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It’s A Beautiful Thing Being R.A. the Rugged Man
R.A. discusses the advantages of being an independent artist…
My Pops, Obama & Omarion
R.A. gives his 2 cents on a list of topics ranging from his dad to Pres. Obama to Omarion…
No Ceilings, Mad Punch Lines
XXL breaks down some of Weezy’s best lines from his new mixtape…
Flashback Friday: Remember Illegal?
Illegal was the teen rap group that could actually fade ‘em all.
The ABC’s of Rap Fandom, Pt. 2 (N-Z)
XXL still wants to know if you’re a real rap fan or just a poseur
Remembering Rap-A-Lot, Nuff Respect Due
Houston hip-hop wouldn’t be the same without Rap-A-Lot
Why Lil Wayne is facing a year in jail
A man can’t get a little jism on a gun? I thought this was America.
Is Diddy losing his edge?
My favorite hip-hop mogul isn’t looking as good as he used to. Nullus.
Why won’t white people let Kanye be great?
Kanye’s nascent clothing line falls victim to the backlash from this year’s VMAs.
A Poem For The Youth Voter
Just give me one more week and we get back to hip-hop and such, I promise. Maybe two weeks.
Economics and Annoying Smart Guys
Or “How America Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Nerds”
Hipster Rap
Technology is conspiring to keep me from finishing other vids, so in the meantime here’s a quick one by request.
Ballad of the Little Hater
Jay Smooth bigs up all his haters with this impressive little ballad…
The Republican’s Hater Ball
Hateration in the GOP dancerie. I’m soooo glad you all asked for commentary on Sarah Palin and made me sit through the convention last night.
Vlogging is Stupid
Just a station announcement before we return to regular programming. Conversate is totally a word, by the way.
The Young Buck/50 Cent Phone Call
Rosey Grier said it’s alright to cry, and he could totally kick your ass.
Obama Mashup Tribute: He Really Deed It.
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.
No Homo Erectus (Pause, Pause, Pause)
Guest blogger Danja29 breaks down the difference between change and evolution in hip-hop…
BLOG: Who Makes Kanye’s Beats While He’s (Not) Blogging?
Guest blogger Al Shipley breaks down Mr. West’s long history of co-producers
Hip Hop the Fairy Tale: Cinderella, You’re Going Down!
Guest blogger Shelby Powell takes a look at hip-hop fusion among other things…
K-Def talks shop, various equipment used through the years. Mentions experiences from Marley’s House Of Hits
Guest blogger JNOTA chops it up with K-Def…
Are Mixtapes Better Than Albums Now?
C. Pierznik ponders on whether mixtapes have become better than albums…
Illmatic & Slumdog Millionaire
Guest blogger B Nestor makes a correlation between Slumdog and Illmatic…
BLOG: The Concept of Success in Hip Hop
Guest blogger TPAR examines the concept of success in hip-hop…
Hip Hop the Fairy Tale: Cinderella, You’re Going Down!
I was speaking with Donny Goines a few days back about the reviews on his last project, Minute After Midnight. It’s a concept piece with an evocative title that draws a comparison between Cinderella and your favorite rapper. The Hip Hop clock strikes 12 and the Maybach turns into a Datsun; the fancy chain, [...]
Owe Me Back Like You Owe Your Income Tax
*singing* You owe Kelis… You owe Uncle Sam… You owwwwweee meeeee!!!
Watch Your Mouth, Yellow Man.
I don’t think this is what Obama would have wanted. We may need a Beer Summit soon.
It’s A Beautiful Thing Being R.A. the Rugged Man
R.A. discusses the advantages of being an independent artist…
My Pops, Obama & Omarion
R.A. gives his 2 cents on a list of topics ranging from his dad to Pres. Obama to Omarion…
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Nas Attempts to Block Kelis From Spousal Support
Nas’ ex is asking for $72,728 a month in spousal support, after being awarded $44,000 a month in child support payments…
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FEATURE: Masta Ace & Edo G, Banned From TV
// Masta Ace and Edo G talk arts & entertainment…
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FEATURE: Charlamagne Tha God, I’m Good
// Charlamagne Tha God spits the truth about Beanie, Jay-Z and getting canned…
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FEATURE: Webstar, Bounce Back
// Webstar defends his music against the “D.O.A.” movement…
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