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“BRICK BY BRICK AND WALL BY WALL!  WE WILL FREE MUMIA ABU JAMAL!” was just one of the many phrases chanted out by the hundreds of protesters who marched through the streets of the nation’s capital two days after Jamal’s 56 physical day. Exponents of the activist and prominent writer advanced towards the front steps […]

Violence is engraved in America’s history from the Revolutionary War, to the decimation of native tribes, to slavery; and it’s perpetuated in a vicious systematic cycle that disproportionately affects African Americans including Arthur “Silky Slim” Reed who was raised in an impoverished neighborhood of South Baton Rouge, Louisiana. At age 14, Silky was imprisoned on […]

Detroit native and D12 Member Bizarre has been out the spotlight for over three years. The “horror core” MC was often viewed more as the class clown than a true MC but after the death of band mate and good friend Proof; things have taken a turn for the better. Hip-Hopwired.com got an exclusive interview […]

A decade ago, it would have been hard to imagine blue-chip companies clamoring to have rap and R&B stars market their products. But that was before Steve Stoute made it fashionable—and more importantly profitable. “Steve revolutionized the way brands partner with celebrities to connect with consumers,” said James Edmund Datri, president and CEO of the […]

“I wouldn’t say so much that I even rap for my age, I rap for everybody. My fans range in age. I’ve seen people  from 12-years-old to 30-year-old Hip-Hop heads that are like, “Yo Diggy, I’m digging your music!” -Diggy Simmons Diggy Simmons surprised the world when the famed teen from reality TV opened his […]

“That was a conscious decision to stand out and be independent without signing to anyone of those NWA, Dr. Dre, or Snoop labels. I felt like people felt that was the only way to be heard and be respected in LA, was by going through one of those venues. So for us not doing that, […]

We always joke that I’m always on. My boss always says, “You can’t turn it off Pete.”  That’s been a positive and a negative in my life, that if I had an extra hour or extra day I would continue to make moves…” In  Part 2 of our interview with Minnesota’ s finest, Mr. Peter […]

Dear diary…babies are such a nice way to start people and that’s probably why people have them.  In addition to the aforementioned benefits, children are probably a parent’s most valuable resource and the best hope for their financial future. See, unfortunately most American’s have retirement portfolios that are written in red ink, which in turn […]

“On record, I don’t have a problem with Ice Cube, but if Ice Cube tries to push me, I will chew his f**king head off.” With the recent trend of subliminal dissing going on amongst rappers, Glasses Malone clearly has no problems with the direct approach and just saying names. As Ice Cube has been […]

The King’s back.  Not that one.  One of the legendary Kings Of R&B, Ron “Mr. Biggs” Isley has been released from prison after serving three years for tax evasion. Speaking with comedian Steve Harvey, Isley said, “I’m overjoyed to be home and to be able to do everything that I want to do.  I’m in […]

BMI Hosted its 13th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase on Tuesday in Atlanta at  the Havana Club. Hosted by R&B crooner and Young Money associate Lloyd, the event also included performances from Travis Porter and the game’s reigning  rookie Drake who unveiled his new single “Fireworks.” Big Boi, Goodie M.o.B., DJ Drama, Mr. Colli Park, and […]

Big Boi was presented with the 2010 Legends of ATL Award from BMI on Tuesday. The Dungeon Family was also in the building as Organized Noize’s Rico Wade and Goodie M.O.B’s Khujo and T-Mo took the stage for Big’s acceptance. Big Boi drops his first official solo album Sir Lucious Left Foot:  The Son Of […]