Ya Boy Ft. Marsha Ambrosius
Reunion
Man Arrested For Murdering Fabolous’ Friend
A 26-year-old has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a childhood friend of rapper Fabolous to death inside of a Manhattan nightclub last month. Anthony Taylor , 26, was apprehended in Atlanta and is being accused of stabbing 25-year-old Shamel McKinney outside of Duvet, a trendy club in the citys troubled Flatiron district. Police […]
Glasses Malone: What U See Is What U Get
The West Coast is about more than just gangbanging and the occasional Dr. Dre produced single. Just ask rapper Glasses Malone. The Cali rappers story may have begun like many young men who come from his neighborhood, but hes taking his life lessons and following them in a new direction. Malone split his time growing […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Pimp C Update, Jay-Z’s Original Roc Boys, 50 Cent Da Snowman?
JOE BUDDEN IS MID-DECEMBER OR PUSHED BACK? The fever over Buddens Mood Music 3 has seemingly hit a high mark to the point where people are saying that the mixtape album has been pushed back to 2008. Thats not even close to the truth. The crew isnt giving an exact date. They are saying its mid-December […]
Kevin Michael: Grammy Bound
Armed with an undeniable sense of humor and big dreams, this Philly native with an afro is bound to catch your eye. But for the musician in Kevin Michael, the most important of the five senses to capture is your hearing. Equipped with this arsenal, theres little doubt you won’t, at least, take notice of […]
The Day Report: Radio Spins, In Hopes Of A Record Deal
Theres a new trend with unsigned artists. Well, its not really new, its about ten years old, but it hasnt really worked successfully, so it seems new. It appears that some folks who have money to spend, or relationships with independent radio promoters, are trying to increase their spins at urban radio in the […]
Un Rivera Talks Perfect Holiday, Lil’ Kim, New TV Show ‘Wifey’
Lance “Un” Rivera is known for his musical collaborations with Junior Mafia, Lil’ Kim and the Notorious B.I.G and now the Hip-Hop mogul-turned director is preparing to release his sophomore feature film, The Perfect Holiday. The Perfect Holiday, which stars Gabrielle Union, Morris Chestnut and Katt Williams, is a romance comedy about a divorced […]
Makaveli, Marco Bellini Clothing Lines Square Off In Court
A lawyer for Afeni Shakur’s Amaru Entertainment have denied allegations in a recent lawsuit that the Makaveli Branded “MB” logo infringes on the “MB” logo by the Marco Bellini Clothing Line. The Makaveli Branded clothing line was launched by Afeni Shakur in honor of her son, Tupac Shakur, who recorded The Don Killuminati: The […]
Irv Gotti Gets Second Season Of Reality Show
Hip-Hop mogul Irv “Gotti” Lorenzos reality TV show Gottis Way has been green lighted for season two. Gotti’s Way stars The Inc.’s CEO and founder Irv Gotti, as he and his wife Deb go through a separation while he balances being a father and a business man. ”We [have] officially announced that we’re […]
Play-N-Skillz: Spreading Wings…From Chamillionaire to UGK
Hip-Hop is a music that often is built on regions. It began in the North East before migrating to the West Coast and then down South. In recent years the Mid-West has really become a serious force in the industry. With artists like Paul Wall, Lil’ Flip, Slim Thug, and Chamillionaire, Texas Hip-Hop sought to […]
Spice 1 Undergoes Surgery, In Critical Condition
Bay area rap legend Spice 1 remains in critical condition, after being shot after he fell asleep in his car on Monday morning (December 3). Spice 1, born Robert Green, fell asleep for about 30 minutes in the driveway of his parents home, when he noticed someone was standing next to him. According […]
Birdman Ft. Fat Joe and Lil Wayne
Make Way
Shawty Lo Ft. Ludacris, Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, and Plies
Dey Know (Remix)
Quincy Jones: A Life Less Ordinary Part Two
AHHA: You really witnessed Hip-Hop in its infantile stages.Quincy Jones: Oh yeah, well theres always been spoken word in Black music. We have a major legacy and heritage and evolution, and the more [Hip-Hop] gets to know where it comes from, the easier it can know where its going. We were talking to the kids […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: R.I.P. Pimp C of UGK: A Video Retrospective
PIMP C IS DEAD. Im only two minutes in knowing of Pimp C’s death and I cant even believe it. Im thinking about it and I just cannot fathom that another Hip-Hop icon is dead. I didnt know Pimp C, but I know him. He was 33 years old. A Black man with loved ones, […]
Styles P.: Super Gangster (Extraordinary Gentleman)
Pulling from beats youd find somewhere in the mid 90s, Styles Ps Super Gangster (Extraordinary Gentleman) (Koch) plays out as a homage to the New York gangster rap era since lost in decadent 21st century Hip-Hop. Makes sense, right? After all, Styles has almost thirteen years under his belt, and a resume that includes […]
Exclusive: Details Emerge In Pimp C’s Death
UGK group member Chad “Pimp C” Butler was found dead in room at the Mondrian Hotel today around 9am PST, after members of the rappers family contacted the Sunset Strip property to report the artist missing. In a statement released by the Mondrian, the hotel received several calls this morning from concerned family members […]
BREAKING NEWS: Pimp C Dead In Los Angeles
UGK group member Chad “Pimp C” Butler was found dead in a hotel room this morning, according to reports. Firefighters responded to a 911 call placed from the Mondrian Hotel on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood, California. The rapper was found dead in his bed in a sixth floor hotel room. Details […]
Shape Up: Three Keys To Success – Strength Training
In parts 1 and 2 of this series, we discussed the importance of nutrition and cardiovascular activity. Its now time to complete the healthy trinity with the final key ingredient for cooking up your new physique: strength training. Whether your goal is to bulk up or slim down, strength training should be […]
Ghostface Killah: Iron Manual
Ghostface aka Paisley Fontaine goes in on his style, vision and that other Wu-Tang Clan album.Chances are, an above average rapper will drop a solid album or two or three, some good, some not so good, and call it a career. When it comes to Ghostface Killah, the odds are a bit better. Dennis Coles, […]
