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The Underground Kingz were inducted today into the Museum of the Gulf Coast Music Hall of Fame in their native, Port Arthur, TX. The ceremony was two days before the 5th anniversary of Pimp C’s death. Bun B and his family as well as Pimp C’s mother were on hand to accept the honor: “We’re one and the same,” Bun said of his relationship to the city. “It is very hard to separate me from Port Arthur and Port Arthur from me […]
UGK’s debut, Too Hard To Swallow turned 20 yesterday. In recognition of the anniversary, here’s a short-film by Sama’an Ashrawi highlighting the group’s influence in the past two decades. dgb
Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors sure sounds sweet. Today, Big Boi gave
Cory Mo will be releasing Country Rap Tunes Compilation Vol. 1 as well as a DVD Documentary Classic Footage Vol. 1 on November 11th. Below is an explanation of his UGK collabo. “Pimp C laid his vocals to this record in Oct of 2007, two months before he passed away. It was intended to be the remix to my record “Aint Nobody Trippin”, which had a huge buzz in Houston, but with the untimely death of Pimp we were never able […]
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.