I may be cynical about the politics but no matter what happens from here on in, our kids will never again have to wonder if they can really do it. That’s something.

Posted: 9:59 AM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 15 COMMENTS »

Tuesday May 20

The Other Suge Knight Knockout

The one that really counts.

Posted: 12:35 PM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 31 COMMENTS »

Monday May 19

The Gay Hip-Hop Book

Needless to say, everything I say about hip-hop in this video is pretty much equally true about America as a whole.

Posted: 10:59 AM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 19 COMMENTS »

Monday May 5

Why Everybody Should Stop Talking

Why I haven’t been posting. XXL readers, I will get back to hip-hop next time.

Posted: 12:12 PM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 16 COMMENTS »

Thursday Apr 17

Soulja Boy Presidential Debate Remix

Yep, even Soulja Boy hated last night’s debate on ABC.

Posted: 10:49 AM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 18 COMMENTS »

Monday Apr 14

The Difference Between Paranoid and Suspicious

A quick one on why Alicia Keys is the Reverend Wright of Hip-Hop…

Posted: 10:12 AM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 55 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Apr 9

For Frosty Freeze

Taking a moment to remember the B-Boy pioneer Wayne “Frosty Freeze” Frost…

Posted: 10:02 AM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 5 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Apr 2

On the Principle of Connectedness (and Dave Chappelle)

Today’s celebrity sighting..

Posted: 7:45 AM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 24 COMMENTS »

Thursday Mar 27

You Punks Didn’t Finish

Chuck Philips and the LA Times fail to get the job done once again.

Posted: 10:05 AM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 14 COMMENTS »

Thursday Mar 20

Being Over Race

a.k.a. Barack Obama is really ticking me off…

Posted: 8:40 AM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 10 COMMENTS »

Monday Mar 17

The Music Biz and The Moral High Ground

Two things that have nothing to do with each other.

Posted: 10:52 AM CDT | BY Jay Smooth | 17 COMMENTS »

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NEW Thursday Jul 24

The Real Reason Dr. Dre Isn’t Dropping “Detox”…

… Is Because He’s Full Of Sh*t

Posted: 9:14 AM CDT | BY Gooch | 36 COMMENTS »

Monday Jul 21

Rest In Peace DJ K-Swift

Baltimore Club Queen Died In Pool Accident

Posted: 12:30 PM CDT | BY Gooch | 5 COMMENTS »

Friday Jul 18

The Top 10 Best Beats Of All time

What’s On Your List?

Posted: 3:25 PM CDT | BY Gooch | 233 COMMENTS »

Thursday Jul 17

OK, Macs Clearly Smash PCs, But At Least We Can Agree On One Thing…

One Man’s Trash Is Another Man’s Treasure

Posted: 5:58 PM CDT | BY Gooch | 9 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Jul 16

The Vocal Sample Behind “A Milli” Revealed

Rare A Tribe Called Quest Remix Provides The Source Material

Posted: 11:25 AM CDT | BY Gooch | 14 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Jul 15

An Album Leaks, Good Or Bad Situation For A Producer?

Infamous, Producer Of Lil Wayne’s “Mr. Carter” Speaks

Posted: 12:50 PM CDT | BY Gooch | 15 COMMENTS »

Friday Jul 11

88 Keys Mixtape: Adam’s Case Files

A Preview Of What’s To Come On The Full Length LP “The Death Of Adam,” Executive Produced By Kanye West

Posted: 3:22 PM CDT | BY Gooch | 2 COMMENTS »

Thursday Jul 10

Four Years After Being Leaked, Jean Grae’s “Jeanius” Album Stands The Test Of Time

9th Wonder Scores Another Solid LP

Posted: 12:25 PM CDT | BY Gooch | 13 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Jul 9

Production On Nas “Untitled” LP

Are The Beats Good Enough For Nas To Get His Point Across?

Posted: 4:17 PM CDT | BY Gooch | 18 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Jul 8

Sleep Is The Cousin Of Death

Are You Getting Enough Rest?

Posted: 4:37 AM CDT | BY Gooch | 11 COMMENTS »

Monday Jul 7

Bangladesh Speaks About “A Milli”

When You First Come In The Game They Try To Play You, Then You Make A Couple Of Hits Look How They Wave To You

Posted: 1:41 PM CDT | BY Gooch | 10 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Jul 2

Production On G-Unit’s T.O.S.

50 Cent Talks About Producers Making The Sale

Posted: 1:50 PM CDT | BY Gooch | 24 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Jul 1

Who Flipped It Better?- The Whatnauts “Message From A Black Man”

Salaam Remi vs. Rza

Posted: 3:42 PM CDT | BY Gooch | 16 COMMENTS »

Monday Jun 30

The Thing About Hip-Hop DJs…

Is Your Favorite DJ A Douchebag?

Posted: 2:33 PM CDT | BY Gooch | 21 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Jun 25

Let’s Take A Quick Break From Production and Talk About The NBA Draft

Seriously, This Is Important Ish Right Here

Posted: 1:01 PM CDT | BY Gooch | 12 COMMENTS »

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Wednesday Jul 23

NEGRO PLEASE: Terrence Apologizes To Rosci… Kinda

Shhhh! Mario can hear your heart crying out for him!

Posted: 1:27 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 19 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Jul 22

NEGRO PLEASE: I Guess Rick Ross Wasn’t Lying

Mr. M.I. Yayo apparently got some “bossin’” experience

Posted: 1:10 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 99 COMMENTS »

Friday Jul 18

NEGRO PLEASE: Hip-Hop’s Top 5 “Smart Dumb Niggas”

…just smart than a dumb motherf–

Posted: 3:08 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 96 COMMENTS »

Thursday Jul 17

NEGRO PLEASE: Farnsworth Bentley Coons for “Everybody”

Andre 3000 & Kanye West “Bojangle” right along

Posted: 2:45 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 38 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Jul 16

NEGRO PLEASE: Diddy’s Orange Alert

Pedro offers you his protection… from bitchassness.

Posted: 11:25 AM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 15 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Jul 15

NEGRO PLEASE: Knuck If You [Young] Buck

These confused, junkie niggas don’t really wanna fight… They just wanna be on TV.

Posted: 3:00 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 59 COMMENTS »

Monday Jul 14

NEGRO PLEASE: Terrence J Asks Rocsi How His Ass Tastes

Save the lovers’ quarrel for BET After Dark

Posted: 1:00 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 67 COMMENTS »

Friday Jul 11

NEGRO PLEASE: Nas Got This, Jesse!

If Nas ruled the world… Fall back, Old Nigga.

Posted: 1:36 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 54 COMMENTS »

Thursday Jul 10

NEGRO PLEASE: The Crying Game

Let me put you onto lame. Sean Bell deserves better.

Posted: 4:00 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 108 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Jul 9

NEGRO PLEASE: Yung Berg’s WHITE Club

Mr. Sexy Lady only plays at the segregated pool

Posted: 1:45 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 32 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Jul 8

NEGRO PLEASE: Yung Berg’s Fight Club

Brisco’s getting his monkey ass beat… as soon as Berg washes off all that foundation.

Posted: 1:32 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 27 COMMENTS »

Monday Jul 7

NEGRO PLEASE: Firestarr feat. 50 Cent & Brandy - “Dying For Attention”

Onyx mascot Fredro Starr makes an ass of himself again

Posted: 1:38 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 35 COMMENTS »

Thursday Jul 3

NEGRO PLEASE: Lil’ Wayne’s “A Milli” Video Not Worth Wait

Weed carrier “Chorus Line” fails to display fan appreciation.

Posted: 3:58 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 33 COMMENTS »

Wednesday Jul 2

NEGRO PLEASE: 50 Cent Ain’t “So Tough” On Camera

I’ll show you how to snitch… I mean, stunt.

Posted: 3:38 PM CDT | BY Ron Mexico | 31 COMMENTS »

Tuesday Jul 1

NEGRO PLEASE: My Name Is Earl… I Think.

Friday Jul 18

The Top 10 Best Beats Of All time

What’s On Your List?

Posted: 3:25 PM CDT | BY Gooch | 233 COMMENTS »

T.I. Partners With Hip-Hop Caucus For Voter Registration Drive

Atlanta rapper and group to target young adult voting bloc…

The East Flatbush Project ft. Stress & Peter Pallis “Day In A Life”

// This Brooklyn collective prides itself on making “good solid hip-hop music,” but is it good enough? You be the judge…
Public Enemy:

No Matter What

// Chuck and Flav speak on P.E.’s role in hip-hop, Obama Vs. McCain and the war in Iraq…
Skillz: 5 Ways To Know You’re A Backpacker

// The VA MC lists keys to ID jansport-rocking rappers…

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