Apologies to Black man Noz for the co-opting of his previously used headline, but I remember when it was some big shit to see rappers at the Grammy awards. When Jay-Z brought out all of Marcy projects to sing ...
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Speaking So Freely
When it comes to my thoughts about the Grammy Awards, I’m mostly anti-Kanye and pro-Chubb Rock—fuck ‘em, they don’t mean shit to me. I know less than a handful a folks who actually vote in the damn thing and it ...
Read MoreAIR JORDAN XVI
Shrouds serve more than one purpose. They can hide the true form of something. Or they can give cause to mourn. The shroud covering the Air Jordan XVI did both. Designed by Wilson Smith, the Air Jordan XVI was ...
Read MoreCheck out Jeezy’s recent appearance on BET’s 106th and Park
Billy Sunday takes a look at how rap beef has moved onto the internet
YN goes north.
Cross The Border
By the time you’ll read this, your boy YN’s yellow ass will be in Toronto educating and civilizing the folks at the Kuumba Festival. I honestly don’t know much about this event but the homie S Dot told me we ...
Read MoreTributes for the late J Dilla are jumping off in Brooklyn, L.A. and Toulouse, France tonight, and elsewhere during the coming week. Find out if something is happening in your area.
Three 6 Mafia’s new video for “Doe Boy Fresh” ft. Chamillionaire is based on the film Being John Malkovich
New Music
- Check Out Gucci Mane & Chill Will’s New Video for “Two Dope Boyz”
- Meek Mill “Levels”
- New Video From Mack Maine And Bridman “5 In The Morning”
Hip-Hop News
- Wale ‘The Gifted’ Vlog #3
- Hip-Hop Tweets Of The Week, 5/19-5/25
- Freddie Gibbs Announces Three Projects Dropping In 2013, Including Solo LP
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]
Kings Of The Game by Reebok Classic
300 x 100 (No. 1)
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