Photographer Ernie Paniccioli will release "Who Shot Ya," on October 23rd. The book chronicles hip-hop via photos over the past three decades and features 200 full color photos from various points in hip-hop history. Paniccioli, who has shot everyone in the game from Afrika Bambaata to X-Clan told AllHipHop.com ""With this book, I want to […]
Opening statements in the murder trial of Deion "Bone Skanless" Smith of the Skanbino Mob were heard Friday (September 6). Smith is facing murder and weapons charges for the May 21, 2001 murder of a Flint, Michigan man. According to the Flint police, they found Maurice Baker, 29, bleeding from gunshot wounds to his chest […]
Ludacris has responded to Pepsi and their decision to dump him from their advertising roster, after the rappers lyrics came under fire on Bill Oreilly’s "The O’reilly Factor." The Atlanta based rapper said he will call on fans and artists to join him in an attempt to "create one voice and take it all back." […]
The "Underground Poets Railroad" spoken word tour kicked off last week. The show features poetry acts that vary from city to city as well as hip-hop artists Doug E. Fresh, Biz Markie, Professor Griff and DJ Jazzy Jeff. The tour kicked off Hattiesburg, Mississippi and will stop in Atlanta, Washington D.C. and New York. Producers […]
The only book length biography written about Run-DMC is returning to print in a new edition. Originally published by New American Library as a paperback during the spring of 1987, the book is a detailed account of the groups childhood in Hollis, Queens and their rise to worldwide popularity. The book also has detailed stories […]
Despite her work with such rappers as P.Diddy, Big Pun, Ja-Rule, Fat Joe, Nas and others, Jennifer Lopez recently sent a statement to the Music Of Black Origin Awards (MOBO) claiming that her music was not of black origin. The organization requested a song by Lopez for the 2002 MOBO album, a request Lopez denied. […]
Carlos "South Park Mexican" Coy, who was sentenced to 45 years in prison for molesting a girl, has been hit with a lawsuit by relatives who are seeking damages. According to sources, the multi-million dollar lawsuit was filed anonymously on Wednesday on behalf of the child. The victims father, who was a close friend of […]
The second segment of a two-part report by the Los Angeles Times alleges that the death of Tupac Shakur could’ve been solved, but wasn’t because of a series of police errors during the investigation and lack of cooperation from witnesses. According to the report, the Las Vegas police department told reporter Chuck Philips that associates […]
The family of Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace issued a statement chiding the L.A. Times for irresponsible journalism. The executors of the estate are currently considering litigation against the newspaper. In an statement to Allhiphop.com, the family said: Statement: The family of Christopher Wallace has released the following statement: “The article which appeared today in […]
A report by the LA Times plans to reveal who they suspect killed Tupac Shakur six years ago. According to sources, the paper will implicate Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace as having a roll in the shooting of Shakur. Pulitzer Prize winning writer Chuck Philips wrote the story exposé. “I’m shocked at what [the reporter […]
Houston rapper Lil Flip is selling his major label double CD debut, A Living Legend, for $5.99. The LP, which hits shelves 8/27 on Sucka Free/Columbia, is being sold for 2 weeks at a lower price to thwart bootleggers and increase sales in the sluggish economy. "It’s a sales gimmick," Sucka Free Records CEO Duane […]
Just days after hosting Seattle’s first annual Hip Hop Summit and concert, featuring President & CEO of the Hip Hop Summit Action Network, Min. Benjamin Muhammad and Hip Hop duo Dead Prez, organizers Wyking Allah (Hon. Kwame Garrett), founder of the area’s recently established Seattle Hip Hop Summit Action Network Youth Council, and Hip Hop […]
Carol Dorsey, CEO of Chopper City Records, has responded to speculation that B.G., former rapper for Cash Money Records, has been incarcerated for illegal drug use. Dorsey, who said she is also B.G.’s aunt, stated emphatically that the New Orleans rhymesayer is not in jail and no longer using drugs. "On false charges on him […]
In the recent past, Snoop Dogg has made his distaste for Suge Knight through songs like “Pimp Slap” and “Death Row Is B######”, but never really had the support of his peers. Until now. Although he isn’t asking for help against Knight, the Doggy Style All-Stars told Allhiphop.com they fully support their boss’ vendetta against […]
According to Page Six of the New York Post, The Los Angeles Times plans to disclose hip-hop martyr Tupac Shakur’s killer by name in a special report tomorrow (September 6). The two-part feature,which runs Friday and Saturday, will be released in accord with the 6th anniversary of the rapper’s murder. The feature will detail the […]
Beanie Sigel has launched his own line of clothing, State Property Wear, which distinguishes itself from other brands with hidden pockets and gun holsters. Sigel says his line will be the hottest Urban wear since Levi’s and described it as "hard everyday wear." "You know how you put your gun in your waistline and you […]
Cam’ron’s deal to become vice president of Roc-A-Fella records fell through, due to a disagreement in salary with CEO Damon Dash Cam’ron recently told Newsday. "I wanted $750,000 to do it annually, and he didn’t feel it was reasonable, so I didn’t take the job," Cam said. Cam has a major role in the Roc-A-Fella […]
DMX addressed the beef with Ja-Rule last week on San Francisco’s KMEL, calling out Ja-Rule on a number of issues, including Ja allegedly stealing DMX’s style, Ja’s sexuality, Irv Gotti and Murder Inc. "I have to set a few things straight. You got n*ggas running around running they mouth that don’t really get down like […]
While Jaz-O is often considered the mentor of former friend Jay-Z, the lyricist said he plans release a collection of songs that will confirm he is the precursor to the Roc-A-Fella CEO. The rapper told AllHipHop.com that he intends to release a currently untitled collection of songs that proceeded Jay-Z’s pop/hip-hop achievements. “My next move, […]
Rave-rocker Nelly recently commented on the on and off camera altercation between him and Eminem at MTV’s annual Video Music Awards show Thursday. According to the artist, Eminem threatened to assault him off camera as well. “The truth is that I honestly, in all sincerity, thought that the whole Eminem thing was done in some […]
