Los Angeles man at the Vibe Awards, which were taped on Monday evening. After viewing the show footage, taped by several cameras, police charged that the 23-year-old rapper (real name Darnell Brown) stabbed 26-year-old Jimmy James Johnson […]
Suge Knight has dismissed allegations that he was involved in a melee during the 2nd Annual Vibe Awards, which took place in a hangar at the Santa Monica Airport in Santa Monica, California. A fight broke out near the stage as Snoop Dogg and Quincy Jones were set to honor Dr. Dre with Vibe’s Legend […]
Entertainment Weekly recently named Eric B. and Rakim’s Paid In Full as the greatest Hip-Hop album of all time. The magazine listed their top 25 albums in the current issue and the Long Island duo snagged the top spot. Fellow suburbanites De La Soul landed the number two slot with 3 Feet High And Rising. […]
Rapper Krumbsnatcha of the Gang Starr Foundation was wounded in a hit and run following a dispute at a club outside his native Boston and is now filing a civil lawsuit against police present at the scene. According to Krumb, born Sharief Haqquani, the episode occurred in front of state troopers and the Leominster Police […]
The 2nd Annual VIBE music awards were marred by violence according to sources at Santa Monica Municipal Airport in Los Angeles, a fracas that resulted in a temporary stoppage of the event. While the details are vague, Dr. Dre was slated to receive the Vibe Legend Award for his achievements and contributions to Hip-Hop over […]
In addition to plotting a reunion with The Fugees, rapper Pras has snagged the rights to produce the story of legendary author Robert “Iceberg Slim” Beck. The film will be an adaptation of Iceberg Slim’s book “Pimp: The Story of My Life,” which was originally released in 1969. The movie was originally set to star […]
Living Legends group members The Grouch and Luckyiam are preparing to release their second album together, as group CMA, Cool Man Association. The album, titled All Over, was produced by Eli, The Grouch, J-Thrills and DJ Epik. “We’ve been trying to make another album for a few years,” Luckyiam said. “But we’ve been so busy […]
Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons, co-founder of Def Jam Records clothing company Phat Farm & Rush Communications, is plotting a return to the music industry with a new label, The Russell Simmons Music Group (RSMG). "I love music and I love the artists," Simmons told AllHipHop.com. "I’m looking for a place where I can really fit […]
Hip-Hop artist Common is joining with Viacom Inc. and the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation to present a series of motivational public service advertisements (PSA’s) encouraging HIV testing as part of the KNOW HIV/AIDS campaign. The "Knowing is Beautiful" PSAs, which launched in June, seek to educate young people on the importance of HIV testing, […]
XXL magazine snagged an exclusive cover interview with Eminem for their 5th Annual Love/Hate year end double issue, which hits stands December 7th. The interview is Eminem’s first public statement since his video “Just Lose It” caused major controversy. In the video he mocks celebrities such as Madonna, Pee Wee Herman, MC Hammer and Michael […]
Outkast took home three American Music Awards last night (November 14th), topped only by Usher, who snagged four awards. The rappers took home awards for Favorite Pop/Rock Band and Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop album for their double CD Speakerboxxx/The Love Below. They also won Best Rap/Hip-Hop group. During their acceptance speech, group member Big Boi paid homage […]
Rapper Crooked I is preparing to release a documentary chronicling his rocky relationship with his record label, Death Row. According to Crooked I, Death Row and Suge Knight have prevented him from releasing his album due to contractual obligations with the label. In order to pacify eager fans, the rapper is working on a DVD […]
Luther “Luke” Campbell is opening what he hopes will be the first national “urban” strip club franchise, Luke’s Cabaret. Luke will combine his name and entertainment connections with an upscale gentleman’s club that will target successful and affluent African-American and Latino Males. “I am going to be highly involved in the management of these clubs- […]
Death Row Records is entering the wireless world and has just inked a deal to provide fans with ringtones, wallpapers, video tones and videos of Death Row artists. The exclusive content features material from Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Tupac and Kurupt and will be distributed on a global basis. The deal worldwide deal was brokered […]