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http://staging.allhiphop.comGrammy winning producer and rapper John Forte was released today (December 22) after serving seven years in prison on a drug smuggling conviction. The rapper gained his freedom after singer Carly Simon, Utah Senator Orrin Hatch and others assisted in getting the rapper’s conviction commuted via a pardon from President George Bush. Forte […]
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It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Quite simply, it was 2008. From the highs of watching history unfold with a new President to the lows of wading through an economic cesspool of unemployment and changing food and gas prices, there was always entertainment. And our stars did not […]
You can throw shade as much as you want, but self proclaimed ‘real’ rapper, Plies seems to not be falling off anytime soon. Although he may not get embraced in every market, Florida’s resident goon continues to keep the streets buzzing in the South with his third album in less than two years, […]
The motivation behind bullying and school shootings is the focus of a new single from a Texas-based group mentored by Geto Boys member Willie D. The trio, known as Huntzville, is taking the issue head on with its debut song “Backpack Fulla Guns” as members D-Boi, Lil’ Fly, and C-Lean approach things from the […]
In the last eight years, Busta Rhymes has seen his fair share of controversy. But not until this year was the drama tied directly to his music. It all started when Busta dropped the second single from his forthcoming album B.O.M.B., due out in March 2009. The Hip-Hop vet, often regarded as part of a […]
DISCLAIMER: All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on. TODAY’S RUMORS! THE DAILY TWO CENTSOver at illseed.com, I am touching base with 2008. I have stuff like “Worst rap song of 2008“and “Hip-Hop Couple of the Year.“Check […]
It’s late, I know, but I’m still gonna get it in as promised with the sickest Sunday you ever had in your life. Hope you all warm and toasty, most of America is under snow and ice. We had a couple non fatal plane crashes so thank the gods or whatever you believe.This week we […]
A group of Chicago rappers have come together to create the second modern take on the 1989 empowerment posse cut “Self-Destruction.” The new version, released yesterday (Dec 19), features Syleena Johnson, Twista, Crucial Conflict, Phil G, Kenny Bogus, Straw, Pugs Atomz, and KRS-One, who’s Stop The Violence Movement inspired the original song. “Self […]
1. The N***er Controversy N***er. An ugly word and a lightning rod, to be sure, especially in light of Barack’s historic run. It came front and center when legendary rapper Nas decided to title his album just that-N***er. Despite more than one precedent of media with that title, including civil rights activist Dick Gregory’s autobiography, […]
Multi-platinum artist DMX was extradited to Phoenix on Friday (December 19) to face charges of animal cruelty. The Yonkers native was apprehended on December 9 in Miami at the home of producer Scott Storch. DMX, real name Earl Simmons, was wanted by Phoenix police for failing to appear in court on December 5 […]
The holidays will be a lot more pleasant for hospitalized California youth, as rappers Crooked I and Glasses Malone take time out to participate in the eighth annual YouthScore Inc. Operation Secret Santa project. The event will take place today (December 20) at St. Mary’s Hospital in Long Beach, California. Malone and Crooked […]
Clint Eastwood plays widower and Korean war veteran Walt Kowalski, a grim soul and general curmudgeon whom even his family can’t stand. He’s also a bigot who seemingly hates everything about the modern world. He lives in a neighborhood that is populated by several Hmong families. When a Hmong teenager named Tao (Bee […]
In recent years, Fall Out Boy has been known to meddle with other genres. Their 2007 release, Infinity on High, saw a spoken word introduction by none other than Jay-Z, and their lead single “This Ain’t a Scene, It’s an Arms Race” was remixed by Kanye West. It’s definitely safe to say the band is […]
Original Post Date: July 29, 2008“I really would prefer this side,” Janelle Monae coos. The Atlanta native is nothing but classy even as she instructs the AllHipHop staff to switch seats because like she said, she prefers her left side. The Bad Boy artist is thoughtful, and her outfit reflects her thoughtfulness as she switches […]
Philadelphia rapper Rosco P. Coldchain has been arrested in connection with the murder of a local man, sources have confirmed with AllHipHop.com. A source who wished to remain unidentified told AllHipHop.com that the rapper, notable for his affiliation with hit production team The Neptunes, is being questioned in connection with the incident. While […]
Welcome back with another Tale Of The Tape. You already know the deal, its five mixtapes, four ratings, and a mix of the best tracks at the bottom to give you a sample of what you’re getting yourself into. Beefing with label mates happens to be a hot commodity. Charles Hamilton and Soulja Boy […]
Don’t look for Rev. Run or his family to abandon faithful viewers of their hit show Run’s House anytime soon. The popular MTV reality series has been given a green light for a sixth season, the rap icon revealed to AllHipHop.com today (December 19). “It reminds me of Lucille Ball or the Cosbys. […]
DISCLAIMER: All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on. TODAY’S RUMORS! THE DAILY TWO CENTS So, here is the deal. I am going to update the rumors all day or something like that – as I can. […]
