Not only did we beat the odds, we also got even. Ty Kidd Previously: Flashing Lights

Finally: The super limited edition version of our current issue. Details on how to get one? Coming soon. Ha! RESPECT.

Biggie’s blueprint. Hovi’s too. Salute to Antonio Hardy. Unsung? Not around these parts. The kids don’t know. Three volumes of his catalogue? Yup, I wilded out.

We came up out that slum village. Ty Kidd Previously: Made In Japan

Congrats on the new deal, Rashid. Love is love, Lonnie. Here’s a salute to Mr. Sense with my musical selections through the years. Been in this game since ’92! #TeamLightSkin

Time is on our side. Ha! Ty Kidd Previously: Playing Hardball Update: This is the proper version.

Watch the throne! Album in stores June 28. UPDATE: Now with your 12 titles. Movie begins July 19. Pre-order it now. 1. I’m On One Feat. Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne 2. Welcome To My Hood Feat. Rick Ross, Plies, Lil Wayne & T-Pain 3. Money Feat. Jeezy & Ludacris 4. I’m Thuggin Feat. Waka Flocka & Ace Hood 5. It Aint Over Til It’s Over Feat. Mary J. Blige, Fabolous & Jadakiss 6. Legendary Feat. Chris Brown, Keisha […]

Jay-Z’s classic debut turns 15 today and 5 years ago he gave an amazing performance of the entire album in reverse order at Radio City. Here was the closer with the wife gettin’ her MJB on. Sounds so beautiful, don’t you agree?

Don’t thank me. Thank Just Blaze and DJ Soul. You’re all welcome.

Do Remember: The King passed two years ago tomorrow. So in tribute, here are some strong rap tunes that used samples from his masterworks. You also need this in your life. #MJGone #RIP

It’s a cold world. Everybody need a hood. Ty Kidd Previously: You Ain’t Gotta Like It

This was shot in Feb. and the long-awaited video is finally coming out manana at 5pm on iTunes and Saturday night/Sunday morning midnight on Vevo. Set your DVRs, stans!

At last night’s Duck Down show in BK, the label CEO returned to his rhyming past on a performance of the Black Moon classic posse cut, “U Da Man”. U gotta love it! blow

Saw the God last night at Blue Note. So this is only fitting. He raised the bar. He set the standards. Rakim Allah is a supreme MC who’s timeless catalogue proves he’s one of the all-time greats in hip-hop culture. 90s babies study your lessons.

We got the whole block bumpin’. Ty Kidd Previously: No One Can Do It Better

This for the ladies and the single dudes who need some assistance. I got the soundtrack but y’all gonna have to cop your own bottle of bubbly. Strap up, son.

We stack cheddar. It’s etc., etc. Ty Kidd heads up: ashtray Previously: Can’t Complain

I’m sorry, ladies. B.Dot made me do it. The opposite of Emo. Y’all been warned. NSFW.  Go home!

What you so sad for now? You got a date. Ha! Ty Kidd Previously: I Had It Made

Another morning, another new tune from Drizzy Drake. He riffs a lil’ “I’m On One” at the beginning, but this ain’t a remix. It’s probably the original demo. Anyway, we don’t trust these bitches either, Drizzy. Ha! Ovo Update: Yup, not on album.