During their six-year separation, UGK’s whole world turned upside down. With the OGs now in their 30s, Bun B has become hip-hop’s Kevin Bacon, and Pimp C, the most popular inmate since MC Ricky D. But more importantly, the kingdom ...
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Remedy:
The Top 10 Most Anticipated Albums of 2007
10 Cassidy ALBUM TITLE: To be determined LABEL: Full Surface/J ALBUM #: 3 QUARTER: Second BEGAN RECORDING: Spring 2006 BEATS: Swizz Beatz, Neo the Matrix, Hi-Tek, Nottz, Rockwilder, Bink FEATURES: John Legend, Marsha Ambrosius FIRST SINGLE: TBD FYI: In March 2006, Cassidy was released from prison after serving eight ...
Read MoreBol on the sudden popularity of Black indie rock.
Throw Some Re’s On That Mix
Finally leaked to the internet after much hoopla. While it’s no “Walk It Out,” the Dre 3000 verse is satisfying enough. Writing’s kind of uninspired, flow is on point. Big Boi would be wise to make good with Andre while ...
Read MoreRise of the Afro Hipster
Did everybody else catch this story the other day in the Style section of the New York Times about black people who are into cracka-ass cracka music like indie rock? (I know a lot of you d-bags are into fashion.) If ...
Read MoreSticky Fingaz to Play Hip-hop Cop on NBC’s Law & Order
Former Onyx front man Sticky Fingaz will appear on the hit NBC show Law & Order: Criminal Intent on February 13. The episode revolves around a rapper, played by Fab 5 Freddy, who is gunned down as he is leaving ...
Read MoreJim Jones, Trick Daddy and Rich Boy to Participate In Gridiron Celebrity Hoops Charity Game
Jim Jones and Rich Boy are scheduled to participate in the Ninth Annual Super Bowl Gridiron Celebrity Hoops basketball game on February 3 in Miami. The game, which is officially sanctioned by the NFL, will raise funds for Junior Achievers ...
Read MoreQueen Latifah To Co-Star in Heist Movie with Katie Holmes
Queen Latifah is in talks to appear in the upcoming film Mad Money opposite Katie Holmes (wife to Tom Cruise), reports trade weekly Variety. The film is a remake of Hot Money, which aired on British TV in 2001 and ...
Read MoreNoz has the new remix of Rich Boy’s Throw Some D’s ft. Andre 3000, Lil Jon, Jim Jones, Murphy Lee and The Game.
New Music
- Lupe Fiasco Drops “Animal Pharm”
- Check Out Nipsey Hussle’s “Face The World,” Produced By 9th Wonder
- Listen To AZ’s First Single “We Movin’” Off ‘Doe Or Die II’
Hip-Hop News
- No Malice Announces ‘Hear Ye Him’ Album Release Date
- Album Stream: The-Dream’s ‘IV Play’
- Hit-Boy ft. 2 Chainz “Fan” [Video]
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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