“I was like everybody’s manager.  I guess on that respect, I might have spoiled them.” The worst part about building an enterprise is when trouble begins to brew and a person is forced to just sit back and watch as everything they built and worked for, crumbles in front of them.  The feeling is magnified […]

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I have a great deal of respect for Charlamagne Tha God, former morning show host for 100.3 “The Beat” in Philadelphia.  I met Charlamagne during my appearances on The Wendy Williams Experience, and he has respected me as a brother from the first day we met.  That is why I was shocked and saddened to […]

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“I love Jay; I love Beans…what’s the reason for beef? That’s stupid.” The saga continues and the foundation of the Dynasty that was the Roc continues to crumble from the inside.  With discussion coming from all sides instead of Jay-Z, Beanie Sigel and Dame Dash all together, this is becoming more drama-filled than necessary. Dame […]

Beanie Sigel’s recent diss track “What You Talkin’ Bout (Average Cat)” has caused a new soap opera stir on blogs and within the Hip-Hop community. Our industry loves drama and you would think the majority of rappers are females by the soap opera drama that goes on frequently in Hip-Hop. “Heard muthaf***ers saying they made […]

With Kanye West officially AWOL as it relates to the music industry, on a much needed mental vacation, the rapper has still been able to deliver to fans in other forms.  Fresh off the short film with Spike Jonze, West is in the process of moving into the realm of literature. Collaborating with the likes […]

There seems to be some sort of rift brewing or more of a conflict of interest between Damon Dash and rap group Onyx. As reported earlier, Dame has been clawing his way back to the top since collapsing with the fall of Roc-A-Fella and his break up with Jay-Z.  From documentaries to music to clothing, […]

Back in 2002, the Harlem based rap group known as The Diplomats was becoming an unstoppable force. With talented artists such as Cam’Ron, Juelz Santana, J.R. Writer and others, the movement was moving. Their presence was undeniable as their backing moved them swiftly into the ranks of the Roc-A-Fella dynasty and stood as the next […]

With the rise of Roc Nation and the release of The Blueprint III, it has become evident that Jay plans to carry on the legacy from Roc-A-Fella and rebuild the dynasty that had the game on lock before the break with Dame Dash. As artists continue to be named for the new imprint, there seems […]