Best In The Bay: Bay Area Hip Hop Archives Announces 2024 Inductees
The Oakland-based org is described as a “cultural repository for Bay Area Hip Hop artists, activists and educators who’ve made a 20 year or more significant contribution to the community and world via Hip Hop culture.”
EXCLUSIVE: MC Lyte Confirms New Album Coming In August—First In Nearly A Decade
The forthcoming album will serve as the follow-up to 2015’s Legend and the Brooklyn native’s ninth studio album overall.
Termanology Just Dropped His 50th Album—How Many MCs Can Say That?
Boasting features from frequent collaborator Paul Wall and Kool G Rap, among others, “Time is Currency” is a testament to his unwavering work ethic and commitment to the culture.
De La Soul Reunites With Prince Paul For “Colbert” Performance
The three longtime friends performed “Eye Know,” which is included on the anniversary edition of “Three Feet High and Rising.”
EXCLUSIVE: Hip-Hop Pioneer Eddie Cheba Has Died
According to close friend Van Silk, he passed away from a cardiac arrest at 7:16 a.m. ET on Tuesday (February 13).
Jam Master Jay Murder Trial: Two New Inmate Witnesses Being “Forced” To Testify
One of them happens to be co-defendant Karl Jordan’s son, Tashawn Burns.
EXCLUSIVE: DJ Envy’s Former Business Partner Cesar Pina Issued Arrest Ultimatum
The embattled entrepreneur has less than a week to produce the required paperwork to move forward in the case.
Benny The Butcher Shouts Out MSNBC’s Ari Melber—Rap’s Favorite Anchor
By now, the esteemed journalist has grown accustom to being embraced by the rap community—and “Pillow Talk & Slander” is no exception.
Termanology Introduces New ST. Records Artist Nim K. With Jake One-Produced Single
The duo’s new single, “Living My Best Life,” is currently available on all DSPs.
EXCLUSIVE: Kodak Black Won’t Be Released From Jail Anytime Soon
The rapper’s attorney, Bradford Cohen, filed a motion asking a Florida judge to dismiss the drug charges earlier this week.
Flavor Flav On Public Enemy: “We Ended Up Becoming Mouth Pieces To The World”
The colorful hypeman and his partner-in-rhyme, Chuck D, recently reconvened for a new track called “Everywhere Man.”
Allen Hughes Applauds 2Pac For Writing “Female Centric” Songs When Others Weren’t
The “Menace II Society” director is nominated for a Grammy in the Best Music Film category for the five-part docuseries about the late rap icon and his mother, “Dear Mama.”
Krayzie Bone Tried Ripping Out Breathing Tube During Recent Near-Death Health Crisis
The Bone Thugs-n-Harmony MC also tells AllHipHop he has two new reality shows in the works: “Wing Man” and “Bridging the Gap.”
EXCLUSIVE: 50 Cent Says Ex-Drug Dealer Waited Too Long To File Assault Claim In $300M “Power” Battle
The latest suit served as an extension to Corey “Ghost” Holland’s previous $1 billion lawsuit against the mogul in which he alleged the popular STARZ Network series Power was based on his own life.
Bishop Lamor Whitehead Accused Of Threatening Own Lawyer In Tasha K Legal Battle
In legal docs obtained by AllHipHop, attorney Brian L. Ponder asked a judge to remove him from the case, citing abuse and non-payment.
Inside Eazy-E’s Compton Street-Naming Ceremony: See Exclusive Photos
Former N.W.A publicist Phyllis Pollack was on site and captured several images of the event—from the City of Compton tent to Lil Eazy-E talking to the press.
Kool & The Gang Founding Member George “Funky” Brown Dead At 74
rep for the group confirmed in a statement Brown lost his battle with Stage 4 lung cancer on Thursday night (November 16).
Jermaine Dupri Reveals How Collaboration Led To Platinum-Selling Success Of Kriss Kross
The So So Def Recordings founder talks to AllHipHop about TIDAL Collabs, which helps emerging artists discover and connect with recommended collaborators in an effort to jumpstart the collaboration process.
Late N.W.A Legend & Ruthless Records Founder Eazy-E Honored With Own Compton Street
Lil Eazy-E tells AllHipHop, “To hear our father is being honored during the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop, it’s a testament to his impact and legacy in the genre.”
