Hip-Hop Rumors: New Beef For Uncle Murder, Superhead Talks Wayne and MORE!
SUPERHEAD COMMENTS ON LIL WAYNE Superhead is one pistol! Shes talking about Lil Wayne here and I think it is from the new issue of Essence. “Hes not my boyfriend, but Im closer to Wayne and weve spoken every day for the last six months. I cant start or end my day without […]
Singer Kenny Chesney Challenges 50 & Kanye; 50 Speaks
Country music superstar Kenny Chesney recently reminded 50 Cent and Kanye West that he too is a contender for the #1 spot on the charts on September 11, the day the two world famous rappers’ albums hits stores. Chesney’s 11th album Just Who I Am: Poets and Pirates, is due in stores the same […]
Q-Tip: Labor of Love
Kamaal is in fact abstract. Not to the point where hes engulfed by the multiple pre-requisites (and stigmas) attached to the duty of being an MC of substance. After all, he was a vivrant vivarant at one time and has a penchant for tequila shots and cursing. But the Renaissance Man known as Q-Tip […]
The 10 Track Commandments: Part 2
This is part two of the 10 Track Commandments. In part one we discussed things that pertained more to the business aspect of production. In part two we will focus more on the originality and how to create a name for yourself by making great tracks. 6. Know When It […]
Teedra Moses: Simply Complex Part One
Teedra Moses is one of R&B’s most talented, yet under exposed artists in the industry. Although it didn’t make as big of a stir as it could have on the charts, her debut album Complex Simplicity ranks as one of the best of 2004. Those who experienced that work know that they own a diamond […]
Tone Capone: Strictly Business
There are several men using the name Tone Capone in Hip-Hop. One in particular has separated himself from the pack with a stack of accolades at radio, labels, and now online dating back to 1990. Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Brentwood, Long Island, the college student wanted to […]
Living Legends: Eight Steps to Perfection
Right now the Living Legends are being drowned out by Public Enemy. Its not the groups fault. A concert organizer decided to place the B Stage of the Rock the Bells tour just off to the right of the Randalls Island concert venue; what looks to be a safe distance from the main stage. […]
Hi-Tek Announces ‘Hi-Teknology 3: Underground’
Cincinnati producer Hi-Tek has announced the release date of the third installment of his Hi-Teknology series of albums. Hi-Teknology 3: Underground, is slated to hit stores on November 20. While the guests on the album have not been revealed, like the two previous Hi-Teknology albums, fans of Hi-Tek’s production can look forward to […]
5FT of Black Moon: Odd Man Out
Whether MC Ren, Jarobi or T-Mo Goodie, most prolific rap groups have a member that doesnt quite fit into the spotlight. After three acclaimed albums, one of which toted as a classic, Black Moons middle member has always been 5FT. As Buckshot became the Timberland-clad executive of Duck Down Records, Evil Dees […]
City Council Candidate In MD Attempts To Cancel Lil’ Wayne Concert
Seeing Lil’ Wayne and Juelz Santana live may be cause for excitement among rap fans, but a local City Council candidate is voicing his concern over a concert featuring the rappers at the Du Burns Arena on Saturday (Aug. 18). The Baltimore Sun reports that a letter was sent Monday (Aug. 13) to Mayor […]
Legendary Drummer & Hip-Hop Supporter Max Roach Dies
World renowned legendary Jazz drummer/visionary Max Roach died yesterday in an undisclosed hospital in New York, (August 16) after a long illness a spokesman for Blue Note Records revealed. Roach, who championed Hip-Hop music in the 1980’s and 90’s, influenced rappers like Gangstarr, Digable Planets, A Tribe Called Quest and others. Roach, born […]
Banner vs Reverend Al: We Need a Resolution
Reading David Banners smack down of Al Sharpton, Oprah Winfrey and the rest got me thinking about this whole n#### and ho controversy, and how petty it really is. Thats not to say that the language of Hip-hop isnt importantit is. Words signify ideas and ideas shape our reality, but likewise, in this issue, […]
Rick Ross Announces Release Date For ‘Trilla’; Slip-N-Slide Expanding Into Rock
Slip-N-Slide Records recording artist Rick Ross has announced the released date of his sophomore album, titled Trilla. Trilla, which is the follow up to Ross’ debut Port of Miami, will hit stores on November. 11. Port of Miami, which hit stores in August of 2006, moved 187,000 copies its first week in stores […]
Talib Kweli: Ear Drum
Sometimes is seems like Talib Kweli doesnt have the career he really wanted. Hip-Hop fans tend to prefer their artists to find a category and stick with it, so whether an MC is introduced to the game as a thug, playboy, intellectual or whatever else, the audience has a certain expectation that he plays that […]
Method Man Gets Community Service For Pot Charges; Must Create Raps For Children
Wu-Tang Clan rapper Method Man has reached a plea deal with prosecutors in New York after he was arrested in May and charged with possession of marijuana. Method Man, born Clifford Smith, was arrested on May 17, when officers stopped his 2005 Lincoln Navigator for having an expired inspection sticker. When the arresting […]
Jay-Z’s Old Friend Dehaven Is Back – and MAD!
Dehaven is back and hes not letting anything ride like his name was O-Dog. On here, Dehaven gets more and more personal with his vendetta against Jay-Z, Ty-Ty, Dame Dash and everybody. On the low, somebody might want to cut a check, because he made a thinly veiled reference to a rumor about Big Pun […]
Credit Card Charges Against Lil’ Flip Dropped
Houston, Texas rapper Lil’ Flip was exhonerated of credit card abuse charges, stemming from the purchase of an airline ticket for the rapper that was bought using someone else’s credit card. Police accused the 26-year-old rapper of buying a $671 Southwest Airlines ticket to Baltimore from Houston on June 8, using a stolen American […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: 50 Disses Wayne – AGAIN! Should Havoc say SORRY? Butt Implants!
NO, SERIOUSLY 50 CENT IS CRAZY. CERTIFIED. CALLS OUT WAYNE AND BABY! Lil Wayne aint replying to 50 Cent so 50 is going to up the ante until a full scale war blasts off. Click here to hear 50s new love song, Part-time lover. 50 says, You make me want to kiss you like […]
Lawsuit Against Ja Rule Dropped; Contractor Fears For His Safety
The North Jersey contractor that won a default civil judgment against rapper Ja Rule has dropped his criminal complaint against the rapper, telling a judge that he feared for his safety. Contractor Joel Tobia claimed the rapper only paid $5,000 of a $13,000 bill to fix a lead at his Saddle River, New Jersey […]
