“That was a conscious decision to stand out and be independent without signing to anyone of those NWA, Dr. Dre, or Snoop labels. I felt like people felt that was the only way to be heard and be respected in LA, was by going through one of those venues. So for us not doing that, […]
“It ain’t just you a Blood when it’s convenient, cause you got a camera and it looks cool.” While gang life is feared by many that are on the outside and do not represent a particular sets, gang affiliation is heavily promoted within Hip-Hop by rappers. Sporting rags, throwing up hand signals and shouting distinct […]
While they continue to wait on their musical careers to truly blossom and flourish, rappers Gillie Da Kid and Nipsey Hussle will mark their acting debuts alongside Ving Rhames for the film Wrath Of Cain. As a story revolving around gang life, Ving Rhames plays the role of Cain, a notorious gang member that holds […]
Snoop Dogg takes it back and revisits two classics. Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5’s “The Message” and the Don Mega Ice Cube and Das Efx’s “Check Yo Self.” Be sure to post your comments below and let us know what you think… Chuuurch!!! Snoop Dogg feat. The Hustle Boyz – “Check Yo Self (G-Mix)”
2006 came with the drop of Lloyd Banks sophomore album The Rotten Apple, which also signified the abrupt stop for the rapper. Unlike the debut, Hunger For More, fans felt that the rapper went too mainstream and dumbed down his lyrical ability to garner sales. Returning to the scene in 2009 dropping 5 mixtapes, Banks […]
“It’s only one type of culture in Los Angeles in the streets and that’s gang culture.” Before the fame and the fortune, there is usually the grit and the grime for a Hip Hop artist. The purpose of today’s rap career has been utilized as a platform to not only depict the hood stories that […]
