Oh no, it ain’t over. It ain’t over! The party’s not over. Big fun in the big town! Spotted: BC via Jigga World
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BK’s baby sis is stylin’ on us for Honey Mag. Besides showing off the new ‘do, Solo took the time to clarify that her and Mr. Folarin are just friends. Sure you are! *winks* Sidebar: Salute Mrs. Carter, the Woman of The Year. Duh! He’s far too kind: Illionaire
Word on the curb is the legendary New York hip-hop radio DJ has passed away from a heart attack. Simply put, he set the blueprint for rap music being played on the airwaves. More details as they come. Rest in Peace, Sir Juice! Update: Miss Info has DJ Premier’s condolences. Update 2: Mr. Cee Tribute Mix. Update 3: Unkut Salute.
Master T? *Dead* I actually have Faheem’s application on my iPhone, but I’m too shook to use it. I might get addicted. Sidebar: Sorry Ahmir’s homie, but Jimmy Kimmel is runnin’ this late night shit. Hold ya head, Dave. This goes out to you.
Photos by Lenny “Kodak Man” Santiago Sidebar: Santiago shares the wealth.
Here’s A Keys makin’ it do what it do on a chilly night in Times Square. Props: Jay-Z World Props: ceejaythedeejay
I don’t know if the Paper Trail re-issue plans are back on but here’s the mastered mix of what was supposed to be one of the two big singles from it. There was even a video shot before Cliff hit the clink. Too bad this joint stinks.
Don’t say my wife’s topless, say her areola is out. Spotted: HHNM
A lil late but still great. Can’t wait to see what one of my favorite mag’s came up with. Peep the TOC. I see you Torres! Spotted: Sound Of The City
I can’t keep up. SMH. Look at all these rumors!
Had niggas thinkin’ I was from Uptown, for real… Day 2. Thanks Fab 5 Freddy! Spotted: Jay-Z World Update: Let’s hear it for video…video…videoooo Props: BC
First, I get in trouble yesterday with false Eminem single claims and now this. Boombox claims Fif personally showed them the album cover to Before I Self Destruct and this is it. Why wouldn’t he just put it up on his site? I quit. Ha! Update: All praises due to Boombox. ThisIs50 confirms with final artwork. They lost. Ha!
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After transforming us yesterday, the Mechanical Dummy hopped on his Twitter and couldn’t wait to spill the beans about his next move. Too bad he’s not that smart. Spotted: Idolator
“Fans get too much caught up in the stats instead of gettin’ caught up into raps.” After finally gettin’ his sequel in stores, how does the Brooklyn baby spend Wed Sept 10. You guessed it? More retail and more radio promo. This internet indy campaign is truly strong. Respect one of the masters. Sidebar: Still goin’. Shallah in Switzerland.
Iovine, Andre, and Gaga. Big business, kids. Heads Up: Freshalina
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3538795&w=425&h=350&fv=] Is that a cassette? Let’s go back to the hood for Black Thought’s black hoodie rap. The imagery is prettier than a Spike Lee flick, but as smart as I am I still don’t know what’s goin’ on here. I need a lifeline. Ahmir, holla at me, man!
When I ran a publication, I didn’t like rappers visting the premises. Let alone the idea of them performing at my spot—yuck! (You’ll never clear that Lauryn Hill sample, Kanye. Ha!) Well Spin doesn’t feel that way. Wale dusts off one of his old tunes to introduce the rock mag’s new in-office concert series. Pretty innovative. Pardon the rip. Full set here.
“I just gotta be more careful.” After blamin’ it on the Nuvo, blubberin’ about being hated on for five years, and defending the light-skinned regular chick by his side, Faheem uses Drake’s “Successful” instrumental to send an open letter to Hova. Guess this guy doesn’t believe in Twitter. “Alright, so let’s talk about this Jay shit Somedays I wish that I ain’t never say shit And Diddy said, ain’t no excuse for what I did But I felt like he […]
Let’s get you up to speed. Ghost sues. He wins. And now RZA says he’ll appeal. Angela Yee gets GFK’s reaction. The saga continues. Previously: Ghostface Speaks On Suing RZA Sidebar: The funniest crew in rap!
[…] Busta Rhymes’ revelation about the Roxy incident offers fans a rare glimpse into a moment that could have escalated into something much bigger. But thanks to the power of music—and the quick thinking of Kid Capri—the night ended on a high note. It’s a story that reminds us of the way hip hop can unite as much as it divides, and how even in moments of tension, the culture finds a way to move forward. […]