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New C-Murder Music Sparks Investigation
With the release of his “Dear Supreme Court” song, C-Murder might have broken the rules at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola, where the rapper is serving a life sentence. According to The Advocate, Louisiana Department of Corrections is investigating whether C-Murder, born Corey Miller, […]
Masta Ace Comments On Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole & Joey Bada$$’s Success
During an AMA yesterday (March 30), Masta Ace detailed what he’s excited about for Rap moving forward. “Im excited about the fact that artists like Kendric[k Lamar], J-Cole and Joey Badass are out selling some of the other more negative stuff out there,” Masta Ace […]
Ja Rule Recalls Irv Gotti Being Upset Suge Knight Visited Him In Studio
In an interview with N.O.R.E. and DJ EFN on an episode of their “Drink Champs” podcast that is set to release Friday (April 1), Ja details the first time he met Suge Knight. “Suge come over to the studio and shit and niggas is all […]
Pharoahe Monch Talks Working With Don Cheadle On “Miles Ahead” Soundtrack
As music fans and moviegoers alike head to the theaters to soak in Miles Ahead–the enthralling new Miles Davis biopic that was ten years in the making—it is practically a given that viewers’ ears will be just as actively engaged as their eyes. After all, […]
Ice Cube & Common Teaming For “Behind The Movie: ‘Exploring Chicago with the Cast of ‘Barbershop: The Next Cut’”
Ice Cube and Common are partnering for Behind The Movie: “Exploring Chicago with the Cast of ‘Barbershop: The Next Cut,’” a town hall special set to premiere on VH1 April 11 at 10 pm EST/PST, according to a press release. “It is important to me […]
Michael Jordan Denies Attending Party Dissing Rappers, N.O.R.E. Responds With Photo
N.O.R.E.’s podcast appearances are on an untouchable win streak. First there was the time when the Capone-N-Noreaga member claimed the late Big Pun walloped Jay Z with a champagne bottle (a claim that prompted to Jigga to cold call him the day after Thanksgiving) and […]
Twista Arrested Following Marijuana Bust
Twista arrested in Indiana after cops find weed in a car he was traveling in. Fans of rapid-fire wordsmith Twista missed out on witnessing the rapper perform firsthand, when the car Twista was traveling in on his way to a show in Valparaiso, Indiana was […]
10 A Tribe Called Quest Songs That Showed Phife Dawg’s Greatness
In the age of the all-powerful Internet, every time a tenured pop cultural figure passes away, they’re immediately promoted to legendary status and their contributions within their area of expertise can often be exaggerated thanks to wavering emotions. For the record, that is far from […]
Phife Of A Tribe Called Quest Passes Away
Phife has reportedly passed away today (March 23), according to several posts on social media. He was 45. DJ Chuck Chillout sent one of the first tweets about the passing of the A Tribe Called Quest rapper. “Confirmed. rest in peace Phife. Man. I’m out,” […]
Mac Dre’s Mother Explains How Drake Spurred “Legend Of The Bay” Documentary
A meeting three years ago led to the what would become Legend Of The Bay, an hour-long documentary about the life of late Rap star Mac Dre that is now available. “I met with Drake in San Francisco we sat down and he talked with me […]