I’m not one to share nor really care to watch videos of rappers on talk shows. They’re generally boring and only cover the basic talking points with the host having faint knowledge of the artist beyond what the producer or intern just told them seconds before the rapper hit the stage. However, T.I. and Chelsea Handler have a distinct chemistry that makes their interactions memorable and fun, as seen in an earlier interview. Read the rest of this entry »

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Ego Trip debuts the third excerpt from J-Zone’s upcoming book Root for the Villain: Rap, Bullshit, and a Celebration of Failure and the “Music for Tu Madre” MC is three for three.The previous excerpts covered rap songs that got him in hot water as a youth and compared today’s “Gadget Hoes” to yesteryear’s pay phone pimpin. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the main things that turns me off about people is complacency. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you live or what job you have. If you’re done bettering yourself, you’ve already hung it up. Read the rest of this entry »

During a court Wednesday afternoon court appearance, Big Sean plead to a lesser charge instead of fighting the more serious charge of third-degree sex abuse stemming from an August incident in New York. In a statement released by his lawyer, Sean accepted the plea “in order to set this entire ordeal behind him…” Read the rest of this entry »

Is anyone else surprised this minimalistic beat behind Pac Div’s “Useless” duet with Asher Ash actually got used? I mean, it’s not terrible, but it’s literally comprised of five elements. Read the rest of this entry »

Just in case you haven’t been hearing his celebratory chants, Mac Miller is clearing his throat, sampling one of the greatest one-hit wonders, and throwing a party for Blue Slide Park. They say age is just a state of mind, and at this rate, Mac, Tree Jay and the rest of the crew will be turning retirement homes out and gassing the hottest granny to show them their girdle. Read the rest of this entry »

With the changing seasons, the time is here to switch gear in preparation for cold winds, rain and other forms of inclement weather. Thankfully, We Are The Process plans to help everyone transition in style with their upcoming items for fall and winter. The whole line is full of must-have’s for me but, if you want to zone in on one particular piece to snag, I’d say aim for their varsity jacket. Read the rest of this entry »

Two quick Wale clips to get the day rolling for all his lovers and supposed haters. In the first visual, our Rocksmith brethren present their video recap of Wale’s most recent Nashville tour stop, as seen through the lens of Josh Alexander and which we previously highlighted in photos here. Clip dos is the fifth and final video of “The Making of Ambition” series Read the rest of this entry »

You could call Future a terrible rapper and you probably would have a valid argument. Now who wants to give him his props as a great artist who has a better handle on melodies than most so-called dope rappers? Read the rest of this entry »

When he’s not kickin’ that country bourgeoisie with Big K.R.I.T., Luda is bailing Gucci out of jail and they’re headed straight to Rally’s Checkers to see the chicks in the drive-thru twerk something for a value meal. Neither one of these ATLiens have a problem with bagging a dame with a super-sized donk and you shouldn’t either. Read the rest of this entry »

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NBA Players Union Wanted No Salary Cap [With Leather] Read the rest of this entry »

King Thurz refuses to allow himself to fall victim to the fate that befell Col. H. Stinkmeaner and all other weak-minded simpletons before and after him. The L.A. representer is still rioting strong and wants you to listen to what he has to say so bad, he’s stripped the beat away and gave it to you a capella. Read the rest of this entry »

Donwill the DJ? Don, the Tanya Morgan rapper and kicks contributor, dabbles behind the wheels by concocting a mix for the women’s style site, Parlour Magazine. Read the rest of this entry »

With the NBA’s absence, sports coverage is minimal during the week. Thankfully, the Lingerie Football League has unofficially incorporated fighting into their game’s repertoire to help fill the gap. Read the rest of this entry »

Already facing one murder charge, Vybz Kartel’s situation grows darker after the Jamaican music star was charged with his second murder in less than a month.

“‘He is being investigated in connection with a number of murders, shootings and gun running,’ head of the CIB, Assistant Commissioner of Police Ealan Powell, told The Gleaner last night. Read the rest of this entry »