No one could have imagined that when DJ Kool Herc’s experimentation with his record collection at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue in the Bronx that an entire musical genre, cultural movement and most importantly a lifestyle would be born.
LL Cool J may have the physique of professional athlete but he’s always been wiser than most of his peers; by adhering to his God-given talents.
For music artists, one of the greatest honors is to be inducted into Cleveland’s hallowed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. While only a scant few Hip-Hop acts have been entered into the hall, West Coast legends N.W.A. (N-ggaz With Attitude) and pioneering Queens rapper LL Cool J are among the nominees for the 2014 […]
Bun B has always been in a teaching way, with stints at Rice University as a Distinguished Lecturer. Now, the Down South O.G. is aiming his unique brand of intellect towards a much younger audience with his new Hip-Hop coloring book and activity guide.
In the 40 years that Hip-Hop has existed, these are but a few (well, 15) of the most saccharine rap videos to ever grace the screen.
Action Bronson kept it Queens, New York through and through on the remix for “Strictly For My Jeeps.” He went as far as to grab feature verses from Lloyd Banks (Southside Jamaica) and more surprisingly LL Cool J (Hollis) so you know it’s real.
In Hip-Hop, and life in general, there are no do-overs. But LL Cool J is nevertheless doing his best to explain and support his slander inspiring “Accidental Racist” single with Country music artist Brad Paisley. Last night, Uncle L discussed the tune on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Starring earlier this year on CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls, 2 Chainz is doing a little network hopping after landing a role on NBC crime drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Is Tity Boi trying to pull a Will Smith here?
We bet LL Cool J and Brad Paisley never thought “Accidental Racist” would get proverbially stoned by Hip-Hop fans, but as we’ve seen before, not all earnest efforts go over well. Just ask Rick Ross. Besides, that song was actually god awful.
Fans of legendary trio De La Soul have been anticipating a new album since their last release in 2004. With a new track and video coming soon, De La decided to move away from the long player format and will instead focus their energies on releasing a string of monthly singles.
Dear LL Cool J: “Accidental Racist” was a bad idea. But you knew that already.
The Internets was on fire yesterday (April 8) after country music star Brad Paisley dropped his new song “Accidental Racist,” featuring veteran rapper-actor LL Cool J. Paisley shared in an upcoming print interview why he decided to release the controversial track, although it appears the West Virginia native is not necessarily an expert on race […]
