T.I. On Board To Encourage Voters In Philly
Atlanta rap star T.I. will head to Philadelphia, where he will join Russell Simmons and a number of other stars and celebrities who will encourage young people to vote in the upcoming primaries, as well as the presidential race. The Turn Up the Vote National Hip-Hop Summit is taking place at Temple University on […]
Trials of TQ: The Introduction
Thank God My name is TQ. I’m a veteran. This is what I wake up saying in the morning. Every morning. In 2008 you gotta have something to lean on. That’s what I lean on… The fact that I know what Im doing now A lot of people don’t know me, but for the ones that […]
Hip-Hop Rumors: Will The Game Kill Himself? T.I.’s Baby Requests! Roc-a-Fella and Dead Prez?
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. YESTERDAYS RUMORS! Hip-Hop Rumors: Polow Da Don’s Former Job! T-Pain’s Rappin’ Baby Moms! D12 Returns! Hip-Hop Rumors: Soulja Boy’s Beef! Lisa Raye’s Husband Accused of Rape! Where is […]
Election ’08: Barack’s “Bitter” Battle/ Hillary Takes Shots
The last week in politics was centered on General David Petraeus, commander of the US forces in Iraq, and Iraqi Ambassador Ryan Crockers testimony in front of Congress on Wednesday and Thursday. Their testimony recounted the year long surge and both men attempted to sell continuing American involvement in Iraq. The first day […]
Lil Wayne: The Drought Is Over (Grand Closing)
Everything must come to an end and all things must conclude. Lil Waynes popular mixtape series, The Drought, is no exception to that. The fifth and final mixtape in the series The Drought Is Over (Grand Closing) however doesnt end the series on a bang, but more of a soft whimper. The main suspects […]
Rap Community Organizes Fundraiser For Professor Griff
Members of Houston’s Hip-Hop community have organized an upcoming fundraiser in support of Public Enemy’s Professor Griff, who recently lost an estimated 90% of his belongings following a home fire at his newly purchased home in Atlanta. A community reception will be held on Wednesday April 30 at Beacoup Wings n Wings, located at […]
Alicia Keys: Blender Misrepresented ‘Gangsta Rap’ Comments
R&B star Alicia Keys has issued a statement a formal statement surrounding controversial comments made in the May issue of Blender Magazine, which hit stands today (April 15). In a recent article, the Grammy Award winning singer told Blender Magazine that Gangsta rap was a ploy to convince black people to kill each other. […]
It’s All In The Game: Kickin It With Bruce Bowen
For opposing players, coaches, and fans, Bruce Bowen is a lot like the dirty old man at the Y. Few players can generate the same kind of annoyance and frustration quite like the San Antonio Spurs forward can. On the court, hes a hyperactive pest when he chases around opponents on D. Bruce […]
Esham, Royce 5’9 Launch Tour
Detroit rapper Esham and Royce 59 have announced the Sacrificial Lambz 2008 tour in support of Eshams new album of the same title. The tour, which opens in Flint Michigan, will hit 26 cities, before winding down in mid-June in Canada to promote Eshams first album in three years, which is being released on […]
AHH Stray News: Joker The Bailbondsman Gets 10 Years
One of Anchorage, Alaskas best known rappers was sentenced to 10 years in prison, after he was caught selling crack to a government informant. Joker The Bailbondsman, born Sean Sullivan, was convicted of two counts of distribution of crack cocaine and one count of attempting to distribute the drug. The rapper also had a prior […]
Big Boi: Ballet in The A
Ballet gets ‘big’ boost from Big Boi She was dressed in a snow-white tutu, looking pure and sweet even though the lyrics she sang spoke of hardship and pain. Her eyes were bright as she manipulated her arms and legs in awkward moves, more like a contortionist than a ballerina. But this was no dancer. […]
Suave Records Announces Deal With Koch
Two of Hip-Hops musics best known independent record labels have come together for a new joint venture. Koch Records will work with Houston, Texas based pioneering independent label Suave Records (formerly known as Suave House Records), to release a series of albums from 8Ball & MJG, Gillie Da Kid and Jiggolo. For Kochs […]
Young Jeezy Ft. Slick Pulla
“Shake and Bake”
Young Buck Ft. Sosa
“The Re-Up”
Green Lantern Ft. Fat Joe, Akon, and Fabolous
“I’m So Fly”
Big Noyd Ft. Capone-N-N.O.R.E.
“Weed, Guns, Girls and Money”
Wilmer Valderrama: Out Of Character
Growing up on TV with a wholesome image can be a good thing that is, until your personal life ends up in the tabloids, or until you want to take on a role that doesnt involve being Mr. Nice Guy. Wilmer Valderrama knows all too well the ails of being hounded by the […]
Ben Sity
“Turn Up The Radio”
Busta Teams With Linkin Park For New Single/Video
Busta Rhymes and Linkin Park are collaborating and shooting We Made It today (April 15) in Los Angeles, the first single and video from Busta’s Rhymes’ highly anticipated eighth studio album Blessed. Linkin Parks Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda will appear in the video, which is being directed by acclaimed director Chris Robinson. […]
Elephant Man: Physical Education
Dancehall music is all about sweating and grinding. So its a no-brainer when one of its biggest stars, Elephant Man, names his current release Lets Get Physical. The Jamaican born and bred entertainer, know as The Energy God, has gotten plenty of partygoers blood pumping with hits like “Pon di River, Pon di Bank,” “Get […]
