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Fans of James “J Dilla” Yancey are no doubt familiar with the famed Detroit producer’s critically acclaimed instrumental album Donuts. Although it would be the last album Dilla would record before his untimely passing in February 2006, the record still maintains resonance in the Hip-Hop community. For the collectors, the Yancey Music Group is already […]

J. Dilla, News

Fans of James “J Dilla” Yancey are still reeling from the unfortunate passing of the famed Detroit producer and rapper. After succumbing to a rare blood disease in 2006, Dilla’s legacy has lived on through a series of tributes, beat jacks and a record label helmed by his mother, Maureen “Ma Dukes” Yancey. After releasing […]

Big Sean, News, PHOTO OPS

After releasing his mixtape, Detroit, Big Sean claimed that nobody repped harder for “The D” than himself. After the video for “Guap” drops, he might have a claim to stake. 

News, Politics, Video

President Obama has Jay-Z in his corner, and Mitt Romney has Kid Rock. The Romney campaign already adopted Rock’s “Born Free” track as its theme song, and now the Detroit native is totally on board with the Republican candidate, but it’s not really a big deal. “I’m just so fed up with political correctness and that […]

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Former Detroit Deputy Mayor Anthony Adams was charged with weapons possession Wednesday (Oct. 31) for bringing a loaded gun into the Detroit Metro Airport, last month. The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office brought the misdemeanor charge against Adams, reports the Detroit Free Press.

Big Sean, News, Video

Big Sean was one of the special guest performers at Philadelphia’s Powerhouse 2012 this past weekend. After running through a ton of his more familiar tunes, Sean Don jumped into his mixtape favorite, “Mula,” on Detroit. 

Big Sean, News, Wired Tracks

After the release of Detroit, it’s time for Big Sean to focus on his sophomore LP Hall of Fame. Before anything, we first must have a single and that is where “Guap” comes in.

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Outspoken and politically provocative rapper Jasiri X has used his platform to speak on the “Occupy” movement, to the Trayvon Martin murder along with other hot button issues. The Pittsburgh MC takes aim at both President Barack Obama and GOP candidate Mitt Romney on the heels of tonight’s highly anticipated debate with a new song. […]

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Joshua Smith isn’t even old enough to drive, but he’s looking to spend more than 50 years behind bars. The 14-year-old entered a guilty plea Monday (Sept. 17) to second-degree murder, felony firearm charge for killing his mother in her sleep. According to police, on Feb. 27 Smith broke into the family safe to retrieve […]

Big Sean, Hip Hop Wired Exclusive, News

Things couldn’t be better for Big Sean. He and the rest of G.O.O.D. will drop their Cruel Summer compilation right before the summer actually ends, next week, and with his sophomore album still in the distance the 24-year-old released his Detroit mixtape as a nice little appetizer. In less than a week, the project has […]

News, Politics

The only two Black people added to the jury selection pool in the corruption case against former Detroit mayor, Kwame Kilpatrick, have been given their walking papers. While one juror was dismissed because of work commitments, the other refused to actually cast judgment on Kilpatrick. “I’m not God,” announced the potential juror. “I can’t judge anybody.” For […]

Big Sean, News, Wired Tracks

After a few trailers, videos, and just the right amount of teasers, Big Sean drops his new mixtape, Detroit. Big Sean Anderson has been having a hell of a year since dropping his debut album, Finally Famous. He has appeared on numerous high profile features from Justin Bieber, Meek Mill, and of course, G.O.O.D. Music. On this mixtape, […]