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Mike Winslow

Hip-Hop Rumors: Diddy and J. Cole…BEEF!!?

The rumor mill is swirling with reports that Diddy and North Carolina rapper J. Cole got into some sort of fight at Diddy’s VMA after party. The altercation took place during a rooftop party at The Dream Hotel in New York City. A bunch of people there said that J. Cole and Diddy had a […]

Africa, The Next Throne of ‘Hip-Hop’

I’ve mentioned this story before because it was one of those experiences that always stays with you. In December 2009, I wrote the following in a column at AllHipHop.com: “In 1996, while serving as GM of Wu-Tang Management, I participated in a private meeting with executives from RCA Records. At a certain point they brought […]

Young Jeezy: The Mixtape Monster

    After some time off, Young Jeezy lets the streets know he is back with his newest mixtape offering The Mixtape Monster (CTE). He comes out instantly swinging with Mariah Carey’s “Side Effects.” His verse on the mid-tempo is additional proof that any MC and Snowman collaboration is worth a listen.   The whole […]

Webbie: Savage Life 2

  “I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T…do you know what that means?” It means that once again, strong singles by independent artists are dominating mainstream Rap. Webbie is one of the youngsters hoping to be recognized as a credible, dominant southern powerhouse with his sophomore album, Savage Life 2 (Asylum).   Led by the female friendly club hit “Independent,” Webbie’s album […]

Lil Wayne Still With Cash Money Records

After months of speculation, representatives for Lil’ Wayne confirmed that the rapper is still signed to his native label, Cash Money/Universal and not a Jay-Z helmed Def Jam. “Lil’ Wayne is still on Cash Money/Universal and his label Young Money Entertainment is through Cash Money/Universal as well,” Lil Wayne’s publicist CJ Robinson confirmed with AllHipHop.com […]

Russell Simmons Releasing DVD Series On African-Americans

Black History month starts in February and Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons will release a new DVD series that focuses on various African-American trailblazers. The DVD’s, titled “The History Makers: Faith,” “The History Makers: Courage” and “The History Makers: Success,” detail inspiring success stories of African American luminaries who refused the lot handed out by an […]

Inspectah Deck: Rebel Yell

Swinging the lyrical sword of the chosen few Inspectah Deck takes on his personal ills with no fear. Still, INS has survived years of label turmoil and has settled in at a new home with Koch Entertainment/In the Paint Records with new comforts. Here he revels in his past successes and obstacles and his desire […]