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.”
Lil Rob Keeps It “All To The Bueno” As He Preps First Album In Nine Years
Speaking to AllHipHop, the Chicano rapper explains why he’ll never stop making “feel good music.”
Director Allen Hughes On Hip-Hop, 2Pac & Doing Right By Former “Pump It Up” Host Dee Barnes
From the hyper-gangsterism of Menace II Society to the post-Apocalyptic world of The Book of Eli and beyond, Allen Hughes’ directorial credits are as lengthy as they are diverse.
MC Sha-Rock Calls For Corporations Capitalizing On Hip-Hop To “Give Back”
As someone who helped shape the culture, MC Sha-Rock has witnessed Hip-Hop’s evolution from what many suspected would be “just a fad” to the billion dollar business it is today.
EXCLUSIVE: Casanova Says “Extraordinary Acceptance Of Responsibility” Warrants Sentence Reduction
Rapper Casanova seeks to reduce his 15-year sentence by challenging the legal definition of his admitted crime. Read more!
CeeLo Explains How Goodie Mob “Set Into Motion The Rise & Reign” Of Southern Hip-Hop
Speaking to AllHipHop, the multi-faceted artist also reveals he’s just finished a new single with DJ Muggs for “Soul Assassins III: Death Valley.”
Layzie Bone Has Theory About Who’s Stealing Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Street Signs
As the Bone Thugs legend explains to AllHipHop, he isn’t exactly surprised.
Morris Day Talks Rivalry With Prince, Working With Snoop Dogg & Big Daddy Kane And If He’s Retiring
Morris Day may be retiring, but not before he talks to us about his rivalry with Prince, his views of Hip-Hop and his new experience in Las Vegas. Check out this journalistic experience!
Busta Rhymes Congratulates Nems On Deal With Goliath/Virgin Records
The man known as Gorilla Nems has signed with Eminem’s manager, Goliath, and Virgin Records. Check out Busta Rhymes make the big video announcement.
Statik Selektah Reflects On Hearing Posdnuos’ First Rap About Trugoy The Dove’s Death
The veteran producer also talks about getting the last minute green light from RZA for his single “Unpredictable” featuring Method Man, Raekwon and Ghostface Killah.
Big Daddy Kane Provides Update On His Doc Starring Eminem, J. Cole, Common & More
In a recent interview with AllHipHop, the Hip-Hop pioneer also named Conway The Machine, J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar among true lyricists.
Inside Snoop Dogg’s Private Death Row Party With Egyptian Lover & Newcleus
Egyptian Lover kindly sent several photos and videos of the event to AllHipHop, which included performances of “Egypt Egypt” and “I Need A Freak.”
EXCLUSIVE: “Mother Of The Mic” MC Sha-Rock Honored With A Key To The Bronx
On Saturday (May 20), MC Sha-Rock—Hip-Hop’s first female MC—was honored at the 51st Annual Bronx Ball.
N.O.R.E. Says Wiz Khalifa Lifted The “Black Cloud” Left By Kanye West’s “Drink Champs” Episode
“God bless the brother Kanye,” N.O.R.E. tells AllHipHop. “But Kanye kind of gave us a black cloud. And to be honest with you, we didn’t know what to do.”
Mobb Deep’s “The Infamous” Reimagined By Benny Reid—With Havoc’s Blessing
With the help of Fat Beats Records, Reid was able to re-imagine 13 tracks from The Infamous, including “Shook Ones (Pt. II),” “Survival of the Fittest” and “Temperature’s Rising.”
EXCLUSIVE: DJ Premier Splits Production Duties For First Time With Female Beatsmith Jazimoto
In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop, Jazimoto and DJ Premier talk splitting production duties and the need for a bigger spotlight on women in Hip-Hop.
EXCLUSIVE: Mix Master Mike Breaks New Ground With Virtual Godsmack Tour
The Beastie Boys’ former DJ is now the first turntablist to tour virtually using AR-VR technology as part of Godsmack’s latest tour.
EXCLUSIVE: Kid Capri Calls His Album “The Love” A “Masterpiece”
Interestingly enough, Lil Pump’s Eminem diss actually fueled the creation of the album.
