Kudos to the team at RESPECT Mag and Casio G-Shock for giving three true school lyricists – Action Bronson, Joell Ortiz & STS – the spotlight in the new “Three Times Dope” campaign. In the September issue, each MC was featured individual in print ads and the accompanying online components appear below. Read the rest of this entry »

There’s two distinct truths about Indianapolis Colts fans. Fact one is that about 78% of these fans didn’t exist until 2000. And fact two, their current depression can only be rivaled by my suicidal thoughts the evening of June 12. Based off Week 1′s performance, the Colts are on pace for a blistering total of 112 points (over the entire season). Read the rest of this entry »

Remember yesterday, when I was all optimistic about the NBA season? Well, with a single statement from NBAPA executive director Billy Hunter, that’s gone out the window. After meeting for five-and-a-half hours with the owners, Hunter said that “We’ve advised (players) they may have to sit out half the season before we get a deal.” Read the rest of this entry »

Life on the road can be very dentrimental to some, but when you’re glowing with that highly hazardous antimatter known as talent, it just adds fuel to your toxicity. That is the mess Yelawolf has made for himself on the Hard White Tour which you can see has plenty of jackass moments, mosh pits and good ‘ol fashion rap-n-roll. Read the rest of this entry »

Joy and pain have been inconveniently intertwined well before Frankie Beverly & Maze decided to immortalize the saying. Quite frankly, life is about the lumps just as well as the lollipops. When your profession is making people bowl over with laughter look easier than breathing air, a hard knock life is probably the last suspected factor for inspiration. Kevin Hart’s road to uproarious reactions has come along with an embattled childhood as well as the more recent separation from his wife. However, a golden comedian is able to find the humor in every situation and that’s why Kevin Hart’s the man he is today and the man in the entertainment world. Read the rest of this entry »

Big K.R.I.T. sat down with XXL to talk the reasons why Live From The Underground got pushed back until early next year. Read the rest of this entry »

Oh, it seems like just yesterday (or July) that Gucci was getting out of jail and now he’s prepping to go back in for another six months. Read the rest of this entry »

Biggie candidly said what we all were thinking. In one of his last interviews before his equally untimely demise, Tupac’s most renown adversary admitted to making light of the fact that the most impassioned rapper the industry has ever witnessed had been shot (again!). Read the rest of this entry »

While most men were watching Monday Night Football, women were glued to the TV watching last night’s 60th annual Miss Universe pageant held in Brazil. And the winner was Miss Angola Leila Lopes, a 25 year-old business student from the town of Benguela. Read the rest of this entry »

We try to measure out your exposure to our Rihanna-mania to our best ability but when you’re hot, you’re hot and these days RiRi is sizzling. Since another day has went by without the mythical J. Cole sex tape springing a leak, feast your eyes on the candids from her latest campaign with Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans. Read the rest of this entry »

Mr. “Get Familiar,” Clinton Sparks, makes a perfect fit for New Balance’s “Where Are You Running To Next?” feature due to the Boston connection and shared aspirations to go beyond the city’s borders. Read the rest of this entry »

Casey Veggies qualifies as a teen rapper since he’s fresh off receiving his high school diploma. But, lumping him in a category alongside a Soulja Boy would be to play yourself and Veggies. Read the rest of this entry »

The Paxtons release Avenue A as the first in what’s slated to be a four-part series. As a big believer in and long-time supporter of Chris and Dave’s material, it’s good to see the duo delivering music with more frequency as I often felt like time between previous projects could have helped more than hurt them. Read the rest of this entry »

“Say the wrong words they’ll cut your throat, we go through life with a ‘I don’t give a f*ck’ approach…”

Ro Spit sings songs of praise for his beloved city Detroit to lead off his new release, Glass Ceiling Project. Read the rest of this entry »

Cory Booker Schools America [Newsweek]

“The Game” Season 5 to Premiere in January 2012 [GOT]

University of Houston Libraries Acquires DJ Screw’s Records Collection [Ozone Mag] Read the rest of this entry »