Saigon discusses the State of Hip Hop

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFor six years, Saigon has been waiting to release his debut album, The Greatest Story Never Told. With the release of the album right around the corner, Saigon is making rounds with the media. Most recently, he talked with SOHH.com.Saigon discussed with the site the state of the hip hop community and his struggles. He discussed his days with Atlantic

DJ Kool Herc blasts the Health Care System

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterAs one of hip hop's founding fathers, DJ Kool Herc had almost fallen completely from the news. But, over the past few weeks, Herc has been at the top of the headlines. An illness has landed the famous DJ in the hospital.DJ Premier has been releasing information about DJ Kool Herc. It was revealed that Kool Herc could not afford his medical bills.

Fabolous faces Assault Charges in Atlanta

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFabolous has been named in a lawsuit in Atlanta, the details have flooded the internet. Throughout the course of his career, Fabolous has been accused of many things. Last year, his name was connected to a New York City murder.Recently, Fabolous was in Atlanta and he was hanging out in the club. A bartender at the club that night, Octavious Butler, is

Redman says he Almost Died

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterRecently, hip hop veteran, Redman, discussed some of the worst moments of his life. While he has enjoyed a long and successful career in rap, it has not been all good for the New Jersey rapper. Red said he had a horrible experience four days after Michael Jackson died.Much like the rest of the world, Redman was in shock over the death of the legend.

Tech N9ne tells about Lil Wayne/T-Pain collaboration

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterFollowing the popularity of "Got Money," Lil Wayne and T-Pain decided to team up. Initially, many thought it was a joke when Wayne said they would become T-Wayne. But, following their initial hit and the success of "Can't Believe It," fans were preparing for the album.Lil Wayne had major plans for 2009, but they were all changed when he learned he had

Jim Jones releasing "Capo" on E1 instead of Sony

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterDuring the Roc-A-Fella days, Jim Jones began rapping, but he did not sign with the Roc. Instead, he established a deal with Koch Records and he released two albums with the label. His third album came in 2006 and made Jones a household name.In 2006, Jim Jones was feuding with Jay-Z. Tired of the frequent disses, Jay-Z began responding. He boasted

On the Rise: Brandon Cain

By The Rap ScoutHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterNorth Carolina has a burgeoning hip hop scene in almost each part of the state. There is a major movement going on in the Winston-Salem area. Ever since 2008, Tr'e Game Entertainment has been the biggest hip hop movement in the Triad.The Tre' Game movement has been spearheaded by Brandon Cain and Nathyl Snipes. The two have been working on expanding the