I am Grouchy Greg. I founded AllHipHop in 1996. In addition to running the site, I enjoy breaking news stories. My stories have been cited in The LA Times, NY Times, NY Post, TMZ, Yahoo, Billboard, The Associated Press, CNN, and more.
http://staging.allhiphop.comHip Hop culture has been gaining so much attention in the political arena over the last few years. It is a beautiful thing. Unfortunately, it is surprising to see so much self-hating Black men and Hippie’esq types trying to paint a multicultural myth that has never existed. First understand, that I LOVE Hip Hop. I […]
Four men have been arrested on cocaine charges after being accused of transporting large amounts of cocaine in rapper Gloria Velez’ tour bus and several luxury vehicles. The four allegedly hid drugs and cash under Velez’ bed in a compartment in her recreational vehicle. Velez’ manager Charles Gant 40, James Lloyd, 39 and Michael Goodson, […]
Corey "C-Murder" Miller was denied a request to be released on bond from prison today (April 12) because the rapper still faces other felony charges. State District Judge Martha Sassone made her decision based on an incident in August 2001, in which Miller was charged with attempted first-degree murder after attempting to fire a shot […]
When Jay-Z posed alongside a Bentley Azure for the cover of his 1998 album, Vol. 2, Hard Knock Life, the braggadocios rapper forever immortalized the English automobile as a hip-hop symbol of success. So much so, in fact, on an episode of MTV’s Cribs rap impresario Jermaine Dupri quipped, "You ain’t a baller unless you […]
Rap veteran Andre Harrell and actor Michael Rapaport have teamed with MTV Films to produce a new movie set in the world of custom car shops. The untitled flick comes on the heels of MTV’s success with "Pimp My Ride" and will infuse and integrate Hip-Hop music throughout the entire film. "We are writing the […]
Pirelli tires will tap into the power of the Hip-Hop culture, teaming with Russell Simmons’ Hip-Hop Summit Action Network as well as Sean "P. Diddy" Combs in a new marketing campaign. The company will launch an urban marketing initiative with the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network (HSAN) to promote social responsibility. In a statement, the company […]
As rotation for Twista’s latest single "Overnight Celebrity" heats up, the rapper is already preparing the next single from his certified platinum album, Kamikaze. "We got that ‘So Sexy’ featuring my man R. Kelly coming soon after ‘Overnight Celebrity’," Twista told AllHipHop.com. "We just going to keep it cracking for the rest of the year." […]
Trillville and Lil Scrappy will start production on their second music videos next week in Los Angeles, California. Trillville’s "Get Some Crunk in Yo System" and Lil Scrappy’s "No Problem" will both start shooting April 13 and 14 and will be directed by Gil Green. The King of Crunk & BME Recordings Presents Trillville & […]
Wyclef Jean, aka “The Preacher’s Son” was recently in Miami shooting the video for his next single from The Preacher’s Son album, “Who Gave The Order” featuring Buju Banton. AHH’s Miami correspondent was on the scene to get Clef’s thoughts on the struggle in Haiti, our upcoming Presidential election, the possibility of a Fugee’s reunion […]
Joseph “Rev. Run” Simmons is seeking to become the new poet laureate of Queens, New York.The position does not pay, doesn’t come with office space and has been vacant for months.In order to qualify, applicants need to have lived in Queens at some point in their life for at least five years and must write […]
Zab Judah has signed on to endorse Rocawear’s new athletic line, Team Roc.Judah will enter the ring wearing the line on tomorrow (April 10) at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, where he will fight as a welterweight for the first time taking on Cory Spinks, the undisputed unified welterweight champion and son of famed […]
New car company Scion has teamed with the Rebel Organization, Inc. to present "Route," a hip-hop film screenings tour. The tour, which is already underway, will hit 20 college campuses across the country during April and May. "Route" showcases four independent films that were important in the development of Hip-Hop culture. "Wild Style," "Style Wars," […]
After years of putting in work independently and selling millions of records, Lil Flip’s latest double album U Gotta Feel Me landed at the top of Billboard’s Rap albums chart. The album soundscanned 198,350 units, the best first week sales in the rapper’s career. The album also debuted at #3 on the best-selling R&B albums […]
Eminem mooned a German television audience during a recent appearance. The rapper showed German viewers his backside while appearing on ProSieben, when he decided to drop his Calvin Kleins. Eminem was with D-12 performing their latest single "My Band," when he decided to show his bare assets to millions of viewers. Host Stefan Raad asked […]
Kool Keith, the master of multiple personalities, is teaming with H Bomb also known as Jacky Jasper, to release a new album titled 7th Veil. The album, which is nearing completion, features Rock & Roll pioneer Ike Turner, who makes his first appearance on any rap record, Flava Flav, Mr. Pimpin’ White Folks and Roscoe. […]
Artist: SaigonTitle: Warning ShotsRating: 3 1/2 StarsReviewed by: Paine Saigon is the most hyped MC set to blow since 50 Cent’s bootleg banner year in 2002. The difference between the two may be experience and, of course, that critical Eminem endorsement. While Kanye has proclaimed himself as the link between Tribe and Jay, Saigon offers […]
Artist: RahzelTitle: Rahzel’s Greatest KnockoutsRating: 4 StarsReviewed by: Dev 1 Ok Hip-Hop heads, if you have been longing for that organic, vintage brand of the art that features the innovation it once stood for, then prepare yourselves for the return of Rahzel with his Greatest Knockouts. Yes rap fans; the well known and long-time affiliate […]
G-Unit member Lloyd Banks is hoping to make an album that can rival that of crew member 50 Cent when he drops his solo effort, Hunger For More. With production from the likes of Eminem, Banks said the album was the same quality of music as 50 Cent’s Get Rich Or Die Trying and G-Unit’s […]
Jacki-O isn’t insulted by the comparisons to some of her raunchy peers. In fact, the chocolate mami takes it all as a compliment. Regardless of the persistent chit chat, Jacki-O has already established herself as a formidable competitor for the vacant female rap crown. Her song “Nookie,” managed to get folks in an uproar and […]
Corey "C-Murder" Miller, younger brother of mogul Master P, has been granted a new trial after being convicted last year of shooting a teenager to death in a Jefferson Parish night club. New Orleans State District Judge Martha Sassone ruled today (April 6) that Miller deserves a new trial because prosecutors withheld information about key […]