Literary master Dr. Seuss was hailed for the simplicity he infused into his work. Though simple, the sing-song rhyming style of his writing has had a profound effect on the genre known as hip-hop. How many rappers who have had any type of success employed a sing-song type flow? Countless. Ja Rule and Nelly owe […]
Bay Area Hip-Hop legend Too $hort is readying his 19th studio release, No Trespassing. Hippies in Oakland? The album includes the single “Money On The Floor” featuring E-40. The artwork and tracklisting for No Trespassing is below. 1. What The F*ck 2. Got Her Like 3. Playa Fo Life 4. Trying To Come Up featuring […]
Words by Adisa Banjoko Tyrese Gibson’s career in entertainment began when he was discovered on a bus. An appearance in a 1994 Coke advertisement, singing the phrase “Always Coca-Cola,” gave the budding singer a national buzz. Soon after he got into acting. One of his biggest breaks was getting cast as Jody in the John […]
There aren’t as many hip-hop artists named after animals as there are rappers with “Lil” in their name, but there are several. Take a look at more of hip-hop’s wild kingdom here, and vote for your favorite in our poll. RELATED POSTS: Tyga Talks “Careless World” Album & How He Met Wayne! [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] Birdman […]
Recent Cash Money signee, Busta Rhymes released the video for “Why Stop Now,” the first single off his forthcoming album. Music Tour Guide: Snoop Dogg Assisted by Chris Brown’s vocals and amazing dance routines, Rhymes shines in the Hype Williams directed visuals. Birdman Speaks On Signing Busta Rhymes, Drake Remaking “Back That A** Up” & […]
On Monday, celebrated R&B singer Anita Baker called police to her home in Grosse Pointe, Michigan after she spotted a woman looking through her windows and heard sounds that suggested the person was trying to enter the house by way of the back door. Anita jotted down the woman’s license plate number and turned it […]
Chicago MC Common is a busy man. He is currently in production of the second season of the AMC drama Hell on Wheels. The man formerly known as Common Sense is also promoting an upcoming independent film, Luv. While on a break from filming and promoting his upcoming projects, Common briefly met up with The […]
Last night at the 11th Annual BMI Urban Awards at the Pantages Theater, Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg and The Game covered some of Snoop Dogg’s classic songs in a tribute to the West Coat icon including “Nothing But A G’ Thang,” “Murder Was The Case That They Gave Me,” “The Next Episode.” The Game Spazzes On […]
Dr. Dre proudly presented Snoop Dogg with the BMI Icon award last night at the BMI awards. Snoop acknowledged his wife in his acceptance speech saying “I always put you through hell, I’ma get that shit right though.” Nas, Wiz Khalifa and The Game covered his biggest hits during the ceremony. Wiz Khalifa, Game & […]
Wiz Khalifa is being sued by Max Gregory Warren who claims Khalifa stole his hit song “Black & yellow” from his 2007 song “Pink & Yellow.” The suit was filed suit United States District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania andWarren is seeking $2,375,000 in punitive and actual damages. Read the full story @HollywoodHeavy.com Amber Rose […]
Bow Wow is doing more than just keeping it real in this interview, he is introducing Shad Moss!! Bow Wow has come full circle in this interview talking about all his experiences in the rap game and still letting his fans know that the best is yet to come. His current single ‘Sweat’ featuring Lil […]
2Pac's family, friends and fans will never forget where they were when they heard about his death. Check out this video as Jada Pinkett Smith, Snoop Dogg and Eminem remember their friend.
