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As was the case with the hard rock era, Hip Hop has been under the microscope for its ability to allow artists to freely express themselves. And at the end of the day, who really wants someone to have the freedom to say what they actually think and believe…this is America people!  Why be creative […]

The pursuit of fame and success can sometimes leave people with a veil draped over their eyes where they are unable to see the bumps and bruises that one must endure in order to achieve the dream. Maino’s cousin, his close friend, recently committed suicide and last spring the rapper’s best friend was shot by […]

It’s been three years since the release of Ridin’ High from 8Ball & MJG as a collective unit.  In between now and then, 8Ball released a group album with E.D.I. of the Outlawz and MJG released his solo effort Pimp Tight. Officially off Bad Boy South and signing up with T.I. and Grand Hustle records, […]

Ludacris is still adding more fuel to the promotional fire surrounding his forthcoming Battle of The Sexes album. As previously reported, the original concept to make an album of battling between Luda and DTP rapper Shawnna was scrapped reportedly due to Shawnna’s new Nappy Boy records affiliation. Now with a collaboration album in place Luda […]

Already being forced to deal with push backs, the album initially slated for release as early as 2006, Memphis Bleek’s project The Process was again pushed back from a 2009 release to 2010. Not allowing the politics to set him back mentally, Bleek continues his grind until the drop with the release of the track […]

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When news broke that Shyne was released from jail anticipation for his return to the mic reached a fever pitch. Now three months since he got his freedom papers to Belize, the first track featuring the man’s voice we’ve been waiting nearly nine years to hear has surfaced. Compliments of DJ Khaled’s Victory album, Shyne […]

“Me and Em talked about something today…we’ll see.” There is always more to come over the horizon and 2010 in Hip Hop music continues to look more promising. Fresh off a performance with Eminem, rapper Drake has begun to talk about collaborating with the Detroit MC once again, but this time for his debut album, […]

Back in the days of Kingdom Come Jay Z made the statement that 30 is the new 20. Well currently coming down that mountain and hitting 40, time may be of the essence for Jay as he’s not getting any younger. With his career at his highest peak since dropping Reasonable Doubt, the rapper seems […]

“There are certain things you can’t say, or sing, on television.” Ever since the broadcast of the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards this weekend, the Internet has been pulsating in regards to the “unnecessary” censoring of lyrics for the night’s closing performances from Eminem, Lil Wayne and Drake. Check the drastically contrasting performance here. Stating that […]

Various acts in genres of music including pop, rock, rap and r&b are uniting for a remake of 1985’s “We Are The World.” Originally produced by Quincy Jones and co-written by Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson, the song made $30 million for African humanitarian programs 25 years ago. Now in light of the devastation in […]

Actor and reality show star Markice “Kesan” Moore is continuing to proclaim his innocence against charges he beat and broke the bones of his infant child. His latest denial of wrongdoing comes in the form of a music video. Kesan’s dropped a video for “The Statement” detailing the misunderstanding and recapping the turn of events. […]