Raekwon Ft. Ice Water and Busta Rhymes
Do It Big
Reports: Jay-Z In Negotiations With Columbia
Rapper Jay-Z is in negotiations to vacate his President position at Def Jam, in order to join Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin at Columbia. Rubin left Warner Music Group in May for an executive position working alongside Chairman Steve Barnett. Rubin, who founded Def Jam in 1982 and later partnered with Hip-Hop mogul […]
Dave Chappelle Executive Produces Muslim Comedy Tour Concert Film
Comedian Dave Chappelle is expanding his knack for finding what’s funny with his latest project, a concert film version of Allah Made Me Funny – The Official Muslim Comedy Tour. The funnyman is an executive producer on the feature, which features live stand-up performances and a glimpse into the lives of Muslim comics Preacher […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: PIMP C DISSES RUSSELL?
COMMON AND TARAJIYES OR NO? I think Common and Taraji need to get their story and stick with it. Trey The Cholit Jok at Power 92 in Chi City interviewed them both on two separate occasions and got two answers to THAT question. Are yall and item? Last week Taraji Henson appeared on the Trey The […]
Chamillionaire Brushes Off 50 Cent Comments; Talks Ultimate Victory
Houston rapper Chamillionaire is focusing on his upcoming profanity-free album Ultimate Victory and is brushing off media hype caused by disparaging comments made by rapper 50 Cent. Chamillionaire dismissed recent remarks made by 50 Cent in a recent interview with Spin magazine. “Let him [Chamillionaire] go sell gospel records, if he’s so f***in’ righteous,” […]
Tony Yayo Rejects Plea Deal
G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo rejected an offer from prosecutors today (July 24) to serve nine months in jail, for allegedly smacking the 14-year-old son of music executive Jimmy “Henchmen” Rosemond. The rapper was charged with assault, harassment and endangering the welfare of a child in March, after he and several associates allegedly cornered the […]
DJ Premier To Teach Kids Technology During Hip Hop Leadership Camp
Legendary Hip-Hop producer DJ Premier of Gang Starr will take part in the annual Hip Hop Leaders Conference (HHL), which will be held August 8-12 on the campus of UCLA in Los Angeles. DJ Premier, along with Spinderella, Mad Mike (Pimp My Ride), Ryan Ford (The Source), Aloe Blacc and others will motivate various […]
Skyzoo: Corner Store Classic [Mixtape]
Brooklyn MC Skyzoo returns with an anticipated follow-up to his 9th Wonder-assisted Cloud 9: Three Day High album. Although hes gained a significant following due to his online presence (his affiliation with 9th and the Justus League doesnt hurt either), the Corner Store Classic mixtape is the appropriate reintroduction to Skyzoo for those unfamiliar with […]
Rugged Intellect: Renaissance Music
For 2007, its in vogue to praise the 90s Hip-Hop movement, but cater to the radio with albums. A Canadian MC with a deep appreciation for that purebred Hip-Hop of yesteryear, Rugged Intellects Renaissance Music: The Introduction (Expertism) lives up to its name, and may kick through walls and borders like Toddy Tees batterram. Through […]
Rapper Lil’ Flip ‘Victim Of A Scam’ Says Lawyer
Lil’ Flip’s manager and his attorney have come forward to speak out against their client’s recent arrest in Houston for credit card abuse. The rapper, born Wesley Eric Weston Jr., was arrested on July 21, after allegedly purchasing Southwest Airline tickets from Houston to Baltimore, costing $671.00, using a stolen credit card owned by […]
Ja Rule Ft. Range
Wait Until Tonight
Gorilla Zoe Ft Young Jeezy, Big Boi, Jody Breeze, Rick Ross, and Block
Hood N***a (Remix)
Young Elz Ft. Chubbie Baby and Young Brizz
Check My Swag Out
Hip-Hop Rumors: NAS WANTS OFF DEF JAM? BIG BOI THE DETECTIVE?
BIG BOI THE DETECTIVE? Big Bois (of OutKast) wife owns a clothing line called P. Valentine. Well, over the weekend, somebody stole the companys entire collection of jeans. You know, Big is not the one to be played like a poohbutt so he took it to the airwaves. He went on V-103s Ryan Cameron Show […]
Afeni Shakur Files Injunction Against Death Row
Afeni Shakur filed for an injunction against Death Row Records in a bankruptcy court, claiming that the label is attempting to sell recordings by her son Tupac Shakur, that are actually owned by Amaru, during bankruptcy proceedings. Shakur filed for an injunction on July 20 against Death Row Records, Inc. and R. Todd Neilson […]
Mavado: Original Gangster
Its the gangster disposition of Reggae musics Real McKoy Mavado that had ghettos from Cassava Piece, Jamaica, to Brooklyns notorious 90s streets chanting Anywaaayeeeeeeee in unison before the remainder of the globe eventually caught on. The lyrics were raw, the sound was haunted, the flow was hard, and the flex was rougher than rough. Something […]
Pursuit of Fly: Never Throw Clothes Away
The Salvation Army isnt going to like what I am going to say, but I have to say it. If you really want to stay fly, dont throw any of your clothing away. My closets are overflowing with clothes, sneakers, jerseys, jackets and other such great clothing. Oh, I forgot to mention – much of […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: LIL’ WAYNE GETS NAKED? JADA & THE LOX ON DEF JAM?
PEACE! I hope everybody had a great and restful weekend, because I didnt. I didnt get any rest. Phones, 2ways, cell phones, computers and televisions are the Devils devices! On top of everything, Winky Wright lost. Now, Im not a B-Hop hater, but I was rooting for Winky for sure. Anyway, enough of the small […]
AHH Stray News: Trina, Dame Dash, Danny Hoch
Miami rapper Trina has renamed her album Da Baddest Chick II and is planning a photo shoot for the upcoming album at various locations throughout the city tomorrow (July 24). The photo shoot will kick off tomorrow at Aperture studios, where Trina will pose for her album, which was originally titled Da Baddest B#### II: […]
