In its second year honoring hip-hop pioneers and legends, VH1 will pay tribute to rappers Big Daddy Kane and Notorious B.I.G. during their annual Hip Hop Honors show on September 22. "Our first Hip Hop Honors proved to be an incredible success not only for the channel but also within the hip-hop community," the show’s […]
Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons has joined the long list of celebrities contributing to the Live 8 Show held this Saturday in Philadelphia. Simmons has signed on as a producer to the concert, which is being held to pressure the world’s richest countries-the G8–to cancel Africa’s massive debts and double the aid for the continent. “This […]
Hip-Hop group Trillville is introducing a new group, Trilltown Mafia, which recently inked a deal with Rap-A-Lot/Asylum. “My group Trilltown Mafia just got the deal,” Don P. told AllHipHop.com. “The album comes out in September.” Don P. said the deal came about after having a round of talks with Rap-A-Lot’s CEO, J. Prince and Asylum’s […]
The influence of Hip-Hop on the music industry was recognized last night (June 27), at the 18th Annual ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards. Jermaine Dupri and Alicia Keys snagged Songwriters of the Year Award and both won four awards each, while Ludacris and Kanye West won three each. “My first big song was written […]
Kanye West, Common and John Legend are planning to embark on a movement in the form of the G.O.O.D. Music Tour when the summer beings to cool off. The details of the fall tour have yet to be issued, however all parties are extremely excited. Kanye, the founder of G.O.O.D. Music, stated that he intends […]
Rapper Dres and producer/DJ Mr. Lawnge are returning to the Hip-Hop scene with a new album, 8WM. According to Dres, re-entering the game is just another chance at furthering the Black Sheep legacy and continuing their success. In 1991, Black Sheep released their seminal debut "A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing," which reached #30 on the […]
A new Reebok commercial featuring 50 Cent paired with various athletes promoting Reebok’s Gxt II sneaker will debut during the 2005 BET Music Awards tomorrow (June 28). The “Street Sport” ads are 30 and 60 minutes and feature 50 Cent paired with Boston Red Sox World Series MVP Manny Ramirez, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donavan McNabb […]
Author and therapist Terence McPhaul has decided to enter the realm of Hip-Hop in his new book titled "The Psychology of Hip-Hop." McPhaul previously released the book "The Celebrity Psyche" and is also a mental health therapist. His latest book attempts to explain the behaviors of some of Hip-Hop’s biggest stars, such as 50 Cent, […]
Common, who previously announced the release of a new line of children’s books, recently discussed his upcoming three titles plus another book on the subject of AIDS. The Chicago MC has written two books tentatively titled I Like You, But I Love Me , and ME: Mixed Emotions, in addition to his first book, The […]
Three Six Mafia member Project Pat will be released from prison on July 28, after being sentenced to four years for weapons offenses. The Memphis, Tennessee rapper was sent to prison in June of 2002, after being convicted on two counts of firearm possession as a felon. In January of 2001, Pat was pulled over […]
Author Ronin Ro has penned “Raising Hell: The Reign, Ruin and Redemption of Run-DMC and Jam Master Jay,” a new book that chronicles the personal and professional evolution of the Hollis Queens-reared rap group. The book, which is published through Amistad/HarperCollins, will be available for purchase in November 2005. In 1999, Ronin Ro caused a […]
Eminem will treat the city of Detroit to a special performance on Wednesday (June 29) at the ‘Rockin the Rooftop,’ a large fundraising event that is known for its display of fireworks. Eminem was specifically sought out by Detroit’s ‘Hip-Hop Mayor,’ Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick to perform at the event, which is part of the International […]
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony member Krayzie Bone is the newest Hip-Hop star to step into the tennis-shoe game with his new sneaker called the “Thugline Classics.” Krayzie explained to Allhiphop.com that the initial response from the shoe has been great. “I just saw the first sample of it the other day and it’s looking good," Krayzie Bone […]
Lil’ Kim’s legal fate was supposed to be determined tomorrow, but the pint-sized rapper’s sentencing date for perjury has been postponed. Facing a potentially lengthy jail term, the Brooklyn native will be sentenced at a later, presently undisclosed time. The rapper was convicted in March of 2005 on three counts of perjury and one count […]
Hip-Hop hit maker Swizz Beats has joined the ranks of the elite, by being honored at the NV Awards hosted by NV Magazine. The NV Awards were created to honor salutes professionals who have demonstrated strong leadership in business and have used their vision to achieve remarkable inroads within their industry. Among others being honored […]
Rapper Consequence sparked the interest of hip-hop fans in 1996 with his appearance on A Tribe Called Quest’s album Beats, Rhyme and Life and now he will re-emerg with a new mixtape entitled “A Tribe Called Quence 1995-2004.” "A Tribe Called Quence" features production by Kanye West, 88 Keys and 9th Wonder among others. At […]
Rapper’s Eve and Lil’ Eazy E, son of the legendary Eric “Eazy E” Wright have joined with BET and Rap City host Mad Linx for an hour long special program on BET. “Open Mic: My Thing” is part of BET’s Rap-It-Up Campaign designed to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS. The show takes viewers across the U.S. […]
Rapper Lord Jamar, the acclaimed lyricist from Brand Nubian, intends to educate listeners with 5 Percent Album, his first solo album, which he says will be in stores by the year’s end. “[Fans] can expect a lot,” Lord Jamar told AllHipHop.com of The 5 Percent Album. ” It deals a lot with the 5 Percent […]
Rapper C-Bo will be released from prison today (June 22), after serving almost two years for gun charges and other offenses. According to C-Bo, he is going to work on his untitled album, the 17th from the rapper. "With this album, I am really trying to re-capture what the West Coast is known for," C-Bo […]
Hip-Hop pioneer Kurtis Blow will be honored at a ceremony to forever solidify the emcee’s permanent place in Hip-Hop by inducting him into the Bronx Walk of Fame. The Bronx Walk of Fame honors various people who have contributed to the Bronx’s legacy. Blow, despite being from Harlem, was a fixture on the scene during […]
