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 […]
These days literacy seems in decline, but rapper Young Jeezy aims to do his part in getting youth to read as the Boyz N Da Hood member prepares to release a book called "Thug Motivation 101." Named after his upcoming solo debut, the book will encourage and challenge the notion that kids don’t like to […]
Rising rapper Cassidy was denied bail, after surrendering to authorities to face homicide, weapons offenses, reckless endangerment and other charges stemming from an April 15 shooting that left one man dead in Philadelphia. Details are starting to emerge in the shooting, with accounts varying. While the police claim an earlier altercation in Cassidy’s West Oak […]
Seed Communication has announced the launch of Inked, a tattoo lifestyle and fashion magazine published on a quarterly basis. Inked will cover the latest in art, entertainment and style and feature in-depth cultural and introspective profiles. According to Inked, about 1 in 10 Americans has gotten a tattoo including numerous Hip-Hoppers and celebrities such as […]
Jury selection started today (June 21) in the civil suit brought against the Los Angeles Police Department by the estate of the late Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace. The civil suit alleges that Death Row Records CEO Marion “Suge” Knight ordered the 1997 murder of Wallace and that former various LAPD officers helped cover up the […]
Master P. is returning to his independent roots with the release of his 11th album Ghetto Bill: The Best Hustler In The Game. According to P., who started independent and went major for several of his releases, returning to his independent roots more lucrative. “An artist on a major might sell a million and only […]
LIFEBeat and The E.A.R.S. foundation are teaming up with Power 105 personality DJ Tony Touch again, to present the "Reggeaton Explosion 2." The concert will celebrate the release of Tony Touch’s new album, ReggaeTony and will serve to raise the awareness of AIDS in the Latin Community. "We are extremely honored to that Tony Touch […]
