Amongst purists, he’s ignored yet with the tightpants, he’s adored. Through it all, Cudi’s making marvelous music and proving that it’s about making powerful, stirring music at the end of the day. “REFOFEV” is the supposed first single off his second album, Man On The Moon: The Legend Of Mr. Rager. Read the rest of this entry »

I read some news that jacked up my day: Cee-Lo and his wife are divorced. I don’t really get caught up in celebrity relationships but this news made me take a step back. Read the rest of this entry »

I didn’t cry when Pac died. I was 10. But as time has passed and I’ve grown older, I’ve missed him. After going back through the years and listening to his music, reading his literature and watching every documentary I could get my hands on, I want Pac back and wish I could have been older when he was alive. Read the rest of this entry »

I think we can all agree that there will never be another Billy Mays. He was the Benjamin Franklin of pitchmen, the Rick Ross of pushing product. However, unlike the modern-day rap fan, I’m not quick to crown any new jack on the scene with the slightest bit swagger “the next best thing” or better yet, “a savior.” But I do know talent when I see it. Read the rest of this entry »

Given the amount of music that makes its rounds on the Internet on an hourly basis, it’s crazy to think an entire year has passed since J. Cole cemented himself on radars everywhere with The Warm Up. On a day where everyone and their mama (and rioted) the release of Drizzy’s much ballyhooed LP, Cole reflected on the past year. Read the rest of this entry »

“I just rap in between when the purp comes in, had a deal with Birdman before I ever played a verse for Slim.”

Lito’s at a now or never juncture to a certain degree. He seems to know it and diehard fans know it. After a career carousel ride, things are coming full circle to a point where his music makes the impact it was expected or he settles into the role of regional standout, but not nationally appreciated. The realization is audible on “I’m Saying Tho’,” where Cashville’s Prince employs a breathless flow while recalling days of a not so distant past associated with hustling and early rap success. Read the rest of this entry »

There’s only one way to properly recover from that Dre post and it involves skin. Tall, sexy skin belonging to Nicole Scherzinger as she poses for the July cover of Maxim. *Sigh* Those legs and thighs are just melting my heart away. Read the rest of this entry »

The uproar is in motion as everyone’s up in arms over a Seattle police officer punching a young lady. Everyone’s of their opinion but I’m at a loss because what the hell did she expect would happen if she put hands on a cop? Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re a concerned fan and are worried Drake may be victim of a flop for the release Thank Me Later, Crooks & Castles is here to comfort you. To support their “homie” (who sends them texts on their iPhones to reassure this fact), they do what any good friend does when a “homie” releases their debut album. Read the rest of this entry »

Emerging from origins unknown, the track “She Can Get It” finds Bobby Ray rapping, singing & praising the pursuit of hams. He’s a Ham Squadian so what else was to be expected? Read the rest of this entry »

The odds of you being struck by lightning is like 576,000 to 1 or some disproportionate ratio that’s never actually going to happen. So out of all things this “freak of nature” could strike — a diner, a parked car, a rutabaga plant — destroying a 65 foot statue of Jesus that was signaling a touchdown-like pose would seem a bit like an omen, don’t ya think? Read the rest of this entry »

PRGz make music specifically for listeners who measure their life weekend to weekend. From those that grind hard with a hustle to ones who punch it in every day @ a 9 to 5, both groups anticipating going to the mall on Thursday to cop an outfit for Friday and Saturday. Every song is a pre-packaged party, waiting to be played loudly at the appropriate time. With cascading drums and a chorus dedicated to spending money, “Addicted To Balling” is another one of their many songs that will find a welcome home on paperchase soundtracks. Read the rest of this entry »

While the warden’s away, Weezy will play. Putting the full court press out to support his commissary connect Young Money cohort’s album release, Wayne phoned in verse to be tacked on the already stacked “Light Up.” Read the rest of this entry »

Jasmine

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Nasty Girls: When Good Child Stars Go Bad [Complex]

7 Awkward Places to Bump Into Your Ex [The BVX] Read the rest of this entry »

Where the state of Mississippi may be rich in its political and cultural history, its presence in Hip-Hop’s autobiography has been anything but prosperous. Atlanta remains the mecca of Southern rap. Texas had a memorable run and Florida was able to embed its fair share of artists into the mainstream fabric. Even Alabama made a name for itself, birthing successes like Rich Boy and Yelawolf. The crooked letter state, however, was never able to extend its reach outside of the most recognizable talent, David Banner. Things may soon be changing after the release of Mississippi native’s Big K.R.I.T.’s latest project, Big K.R.I.T. Wuz Here. Read the rest of this entry »