NBA Legend Magic Johnson Launches New ASPIRE Cable Network
(AllHipHop News) Los Angeles Lakers legend and entrepreneur Earvin “Magic” Johnson recently announced the launch of a new cable network aimed at the urban African American and Latino audiences. ASPRIRE, one of four new, minority-owned networks under the massive Comcast Cable company, is the latest venture from the former basketball player’s successful Magic Johnson Enterprises, […]

Daily Word: Yesterday’s Thoughts are Today’s Reality!!
Happy Wins-day, my movers and shakers! Welcome to the day that you realize your true powers! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to your power of thought! I have some good news….The Good news is that the life you are living today is all based on what you thought yesterday… The other good news is that […]

Book Notes: “The Legends of Hip Hop” By Justin Bua
JUSTIN BUA’S “THE LEGENDS OF HIP HOP” IS A MUST-HAVE COFFEETABLE BOOK FOR CLASSY HIP-HOP HEADZ!

UStream 8PM EST Today: “Hip-Hop Activism in the Obama/Tea Party Era” Featuring Rapper Jasiri X
WATCH A LIVE USTREAM TODAY OF “HIP-HOP ACTIVISM IN THE OBAMA/TEA PARTY ERA” FEATURING RAPPER/ACTIVIST JASIRI X & OTHERS

Daily Word: By Any Means Necessary!!!
Happy Takeover Tuesday, my Revolutionaries! Welcome to the day that you take back full control of your life! Today marks the 47th anniversary of Malcolm X’s death, a day that has changed our country forever! In celebration of his life, we are dedicating today’s Daily Word to doing what is necessary! Martin Luther King once […]

Ranking Hip-Hop Hotness: The Unthinkable Task?
MTV NAMED RICK ROSS THE “HOTTEST MC IN THE GAME” – READ OUR EDITORIAL AND DECIDE FOR YOURSELF!

Daily Word: Happy Presidents’ Day! (Be Out for Presidents that Represent You!!)
HAPPY PRESIDENTS’ DAY! READ OUR DAILY WORD & COUNT SOME PRESIDENTS OF YOUR OWN!

VIDEO: The Roots and Their Foundation Move the Crowd in Support of Philly Kids
VIDEO: THE ROOTS HOST A SPECIAL DAY – AND NIGHT – TO RAISE FUNDS FOR PHILLY GIRLS IN NEED!

Missing Malcolm X: Are Rappers Scared of Revolution?
WHY MALCOLM X STILL HOLDS A SPECIAL PLACE IN THE PSYCHE OF HIP-HOP & BEYOND…READ WHY!

Daily Word: The Road to Redemption: 10 Ways to Overcome a Bad Economy
When you hear all the talk about joblessness, underemployment, and the bad economy, one is made to believe that this is a recent problem that is plaguing our society. But in fact many of us have been dealing with joblessness and underemployment for quite some time. We hear all the time that everything is going […]

Video: High Society Collective’s “Young Again”
High Society is a fusion of Southern Cali-bred visionary/rapper Sho Baraka; singer/producer J.R. from St. Louis; Akron-born rapper/producer Swoope; and rapper/singer/writer Suzy from Oklahoma. Emerging solo artists themselves, the High Society collective was formed out of their mutual respect, passion, and vision with Atlanta, Georgia, serving as their crucible. Follow the High Society collective on […]

Ludacris Engages in “Parking Lot Pimpin’” For New Movie
(AllHipHop News) Atlanta, Georgia, rap star Ludacris is gearing up to bring a bit of “what happens after leaving the club” to the big screen with his upcoming film, Parking Lot Pimpin’. The Coke Daniels-directed feature is a co-production between Ludacris’ Disturbing Tha Peace company and Hoody Allan Productions, reports Moviehole.net. Ludacris stars in the […]

Finally At Peace: Rest Well, Whitney
FOND MEMORIES FROM WHEN A YOUNG WHITNEY HOUSTON BURST ONTO THE MUSIC SCENE

Singer Robin Thicke Busted for Marijuana Possession
(AllHipHop News) R&B singer/songwriter Robin Thicke collected a drug possession charge while in New York yesterday, according to authorities. The New York Daily News reports the vocalist was arrested early Friday afternoon (February 17) at 12:25 p.m. by patrol officers who saw him smoking a joint while sitting in a Cadillac Escalade near 3rd Ave. […]

Ray J and Bobby Brown Respond to Whitney Houston’s Death; Late Singer’s Funeral To Be Held Today
WHITNEY HOUSTON TO BE LAID TO REST TODAY; RAY-J AND BOBBY BROWN SPEAK OUT ON HER PASSING

UStream 5PM EST: The League of Young Voters Examines “Race & Gender in Media” with Talib Kweli and More
WATCH A USTREAM DISCUSSION TODAY AT 5PM EST WITH TALIB KWELI AND OTHERS TALKING RACE & GENDER IN MEDIA!

EXCLUSIVE: Layzie Bone: Tears of Blood, A Thug’s Plea (Part 2)
READ PART 2 OF OUR EXCLUSIVE WITH LAYZIE BONE AS HE UNVEILS THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THE BONES SAGA!

Daily Word: No Is The Best Answer!!!
Happy Fearless Friday, my Warriors of Light! Welcome to the day you begin to reject all that you do not want to see in your life! You know what you want! You understand what would make your life the best life! With that knowledge, it is imperative to say NO to whatever doesn’t fit that […]

EXCLUSIVE: Actor/Director Mario Van Peebles Talks 50 Cent The Actor In “All Things Fall Apart”
ACTOR/DIRECTOR MARIO VAN PEEBLES TALKS RAPPERS-TURNED-ACTORS FOR HIS DVD FILM RELEASE WITH 50 CENT!

Daily Word: We Off That (Stop Worrying About Yesterday and Make It Happen Today)
HAPPY TAKEOVER THURSDAY!!!! WELCOME TO THE DAY THAT YOU SAY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!! Today’s Daily Word is dedicated to progress and letting go of the trials and tribulations of yesterday!! Today is the only day that you have for sure! Many of us waste it thinking about what happened yesterday, as if we can use […]