This might be the first year in the history of rap that more remixes have been produced than actual songs. O.K. That's a stretch, but still, how many songs have we already heard with multiple remixes? Jim Jones prah'lee has ...
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Bol sings the praises of Black Milk’s Popular Demand
You must learn
I read an article in the New York Times a couple of days ago about government-funded hip-hop programs for inner city youth. (Since the story has a global focus, it got no play in the blogosphere. As usual, but whatever.) ...
Read MoreRussell Simmons and Ludacris Honored
America SCORES, which trains teachers how to use poetry, performance and hip-hop to improve academics, is honoring Russell Simmons and Ludacris on April 30, at the HBO Theater in New York City. Simmons’ Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and the Ludacris ...
Read MoreThe first great rap album of 2007
The consensus on the Internets re: hip-hop in 2007 seems to be that last year sucked balls and this year isn't going to be any better. For example, there was a post at Straight Bangin' the other day called "2007 ...
Read MoreTVT Records Ordered to Pay Slip-N-Slide $9.1 Million
New York based independent record label TVT Records has been ordered to pay Slip-N-Slide Records $9.1 million in punitive and compensatory damages. After an 11-day trial, a federal jury agreed that TVT did in fact attempt to block Slip-N-Slide from ...
Read MoreBrother J of X-Clan
R.I.P. Professor X: August 4, 1956 – March 17, 2006
Lumumba “Professor X” Carson passed away from spinal meningitis on March 17, 2006. It was a loss felt throughout hip-hop. As a member of the pioneering group X-Clan — along with Brother J, Sugar Shaft and Paradise the Architect — ...
Read MorePennsylvania Officials Object to Ice-T Lecture
Its been 15 years since the release of “Cop Killer,” Ice-T’s controversial song recorded after the beating of motorist Rodney King by the LAPD. The song, however, is still stirring up controversy. The rapper and actor has been tapped to ...
Read MoreThe NCAA Tournament Is Just Like The Rap Game
March Madness is the first sign that springtime is coming and that means the days will be getting longer and the skirts will be getting shorter. It also means that Lil’ Wayne will be kissing Baby on the lips ...
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- Sir Michael Rocks Featuring Ab-Soul And Dash “In A Minute” (Produced By Larry Fisherman)
- Lupe Fiasco Drops “Animal Pharm”
- Check Out Nipsey Hussle’s “Face The World,” Produced By 9th Wonder
Hip-Hop News
- Krizz Kaliko, ¡Mayday! & Stevie Stone To Embark On “Strange Summer Tour 2013″
- Eminem’s Music Publisher Suing Facebook For Copyright Infringement
- Waka Flocka Flame Announces Release Date Of ‘Flockaveli 2′
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
- Here’s A Look At Filling Pieces’ 2013 Spring/Summer Collection
- Ewing Athletics Set To Re-Release ‘Ewing Focus’ This Summer
- Play Cloths x Saucony Shadow 5000 “Cotton Candy Pack”
Lists
- The Best Work Bags Available Under $200
- Behind The Scenes: 20 Awesome Rapper Vlogs
- Can’t Hold Us: Independent Rapper Success Stories
Hip-Hop Fashion
- Marc by Marc Jacobs Golden Foil iPhone 5 Case
- XXL‘s Memorial Day Weekend Survival Kit
- Marcelo Burlon’s County of Milan Moon T-Shirt
Show & Prove
- A$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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