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DJ Quik is quietly crafting the follow up to his critically acclaimed solo album, The Book Of David. According to the good folks at HipHop-N-More, a few weeks back DJ Quik dropped off the lead single off the project. 

The borough of Staten Island is stepping forward to shine a light on the affect that Sandy has had on the area. With 19 people dead on State Island alone, and more to come as rescue workers have yet to account for everyone, residents are in need of assistance. “We’re going to die! We’re going to freeze! We […]

Seeing an artist blossom from your run of the mill rapper into a full fledged brand is special for lovers of Hip-Hop. Fans of California MC Casey Veggies can attest, as they have witnessed the young MC’s maturation firsthand over the past few years or so. Young Veggies brings us a new track titled “Life$tyle,” […]

Brooklyn is all about Biggie Smalls and Michael Jordan. It’s only right that up-and-coming MC, Vinny Cha$e, pays homage to both of them in this song.

The older brother of George Zimmerman is speaking out in defense of his family, and trying to put to rest the notion that they are racist. Robert Zimmerman Jr. addressed attendees at an event thrown by the  Orlando chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists Thursday (Nov. 1), in attempts to respond to a “tidal […]

A man was arrested early yesterday (November 1) morning after brandishing a weapon while waiting in line for gas after Hurricane Sandy’s unprecedented rampage throughout New York City and the New Jersey Shore. 35-year-old Sean M. Bailey, apparently frustrated by the damage left in the storm’s aftermath, saw his patience hit a wall as he […]

Nicki Minaj’s re-release of her sophomore album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded hits stores on November 19th. Re-titled, The Re-Up, Nicki’s album will include the Cassie-assisted single “The Boys.” 

In the first episode of Big Sean’s new video log series, the Detroit player channels Albert Einstein and his stance on imagination. “Imagination” is more important than intelligence,” Sean quotes Einstein in the introduction.

These kids. Kim Kardashian had another birthday party on Halloween night at Miami’s LIV nightclub. Kimmy rolled up in costume as Catwoman and her boyfriend Kanye West came through dressed as Batman, of course. 

Unfortunately, Anthony Bourdain’s long running No Reservations is coming to an end, but it’s going out on a high note. We’ve already seen that its finale features actors from The Wire and today we get a preview of a segment from the same episode that features Talib Kweli discussing the cultural and economic changes that have occurred […]

It seems as if the Taylor Gang has been kicking out new music every day since their 2050 Tour has kicked off, and that doesn’t stop now.

A bizarre case in Texas is unfolding involving Dallas Cowboys offensive lineman Tyron Smith, who is contending with the trappings of newfound wealth and the struggling pockets of family looking to fill their coffers. Standing 6-foot-5 and a massive 308 pounds, Smith’s imposing frame wasn’t enough to keep him from filing a protective order against his mother, […]