Though his music career was doing well in 2008, T.I. was also facing a one-year jail sentence in 2008. I’m sure everyone remembers the day T.I. was supposed to be at the BET awards but he was arrested for attempting to purchase guns from a federal agent. 2008 was a crazy year for T.I. The pros were the music. The summer of 2008 was when […]
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Let’s take a step back into time when social media did not exist and obsessing over your favorite artist was different. Besides going out and buying their album, attending their concerts, being glued to the radio or television for an exclusive interview, and standing in long lines for meet and greets, how would you get to know the real person behind your favorite music? The […]
The argument of who invented Trap Music has been a popular question lately. Between T.I., Gucci Mane, and Jeezy, everyone argued all three. For those who have been listening to all three since their careers started, one would look at the timeline and argue T.I. “There was no such thing as Trap Music prior to [T.I.]. It didn’t exist,” he said. Though T.I. may not […]
Tons of creatives under one roof. Art from all over North Carolina. New fashion as well as retro looks. MC’s showcasing their bars. A buffet of wings & cakes next to brightly colored-custom shades. This is Sauce Gala 2018: A Visual Fantasy brought to us by Milan Hightower. DJ Stampede blessed us with smooth sets throughout the expo as vendors displayed their art. From canvases, […]
Kynard- Bout Dat(Official Video) Making his first appearance on the IAHHM platform is rising artist Kynard, here to drop off his single and video “Bout That”. This creative video is based off the huge commercial movie “The Hangover”, this idea alone is brilliant enough to keep the listeners intrigued as well as clever bars from Kynard and a strong feature from Q Carter. Kynard is […]
NEW IAHHM MEMBER AND Host Chapo Dinero and Coop brings you the hottest podcast in the underground with The Hotbox. ya #1 source for beats, booty, and bentleys! So step in, relax and let the weed ease ya mind. Episode 7 Chapo Dinero discuss LeBron vs MJ, Women, & Pablo Escobar. Plus hot new music!
The Come Up: Producer Tavaras Jordan This article has taken some time to complete, but I would love for you guys to take the time and allow me to introduce possibly the next big producer out of NC since 9th Wonder. Tavaras Jordan, The New Art Society associate, is from Johnsonville, NC a small town outside of Fayetteville. I first got wind of Tavaras […]
Wisdom Wednesday- Mental Health in the black community, we listen to personal stories surrounding mental health from men and women, the issues within the black community in regards to emotions, men having to hide it and it’s free game for women to express it. We also touch on social media; a triggering factor in playing a part of mental health. Build bonds without being messy, […]
The Magic Number Theory By Hip Hop DX What do Beastie Boys, The Fugees, Migos and Flatbush Zombies all have in common? Yes, they all rap – but the second most obvious answer is that all these groups have 3 MC’s. Of all possible MC configurations, the trio has been the most impactful throughout Hip Hop history. The Magic Number Theory: Let’s break it down… […]
IAHHM TOP 10 VIDEO COUNTDOWN Added a new feature I’m sure y’all will like to the site, Introducing our very own Top 10 Video Countdown for unsigned artists. We’ll be bringing you this countdown every weekend, If you would like to submit your music video email us at iamhiphopmag@gmail.com “youtube” in the subject line. Congratulations to everyone who made the countdown. Let’s keep pushing the […]