Alternative Heat: Yhai
“Bad Girl”
Jay Rock Ft K.Dot And AB-Soul
“I Know”
New Boyz Ft. Tyga
“Cricketz”
St. Laz and RH Bless
“The Black X-perience”
Rappers Help Make Alpine, NJ Priciest Place To Live
A host of Hip-Hop superstars have helped a community in Alpine, New Jersey earn the title of most expensive zip code by Forbes magazine. A new list published today by the popular magazine revealed that the Alpine zip code of 07620 is the priciest place to live in the United States, with the average […]
Interview: Did the Marketing Department Kill Hip-Hop?
Weve arrived at a point that calls for some serious reflection. Is Hip-Hop art or vaudeville? Do artists have any sense of dignity and integrity? At what cost does Hip-Hop culture remain a central commodity? When did biting become acceptable – even chic in the Hip-Hop community? How much longer are we prepared to tolerate […]
Lara Lavi: Death Row Records’ New Warden
Since the original Hip-Hop powerhouse Death Row Records was acquired by WIDEawake Entertainment for $18 Million in January 2009, both fans and critics of the iconic label have speculated about its future. Questions have arisen about not only the marketability, but also the purity and relevancy of a new Death Row brand. With managing partner […]
50 Cent Six Flags Benefit a Success, Calls Out Police
Although 50 Cent was unable to get clearance for his Family Day in Queens 40 Projects, the G Unit mogul achieved another goal in hosting a benefit concert on Saturday (August 29) for the schoolchildren of New Yorks PS-30. The show took place in front of the invite-only crowd at New Jerseys Six Flags. […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Jay-Z Scrapping Timbaland Songs? Joe Budden Is Single Again? Lil Wayne-Another Baby?
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.JOE BUDDEN BREAKS UP WITH TAHIRY? Joe Budden sent out a couple of messages that suggested strongly that things are over between him and Tahiry. Hmmmmmm I dont know […]
Sunday Selection -Trey Songz Neighbors Know My Name
Sunday Selection Trey Songz Neighbors Know My Name Whats up everybody! Hope all is well. This week I searched through some new music and came across a joint titled Neighbor Know My Name from the artist known as Trey Songz. Now Ive never met Trey Songz and even though I think hes mad talented, […]
Documentary Chronicling Big L’s Life Coming To Stores
The life of Harlem rapper Lamont Big L Terry will be told via a new documentary titled Street Struck: The Big L Story. Produced by Dangerzone Films, Street Struck takes a look at Big Ls rise, from his early involvement with groups like Children of Da Corn (featuring Mase, McGruff, Bloodshed and Camron) to […]
Hurricane Katrina: 4 Years Later, Kanye and Injustice
Monday August 29 2005 Black America got her own 9-11. She was hit with an act of terrorism in New Orleans that was just as devastating if not more than what took place when those Twin Towers were felled by planes Yes, you read that correctly.. Most people mistakenly believe that the city of New […]
Spike Lee Leads Michael Jackson Birthday Celebrations
Today (August 29), famed director Spike Lee is leading one of many worldwide birthday celebrations in honor of the late King of Pop Michael Jackson. Lee, who worked with Jackson for the video They Dont Care About Us, had originally scheduled his event for Brooklyns Fort Green Park. However, due to an estimated minimum of 10,000 […]
50’s Family Day Canceled Over Security
A planned community event featuring rapper 50 Cent was canceled in its entirety out of fears of violence the rap stars manager has confirmed. 50 Cent had planned to perform and host the event tomorrow (August 30) at PS 40 in Jamaica, Queens but nixed the event. According to 50 Cents manager and […]
Celebrities Tweet About Shocking News of DJ AM’s Death
Yesterday’s sudden passing of 36-year-old Philadelphia native Adam “DJ AM” Goldstein in his Soho apartment in New York City has sparked a national response on Twitter by various celebrities. DJ AM was found dead in his apartment yesterday (August 28), from an apparent drug overdose. According to reports, police found prescription drugs in […]
Marxist on the Mic: Hip Hop Soul-cialism
Since the early part of the 20th century the best way to diss a politician was to call him a “Socialist.” Even the mere suggestion of a dude being red was sure to guarantee a 20% drop in the polls. This is what the Conservatives are counting on as they continuously sling “C#####” accusations at […]
Breaking News: DJ AM Found Dead In New York
DJ Am, real name Adam Goldstein, was found dead in his New York City apartment today. The popular disc jockey was discovered about 5:20 PM, according to TMZ.com Goldstein’s friends reportedly became concerned when none of them had heard from him in several days. One went to check on him, but didn’t get […]
GAME REVIEW: Madden 10
Developer/Publisher: Electronic ArtsPlatform: XBOX 360 Players: 1 – 4 (Online)Release Date: 8/14/09 Rating: A Its that time of the year again, and for gamers we all know what that means. Yes a new season of Madden NFL Football is upon us. While this title continues to be the premiere sports franchise across all platforms, […]
Run-D.M.C. Street Renaming Ceremony This Sunday
This Sunday (August 30), a historic Street Renaming Ceremony will take place honoring Hollis, New York Hip-Hop pioneers Run-DMC. City Councilman Leroy Comrie recently enacted legislation to rename 205th Street and Hollis Avenue to RUN-D.M.C. J.M.J. Comries bill was passed unanimously in June and signed into law by New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg. […]
Flavor Flav Gets a New Television Show
Former Public Enemy hype-man Flavor Flav and filmmaker Deon Taylor have a new series called Nite Tales coming to television. The show is executive produced by former NBA players Mitch Richmond and Bobby Jackson of the Sacramento Kings. The show is said to be similar to The Twilight Zone and Tales From The […]
