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Black In America – Hip-Hop and Business (Video)
October 13, 2011
In the series Black in America, CNN walks people through many aspects of the black experience in this country. In this episode Steve Stoute talks about his book The Tanning Of America: How the Culture of Hip-Hop Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy and Hip Hops affect on the nation. They weigh the commercial aspects against the origins of the music. We also get a cameo from Ultra Beast (Senor Kaos & 4ize) & producer Floyd the Locsmif.
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Bun B Joins the OccupyWallStreet Movement via Houston (Video)
October 12, 2011
I really respect Bun B in being able shine light on the OccupyWallStreet movements that have been taking place all over the country. Recently Bun B, real name Bernard Freeman, spoke from the Houston offshoot of the movement #OccupyHouston weighed in on what’s going on in the country.
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The Avengers (Trailer)
October 11, 2011
I think this movie should be pretty good. I liked the solo movies of each of the team’s members so I think bringing it all together should be pretty dope.
– Haze
Kanye West & Russell Simmons Occupy Wallstreet (Video)
October 11, 2011
Kanye West & Russell Simmons made a trip down to support the protesters at Occupy Wall Street. The movement is growing & getting larger everyday all over the country. #OccupyWallstreet
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Ice Cube Speaks On The Passing Of Legendary Oakland Raiders Owner Al Davis (Video)
October 10, 2011
I’m a Raiders fan to the fullest….Ice Cube calls into ESPN to speak about his time with Al Davis while shooting his 30 for 30 Documentary on the Raiders & the relationship he had with the former NFL legend.
Posted in Cover Story, Hip-Hop, News, Sports, Videos | Tags: AL DAVIS, Ice Cube, Los Angeles, Oakland Raiders, Raiders | 1 Comment »
Talib Kweli Shows Support For Protesters at Occupy Wall Street (Video)
October 8, 2011
“Talib Kweli attends Occupy Wall Street on Oct 6, 2011. Kweli preforms an exclusive new rhyme titled “Distraction” and by request “Thieves In the Night.” He also speaks heart-felt words in support of Occupy Wall Street.”
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Irv Gotti Campaigns For President Of Def Jam Records (Video)
October 6, 2011
Can’t say I disagree with Irv Gotti in anyway about Def Jam’s legacy & how it’s significance, or lack thereof, is a part of the reason why music as whole has been subpar in the last few years. Check out more video after the jump, but it should go without saying that there is a definite void up there at the iconic Def Jam Records…..
Steve Jobs RIP
October 6, 2011
A Modern Day Thomas Edison, Apple’s Steve Jobs succumbed to pancreatic cancer at the age of 56 & completely revolutionized the world in which we live in that short period. It’s not hard to be inspired by a man who was given up at birth, never finished college, forced out of a company that he built, & came back to change the world in which we live in through his inventions. Steve Jobs was a perfect example of not letting your detractors get in the way of your dreams. Normally rocking a black shirt, blue jeans, & sneakers Steve was the manifestation of not living your life for others, but to be who you are & do what you love. It all makes sense now why Apple recently released the iphone4S instead of the long rumored iphone5 this week.
Iphone4S = Iphone 4 Steve
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Taye Diggs Speaks On New Book ‘Chocolate Me’, Interracial Relationships, & Raising Bi-Racial Children (Video)
October 4, 2011
My own family is a mixture of all different races & backgrounds which is a small reflection of how America is becoming more & more diverse every day. MTV & Shade 45 XM host Sway interviews actor Taye Diggs about his upbringing, interracial relationships, & raising a bi-racial child in todays world. Sway who also mentions that he has a bi-racial child also gives input on how to best raise they kids to be prepared for the future. More from the interview after the jump….
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Yelawolf Speaks On White Rappers Using The N-Word (Video)
October 3, 2011
This is a stance I’d like to see more white people take on this topic. Yelawolf shed so light on a topic that is sensitive and addressed it in an adult and frank way. Kudos.
– Haze
Jay Z responds to Lil Wayne??? (Video)
October 3, 2011
Jay vs Wayne in the “read between the lines” match of the century. I feel like if you have to beef subliminally then you should let the tension go. If you can’t formally address people by name then I can’t believe that its real but then again WTF do I know?
– Haze
Styles P – Let It Grow (Video)
October 3, 2011
Styles P links with SHHO in this interview. He touches on a lot of different topics.
Russell Simmons Says He’s Paid Less Taxes Than His Employees (Video)
October 1, 2011
Warren Buffet was the first & one of the few billionaires to speak out about what’s going on in America with billionaires, millionaires, & corporations getting ridiculous tax breaks while the average American citizen is paying more in taxes year after year. Russell Simmons spoke out recently about these disparities that are serious affecting the country and later added in that he’s paid less taxes than all of his employees combined. He also lent his support to the protestors Occupying Wall Street.
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Black Milk & Danny Brown – ‘Black and Brown’ (Album)
September 30, 2011
Danny Brown and Black Milk are dropping a collab project November 1st entitled Black and Brown. Check out this video Black milk posted on twitter playing the test pressing of the vinyl for the project(Here). Track listing under the hood. Read the rest of this entry »
Mos Def Demands BET Awards Show Tribute For Troy Davis (Video)
September 29, 2011
Mos Def & Talib Kweli were scheduled to perform here in Atlanta last Thursday night, but the show was cancelled following the recent execution of Troy Davis by the state of Georgia. As Black Star, Mos & Kweli opted to cancel their show in protest. I’m not mad & I applaud them for doing so. Troy Davis will officially be buried this Saturday & almost simultaneously the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards will be taking place in Atlanta. While at their Miami show Mos Def took the opportunity to send a message to the powers at BET to make sure they dedicated a segment to a man who was executed with no evidence of guilt. Should be interesting to see how many other artists will speak out if given the platform.
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Kid Cudi on Conan O’Brien (Video)
September 29, 2011
….yo….Kid Cudi talks about an incident where one of his fans ( a dude) tried to kiss him…he said he was flattered……
Styles P – Master of Ceremonies (Artwork & Tracklist)
September 27, 2011
Next Tuesday Styles P drops his newest LP Master of Ceremonies. In the meantime the Ghost has been dropping freestyles leading up to the album’s release. Check out this freestyle from Styles P featuring Sheek Louch called “Brothers” over this classic Big L track. Check under the hood for the Master Of Ceremonies album tracklisting.
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Royce Da 5’9 – Random Bars
September 26, 2011
Detroit’s finest, Royce Da 5’9, gets busy over some ill production provided by Araabmuzik. Banger!
Jayo Felony Accused Of Being a Squatter On a Hollywood Home (Video)
September 23, 2011
Cali rap artist Jayo Felony was accused of being a squatter in a Los Angeles home, but it appears he may have been duped by someone he & his family were paying rent to. He was understandably upset in this video, but most of us would have after learning that he may have been duped out of a $5000 cash payment for rent on the house & arriving to discover Fox news cameras pressed in his face.
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