Bad Ideas In Hip-Hop : The White Boys
As a Hip-Hop junkie that has never once considered detox, I have to admit that Hip-Hop has been subject to mountains and mountains of Bad Ideas. That is the theme of this new column that examines this re-occurring theme with rap. Hip-Hop is no different than than other genres, which have seen a number […]

Gucci Mane Reveals First Single; Release Date for New Album
Two days after releasing a new three-part, 30-track mixtape, Gucci Mane has launched the campaign in support of his forthcoming sophomore effort, The State Vs. Radric Davis. The Atlanta rapper unveiled both a December 8, 2009 street date for the So Icey/Asylum/Warner Bros. Records release, and the albums official first single, Spotlight featuring Usher. […]

AHH Stray News: Foxy, Public Enemy, Fonzworth, Wyclef
Three high ranking New York prison officials resigned from their posts on Friday in the aftermath of a scandal involving preferential treatment to certain inmates, including rapper Foxy Brown. Carolyn Thomas (Chief of Department), George Okada (Warden of Manhattan complex The Tombs) and Frank Squillante (Assistant Chief of Special Operations) all quit over two separate […]

Shyne Could Head To Europe After Immigration Release
A relative of rapper Jamaal Shyne Barrow has revealed that the rapper will live and work out of Europe, should he be denied entry into the United States. Shyne was released from prison on October 6 but is being held by immigration officials, who could deport the rapper to his homeland of Belize. […]

Drake P###. By Timbaland
“Say Something”

Lil Wayne Ft. Brisco
“I’m The Truth”

Freddie Gibbs P###. By Emile [Heater Of The Day]
“I’m That Ni**a”

Dirty Money Ft. Lloyd Banks
“Love Comes Down Remix”

Geda K
“How U Live”

Big Mike Ft. Akon
“Ride On”

Will Adams
“Keep It Real”

Ron Browz Ft. Diddy
“For My Ladies”

Gorilla Zoe Ft. Gudda Gudda and Gucci Mane
“Where It’s At Remix”

Talib Kweli Ft. Bun B J.Period Remix
“Make This Money”



Nas Owes IRS Over $2.5 Mil In Back Taxes
Rapper Nas is the latest artist to run into tax problems with the IRS, as he owes millions of dollars to the federal government. The IRS filed a lien against Nas claiming the rapper owes $2,584,206.31 to the government for unpaid taxes on income earned throughout 2006 and 2007. The rapper inked a […]

African Artists Criticize T-Pain for Concert Behavior
T-Pains performance at South Africas annual Macufe African Cultural Festival has been lambasted by local artists for the stars alleged elitist and disrespectful behavior. Several artists have reported that they were kicked out of the backstage changing area because T-Pain refused to share space with them. Others stated they were harassed simply for […]

Going Rock: What the Recent Rock & Roll Frenzy Says About Hip-Hop’s Future
All things come to an end. Now, the spirit of Hip-hop will always be alive as long as theres inner cities, theres ghettoes, and theres poor people. Nas[1] Last week BBC News featured a report couched in questioning: Has hip-hop grown up?[2] Besides the obvious condescension, we learned next to nothing (!) about what […]

Monday Fashion Feature: Sweaters: What’s Good for Winter 2010
With the east coast U.S. expecting possibly the coldest winter in a decade, you’ll want to make sure you’re armed with stylish and cozy knits and fleece. The cardigan made a big comeback and is here to stay. Although the “grandpa” styles are hot as well, many brands have updated the classic cardigan with […]