Rdio and AllHipHop.com Presents The BET Hip-Hop Awards Playlist
CHECK OUT THE MUSIC OF SOME OF THE 2012 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS, COURTESY OF MUSIC SERVICE RDIO!
CHECK OUT THE MUSIC OF SOME OF THE 2012 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS, COURTESY OF MUSIC SERVICE RDIO!
RAPPERS SHINE AT THE 2012 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS, CEREMONY CUT SHORT!!
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop legend Rakim Allah will be honored for his contributions to the genre during the annual BET Hip-Hop Awards, which take place this weekend in Atlanta. The rapper has been a professional MC for over 25 years. Rakim, who was nominated to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame along with his partner […]
(AllHipHop News) Following yesterday’s announcement that Jay-Z would be executive producing 2K Sports’ “NBA 2k13” video game, fan interest regarding the mogul’s involvement with the game was high. Today (July 31), it was revealed that, in addition to putting the game’s soundtrack together, Jay would be working directly with developers on off-court aspects of the […]
(AllHipHop News) Several days after it was announced that Run-DMC would be reuniting at this November’s 7th annual Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, Texas, organizers have revealed the event’s full lineup. In addition to the reunion of Rev Run and DMC, who have not performed together in over a decade, Fun Fun Fun Fest […]
BROOKLYN HIP-HOP FEST ANNOUNCES THE “FRIENDS” SET TO ROCK WITH BUSTA RHYMES ON SATURDAY!
(AllHipHop News) Philadelphia’s own femcee/actress, Eve, performed at Kung Fu Necktie this week as part of the Reebok Classics Hip-Hop legends concert series. After taking time to visit her old high school, Eve took to the stage in front of a sold-out crowd of friends and family members, performing her classic songs from her stint […]
ROOTS PICNIC RECAP: A BACKSTAGE CHAT WITH THE GOD MC – RAKIM!!
THIS SUMMER IS OFF THE CHAIN WITH MUSIC FESTIVALS! CHECK OUT OUR RUNDOWN HERE!
OKAYPLAYER RELEASES COMMEMORATIVE “ROOTS PICNIC” MIXTAPE PRIOR TO THIS WEEKEND’S FEST
(AllHipHop News) Today (May 14), The Roots officially announced the full lineup for their 5th Annual Roots Picnic. In addition to the previously announced array of artists, The Roots unveiled a poster detailing all of the acts that will be included on the bill for the Picnic. The poster features a Native American theme, with […]
Directed by Ice T, a bonafide Hip-Hop legend and one of our favorite actors on “Law & Order SVU” these days, the film “Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap” takes a look at rap music’s evolution. The documentary gives us access to the personal lives of many of Hip-Hop’s pioneers, including Doug E. Fresh, […]
A$AP ROCKY MEETS HIS NAMESAKE, RAKIM!
THERE ARE TOO MANY TO NAME, SO WE PICKED JUST 25! CHECK OUT OUR “LIVING MONUMENTS OF HIP-HOP” LIST!
CAN HIP-HOP BE TRACED TO 6 MC’S?
(AllHipHop News) The Red Bull EmSee competition is hitting the East coast this week, as MC’s will battle it out in Boston, Massachusetts with Bun B hosting and Rakim, Pharoahe Monch and Jean Grae serving as the judges and special guest performers. The event is part of an eight city tour, that pits competitors against […]