Here’s a heartwarming story that’s sure to brighten your day*. The story goes that A$AP Rocky – government name Rakim Mayers – was named after the God MC, a result of his parents being avid fans of Rakim Allah. However, the young Harlem MC had never met the elder, Hip-Hop patriarch, minus one time when his mom managed to get baby Rocky’s diaper autographed. Read the rest of this entry »

Watch the Throne was Frank Ocean’s coming out party and his not one but two appearances solidified his destined stardom. In due time, this man will be the most successful out of the whole OFWGKTA posse. Read the rest of this entry »

2011 has been a year Jimmy “Henchmen” Rosemond would likely wish never happened if he had a genie in a bottle. Thinking back to happier times, Rosemond was in Hurricane Game’s when he scored 5X platinum with The Documentary in 2005. While out in Los Angeles, Hot97′s Angie Martinez recently asked the Red Nation leader about his thoughts on his former manager’s current allegations. Read the rest of this entry »

When Chris Brown’s “Look At Me Now” was released in December, reactions almost unanimously shot it down aside from Busta’s verse. I didn’t think it was a bad song in the fact Bussa Bus and Wayne both did their thing and it would not have been a bad look for Trevor if this was his single. Regardless, I’ve bumped it enough times to say I am a fan of the record. Read the rest of this entry »

A few weeks ago, a random appearance of an Ice Cube track brought a revitalized euphoria in many longtime fans but also shed light on the fact that since the explosion of online media, O’Shea Jackson has become less known for his musical achievements and more for his Hollywood endeavors. To many, Ice Cube ranks high on the all-time MC chart, which should go without question. But to several others, figuring out how this full-time actor, part-time rapper is truly a legendary has been a challenge, which is understandable as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Freak Something Saturday With Stefani

Ticketmaster/Live Nation Merger: Further Proof Of Artists Reselling Own Tickets [Ticket News]

Sirius XM Radio Planning To Stream To iPhone, iPod [Yahoo]

Pimpin’ Curly Presents Rick Ross’ Baby Mama Sex Tape (NSFW) [Boo Boo TV]

The-Dream & Christina Milian: Officially Engaged [Egypt Said So]

Wyclef & Bill Clinton Visit Haiti [My Words Of Wisdom]

On Little Black Girls, Beauty and Barbie Dolls [Jack & Jill Politics]

Angie Martinez Interviews Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek [OS]

Spotted: Rihanna In NYC [CL]

Bob Johnson Turns to Cars to Boost Wealth [BV]

Ryan Leslie Debuts His Fiance [YBF]

iPod Touch Fires Up Kid’s Pants, Suing Mom Says [Gizmodo]

The Genesis Of Beef: Nas vs Jay-Z [KN]

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First of all, scoot over Maino, I’ll be going by MZ The Great for the rest of the day. While stopping by The Howard Stern Show yesterday to promote his new video game, he revealed that Before I Self Destruct will be coming out this summer. By deferring to Eminem for studio time with Dr. Dre, he confirmed what I (we) already knew would transpire. No matter, because all he needs is a microphone and a willing audience to entertain. And he’ll have no shortage of either before he drops a new album. Read the rest of this entry »

Hot97′s Angie Martinez chops it up with Clifford regarding his impending time away from his fans, Paper Trail & a host of other topics.

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