Really, John McCain? (Or Are You On That Drank?)

Illseed is an AllHipHop.com columnist and independent cultural critic. The views expressed with in this editorial don’t necessarily reflect the views of AllHipHop.com or its staff. He thanks resident rabble rouser Kiko Michaels for letting him borrow his “Really” editorial series.     Really, John McCain…Really?   When I woke up Friday morning, I wanted […]

LIVE FROM THE DNC: N.E.R.D., Fallout Boy, & Nick Cannon Rock the Vote!

AllHipHop coming to you live from Denver at the DNC.  We won’t waste any more time with Michelle Obama as we’re sure you’ve peeped her speech everywhere.  But like many conventions, after the show it’s the afterparty and Rock The Vote was more than happy to oblige.N.E.R.D. were co-headliners at the event with Fallout Boy […]

LIVE FROM THE DNC: Michelle Obama’s Big Moment, Celebrities in Politics, Protesters & Police

**UPDATE** Monday, August 25, 2008 11:30 AM  EST As many of you have probably seen by now Michelle Obama just delivered her speech as the first keynote speaker of the DNC.  After an emotional day for the Democratic Party, featuring a tribute to former President and present humanitarian Jimmy Carter, and a courageous appearance from […]

Knockout Nation: De La Hoya Ups Pacquiao Offer, Judah Wants Mayweather, US Olympic Team Bombs, “The Celtic Warrior” Steve Collins

De La Hoya Increases Pacquiao Offer Oscar De La Hoya is not a man used to being told no. For over ten years, the Golden Boy has been able to dictate purse splits over all his opponents due to his immense mainstream marketability. But in 2008, things have changed. Just a week after his 70-30 […]

Knockout Nation: Pac Turns Down De La Hoya! Calzaghe Confirms Retirement, Margarito Strikes Back at Critics, Jerry Quarry Remembered

Grand Opening/Grand Closing: Pacquiao Rebuffs De La Hoya OfferNot even a full week after announcing that negotiations had begun, Top Rank head Bob Arum has confirmed that his client Manny Pacquiao has declined to accept Oscar De La Hoya’s proposal for a December superfight.The stalling point was De La Hoya’s proposed 70-30 revenue split in […]

SICK SUNDAY:Cas & Gunz bring Body Bags, UGK Loves South Hip-Hop, T.I. & ‘Lo Continue Worst Beef Ever

Another week bites the dust my dudes.  Brett Farve steps back on the football field, Michael Phelps did his favorite impression of Prince Namor the Submariner, and Team USA beat the living dog s***t out of Spain. In addition to the two profound losses last week, the music industry lost Jerry Wexler.  Shout to Usain […]

Crazy Legs: On Real Hip-Hop Dance, Real Hip-Hop Crews, and Why Lil’ Mama Doesn’t Fit In the Mix

When it comes to the history of b-boying, the Rock Steady Crew is synonymous with pioneering the culture that has grown from its humble beginnings in the Bronx to worldwide acclaim. Originally started by Bronx b-boys Jimmy D and Joe Joe, the Rock Steady Crew has grown into a worldwide icon in the world of […]

SCREENSHOT: Too Human

Developer: Silicon Knights Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios Release Date: August 19, 2008 Canadian developer Silicon Knights is known for its small but rapidly growing number of behemoth titles, which include Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem and Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes. The company will be diving into its latest digital saga, Too Human, with Microsoft […]

Knockout Nation: Cotto Explains Quitting; Mosley Wants Margarito! Hoya-Pac On Deck; Carlos Monzon Remembered

  Cotto Speaks About Loss   You would think after Miguel Cotto’s phenomenal performance in a losing effort last month to Antonio Margarito that fans would be celebrating the Puerto Rican star and looking forward to his next fight. But in a sport where fighters are regularly dismissed after their first loss, that’s not always […]

Peep Game: Madden Cover Controversy! Return of The Curse? Head Coach a Must Have? Star Trek Online!

  Madden. If there is a franchise that can grab casual and hardcore, the sports enthusiast and the guy on the street, this franchise can. As one of the best selling franchises worldwide, it has dominated living room after living room and is now known as the summer classic that has its own day contributed […]