J to da “Mwah” is back in the building proving that New York lyricism still pumps throughout the veins of the streets. Moving over an impressive 150,000 copies last month during the initial release week of his third solo release The Last Kiss, the Yonkers, NY vet born Jason Phillips followed his own advice as […]

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The Arkansas prison where T.I. is serving his year long sentence is allowing visitation again. Visitation was shut down for two weeks at the Forrest City Federal Correctional Complex after a gastrointestinal virus scare. 158 inmates reported symptoms of the virus and one inmate

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It’s always a treat for fan to see what happens when two legendary lyricists link up. “Black Republican” spawned from Nas and Jay-Z and Nas was even able to link up with AZ in his early career to create “Life’s A Bi*ch.” This time around New York’s elite class of lyricists brings KRS-One and Buckshot […]

Although currently incarcerated, T.I. has released a video for his single “Don’t Forget” featuring Mary J. Blige. In the song T.I. raps about bouncing back from his recent troubles with the law like he’s done in the past and promises that he will regain his thrown. On the track, he spits:

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Those that were awaiting the re-release of T.I.’s album Paper Trail will have to be disappointed as the re-release has been shelved indefinitely. Given the new title Paper Trial: Case Closed, the disc had the original material along with 5 new tracks added onto the line-up. It was slated to hit stores in August 18, […]

With projects being dropped and albums still on the rise of being released, Wu Tang Clan members Method Man, Ghostface Killah and Raekwon have had somewhat of a busy year in 2009. As rumors had speculated about a rift between certain members and their in house beat maker/member RZA, there was clearly a need to […]

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Queen Latifah will be releasing her new album Persona on August 25th. The album has been described as a blend of Hip Hop and Pop creating a new sound for the Queen. Persona is executive produced by Cool and Dre and features production from Pharrell Williams. The lead single off of the new album, “Cue […]

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In anticipation for the documentary film More Than A Game, the stakes may have risen to a boiling point as a dream collaboration may be in the works for the soundtrack. There have been rumors circulating that a song featuring Wayne, Drake, Kanye West and Eminem is in the process and will be featured for […]

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The Blastmaster KRS-One has been educating Hip-Hop and the masses for over 20 years. As he gears to release his latest project Survival Skills on September 15 with Duck Down front-man Buckshot, KRS spoke to Hip-Hop Wired exclusively about the controversial documentary The Obama Deception. In the film, KRS speaks on secret societies running the […]

The stars are aligning once again for a telethon to raise money for Haiti relief efforts. As previously reported BET will broadcast their “SOS Saving Ourselves-Help For Haiti” telethon tonight, bringing together acts from around the country. Hosting the telethon at Miami’s American Airlines Aren are three powerhouses in Hip-Hop, Diddy, Pharrell and Queen Latifah. […]