Contests: Win Tickets To Murs, Guerilla Union's Fifth Annual Paid Dues Festival
Murs' Fifth Annual Paid Dues Festival is right around the corner, and we've got an exclusive ticket giveaway for our visitors. It's definitely an event you don't want to miss.
This year, Murs and Guerilla Union has pulled together an all-star line-up for the "independent hip-hop festival."
There's the headliner Ice Cube, and supporting acts such as Murs & 9th Wonder, Tech N9ne, Raekwon, Tha Dogg Pound, Jay Electronica, Dilated Peoples, Necro ... Continue Reading
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T-Pain Says Beef With Jay-Z is Officially Squashed
The beef between Jay-Z and T-Pain is officially over, according to an MTV report, because the pair recently met face to face and squashed any ill will.
Tension between the two superstars grew last year following the release of Jay's controversial "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)" single.
Jay eventually explained that the song wasn't directly dissing anybody and/or T-Pain, and things seemed to be kosher between the pair after Pain appeared onstage with ... Continue Reading
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Nipsey Hussle Sitdown (Pt. 2): Rapper Talks Obama, Self-Improvement & Acting
Bling, bitches, banging, and bogus records are infiltrating today's hip-hop principles. Dancing jiggaboos motivated by tiny advances are propelling contemporary coonery. Empty expressions and smeared smiles are ever-present at modern-day minstrel shows. Is hip-hop lost? No, not as long as there are MCs like Nipsey Hussle.
His perspective isn't skewed by the generic facade that cash creates. He is using his platform as an MC to voice more than just ... Continue Reading
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The-Dream Says Love King Will Be His Final Album
Another day, another musician says his next album will be his last. The latest is singer The-Dream.
The singer is preparing the release of his third studio LP, entitled Love King, and he says it'll be his final album.
Is his comments strictly for publicity or is he serious?
Earlier this week, he told MTV the latter ... sort of.
"It's the last album, period," The-Dream says. "I really would like it to be the last one if I could -- in a perfect world ... Continue Reading
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Buy It Now: Hellz Bellz x Mosley Tribes Chambers Sunglasses
Last summer, luxury eye wear company Mosley Tribes revealed an upcoming collaboration with New York-based fashion line Hellz Bellz for a run of limited shades called the Chambers.
They finally dropped late last year. Although they've been out since at least December, we still feel they're a hot item to pick up ... while they last.
Info/Specs: The Chambers collabo frames were released in two colorways, as a part of Mosley Tribe's Resort/Spring 2010 ... Continue Reading
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Guru's Nephew Denied Visitation To See Uncle In Hospital?
Things just keep getting weirder in the drama surrounding the current health condition of legendary rapper Guru.
Now, according to a recent blog by Biggest Gord (manager of DJ Premier's Year Round Records), the rapper's nephew Justin Nicholas-Elam Ruff headed into New York last week to visit his uncle, but was denied.
Gord says he picked up Ruff at the airport last Friday (March 5), and the following day they headed to the hospital to visit Guru, ... Continue Reading
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DJ Hero Extends Soundtrack With Three New Jay-Z/Eminem Mixes
The folks over at Activision are gearing up to release an extended pack of music to add to their turntable-focused title, DJ Hero.
Joining their already extensive soundtrack is brand new downloadable mixes from hip-hop legends, as well as Jay-Z and Eminem, the game's "Renegade Edition" headliners.
Beginning March 18, 2010, living room DJs will be able to mix, scratch and battle with a new Jay vs. Eminem Mix Pack, featuring exclusive mash-ups such ... Continue Reading
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Actor Corey Haim Dies At Age of 38
Popular 80s actor Corey Haim died in Los Angeles on Wednesday (March 10). He was just 38 years old.
While an autopsy is still being planned, early reports indicate that Haim died from an apparent accidental drug overdose.
According to local news station KTLA, the actor collapsed in front of his mother around 1:00 a.m. inside an apartment.
"As he got out of bed he felt a little weak and went down to the floor on his knees," Asst. Chief Ed Winter of ... Continue Reading
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Former Los Angeles Dodger Willie Davis Dies
Former Dodgers outfielder Willie Davis, who played with the team from the 1960s to early '70s, was found dead at his Burbank, Calif. home on Tuesday (March 9).
He was 69 years old.
According to an MLB.com report, a neighbor discovered his body early that morning while bringing the retired ball player breakfast, a regular routine.
Davis' death appears to be from natural causes, reports indicated at press time. However, the case remains in the hands ... Continue Reading
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DMX Records First Arrest of 2010 ... Popped For Drugs
Rapper DMX recorded his first arrest of 2010, when he authorities popped the fallen rap star on Tuesday (March 9) in Arizona.
According to TMZ, the rapper (real name: Earl Simmons) was arrested for violated the terms of his probation by using illegal drugs.
Their report says X was booked on five counts of probation violation and is being held without bond.
His lawyer, Gary Jenkins, told TMZ that the DMX is battling addition and suggests that maybe ... Continue Reading
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