Ebonics 101: Big L & E. B. White Break Bread
Euphemisms are misunderstood as mistakes/ But its a by-product of the ghetto music we make/ Canibus, Poet Laureate II, Rip the Jacker, 2003. Of the many reasons Hip-Hop music dogged for, one of the most unremarkable is that it teaches bad Englishbroken EnglishEbonics. Critics argue that it celebrates anti-intellectualism, with an emphasis on rhyme rather […]
Twista: F5 (Review)
In the closing months of 2003 Kanye West, while introducing himself, reintroduced the hip-hop world to his fellow Chicagoan, a rapid-fire spitter known as Twista. Despite several break-out verses on projects from Do or Die, Puff Daddy and the Ruff Ryders, Twista had achieved limited mainstream success prior to the Kanye-featured-and-produced Slow Jams, and the […]
Gucci Mane Not Going To Jail Says Lawyer
A lawyer for Gucci Mane have shot down a rumor spreading that the Atlanta rapper was heading back to jail. “Gucci Mane is not incarcerated. His attorneys are addressing all pending issues through the courts,” his attorney Dwight Thomas said in a statement. Rumors circulated on the Internet over the weekend that Gucci Mane, […]
Lil Waynes Rebirth Pushed Back Again
Lil Waynes Rebirth album, a rock/rap hybrid, has been pushed back again says one member of Young Money. Shanell, a contributor, say the album will be ready when the creative vision is finished. Right now [the album is set for release in] September, but let me tell yall, great art takes time and […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Pharrell & Rihanna Couple Up? Frankie Cheating? Mike Jones Retires?
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. RIHANNA AND PHARRELL A COUPLE? Rihanna and Pharrell? WOW. There are rumors flourishing (you like that word) that Pharrell and RiRi are working on making […]
Joe Budden Apologizes To Method Man, With Conditions
JOE BUDDEN SAYS SORRY TO METH Joe Budden and Methodman and Wu and Slaughterhouse. It almost looked like a serious battle was about to pop off, but it seems cooler heads have prevailed. SORT OF. Check out as Joe Budden explains his side of the issue and the conditions for his apology. It […]
Jermaine Dupri Addresses ‘Pacman’ Footage
Producer Jermaine Dupri recently addressed footage that features him encouraging Adam Pacman Jones to make it rain in a strip club, shortly before an infamous shooting involving the star NFL player. Jones is slated to take the stand as a star witness for the prosecution during the attempted murder trial of Arvin Edwards. […]
Dead Prez Member M-1 Granted Access to Gaza with Viva Palestina U.S. Convoy
Efforts to provide aid to needy residents in Gaza were finally granted as a Viva Palestina U.S.-led humanitarian convoy entered the country on Wednesday (July 15). Among those traveling with the more than 200-member group were Dead Prez rapper M-1, New York City Councilman Charles Barron and former Georgia Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney as well […]
Foxy Brown, Toni Braxton In Tax Trouble
Rapper Foxy Brown and R&B singer Toni Braxton are the latest celebrities to run afoul of the Internal Revenue Service. Of the two, Brown owes the most, as the IRS is seeking $641,558 in federal taxes due to the state of New York. A tax lien was filed against Brown in June for taxes […]
Alternative Heat: Michael Jackson
“A Place With No Name” [Unreleased]
SparkDawg Ft. Young Problemz [Heater Of The Day]
“Gotta Make It Happen”
Max B Ft. Notorious B.I.G.
“Notorious Wave”
Fatigue
“Every Girl”
Alfamega Ft. Jabar
“I Wonder”
WWW
“Gotta Get It”
AHH Stray News: 50/Jay-Z, Pharrell, BMF
Hip-Hop star 50 Cent has denied reports that he will go head-to-head with Roc-A-Fella boss Jay-Z on September 11. Jay-Z is slated to release his highly anticipated album The Blueprint 3 on September 11, the same date he dropped the first Blueprint album, which landed in stores on September 11, 2001. It was widely reported […]
Pacman Jones Incident Vid w/ Nelly, Dupri Surfaces
A just released amateur video has shed light on the 2007 Las Vegas strip club incident that resulted in the NFL suspension of Adam Pacman Jones, and three individuals being shot. The video, which will be used in the attempted murder trial of accused shooter Arvin Edwards, shows Jones and Nelly throwing thick wads […]
Family Denies Rap Song Linked To Steve McNair’s Death
Relatives of a local Nashville rapper have denied a rap song about a man prepared to commit murder had anything to do with the death of NFL Quarterback Steve McNair. A song by Keith Norfleet, the ex-boyfriend of Sahel Kazemi was posted on Soundclick, a popular website used by upcoming musicians to share their […]
D.O.A. or D.O.J.: What Jay-Z Must Do About The Game
Jay-Z must respond to The Game with force to this barrage of disses I won’t dilute the point with a bunch of over-intellectual ramblings in an attempt to complicate so simple. So, above you have this editorial in a nutshell, but if you want, read on. Jay-Z is at a proverbial fork in […]
Dilated Peoples’ Evidence Signs Deal With Rhymesayers
Los Angeles native and Dilated Peoples group member Evidence has signed a multi-album deal with Minneapolis-based independent label Rhymesayers Entertainment. In addition to his critically acclaimed work with Dilated Peoples, Evidence is a Grammy Award winning rapper/producer who has also worked with artists like the Beastie Boys, Kanye West, Planet Asia, Linkin Park and […]
