Two awful trends I've noticed as of late re: "urban" radio: 1) The hip-hop station here in the STL has recently taken to playing Jennifer Hudson's "And I'm Telling You (How Much I Love Fried Chicken)" as well as Beyonce's "Listen" ...
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Billy Sunday reviews Red Gone Wild: Thee Album
Three 6 Mafia’s new MTV reality show, Adventures in Hollyhood, debuts on April 5
Timbaland Performing At McDonald’s All American High School Basketball Game
In order to promote his new album, Shock Value, Timbaland will perform two new songs at tonight’s McDonald’s All American High School basketball game. The event takes place at Freedom Hall in Louisville, Kentucky at 8 PM and will also ...
Read MoreSnoop Dogg’s producer, Terrace Martin, signs with Warner Bros. Records
Longtime Snoop Dogg producer, Terrace Martin, has signed a label and production deal with Warner Bros. Records for his Jakai Music Group imprint. Martin produced three songs on Snoop’s Welcome To Tha Church: Da Album, as well as “Gangbangin’ 101” ...
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Live In The Sky
Following in the footsteps of Naughty By Nature, The Lost Boyz specialized in crafting party grooves that were embraced by the ‘hood and the mainstream. The Jamaica, Queens, foursome — Mr. Cheeks, Freaky Tah, Pretty Lou and DJ Spigg Nice ...
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Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas Arrested for DUI
Taboo, of the Black Eyed Peas, was arrested on Tuesday morning near L.A. on suspicion of driving under the influence. According to the Associated Press, officers took the rapper into custody following a collision in the city of Industry, which ...
Read MoreThe Real ‘Red Gone Wild’ Review
Nuff’ respect to all the readers of this blog that actually went to Target, Best Buy or K-Mart and bought the Redman album. I do have something vested in seeing Red succeed with this long overdue project, but it’s only ...
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Hip-Hop News
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Today in Hip-Hop
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Sneakers
- Check Out COMME des GARÇONS’ PLAY for Converse Pro Leather 2013 Collection
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Lists
- The Best Work Bags Available Under $200
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Hip-Hop Fashion
- Check Out COMME des GARÇONS’ PLAY for Converse Pro Leather 2013 Collection
- Marc by Marc Jacobs Golden Foil iPhone 5 Case
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Show & Prove
- A$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”
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