New Book Details Collecting Hip-Hop History
Collecting Hip-Hop History
Collecting Hip-Hop History
(AllHipHop News) Former Detroit Mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick, once dubbed “The Hip-Hop Mayor,” was convicted today of 24 out of 30 federal counts of corruption. With what is being called a “classic RICO case,” Kilpatrick has been found to have been conducting a criminal enterprise during his tenure as mayor of Detroit from 2001 to 2008. […]
It was a magical night. The 2nd Annual Dilla Day Detroit was a tremendous success. With thousands of attendees from around the country, Dilla Day was all about the music. A performance from Clear Soul Forces warmed up the house followed by Frank n Dank, the duo with whom Dilla made some of his greatest […]
Headed to The D this weekend for Dilla Day? You’re not alone. There are reports of people from as many as a dozen different cities converging on Detroit for the celebration of the life of legendary music producer, James “J. Dilla” Yancey. In fact, a vanload of artists and supporters will depart from Atlanta for the […]
(AllHipHop News) One of the most influential groups in Hip-Hop history, Slum Village, has been through more than its share of ups and downs. Numerous label changes and the death of two founding members would have destroyed a lesser group. However, led by surviving founding member, R.L. “T3” Altman, Slum Village remains a strong and […]
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(AllHipHop News) It is never a pleasant experience when loved ones must pay respects to those that have passed, especially when that person is adored, appreciated, and loved on a global scale by friends, family, and millions of fans. Today (April 11) marks the sixth anniversary of DeShaun “Big Proof” Holton’s death, and AllHipHop.com reached […]
(AllHipHop News) Detroit hip-hop group Slum Village will hit the road with rapper Pooh on the “Dirty Slums Tour” which kicks off today (March 13) in Atlanta, Georgia. The six-date tour will make stops in Georgia, New Orleans, Austin, Texas Missouri, Illinois and North Carolina. “The tour ‘Dirty Slum’ is a play off of their […]
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With the holiday season officially in full swing, rapper Red Café joined Detroit’s WJLB-FM today (December 3) to take part in their annual “Coats for Kids” drive at the Northland Shopping Center. By making sure to take time off from a busy schedule to give back to a great cause, Red Café used his charitable […]
BIG SEAN TAKES PLEA; ESCAPES SEX CHARGES!