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“I can admit there are some problems in hip hop but it is only a reflection of what’s taking place in our society. Hip hop is sick because America is sick.” – David Banner (2007) The stigma of being in Hip Hop and being a rapper is the fact that there is usually a negative […]

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Katt Williams is in trouble with the law once again. Katt currently has arrest warrants pending for him in Fulton County Georgia after police say he got into an altercation with a man. That man, Derrion Powers, claims Katt hit him during an incident at an Atlanta hotel over money. Powers also claims

“How Low” Now there are certain moments in life where a person’s choice of actions must be questioned, no matter what type of fame they have accrued while in the public eye. Under the chopping block today will be Chicago rapper Twista, who made a dedication record to those in Haiti. For the past week, […]

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While the music world and Hip Hop fans alike know how many songs have been able to become a smash hit, it’s even better when someone can do a full time jack move with a freestyle that makes some fans that the song should have belonged to that particular artist in the first place. Once […]

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Although Freaknik’s been missing in the Atlanta party scene for years, a neighboring Nappy Boy is bringing back…to TV at least. T Pain has teamed up with Adult Swim for a one hour animated TV series titled “Freaknik” playing off the annual Black college party that made Atlanta a Spring Break mecca in the 90s. […]

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“When you love someone, you let them step on you in a way you wouldn’t let anyone else step on you.” While some artists flood the Internet with an endless stream of music and exclusives, some are more strategic with building their momentum and make sure that every drop is something special and is material […]

After making the monumental move to squash beef with Young Jeezy and being taken to jail on drug charges Gucci Mane is still continuing his mixtape reign into the New Year. A mix of tracks from Gucci’s Cold War mixtape has hit the net. As previously reported, Gucci released his Cold War mixtpe trilogy in […]

Black Voices: “Michael Eric Dyson: Obama ‘Runs from Race Like a Black Man Runs from a Cop” Read Here Complex: “A Photo Compilation Of Kim Kardashian’s Best Back Shots” Read Here Bossip: “Michelle Williams Fires Matthew Knowles As Her Manager” Read Here Idolator: “Lady Gaga To Appear On Oprah” Read Here F-Listed: “Man Has Glasses […]

“The thrill of conquering your fears especially in such a physically and mentally taxing environment can’t really be done justice in words.” –Lupe Fiasco After a week long trek, Lupe Fiasco and company have been able to weather the storm and have conquered trip as they have finished their climb of Mt. Kilimanjaro, Africa’s largest […]

Nothing is ever as easy as it seems and Lloyd Banks can stand as an example of such statement as he is far from being done with authorities in Canada. Although released on bail Tuesday, Banks and Niclas Sloane are still being detained at they were taken into the custody of Canadian immigration.  Word as […]

When Jay-Z and Swizz Beatz premiered their video for “On To The Next One” on New Year’s Eve the world was abuzz with rumors that the Jigga man was  confirming rumors that he was in ties with an underground secret society. The video’s dark imagery and gothic undertones led to numerous YouTube videos breaking down […]

Everybody remembers the day that Game took the heavy burden of taking on G Unit once he was involuntarily removed from the ranks. Releasing a record that almost clocked in at 15 minutes, “300 Bars” is helmed by many as the track that was able to close the casket on the careers of Lloyd Banks, […]