The Strength of Will Smiths Knowledge
Like it or not, Will Smith is a member of Hip-Hops Royal Family. The man once known as Fresh Prince has ascended his career to heights only imagined back in the late 80s when his career first started with cohort DJ Jazzy Jeff (also a legend). Through it all, Smith has been charismatic and […]
Jadakiss, Just Blaze, and Alchemist Set for Red Bull Big Tune Finals
Today (November 3), Atlanta will be host to this years Red Bull Big Tune event, where a group of 16 aspiring producers will compete for the chance to record with industry stars. Created in 2004 by producer/emcee Vitamin D and event coordinator Jonathan Moore, Big Tune has grown into a national event aimed at […]
Masta Ace and Edo G (A&E): The Blessing of Independence
Since their work on the classic singles The Symphony and Be a Father to Your Child, Masta Ace and Edo G have been staples of Hip-Hops underground. Now, after years of critically acclaimed solo and group LPs with younger artists (Special Teamz, eMC), the two veterans have united for a new collaborative album entitled Arts […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Did Jay “Fire” Charlamagne? Beanie Part 2 Coming!? Diddy Still Has Mase?
DISCLAIMER: All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on. JAY-Z DIDN’T DO IT – OR DID HE?! How crazy is it? The God MC vs Charlamagne Tha God! On the serious side, I heard Jay-Z […]
Nas Seeks To Block Kelis Support Payments
Despite making public appearances together in the past month, Queens rapper Nas divorce from his estranged wife R&B singer Kelis continues on. According to TMZ.com, Nas lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan filed court papers today (November 2), seeking to block Kelis request for $72,728 a month in spousal support. Nas had been ordered to […]
50 Cent Discusses Beanie Siegel, Announces New Release Date
During a radio interview over the weekend promoting his forthcoming fourth major label release, Before I Self Destruct, 50 Cent weighed in on the brewing feud between Jay-Z and one-time protégé Beanie Sigel. On Saturday (October 31), 50 called into the Gomez Bros. show, one of the segments of G-Unit Saturdays on Sirius XM […]
ODB Film to Premiere Next Week in Harlem
Next Tuesday (November 10), the ImageNation Cinema Foundation will premiere in New York the ODB tribute film Dirty: One Word Can Change the World. Directed by Dirtys cousin Raison Allah, the documentary commemorates the colorful rappers life though personal interviews with the Wu-Tang Clan, Sunz of Man, Killarmy, the Black Knight, and the Brooklyn […]
Rick Ross Goes At 50 Cent On ‘Baby By Me Remix’
Rick Ross continues his feud with rapper 50 Cent with a new version of 50s track Baby By Me, which features Ne-Yo. Ross delivers a group of lines aimed at 50 Cent and his G-Unit cohorts. The rest of the remix features 50 Cents original verse with Ne-Yo singing the chorus. The […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Omarion Talks Rihanna! Jay-Z’s Life After Rap? Mos Def Gets P#####!
DISCLAIMER: All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.CHANCE ENCOUNTERSMy homey Chance is going to do the rumors this afternoon. Click here to get the rumors from earlier. Chance does his thing and his rumors/news do […]
Block Ent. Teams Up With Capitol/EMI
Atlanta entrepreneur Russell Big Block Spencer has teamed up with EMI Music/Capitol to distribute the latest release from his label, Block Entertainment. Block Entertainment was originally distributed by Sean Diddy Combs Bad Boy Records in a joint venture with Atlantic Records. The label released albums on artists like Yung Joc, Jody Breeze, Boyz […]
Popular Rap DJ’s Fired From Hip-Hop Radio
Two popular Hip-Hop radio stations relieved a number of DJs from their duties over the weekend. On Friday (October 30), Clear Channels R&B/Rap station Saint Louis’ KATZ-FM 100.3 the Beat changed its format, playing a variety of Halloween and Christmas songs. Jocks like Kiki the First Lady, DJ AJ and host Dwight Stone […]
Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, and the Cost of Loyalty
Authors Disclaimer: For those who read my columns weekly for its, as Ive been told, intellectual value, this might not be for you: Never read the Quran or Islamic scriptures/ Only Psalms I read was on the arms of my Ni**as/ Jay-Z, Intro, The Dynasty Roc La Familia, 2000. Listening to Beanie Sigel excoriate his […]
Sugarhill Gang Celebrates 30 Years Of ‘Rapper’s Delight’
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Sugarhill Gangs pioneering single, Rappers Delight. The single, which is recognized as the first hit Hip-Hop single to attain cross-over success, will be celebrated during The Past, Present and Future of Hip Hop Tribute Concert which will take […]
E Class: New Compilation Disc in Stores
DJ Khaled and Poe Boy Music’s Founder/CEO E-Class presents Live From the 305, a 19-track compilation disc featuring Miami heavy hitters Trick Daddy, Trina and Rick Ross. Released by E1 Music (formerly Koch Records) the album gives a good representation of what Miami life is all about and features some of the city’s up-and-coming artists. […]
Monday Fashion Feature: Denim Trends: What’s Good This Season
This season we are seeing the return of the baggier jean for men, bootcut and wide legs for women, and 80s looks continuing to go strong. Here’s just some of the hottest denim trends this season from DJPremium.com and DrJays.com:
Hip-Hop Rumors: Halloween Pics! Beef Update! Somebody Got Robbed?
DISCLAIMER: All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.LIL KIM TO THE ROC? You know, this would be a huge slap in the face. We all know that Foxy Brown was a huge part of […]
Gucci Mane Scraps A&T Concert Over Legal Issues
A controversial concert featuring Atlanta-based rapper Gucci Mane at North Carolina A&T was scrapped on Saturday (October 31), because the rapper is on house arrest. Gucci Mane was forced to back out of the concert at Greensboro Coliseum because of a recent parole violation. Due to the violation, Gucci Mane is prohibited from […]
Red Bull Big Tune: Nas, Just Blaze & A Talented Producer!
16 Producers. Atlanta. Beats GALORE! A magnificent event is about to descend on Atlanta, one of the new Meccas of Hip-Hop. The event will line up 16 talented producers for a battle for the next “big tune” that will move the Hip-Hop crowd. On November 3rd, Atlanta’s Opera will host the […]
Jay-Z: He Came, He Saw, He Conquered!
Jay Z is probably the only rap dude that can get grown men excited. Now, for what may appear to be obvious reasons, after that statement, I feel the need to interject no h###. Do people even say that anymore? And not to digress, but I ask, was it ever cool to say anyway? Last […]
Snoop Dogg, Redman and Method Man Classics in Session (Concert Review)
This past Thursday at the Nokia Theatre in New York City, three of the most notable and some would say most influential artists in their respective primes, brought the present to the past, then back to the future in style with the Wonderland High School Tour. How else could you describe it? Over 45 years […]
