Cassidy: The Truth Part 1
Sway interviews Cassidy to get to the truth about the shooting involving Cassidy in 2005
Sway interviews Cassidy to get to the truth about the shooting involving Cassidy in 2005
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The average Hip-Hopper may not know the pioneers as well as he or she should, but that lack of awareness does not mean our forefathers have not been properly archived. Right, Joe Conzo? While Busy Bee, Grandmaster Caz and Grand Wizard Theodore were creating an aerie of classic Hip-Hop, Conzo was right there saying, “Cheese!” […]
As I was watching the repeat episode of Law and Order: SVU, the episode that Ludacris was on, I had to commend him on his acting skills. So this brought a topic to mind… who are the Top Ten rappers turned actors? I decided to do a list and see if you agree or […]
Frank Lucas may be Hollywood’s man of the moment via Denzel Washington’s portrayal of him in the film American Gangster, but the former Harlem drug lord is anything but that, according to the widow of Johnson’s mentor Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson. In her new book Harlem Godfather: The Rap on My Husband, Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson, […]
Not many would argue that Nas is one of the top ten lyricists living. The rap laureates debut Illmatic put a barely known, fresh-faced MC onto the cusp of greatness. By the time he dropped his fourth album Nastradamus, a frisbee for many but still viable for his hardcore fan base, he was in this […]
ROC-A-FELLA MOURNS WITH KANYE WEST “We love you Kanye. We got you. Stay strong,” Jay-Z. On the real, the Hip-Hop community is feeling for Kanye and his loss. I heard that nearly all of Roc-A-Fella Records will be flying to Chicago for funeral and memorial services for Donda West, Kanye’s doting mother. Here is a […]
Metropolitan was the theme and good music was definitely in the house, as the Bailey’s sponsored John Legend Showcase was in full effect. Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC was packed to the brim with hipsters and tastemakers all ready to see whether the Legend was myth or legit.The warm-up for the evening was a group called the […]
The family of superstar rapper Kanye West are making funeral arrangements for Dr. Donda Williams-West in Oklahoma City, who passed away on Saturday. A spokesperson for Howard-Harris Funeral home told KOCO Channel 5 in Oklahoma City that the family had contacted them in preparation for Dr. West’s funeral. Kanye West released the following statement:”Kanye […]
Rapper C-Murder is hitting the ground running after an overturned prison conviction with a forthcoming DVD and album. The DVD, titled The Movement, finds the artist (born Corey Miller) offering fans a peek into his current mind state as he gears up for the release of his first album in five years, Screamin’ 4 […]
Syndicated radio personality Big Tigger has signed on to be the official DJ of the NBA’s Washington Wizards. Tigger, born Darius Morgan, will provide the music for each one of the home games, as well as entertain the crowd. “I am very pleased to be working with the Washington Wizards’ organization,” Big Tigger […]
Koch Records has signed Brooklyn-based Hip-Hop label Fat Beats to a physical and digital distribution deal. Fat Beats, which was established in 1994, originally launched as a record store, but soon turned into a critically acclaimed record label, releasing projects from artists like Atmosphere, Edo G. & Pete Rock, Afu Ru, Krs-One and others. […]
Chicago rapper Common has partnered with Lincoln to promote the 2008 Navigator.Common will be featured in a number of advertisements and promotional activities with Common’s community outreach programs.The rapper will appear in national TV, radio and print advertisements.The first spot, titled “Common,” will debut nationwide on November 25 during NFL Sunday Night Football on NBC.Lincoln […]
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R.I.P. TO DONDA WEST Sad. I don’t really have much else to say, you know? Read the story and send your condolences over here. Just as a footnote, there are rumors out there, because the cause of death hasn’t exactly been revealed, but I am going to chill. I have respect for Kanye and definitely […]
West Coast rapper/actor Xzibit has landed a high profile role in Oliver Stone’s upcoming war drama titled Pinkville. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Xzibit will join an all-star cast that includes Woody Harrelson, Bruce Willis and Channing Tatum. Pinkville centers around the 1968 My Lai Massacre in Vietnam. Willis stars as Army […]
50 Cent and his compadres Young Buck, Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks take aim at securing their spots in the rap pantheon.G-Unit is a magnet for attention. When you boast worldwide sales of around 30 million albums sold collectively, the spotlight will inevitable surround you and your crew. With all the attention on every move […]