T.I.: T.I. vs T.I.P.
We should all be sick of What You Know by now, but even a year later, if the DJ throws it in the mix you will put your screw face on and bounce. Every MC prays for that kind of hit, but the few that get one usually crumble under the pressure of following up. […]
American Tennis Star Vince Spadea Raps At Wimbledon
Outspoken American tennis player Vince Spadea currently has his eyes set on a Wimbledon title with doubles partner Vania King, but the 32-year-old pro hopes to earn another title as well – recorded rapper. Spadea, who is the #5 American seed and # 64 in the world of Tennis, raps under the moniker “Vin […]
Huey: Notebook Paper
Huey comes out barking on the intro to his album, Notebook Paper (Jive Records), promising to be different and attempting to stray away from the rapper stereotype. Unfortunately, the St. Louis representative lacks in the lyrical department. However, thanks to a great production team, Notebook Paper is actually a bearable listen. Tight beats and unoriginal […]
Arrest Warrant Issued For Man Accused Of Ordering Foxy Brown Attack
The drama surrounding Foxy Brown’s assault continues, as police have intensified their search for the man accused of ordering several prostitutes to attack the rapper in the early morning hours on Saturday, June 23, in Brooklyn, New York. Police are seeking to question Timothy Collier, 33, about his involvement in the assault, which took […]
Lil’ Wayne Denies Romantic Links To Trina, Other Women
Cash Money Records rapper/president Lil’ Wayne has dismissed recent reports that he and Miami rapper Trina have rekindled their romance. The former lovers reunited on stage last month during Miami Live at club Santos in front of a packed crowd, during Lil’ Wayne’s rendition of his song “Prostitute F#####.” Trina was in the […]
The Brutal Truth: Hip-Hop and Black Love
I was recently watching a panel on sexism in Hip-Hop and one of the topics mentioned was how black women feel Black men no longer love them. I believe a quote attributed to Jill Scott asking, Who loves us? became central to the dialogue.As a Black male, I want to make it very clear that […]
Kurious Jorge: Monkey Business
Jorge Alvarez, better known as Kurious Jorge, is the polar opposite of what comes to mind when most people hear his moniker. Born of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent and raised in Spanish Harlem, this MC is still an underground legend and is regarded in many circles as one of the best Latino MCs of […]
Common Talks Wanted, Future Acting Goals
In 2007, Common is making the most of his opportunities. The Chicago-based lyricist, who is gearing up for the release of his new album Finding Forever, has spent the past few months in Prague filming a new movie titled Wanted with Morgan Freeman and Angelina Jolie. The rapper has become a student of […]
Lil’ Wyte: Wyte Lines
Lil’ Wyte is living his dream. After years of hard work, his career is picking up more speed. When he decided to pursue a Hip Hop career while still in his teens, his father gave him $1,500 to spend on making his first record. But things stalled. Like so many, he joined a rap group […]
Busta Rhymes Working On Eighth Album
Long Island bred rapper Busta Rhymes is in the studio working on his new, untitled, eighth album. Despite a year plagued with arrests and controversial headlines, Rhymes is reportedly working with various producers on the new project, including Dr. Dre and Swizz Beatz. Rhymes has teamed up with Swizz Beatz again, to produce […]
Woman Charged With Attacking Foxy Brown Freed; Brown Refuses To Testify
The woman charged with assaulting Foxy Brown was released from Rikers Island yesterday (June 28), because the rapper refused to talk to a grand jury. Roshawn Anthony, 23, was originally hit with robbery and assault charges, stemming from an altercation with Foxy Brown in the Louis H. Pink Houses last Saturday (June 23). […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: MILITARY SNITCHES GET STITCHES
MARTIN MOVIE TO HIT SCREENS?I heard that Martin Lawrence is considering or has already started a movie called Martin, based on his hit TV show! This would be super ill! Remember Sheneneh, Cole, Gina, Mama, and Bruh man! Imagine them and all the rest in one movie where Martin gets to dress up in all […]
Eve Sentenced To Wear Alcohol Monitoring Ankle Bracelet
Rapper/actress Eve has pleaded no contest to DUI charges, stemming from an April accident on Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood CA. According to TMZ.com, Eve’s lawyer Blair Berk pleaded no contest to the charges on behalf of Eve in Los Angeles County Superior Court today (June 28). Eve, born Eve Jeffers, had a .08 […]
New Kimora Lee Simmons Reality Show Coming to Style Network
In the world of business and fashion, Kimora Lee Simmons stands out among established and up and coming trailblazers. But observers will get a chance to know a different side of the mogul with her new reality television series, Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane. The show will offer a glimpse into Simmons […]
