“Questlove delivers a carefully crafted argument in defense of Prince, with ’40 Reasons’ why he might be a hip-hop pioneer + Prince honored 06/07 on AXS TV. 1. Came from troubled home. 8. Puts his crew on—get them deals and makes them stars. 13. Ghostwrote for everyone. 18. Used his music to give his views…… MORE
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Jalen Rose Talks Hip-Hop and Basketball | Billboard
“With the NBA Finals looming, ‘NBA Countdown’s Jalen Rose talks about why ballers love bars. I’ve listened to so much rap music: starting with [Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five’s] ‘The Message’ and Run-DMC ‘Rock Box’ in the early ‘80s, Public Enemy’s Yo! Bum Rush The Show…all the way to the present. Just being a child…… MORE
Zulu Nation Issues Apology To Africa Bambaataa’s Alleged Victims
“Zulu Nation issues an apology to the four alleged victims abused by Afrika Bamabaattaa. ‘We extend our deepest and most sincere apologies to the many people who have been hurt by the actions of Afrika Bambaataa and the subsequent poor response of our organization to allegations leveled against him,” the statement, which was signed by nearly…… MORE
Nick Cannon Declares $100K Rap Battle Challenge
“Calling all MCs! If you think you’ve got what it takes to go up against Nick Cannon in a rap battle for the ages, hit him up on Twitter…but make sure you’re ready to put up $100,000. Seriously!” Read the full story: Nick Cannon Declares $100K Rap Battle Challenge… MORE
MC Lyte – Real Talk | Essence
“The hip-hop pioneer, who will be performing at ESSENCE Festival June 30-July 3 in New Orleans, shares her thoughts on representing the ladies in the rap game.” Click here to see what was the first album she bought.… MORE
Meek Mill Disses Drake on Fiery ‘All The Way Up’ Remix | Rolling Stone
“Meek Mill and Fabolous join forces for a remix of “All The Way Up,” the Fat Joe and Remy Ma single that also recently received the remix treatment from Jay-Z. ‘On the fiery freestyle, Mill throws some shade at Drake, returning to his original accusation that claims the Toronto rapper doesn’t always write his own lyrics.…… MORE
Craig Mack Releases A Video & New Song Explaining Why He’s Not A Bad Boy |
“Earlier this week, a video was released by The Overcomer Ministry that answer all questions about how Craig is spending his time and where he is directing his talent these days. The 13-minute clip shows footage from a church service that appears to have taken place on May 21, the day of the second Bad…… MORE
Shooting At T.I. Concert… 1 Dead
Shots rang out at a T.I. concert Wednesday night … multiple people were hit and one is dead. The rapper was set to perform at Irving Plaza in NYC Wednesday night when the shooting occurred. We’re told at least 2 men and 2 women were hit. A 33-year-old man shot in the stomach didn’t make…… MORE
Twista’s Indiana Weed Charge Dropped | XXL
Back in late March, Twista was arrested in Indiana for marijuana possesion when police pulled over the rapper’s Rolls Royce on his way show in Valparaiso. The Chicago spitter plead not guilty to the charge a few weeks later, with his legal representation looking into the possibility that profiling led to the initial arrest. Now, TMZ is reporting…… MORE
Jay Z raps the line “lemonade is a popular drink and it still is” on new remix | DIY
“Last month, Beyoncé released momentous new album ‘Lemonade’, sparking rumours about the state of her marriage with Jay Z. Jay Z’s response is to deliver a Gang Starr line in a timely fashion. The rapper appears on a remix of Fat Joe and Remy’s ‘All the Way Up’, and it’s his first music since the…… MORE
