The infamous duo’s been busy the last few months, especially Prodigy with his solo mixtape and slew of features. They dropped one stellar record together earlier with old cohort, Nas, and are now two-for-two on the year with “Street Lights,” the first teaser off their upcoming Black Cocaine EP. Read the rest of this entry »

Certain people are risk-takers, while others are too afraid to hide a little extra income from Uncle Sam or even ride a motorcycle. After reading this LA Times article detailing a recent heist pulled on LAPD’s SWAT training site, I’d say calling the thieves that stole more than 30 high-powered firearms fearless would be a solid bet. Read the rest of this entry »

The Consumerist:

“Google Buzz, which always had trouble generating much positive buzz during its short lifespan, is going the way of Donovan McNabb’s football career. Google casually announced that it’s putting the little-used social networking add-on out of its misery. Read the rest of this entry »

Love. What a beautifully dangerous word. Some kid from Queens, NY once said, and I’m paraphrasing, that love changes, and best friends become strangers. Ironically, he said that a couple years before even a hint of bad blood surrounding one of Hip-Hop’s most beloved groups, fellow Queens natives A Tribe Called Quest, became public knowledge. Just prior to the release of the The Love Movement, Tribe let the public know that it would serve as its final album. Read the rest of this entry »

Unless the 49ers, within a week, forget how to play football, lose every game the rest of the season and finagle a deal with the Dolphins, Chiefs or Colts, that whole “Andrew Luck to the Niners” prediction is out of the window. Read the rest of this entry »

US Drops Plans to Keep Troops in Iraq [SFGate]

5 Rap Songs That Got Me In Deep Sh*t [Ego Trip]

In Defense of Movie Remakes [Time] Read the rest of this entry »

From what I’ve seen, most of Ras Kass’ fanbase considers “Nature Of The Threat” his best song. Yet, I have a hunch the Soul On Ice MC might see it differently. Read the rest of this entry »

By title alone, Beyonce’s “Love On Top” is deceptive. The song’s tame as hell as is the video so save yourself a click if you’re watching in hopes of softcore porn. What we do have here is maybe more choreography jacks by the pop queen. Read the rest of this entry »

Derrick Rose is a hometown hero and Chicago was out in full force Saturday to celebrate the launch of Rose’s new adiZero Rose 2. Rose’s day went from in-store appearances at the adidas store on Machine Ave. to State Street Foot Locker to do photo opps and thank supporters. Read the rest of this entry »

Wiz & Snoop match verses on “French Inhale,” assisted by Mike Posner’s slow, smokey (no pun) chorus. Off the two cheeba smoker’s Mac & Devin Go To High School movie soundtrack. Read the rest of this entry »

While the rest of the Crew was at A3C, I stayed in the N.O. to enjoy the second annual NOLA Underground Hip-Hop Awards. Last year’s show was a huge success, but the sequel took things to a new level. Read the rest of this entry »

Two Pennsylvania men stole a whole bridge. Yes, a whole bridge. Read the rest of this entry »

Last night on Saturday Night Live, musical guest Drake performed his Take Care tracks “Headlines” and the newly released “Make Me Proud” with Nicki Minaj providing an assist. Read the rest of this entry »

Contrary to popular belief, I was at A3C and had a damn good time. While I hear SXSW is a totally different beast, the Atlanta gathering was a nice introductory effort as it allowed me to meet artists and supporters of the site alike who greatly respect what we do here. That admiration is beyond words and something I will never take for granted. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s been a week to remember for New York. First, Cam’ron lands on Jeporady. Second, and more seriously, a local McDonald’s has made nationwide news for an assault from one of its employees. And it’s 2011, so you know the entire thing was caught on camera. Read the rest of this entry »