Remember when I said about a month ago we hit rock bottom with the NBA lockout? I lied. As of yesterday, we really hit rock bottom. Of course, there still remains a glimmer of hope God himself will hand deliver a miracle. But there’s also a chance Jerry Sandusky opens a daycare, too. Read the rest of this entry »

In case you haven’t heard, Fat Joe is the latest celebrity to shed extra weight in the pursuit of better health. While we commend him for looking out for his well-being, we can’t help but wonder what kind of effect this weight shift will have on his career? Read the rest of this entry »

“Clap” is the essential joint off TGSNT that possesses the balance of mass appeal, while still managing to stay close to the hood. Given the track’s musical charm, it was only a matter of time before the visual treatment came knocking. Read the rest of this entry »

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Coming Soon: A Broadway Show About Magic Johnson & Larry Bird [Film Drunk]

Faith Evans Says She Is Going To Pray For Lil’ Kim [The Urban Daily]

You’re Making Music The Wrong Way [Culture Bully]

U.S. Government Shuts Down 84,000 Websites, ‘By Mistake’ [TorrentFreak] Read the rest of this entry »

In 2011, this is as close to a “Roll Call” as you’re going to get. Annnd, in 2011, this could be considered the first noteworthy Hip-Hop full-length record to get the ball rolling; set the standard for where the beats, rhymes and life should be propelled to elevate the music standard in the commercial district. Read the rest of this entry »

Ladies and gentlemen, put your hands together for the man and woman of the hour for the ceremony of The Greatest Story Never Told. Overseeing the proceedings this evening will be The Yardfather a.k.a. Saigon as he preaches to the congregation about hope and change with the pearl-voiced leading lady Faith Evans. Read the rest of this entry »

Watching Miley Cyrus transition from wholesome Disney star to teen sexpot has been a tad awkward but slightly understandable. She’s growing & fully embracing the rebellious teen stage, thus age appropriate. Watching grown ass Keri Hilson do it is…arousing yet awkward in a different kind of way Read the rest of this entry »

As part of a promo run for his up-and-coming album The Book Of David, here’s footage of DJ Quik (with no C) hosting another one of his jealousy-inducing Quik’s Groove concerts at The Key Club in Los Scandalous, CA. In the clip, you’ll catch another seducing update on his long-awaited eighth album, clips of compadres like Xzibit, Paul Wall, BJ The Chicago Kid, U-N-I and special guest Faith Evans rocking their hits, as well as the Quikster himsef, personally laying down live instrumentation over his guests’ vocals. Yes, you are correct…he does it all. With a perm. Read the rest of this entry »

Although the words “donate,” “Haiti” and “help” are no longer on the tip of every newscaster’s tongue across the planet, the crisis that left the Caribbean country in ruins is still an ongoing ordeal. There’s plenty of charities and movements out there for every able participant to contribute to in some form or fashion, and tonight unveiled the regurgitation of one the most popular ones ever created. Read the rest of this entry »

Out of left field, here’s Tank, who drops this new, DJ Khaled-esque R&B mega-mix, “If You Dream” featuring half the R&B world. Three things comes to mind.

1) Where’s K-Ci? Read the rest of this entry »

Industry Rule #4085: Never listen to DMX while doing laundry. Read the rest of this entry »

Audio – Jadakiss Feat. Faith Evans – Letter To B.I.G.

Let’s try this again.

Last week, Jada’s “Letter To B.I.G.” video leaked & was squashed by the powers that be because it wasn’t ready.

The missing element? Read the rest of this entry »

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Audio – Jadakiss Feat. Faith Evans – Letter To B.I.G.

It’s been one hellavu nostalgic joyride with the flurry of B.I.G. coverage since Notorious hit theaters. The man’s been dead nearly twelve years and he’s hotter than some of these so-called next generation rookies.

Such is the life after death…of a legend. Read the rest of this entry »

Not really sure how you can have a video without the featured artist but hey. Notorious OST in stores today.

“In your memory, I keep a Coogi in my closet, Kangol on the rack, fresh pair of Wallys…”

A short radio rip but good enough to give you a dose of the track until a better version leaks. Read the rest of this entry »