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Grouchy Greg

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.

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The Last Word: Chris Brown Writes For Britney Spears, Pussycat Dolls Say No to Stripping, and Beyonce Talks Her Role As Etta James

What’s new, world conquerors? The end of the week is here and all we have to show for it is Obama and McCain coming together on the anniversary of 9/11 on Thursday, the federal government officially taking over mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac as they battle this whole housing crisis, Lance Armstrong coming […]

Kanye West, Manager Arrested At LAX

Grammy Award winner Kanye West and his manager were arrested at Los Angeles International Airport this morning (Thursday), after an encounter with the paparazzi escalated.   According to several reports, the altercation took place close to the American Airlines terminal at LAX and started when an unidentified photographer began taking photos of the rapper.   […]

EXCLUSIVE: Ludacris Shoots Down Retirement Reports

A recent Los Angeles Times article has created widespread talk of Ludacris’ impending retirement from Hip-Hop in pursuit of Hollywood.However, in an exclusive statement to AllHipHop.com, the Atlanta-based rapper says the rumors are exaggerated.“I never said I was retiring from Hip-Hop today,” Ludacris who celebrates his 33rd birthday today. “Music is my first love and […]

Mariah Attempts to Block Memoir from Alleged Lover

Superstar songstress Mariah Carey has sent a cease-and-desist order to famed music producer and former confidant Damion “Damizza” Young, attempting to block the release of his tell-all memoir Guilty By Association.   As a producer, Young helped craft Carey’s award-winning singles “I Still Believe,” “Irresistible,” and “Crybaby.”   Young also worked behind the scenes on […]