Back in 2006, Busta was at the top of his game with The Big Bang. Three years—and a few delays later, Mr. Smith sought to win listeners again on his eighth LP. But things seemed doomed from out the gate as Busta switched labels and got off to a rocky start with the controversial lead-off “Arab Money”. Things didn’t fair better on the following singles “Hustler’s Anthem ‘09” and the Estelle-assisted “World Go Round”. Album tracks like “We Want In”, […]

Poor, Shad. This morning, he turned to Twitter and addressed the backlash on his “double platinum” mixtape, Greenlight 2. Previously: Bow Wow Calls Reflection Eternal Mixtape “Bullshit”

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4398224&w=425&h=350&fv=] After performing “Popular Demand“, Virginia’s own rocked their hit 2002 single. And once again Black Thought joined the fray. Here’s to making this duo a trio! Previously: Clipse & The Roots “Grindin” Backstage (Jimmy Fallon)

Back in ego trip’s Book of Rap Lists, we wrote about how underappreciated the Kingz from Texas were. Now 10 years later, I’m still waving the flag for one of the finest groups the Dirty South has ever produced. Their final album dropped last March and fits rather nicely in their terrific catalogue. After Pimp’s passing, Bun put together these final recordings and did justice to their legacy. The twangy thump of “Da Game Been Good To Me,” the strip […]

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.913444&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D469026%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A469026] Drake gives MTV an update on the recording process with Kanye West for his debut album, Thank Me Later. “It’s not much to say — we got some great songs. Kanye just brought extra brushes to the painting session. He just brought some more colors so we can complete this masterpiece. I know he’s eager to complete his record too, so he’s back in that music mode which is great. He was in clothing mode for a second…now […]

[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”clipse”] As scheduled, The Thorntons appeared on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon and performed “Popular Demand”. Even Black Thought joined in for a mean 16 of his own.

After weeks of anticipation, Pacquiao’s promoter Bob Arum told ESPN tonight, “The fight’s off”. Is it too late for Rick Ross to take Pac Man’s place? Previous: Pacquiao To Sue Mayweather

Nice shot of Ri-Ri and the LA Dodger. The two are still in Mexico. Eat your heart out, Breezy. Jezebel

Nice shot of Ri-Ri and the LA Dodger. The two are still in Mexico. Eat your heart out, Breezy. Jezebel

Somewhere in the Windy City, GLC performs his verse off Kanye West’s debut album. Sounds so sweet.