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Outkast Performs At Dungeon Family Reunion In Atlanta
Outkast fans were disappointed last week when Andre 3000 shot down rumors that a new project was in the works, but now they have a new performance from the duo to help tide them over a little bit longer. Mr. Three Stacks and Big Boi […]
Chuck D & B-Real On Anger & The American Election
As Prophets of Rage descended on the nearly sold-out Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado last Wednesday (September 7), an uncontainable excitement permeated the crisp mountain air. Cypress Hill’s B-Real, Public Enemy’s Chuck D and DJ Lord, and Rage Against The Machine’s Tom Morello, Tim […]
9th Wonder Defends New School Rappers Against Criticism From Old Heads
9th Wonder doesn’t see a problem with the new generation of rappers and he took to Twitter to defend Lil Yachty, Lil Uzi Vert and Kodak Black against recent criticism. Lil Yachty has been the largest target lately as he was the butt of a […]
Tupac’s Handwritten Lyrics & Letter Selling For Over $35K Each
With the 20th anniversary of Tupac Shakur’s death a little over a week away, memorabilia site Moments In Time is selling a handful of items from the late rapper. Among those items is a handwritten lyric sheet for the Better Dayz track, “Catchin’ Feelings.” Released […]
“Straight Outta Compton” Film Killed Jerry Heller, Lawyer Says
The stress attributed to the release of the N.W.A biopic, Straight Outta Compton ultimately led to the death of Jerry Heller, according to a lawyer for the former manager of the World’s Most Dangerous Group. TMZ reports that the attorney, Mickey Shapiro even went so far as […]
Bishop Nehru Wants To Be Great Like Kanye West
At 20 years old, Bishop Nehru has already made himself known in many Hip Hop circles. And he hasn’t done it through viral videos or crazy hairdos — just music. But the New York rapper wants to be known for more than just a co-sign […]
J. Cole Now Has 6 Platinum Singles
It’s understandable why J. Cole hasn’t released a project in nearly two years as fans are still not only gobbling up 2014 Forest Hills Drive, but apparently still have hits from his other two albums in rotation as well. J. Cole now has six platinum singles […]
Young Dolph & Pete Rock Spar On Social Media
Another day, another social media beef. This one comes between two different generations as Young Dolph and Pete Rock spar on the Internet. Pete Rock started the shots when he called out the Memphis rapper for glorifying cocaine use, specifically on the Rich Crack Baby track […]
Former N.W.A Manager Jerry Heller Dies At 75
Jerry Heller, the Ruthless Records co-founder and one-time manager to N.W.A, has passed away at the age of 75, according to social media posts from those who knew him. TMZ is reporting that Heller had a medical emergency while driving in Ventura County, California on […]
Redman Remembers Being Confronted By MC Hammer Over “Whut?” Diss
Before Drake was a commercially beloved entity and blamed for sucking purity out of Hip Hop, there was MC Hammer. Following the massive success of his 1990 “U Can’t Touch This” single, the pioneering rapper went on to join the elusive Hip Hop diamond-selling album […]