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Remember back in the day - you know, like ‘97 - when Hip Hop used to be all about the bling and b*tches and shooting people, and every single rapper dressed in pants big enough for an entire posse? Well, it looks like the scene is going through some serious soul searching. And who have [...]
Is Jay-Z Turning Into Steve Urkel?
November 7, 2008 - 12:47 pm
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Video Flashback: Urban Dance Squad (1990)
July 19, 2008 - 11:12 am
Urban Dance Squad: Deeper Shade of Soul (1990)
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Run D.M.C. - “Christmas In Hollis”
December 21, 2007 - 4:30 pm
There’s nothing like a classic Christmas jam to really make you feel in the holiday spirit. Check out “Christmas in Hollis” and get in the mood!
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Album Review: Lupe Fiasco’s “The Cool”
December 18, 2007 - 3:30 pm
Lupe Fiasco’s debut album Food and Liquor showcased the quick-witted rapper’s penchant for good vibes and G.O.O.D. beats, following in the footsteps of Chicago’s pride and joy, Common and Kanye West. His ambitious coupling of diverse subjects and long narratives (summarized with his heartfelt paean to skateboarding, “Kick, Push”) made for a well-rounded but exhausting [...]
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Top Hip-Hop Songs Honoring Moms
November 12, 2007 - 12:45 pm
Donda West, mother of outspoken hip-hop auteur Kanye West, passed away over the weekend from complications during cosmetic surgery. With big-name MCs like Jay-Z offering up condolences we figured today would be a good day to honor the greatest dedications to mothers in hip-hop.
Kanye West - “Hey Mama” (Late Registration)
In lieu of recent events Kanye’s [...]
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COED Music Video: Nas “Surviving the Times”
November 9, 2007 - 4:15 pm
“Surviving the Times” is on Nas’ recently-released
compilation.
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80s Burger Rap
October 13, 2007 - 2:00 pm
This gem of a training video for cooking burgers was unearthed only recently on YouTube. If you have the urge to turn it off after the first few moments just know it gets way better - and way more bizarre.
This is what they teach you at Wendys:
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Video Trifecta: Lamest Rap Songs Ever
October 9, 2007 - 5:00 pm
You think the emergence of bling-bling, misogyny, violence, Vanilla Ice and K-Fed are the worst things to ever happen to hip-hop? The following three videos will make you beg for “PopoZao.”
Brace yourself, son.
Watch the World’s Worst Rap Songs after the jump!
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50 Cent: 1, Kanye West: 0
August 16, 2007 - 3:00 pm
Fiddy must be mighty happy to see his name above the College Dropout on Forbesâ Hip-Hop Cash Kings list for 2006. Kanye: PWNED.
Curtis Jacksonâs fiscal year sported a $36 million-dollar earning (ranking #2), most likely from his ridiculous Vitamin Water payoff along with his clothing line. Mr. West, on the other hand, raked in $17 [...]
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Wu-Tang, Beatles Bring the Mother****ing Ruckus
August 15, 2007 - 2:00 pm
It was bound to happen: a collaboration between Shaolin’s finest and Liverpool’s favorite lads. It has been confirmed that yes, Wu-Tang Clan will be “covering” the George Harrison-penned “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” from The Beatles’ classic self-titled 1967 album (also known as the “White Album”). The song is titled “Gently Weeps” and will (hopefully) [...]
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