Day one is in the books, and if there was any general consensus of yesterday’s games, it felt damn good to see professional basketball back on the tube again. Now, with the best record in the league currently held by five teams at 1-0, there isn’t exactly cause for concern just yet. Read the rest of this entry »

We usually focus our NFL recaps around the weekly games that occur on Sunday. With the holiday schedule, only one game went down yesterday, featuring a Midwest rivalry game between the Packers and Bears. No surprises here as Aaron Rodgers is still Aaron Rodgers. Read the rest of this entry »

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Gift Card Exchange Day Is Today [Augusta Chronicle]

Thank You, Etta: 5 Awesome Etta James Samples [TRU]

Nelly Sued By American Express [NME] Read the rest of this entry »

We’ve already made our predictions for the season and there’s nothing left except for tip-off. 12 consecutive hours of NBA basketball are on the slate for today resulting in quite the Christmas gift from Santa Stern and Billy Claus. Read the rest of this entry »

Rappers and DJs know how to play St. Nick too and they’re coming through bearing audio treats for fans and listeners. In the spirit of giving, we rounded up a few that landed in our inboxes and want to pass them along to everyone. Read the rest of this entry »

On behalf of our staff, we encourage everyone to enjoy the next few days with loved ones, much like we’ll be doing. Smoke good, eat good, live good © Kendrick. Read the rest of this entry »

In our best Diddy from “Hate Me Now” voice, allow us to say, “Basketball season has returned.” Where bonds of unity between rival fans existed during the lockout, all goodwill has effectively been thrown out of the window. Things just got real. All too real. Read the rest of this entry »

Remember 2011′s mixtapes for several reasons: Houston invaded Harlem, a Detroit MC remade a Hip-Hop Holy Grail and a vaunted Ohio duo vowed to “elevate the game.” But remember it foremost as the year that 30 tapes dared to be different, expanding the possibilities of what a “Hip-Hop mixtape” could (and should) be. Read the rest of this entry »

Released nearly a year ago, Lincoln Way Nights hails as one of the year’s top projects, deserving of a special promo piece to commemorate it. In appreciation of those that have supported LWN and just in time for the holidays, Stalley is giving away special edition “Lincoln Way” basketball jerseys. Read the rest of this entry »

“This is, the part, we’ve been waiting for, to say hello to the life…”

Thanks, Rashad. Thanks a lot. That one part is about to be stuck in my head the entire weekend. What’s both funny and ironic is that this time last year, Stalley was gearing to unleash his career-defining project, Lincoln Way Nights, a release littered with Rashad’s musical fingerprints. Now, the talented Mr. Thomas is only weeks away from going for self with the liberation of his solo endeavor, Museum. Read the rest of this entry »

Ludacris’s greatest weapon is likely his wide arsenal of dazzling flows. You’ll be hard pressed to find another rapper who can be spitting double-time, stop on a dime and go into other flows that are still years away from having names. “Say It To My Face” is just one of a quickly growing number of exhibits that show Luda’s versatility as an emcee. Read the rest of this entry »

Since everyone seems to be flying these days, XV powered down all his electronics and turned up the intensity for his brand-new course in pilot prep, “Learn To Fly.” Featuring the sultry voice of Betty Trouble on the hook and a plethora of impressive keys that prove Awesome Sound continually lives up to his moniker, this peak into Vizzy’s upcoming EP delivers more of the reflective raps we’ve become accustomed to hearing Read the rest of this entry »

Asher Roth is a battle-tested veteran at this point. He’s been replaced again and again as the latest, greatest “it topic” in Hip-Hop’s collective consciousness. But forget the past conversations and controversies – right now, he’s just chilling. Pabst & Jazz dropped a few short days ago and, right on its heels, here’s the video for “Common Knowledge.” Read the rest of this entry »

The only “free water” available these days is in the corner of a musty, dusty YMCA and it tastes like it was fermented in copper. Moe G. is looking to change your outlook on public agua with his next extended player, the very affordable Free Water. Fresh off his appearance on MTV2′s Sucker Free, Moe Green is purifying himself in the waters of the Pacific Ocean to forewarn you that he’s going to be around next year. Read the rest of this entry »

Congressman Regrets Knocking Michelle Obama’s “Large Posterior” [CBS]

Shaq Will Compete At Wrestlemania [With Leather]

Kid Rock, Detroit Church Donate Gifts To Needy [AP] Read the rest of this entry »