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Grouchy Greg

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Talib, Mos Def, Dead Prez Headline Black August; Rappers Say ‘Hands off Assata’

Talib Kweli and Mos Def have been tapped for their 10th headlining appearance at the The 10th Annual Black August Festival, which takes place August 26 at the Nokia Theatre in New York.   The concert, which is produced by the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, is designed to facilitate exchanges between international communities by promoting […]

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 […]

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 he’s gained a significant following due to his online presence (his affiliation with 9th and the Justus League doesn’t hurt either), the Corner Store Classic mixtape is the appropriate reintroduction to Skyzoo for those unfamiliar with […]

Mavado: Original Gangster

It’s the gangster disposition of Reggae music’s “Real McKoy” Mavado that had ghettos from Cassava Piece, Jamaica, to Brooklyn’s 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 […]