Kanye West got a “cool gift from Cartier.” Read the rest of this entry »

By now we should come to expect and demand that OK Go boggle our minds with their music television and they’ve yet to disappoint thus far. This time around, they make Jack Hanna look like an amateur with more doggie tricks than the history of Animal Planet. Somebody get the choreographer a round of Jäger bombs. Read the rest of this entry »

Officially two-thirds of the way through, Bad Azz continues to bathe in the love of his family – both blood and experience bonded. Time is a rarity in these clips. Because of this, each person attempts to keep a smile on their face and sleep to a minimum with the impending pull of the law marching closer and closer. Read the rest of this entry »

A couple of more points scored for JB for getting these right.

“You can feel it already. It may still be bright out, but the colder weather is just around the corner as the night’s have started to get a bit brisk. Those looking to get the jump on the inclement weather ahead have a new option from Jordan Brand this year with the Air Jordan Winterized 6 Rings. Read the rest of this entry »

Any teacher can attest to the fact that each class taught has a different personality. Last year’s XXL Freshman class was full of eclectic, ambitious musicians who were either made or destroyed by their own decisions. This year, the class was intentionally chosen to be ambassadors to the streets. Each artist seems to fit that bill. However not everyone is living up to the precedents set by last year’s clan. Who’ll be the next break-out star? Who’ll be the newest expulsion? Read the rest of this entry »

The folks over at Jim Henson’s workshop are heavenbent on schooling kids the basic fundamentals by any means necessary. If you thought Katy Perry’s chesticles were an odd way to teach opposites, then using HBO’s vamporn, True Blood to instill rhyming comprehension is sure to raise a few eyebrows. Read the rest of this entry »

Each time I get into the mindset to write a post about Jay-Z, he makes another quick power move that usurps the last. He’s still transitioning to be seen as more than a rapper by fans and less as Beyonce’s husband to Middle America. Instead of overrunning the cup with coverage, here’s a quick rundown of several significant news bits his name has been attached to. Read the rest of this entry »

Are there any other artists – aside from Cole, Jay Electronica and Nicki Minaj – who have more interviews than actual songs or projects?

TC and I disagree as much as we agree, providing a counterbalance that works for keeping coverage and opinions as level as possible. While my counterpart’s maybe-baby is J. Cole, mine happens to be Jay Electronica. It’s not about hate or contempt; it’s more of an arms folded stance, complete with a watchful side-eye. Read the rest of this entry »

Who Dat, Who Dat?? Why just your friendly neighborhood Sleigh Bells stopping by to liven things up a bit. As rowdy and rambunctious as their music is, you’ll have to forgive them for their subdued demeanor in this video. They’re just cool like that. Read the rest of this entry »

The “Fall Classic” is weeks away and fans everywhere continue to make plans for the pilgrimage to the strip club capital of America. In an ideal world, it’d be nice if the Braves ended up in the World Series, but I’m actually referring to A3C. The list is set and proves to be a who’s who of talent if you’re neck deep in this Hip-Hop sh!t like we know you are. You’ve got your favorites just like we do ours so feel free to let it be known in the comments. An act in particular I’m excited to see on the card is the Los Angeles based group Surf Club. Read the rest of this entry »

In light of the consistent thrashing that EA has been getting at the hands of 2K over the last few years, the folks presiding over the studios of NBA Live voted in favor of a complete image overhaul. Redubbed as NBA Elite, and sporting budding star Kevin Durant on the cover, EA is less than subtly attempting to expand its market share to cut into its rivals sales. As part of the remastering process, none other than J. Cole was chosen to create the main theme song of NBA Elite 11. Read the rest of this entry »

Be warned that if you talk slick about Cutlass Reid, it may be the last thing your mouth forms to say—so act accordingly. All the thug rapping and gimmicks ain’t what Cutlass is about. His all-brass-everything attitude makes him a formidable contender in the underground circuit so, snitches, pick out what color suture you prefer above your eyelid. It’s about to be lights out. Read the rest of this entry »

SueLyn Medeiros

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Five Weirdest PETA Campaigns [Uproxx]

10 New Mixtapes You Should Know About This Fall [BroBible]

Where The Party At?! 12 Athletes Who Should Stay Out of the Club [TheBVX] Read the rest of this entry »

For most, telling a lie is always easier than keeping it 100. The truth hurts while perjuring it usually offer false senses of security. At least until secondary lies are needed to reinforce the original fabrication. Wires are crossed, details are confused and at the end of the day those false senses of security only leave real scars of self-inflicted pain. The same logic is applied to Hip-Hop. Read the rest of this entry »

This is the only ‘freestyle’ version of Flossy Rossy’s summer anthem I’ve listened to. And, truthfully, after hearing Alabama’s own one-man-band lyrically turn off the lights on Lex Luger’s 808-heavy beat and put it to sleep with bedtime stories consisting of missing body parts, Jimi Hendrix and foreign languages, well…I don’t even want to hear anyone else’s take. Read the rest of this entry »