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Bun B Brings Trill Mealz Food Court To Rock The Bells Festival With Nas, Ghostface Killah, Mia X + More
The first annual Rock The Bells Festival will get underway in LL COOL J’s hometown of Queens, New York this summer. Boasting performances from a roster of legendary artists that includes LL COOL ......
Funk Flex Calls Pete Rock A ‘Fraud’ + Accuses Him Of Once Snitching On C.L. Smooth: ‘You Are A Buffoon’
Hot 97 radio personality Funk Flex started maniacally laughing as he pushed play on Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth’s 1992 classic “T.R.O.Y. (They Reminisce Over You)” on Thursday night (July 14). The ......
Redman Returns With First Single From ‘Muddy Waters 2’ Album 26 Years After The Original
After several delays, the official rollout for Redman’s long-awaited sequel to his 1996 solo album Muddy Waters finally kicked off on Thursday night (July 14) with a new single called “So Cool.” ......
Method Man Doesn’t Care If Rappers Use Ghostwriters But There’s A Catch
Method Man said he doesn’t “give a fuck” if rappers use ghostwriters or not, just don’t try to call yourself a GOAT rapper later down the line. “I don’t give a fuck,” he told Math Hoffa while a ......
Killer Mike Reveals Dave Chappelle Almost Convinced Him To Run For Georgia Governor
Killer Mike released his first solo single and accompanying video in nearly 10 years on Independence Day (July 4). Titled “Run,” the track begins with a monologue from famed comedian Dave ......
Westside Gunn Recruits Madlib, Stove God Cook$ & More For ‘Peace Fly God’ Tracklist
As Westside Gunn gets ready to drop off his first project of 2022 on Friday (July 8), the Griselda co-founder has shared the album’s tracklist, and it features some impressive credits. Peace ......
Nas & Jadakiss Join Forces For Rare ‘Made You Look (Remix)’ Performance In New Orleans
New Orleans may have played host to the 2022 Essence Fest, but New York made its presence felt during the festival weekend. During Nas‘ co-headlining concert with the City Girls at The Fillmore ......
Wyclef Jean On Fugees Reunion Tour: ‘We The Hip Hop Grateful Dead, We Gonna Get This Thing Cracking’
Fugees fans worldwide rejoiced in September 2021 when Wyclef Jean, Lauryn Hill and Pras announced they were hitting the road for a reunion tour to commemorate the 25th anniversary of their Grammy ...
Xzibit Says ViacomCBS Edited His Music Out Of MTV’s ‘Pimp My Ride’ To Avoid Paying Him
MTV had a goldmine on its hands with the innovative television series Pimp My Ride. Hosted by Xzibit, the show ran for six seasons beginning in 2004 and, with the help of West Coast Customs and ......
The Game Explains How Jim Jones Inspired His Eldest Son’s Name
Although The Game is a West Coast legend, the Compton native has an affinity for New York City, specifically Harlem. The 42-year-old has so much love for the popular neighborhood that his ......