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http://staging.allhiphop.comIsland Def Jam CEO Lyor Cohen has accepted a top position at Edgar Bronfman’s newly acquired Warner Music Group.Cohen, to head Warner’s North American operations, worked with Bronfman before Universal was sold to French owned Vivendi. Cohen spent 21 years at Def Jam.”I have been presented with an extraordinary opportunity to continue growing my career,” […]
As a white guy working in the field of Hip-Hop music “journalism” I could tell you all kinds of stories involving what could be perceived as a general attitude of suspicion towards someone of a Caucasian background trying to break into a field that is dominated primarily by African Americans. But, in the end, who […]
Debbie Mathers, the estranged mother of Eminem, was reportedly carjacked on the outskirts of Detroit last Thursday (Jan. 21). According to local reports, Mathers was sitting in her car as her vehicle was being refueled at a gas station that sits at an intersection at the now-famous Eight Mile road. WDIV-TV in Detroit reported that […]
G-Unit member Tony Yayo is reportedly back in prison, for violating terms of his probation.According to sources, he must serve 90 days in prison for traveling to Las Vegas with his G-Unit crew.Other sources refuted the notion that the violation was a result of traveling outside of New York.Interscope representative’s declined to comment on the […]
With the slow, careful movement of a mother carrying her new born child, The Maker gestured to transfer the fragile item he held to its nervous recipient. Ms. Regina Carter, Grammy Nominated violinist and jazz artist from Detroit Michigan, reached to take the priceless apparatus from The Maker. Unsatisfied with Ms. Carter’s positioning, The Maker […]
Roc-A-Fella CEO Damon Dash denied recent rape charge allegations at a press conference in London.Former model Kirstie Thompson filed a $15 million dollar lawsuit against Dash, claiming that forced himself upon her on New Years day of 2003.”Its just ridiculous,” Dash said. “I am not going to do something that dumb.”Dash vowed to fight the […]
Another Philadelphia, Pennsylvania rapper is being sought by authorities, for alleging supplying a major drug ring in Maryland.Richard “Filthy Rich” Harris, who has recorded with fellow Philly rapper, Ms, Jade, is suspected of supplying the drugs in large amounts, which were distributed in Maryland, Delaware and Pennsylvania.The investigation started last year, when Randall Nichols, 21, […]
Hip-Hop band The Roots will launch a record label named after their popular website, Okayplayer.Okayplayer Records will search for talent across the country.A talent search commenced on the website on January 22 and will end on February 13.”There is an array of untapped talent out there especially from the people who are members of the […]
Outkast and Busta Rhymes have both teamed up with the NBA, as Andre 3000 and Big Boi will perform at the All-Star Game and Busta will give a concert after a game this Friday (Jan. 23). Andre 3000 and Big Boi will perform their respective hit singles (“The Way You Move” and “Hey Ya”) during […]
Memphis, Tennessee rapper Kingpin Skinny Pimp is preparing to release his latest album, Tha Classic.The album is being released on Onlock Records/Grandstand Entertainment.Onlock Records is headed by former New Orleans Saints professional football player Jamie “JD” Drummond, while Grandstand is the creation of Ken Levy, former VP of Creative Services at Arista for 17 years.”I’m […]
Baby D’s been bubbling just under the surface for over nine years, but now emerges as Big Oomp Records get down with a major. The indie game was sweet but the joining the league has been tastier as the whole Big Oomp crew is on the verge of extreme success. Baby D is right there […]
The owners of the New Jersey Nets have accepted a $300 million from an investment group that includes developer Bruce Ratner and rapper Jay-Z.The acceptance means that group is one step closer to realizing their goal of moving the team to Jay-Z’s hometown of Brooklyn, New York.The sale of the team could be finalized by […]
Artist: SpooksTitle: Faster Than You Know…Rating: 3 StarsReviewed by: Paine Three years ago, Spooks brought the five deep crew to our ears with “Things I’ve Seen” off of their debut S.I.O.S.O.S., Vol. 1. Still with an eerie video presenting the crew’s####, few people cared to check for more. Thanks to overseas success, the group went […]
Dame Dash made a surprise appearance at New York club S.O.B.’s during a performance by Chicago native Twista.Dash bestowed upon the rapper a platinum and diamond Roc-A-Fella Records necklace.The performance took place last night (January 21) as part of AllHipHop.com and S.O.B.’s ongoing “Plain Rap” concert series.While the chain giving is a symbolic gesture that […]
Two men were shot and killed after violence erupted at a Slick Rick concert.Walters appeared at a Pico Rivera, California club El Rodeo for their “Wild Tuesday’s” night.The shooting broke out in the parking lot after the Walters’ concert ended early.Ramon Oseguera, 27 and Epimenio Padilla, 30, were both killed while a third man, Jose […]
Rapper Cam’ron has placed his pink Range Rover up for sale on popular auction site, Ebay.Cam, known for his fashion sense and love of pink clothing, is accepting bids for the four-door SUV, which is priced at $180,000.”I am the original owner,” Cam said in a statement online. “The vehicle operates well, and [is] in […]
Once Loon stepped in for Nas on Kay Slay’s “Too Much For Me,” after the Queensbridge lyricist refused to appear in the video, it would seem that the pair would be allies. Slay, however, appears to change his mind and the self-proclaimed “Drama King” recently chastised the Bad Boy rapper on his Hot 97radio show. […]
The mother of P.Diddy’s eldest son, Misa Hylton-Brim, testified in Family Court yesterday in an attempt to increase the amount of child support she receives from the hip-hop mogul.Hylton-Brim is seeking $30,000 a month, up from the $5,000 a month she currently receives.Her lawyer claimed the desired amount is equivalent to what Diddy pays in […]
In an effort to deter music piracy, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has struck a deal with the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI).The music industry was granted permission to use the FBI logo in CD packaging, warning against unauthorized copying of music.Individual labels are at liberty as to where the logo should be […]
Cristal drinking rappers and revelers headed to the Superbowl festivities in Houston, Texas may be without their favorite drink.The city is experiencing a shortage of the champagne, due to the number of rappers and athletes planning events during the weekend.By yesterday afternoon (January 21), local liquor retailers had sold out of the drink, which runs […]