Tonight (February 22) at 8:00 p.m. EST, VH1 will air Bling'd: Blood, Diamonds and Hip Hop, a documentary that explores the diamond trade in Sierra Leone and how the hip-hop community may be inadvertently supporting wars in those areas. The ...
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Judge Extends Beanie Sigel’s Probation
A federal judge extended Beanie Sigel’s probation by six months yesterday (February 21) when he appeared in court to explain why he failed a drug test in December and was also seen associating with convicted felons. According to the Philadelphia ...
Read MoreWatch Young Buck’s new video for “Get Buck”
Paul Wall Is Blacker Than Most Of You Niggas
Since February is on the wrap up I thought I should squeeze in a drop or two for Black History Month. It’s not like you humps are gonna open a book anytime this millennium anyhoo. Here’s a quick question for ...
Read MoreCNN is airing a program tonight called Hip-Hop: Art or Poison that will examine misogyny, homophobia and violence in rap music
New bangers from will.i.am, Tru Life, Fat Joe and Junior Reid, and Young Jeezy with Blood Raw and Slick Pulla are up now!
Bol investigates the competition
Ads in the Bible
Sometimes in the evenings I like to stop by the local Barnes & Noble to read all of the rap magazines for free and drown my sorrows in five dollars worth of caramel frap. I stopped by the other day, ...
Read MoreM.O.P. Signs on To Push Sizzurp, Plans G-Unit Debut LP
Brooklyn group M.O.P. have signed on to endorse the Sizzurp Purple Punch Liqueur product originally developed and marketed in conjunction with Cam’ron and Jim Jones. According to Sizzurp’s distributor, Straight Up Brands, the group will push the drink with product ...
Read MoreNew Music
- Asher Roth Drops “Treat Me Like Fire”
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Hip-Hop News
- 15 Rappers Who Have Compared Themselves To Gods
- The Evolution Of Kanye West In 34 GIFs
- A List Of Potential Baby Names For KimYe’s Newborn
Today in Hip-Hop
- Today In Hip-Hop: Capone-N-Noreaga Release ‘The War Report’ Debut
- Today In Hip-Hop: Tupac’s Birthday
- Today In Hip-Hop: Drake Releases ‘Thank Me Later’ Debut
Sneakers
- Kanye West Performs In Red Air Yeezy IIs At Governors Ball
- Release Reminder: Reebok Question “Summer Canvas” Pack
- Converse Chuck Taylor All Star’s “Panda Camo” Pack
Lists
- 15 Rappers Who Have Compared Themselves To Gods
- The 15 Most Absurd Lyrics On Action Bronson’s ‘Saaab Stories’
- The 16 Biggest Moments At Summer Jam XX
Hip-Hop Fashion
- Fred Perry’s Laurel Wreath Printed Shirt
- True Religion Printed Trooper Cargo Short
- XXL’s Father’s Day 2013 Gift Guide: Fragrance And Grooming
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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- Thirty-Four On-Stage Photos of Macklemore & Ryan Lewis At Lafayette College
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