Author: YN

Public Enemy’s Professor Griff Controversy

A Sunday can give me a chance to educate you snot-nosed youngsters. Here’s a good friend of mine, former Def Jam publicist Bill Adler recalling the drama back in 1989 that almost broke-up Public Enemy when a group member gave a very volatile interview to The Washington Times. Mo’ incredible tales can be found at Planet Ill. Spotted: Hattie C

Mary Takes The Cake

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul turns 39 tomorrow and was recently presented with a cake at a taping of the Ellen DeGeneres show. Best wishes to her highness. Spotted: Rap Up Sidebar: Wonder what Sean got her?

Hip-Hop On NFL Playoffs

Photo: 2008. Hov at a Packers-Cowboys game. The real pigskin season began today as the first two of four Wild Card games were played. Of course, plenty of hip-hop folks were on Twitter sharing their thoughts as they watched the games. At the end of the day, The Jets beat The Bengals 24-14 in Game One. Then later much to the chagrin of the Philly fanatics, The Cowboys whupped the Eagels 34-14. Their first playoff win in over a decade. […]