Part of me realizes that this blog isn't the right forum for this, but whatever. It's my week to hold these duties down, and this is what's on my mind today. I could've taken the easy route and commented on ...
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Nas, Kanye West & Heavy D Reach “Common Ground” at Benefit Concert
Common enlisted so many well-known peers for his second annual benefit concert at the L.A.’s Hollywood Paladium last Saturday (September 26) that the show had to be abbreviated as “Common and Friends”on the venue's marquee. And it was certainly a night ...
Read MoreWEB CANDY: Camille G, Miss September
NAME: Camille G REPS: Orlando, Fla MATH: 36C-29-40 HIGHLIGHT: Big Tigger's September Kitten of the Month QUOTE: "Do something to stimulate me before you try to poke me. Don't be like smash, smash, smash, game over. ...
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MTV: Royce Confirms Slaughterhouse’s Talks With Shady Records
Def Jam Vain-detta
Just when you think Def Jam and the Thimmontheth have played dead long enough to lose interest, the niggas find reanimation in the strangest of ways. Def Jam’s gotten a strange whirlwind of press in the rapster chronicles this weekend. ...
Read MoreShould rappers donate money to the police?
The other day, here in St. Louis, an old white guy who was famous for appearing in commercials for a local car dealership died of ass cancer, or one of these other diseases you see a lot of old white ...
Read MoreFEATURE: Skyzoo, Safe
Photo courtesy of Robert Adam Mayer Skyzoo should have a cape on. Not that he’s playing the “hip-hop savior” shtick— that type of chest thumping and self-declaration just isn’t his style. Still his contributions are sure to leave the game better off. ...
Read MoreNY Daily News: 50 Cent Returns to Queens for Special Neighborhood Concert
New Music
- Jim Jones Drops The Video To “Powder Trip” (J. Cole Revamp)
- New Lil’ Boosie, Webbie And Foxx “Where I’m From”
- Watch DJ Drama’s “In The Building” Video With Travis Porter And Kirko Bangz
Hip-Hop News
- Ludacris Drops ‘#IDGAF’ Mixtape
- Hot 97 Interviews Riff Raff And Things Get Hostile
- J. Cole Laughs At “I Disappointed Nas” Track Title
Today in Hip-Hop
- Today In Hip-Hop: Max B Turns 35
- Today In Hip-Hop: Busta Rhymes Celebrates 41st Birthday
- Today In Hip-Hop: Ace Hood Celebrates 25th Birthday
Sneakers
- Check Out COMME des GARÇONS’ PLAY for Converse Pro Leather 2013 Collection
- Nike Roshe Run “Tie Die”
- Here’s A Look At Filling Pieces’ 2013 Spring/Summer Collection
Lists
- The Best Work Bags Available Under $200
- Behind The Scenes: 20 Awesome Rapper Vlogs
- Can’t Hold Us: Independent Rapper Success Stories
Hip-Hop Fashion
- Check Out COMME des GARÇONS’ PLAY for Converse Pro Leather 2013 Collection
- Marc by Marc Jacobs Golden Foil iPhone 5 Case
- XXL‘s Memorial Day Weekend Survival Kit
Show & Prove
- A$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]
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