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Are YOU Cali’s Finest?
May 8, 2013 – 1:34 pm | No Comment
Are YOU Cali’s Finest?

What do Snoop Dogg (AKA Snoop Lion), DeSean Jackson, Rob Machado, and Ryan Sheckler all have in common? They are from California and are crushin’ it in their field. That’s one thing about The Golden …

The Legendary DJ Premier Featured In Cipha Sounds’ Hip Hop Improv
April 30, 2013 – 8:39 am | No Comment
The Legendary DJ Premier Featured In Cipha Sounds’ Hip Hop Improv

On Friday, April 26, 2013, the legendary DJ Premier was featured in the Hip-Hop Improv Show – Take it Personal presented by Hot 97′s Cipha Sounds and Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB), the top improv theatre …

Nate Dogg’s Baby Mama Goes After His Estate For Unpaid Child Support
April 21, 2013 – 1:32 pm | No Comment
Nate Dogg’s Baby Mama Goes After His Estate For Unpaid Child Support

Even in death, Nate Dogg can’t escape child support. Although the “King of the Hooks” passed away in 2011, one of his baby mamas is fighting to get $339,924 in child support she says she’s …

Playwright Patrick Blake Announces Freedom, The Hip-Hop Musical Starring Maino
April 11, 2013 – 8:03 am | No Comment
Playwright Patrick Blake Announces <i>Freedom, The Hip-Hop Musical</i> Starring Maino

On Monday night, Carnegie PR hosted ‘Cocktails and Conversation’, a private, red carpet press event with playwright Patrick Blake, rapper/actor Maino, breakout actress Felecia Gorham, and lyricist/composer Chi-Ill for the official announcement of Freedom, the …

A$AP Rocky Speaks On “The Gay Thing” In Hip-Hop In Interview Magazine
March 25, 2013 – 8:53 am | 2 Comments
A$AP Rocky Speaks On “The Gay Thing” In Hip-Hop In <i>Interview</i> Magazine

A$AP Rocky covers the April issue of Interview, and in a chat with designer Alexander Wang for the mag, the “Goldie” rapper spoke on hip-hop and the “gay thing.” Acknowledging that having a microphone in …

Wyclef Jean Preps New Mixtape, Drops “Hip-Hop” Track
February 5, 2013 – 9:33 am | No Comment
Wyclef Jean Preps New Mixtape, Drops “Hip-Hop” Track

Multi-platinum, Grammy award-winning artist, songwriter, and producer Wyclef Jean has been a staple within the hip-hop community since the early 90’s when he debuted his talents as the front man for the legendary hip-hop group …

Meek Mill’s Debut Album Dreams & Nightmares Out Today
October 30, 2012 – 11:21 am | No Comment
Meek Mill’s Debut Album <i>Dreams & Nightmares</i> Out Today

On the heels of Kendrick Lamar‘s much-lauded Good Kid, m.A.A.d City debut album comes Meek Mill‘s long-awaited Dreams & Nightmares.
While both are mired in the streets, Meek is much more traditional in his execution. Gruff …

So You Think You Can Dance Choreographers Tabitha & Napoleon D’umo Welcome Their New Baby Boy London Riley
August 12, 2012 – 9:08 pm | No Comment
<i>So You Think You Can Dance</i> Choreographers Tabitha & Napoleon D’umo Welcome Their New Baby Boy London Riley

Tabitha, 38, and Napoleon D’Umo, 43, also known as Nappy Tabs, have all the right moves as two of the hottest hip-hop choreographers on the hit FOX series, So You Think You Can Dance. But, the …

Who Has The Right To Say The “N” Word?
May 25, 2012 – 12:10 pm | 3 Comments
Who Has The Right To Say The “N” Word?

In your opinion, who has the right to say the “n” word?
I’m listening to a recent interview I did with French Montana on my Invasion Radio show with DJ Green Lantern (Hip Hop Nation, Sirius/XM). …

Snow Tha Product’s “Minute To The Top” (Freestyle)
February 21, 2012 – 3:40 pm | One Comment
Snow Tha Product’s “Minute To The Top” (Freestyle)

Snow Tha Product is a rapid-fire lyricist from Texas (by way of California) who’s just signed a major label deal with Atlantic Records and is ready to kick down the door even further for today’s …

The Father Of Cool, Don Cornelius, Dead At 75
February 1, 2012 – 11:39 am | No Comment
The Father Of Cool, Don Cornelius, Dead At 75

Don Cornelius, the founder of groundbreaking television show Soul Train, has been found dead at the age of 75.
Police found Cornelius’ lifeless body in his Sherman Oaks, CA home this morning from what appears to …

Drake On Common’s Diss: It Was A “Ploy For Attention”
January 31, 2012 – 11:55 am | One Comment
Drake On Common’s Diss: It Was A “Ploy For Attention”

Drake is speaking out on why he thinks the entire beef situation with Common was an attempt on the legendary Chicago-bred emcee’s part to garner attention for his upcoming album. Check out below what he …

Lady Gaga Dishes On Her Love For Hip-Hop
December 16, 2011 – 2:34 pm | 2 Comments
Lady Gaga Dishes On Her Love For Hip-Hop

Describing her as “the lady at the center of fashion and pop culture,” marketing wiz Steve Stoute interviews Lady Gaga for his “Tanning Effect” series with a focus on her relevance to hip-hop.
Gaga describes Kanye …

Alicia Keys Debuts Her Alter Ego, Mrs. DJ AK47
November 16, 2011 – 7:57 pm | 2 Comments
Alicia Keys Debuts Her Alter Ego, Mrs. DJ AK47

She’s a Grammy Award-winning R&B singer-songwriter, pianist, actress (The Nanny Diaries, Smoking Aces), author (Tears For Water), philanthropist (Keep A Child Alive), Broadway Producer (Stick Fly) and mother (Egypt Daoud Ibarr Dean), but Alicia Keys …

PICS: Sneaker Pimps Hits New York City
November 13, 2011 – 2:49 pm | No Comment
PICS: Sneaker Pimps Hits New York City

The world’s largest touring sneaker hip-hop lifestyle exhibition, Sneaker Pimps hit New York City over the weekend with performances from Waka Flocka Flame, Nyemiah (featuring Jim Jones), Kendrick Lamar and more.
Thousands of people crammed …

Should Jay-Z Be Taught At Universities?
November 9, 2011 – 10:19 am | No Comment
Should Jay-Z Be Taught At Universities?

The Washington Post’s recent profile of the Georgetown University course, “Sociology of Hip Hop—Urban Theodicy of Jay Z,” has sparked a debate on the internet over the nature of higher education, whether hip hop belongs …

Sneaker Pimps Gets Ready To Invade New York
November 8, 2011 – 3:31 pm | No Comment
Sneaker Pimps Gets Ready To Invade New York

Sneaker Pimps is the world’s largest touring sneaker hip-hop lifestyle exhibition and this Friday’s show in New York City is shaping up to be the biggest yet.
Founded by Peter Fahey in Sydney back in …

Love & Hip Hop, Season 2: Full Of Drama, New Cast Members Revealed
October 24, 2011 – 1:37 am | One Comment
<i>Love & Hip Hop</i>, Season 2: Full Of Drama, New Cast Members Revealed

As the November premiere of season 2 of Love & Hip Hop approaches, VH1 has unveiled the new members of the show’s cast on their blog, including Jim Jones’ manager, Yandy Smith, and Kimbella, who’s …

Watch A Sneak Peek From Soulja Boy: The Movie
October 12, 2011 – 3:26 pm | No Comment
Watch A Sneak Peek From <i>Soulja Boy: The Movie</i>

Soulja Boy: The Movie is an upcoming documentary and concert film featuring unprecedented and illuminating access to the life and back story of one of hip-hop’s most controversial and colorful young stars.
Directed by Academy …

J. Cole Rocks Jordans On The Sideline Story Album Cover
August 23, 2011 – 11:27 am | No Comment
J. Cole Rocks Jordans On <i>The Sideline Story</i> Album Cover

J. Cole has further stoked the fire of his smoldering buzz through the release of the cover art for his impending album The Sideline Story. If it seems like not so long ago veterans like …

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