“I Never Cried When Pac Died”

MTV Shows “But I Probably Will When Hov Does.” — Drake on “Fear” Hip-Hop police is up in arms again. Drizzy Drake is being charged with falsifying love for the culture based on his lack of appreciation of its roots. Well, really, his crime was not crying when Pac died....

October 15th, 2009 | Everything Else, GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK | Read More

“I Got The Whole World Fearin’ Me, At 23…”

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...

September 13th, 2009 | Everything Else, SMOKE BREAK, Videos | Read More

9.4 The Cooler

Ashleigh Hue. Hubba Hubba. Top 10 New Hip-Hop Releases For September [About] Cypress Hill Bring Back Smoke Out Festival [HHDX] VH-1 Announces Bobby Brown “Behind the Music” Episode [WooHa] The 50 Greatest Characters From The Wire [Fansided] Freshman Hall Superlatives [College Humor] Smarten Up,...

September 4th, 2009 | GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, The Cooler | Read More

“My Name Is Earl…”

Industry Rule #4085: Never listen to DMX while doing laundry.

August 13th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, MUSIC | Read More

“R U Still Down?”

Before Justin Timberlake and before Robin Thicke, the original “white boy with soul” was Jon B.

August 7th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

8.1 The Cooler

Sheneka Adams Gets The Thumbs Up Tony Dungy to Act as Vick’s Mentor in NFL Reinstatement [Black Voices] Jay-Z’s ‘Death of Auto-Tune’ Spawns Sales of Auto-Tune [Animal] Tupac’s Earliest Recordings Will Be Released Sept. 13 As ‘Shakurspeare’* [Pop & Hiss] Fan Selling...

August 1st, 2009 | GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, The Cooler | Read More

“Whether It’s Rhyme Or Crime, I Gotta Get Mine…”

TC wasn’t the only one on a funked-out vibe recently.

July 19th, 2009 | AUDIO, LOOSIES, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

Daz Dillinger - Dillinger & Makaveli Tribute Mixtape

As we continue on giving small honor to Pac’s born day, Daz drops a mixtape for his fallen comrade. Hit the break.

June 16th, 2009 | AUDIO, MUSIC, Mixtapes, STRAY SHOTS | Read More

“Gettin’ Calls From My Aggin Mike Tyson…”

“…Ain’t nothin’ nice, ‘Yo Pac, do something righteous with your life…’” June 16th is bittersweet for me. Twenty-five years ago it was the day I was born inside Southfield’s Providence Hospital. Exactly twelve years later, the man smiling above celebrated...

June 16th, 2009 | AUDIO, GENERAL, MUSIC | Read More

“Hip-Hop Ain’t Been The Same…”

“…Since Tupac moved to Cuba on us.” When Slim spit that rhyme during a freestyle on Tim Westwood’s show awhile back, not only did I spaz at the line, but I sort of sighed at the fact I knew it wasn’t true.

March 21st, 2009 | GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, Videos | Read More

2.23 The Cooler

Melissa Acosta Tupac Movie Stuck In Legal Battle [Wooha] 8-Bit Hip-Hop Melody [Shot Then] The Best Thing About Slumdog Millionaire Winning… [LTL] Coffee & Cigerette [TRU] Cassette MP3 Player Is Beautiful By Design [Crate Kings] Diddy Starts Hyping “Last Train To Paris” Seven Months...

February 23rd, 2009 | GENERAL, SMOKE BREAK, The Cooler | Read More

No Homo, No?

Have you ever been in a situation where a pending issue has been driving you crazy, but the topic is risque and you don’t want to embarrass yourself by asking anyone? Well, obviously, I have. And since I’m way past the point where I care what you bootleggers think, I’m asking y’all...

December 14th, 2008 | AUDIO, GENERAL, MUSIC, SMOKE BREAK, STRAY SHOTS | Read More

Dedicated To…

The struggle. To everyone out there who’s putting in overtime, on the road or in the streets, paycheck or not.

November 2nd, 2008 | GENERAL | Read More

Suggested Music To Lose Your Virginity To

Welcome to the Quiet Storm, baby. Originally I intended on posting Boyz II Men - “Uhh Ahh” on account of it’s a hilarious video (”…injection, fellas”) and made me feel funny on the inside when I was in middle school. I used to turn that mug off so fast when my parents...

September 15th, 2008 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC, VIDEO | Read More

“You Left Your Aggin On His Own…”

“How long we mourn? Life goes on.” Apparently it does, Pac. Yesterday, I failed to put up a tribute post I had scribbled for the anniversary of the passing of Tupac Amaru Shakur because I was traveling. He passed 12 years and 1 day ago, and I pray his soul is still resting in absolute peace. Hoping...

September 14th, 2008 | AUDIO, GENERAL, LOOSIES, MUSIC | Read More

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