Like KRS-One once said, “You must learn.” That’s why for the third consecutive year* now, we’re using up valuable page space to break some bad news to a few rappers with counter-productive rap nametags. Read the rest of this entry »

In a “who in the hell left the gate open?” moment, funnyman Will Ferrell was granted the privilege of announcing the starting lineups for last night’s Hornets-Bulls game and he summoned the spirit of Jackie Moon to make it an extremely laughable moment. Read the rest of this entry »

Men’s Fitness:

“You may be craving a cigarette break or after work drink, but the allure of Facebook and Twitter is even harder to ignore. A new study shows that texting and social media are more difficult to resist than having another beer or mid-day smoke. Read the rest of this entry »

Too often do we see rap crews collaborating with each other for no other reason than throwing honey-soaked bread against the wall, trying to make something stick. The similarities between the A$AP and Overdoz. camps should have fans who are tired of the “same ‘ol thang” exhaling with relief. Read the rest of this entry »

The more I hear about Windows 8, the more of a believer I’m becoming. When it drops in September, Microsoft’s newest OS will continue what Apple began, and bring the touchscreen from the phone to the home in a bold way that its arch rival has been hesitant to do. But before the revolution becomes computerized, Microsoft is dropping sneak peaks of some of the standout features Read the rest of this entry »

Technologizer:

“Everyone knows that certain technology products are endangered species. Film cameras, for instance. Turntables. Payphones. Odds are pretty good that you haven’t used any of them recently. If you’re young enough, you might never have used them.

“I never thought of pocket-sized AM/FM radios–the sort with built-in radios and telescoping antennae–as falling into this category of obviously-doomed products. Read the rest of this entry »

We are very proud and excited to announce our support for the first leg of Dee-1′s “Too Focused To Fail” tour, along with 2dopeboyz and OMAR Ent. 11 cities for now with more dates being added = a chance to catch a show by one of the best young artists in the game, period. Follow Dee-1 on Twitter (@Dee1Music) and stay tuned for additional details and updates.

I’m not going to pretend like I knew who Alori Joh was yesterday. I’m not going to pretend like I listened to her The Love Religion album from last November.

But I will tell you that I’m terribly saddened by the news that she passed away today. Without even knowing who she was, I’ve been an Alori Joh fan. Read the rest of this entry »

From an outsider’s perspective, Miami is Florida’s real capital where the sun shines gracefully on the skin of chiseled celebutantes and a regular weekday feels like Mardi Gras. Couple in the ever-popular Miami Heat and Rick Ross’ presence in Hip-Hop media and it easily feels like the place you need to relocate to. A MSN report spews quite the contrary, Read the rest of this entry »

If MTV hasn’t lost its credibility in your eyes by now, their nominees for the “Hottest MC’s In The Game VII” might be the tipping point. Read the rest of this entry »

The New York Giants did it. Again. And for the last time until the fall, we present to you the final NFL Recap of the 2011-2012 season. Read the rest of this entry »

The day has finally arrived. There’s really no hype or anticipation needed for the Super Bowl. It’s the only thing anyone’s talking about today and come 6:30 EST, it’ll be the only thing on television. We all know what’s at stake here. Eli’s going for his second ring where Tom Brady is knocking on the door step of possibly the greatest quarterback to ever…you know what, never mind. Read the rest of this entry »

“I don’t think I’m conscious of making monsters, Outta the women that I sponsor ’til it all goes bad”

A rep for Drake responded on the rapper’s behalf, stating there was no wrongdoing on their side in regards to an ex’s “Marvin’s Room” lawsuit and they can’t wait to take it to the courts. Read the rest of this entry »

By now, nothing short of a gang of turtles selling Tom Ford cologne by the pint to skunks in the woods should surprise you in the realm of reality television. That doesn’t mean it won’t. TLC, the prime culprits for such classics like Toddlers and Tiaras and 19 Kids and Counting want the world to catch the spirit that resides in and outside of the church with a new series in Preacher Wives. Read the rest of this entry »

History usually never announces itself; it just happens. Steve Jobs or Bill Gates likely had no idea their passions would change the world. Michael Jordan just wanted to make his junior varsity team at one point. And Angelo Dundee merely had to get Muhammad Ali through his first professional fight. Read the rest of this entry »