How is everything? Another week gone by, another twenty cents made as OJ gets sent to prison for at least nine years, Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich gets arrested for trying to sell President-elect Obamas senate seat, and unemployement continues to rise with Bank of America planning to cut more than 35,000 jobs in the next… Read more »
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Violator All-Star DJs and M.I.A. are partnering with Koch Entertainment to celebrate and support the release of the late K-Swifts Greatest Hits album. K-Swift, real name Khia Edgerton, died in a tragic pool accident on July 21. A growing star, Swift at the time of her death had the one of the top… Read more »
How does an artist who spent most of his career as a diamond in the rough MC stay relevant for several years before finally enjoying commercial success? Common has managed to do so with ease. Finally getting his long overdue mainstream recognition with the assistance of his successful acting career, Common’s eighth… Read more »
Truthfully I wanna rhyme like Common Sense, [But I did five mill’]I ain’t been rhymin like Common since, quipped Jay-Z on his song Moment of Clarity. The point is clear; rhyming for the sake of the art doesnt really pay. But then again Chicago rhyme slinger Common isnt doing so bad. Surely youve seen… Read more »
Hey everybody! Hope all is well. This week I came across a new joint that made my skin crawl. I am a true fan of R&B, and it just hurts my soul when older artists feel the need to try and keep up with todays new artists. I agree that reinventing yourself is always a… Read more »
Cadillac Records really could have solely been the life story of blues legend Muddy Waters; or of the feisty Etta James or even a whole depiction of the trials and tribulations of Little Walter. However, the film takes on the arduous task of including all of these artists and more while chronicling their rise to… Read more »
Lil Wayne has ended a spectacular 2008 with eight Grammy nominations, topping the list of all artists. Rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West scored six nominations each, while Dangermouse, Atlanta rapper T.I. and Chicago’s Lupe Fiasco both landed four nods. Lil Wayne’s Carter III – which is the top selling album of 2008 and… Read more »
William Balfour, the man at the center of the investigation surrounding the deaths of singer/actress Jennifer Hudsons mother, brother and nephew, has been arrested. Balfour, Hudsons estranged brother-in-law, was formally charged with three counts of murder in connection with the slayings, after his arrest on Monday (December 1) at Stateville Correctional Center. The… Read more »
DISCLAIMER: 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.MY DAILY TWO CENTS I am going to start the rumors off with the Signs The World Is Coming To An End and the Epic Fail of the… Read more »
Iconic sport lifestyle brand Puma will celebrate 60 years of existence with a series of free concerts featuring rapper Charles Hamilton and New Orleans rhyme duo The Knux. The entertainers will join pop collective Chester French and DJ Jus Ske on Monday (December 1) for the Happy Birthday Puma concert at the Music Hall… Read more »
Just when I thought I was out… they pull me back in. Michael Corleone The Godfather, Part III Just when you thought it was safe, Im back. It’s Thanksgiving, it’s football, and we have some games to discuss. This year we have three games for our viewing pleasure. While the 12:30 PM and… Read more »
The decade-plus wait for the follow-up to the classic Only Built for Cuban Linx will end next year, as Raekown has confirmed the release of Cuban Linx 2 for March 2009. The original 1995 full length remains widely praised by fans and critics alike, and is considered to be one of best LPs ever… Read more »
Lil Wayne is wrapping up a stellar year with a star-studded 24-city tour that will lead him into 2009. On December 1, the Cash Money Millionaire will kick off the I Am Music Tour at Miamis America Airlines Arena with a multi-genre supporting cast of opening acts. The tour will run through January… Read more »
The flamboyance and bravado of Suge Knight, the co-founder and former CEO of Death Row Records caused a great deal of controversy in the early 90s. Knight and his entourage of cronies were often spotted in their trademark blood red attire, partying and living the good life. After all, the labels marquee artists were… Read more »
Let the record show that MCs skilled at slinging deft lyrics with comedic wit dont get the same props as those more focused on drug and gun tales. Not convinced? Ask Redman or Slick Rick. But one versatile rapper, Atlantas Chris Ludacris Bridges, is out to stake his claim at upper echelon rap recognition. … Read more »