On June 4th BET Networks launches THE MESSAGE, a provocative documentary showcasing the influence of hip hop and how its sheer power has changed the sociopolitical landscape of America as well as the world. The four-part narrative explores the factors behind its longevity and covers more than 40 years of this uniquely urban voice born in […]
Producer Timbaland has had a banner year when it comes to being behind the boards. He has produced songs on some of the biggest albums of the past two years. He was the main producer for Justin Timberlake‘s “The 20/20 Experience” and he got placements on Beyonce‘s hit surprise album as well has Jay Z‘s […]
Legendary photographer Jonathan Mannion is a real G if you subscribe to Lil Wayne‘s logic of real Gs moving in silence like lasagna. Although having been in the game since the early nineties, many don’t recognize the name, but they damn sure know the work. If you’ve ever spent time looking at the photos in […]
Rapper/businessman 50 Cent has never been one to shy away from sharing his opinion. In a recent interview with MTV UK, 50 opened up about what he thought of Kanye West‘s sixth album “Yeezus.” If you ask 50 Cent, Kanye’s last offering wasn’t Hip-Hop at all. When MTV UK spoke to the G-Unit leader about […]
When it comes to acquiring knowledge, the best place to be is at the feet of elders. The wisdom elders share is so necessary for your life that they could tell you something and it not manifest in your life until years later. Rapper Phonte got that experience through dealing with Mos Def. In a […]
Rock singer Gene Simmons is getting inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and he couldn’t be more upset about it. The lead singer of the legendary rock band KISS is angry at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for more than one reason and one of them has to do with […]
It was a big night for Jimmy Fallon this past Monday. Fallon took over hosting duties on “The Tonight Show.” And in his normal fashion, Jimmy had plenty of surprises for his big premiere. For one of Jimmy Fallon’s big surprises, the comedian donned his best denim overalls and 90s pattern shirt and decided to […]
The Hip-Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) is proud to announce that it will host its upcoming Chess Kings Invitational , a celebrity chess tournament, at the Anaheim Business Expo on Sunday Feb 16th 2014. Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA will defend his title in an 8 man speed chess tournament. RZA won the first HHCF heavyweight title […]
