Of course Mobb Deep’s mini golden run couldn’t last forever. It was just too good to be true. Three strong singles had me amped for their Black Cocaine EP and then they let the cat out the bag with the most anticipated record, “Get It Forever,” co-starring Nasir Jones. If you, like me, were expecting something like “Dog Shit” from earlier this year, I’d recommend not even pressing play. Read the rest of this entry »

Nike Sportswear’s set to release a limited edition capsule collection in support of Product (Red), the initiative raise awareness and funds for the global fight against HIV/AIDS. Set to drop on December 1st, World Aids Day, special (Red) editions of the Melton Destroyer, the Cheyenne Backpack and the Zoom Meriwether will be available at select NSW retailers worldwide. Read the rest of this entry »

Tim Tebow’s dismantling defenses to lead heroic, late game victories while Justin Bieber’s rapping better than half the MCs in your iPod. Down is up. Up is down. I don’t know what’s going on in the world any more. Read the rest of this entry »

Gods’illa and Sean Price used their time together at A3C to film a video for the Joe D-produced record “Saviours & Punishers.” Chop N Shoot Films was Johnny on the spot behind the camera for the clip, compiling performance footage with straightforward rhyming. Read the rest of this entry »

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Tyler Perry Fires Back At Fans Over Kim Kardashian Casting [The Urban Daily]

Why We Must Save ‘Community’: The Venn Diagram [Uproxx]

Do Not Let David J. Stern Fool You [The Sports Fan Journal] Read the rest of this entry »

Despite a mostly favorable reception to his debut album, Attention Deficit, lowly sales and an inability to see eye to eye with Interscope led to Wale parting ways with the label. Going back to what he knew best, Wale hit the Internet hard with new material and parlayed that into a new recording home at Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group. Read the rest of this entry »

As Lonnie works the circuit in preparation for his upcoming album, The Dreamer, The Believer, well-rounded Philly musician Derrick Hodge has recruited Erykah’s ex for this jazzy, inspirational title track from his upcoming album Live Today. Read the rest of this entry »

Writing “Bang Bang” off as just another record from “T-Wayne” is easy, on first glance at least. Yet, nearly anything these two do warrants at least one listen, considering the amount of pop success both artists have had. Read the rest of this entry »

“I cracked the hour glass and pissed on the sands of time, F*ck how long it takes, y’all gone gimme mine.”

Interested in a taking a three-minute mindf*ck? Peep Mr. MNF eXquire’s video for “Lou Ferigno’s Mad,” directed by Blue Champagne System. I hope nobody ever tells eX that skills and raunchy videos aren’t de rigueur anymore, at least not to the Clear Channel set. Read the rest of this entry »

Leica Camera’s turns the focus on Jonathan Mannion, well-known photographer of all things Hip-Hop culture. Instead of Mannion telling rap’s stories through his photos, the interview below allows him to share his works and wisdom through words. Read the rest of this entry »

It was seven years ago this past Sunday, when the world of Wu lost it’s most outspoken member, Ol’ Dirty Bastard. At the time of his death, bouts of public outlandishness had people wondering whether his health was one hundred percent, until finally a lethal drug combination ended the doubt for good. As devastating as the loss was though, the movement behind Dirt McGirt’s music only escalated after his passing. Read the rest of this entry »

Whooo Lawd, it’s been awhile since I said anything about Tinsley’s golden child, LeBron James. Anyway, the above flick’s pretty self-explanatory. James takes part in a basketball outreach program in the UK and gets challenged to take three jumpers. After two clangers, one of Horace Grant’s long lost sons sticks out his chest and D’s up LBJ. It ain’t hard to tell what happens afterwards given NorBel’s track record. Read the rest of this entry »

Men, don’t leave your women around these two guys. As much as Jon Connor and Pill back-up the old adage you can’t turn a ‘ho into a housewife, I have a feeling they’re not opposed to turning housewives into hoes, either. Read the rest of this entry »

Graphic: Dimplez

Black Friday and the holiday shopping season are afoot and you’ve been considering jumping on the tablet bandwagon. You’ve seen all those persuasive commercials plus Internet ads and now you’re ready to drop a few bills for one of the highly enjoyable, oversized smartphones. Well, you’re in luck because I’ve done the easy part in picking the top five tablets out now. Read the rest of this entry »

I’ve got a good friend whose musical palette fancies electronic music, but is still overall one of the most eclectic of anyone I know. The other day, said fellow asked me how Cold Day In Hell was. Since you already know my response, I’ll stick to the part where he began saying how, despite all the good things he’d heard about Freddie’s music, he never really got into Gibbs’ last effort, Str8 Killa. Read the rest of this entry »