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.) ...
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Russell 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 $9.1 million in punitive and compensatory damages. After an 11-day trial, a federal jury agreed that TVT did in fact attempt to block Slip-N-Slide from ...
Read MoreBrother J of X-Clan
R.I.P. Professor X: August 4, 1956 – March 17, 2006
Lumumba “Professor X” Carson passed away from spinal meningitis on March 17, 2006. It was a loss felt throughout hip-hop. As a member of the pioneering group X-Clan — along with Brother J, Sugar Shaft and Paradise the Architect — ...
Read MorePennsylvania Officials Object to Ice-T Lecture
Its been 15 years since the release of “Cop Killer,” Ice-T’s controversial song recorded after the beating of motorist Rodney King by the LAPD. The song, however, is still stirring up controversy. The rapper and actor has been tapped to ...
Read MoreThe NCAA Tournament Is Just Like The Rap Game
March Madness is the first sign that springtime is coming and that means the days will be getting longer and the skirts will be getting shorter. It also means that Lil’ Wayne will be kissing Baby on the lips ...
Read MoreBol wonders if Ja Rule can regain his former glory
Can Ja Rule mount a comeback?
So I heard that new Ja Rule song "Style on 'Em" in the Bangers section today. I didn't really like it, but I never really liked hardly anything Ja Rule ever did. Even back in the day when he was ...
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- New Video From Ricky Hil Featuring The Weeknd “Nomads”
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Hip-Hop News
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Today in Hip-Hop
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Sneakers
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Lists
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Hip-Hop Fashion
- Vans California 2013 Fall Mesa 79 CA
- Fred Perry’s Laurel Wreath Printed Shirt
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Show & Prove
- A$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”
- Video Premiere: Lil Twist “Understand Me”
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Kings Of The Game by Reebok Classic
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