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YN Talks Rihanna 777 Tour On Hot 97

Tuesday, November 20 2012 7:10 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, R&B

For the past six days, YN’s been globe-trotting with Rihanna on her #777 Tour. Before the last stop at NYC’s Webster Hall tonight, he called up Angie Martinez to give his recap. He survived!


Sidebar: Rihanna earns 12th Billboard #1 with “Diamonds“.

YN Returns To The Combat Jack Show

Thursday, November 15 2012 8:42 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

YN returned to The Combat Jack Show last night to celebrate their 100th episode. On this go ’round, the Yellow Nigga spoke on blog ranking lists, his new “The Truth” viral series and lots mo’.

Fabolous also swung by and spoke on life behind the scenes, fashion, being underrated as well as the Knicks and Nets. Below is what you missed.


UPDATE: Now with Yellow Nigga footage.

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The Truth: Has Ludacris Lost His Way?

Tuesday, November 13 2012 1:57 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Elliott’s back with a new episode of The Truth and this time, he questions if Ludacris’ career has jumped the shark. Survey says?

YN On Internet Game Changers

Friday, November 09 2012 3:06 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

A few weeks back, YN invaded Combat Jack’s radio show. Before the full clip arrives, here’s his segment discussing rap’s URLs that changed the game. If you weren’t name dropped, blog harder.

The Truth: What’s The Best Obama Tribute Song?

Friday, November 09 2012 11:45 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Before President Barack Obama was reelected into office, Young Jeezy, Plies, and Mariah Carey released tribute songs. So for Elliott’s latest installment of “The Truth”, he critiques each recording and decides which was the best. Hail to the chief.

The Truth: Has Hip Hop Abandoned President Obama?

Tuesday, November 06 2012 12:56 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

It’s Election Day and this afternoon, Elliott returns with a new installment of The Truth. This time, he questions if the Hip-Hop community is still supporting President Barack Obama.

YN On StreetSweeper Radio

Saturday, October 27 2012 5:54 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Prior to releasing his latest The Truth, YN gave his take on what makes a classic LP on Shade 45 Thursday night. With Saigon also present, Elliott and Kay Slay also talked female MCs and Hip-Hop beefs.

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The Truth: What Makes A Classic Rap Album?

Friday, October 26 2012 12:34 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

 

Classic: sic |ˈklasik| (adjective): Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.

“Classic” may be the most overused word in hip-hop. And following the release of Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city, the term’s been ran into the ground. So for the fourth installment of Elliott’s Truth series, he breaks down the anatomy of a timeless album.

Sidebar: Rosenberg’s Take On Kendrick Album

The Truth: Kendrick Lamar

Tuesday, October 23 2012 11:13 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

The hype is real—or is it? Well for the latest dose of The Truth, Elliott analyzes Kendrick Lamar’s major label debut, good kid, m.A.A.d. city. Find out his verdict above, Stanleys.

Sidebar: YN Speaks The Truth With Free

The Truth: Are Public Feuds Hurting Hip Hop?

Friday, October 19 2012 4:11 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Over the years, rap beefs have cost lives and others have resulted to just plain fuckery. In the latest chapter of The Truth, our own YN gives his take on its impact on the culture and the media’s responsibility.

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