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.comFormer Hip-Hop mogul Suge Knight is suing rapper/producer Kanye West, blaming the Chicago superstar for damages that resulted from a nightclub shooting three years ago. In August 2005, Knight was shot in the right leg at Kanye’s pre-MTV Video Music Awards party at the Shore Club, located in Miami. Initially some speculated that […]
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 Question: what do rappers and boxers have in common? Answer: neither knows when to quit. Quitting does not equal failure. Sometimes you […]
One of the D’s brightest upcoming stars, Black Milk recently blew into Toronto with a chip on his shoulder as he came to prove that the Detroit scene can no longer be slept on. The show opened with a short set by local DJ Tactics and emcee Daetona who warmed up the sparse crowd with […]
Peace to President-Elect Barack Obama, Zulu Nation’s Anniversary, Mr. Lif, Akon, Immortal Technique and more with a closing freestyle by Smif and Wessun!
Atlanta based rap duo The Ying Yang Twins are set to perform for United States troops during a eight-day, five country USO tour. The rappers will headline a bill that includes former UFC champion Chuck “The Iceman” Liddell, comedians Gabriel Iglesias and Edwin San Juan and model/singer Mayra Veronica. Rappers Kaine and D-Roc are taking […]
Rather Unique: Eight Things You Should Know About 88-KeysPeep AllHipHop’s Exclusive Debut of 88-Key’s video for “True Feelings”Given his eclectic moniker by none other than celebrated beatsmith Large Professor, 88-Keys is soon to be mentioned in the same sentence as some of his own musical idols. Stealthily working behind the boards over the years with […]
A man of respect’s words always carry weight. When Detroit’s Trick Trick speaks, it’s worth your while to pay heed. “When I walk outside I have to be Trick Trick. My perspective on life is first and foremost don’t do nothing that’s gonna upset God. Love the Lord, be prosperous. Smile, s**t, it’s okay to […]
Detroit rapper Trick Trick has never shied away from confronting fellow MCs on wax or in the streets to handle unresolved issues. However, the controversial rapper now has his sights aimed at an unlikely target; the entire gay community. In an exclusive statement to AllHipHop.com, Trick Trick expressed his disgust of the homosexual […]
Up-and-coming artists now have a greater chance of garnering coveted airplay in New York city, courtesy of DJ Envy and Hot 97. The celebrated Hip-Hop station launched a new daily mixshow segment that allows Envy to showcase new music and artists outside of the traditional radio programming setup. The 30-minute mixshow segment, titled […]
“True Feelings”
“Chevy Ridin High”
“Roc With U”
Platinum and Grammy-award winning Houston rapper Chamillionaire is in the early stages of creating Venom, his third major label offering in the last three years. The album is the follow-up to the sophomore 2007 release Ultimate Victory, which garnered critical acclaimed but failed to meet the platinum-plus sales of Chamillionaire’s 2005 debut The Sound […]
“Road To Success”
This is a tough marketplace ya’ll. There is so much product floating around for you to listen to and between the hype, between artists with their own blogs, and magazines trying to hold on to their last breath of usefulness hopping on whatever trend is hot, how can you trust whether someone actually has good […]
Superstar actor Will Smith will produce an updated version of The Karate Kid, which was originally released in 1984. The remake will feature Smith’s son Jaden Smith in his third major role since his acting debut alongside his father in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness. The original 1984 flick starred Ralph Macchio […]
A Christmas classic will get a Hip-Hop makeover, thanks to a new Gap campaign featuring rapper Flo Rida and R&B vocalists Trey Songz and Janelle Monae. The international specialty retailer cited the appeal of Hip-Hop artists among brand marketers as motivation fro recruiting Songz and Flo Rida to write what it calls a “street-smart […]
Beyoncé Knowles may hold a permanent residence at the top of the Pop charts, but her private life has been everything but popularized. We’ve learned bits and pieces about Mrs. Carter’s life through her music and whatever tiny nuggets we are fed from the news. Beyoncé’s next release I AM…Sasha Fierce promises the both sides […]
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! IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING! Hello people. In my daily word, I generally try to say something of note, but today I don’t have much […]
Still in the midst of touring in support of his last project, the remix album The Timebomb/Back To the Future, Gang Starr co-founder Guru has announced the release of what marks only his second solo album in his illustrious career. Guru has teamed up once again with producer Solar to create Guru 8.0 Lost […]
