The sentiments towards fathers in the Hip-Hop community is unsurprisingly low. It is a notorious scenario for dad’s to take the back route in lower income families and there’s several rappers out there who can relate to that. However, that doesn’t mean the cycle has to repeat itself. Read the rest of this entry »

For Father’s Day, most fathers get underwear or socks. A lucky few get songs in their honor. But what did Tone Loc receive? A sh*tty ass trip to the clink after a domestic violence dispute with his child’s mother. No major details have emerged but it seems as if the situation did get physical, cops were called to a Burbank, CA. apartment complex and the 45-year-old rapper was taken into police custody. Tone was booked and held on $50,000 bond.

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How neat would it be for a Dad to receive a song dedicated to him spread across the Net? Marsha’s pops is most likely beaming from ear-to-ear after hearing “Daddy’s Little Girl,” a short, sweet serenade dedicated to his hard work. Read the rest of this entry »

As any mother can testify, having a father or father figure around is irreplaceable. Certain life lessons can only be taught by a man, which is why Big Boi’s Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty is so unique. Used as a form of therapy, Big began recording the album shortly after his father’s passing. Read the rest of this entry »

First off, big salute to all the fathers out there. On the streets, at war, at work, hustling, locked up, who still find strength to maintain and still keep the babies. You’re raising the future. We doff our hats to you.

Back to our regular scheduled programming. What did you miss this week?

- The Lakers sonned whatever that other team was The Magic.

- Sa-Ra and Raheem DeVaughn provided more music to make more babies to.

- Killer Mike re-emerged to discipline you truant children.

- We looked back at the Jordan True Blues, the mack daddy of all sneakers, in my dishonest opinion.

- The good folks at Slaughterhouse embarrassed their children and entertained the rest of us with a little skit.

- Playboy Tre returned to the internet. No father pun here Read the rest of this entry »