Instead of broadcasting how we smokin trees, on the radio, we need to hear more local MCs/ Where you at? Come on where you at? This is the difference between MCing and rap/ Rappers spit rhymes that are mostly illegal, MCs spit rhymes to uplift they people/ Peace, love, unity, and havin funthese are the… Read more »
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Chicago rapper/actor Common has joined an all-star lineup of performers taking part in the 4th Annual Jazz In the Gardens in Miami Gardens, Florida this March. Common is among the evenings headlining acts, which will be hosted by radio personality Tom Joyner. Other headlining artists are Anthony Hamilton, Erykah Badu, Maze featuring Frankie… Read more »
Incarcerated rapper Belo has been ordered to pay the family of a murdered man $8 million dollars over a 2002 slaying. Belo, born Darnell Smith, is a member of Chicago rap group Do or Die. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murder of Raynard Pinkston. The family brought… Read more »
Chicago rapper Lupe Fiasco was one of seven winners of USA Network’s first ever Character Approved Awards. The network chose seven artists based on their “cultural impact, legacy and persona.” Lupe Fiasco was honored with an award for Music, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales was honored for his role in the New Media/Technology field, David Chang… Read more »
Barack Obama may face many challenges as the country’s newest President, but LL Cool J has a bit of advice for the new Commander in Chief. In an open letter to Obama, the rap icon congratulates the politician on attaining his new position while acknowledging the tough road that lies ahead. The next… Read more »
Twista has confirmed plans to reunite with producer Traxster on the Chicago emcee’s forthcoming solo album. Traxster executive produced Twista’s 1997 LP Adrenaline Rush, the rapper’s first gold project and one many critics and fans still consider his best work. For his new album Category F5, Twista is confident they can recapture the… Read more »
In a time when genres are getting stale and the music industry is running low on inspiration and album sales alike, singer, songwriter and producer Colin Munroe is blurring the lines of how music is defined, bringing his own refreshing blend of rock, pop, Hip-Hop and soul to the masses. Munroe has been keeping busy… Read more »
William Balfour has pleaded not guilty today (January 20) on first degree murder and home invasion charges stemming from the triple homicide of Jennifer Hudson relatives Jason Hudson (brother), Darnell Donerson (mother), and 7 year-old nephew Julian King. Balfour is the estranged husband of Jennifer’s sister Julia, and remains in custody without bail. … Read more »
Drumma Boy is aware your production catalogue is only as good as your last beat. And for that reason, the Memphis native makes sure that every new track he creates is a potential hit. This philosophy helped Drumma to have a phenomenal 2008, where the preeminent producer supplied Young Jeezy with his #1 Rap and… Read more »
All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.BABY UPDATE! NAS AND KELIS ARE EXPECTING? Just as we debunk the rumor of Mya being impregnated by a billionaire, we get a new rumor!! Nas & Kelis may be… Read more »
2009 is here and the streets are uncertain. The economy is deteriorating. Political change and turmoil abound and socially we have police killing unarmed cooperating men. The more things change, the more they stay the same.The 1990s had similar issues and historically, in the tradition of Melle Mel, MC’s have generally risen to the occasion… Read more »
The oft-underestimated Midwest region continued to carve out their own distinct identity with a nice mix of mainstream and underground stars. Chicago elites Kanye West and Common were joined by Lupe Fiasco, who courtesy of the well-received The Cool began to receive recognition as one of the games premier young artists. Detroits Hip-Hop scene… Read more »
Check out Chicago MC, GLC [G.O.O.D. Music] and The Game spit a freestyle.
President-elect Barack Obamas landmark 2008 presidential run not only galvanized the nation, but ignited a renewed sense of political awareness and music from Hip-Hop artists. The noticeable trend began slowly at the end of 2007 through artists such as Common and Talib Kweli, both of whom publicly supported Barack Obamas then perceived long shot… Read more »
Coming off winning a Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 2007, 2008 was supposed to follow with more accolades as Jennifer Hudson made her long awaited return to music. Instead, the singer/actress, who garnered a healthy buzz for her debut album with the lead single Spotlight, found herself on the receiving end of a major… Read more »
