1520 Sedgwick Ave. Tenants Team with Kool Herc To Buy Projects

Legendary Hip-Hop co-founder DJ Kool Herc is joining forces with US Senator Charles Schumer and residents of 1520 Sedgwick Avenue to unveil a tenant-sponsored plan to buy the affordable housing project.

The location, which is noted for being the birthplace of Hip-Hop, is currently on the auction block as it stands to lose its affordable housing program when its owners, BSR Management, sell the project to a private investment group.

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Snoop Dogg has High Hopes for Collabos

It seems that Snoop Dogg isn't content with just shaking up his image by doing a full-blown R&B song like his single Sensual Seduction, as the Doggfather recently revealed to MTV News his other ambitions.

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Blue Note Records Drops Science

Famed Jazz label Blue Note Records has long respected its influence among Hip Hop. The label has officiallu released mixtapes from Pete Rock, Lord Finesse and Biz Markie throughout the late '90s, while more recently endorsing remixes from talents such as Madlib and J Dilla.

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The Game Headed to Trial

As previously reported, The Game was hit with three felony charges; stemming from an incident that happened in February of 2007 in which the rapper was charged with possession of a firearm in a school zone, exhibiting a firearm on the grounds of a facility for minors and making criminal threats.

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Kanye West's Mother Dies From Heart Attack, Says Autopsy Report

The LA County Coroner has concluded that Donda West - mother and manager to son Kanye - died of a heart attack after her cosmetic surgery.

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Tony Yayo's Co-Defendant Reveals He Slapped Jimmy Henchman's Son

G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo (born Marvin Bernard) was in Manhattan Criminal Court this morning (Jan. 10) facing allegations that he struck the 14-year-old son of Czar Entertainment CEO Jimmy "Henchman" Rosemond.

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Yung Berg Talks Arrest; New Album

Chicago rapper Yung Berg is set to record the first video for his forthcoming full-length debut album, Look What You Made Me, just weeks after his arrest in Miami during a separate video shoot.

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Director Of Salacious Remy Ma Clip Speaks Out

The director behind a controversial Internet clip featuring a woman claiming to be the lover of rapper Remy Ma has issued his own statement surrounding the clip's authenticity.

Cliffy Barz of the WebTV show Harlem Streets, uploaded the clip to YouTube in December of 2007 featuring a Harlem woman who claimed to have had sexual relations with Remy Ma.

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Soulja Boy Makes History With 3 Million "Crank That" Downloads

Things continue to look up for Soulja Boy, as the 17-year-old rapper generated has 3 million downloads of his hit single "Crank That (Soulja Boy)."

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Bizzy Bone, DMX Shooting New Video In Graveyard

Rappers Bizzy Bone and DMX will team up later this month to shoot a video for Bizzy Bone’s latest single "A Song for You."

According to director Ethan Lader, the video for the song will be shot January 21 in Phoenix, Arizona, where they will turn a cemetery into a video set.

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Remy Ma’s Alleged Shooting Victim Sues For $80 Mil

Rapper Remy Ma has been slapped with an $80 million civil suit filed Wednesday (Jan. 9) from a former friend that maintains the artist shot her.

The suit comes one day before Remy Ma was to appear in court for pretrial proceedings, according to a report in the Village Voice.

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5 Secret Relationship Resolutions

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Can tech save the music biz?

When you're not inclined to give your product away for free, make your customers believe they're getting something for nothing.

That's the thinking behind some of the offerings music fans may see this year as the recording industry scrambles to offset losses from plunging CD sales and find new sources of revenue when many consumers simply download music for free.

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Five reasons to find a new job

If you're like many professionals, you daydream about leaving your underwhelming job to find a more-fulfilling (or at least better-paying) one, but you never do. Here are five reasons why you shouldn't put off your job search one more day.

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Lil Wayne Wrapping Up LP, Writing For Dr. Dre

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'She might need a dude like me,' says the tireless collaborator, whose new album features production by Timbaland, David Banner and Just Blaze.

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Beanie Sigel Sentenced To Halfway House

Earlier today (January 9) Philadelphia veteran rapper Beanie Sigel was sentenced to one day in jail and six months in an undisclosed halfway house for parole violations. The Roc-A-Fella star left the state without permission to go to Atlantic New Jersey, as well as made contact with a known felon, leading R. Barclay Surrick to send the rapper 18 months after his release.

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Hip Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 01/07/08

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Lupe Fiasco Vs. Rhymefest, Chicago Rappers Continue Barack Obama Debate

After openly debating their views on the 2008 Presidential candidates, SOHH recently caught up with two of Chicago's finest MC's to explain their political leanings, reveal how their views differ beyond just the candidates and why the issues go much deeper than just politics.

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Hip-Hop Producer's Conference Planned For March, Swizz Beatz & DJ Toomp Honored

This March hundreds of producers will descend on Phoenix, Arizona for the annual One Stop Shop producer's conference, presented by Sha Money XL's Money Management Group.

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Tony Yayo's Road Manager's House Shot Up; Firebombed

The Staten Island, New York house of an associate of 50 Cent and Tony Yayo was shot up and almost set on fire early yesterday morning.

According to The New York Post, unknown attackers shot up a house where Barja Walter lives around 4:45 am.

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Obama "I love the art of Hip-Hop;" Loses NH Primary

Senator Barack Obama is interested in utilizing rappers to educate youth with Hip-Hop, should he make it to the White House.

"I’ve met with Jay-Z; I’ve met with Kanye. And I’ve talked to other artists about how potentially to bridge that gap. I think the potential for them to deliver a message of extraordinary power that gets people thinking [is strong]," the presidential hopeful told Jeff Johnson on BET special What’s In It For Us?

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Prodigy Hospitalized; Jail Bid Postponed

Mobb Deep member Prodigy was a granted a 30-day stay, after being admitted to an emergency room last night (January 7).

While details as to why the New York bred emcee was hospitalized are unknown at press time, sources told AllHipHop.com that the rapper suffered from complications from sickle cell anemia and was released the same night.

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AHH Stray News: Busta Rhymes, Webbie, Ice Cube, Baby Bash

Hip-Hop star Busta Rhymes and Miami, Florida rapper Trick Daddy are slated to perform at the University of Central Florida Arena in Orlando, Florida later this month.

Baton Rogue, Louisiana rapper Webbie has revealed details about his upcoming album Savage Life 2.

Hip-Hop icon Ice Cube has teamed with DJ Pooh to launch a real-time streaming online streaming television network titled UVNTV.com.

Rapper Baby Bash will make an appearance at the 2008 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo tomorrow (January 9) from 2:00-5:00 PM.


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Jody Breeze Off Jazze Pha's Sho Nuff Label

Boyz N Da Hood group member Jody Breeze has officially parted ways with producer Jazze Pha and his ShoNuff Records imprint, AllHipHop.com has learned.






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Do Monkeys Pay for Sex?

It turns out that one of humanity's oldest professions may be even older than we thought: In a recent study of macaque monkeys in Indonesia, researchers found that male primates "paid" for sexual access to females — and that the going rate for such access dwindled as the number of available females went up.

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Mixtape Monday

Nas Drops Exclusive New Lyrics; Snoop Dogg Insists He Can Out-Sing Diddy

Webbie Strikes Back With Savage Life 2

After appearing on one of 2007's bigger hits, "Wipe Me Down" alongside Lil Boosie and Foxx, Trill Entertainment rapper Webbie aims to further his solo career in 2008. On February 26, along with Atlantic and Asylum Records, Trill will release Savage Life 2, the sequel to the Baton Rouge, Louisiana rapper's gold-selling 2005 debut.

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Sheek Louch and Snoop Speak on their Albums

Sheek Louch and Snoop Dogg recently spoke with MTV News separately to speak on their upcoming albums.

Sheek, whose album Silverback features a track called D-Block/Dipset, spoke on his relationship with the Harlem crew. "Dipset? Love. Love. You know our history with Cam and Jim Jones. We remember when Jim wasn't rapping. That's why I'm so proud of him. Now he's full-blown outta here. He's always had that swag, and our relationship with Children of the Corn and rapping in Harlem, battling, we've been with each other forever. It was time."


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Beanie Sigel & Freeway Air Out Grievances W/ Roc-A-Fella On G-Unit Radio

All's still not well at the Roc.

Last month, South Philly rapper Beanie Siegel talked about the lack of support Roc-A-Fella artists are getting from the label on Angie Martinez's Hot 97 radio show. Yet this time Beans seems to be blaming Jay-Z for the breakdown.


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Yung Joc Sets The Record Straight On His Recent Gun Charge Arrest

Atlanta rapper Yung Joc recently took time out with SOHH to explain what really happened with his airport gun charge, his connection to the T.I. informant, and why his last album, Hustlenomics, wasn't better received.

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XXL Magazine Fires EIC Elliott Wilson

Harris Publications' XXL Magazine has fired longtime editor-in-chief Elliott Wilson, AllHipHop.com has learned.

While details are sketchy, sources have confirmed that Wilson was relieved of his duties today (January 7).

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Chris Brown, 50 Cent Working With Michael Jackson

R&B singer Chris Brown may be one-step closer to his dream of recording with the Michael Jackson, thanks to a recent conversation with Black Eyed Peas’ front man will.I.am, who is executive producing the King of Pop’s new album.

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French President's Son Producing Hip-Hop

In an ironic twist of fate, it has been revealed that French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s eldest son produces Hip-Hop music.

Pierre Sarkozy produces under the name DJ Mosey with Da Crime Chantilly, a group of producers who have worked with a variety of French artists.

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Pharrell, Louis Vuitton Launch Fine Jewelry Line

Rapper/producer Pharrell Williams and designer Camille Miceli will unveil a new fine jewelry collection named Blason being launched with Fashion house, Louis Vuitton.

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Hip-Hop Producer Dr. Dre Debuts New Headphone Line

Producer Dr. Dre and Interscope chairman Jimmy Iovine have teamed with Monster Cable Products to design "Beats by Dr. Dre" high performance headphones.

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Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine To Announce New Product At CES Show

Legendary producer Dr. Dre and Chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records Jimmy Iovine will announce the debut of Monster Cable's latest product at a press conference tomorrow (January 6) in Las Vegas.

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