July 29, 2010 – 8:40 pm
Foxy Brown recently gave Nicki Minaj props for becoming a force in the music industry.
Foxy Brown gives Minaj respect for holding her own.
“What’s funny, I actually applaud Nicki for it,” Foxy said in an interview. “I think she’s doing an incredible job of branding herself. When you’re a boss b*tch, you give it up. Send [...]
July 28, 2010 – 5:49 pm
It is being reported that the hip-hop superstar Jay-Z, who’s also a minority owner of the New Jersey Nets, is upset that James kept him out of the loop on his decision to join the Miami team.
The website Mediatakeout.com quotes an “EXTREMELY CREDIBLE insider” – the capital letters are meant to underscore the source’s supposed [...]
July 27, 2010 – 7:03 pm
Charles Hamilton has reportedly checked into the NewYork Presbyterian Mental Hospital in an effort to gain control over his life.
Speaking in an interview, Hamilton explained his decision to seek medical help.
“Basically my stay here NY Presbyterian Mental Hospital is like identical to my stay in the industry. As far as being the new guy in [...]
July 26, 2010 – 4:56 pm
Rapper Foxy Brown shook off her haters last night at a New York City show just days after her highly-publicized arrest on assault charges.
Performing at Times Square’s B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, Foxy appeared confident despite her recent negative press.
The “Ill Na Na” rapper from Brooklyn was greeted by hundreds of fans cheering her [...]
July 26, 2010 – 4:50 pm
Last month, Em shared his admiration toward Pink and reasoned his decision to collaborate with her.
Eminem has described singer Pink as “a rebel” when speaking about a new collaboration, to be included on the rapper’s forthcoming seventh album Recovery. Speaking to Radio 1’s Fearne Cotton, Eminem said: “I’ve always respected what she does. “When we [...]
July 25, 2010 – 5:34 pm
Lupe Fiasco – Building Minds Faster
Dru Hill -Remain Silent
Atozzio – Crazy
Frankie J – Why Do You
Lauryn Hill – Repercussions
Geolani-I Can Name 50 Niggaz
Mr Bones – Pop Dem Thangs
Soulja Boy – Goku
Timbaland Ft. James Fauntleroy – Paper Scissors Rock
John Gillette – Get Right
St.laz feat. Opium – you cant have your cake and eat it too prod. [...]
July 25, 2010 – 4:04 pm
Tony Yayo has addressed Game’s recent talks of wanting a G-Unit reunion and revealed what deadly consequences there would be if they united.
Yayo threatened to “set-up” Game if he was ever given an opportunity to re-join the Unit.
“You know what I think would be cool if Game comes back,” Yayo asked XXL Mag staff during [...]
July 24, 2010 – 11:02 pm
Def Jam’s Rick Ross has decided to place past differences with Dr. Dre’s artist, 50 Cent, aside and revealed his interest in collaborating with the renowned music producer.
Ross said he believes working with the “Doc” could enhance his rap career.
“I look forward to going to the next level, so hopefully on the next album, you [...]
July 24, 2010 – 7:19 pm
Def Jam South President DJ Khaled has revealed an interest to work with Grammy-winning singers Alicia Keys and Beyonce in the near future.
Imagining them on his past hits, Khaled also said he would love an opportunity to record with Eminem.
“If I had a chance to work with Beyonce or Alicia Keys, I would want to [...]
July 24, 2010 – 12:15 am
Cassidy- Gotta Get My Paper Up
Dj Mars & Dj Class Feat. N.Mason – Hands UP (The Exercise pt.2)
Fat Joe ft. R. Kelly – How Did We Get Here
J Holiday – Homework
Kia Shine Ft. T-Pain & Tity Boi- Dreads
Lemar – Words Get In The Way
Petey Pablo – Go (Prod. by Timbaland)
Ryan Toby – Vibration (Prod. [...]
July 23, 2010 – 5:20 pm
Foxy Brown has addressed her arrest earlier this week after being taken into police custody for allegedly assaulting a Brooklyn neighbor.
Writing on Twitter, Foxy said her family remained by her side.
“I continue to give it to GOD, I’m home baby!!!! Bum b*tches aint’ stop nothin’! Sunday, LIVE on stage and I’m stuntin’!,” she wrote Thursday [...]
July 22, 2010 – 12:22 pm
Rick Ross Ft. Raekwon – Audio Meth
Brian Culbertson ft. Avant – Skies Wide Open
O’Keith Stewart – Get On The Plane (Prod. by Darkchild)
Justina – As One
Willie Taylor – Fucked Up
Outlawz – Killuminati 2K10
Nina Sky – The Other Side
Mike Posner – Please Don’t Go
Henny ft. Dallas Diamond -Waste My Love
David Guetta Ft. Kelly Rowland – Its [...]
July 22, 2010 – 11:12 am
50 Cent has decided to cease being painted as the “bad guy” in rap beefs and will stop entertaining artists with diss records. “A lot of times, earlier in my career, I was competing with artists because that was what I loved about hip-hop: The idea that battling someone was necessary to defend your spot [...]
July 21, 2010 – 11:04 pm
Ice-T go off on Police After Seatbelt Arrest
The rapper and actor, who plays a Manhattan police officer on TV show Law & Order: SVU, aired his views via twitter after he was pulled over in Manhattan while taking his bulldog to the vet.
“Some punk bitch rookie cop named Fisher #10026 made the arrest of his [...]
July 21, 2010 – 11:04 pm
Ice-T go off on Police After Seatbelt Arrest
The rapper and actor, who plays a Manhattan police officer on TV show Law & Order: SVU, aired his views via twitter after he was pulled over in Manhattan while taking his bulldog to the vet.
“Some punk bitch rookie cop named Fisher #10026 made the arrest of his [...]
July 21, 2010 – 5:05 pm
After a 2 1/2 year prison sentence, Slick Pull returns to the streets. Hood Affairs Links up with Slick Pulla at the studio to see his plans for the rap game since returning. We also get exclusive footage of his welcome home party at “Club Frequency”
July 20, 2010 – 2:41 pm
Jay-Z and his wife Beyonce have earned spots on the annual Forbes’ Money Makers list alongside U2, AC/DC, Black Eyed Peas and more.
Both Jay and Beyonce landed positions within the Top 10 based on their earnings from June 2009 to June 2010.
1. U2 ($130 million) 2. AC/DC ($114 million) 3. Beyoncé ($87 million) 4. Bruce [...]
July 20, 2010 – 2:31 pm
Degrassi actor Drake recently discussed his admiration toward United States President Barack Obama and said he could portray Obama in a movie.
“I hope somebody makes a movie about Obama’s life soon because I could play him. That’s the goal. I watch all the addresses. Anytime I see him on TV, I don’t change the channel, [...]
July 19, 2010 – 6:13 pm
Snoop Dogg’s Rich & Infamous clothing line has reportedly been shut down after two years in retail carriers.
According to reports, a suspension of online Rich & Infamous clothing sales has been made.
Snoop Doggs clothing line, which first launched back in the Summer of 2008, has called it quits for now. Snoop and company have officially [...]
July 18, 2010 – 2:23 pm
Mark it on your calender. Sept. 28th is the new release date for I AM THE WEST. But I’m still droppin’ song after song so look for “Drink the Kool-Aid” later this month. I want to give you the song wit visuals.
A little while ago, I just go off stage in Seattle Washington wit the [...]
July 17, 2010 – 1:53 pm
Actor turned Commercial rapper Drake recently talked about the motivation behind his upcoming “Fancy” music video and said his Thank Me Later visual is strictly for the ladies.
For the video, Drizzy re-linked with his “Find Your Love” director, Anthony Mandler.
“It’s just made to make women feel special,” Drizzy told MTV News on the set of [...]
July 16, 2010 – 3:44 pm
DJ QBert a most humble dude and argueably the Best Scratch dj to have ever Done it . If you are into real Hip Hop and you dont know QBert he is a DJ that feeds the DJs. A hustler and Grand Master on the TurnTable. RESPECT
July 15, 2010 – 5:57 pm
Mashonda reveals that Swizz Beatz admitted to having an affair with Alicia Keys on Mother’s Day in 2008, six months after she had already learned of the relationship.
“I didn’t sleep for a whole year. I had to take pills to sleep because I’d wake up in the middle of the night crying,” Mashonda stated. “I [...]
July 15, 2010 – 5:23 pm
Fabolous’ There Is No Competition 2: The Funeral Service EP has reportedly received a late summer release date.
According to reports, Fab’s EP will drop at the end of August and be given a modified name.
The Funeral Service may be over, but Fabolous is still in mourning. The Brooklyn rapper has selected a title and release [...]
July 14, 2010 – 8:56 pm
We had a server crash early this morning and we are waiting on the New Server to come online to resolve the problem. If you have a tape up on the site it will be restored soon. You know how we do, we Keep it moving.
July 14, 2010 – 8:42 am
Hello world… I’m good. Counting the days and still smiling. Most of those smiles come from hearing my kids’ voices over the phone. The others come from reading fan mail. Let me just say that I have the best fans in the world! The devotion, dedication, support, love, and most of all, prayers are simply [...]
July 14, 2010 – 12:46 am
P-Reala Ft. Trey Songz- They Aint Like Us
July 13, 2010 – 5:21 pm
I have to agree with Dollicia on this one. Kim had the sex tape thing with Ray J then the NFL stars were passing here around like a blunt. And now I think the NBA is passing her around. Any man who is walking around with her needs to hang his head in shame. [...]
July 13, 2010 – 12:27 am
Black Eyed Peas’ frontman Will.i.am has reminded rap fans of his position in hip-hop and promised to keep on winning.
When asked if he represented “real” hip-hop, Will addressed his critics.
“If there’s anyone that’s the personification of hip-hop, I’m probably the most hip-hop n*gga out of all these hip-hop n*ggas. But hip-hop editorial and blogs and [...]