Playwright Garland Thompson, Sr., a legendary fixture of Harlem‘s theater scene, died Nov. 18 after battling a long illness. Mr. Thompson was also an actor, director and community leader who worked to pass on his gifts to other budding playwrights.
While Cam’ron is no slouch when it comes to lyrics, his humorous and ignorant take on life makes him someone to always watch. This could not be further illustrated in a clip where Killa explains how he pulled out a gun at his audition for Paid In Full.
Nas captured the attention of the Hip-Hop nation with his 1994 debut album, Illmatic. The album continues to inspire creativity, as evidenced by an upcoming Hip-Hop theater piece that draws on the potent lyrics from the classic release.
We thought Harlem sticks together? The separation between former friends Jim Jones and Dame Dash has gotten wider over the last few months. Based on Jones’ most recent Instagram slander, it seems the two will never be close again.
Harlem sticks together. And it shows on Smoke DZA’s “Err Thing Valid (Remix),” featuring A$AP Rocky and Cam’ron.
A number of Harlem shops are sending a message to patrons stating that they are not allowed in their businesses while wearing hoodies or ski masks. Using signs to spread the warning, citizens are reacting by saying the signs are racially offensive.
With the first of the month only days away, Cam’ron debuts a visual for “Touch The Sky,” the leading track from the next installment of his EP series.
In the 1980’s, Harlem was the mecca of Hip-Hop fashion. At the forefront was designer “Dapper” Daniel Day who brought French luxury brands to life with a distinct street flavor.
Just when you think the problems between Jim Jones and Dame Dash couldn’t get any weirder, they did. When asked about his recent slander aimed at the former cakeaholic, the Diplomats rapper stated his Instagram account was hacked.
Harlem’s Rugz D. Bewler drops soulful joint called “Slave To Her Jays,” release in collaboration with streetwear brand Mishka.
NYPD officials will have a hard time explaining why one of it’s commanding officers used Twitter to blast activists in the case of a young woman who died in a subway accident. The leading cop at Harlem‘s 25th Precinct posted a tasteless tweet that essentially targeted the victim and taunted a group hoping to prevent such tragedies.
Last week, Damon Dash made his feelings known about music executive Joie Manda. Since then Funkmaster Flex jumped into the fray and the two have sparred verbally throughout separate platforms. Dash continued his assault on the HOT 97 DJ in a new interview with Hip-Hop Motivation.
