Krumb Snatcha Enlists Pete Rock, Xtra P, Beatminerz for New LP
After a five year hiatus, underground standout Krumb Snatcha will return in March with his third LP, Hidden Scriptures. Even without a full length release in the last half decade, Krumb has remained busy with numerous guest spots with Guru, Pete Rock, Termanology, Tony Touch, Craig G, Ed OG, and Afu Ra. Now […]
Kid Cudi Ft. Jermaine Dupri
“Day N Nite [Remix]”
Lil Wayne Donates $200k to Community Restoration
Grammy award nominee Lil Wayne has donated $200,000 to rebuild New Orleans Harrell Park, the rap stars childhood playground. The area served as a trailer site for Sewerage and Water Board workers in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The heavy equipment severely damaged the parks track and field. Additionally, the vacant community center […]
Smoking Features: Big Pun Ft. B-Real, Fat Joe and Kool G Rap
B-Real discusses working with Big Pun in making the song “Wishful Thinking”
PBS Adds Hip-Hop Flair To Revamped ‘Electric Company’
Hoping to reach a new generation of TV viewers, PBS is putting the power of Hip-Hop to use in a revamped version of its hit 70s show The Electric Company. The shows executive producer, Karen Fowler, spearheaded the effort by hiring the creative team behind the Tony Award-winning musical In the Heights, as music […]
50 Cent [Lil Wayne Diss]
“Play This On The Radio”
Nas Produced by DJ Green Lantern
“Fear of Mandingo”
Busta Rhymes Ft. Young Jeezy and Jadakiss
“Conglomerate Remix”
Tyga Ft. Short Dawg and Lil Wayne
“Just Wanna”
DJ Green Lantern Ft. Uncle Murda and Avery Storm
“Crazy World” [Oscar Grant Response Song]
Ya Boy Ft. E-40, Kurupt and Glasses Malone
“Superstars”
Notorious Soundtrack (Album Review)
In Hip-Hop, death is not the end, but a beginning. The untimely passing of a Hip-Hop artist inevitably ensures their work takes on a transcendent quality, whether or not the art justifies the perception change. Christopher Wallace, one of the cultures biggest legends, is no different. Before The Notorious B.I.G.s highly anticipated […]
Capone-N-Noreaga: Still Reporting
Almost a decade ago CNN prophesized that a Change Is Gonna Come. Not to be confused with the media outlet home to Larry King, the hoods CNN comprised of Capone and Noreaga have gone through much tribulation and are back with Channel 10, their first album since 2000s The Reunion. Since then, the duo […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Fantasia Saves House! Dame Dash’s Baby Mom Dram! Tito Jackson, Baby Daddy?
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. TODAY’S RUMORS!UPDATE!MORE ISSUES WITH DAME AND BABYS MOMMan, I am about sick of the rumors around Dame Dash. Sheeeeesh! The man that co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records is now rumored […]
Naturi Naughton: Naturious K.I.M.
Naturi Naughtons role as Lil Kim in the upcoming Notorious film reveals the essence of the Lil Kim we have all grown to know. While Lil Kim herself has publicly voiced her discontent with Naughtons portrayal, perhaps it has more to do with the way Lil Kim is depicted in the life of Biggie more […]
KNOCKOUT NATION : 2008 Year In Review
2008 was a great year for boxing. Whether youre a purist who enjoys slick technicians or a bloodthirsty observer who enjoys horrific brawls, there was an abundance of everything. Particularly, 2008 showcased many older stars from the 90s get brutally removed from top draw status, and younger fighters eagerly move in to replace their spots. […]
SICK SUNDAYS: Return of the Three Headed Monster, Jada Builds Momentum, Busta Drops A Bomb, New Drake
What’s good my dudes. 2009 looks like it’s going to be the year of missed chances in 2008 trying to actually come through. Already a week in and we’ve seen joints by golden age heroes and we’ve seen Aftermath trying to build some momentum with their much ballyhooed “3 headed monster” Former G-Unit soldier Young Buck have already […]
Lil Wayne To Report For ESPN From Red Carpet Event
ESPN The Magazine will have a memorable Super Bowl celebration, as it has recruited former Fugees member Wyclef Jean and Grammy-nominated rap star Lil Wayne for its NEXT Big Weekend. Jean will take the stage January 30 as the headliner for the publications 5th Annual Next party. The private, V.I.P. event, which kicks […]
