As soon as I saw Joell Ortiz’s new video, “Call Me,” I loved it. Memories of my many high school crushes came rushing back. I’m always pleased when the introspective moments of a rap song can trigger that nostalgia and ...
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Trailer to T-Pain’s Cartoon: Freaknik the Musical [Video]
Flo Rida & BEP Top iTunes’ Best-Sellers List
As they approach 10 billion digital downloads from their iTunes music store, Apple has unveiled their top 20 all-time best-selling songs, reports Billboard. Hip-hop acts take up six of those top 20 spots with the Black Eyed Peas locking in ...
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Yesterday, XXLMag.com highlighted Sprite’s longstanding relationship with hip-hop by showcasing some of their best rapper-endorsed ads. While hip-hop’s relationship with Sprite has been mostly positive, there's another beverage with a darker association that deserves props too. Lambasted in the early '90s ...
Read MoreThe MP3 Blogocaust
Google must not have gotten the memo re: MP3 blogs being good for artists and labels, because where else can you download music, except places where it costs money? (Perhaps if eskay had faxed over a copy. Zing!) Because the other ...
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B.G Pleads Innocent to Gun Charge
Former Cash Money MC B.G. plead his innocence yesterday (February 11) in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court to a gun charge, he picked up last November. According to The Times-Picayune, the New Orleans-bred rapper born Christopher Dorsey, was arrested last year ...
Read MoreNew Music
- New Video From Ricky Hil Featuring The Weeknd “Nomads”
- Take A Look At Tree’s Video For “Busters”
- Mathematics ft. Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Method Man & Raekwon “4 Horsemen”
Hip-Hop News
- Exclusive: John Monopoly Speaks On Kanye West ‘Yeezus’ Shout-Out
- Kanye West Is Targeted For His Parkinson’s Lyric On ‘Yeezus’
- Rick Ross, DJ Khaled And More Share First Reactions On Ace Hood’s ‘Trials & Tribulations’
Today in Hip-Hop
- Today In Hip-Hop: Macklemore Celebrates 30th Birthday
- Today In Hip-Hop: Capone-N-Noreaga Release ‘The War Report’ Debut
- Today In Hip-Hop: Tupac’s Birthday
Sneakers
- Kanye West Performs In Red Air Yeezy IIs At Governors Ball
- Release Reminder: Reebok Question “Summer Canvas” Pack
- Converse Chuck Taylor All Star’s “Panda Camo” Pack
Lists
- 15 Rappers Who Have Compared Themselves To Gods
- The 15 Most Absurd Lyrics On Action Bronson’s ‘Saaab Stories’
- The 16 Biggest Moments At Summer Jam XX
Hip-Hop Fashion
- Vans California 2013 Fall Mesa 79 CA
- Fred Perry’s Laurel Wreath Printed Shirt
- True Religion Printed Trooper Cargo Short
Show & Prove
- A$AP Ferg to Release “Trap Lord” Mixtape in Late February or Early March
- Hit-Boy Announces Diddy, Waka Flocka Flame & Lil Wayne for "Scream and Shout (Remix)"
- Lil Reese ft. Young Jeezy & Twista "Traffic (Remix)"
Rap Videos
- Illogic And Blockhead Release The Video For “Atlantis Depth”
- Video Premiere: Lil Twist “Understand Me”
- Video Premiere: Krizz Kaliko, Futuristic, Black Pegasus, and Jeff Turner [TeamBackpack Cypher]
Kings Of The Game by Reebok Classic
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