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After toppling Mt. Kilimanjaro and releasing a song to benefit Haiti relief efforts, Lupe Fiasco is lending his name to another cause, this time in politics. Lupe’s signed up to help the candidate vying for the Senate seat once occupied by President Barack Obama, Cheryle Jackson. Lupe E.N.D.’s throwing his support behind Cheryle Jackson and […]

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Jim Jones gives insight into the history of Harlem and its historic hustlers. Peep the video as Jimmy weighs in on 80’s kingpin Rich Porter and his upcoming mixtape “The Ghost Of Rich Porter.” Also peep more videos here.

Things for Haiti seem to be getting worse before the notion of improvement can be thought.  After the initial earthquake, the citizens were hit by a 6.1 afterschock. With all of the chaos going on across the seas, Wyclef Jean has been doing his part in Haiti along with the United States to fight and […]

After rounding out the fourth quarter with the highly anticipated release of his Malice In Wonderland album, Snoop Dogg is set to release a new album for the new year. Titled More Malice: Deluxe Album and Movie, the new project will feature the original content found on Malice in Wonderland in addition to five new […]

It’s a shame that there have been so many negative responses to the recent report of rapper Wacka Flocka Flame being shot after a botched robbery.  Some must really dislike Flocka to actually poke fun at the fact that he got hit up. Florida’s own Brisco is one that had his some words for Flame […]

myfabolouslife  I appreciate everyone lookin 4 & forward to #TiNc2..It will b #classic..But in light of the Haiti tragedy imma hold of til end of Jan. Well folks, looks like the hold up for Fabolous and DJ Drama’s sequel There Is No Competition Pt. 2 (Funeral Service) continues to find a way to not hit […]

“Oh, Let’s Do It” Unlike some of his rap cohorts, instead of giving an exact date for the drop of an upcoming release, Ludacris just let’s it go for the wind to catch it. Known for his steal-showing abilities as a feature on countless records, Luda takes the time out to flex his muscle with […]

It looks as if The Wu is back and staking their claim for 2010. With a Rae, Meth and Ghost dropping a 3-man frontal assault album soon, GZA, Inspectah Deck and Masta Killa have returned with some heat of their own. Check the poisonous darts below and tell us what you think. Rae, Meth & […]

T.I.’s clothing company AKOO is teaming with G-Shock Watches to create a limited edition signature chronograph. The custom timepiece will be available in a single color-way- pristine white with accents of purple & gold on the face and buckle, the brand’s sportswear brand’s corporate colors and the AKOO insignia, A King of Oneself, featured on […]

The Baddest Chick Trina is back on her gangsta Shyte as she drops another tantalizing track. Peep the new joint “Deeper” featuring Ebony Love taken from “DJ Smallz & Bigga Rankin – Follow Us (Florida Edition)” mixtape. The track will be released February 7th nationwide during Super Bowl Weekend. For more on Trina, click here. […]

Although it’s been years since Ja Rule made a real statement in music, he’s seeing his name brought up headlines, this time for a possible upcoming prison sentence. A federal judge ruled against Ja, real name Jeffrey Atkins, in court after he asked for a dismissal of a gun possession charge. According to Ja, the […]