Tag: Rap Radar

Rap Radar On ESPN NFL Live

The day after Jay-Z’s 40/40 soirée, ESPN’s NFL Live cited Rap Radar while talking about Robert Kraft’s attendance. Kraft is the owner of the New England Patriots and according to Forbes, the 206th richest man in America. It’s the Roc, you bastards.

BET Interviews B.Dot

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Ebony Puts Rap Radar On Another Planet

Houston, we are a problem. Ha! In the July 2011 issue of Ebony, the magazine created this illustration depicting the ever growing blogosphere. Unless you failed fifth grade, that’s us holding down Neptune. Thanks to everyone, even-our-comment section-peanut gallery, that steps into our world daily.

ESGN: Freddie Gibbs “Carmelo WTF?”

After noticing Freddie Gibbs’ insightful and often humorous observations on sports through his Twitter account, Rap Radar decided to give him a forum to express his thoughts on the thrills of victory and the agonies of defeat. It’s Gangsta Gibbs Wide World Of Sports. The black Bill Simmons is here. And for his sixth column he analyzes the opening round of the 2011 NBA Playoffs. Yo Carmelo, WTF?!

Fabolous Talks S.O.U.L. Tape & Remixes

We’re a week away from the release of Fabolous’ latest street offering, the S.O.U.L. Tape. Yesterday, in a secret room at the New York branch of Phillipe Chow, he spoke to the Double R on the project and how he reinvented the remix. Time to pass the baton, Puff. More footage on the way.

Swizz Beatz Talks Haute Living

Following Swizz’s shoot with Amar’e, he spoke on his upcoming album, Haute Living. Ironically, he says the title wasn’t inspired by the magazine bearing the same name (although he did have a feature in it last year). Nonetheless, he’s sticking to his guns and still plans to donate proceeds from the album to his art charter school and other philanthropic efforts. Sidebar: Swizz Talks Features With Paper

ESGN: Freddie Gibbs “Baseball: This Is Your Game On Drugs”

After noticing Freddie Gibbs insightful and often humorous observations on sports through his Twitter account, Rap Radar decided to give him a forum to express his thoughts on the thrills of victory and the agonies of defeat. It’s Gangsta Gibbs Wide World Of Sports. The black Bill Simmons is here. And for his fifth column he weighs in on Major League Baseball’s ongoing controversy. Manny Ramirez, you got the juice now.

Jim Jones On NY Daily News Cover

On February 10th, 2011, Jim Jones made headlines on the cover of the NY Daily News. Two women accused Jones of unknowingly filming them topless for his “Summer Time” video. While en route to Hot 97 yesterday to promote the release of Capo, Jones spoke with Rap Radar on the accusation and denied any involvement.

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