It’s been over three years since battle rappers Math Hoffa and T-Rex squared off. And this Saturday they’ll reignite their feud at Club Element in NYC. Before it all goes down, here’s film of them poppin’ shit. Grab tickets and additional information here.
Well, this isn’t fly. During MTV’s Rap Fix Live broadcast today, Birdman and Lil Wayne confirmed that a new Big Tymers album is in the works. When asked if Mannie Fresh was involved, Birdman shot down the notion and said the group would consist of himself, Wayne, and Drake. Nobody’s feelin that, pleighboi. Jae Millz, Lil Chuckee and T-Rone freestyle below.
Troy Ave and his comrades hit the studio with The Chocolate Boy Wonder for a session that will appear on the producer’s upcoming album. Here’s a sample of what to expect.
From popping tags to popping plaques. Five months after hitting the ‘net, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ single “Thrift Shop” has gone platinum. The song is currently number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Congrats! Check out my PSA from our YouTube sit-down after the jump. UPDATE: The song is now double triple quadruple quintuple sextuple platinum. chartnews
Two weeks after scoring another platinum plaque, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ single is now the number one song in country. The duo make Billboard history as the only group to have their first two singles hit the top of the charts. Congratulations! Cop The Heist here.
FUSE took a trip inside Kid Capri’s foxhole to showcase his extensive record collection. He says the most he spent on a record was $10,000. Whoa, no kiddin’.
Video killed the radio star. But Hot 97’s Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg are taking their show on the road as The Turn Up Twinz. Here’s their debut video featuring three of the most commonly used terms in the game.
Bay Area’s Locksmith unlocks his stash with his latest collection of music. Peep the tracklist and download after the jump.
Inspired by Ol’ Blue Eyes, Logic rolls out the welcoming mat with his new mixtape. The project features production from No I.D., Don Cannon, and more. Download after the jump.
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This is a great reminder of how powerful and lasting Lauryn Hill’s influence has been in music. The fact that The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill eventually reached diamond status after so many years shows that truly meaningful music can continue finding new listeners long after its original release. I also like how the article highlights the combination of hip hop, R&B, neo soul, and reggae that made the album so distinctive. Achieving more than 10 million sales is an incredible milestone, especially considering how much the music industry has changed since 1998. The album’s success feels less like a temporary trend and more like proof that strong songwriting and authentic artistic expression can remain relevant across generations. It is interesting to see how numbers can tell part of a story, whether we are looking at album sales or using a proportion calculator to understand relationships between different figures.