T.I. Mentoring Students In Macon, Georgia
In a continuing effort to focus his court-appointed community service sentence towards the youth, rapper T.I. will be on hand Tuesday (December 23) to speak to a group of students who almost lost their local community center this month. The Grand Hustler/Atlantic Records artist will help the children at Booker T. Washington Community Center […]
The Best Kung-Fu Flicks Ever…according to Vast Aire
Vast Aire, of Cannibal OX infamy, is an accomplished martial artist. The top-notch lyricist has studied Aikido for seven years and Shorinji Kempo, which means Shaolin Fist Way, for three years. All this is to say not only can he kick ass on the miche dropped Deuces Wild in June, 2008but youd also be weary […]
Busta Rhymes Ft. Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, Jadakiss and Ron_Browz
“Arab Money Remix 3”
John Forte Plans Youth Outreach, Friend Kweli Celebrates His Release
Grammy winning producer and rapper John Forte was released today (December 22) after serving seven years in prison on a drug smuggling conviction. The rapper gained his freedom after singer Carly Simon, Utah Senator Orrin Hatch and others assisted in getting the rappers conviction commuted via a pardon from President George Bush. Forte […]
The Last Word: 2008 Edition
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. Quite simply, it was 2008. From the highs of watching history unfold with a new President to the lows of wading through an economic cesspool of unemployment and changing food and gas prices, there was always entertainment. And our stars did not […]
Plies: Da REAList (Album Review)
You can throw shade as much as you want, but self proclaimed real rapper, Plies seems to not be falling off anytime soon. Although he may not get embraced in every market, Floridas resident goon continues to keep the streets buzzing in the South with his third album in less than two years, […]
Willie D Signs New Group; Addresses School Shootings
The motivation behind bullying and school shootings is the focus of a new single from a Texas-based group mentored by Geto Boys member Willie D. The trio, known as Huntzville, is taking the issue head on with its debut song “Backpack Fulla Guns” as members D-Boi, Lil’ Fly, and C-Lean approach things from the […]
2008’s Biggest Stories #10: Busta Rhymes’ “Arab Money” Controversy
In the last eight years, Busta Rhymes has seen his fair share of controversy. But not until this year was the drama tied directly to his music. It all started when Busta dropped the second single from his forthcoming album B.O.M.B., due out in March 2009. The Hip-Hop vet, often regarded as part of a […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Katt Williams Diss Song! JD and Janet Split? Rapper’s Kids Rappin!
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! THE DAILY TWO CENTSOver at illseed.com, I am touching base with 2008. I have stuff like “Worst rap song of 2008“and “Hip-Hop Couple of the Year.“Check […]
SICK SUNDAYS:Dipset Goes Skiing, D-Block Rock, Throwback Joint
It’s late, I know, but I’m still gonna get it in as promised with the sickest Sunday you ever had in your life. Hope you all warm and toasty, most of America is under snow and ice. We had a couple non fatal plane crashes so thank the gods or whatever you believe.This week we […]
Chicago Rappers Unite; Remake ‘Self Destruction’
A group of Chicago rappers have come together to create the second modern take on the 1989 empowerment posse cut Self-Destruction. The new version, released yesterday (Dec 19), features Syleena Johnson, Twista, Crucial Conflict, Phil G, Kenny Bogus, Straw, Pugs Atomz, and KRS-One, whos Stop The Violence Movement inspired the original song. Self […]
2008’s Biggest Stories: Runners Up
1. The N***er Controversy N***er. An ugly word and a lightning rod, to be sure, especially in light of Baracks historic run. It came front and center when legendary rapper Nas decided to title his album just that-N***er. Despite more than one precedent of media with that title, including civil rights activist Dick Gregorys autobiography, […]
DMX Extradited To Face Animal Cruelty Charges
Multi-platinum artist DMX was extradited to Phoenix on Friday (December 19) to face charges of animal cruelty. The Yonkers native was apprehended on December 9 in Miami at the home of producer Scott Storch. DMX, real name Earl Simmons, was wanted by Phoenix police for failing to appear in court on December 5 […]
Crooked I and Glasses Malone Step Up for Operation Secret Santa
The holidays will be a lot more pleasant for hospitalized California youth, as rappers Crooked I and Glasses Malone take time out to participate in the eighth annual YouthScore Inc. Operation Secret Santa project. The event will take place today (December 20) at St. Mary’s Hospital in Long Beach, California. Malone and Crooked […]
MOVIE REVIEW: Gran Torino
Clint Eastwood plays widower and Korean war veteran Walt Kowalski, a grim soul and general curmudgeon whom even his family cant stand. Hes also a bigot who seemingly hates everything about the modern world. He lives in a neighborhood that is populated by several Hmong families. When a Hmong teenager named Tao (Bee […]
ALBUM REVIEW: Fall Out Boy – Folie å Deux
In recent years, Fall Out Boy has been known to meddle with other genres. Their 2007 release, Infinity on High, saw a spoken word introduction by none other than Jay-Z, and their lead single This Aint a Scene, Its an Arms Race was remixed by Kanye West. Its definitely safe to say the band is […]
