Memphis Bleek

When asked about Jay's past beefs by VLad TV, specifically Nas, Memphis Bleek confessed that he was the one that started it. He attributed the beef with "he say/she say" when a friend mistakenly inform Bleek that Nas dissed him on a DJ Clue mixtape...

With Vanilla Ice now starring alongside the Ninja Turtles in Kraft Macoroni & Cheese's new commercial, it sparked memory of the many other corny advertisements that have come about in hip-hop over the years. From Memphis Bleek's Garnier Fructis fail to Master P's odd ad with Snickers, it seems rappers have long been sucked into the corny commercial hall of fame. Ch...

Cold world. It can be hard being Jay Z's right hand man, but Memphis Bleek is once again back on his grind releasing the video for the introspective joint "It's For Me." This serves as the intro to Bleek's forthcoming project, The Movement 2 which drops in March...

"Bleek could be one hit away his whole career/ As long as I'm alive he's a millionaire/ And even if I die he's in my will somewhere/ So he could just kick back and chill somewhere/ Oh yeah, he don't even have to write rhymes/ The Dynasty like my money last 3 lifetimes" Those are Hov's lyrics on Kanye West's "Diamonds from Sierra Leone (Remix)...

Photography By: Keenan Higgins Last night, Brooklyn’s own and Roc-A-Fella alumni Memphis Bleek brought us back to the era of real rap at SOBs. Bleek’s headlining show was supported by opening local acts Lady Sparks and Kai, as well as a plethora of surprise guests. Brooklyn w...

XXL is giving away five pairs of tickets to see Memphis Bleek & Special Guests in New York City at SOB's on Dec. 22! D'usse will also sponsor the event. There will be a hour open bar from 7:30pm - 8:30pm. Memphis Bleek became a household name during his time at Roc-a-Fella Records. He has released four Gold a...

Along with many triumphs, hip-hop has also had its fair share of epic fails. Whether it was a spur of the moment occurrence or a well thought out plan, some things that went down in rap culture are just too confusing to fathom. From Eve's unknown stripper past to Nas wearing the most demeaning shirt possible to the Grammys, like many circles,hip-hop has had to bite the bullet a few times... Read M

When did Jay Z become Jay Z? For some, the answer is as simple as when he took his name. For others, he emerged fully-formed on his tough-talking debut, Reasonable Doubt, or on his glossier Bad Boy-assisted follow-up, In My Lifetime, Vol...

Live concerts is an amazing, awe-inspiring experience. To see your favorite group or artist perform your favorite songs live, whether in at a huge festival or a small underground haven, is a magical experience. The unappreciated aspect that makes a show grand, is the hype man...

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