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NEW MUSIC: VIVIAN GREEN - “WHEN WE’RE APART”
[See post to listen to audio]♫ Vivian Green - When We’re Apart ♫ ALTERNATE LINK ♫ Vivian Green is gearing up to release her third studio album, Beautiful. Check out the latest music from the album, “When We’re Apart,” (produced by Anthony Bell) which will appear on the follow-up to Green’s 2005 sophomore...
RANDOM PICS: JAY-Z & BEYONCE ATTEND THE BARCLAYS CENTER GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY IN BROOKLYN
Supporting her man, Beyonce Knowles attended the ceremonial groundbreaking for Barclays Center at Atlantic Yards in New York City on Thursday afternoon (March 11). Rapper turned Mogul Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter is pictured above shaking hands with the Reverend Al Sharpton and spoke to the attendees about the new center and future...
AWARENESS: CHRIS BROWN ATTENDS “FAMILY READ NIGHT” IN HARLEM
Entertainer Chris Brown pictured during ‘Family Read Night’ at the Sisulu-Walker Charter School in Harlem, NY on Thursday night (March 11). Chris read the book ‘Superhero School’ to a group of 3rd graders. In related news, the singer recently put out a request to all his fans asking for their...
NEW MUSIC: OMARION ft. SNOOP DOGG - LAST NIGHT (KINKOS)
[See post to listen to audio]♫ Omarion ft. Snoop Dogg - Last Night (Kinkos) Check out the updated version of the song, “Last Night (Kinkos)” from singer/dancer Omarion and rapper Snoop Dogg. The track was featured on his latest release “Ollusion” but Snoop wasn’t on that version. In related news, you can...
MAG COVERS: LALA COVERS LATINA MAGAZINE
Check out the April 2010 cover issue of Latina Magazine featuring T.V. personality Lala Vazquez. The 30 year-old sat down with the mag and spoke about her upcoming wedding, as well as her take on being Black & Puetro Rican. Check out some snippets below: On People saying Carmelo will never...
SPOTTED: NIECY NASH LEAVING ‘DANCING WITH THE STARS’ YOGA CLASS
‘Dancing With The Stars’ contestant Niecy Nash and her partner Louis Van Amstel were spotted leaving yoga class “arm in arm” in West Hollywood on Thursday, (March 11). The new season of the hit ABC show will begin on Monday, March 22nd. ( Photos: FAME PICTURES )...
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One of pop's most notorious onstage lip-syncers: Janet!
Janet Jackson is one of our lifetime's most beloved singers and performers, and she is known for having one of the most entertaining and elaborate stage shows as well, with her concerts full of high powered dancing, costumes and sets......
Tonight at midnight we return for another edition of the Underground Railroad. You can tune in here or on 99.5 FM if you're in the tri-state area. new chat room tonight, with a video stream. come on in and let......
VIDEO: Clipse & The Roots on Jimmy Fallon
Did Black Thought just murder the Clipse on their own track?......
Jay-Z "On To The Next One" Video
Jay's New Year's gift to all the conspiracy theorists out there?......
New video for one of my favorite's on Flaco's last album. (via illroots)......
Join Us On Rare Radio Tonight, 9:30 - 5AM
Tonight is the 10th Anniversary of our Rare Radio special, devoted to the rarest dance music classics from the 70s through today. In addition to our usual all-star cast (Emskee, Monk One, 3D, Randy) we'll have guest DJs Mihoko and......
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Nina Sky Lashes Out At Label Boss
Hip hop hook singers and twin duo Nina Sky (Nicole and Natalie Albino) have taken to their Twitter page to lash out at their label, Polo Grounds, and its president Bryan Leech for postponing the release of their long-delayed sophomore album, The Musical. The girls first hit the music scene with...
NeNe Leakes Scraps Appearance With FOX’s “Good Day New York”
NeNe Leakes, the saucy star of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta, scrapped a scheduled appearance on the Big Apple’s Good Day New York Friday after realizing that the program airs on an affiliate of FOX News Leakes had been scheduled to promote her autobiography Never Make the Same Mistake Twice,...
First Superhead and Darius, now Monica and Rocko?! R&B songbird Monica and her thugged-out companion, wannabe rapper Rocko, have split. Early Friday, Monica announced via Twitter.com that she and fiance Rocko have decided to separate. Nonetheless, the beloved star remains optimistic and notes that they will continue to raise their two...
Lil Wayne Prohibited From Signing Autographs In Jail
Lil Wayne has reportedly been ordered not to sign any autographs during his time in jail. On Monday, the Grammy-winning rapper — who pleaded guilty in October to attempted criminal possession of a weapon and admitted having a loaded gun on his tour bus in 2007 — was sentenced to...
James Brown’s body is missing from its crypt, according to one of the soul legend’s illegitimate daughters. The remains of the 73-year-old singer – who died on Christmas Day 2006 of a suspected heart attack — were being held at his daughter Deanna’s house in South Carolina while a public mausoleum...
Chad Ochocinco Dating Reality Show Will Premiere On VH1 July 2010
NFL star Chad Ochocinco just landed his own dating show on VH1. The father of four will be featured in The Tournament, a new cable docu-soap that will follow the 32-year-old Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver as he searches for a new partner. “Ochocinco is one of the most electrifying...
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B. Dolan - Fallen House, Sunken City CD
Strange Famous consigliare B. Dolan returns with his sophomore album, "Fallen House, Sunken City." Having already established himself as a master storyteller, this time Dolan presents us with a full-throttle, unabashed, boom-bap hip hop record. Joined by legendary beatsmith Alias behind the production board, B. Dolan's aggressive delivery is accentuated...
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Killa Sha - Acknowledge the Vet CD
Acknowledge the Vet is the new mixtape that J-Love did for Killa Sha (RIP). He had at least one full album ready to drop, should be out later this year....
Masta Ace & Edo G - Arts & Entertainment 2xLP
Asked about what to expect from this collaboration with Edo G, Masta Ace fires back without hesitation; "people are gonna be surprised when they hear the mixture of styles." Masta Ace and Edo G, the New York City and Boston hip hop legends, respectively, unite for a modern day rap...
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With the good response that Freaknik: The Musical received this week, I couldn’t help but think of another animated show on Adult Swim that had a rapper’s co-sign. In 2007, David Banner helped create the show That Crook’d ‘Sipp. Here’s a quick summary: The Beauregard family, much like their Mississippi ...
Too soon to call Kanye West’s Graduation a classic album? Not at all. A few years ago when we first opened up the doors here at nappyafro, Graduation was one of the first albums I got to review for the site (Even before we made up our minds to go...
Kidz In The Hall|Land Of Make Believe
Kidz In The Hall have made changes on every album. With their debut album School Was My Hustle they were on the cusp of making a huge impact on Hip-Hop’s underground scene. On the sophomore album, The In Crowd, it seem they were ready to step up their profile (Including...
The Numbers Game: DJ Khaled Is #14
Is 28,000 in the first week a win? Depends on who you ask but DJ Khaled’s latest album Victory grabbed the #14 spot on the chats this week. It is fair to note that Khaled’s albums never do big numbers even with all the a-list features. Yes there are other new...
I hope you guys didn’t think we forgot about the late, great Christopher Wallace aka Notorious B.I.G. We wanted to dedicate this installment to him. While it is HARD to pick ONE song from him, I finally decided on “Unbelievable”. Nuff said. So as always, kick back, and enjoy this...
Young Chris feat. J. Cole – “Still The Hottest”
The former ROC solider links up with the new one as we see J. Cole jump on a track with Young Chris. Cole doesn’t put out much music, but when he does he usually comes through (He kills his verse by the way). Good track. This is supposed to be...
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MYSTIKAL’S FIRST VERSE AFTER BEING RELEASED FROM PRISON
So LLOYD (the singer not the G-Unit Rapper) had a deal that obviously didn’t go through with LIL WAYNE and Young Money. Instead he is now signed to Interscope. The former Murder Inc artist is featured on Dj Smallz’s Follow Me R&B Mixtape (Part 2). The song is called Set...
JIM JONES TO BECOME A SCHOOL TEACHER
JIM JONES is gearing up to instruct a group of students for an 8 week music course at a New York City High School. “Yeah, should I make them call me Mr. Jones? I’ll be teaching for eight weeks, I’ll be teaching a real curriculum, right now they’re ...
JAY-Z ON LIL WAYNE’S LAST PERFORMANCE
Yesterday at the Barclay Center JAY-Z gushed over the performance at Madison Square Gardens that featured LIL WAYNE, JEEZY, TREY SONGZ and DRAKE. “I guess it was meant to be.” Press play....
With the release of LUDACRIS’ newest album Battle of The Sexes, there are a few confessions being made. Maybe it’s all in the interest of publicity and selling records but who cares? It’s an interesting little tidbit about LUDACRIS. Sexting? He says,” Of course. I do it myself.” Honestly, I can...
CINE: CHAD OCHO CINCO NAKED + TV SHOW
CHAD “OCHO CINCO” JOHNSON is looking for love. CHAD is looking like quite the classic , luxe gentleman here. I love it. But there’s one more thing. One of the NFL’s most gifted stars is looking for Mrs. Right. True love is definitely hard to find but that isn’t stopping...
LIL WAYNE CANT SIGN AUTOGRAPHS + BEYONCE CANDIDS (Picture)
Tmz has been told that according to the powers that be at Riker’s Island LIL’ WAYNE can hold his John Hancock. A rep for the Correction Officer’s Benevolent Association tells us officials issued the no autograph mandate because “Lil Wayne is not a celebrity in here.” No special treatment for the...
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Mo’Nique Snags An Oscar, Celebs React to her win…
Congratulations are in order for Mo’Nique for winning an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in a leading role! My, have we come a long way from Nikki Parker! She kept her acceptance speech brief, thanking BET, her husband and her cast members. First, I would like to thank the Academy for...
82nd Annual Academy Awards Red Carpet…
The 82nd Annual Oscar Awards Red Carpet is in full swing tonight at the Kodak Theater in LA. Mo’Nique was spotted on the red carpet with her hubby Sidney Hicks. Gabourey Sidibe walked down the red carpet in blue. Actress Zoe Saldana has my vote already for Best Dressed in this purple...
Spotted at the OK! Magazine Pre-Oscar Bash and Essence Black Women In Hollywood Luncheon this past weekend. She’s been through many different transitions over the past year but I like this one the best. In other news, she is currently working on her sophomore album which she hopes to release by...
D’Angelo Busted For Soliciting A Blow Job
image from 04 arrest R&B Singer D,Angelo was busted over the weekend after trying to solicit a blow job from an undercover cop. According to the NY Post: Grammy Award-winning R&B singer D’Angelo was arrested early yesterday after allegedly offering an undercover policewoman $40 for oral sex while cruising alone through the...
Dressing Like A Boy Is The New Sexy?
Amber Rose was spotted in walking in Manhattan last night looking very much like a boy. She rocked a fitted, a polo shirt and a fresh pair of Yeezy’s. The verdict is still out on if he wears her clothes too…. Rihanna was also spotted dressed like a fashionable little boy...
Amerie and Her Fiancé Party It Up In Miami
The stunning Amerie and her fiancé Lenny Nicholson were spotted partying it up at Mansion Nightclub Thursday night on South Beach. Lenny (who is also Amerie’s manager) proposed to her recently while on a romantic getaway to Paris. Cute couple! Images: 400 Life...
ProHipHop: Hip Hop News
This week's new Hip Hop Album Releases for March 16th are up at Weekly Hip Hop Albums. To receive this report separately each week, please sign up for our free weekly newsletter delivered every Monday with Tuesday's releases. ...
Murs & 9th Wonder: Fornever [Album Art]
Murs & 9th Wonder - Fornever Murs and 9th Wonder's latest collaborative effort, Fornever, is due April 13th. Available on iTunes: Murs ~ 9th Wonder Related ProHipHop Coverage: Felt [Slug & Murs]: Felt Chewed Up Music Video Murs & Slug Bring Back Felt in A Tribute to Rosie... ...
Adisa Banjoko Launches Beyond Urban Branding
Adisa Banjoko, author of Lyrical Swords and founder of the The Hip-Hop Chess Federation, recently launched a new blog, Beyond Urban Branding: "Beyond Urban Branding takes a look at the history of corporations using Hip-Hop music, dance and street culture elements in their... ...
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony: National UNI5 Tour Schedule
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony [Portrait by Travis Shin] Bone Thugs-N-Harmony prepare for the release of their next album, UNI5: The World's Enemy, with a U.S. tour beginning March 24th: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony UNI5 Tour: Wed Mar 24 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue Thu Mar 25 Milwaukee, WI... ...
Sadat X: Turn It Up ft. Pete Rock [Music Video]
Sadat X - Turn It Up ft. Pete Rock Off the upcoming Sadat X album Wild Cowboys II. Directed by Mark Carranceja. Available on iTunes: Sadat X Related ProHipHop Coverage: Sadat X: Wild Cowboys II [Album Art] Sadat X: Brand New Bein' Album Art & Tracklist Over at Hip Hop... ...
Hypebot: Trendrr's Drake Analysis, iPad, Social Media Ban, Zimbalam, VEVO, A2IM, Gaelic Storm
Music industry news from Hypebot: With Mixtapes & Social Media, Is The Album So Far Gone? A statistical look at Drake. CEO Leoni-Sceti is out and this is only the start of what could be a very tough month for EMI. Apple's first iPad ad airs, but where's the music?...
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SHAQUILLE O'NEAL is almost a single man again after reaching a divorce settlement with his estranged with SHAUNIE. Under the agreement, the Florida courts will have jurisdiction to officially divorce the couple, according to TMZ.com. Shaunie O'Neal's lawyer tells the website the California courts will have jurisdiction over any issues...
Young Jeezy - Never Again ft. Keyshia Cole
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Beanie Sigel & Freeway - Roc Boys
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Video : Jagged Edge Tip Of My Tongue (Feat. Gucci Mane & Trina)
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Lady Gaga ft. Beyonce - Telephone Video
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TheSource.com and Slacker Radio Launch The Source Digital Radio Slacker, Inc. (www.slacker.com) and The Source Magazine (www.thesource.com) today announced The Source Digital Radio, a free Hip-Hop station programmed by the tastemakers at The Source and powered by Slacker Personal Radio available on The Source's new website. The Source Digital Radio...
RapMusic.com V2.0
I was able to catch up with the homie, Freeway and talk about everything from RhymeSayers Ent. to his pilgrimage to Mecca, to his new album with Jake One, the Stimulus Package. - Essince, Royal Heir Entertainment Essince: What’s good? Freeway: What’s up? How are you? Essince: I’m good, man. First of all, I...
Tupac’s Group “The Outlawz” performing the song “Pac N The Outlawz”
Tupac’s Group “The Outlawz” performing the song “Pac N The Outlawz” live in concert at Cohibas in Long Beach during the “2pac Tribute” Concert on February 25th, 2010. The Outlawz are kicking off their new World Tour in promotion of their upcoming album. Follow on twitter @TheOutlawz and McGill Original...
Sonny Bamboo and Grind Time Midwest presents ‘Monsters in the Midway vol. 1
Sonny Bamboo and Grind Time Midwest presents ‘Monsters in the Midway vol. 1′ drops March 1st on iTunes. It features all the best song makers from the midwest division, along with outside features from Freeway, Trick Trick, Pace Won, Termanology, Ness Lee, Poisen Pen, Sara Kana, Jess James, Mello tha...
THE COMMISSION RADIO MIX TAPE Hosted by Five & Dj Blazita
TRACKLIST 01 Five the General Intro 02 Five ft Rich Boy & J Stills – Lambo Livin 03 Fat Joe Ft Young Jeezy – Ha Ha 04 Cassidy – Henny & Bacardi 05 Maino – Bring It Back DJ 06 Red Cafe ft Drake – Have It Your Way 07 Freeway, Red Cafe & Masspike Miles –...
CRAM Sessions – Mixtape Download.
Cram hittin us with the new tape, Cram Sessions, featuring artists from RM such as Laws, Taiyamo Denku, Joey Clips, Praverb, and Invy. With production from Anno Domini and VTZ amongst others. Download: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WC9DZWDP Look out for vol. 2 coming soon. For information or questions on interviews, mixtape, and video...
On The Radar! New Laws Mixtape 4:57 Download Plus Promo Video!
Rapmusic’s Own Laws is making some serious moves in the industry right now. Teaming up with The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and Don Cannon to bring you the much aticipated mixtape release, “4:57″. Laws: 4:57 Listening Session from Decatur Dan on Vimeo. Make sure you grab your copy here Download here Laws is burning...
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Steph Jones Says “La La Means Love”, Do You Agree With His Translation?
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] I had some conversations with Steph Jones about this song a while ago. I remembered at the time that this song was recorded primarily at the label’s behest and he didn’t really...
Diggy Simmons Is Coming For Your Head Soulja Boy…”Made You Look” (Freestyle?)
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] The only musically salvageable Simmons left, Diggy Simmons, has been working diligently on his MUSIC. Yep, and fashion, and just being an all around generally fly teenager. I’d seen his mixtape drop...
Classic Flashback: Quincy Jones – “Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me)” Feat. Tevin Campbell
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] This song, “Tomorrow (A Better You, Better Me)” is taken from the quintessential American producer and everything else Quincy Jones’ 1989 album Back on the Block, which featured a cast of luminaries...
“Hear My Call” Begs Jill Scott + Maxwell/Jill Scott Tour Dates
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Jill Scott performed a new song from her The Light of the Sun: Words and Sounds, Vol. 4 on the NAACP Image Awards a few weeks ago (which I skipped blogging but...
Lady GaGa & Beyonce’ Don’t Believe In Call Waiting; “Telephone” Video Is Here!
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] Wow, I had to watch this video to take it all in! It’s epic in imagination and execution, but not really in its elements and creativity. Go with me. First of all, this...
Can We Expect More Belting That Can’t Be Replicated Live From Kelly Rowland’s New Album?
[There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the blog entry to see the video.] This is all well and good, but I just can’t help but think about EVERY TIME that she’s sung “When Love Takes Over” live, she’s cracked on them high notes. It’s high,...
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Killer Mike – Don’t F*ck Witcha
What’s better than capping off the weekend with some fresh new heat from Mike Bigga Killer Mike? Check out his latest installment of Sports Sundays; inspired by the rat with the bat (pictured above). Shouts to MauriceG. stream DOWNLOAD: Killer Mike – Don’t Fuck Witcha | Mediafire...
Game Introduces Black Wallstreet (Video)
Jayceon and crew (Juice, L.A. Goon, The Menace, X.O., Eastwood, Kumasi, ) rock the stage at Dub Show 2010....
Tariq Star (LiveSoul) – EX.TRA.OR.DIN.A.RY (Beat Tape)
The homie Tariq just let loose of some fresh instrumentals for y’all to vibe with. If you’re familiar with that LiveSoul sound you know what to expect. Dopeness all around. DOWNLOAD: Tariq Star – EX.TRA.OR.DIN.A.RY (Beat Tape) [via DJ Slimm]...
How to Make It In America ep.5 (Video)
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Grynch – The Rapping About Rapping Mixtape (Artwork x Tracklist)
ArtByShake. Click to enlarge. Tomorrow the dopehouse will be premiering the latest mixtape from the homie Grynch. A 20 track project from one of Seattle’s dopest emcees doing it. Check the tracklist down bottom. And for those that will be in Austin next week for SXSW be sure to check his live...
Show Tufli – Soldier of Love (Music Inspired by Sade) (Artwork x Tracklist)
ArtByShake. Click to enlarge. As said before, Show Tufli is bringing back his Fox 5 Series. With the first (comeback) installment inspired by Sade. There is no exact release date, but it’s coming soon. BONUS: Show Tufli & Woody’s Produce in the Studio [Video]...
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Sadat X – “Turn It Up” (Feat. Pete Rock)
Directed by: Mark Carranceja, “Turn It Up” captures the energy of two hip-hop legends with a visually driven piece reminiscent of any boom bap classic. Related posts:Termanology (feat. Bun B) – “How We Rock” Video 5 Artists That Influenced Pete Rock Happy Pete Rock & CL Smooth Day Related posts:Termanology (feat. Bun B) –...
Lupe Fiasco and Kenna – “Resurrection” Video
True to the song’s message, the music video for “Resurrection” kicks off with bleak images of Haitians desolated by the January earthquake. As the video progresses, these images soon make way for cheerful faces of quake victims and relief workers. Thoughtfully executed. Related posts:Lupe Fiasco & Kenna: “Resurrection” (Haiti Tribute) Git up,...
5 Reasons Why Old Spice’s “Smell Like A Man, Man” Commercial Wins Everything
By now you've probably seen that hilarious Old Spice commercial that features ex-football player Isaiah Mustafa going from his shower to a yacht to the back of a horse in one swift motion. In it, he tells ladies that their man may not look like him but that they could...
Rhymefest Fails in the Studio with Just Blaze
The beauty of being Rhymefest and Just Blaze is that neither of these guys needs the other to flourish. But when they join forces in the studio, the sky is the ceiling. Or is it? Related posts:Just Blaze ft. Talib Kweli, The Game, Large P, Razhel, MaTT Fingaz – One Degree...
The Architect: Interview With Brent Rollins
If you’ve bought any good hip-hop albums in the past 15 years, chances are good you’ve got some work by Brent Rollins in your collection. Rollins is the design wiz behind classic album covers by Gang Starr, Blackalicious and Black Star, among many other design works. Read along for an...
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DMX Arrested For Violating Probation
Authorities in Arizona say rapper DMX has been arrested for allegedly violating his probation by using drugs. DMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, had served about half of his 18-month supervised probation when he was booked Tuesday night into the downtown Phoenix jail. The rapper was released from jail in...
Lil Wayne Finally Set To Be Sentenced, Begin Jail Term Today
After a delay at his request due to dental surgery, a postponement Tuesday because of a courthouse fire and then rescheduling his court date Wednesday, Lil Wayne is set to finally be sentenced and begin his one-year prison term stemming from a 2007 gun arrest on Monday (March 8). The...
8 Shot Following Waka Flocka Flame Concert
Eight teenagers were shot after a performance by Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame late Friday evening (March 5) in Gary, Indiana. Waka Flocka Flame performed at the World of Skates skating rink. During the event, a fight broke out, prompting security to order all patrons to leave the venue. As...
Waka Flocka Flame's Crew Brawls With Young Jeezy Affiliates
The public truce brokered last December between Young Jeezy and Gucci Mane appears to be compromised following a violent altercation between their affiliates in downtown Atlanta yesterday (March 4). The brawl began around 4PM outside of the Walter’s Clothing Store in downtown Atlanta, ironically the location where Jeezy and Gucci...
Plies Sued By Nightclub Shooting Victims
Victims of a 2006 Florida nightclub shooting are suing the rapper Plies claiming he has increased his credibility in the violent gangsta rap world and made money because of their suffering. The five victims had non-life threatening gunshot wounds after a fight broke out between the entourage of rapper Plies and...
Lil Wayne Gets New Sentencing Date
Lil Wayne has been given a third sentencing date for a 2007 gun charge, after a fire in a New York courthouse postponed the sentencing yesterday (March 2). The rapper was scheduled to be sentenced to a one-year prison term for attempted possession of a weapon, after he pleaded guilty...
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Beamer, Benz or Bentley Video Released
Here is the eagerly awaited video to Lloyd Banks and Juelz Santana's "Beamer, Benz or Bentley", aka, the song that launched a thousand remakes, remixes, freestyles and videos....
Joell Ortiz – Nissan, Honda, Chevy (ft. Jim Jones) [Video]
Video for the Lloyd Banks, Juelz Santana inspired "Nissan, Honda, Chevy" from Joell Ortiz and Jim Jones. Directed by Dawud Gaston of Ooo lala Films....
Video Shows 50 Cent Bodyguard Attacking Cameraman
The NY Daily News reports the arrest of a bodyguard for 50 Cent for “assaulting a group of photographers” outside the rapper’s hotel in Copenhagen. The story quotes one of the photographers as saying, “The next thing I knew, he grabs my throat and tried to strangle me.” Video on YouTube...
Diggy Simmons – Made You Look [Audio + Video]
Diggy Simmons, son of Rev. Run, of Run DMC, leapfrogs past his previously-aspiring-rapper brother JoJo with a solid he-style over the Nas classic "Made You Look", and a Phil The God-directed video to match....
Gbaby, Brooklyn Rapper, Shot, Killed at Fabolous Concert at Amazura
Gregory "Gbaby" Brown, an aspiring rapper from Brooklyn, was apparently gunned down last night (3/12) at a concert at the Amazura nightclub in Jamaica, Queens....
Sha Stimuli ft. The Astronomical Kid – Hang On (Remix)
On Sha Stimuli's latest drop from his Overtime project, a revisitation of beats from his album, My Soul To Keep, we are treated to a young MC, The Astronomical Kid. He's 13, and got flow....
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DJ Rhettmatic Talks About "A.D.I.D.A.S." Album With Ras Kass
As a member of both The Visionaries and The Beat Junkies, DJ Rhettmatic has been an active core member of the greater Los Angeles Hip Hop community for going on three decades. The award-winning deejay and producer spoke to HipHopDX last week about Ras Kass' forthcoming A.D.I.D.A.S. (All Day I...
50 Cent Says He's Recording Next Album, "Black Magic"
Last month, Tony Yayo told HipHopDX that G-Unit was embarking on several weeks of touring through Europe. While there, 50 Cent conducted a recent interview that revealed how Europe's musical tastes are affecting him. "I went to a nightclub after-party. It was different music after a while," 50 Cent said,...
Texas Board Of Education Declare Hip Hop Is Not A Cultural Movement
Members of the Texas State Board of Education gave preliminary approval Friday to remove significant areas of curriculum from civil rights and global politics and replace them with conservative historic figures and beliefs. Courses that would be affected by these changes include social studies, history and economics. One of the subjects...
Lil Wayne Banned From Signing Autographs While At Rikers
Lil Wayne, who has been incarcerated now for five days, is not expected to receive any special treatment. According to celebrity gossip site TMZ, Weezy has been banned from signing autographs while serving his one year sentence at Rikers Island. One representative for the Correction Officer's Benevolent Association commented, "Lil Wayne...
Jim Jones To Teach At A New York High School
Diplomats rapper Jim Jones announced that he will be trading in the mic for the textbooks, taking over as a music instructor. Jones, who is expected teach at a New York City high school, told Rap Radar he is excited about the opportunity. "It's definitely going to be fun. I...
About.com Rap / Hip-Hop
Why waste time combing the web for release schedules when you could be enjoying your favorite rap CDs? Leave it to the professionals to bless you with a regularly updated calendar of upcoming hip-hop albums for 2010.2010 New Releases Calendar originally appeared on About.com Rap / Hip-Hop on Thursday, March...
The 10 Best Biggie Collaborations
It's been 13 years since we lost the Notorious B.I.G to a senseless murder. Biggie Smalls excelled at many aspects of emceeing, including the ability to consistently out-rhyme his peers on their own songs. Big approached collaborations with the same grit and hilarity he devoted to his solo cuts. What...
"The Greatest Rapper of All-Time Died on March 9th"
A mere six months after Tupac Shakur was gunned down in a Las Vegas drive-by shooting, Brooklyn's own Notorious B.I.G. was slain in a drive-by shooting outside VIBE magazine's Soul Train Awards afterparty. Biggie (real name Christopher Wallace) was sitting in his Chevrolet Suburban at a traffic light on Wilshire...
Music Video: Reflection Eternal's "In This World"
Reflection Eternal's new album, Revolutions Per Minute, is slated for April 6, 2010. The duo recently unveiled a new video for their new single "In This World." Reflection Eternal - "In This World"Video | Review Music Video: Reflection Eternal's "In This World" originally appeared on About.com Rap / Hip-Hop on Monday,...
You hear that? That's the sound of a million people letting out a long sigh of disappointment. Assuming you're not tempted to dismiss Drake's upcoming debut on the strength of one song, "Over" will do little more than raise expectations for Thank Me Later. Here's my take on Drake's "Over." Song...
Hip-hop has always had a rocky relationship with women. Even as we speak, someone somewhere is criticizing hip-hop for its denigration of women in rap lyrics and negative depiction of females in music videos. But what critics fail to mention is that sexism was a part of mainstream American culture...
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Ebenezer Pastor Takes AIDs Test In Church [VIDEO]
In a bold move that mirrors the goals of his predecessor, the senior pastor Atlanta’s Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, took an HIV/AIDS test during Sunday morning service. Rev. Raphael Warnock, senior pastor of the church that the honorable Dr. Martin Luther King once preached his ministry of non-violence, says shame is...
Boo’d Up ~ Neffe & Soullow at the Local Applebees…
With all the break-ups going around this week (R.I.P. MoRocko), there’s at least one couple who say they have managed to hold it all together. Neffe & her boo Soullow were spotted out and took a moment to address all of the recent rumors about their relationship. Now to be honest,...
Mugshot Mania ~ DMX Jailed On Drug Charges… Again [VIDEO]
Po Earl… he can’t catch a break! The embattled rapper is back in a Phoenix, Arizona jail after vowing never to set foot in that town again! DMX (real name Earl Simmons) was was arrested in Arizona Tuesday (March 9th) for violating terms of his probation. According to Arizona News, DPS’s gang...
A David Banner/Crooked Lettaz Flashback…
[NOTE from ATLien: Most of my peeps know that David Banner is one of my fantasy boyfriends. That being said, this flashback of Lisa Cunningham's experiences working with him before he "cleaned up" is one of my personal favs. The "secret" in the post may go way over some of...
The A-Pod ~ Two NEW Usher Songs: “Guilty” ft. T.I. + “She Don’t Know” ft. Ludacris
Usher went back in the lab and it’s looking like he came out with a monster! The two new tracks that he’s leaked this week are a bit harder and closer to the old Usher that we know and love, so I appreciate these a bit more than I did...
Monica Announces Separation From Rocko
Monica and her fiance’ Rocko have decided to part ways. Mo recently confirmed it via her Twitter… so I guess it’s official: Pour out a lil liquor… Related: Rocko Breaks His Silence & “Salutes” His Haters [VIDEO] One on One with Monica [VIDEO] Flix/Video ~ Monica Hosts Rocko’s Suprise B-Day Bash...