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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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Spragga Benz’ Son Shot And Killed

Son of Dancehall artist and Shottas, star, Spragga Benz was killed under questionable circumstances late Saturday night in Kingston, Jamaica.   According to police reports, Carlton ‘Carlie’ Grant Jr., who also appeared in the 2002 Shottas flick, was shot when members of a police party patrol stopped two men on a bicycle along Church Street, […]

The Lauryn Hill Chronicles

Lauryn Hill. The name alone conjures up images of what an entertainer can aspire to become. Part rapper. Part singer. Part actress/activist. All woman. The consummate professional with countless awards to back it up. Which makes her current absence all the more puzzling, considering her influence among countless peers, veterans and rookies. As the lone female member […]

EXCLUSIVE: T-Pain Talks ‘T-Wayne’ Album With Lil Wayne

With their two most recent collaborations gaining airplay and chart positions, T-Pain and Lil Wayne’s proposed collaborative effort also continues to build momentum.   The T-Wayne project has even gained the support and involvement of several high profile producers, T-Pain told AllHipHop.com during a recent interview promoting his third studio album, Thr33 Rings.   “That’s […]

DMX Released From Miami Jail

Rapper DMX has been released from a Miami prison earlier today (August 27) according to published reports.   TMZ.com reports that DMX pleaded guilty to minor drug possession charges in exchange for timed served. He was also issued a $483 fine.   A bench warrant for DMX’s arrest is still in effect in Arizona, where […]