Brooklyn, more specifically Bed-Stuy, was the place to be Sunday for Spike Lee‘s block party to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his classic film, Do The Right Thing. Lee brought out all the big names, including an impromptu freestyle from Yasiin Bey, a performance from Public Enemy and much more.
Gene Simmons made his name in the world of rock as a founding member of the KISS band, and the group is finally being honored by the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. However, Simmons and another band member are upset that Hip-Hop acts Run DMC, Grandmaster Flash and Public Enemy got in before them.
This past weekend, the nominations for the 56th Annual Grammy Awards were rolled out in high-level fashion. Naturally the elephant in the room was the Hip-Hop faceoff between Macklemore/Ryan Lewis and Kendrick Lamar.
Flavor Flav may be known for sporting the gaudiest of clocks to ever grace Hip-Hop but multicultural brand, FLüD had other ideas when it came to honoring the legendary group, Public Enemy.
Public Enemy has been dropping music since 1987 and still hold court as one of the most popular Hip-Hop groups ever. However, it appears that a member of the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductees thinks that Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar and other big rap stars are “not real Hip-Hop.”
Flavor Flav‘s acumen as a business is looking very suspect. The Public Enemy rapper and reality star’s last fried chicken joint in Michigan is in danger of closing.
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.
LL Cool J is considered a GOAT rapper by many and this new tour he just announced is worthy of such esteem. The “Kings of the Mic” tour will be headlined by Uncle L and also will include legendary Hip- Hop acts Ice Cube, Public Enemy and De La Soul.
Spike Lee talking about basketball and the New York Knicks will always be entertaining. For the latest spot in the NBA’s BIG campaign, the renowned director stars and directs a commercial called “The King Of New York” that praises NBA great Bernard King.
The 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced today and Public Enemy, Quincy Jones, and Donna Summer are among those who received their career-praising nods from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum. Next year’s inductees also include Albert King, Randy Newman, Lou Adler, Rush, and Heart.
Flavor Flav was arrested last last week for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and her 17-year-old son, but he wants to make amends, his attorney said Monday (Oct. 22). Attorney Tony Abbatangel appeared in front a Las Vegas judge on behalf of the New York native, expressing that Flav wants to reconcile with his lady love, in spite of the attack.
Election time is almost upon us. But that doesn’t mean everyone is excited about either candidate or licking their chops to stand in line to place their vote. Lupe Fiasco has already stated that he is more than likely staying home on election day. But he isn’t the only rapper who may be skipping out […]
