Adam Yauch: Beastie Boy and Future Hoop Stars Unite at Rucker for Documentary
No matter how many All Star or All American games you have played in, if you want to earn your stripes in the game of basketball, playing at the Rucker is almost mandatory. Everybody from Dr. J all the way to Kobe Bryant have laced it up on basketballs most storied playground. In […]
Knockout Nation: Foreman Reality Show! Abraham Silences Miranda; Ward Prevails; The Thai Tyson Tribute
Abraham Silences Miranda Trash talkers have two extremes that befall them throughout their careers. When they back up their tough talk, they receive grudging respect for sealing the deal and admiration for the entertainment they bring to their respective sport. When they lose, theyre derided as loudmouths who finally got what was […]
Shooting Victim Sues Remy Ma, Label and Venue for over $160 Million
Less than two months after a Manhattan jury found Remy Ma guilty of charges including two counts of first-degree assault, the victim in the case has officially filed a civil suit against Remy and several other defendants, including the Universal Music Group. Makeda Smith-Barnes is seeking a minimum of $160 million in compensatory and punitive […]
Album Review: Coldplay – Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends
As one of the biggest bands of the decade, Coldplay has given us countless hits without ever compromising their integrity as a band. In recent years, singer Chris Martin has managed to raise a child, collaborate with some of Hip-Hops biggest names (Jay-Z, Kanye West) and settle down with Coldplay to record their fourth studio […]
EXCLUSIVE: Ice-T Explains Soulja Boy “Beef”
This past week, the war of words between gangsta rap originator Ice-T and upstart MC Soulja Boy has sparked a firestorm of discussion on what is acceptable as Hip-Hop music. After a mixtape intro hit the Internet of Ice-T disparaging Soulja Boy, the young MC retaliated with a youtube video denigrating Ice-Ts age and […]
Immortal Technique: 3rd Eye Vision
Immortal Technique is a revolutionary. That title is heavy load to carry, but the Harlem born MC wears that badge with pride. A consequence of Techs insistence on actually walking the walk is that his fans have gone four plus long years since he dropped his last album, the searing Revolutionary, Vol. 2. Though it […]
G-Unit Ft. LL Cool J
“Straight Outta Southside (Remix)”
Cory Gunz Ft. Ryan Leslie
“Get Rite Tonight”
Alternative Pick: Alicia Keys Ft. LL Cool J
“Teenage Love Affair (Remix)”
Lil Eazy Produced By Play N Skillz
“Westside”
50 Cent: Sincerely Yours, Southside (Mixtape)
A towering personality such as 50 Cents is rarely on the backburner for long. After a quiet period after his Elephant In The Sand mixtape, a barrage of news came out the camp including Young Bucks dismissal. The recent turmoil would attribute the rapid fire coverage on the fast approaching Terminate On Sight, […]
EXTREME INTEL: G-UNIT Pt. 1
Part 1 of this 5 part webisode series has G-Unit speaking about their next album, T.O.S.
N.Y. OIL
“Ya’ll Should All Get Lynched”
Hip-Hop Rumors: Kanye Supports Soulja Boy!
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. YESTERDAY’S RUMORS (ARCHIVES) Hip-Hop Rumors: Suge Knight Sighting In L.A.! Soulja Boy Disses Ice-T Something Awful! Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Trina Taping Conversations? Hip-Hop Rumors: 50 Cent Releases Full […]
Peep Game: Call of Duty 5 and 6? Lightsaber Duel! Tony Hawks New Gimmick; No GTA Movie? Guitar Hero Gets Better!
Wow! with E3 coming around the corner, you can feel the excitement in the air! This week we take a look at Nintendo tackling some of its hardware issues, Sony and Nintendo giving their systems updates, and Square Enix developing some RPGs for the 360. Not to mention that both Call of Duty […]
Floyd Mayweather Honors Hometown with July 4th Celebration
Not even a full month into his abrupt retirement from boxing, former welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather has announced a star studded July 4th weekend celebration for his hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Named Round 13, When the Gloves Come Off, the three day event (July 4th-6th) will celebrate Mayweathers 13 year career and the […]
Sick Sundays: Corey Gunz, Game, N.W.A. & More
Welcome to the first edition of Lazy Sundays. Part history lesson, part mixtape, all an exercise in sharing music that I think people should hear. Its not old school or new school its totally random. The only rule: no run of the mill singles! Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. Black Jesus-Ghostface […]
Sunday Selection: John Legend feat. Andre3000 – “Green Light”
A collaboration between John Legend and Andre 3000 (aka 3 Stacks)? I never saw it coming but now thats it here, like its title, Im giving it the Green Light.” John Legend comes through on this track with an upbeat sound while 3 Stacks delivers a verse that will be judged by most Hip-Hop heads […]
Sadat X Returns To Rap With New Album
Rap veteran and Brand Nubian co-founder Sadat X has signed a deal with New York independent label Affluent Records and is planning a new album titled Generation X. The album, which is Sadat Xs fifth solo release, features 10 songs, as well as production from Will Tell and Affluents CEO, Oscar Sanchez. “I […]
Tech Talk: The Future of DJing? Knight Rider GPS! Listen with iDiamonds
I was trying to think of a theme for this week, but instead I found a variety of hot stuff a little for work, a little for play and a little something extra. This weekend (June 20-22) NAMM is holding their summer show in Nashville, TN. NAMM is an international association made up of retailers and […]
