“I got to have it, I miss Mr. Magic…” Hip-Hop radio pioneer John “Mr. Magic” Rivas passed away this morning from a heart attack. With Marley Marl, Mr. Magic’s “Rap Attack” was the first all Hip-Hop radio show, debuting in 1983. The history of this show...

As the 2009 Summer of Death continues on, GM Roc Raida - legendary turntablist, member of The X-Ecutioners, DMC Hall Of Fame member & Busta Rhymes’ tour DJ - passed away earlier today, after suffering injuries in a car accident recently. At this point, the best thing that one can say is if...

Unlike most Tupac tributes today, you will not find this post littered with a collection of his “best songs.” Everyone has a favorite Pac record, like everyone has a favorite Martin episode. On the thirteenth anniversary his death, this tribute focuses on an aspect of Shakur’s legacy...

It was only two weeks ago when the boxing world KO’d with news of the murder of former featherweight champion, Arturo Gatti (and three since Alexis Arguello). As of yesterday, the sport was delivered a TKO with another life tragically cut short due to violence, former world champion Veron Forrest....

I try not to get too personal with my writing or let it cross over into that might not be easy for anyone to relate to. But around the Gotty™ household, this has been one of those weeks. One full of lessons, but all revolving around Jada’s line referenced in the title. One that was made fodder...

Words By Prop Jay Yesterday Heaven received another soul who departed from us way too soon. Arturo “Thunder” Gatti, the former USBA Super Featherweight Champion of the World, died from “trauma” to the head while in Brazil honeymooning with his second wife. Reports are that the two fought earlier...

Coincidences happen. Chances are the first thing you thought to yourself when you heard “rapper Dolla shot & killed” was one of two things. You either instinctively sang the chorus to his hit or you went into Biggie mode, applying the “dark-skinned Jermaine” theory. I did...

I was 10 when Pac and Big died. Today, I understand how big these losses were. At the time though, I was relatively calm about the events. But when Pimp C died a year ago to this day — that shit hit me like a ton of bricks. Gotty™ said it best when describing why Pimp C is so beloved:

Words By Malik V. I don’t remember much about November 27th, 2007, but I do remember the weather though. I know my mind was as hazy and foggy as the skies outside that day. I remember waking up for my class at eight in the morning. I remember checking ESPN for updates and highlights like I always...

Breaking News: MC Breed Passes Away [AHH] Previously Posted — MC Breed On Life Support

A bad motherfucker died today.

“Picture Me Rollin.”"Unconditional Love.”"Hit Em Up.”"Pour Out A Lil’ Liquor.”"How Do U Want It.” The list of songs goes on. And apparently, so does life.

“Bernie would wear colors that Crayola hadn’t invented yet.” DL Hughley makes the crowd laugh at Bernie Mac’s memorial service this past weekend. Bernie Mac Funeral Draws Thousands of Mourners and Peers [Associated Content] Stray Shots Red_Devil_Presents_Magno-Hoes_Down_Gs_Up-(Bootleg)-2007 VA-Ankaman_Magno_Kyle_Lee-The_Good_The_Gutta_The_Gangsta-2CD DJ...

Words By Jada G. This lifesize poster of the “Black Moses” Isaac Hayes hangs in my family’s basement, better known as my parents’ DJ headquarters. His arms are outstretched with the silent promise to give his adoring masses what they wanted: pure unadulterated soul and funk....