Lifestyle, Media

Word on the Street: 6-22-15

Odd Future rapper Tyler, the Creator reacts to a fan via a long online post. He explains that the many issues from his past are long gone and that he understands this new album might not appeal to his older fans. [Pitchfork] Plus, there’s news on Kylie Jenner, Kendrick Lamar, a new Janet Jackson track, Diddy […]

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Emcee, Events, Lifestyle

2013’s Best: The Top Moments in Hip-Hop

If only we weren’t limited to ten. Hip-hop had a huge year, from Twitter beefs to chart-breaking albums, from the new paupers-turned-princes of hip-hop – but don’t think the last gawd is to remain unspoken for. We’re talking marriage proposals via YouTube — sans any corny flash mobs — hospital visits and riots, and a […]

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Emcee, Lifestyle

Phonte Compares Rappers to TV Shows

New Tigallo, new Tigallo, new Tigallo…sorta.  Reverberations of Breaking Bad’s much ballyhooed finale are still being felt hours and even days into its aftermath.  One of such being a fun read through Phonte’s Twitter timeline a night after the landmark drama’s conclusion.  What started as an intended one off tweet comparing The Wire to Jay-Z […]

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Emcee

Lil Wayne Hospitalized

Lil Wayne is in ICU in critical condition after suffering yet another seizure. The 30-year-old rapper was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Hospital in L.A. at night on Tuesday March 12th after suffering multiple seizures.  He was released Wednesday, but just hours later one of his bodyguards found him in his room, on the floor and unconscious. […]

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