All reigns come to an end. After two successful weeks at no. 1 on the Billboard 200, Jay-Z is now playing second fiddle to Pearl Jam. Although falling to the no. 2 spot, Hov still continues to keep registers ringing. According ...
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50 Cent Says Fat Joe’s Music’s Dangerous [Video]
AP: DJ AM’s Death Ruled Accidental Drug Overdose
Pharoahe Monch Leaves SRC, Recruits Cee-Lo & Styles P for New Indie Release
Simon says Pharoahe Monch has a brand new album coming out. XXLMag.com recently caught up with the Queens-bred lyricist to speak about his new release and leaving SRC to go the indie route. After releasing 2007’s Desire—his first solo LP in ...
Read MoreUntimely, unsolicted advice for Derrion Albert
I ended up watching that Derrion Albert snuff footage again just now, after I read on Gawker that you can hear his skull crack open. As I mentioned yesterday in a post on my own site, I'd already watched the video ...
Read MoreFat Joe Responds to 50 Cent Swipe, Previews Album Online
Bronx rapper Fat Joe recently took to his twitter account to address 50 Cent’s latest attack. Yesterday (September 28) Fif posted a comedic clip on his Website, thisis50.com, poking fun at the Terror Squad leader, pretending that the he was rushed ...
Read MoreGlobal Grind: Nas Pens Open Letter to Young Warriors in Chicago
OMG, WTF, STFU
There’s a scene in the movie Deep Cover where Larry Fishburne’s character and others are asked the difference between a “nigger” and a “black man.” I loved the answer Fishburne’s character gave, “Only a nigger would answer that question.” Moving ...
Read MoreRelease Therapy
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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- 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
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Today in Hip-Hop
- Today In Hip-Hop: Macklemore Celebrates 30th Birthday
- Today In Hip-Hop: Capone-N-Noreaga Release ‘The War Report’ Debut
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Sneakers
- Kanye West Performs In Red Air Yeezy IIs At Governors Ball
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- 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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