The Last Word: Yuletide Edition
Whats the deal, people? 2008 is fast approaching, and Im still reeling from everything thats gone down this year. From the downfall of sports heroes to the race to be the next leader of the free world to racial tensions still being front and center, its been an eventful 2007. And with that, I had […]
Will Smith Apology Accepted By Anti-Defamation League
After making a questionable comment on Adolph Hitler in The Daily Record, a Scottish newspaper and later apologizing for it, actor Will Smith and his apology have been accepted by the Anti-Defamation League. “He took immediate steps to clarify his words and unequivocally condemn Hitler as an evil person,” said Abraham H. Foxman, ADL […]
The Socialite: Can We Talk? Like, In-Person?
With a new year on the horizon, its only natural for most of us to sit down with a pen and a pad excuse me, this is 2007 in front of our computers, and script out New Years Resolutions. Some of us are looking to expand our business, save more money, work-out more […]
Its All In The Game: If The Glove Fits
The Celtics train appears to be headed straight to the NBA Finals, and one former NBA All Star apparently wants in on the ride. This week, Gary Payton has expressed he wants to join the Celtics. According to a Boston Globe article, Payton told his long time agent Aaron Goodwin that he thinks […]
Rapper Yung Joc Shows Up To Court Seven Hours Late
Atlanta rapper Yung Joc finally appeared in court yesterday (December 26) a surprising seven hours late, to face arraignment on a felony gun possession charge. The 27-year-old rapper was considered a fugitive earlier, when it appeared that he would be a no show. An arrest warrant was issued and bond was increased to $100,000, […]
X-Mas & Hip-Hop: David Banner Wants Rappers To Make Rain!
HIP-HOP GIVES BACK! Hip-Hop catches so much flack from the media and even the Civil Rights Generation, but I was pretty impressed by the number of rappers in the giving spirit over the holiday season. Shout out to all the rappers that gave. I decided to compile a few rappers and instances that did a […]
Young Joc Skips Court Date; Rapper Considered A Fugitive
Rap star Yung Joc was a no show at his arraignment on a felony gun possession charge today (December 26) in Cleveland, Ohio and is now considered a fugitive. Yung Joc, born Jasiel Robinson, was arrested on December 24 in the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, for allegedly attempting to bring a loaded handgun and […]
Ne-Yo: Holiday Spirit
During this holiday season it is important to remember that to many, the holidays are like any other day. To many Thanksgiving and Christmas are not marked with turkeys and gifts, but pain and poverty. Even more disheartening are the children all across the country who never had the chance to believe in Santa Claus. […]
Gucci Mane: Back To The Traphouse
Few rappers bred from Atlanta actually possess the lyrical skill to sit among Hip-Hops elite. The others subside in a group infamously known as ring tone rappers and trap-stars. With Gucci Mane mainly recognized for his hit So Icy; its obvious that hes part of the latter. So a big single, one murder charge […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Trey Songz Beats Dude Up? B2K Part 2? Feds At Pimp C’s Funeral?
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. YESTERDAYS RUMORS Hip-Hop Rumors: Raz-B goes “in” on Christ Stokes; accuses him of being a molester. Chris Stokes Responds To Raz-B’s Pedophilia Claims TODAYS RUMORS! TREY SONGZ THE […]
Prodigy Talks Prison, Plans For H.N.I.C. 2
Mobb Deep member Prodigy will begin 2008 by starting a 3 1/2 year prison stint, on January 9th, after he pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a loaded gun. Prodigy, born Albert Jackson, announced today (December 25) that his second solo album H.N.I.C. 2 will be released worldwide via a distribution deal with Voxonic […]
Yung Joc Released On $50K Bond
Atlanta rapper Yung Joc was released from an Cuyahoga County, Ohio jail yesterday (December 24) on $50,000 bond, after being arrested for allegedly carrying a gun through an airport security checkpoint. Yung Joc was arrested on December 23, after security found a fully loaded firearm and ammunition in his carry on luggage, as he […]
BREAKING NEWS: Jay-Z Leaves Def Jam
After months of speculation, Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z announced on December 24 that he will officially vacate his position as President of Def Jam Records at the end of his term.The 38-year-old rapper issued a statement today (December 24) stating he will step down as president in 2008.Ive been incredibly fortunate to have served as President […]
