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DJ Quik and Kurupt will headline the “Respect The West” showcase at SXSW 2010 in Austin, Texas on Saturday, March 20th at Club de Ville. Standing along the West Coast veterans will be upcoming leaders of the coast including Murs, Jay Rock, U-N-I, Diz Gibran, Get Busy Committee, Don Kennedy and a few surprise special […]

New York rappers, as of late, have been adapting the ideals of the South with all of the southern hospitality as they have been joining forces recently. They must have finally figured out that all that beef is getting played out and it makes more sense to just put egos aside and work together for […]

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As the educational system continues to look for new, more innovative ways to provide learning to students, the Texas State Board of Education had undergone the process of approving new standards for social studies. Although Hip-Hop is quickly integrating into a culture more than an art form, it was, unfortunately, not part of the plan […]

Leaving behind the streets for the world, rapper Jay-Z has been on a run in regards to claiming his spot in the mainstream and establishing himself as an international artist. Previously working with Coldplay, Empire of the Sun, Bono of U2 and many others, Jay is ensuring that he won’t just make music that only […]

Much like Eminem and his return, J. Cole has been leaving many impressions whenever he touches the microphone.  Whether it be on his solo joints or giving the assist to fellow rappers, every verse delivered seems to leave an impact. Rhyming alongside the likes of Jay-Z, Wale, Jay Electronica, Mos Def and Talib Kweli, most […]

Wyclef Jean’s recent issues with his personal life and nonprofit organization are continuing to add up. Just last week reports circulated that the ex-Fugee was in hot water with his wife after she found nude pictures of his manager in his cell phone. Now however another woman believed to be romantically involved with Clef, is […]

An inmate in a Tennessee prison is seeing dollar signs after a winning a settlement against a prison guard who ripped out his gold teeth causing him permanent injuries. Anthony McCoy was brought to the Davidson County jail in Tennessee for failure to pay child support. While serving his time Lieutenant Tanya Mayhew asked him […]

Weezy just can’t get a break as he has been hit with a bench warrant for failing to appear in an Arizona court for possession of drugs and weapons charges. The warrant comes from Yuma County Superior Court judge Mark Wayne Reeves who issued the papers after Wayne failed to appear for a final trial […]

Former rap mogul and emperor of bling Damon Dash may soon have a new moniker: Turnaround King. The question on the minds of Hip-Hop cognoscenti, the glitterati and reporters alike is whether Dash, who co-founded the twin cash cows of rap music and fashion, Roc-A-Fella Records and Rocawear, will earn the dubious distinction of actually […]

Method Man and Redman have teamed up with Against Da’ Grain (ADG) to offer local children free hair cuts in time for Easter. Method Man and Redman, who both are clients of ADG, decided to partake in the annual event to provide neighborhood kids, who are 12 years of age and under, a way to […]

Nas and Damian Marley are making a formal announcement on their forthcoming Distant Relatives album. The duo has combined forces for a conceptual album that blends the mix of Marley’s reggae roots and Nas’ lyrical skills with connections to their African ancestry. Due in stores on May 18, the album features collaborations from K’Naan, Lil […]