Always the flopophobic, 50 debuts two versions of his latest single to let the fans decide which one should make the cut for Before I Self Destruct. Read the rest of this entry »

As I worked last night, President Obama’s health care address played in the background but I didn’t immediately recognize “you lie.” What I heard was the chorus of boo’s & thought “That was pretty disrespectful. Damn, they really hate illegals huh?” Upon watching the replay, it was then I heard South Carolina Senator Joe Wilson’s “breach of protocal.” And with that, a high-ranking trending topic on Twitter & immediate backlash were born. Read the rest of this entry »

Challedon Saltor. Nothing But (Mostly) Net

Hugh Hefner: What He’s Worth [TMZ]

Site Spotlight: Rappers That Suck [C&D]

MJ’s “This is It” Poster Revealed [Showout]

iPods Get Cheaper, Making Room For…Better iPods? [Mashable]

Would You Steal a Sex Toy? [NWSO]

The Most Ridiculous Rap Beefs [Giant]

Here Comes the Beatles Merchandise Machine [Getback]

Is Drinking Piss Really Good For You? [Recall]

Yes, The UFL is Willing to Go With Helmet Ads [Sporting News]

Hell Rell Accuses Jim Jones Of Stealing Royalties In Lawsuit [AHH]

?uestlove, Is That You? [TRU]

If True, This Is The Greatest Craigslist Post Ever [BoH]

As any chef worth his stuff will sum up: you can’t rush fine cooking. Granted, most recipes don’t require 14 years of preparatory time, but Raekwon obviously wanted to make sure he had the sequel to his all-time classic Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… done just right. 14 years is a few lifetimes in Hip-Hop, and the Wu’s admitted, slow steady drift from the center of the Hip-Hop universe had critics rightly questioning whether another Cuban Linx… would sully the legend of the original Indiana Jones 4 style. Luckily for Hip-Hop fans, the wait is worth it. With Only Built 4 Cuban Linx Pt. II, Raekwon has created a reflection and re-imagination of the original with the same cinematic storytelling, fire-spitting guests, and grim beats that made the Wu legends in the first place. Read the rest of this entry »

No Pun and no Black Thought…but who cares? This song will always be a display in lyricism unmatched. Releasing as the first single for the accompanying CD that’ll drop with Big Pun: The Legacy. Read the rest of this entry »

Come Friday in Springfield, Michael Jeffery Jordan will be enshrined into the Basketball Hall Of Fame. He’ll thank his family, coaches & teammates. But if he doesn’t pay homage to Leroy Smith, they may have to call security.

Issuing his call to be heard & recognized, Leroy takes his plea to the public via Youtube. “My Gift To The Game” folks. Respect it or check it.

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Previously Posted — Video: Get Your Basketball On With Leroy Smith

Format Mag & Moxy Creative got together to give a few Hip-Hop icons a Simpson-ized makeover.

“Following up on the success of Lego Hip Hop Album Covers, Format Presents: No Homer – Hip Hop Icons Simpsonized. The set features Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Notorious B.I.G., 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, Flava Flav, Eazy E, Andre 3000, Eminem, and Fat Joe alongside iconic O representations for each artist. Read the rest of this entry »

“Hello Kitty, goodbye hater…”

Spitta stay Twittering, maybe you should follow. Watch out for the contact high though. Read the rest of this entry »

Sidebar — Torae is bursting out of his jersey.

Sure there’s a lot of hype and excitement in the early half of September but don’t forget Skyzoo & Duck Down Records are anchoring the month with The Salvation. Read the rest of this entry »

Basically, it’s a poor man’s “Best I Ever Had” but it’ll suffice. Read the rest of this entry »

Rappers like The Kid Daytona continue to push the boundaries of what the unsigned artist is capable of. What we have is here is the first visual to the last fadeaway jumper that puts the seal of approval on his debonair debut Come Fly With Me. Read the rest of this entry »

Oh how I long for the days when I could play video games for hours on end, only to be interrupted by class or work.

Four or five years ago I’d be three seasons deep in a dynasty for NCAA College Football & be awaiting the release of the latest in the NBA 2K series because I had already traded in last years edition for maximum trade value at Game Stop.  Read the rest of this entry »

Haircut with more moves from the player’s playbook. Grab a pen & pad. Read the rest of this entry »

During my recent interview with rapper/producer Kwame, I didn’t mention the famous dart that The Notorious B.I.G. tossed at him (“Your life is played out like Kwame and them fuckin’ polka dots”). Kwame has heard that question a million times; why be a Hollywood producer and re-hash the same old shit? Radio personality Ed Lover of the Power 105 Morning Show wasn’t as subtle. While hosting Fat Ropes & Shell Toes, a charity event where Kwame performed at M1-5 Lounge, Lover announced to the audience: “Biggie’s dead, (Kwame) is alive and doing his motherfuckin’ thing. You goddamn right I said it.” Read the rest of this entry »

I let the press release talk for me & this project.

“J.Period & K’Naan are pleased to present the 2nd installment of The Messengers, a tribute to Fela, Marley & Dylan. Episode 2 celebrates Jamaica’s global emissary of struggle & unity: Bob Marley. Read the rest of this entry »