• The Beastie Boys to be Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame By Chuck D
  CHUCK D TO INDUCT THE BEASTIE BOYS INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME
• Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Funk Master Flex Steal A Nicki Minaj Exclusive From DJ Clue?
  Last night, New York’s HOT 97 DJ Funk Master Flex went on a long rant during his radio show against Power 105.1 DJ, DJ Clue.  The rant was sparked because DJ Clue was bragging about beating Flex in the ratings the night before on twitter. In his sound off, Flex claims that he went into…
• “Trayvon Martin and the Fatal History of American Racism”
  EDITORIAL: YOU ARE TRAYVON MARTIN
• Nicki Minaj [BGA] Ft. 2 Chainz “Beez In The Trap”
  NICKI MINAJ AND 2 CHAINZ GET TOGETHER FOR A NEW SONG “BEEZ IN THE TRAP”
• T.I. “I Need Dollas”
  Filed under: MUSIC Tagged: T.I.
• Busta Rhymes Ft. Reek Da Villian “Birthday Cake Remix”
  Filed under: MUSIC Tagged: Busta Rhymes, Reek Da Villian
• HEATER OF THE DAY: Bengie B [BGA] “I’m Loaded”
  Filed under: Breeding Ground, MUSIC Tagged: Bengie B, HEATER OF THE DAY, Smoke DZA [BGA]
• Toronto Producers Boi-1da, T-Minus Host Syposium This Week In Miami
  DRAKE’S PRODUCERS LAUNCH PRODUCTION SYMPOSIUM IN MIAMI!
• Big KRIT “I Got This”
  Filed under: MUSIC Tagged: Big KRIT

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• Beyonce Heading Back To Stage For First Performance Since 2011
  BEYONCE TO HIT THE STAGE FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2011!
• Tyga’s Bus Shot Up; Two Injured Including Rapper Honey Cocaine
  TYGA’S BUS SHOT UP IN NEBRASKA, RAPPER HONEY COCAINE SHOT!
• Hip-Hop Rumors: Teyana Taylor Brawls With A Stripper, Breaks Window at LIV
  Lately, it seems like the only way Teyana Taylor gets any press is when she gets into a physical altercation, or when she allegedly releases XXX pics of herself on the net. Is she still even rapping or singing anymore? Anyway, Teyana was at it again last night getting into a physical altercation with a stripper…
• Snoop, Tour Manager Sued For Allegedly Abusing Female Driver
  SNOOP, TOUR MANAGER AND PEREZ HILTON SUED BY DRIVER WHO SAYS SHE WAS BEAT UP BEFORE A SHOW!
• Hip-Hop Rumors: Cincinnati Bengal Cedrick Benson Wilds Out at SWSX!
  When AllHipHop did the Breeding Ground at SXSW, we knew it would be a crazy time. But it apparently got super crazy when a certain NFL player was going through the venue (Kiss N Fly) on an apparent tirade to menace people. According to sources, Cedrick Benson was a terror up in the venue, which…
• Streets of SXSW: LeCrae Brings His Feel-Good Rap to Austin
  REACH RECORDS ARTIST LECRAE DELIVERS THE GOOD WORD OVER GREAT BEATS AT SXSW!
• Daily Word: Learn the Lesson!!!
  Greetings and Salutations, my creatures of excellence! Welcome to another opportunity to do it better than before! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to learning the lessons that life will inevitably throw in your way. Ready or Not, Prepared or Unprepared, Knowledgeable or Unknowledgeable – Life will always test you! These tests are never meant to…
• B.o.B. Reveals Cover Art For “Strange Clouds” Album; Preview New Single “Where Are You”
  (AllHipHop News) After performing at the Warner Sound showcase last week at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas, Grand Hustle and Atlantic recording artist B.o.B. has officially unveiled the cover art for his sophomore studio album, Strange Clouds. The album, which will be released on May 1, has confirmed features from T.I., Andre 3000, Nelly, Lil Wayne,…
• An AllHipHop.com Moment in Women’s Rap History: Oaktown’s 3.5.7 (Reunited With Hammer!)
  WE’RE SALUTING THE LADIES IN MARCH – OAKTOWN’S 3.5.7 WERE PIONEERS OF SEXY!

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• Roc Nation’s Rita Ora Talks Jay-Z and BIC
  From our friends at Vibe Vixen Twenty-one-year-old Rita Ora’s name has been buzzing since her first single on Roc Nation, “Party & Bulls**t” dropped a few weeks ago. The blonde-haired UK bombshell recently sat with GQ.com (UK) to discuss her current climb to celebrity, touching on everything from her familial connection to the Roc Nation…
• Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Sean Kingston Attack a Woman?!
  This can’t be good for Sean Kingston’s wholesome image! The “Beautiful Girls” singer and BFF of Justin Bieber was recently served with a civil summons and complaint from a woman who says he attacked her. The woman says that Kingston and his posse “gang attacked” her after a concert in 2010 and has now filed…
• AHH Stray News: Hilltop Hoods Top Adele, Trinity Hip-Hop Fest, Boot Camp Clik
  HILLTOP HOODS TOP ADELE, TRINITY HIP-HOP FEST GOING DOWN, BOOT CAMP REUNITES AND HEADS WEST!
• Nicki Minaj Heading To Europe For “Pink Friday” Tour
  BARBZ IN THE UK REJOICE! NICKI IS COMING!
• Fifteen Years Later, “Love Jones” Film Still Inspires
  WHO CAN FORGET A SMOOTH LARENZ TATE RIPPING POEMS FOR NIA LONG? “LOVE JONES”!
• Yung Berg Hits the Studio With New Acts
  (AllHipHop News) Rapper Yung Berg welcomed AllHipHop.com into the studio, as he put the finishing touches on his artist Mia Rey’s first album to be released on his Yung Fly Movement (YFM) imprint. In between his own albums, Berg has kept busy building his emerging brand, in addition to producing for some of the top…
• Daily Word: See Your Value!!!
  Happy Monday, My Destined and Determined!! Welcome to the start of a wonderful week! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to Seeing Your Value!! Imagine for a second that you lost all of your worldly possessions. Your money, your car, your home, you job title, your affiliations…Everything… What would you be worth? Before you answer that…
• Children’s Story: Should Hip-Hop Have a Mandatory Retirement Age?
  WILL HIP-HOP GROW GRACEFULLY INTO ITS GROWN FOLK YEARS? READ THE EDITORIAL!
• Streets of SXSW: Raekwon Keeps His Pants Up & His Haters Down
  RAEKWON CHECKS IN FROM THE SXSW STAGE & AN AUSTIN BOUTIQUE – WATCH THE VIDEO!

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• 9th Wonder Talks About SXSW, Updates Fans on Plans with Jamla Label
  (AllHipHop News) Famed North Carolina producer 9th Wonder spoke with AllHipHop.com about his upcoming projects during the 2012 SXSW music conference. 9th, who performed at New York’s Hot 97/L.A.’s Power 106′s “Who’s Next Battle for the Best MC” hit the stage with his breakout artist Rapsody. After the show, 9th Wonder explained his plans for…
• Jermaine Dupri Debuts Internet Sensation, R&B Crooner Brandon Hines
  Someone’s got their eyes focused on the internet, having started his own social network and even discovering talented singers via YouTube (Dondria), super producer Jermaine Dupri is now bringing internet sensation Brandon Hines to the spotlight. Does he stand above the rest? You bet. Hines appeared on the scene in 2006 with his independent debut…
• Hip-Hop Rumors: Beyonce Says Blue Ivy Looks Like Jay-Z
  Roc Nation artist Melanie Fiona has been on a publicity tour promoting her new album “The MF Life” which drops on March 20, and the media has been hammering her every step of the way about her boss’ baby. Well, Melanie finally cracked and spilled the beans to US Weekly. Peep what she told them below:…
• Timbaland Performs New Song At The Breeding Ground Showcase #VIBEhouseSXSW
  TIMBALAND PREMIERES NEW SONG WITH MISSY ELLIOTT AT BREEDING GROUND SHOWCASE AT #VIBEHOUSESXSW
• Chevy Woods Brings Out Wiz Khalifa & Taylor Gang @ The Breeding Ground Showcase at #VIBEHouseSXSW
  CHEVY WOODS BRINGS OUT WIZ KHALIFA & TAYLOR GANG AT BREEDING GROUND SHOWCASE #VIBEHOUSESXSW
• Questlove Talks Jay-Z Advice and the Supergroup with Amy Winehouse That Never Happened
  (AllHipHop News) Many artists who achieve success on the level of fame, money, and chart-topping albums agree that the urge to stray from what brought them to the table can be a challenge. However, Questlove credits his former Def Jam boss, Jay-Z, for keeping him and his group, The Roots, musically and artistically intact. “(Jay-Z) didn’t…
• Nicki Minaj Reveals Tracklisting For “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded”; Hits Stores April 3
  (AllHipHop News) Young Money’s Nicki Minaj recently revealed the tracklisting for her sophomore studio album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, which is scheduled to hit stores on April 3. Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded features 17 tracks while the deluxe edition will contain 22. Young Money founder Lil Wayne is featured on the album twice, while Drake, despite having…

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• Hip-Hop Rumors: “Watch The Throne II” Coming this Year?
  We hear Jay-Z and Kanye West have already started working on a few new tracks together. Could there be a “Watch The Throne” II dropping in 2012? Speaking of collabo albums, word on the block is that Drake and Trey Songz have begun working on a few tracks for a collaborative album set to drop…
• SWW: The Sisters With Voices Gear Up For A New Tour
  After a 15-year hiatus from the studio, one of the most successful R&B groups from the ’90s is back with a new album and a new tour to match. SWV (Sisters with Voices) are set to release their new album, I Miss Us on April 17 and have already seen their first single “CoSign” hit…
• Mistah F.A.B. and Problem on Why SXSW is Critical for Artists and Rap
  MISTAH F.A.B. & PROBLEM CHECK IN FROM THE STREETS OF SXSW IN AUSTIN, TEXAS!
• Hip-Hop Rumors: A Rumor Gets Cleared Up A$AP!
  It looks like something has gone wrong in the rumors world swirling around SXSW. While it is apparently clear that A$AP Rocky does not care too much about the XXL Freshman Class, one thing that’s not as clear is what happened between A$AP and Machine Gun Kelly (MGK). For one, we heard they had a…
• Watch a Livestream of the AllHipHop.com/VibeHouse Breeding Ground Showcase from SXSW
  (AllHipHop News) AllHipHop.com, VIBE, and Cashmere Agency present the SXSW Breeding Ground showcase live from Austin, Texas. Tune in at the link below. This mega-showcase includes: Snoop Dogg Timbaland BIg K.R.I.T. Young Guru Six Reasons [BGA] Erreon Lee [BGA] Airplane Boys Dee 1 [BGA] Joi Starr the Stepkids BJ the Chicago Kid Tito Lopez [BGA]…
• Hip-Hop Rumors: Charles Hamilton Releases J.Cole Diss Track
  Charles Hamilton raced back from his Sonic religious retreat to drop a diss record toward J.Cole. In the track, Hamilton accuses J.Cole of dissing Jay-Z , insinuates that J.Cole doesn’t write his own rhymes and takes credit for setting up J.Cole’s deal at Roc Nation. In the track, Hamilton raps: “I remember when I met…
• Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay-Z Shelving Jay Electronica Album For Lack of Singles
  Last week, Jay Electronica tweeted that his album was completely done and had already been handed in to his label, Roc Nation. Well, according to Questlove of the Roots, Roc Nation boss Jay-Z doesn’t feel the album is complete because it “has no singles on it.” “Jay, Shawn Carter, has the record and listens to…
• Lil Wayne Hits SXSW With New Clothing line Trukfit
  LIL WAYNE AND YOUNG MONEY ROCK TRUKFIT AT SXSW!
• Hip-Hop Rumors: MGK Confronts A$AP Rocky Over “Corny As F*ck” Comment?
  Although we hear A$AP Rocky initially refused XXL’s 2012 Freshman cover, in an interview with FUSE that was released this morning, A$AP seemed a little aggy about not being on the cover and even went as far as calling a few of the cover artists out as “corny as f*ck”. “Personally, I’ma speak my mind,…

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• Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Wyclef Being Extorted?!
  This is one explosive rumor right here! Word on the block is that Wyclef Jean is allegedly very close to filing for bankruptcy because he is being extorted! Our snitches tell us that Wyclef is allegedly “robbing everybody because he’s damn near broke. Clef ripped off the Yele Charity because he’s having money problems.” Reports…
• Eminem Affiliate Denaun Porter Announces New Solo EP “tHe mEmO”
  (AllHipHop News) It’s been over 10 years since Detroit’s D12 made their major label debut, Devil’s Night. Since then, the group has undergone challenges – the most significant being the death of leader, Proof, in 2006. Following his death, Denaun Porter stepped up to act as rapper Eminem’s hypeman during his infrequent stage shows. A…
• Daily Word: Be Extraordinary!!!
  Happy Friday, my creatures of Greatness!! Welcome to the best day of your entire life….. EVERYDAY!!!! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to Being Extraordinary! Contrary to popular belief, no one was put on this earth to merely survive! We were not put here to struggle, and we were surely not put here to be “regular.” Out of all…
• R&B Has a New Thug? Meet August Alsina
  Move over Trey Songz. We’ve got a new R&B thug in town, and he goes by the name of August Alsina. If you’ve had your ear to the streets over the past few weeks, you’ve heard the New Orleans Native Alsina’s remix to the Kirko Bangz jam “Drank In My Cup.” (But at just age…
• Red Bull Music Academy Rolls Through Philly with 9th Wonder, Phonte & DJ Rich Medina
  IN PHILLY, 9TH WONDER & PHONTE TALK THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF THEIR ILLUSTRIOUS CAREERS
• Nas “The Don”
  NEW NAS “THE DON”
• Roc-A-Fella Founder Kareem “Biggs” Burke Pleads Guilty: Faces Five Years In Prison
  ROC-A-FELLA CO-FOUNDER KAREEM “BIGGS” BURKE GETS A MANDATORY 5 YEARS; LEAD PROSECUTOR SPEAKS!
• @SXSW Live Stream 8:40PM EST: Grand Hustle, MMG and More Featured in Warner Sound Showcase
  WATCH A LIVE STREAM OF MMG & GRAND HUSTLE ARTISTS FROM SXSW AT 8:40pm EST!
• Syrian President Bashar al-Assad Grooves To Hip-Hop As War Rages On
  PRESIDENT OF SYRIA BUMPS HIP-HOP AS COUNTRY FIGHTS A WAR!

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• Hip-Hop Rumors: 2Chainz Brings Out Kanye West at SXSW, Huge Melee Breaks Out!
  Last night at S.O.B’s 30th Anniversary showcase sponsored by AllHipHop.com at SXSW in Austin, Texas, 2Chainz shocked the crowd when he brought out mega-star Kanye West. The fans went bananas and a huge fight ensued. We hear security could barely contain the mayhem once Yeezy took the stage and began addressing the crowd. Several other…
• Rising R&B Group SoundSick Aims To Inject New Life Into R&B
  CHECK OUT THIS Q&A WITH NEW R&B GROUP SOUNDSICK…DO THEY HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
• Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Rick Ross Signing Omarion to MMG?
  Rumor has it that Rick Ross is looking to add an R&B singer to Maybach Music Group and has approached none other than former B2K frontman, Omarion. The singer was chilling back stage at Ricky Rozay’s recent show at the Hammerstein Ballroom, and even hopped on stage for a few songs. We hear that Ross…
• David Banner Drops Single With Big K.R.I.T., Discusses “The Movement”
  DAVID BANNER IS DROPPING A NEW SINGLE WITH BIG K.R.I.T. AND LAUNCHING A NEW “MOVEMENT” !!
• Hip-Hop Rumors: Nicki Minaj Bans Safaree from Her Video Set!
  Nicki Minaj is in Hawaii shooting her new video from “Starships”, and we hear she has allegedly banned her boyfriend/personal assistant/hype man/punching bag, Safaree “Scaff Beezy” Samuels,  from the set. A source from the set apparently overheard Nicki telling her security to make sure Safaree is kept off of the video set. “Keep him out…
• Joie Manda to Take Over as President of Def Jam Recordings
  EVER EVOLVING, DEF JAM ANNOUNCES A NEW PRESIDENT – JOIE MANDA
• “Awkward Black Girl” Star Issa Rae Tours Country, Signs Deal With Production Company
  If you have access to YouTube, then you’ve definitely heard of “The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl”, a series created by Stanford graduate, Issa Rae. The series follows J, played by Rae, who often finds herself in awkward situations involving men, her co-workers, and all types of uncomfortable situations young people experience. In the series,…
• Daily Word: Be Stubborn!!
  Greetings and Salutations! Welcome to a new day and a new opportunity to do it better! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to being stubborn!! Soooooo…… I don’t know whether it was the weather, something in the air, or mercury retrograde (for all my astrology folks out there), but yesterday was an interesting day to say the least. I receive e-mails…
• Michael Miller: West Coast Hip-Hop, A History In Pictures
  PHOTOGRAPHER MICHAEL MILLER HAS TAKEN SOME OF THE MOST ICONIC WEST COAST RAP FLICKS IN HISTORY!

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To some, hip-hop is music. In reality though, hip-hop is a culture. It has evolved into a mainstream musical genre that is present all over the world and serves as a playbook for a lifestyle that exudes coolness and class. Gone are the days of music videos with guys outside in thick gold chains trying to pick up an around the way girl. Today’s videos are shot in VIP lounges or in cars worth upwards of a hundred thousand dollars with a plethora of beautiful models and bottles overflowing with pricey champagne.

One star that has managed to create a name for himself on and off the mic is Kanye West. He began producing music for Roc-A-Fella Records before dropping hit after hit from his own albums.

West, while sometimes being mentioned in the middle of a controversy, is the perfect example of today’s hip-hop artist. He’s always stylishly dressed, often has multiples hits in the rotations of radio stations at the same time, and he’s known worldwide. His “Watch the Throne” tour, also starring Jay-Z will be playing in Mexico and all over the Europe.

An artist following in Kanye’s footsteps to superstardom is Drake. The Canadian-born artist who was once known for his role in the teen drama “Degrassi,” has blown up into the artist who needs no last name. He keeps the constant company of his very famous label-mates Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne.

While Drake is not touring all of Europe with Jay-Z, he does have a huge following. His “Club Paradise” tour is touring all across the United States; east, west, and in between.

An artist known for exposing a sexier side of hip-hop is Trey Songz. His slower more seductive tracks draw a largely female fan base and exemplify how many different scenarios hip-hop can enter. While critics call hip-hop abomination to women, Trey Songz’s tracks express an appreciation and desire to please and enjoy women both sexually and materially.

Trey is also taking his show on the road right before the release on his next album with the “Anticipation 2our.” He will take his seductive blend of hip-hop and R&B as well as rapper Big Sean, up and down the east coast.

There are many different people with different opinions of hip-hop, but one thing is for sure. Love it or hate it, hip-hop is bigger than just music.