You see the flyer. And if you’re in the greater Los Angeles area, I’ve got two pair of tickets for you and a guest. First ones to email me your full name and phone number to [email protected] wins. Simple, right? Well do what it do, nephew. UPDATE: Giveaway over. Shouts to the winners.

Freddie became the second rapper in the publication’s 29 year history to grace the cover. The first were NWA in 1989. Funny how time flies, no? The feature is available to peruse at LA Weekly’s home base. Here’s an excerpt: Given a $250,000 budget that allowed him to work with A-list producers like Just Blaze and Polow da Don, Gibbs received praise for his music but ran into apprehensive label executives, who doubted their ability to promote a Gary artist, […]

Surely, a few rappers could benefit from this. Available now is a how-to-guide for the lyrically declined.  As the cover indicates, the book also features commentary from some of hip-hop’s elite. In fact, after the jump, check out the foreword from Kool G Rap.

New issue drops this week. Cop it before Chris self destructs.

With Baby and Mack Maine in tow, Jay Sean performed “Down” last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Prepare for the British invansion.

Last night, Christina Milian’s husband took Twitter and vented about his album Love vs. Money getting snubbed for a Grammy nomination. This past March, YN and I appeared alongside Dream on The Morning After With Angela Yee. In the clip below, he talked about his beef with the Grammy Family. Heads Up: Rap Up

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The New Jersey Nets suck. No really, they do. Last night, the former Eastern Conference Champions lost to the Dallas Mavericks (117-101) and became the first team in NBA history to start the season with a record of 0-18. Nevertheless, YN and Angela Yee were spiked out. After announcing his retirement on November 25th, Allen Iverson is returning to the NBA. Yesterday, A.I. agreed to a one year, non-guaranteed contract with his original team, the Philadelphia 76ers. According to the […]

After T-Pain announces the nominees for Best Rap Solo Performance, Uncle L asks Drake his thoughts on being nominated for a Grammy sans an album. Drake says he’s humbled by the honor and will be well suited January 31st.