To help Malice usher in his upcoming novel, Wretched, Pitiful, Poor, Blind And Naked, he lays one down with a new recording bearing the project’s name. ” I was trying to be a rapper, not an author. Never would I have ever imagined that I would have to share a story so personal and of such magnitude with the entire world. Wretched…tells of my highest highs and my lowest lows. It speaks of my childhood, family life, and life in […]
Mikkey kicked off his weekly music series strong last week and today is no different. No I.D’s on the beat again, but it won’t be included on his upcoming, The Dark Room. Still pretty dope there, boy. andrew
Producer Dem Joints utilizes a 50 Cent sample, for Jay Rock’s new track featuring Trae Tha Truth. Still in the hood? Well, this one’s for you.
Break ups to make ups—that’s what they do. XXL reports that Gucci Mane has reunited with Mizay Entertainment’s (Waka Flocka’s mother), Debra Antney. Earlier this year, La Flare parted ways with the company. She says: “That’s my nephew. I love him. This is beyond the music game.”
Kanye’s interview with Matt Lauer on the Today Show this morning didn’t go over so well. Kanye turned to his Twitter account and expressed his frustration with the host. I went up there to express how I was empathetic to Bush because I labeled him a racist and years later I got labeled as a racist…. While I was trying to give the interview they started playing the “MTV” under me with audio!!!!!!! I don’t mess with Matt Lauer or the […]
We were teased with a preview last week when Jermaine announced the title of his next mixtape, but he didn’t make us wait too long with the full. Get ready, Friday Night Lights drops this Friday. More: Trailer Time
After an appearance on 106 & Park, Kid Cudi surfed through the streets of New York City and gave fans a live performance of a few cuts off the album. Whoa whoa, it’s definitely Cudi day. rtny
DJ Camilo premiered track numero six off PLK’s forthcoming set during Hot 97’s new at two earlier today. Produced by R. Les. Don’t forget, HFM 2 coming November 22. 50 Previously: “Unexplainable” Ft. Styles P
We don’t even want to know the origins behind this one. Nonetheless, Twista and Cam drop off their ode to everyone’s favorite social networking site. We’re gonna go ahead and unfollow this. hhc
Rolling Stone released their review this afternoon for Kanye’s new album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, which leaked earlier today. The magazine praised Mr. West’s fifth LP with five stars. Below is an excerpt from the review: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is his most maniacally inspired music yet, coasting on heroic levels of dementia, pimping on top of Mount Olympus. Yeezy goes for the grandeur of stadium rock, the all-devouring sonics of hip-hop, the erotic gloss of disco, and he goes […]
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.