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Common Talks about His New Book (Video)
September 23, 2011
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Common’s new book One Day It’ll Make Sense is out now. Common talks about his Mother, the White House controversy, and the Best Rapper alive.
Dj Khaled Calls You a N*gga (Video)
September 22, 2011
When rap music goes horribly aery. DJ Khaled of Palestinian decent says he is a negro (Nigga) and feels he has the right say the word. I’m sure everybody has an opinion on this but his explanation is kind of…spotty to say the lease. SMH. Nicca YOU the WORST.
– Haze
LIVE: Troy Davis Decision – Democracy Now Livestream (Video)
September 21, 2011
#IAMTROYDAVIS
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Killer Mike Speaks at the Troy Davis Rally (Video)
September 21, 2011
Mike Bigga aka Killer Mike along with Big Boi were the only two prominent rap artists to make the trek to Jackson Georgia to rally for Troy Davis who was facing execution for a crime where there is a substantial lack of evidence that he had anything to do with. Here someone in the audience manages to captures Killer Mike’s words to the public in attendance. Personally I believe Killer Mike’s calling is not entirely in hip hop as an emcee, but he could very well be one of this generations great black leaders…IF he wanted to.
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50 Cent Speaks On Mayweather Fight, Ray J vs. Fabolous Skirmish, Speaking To The U.N., & Game’s Allegations That He’s Gay
September 21, 2011
Over the past few days the talk on the radio, twitter, & social media has been the controversy surrounding the Floyd Mayweather Vs. Victor Ortiz fight as well as the alleged fight between Ray J & Fabolous. Funkmaster Flex recently interviewed 50 Cent who was present for both of these situations that went down over the past few days. Check out the audio as 50 talks about his experience meeting before the United Nations for his Street King project, breaks down why Floyd Mayweather is hated by many people, gives details on the Ray J Vs. Fabolous skirmish, & responds to Game’s allegations that he’s gay. We broke the audio up into several parts in case so you don’t have to scroll through anything….
50 CENT SPEAKS ON THE MAYWEATHER VS. ORTIZ FIGHT, LARRY MERCHANT, & WHY FLOYD MAYWEATHER IS HATED
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50 CENT GIVES DETAILS ON THE SCUFFLE BETWEEN RAY J & FABOLOUS
50 CENT RESPONDS TO GAME’S ALLEGATIONS THAT HE’S GAY
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50 CENT SPEAKS ON MEETING BEFORE THE UNITED NATIONS
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RAY J VS FABOLOUS FIGHT IN LAS VEGAS (VIDEO)
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Lupe Fiasco Speaks On the Fall of Building 7 on 9/11 & more at the Occupy Wall Street Rally (Video)
September 20, 2011
“Luke Rudkowski of We Are Change was recently at the Occupy Wall Street event and noticed Lupe Fiasco hanging out with the crowd of protesters. Lupe wanted to know who Luke was and after talking for 20 minutes about the past work of We Are Change and our mission, Lupe gladly agreed to do the interview. Lupe gets into great detail about 911 truth, the new world order and most importantly solutions to the problems we face today. We thank Lupe for not only his words but positivity and knowledge he shares with millions of people through his music.” – WeAreChange.ORG
Posted in Cover Story, Hip-Hop, News, Videos | Tags: Lupe, Lupe Fiasco, Occupy Wall Street, Politics, We Are Change | 1 Comment »
Clemency Denied For Troy Davis
September 20, 2011
With so much doubt surrounding the Troy Davis case it just doesn’t make sense how the state of Georgia is still willing to execute Troy Davis tomorrow. It really makes you question the justice system because Troy Davis could be anyone of any race, ethnicity, creed, & any other background.
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VH1 presents Planet Rock: The Story of Hip Hop & The Crack Generation (Documentary)
September 19, 2011
Part 2 after the Jump….
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Planet Rock: Freeway Rick Ross Speaks On Rick Ross Stealing His Identity (Video)
September 17, 2011
Legendary rap artist & actor Ice-T has a new documentary dropping on VH1 this Sunday night Sept 18th at 10pm EST called “Planet Rock” that explores the connection or obsession of rap artists who reference the drug or gangster lifestyles in their music. In this particular preview he brings on his friend the notorious Freeway Ricky Ross who speaks on Rick Ross stealing his identity. Ice-T also made a few statements about Rick Ross & a few other artists in the industry that’s created quite a stir as well. Check the link below.
READ: ICE-T DISSES RICK ROSS & TALKS ABOUT RAP ARTISTS DOING ‘POP’ RECORDS
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50 Cent Launches Street King (Video)
September 16, 2011
50 Cent is launching his new energy shot, Street King. His goal is to provide 1 billion meals over the next five years. With every shot purchased, a meal is provided for a child in need.
Dru Ha Training For Marathon w/ Sean Price (Video)
September 16, 2011
Dru Ha of Duck Down Records is training for a marathon and got Sean P and Dallas Penn to help with the training. This is too funny. Dru is running in the marathon to raise money for Alzheimer research in memory of his father which is really admirable.
Jasiri X – “I Am Troy Davis” (Video)
September 16, 2011
Please visit TROYANTHONYDAVIS.ORG to learn more about how you can help or Call 404-913-3767 & say “this is (your name) from (your location in the world) and “I Am Troy Davis!â€
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Consequence Says Beef with Kanye is Over (Video)
September 15, 2011
Sway got Consequence to come on his Mtv show and talk about the feud he has with Kanye and he said it’s over but he still may have issues with Q-Tip & a few others.
Common Speaks with Jon Stewart on The Daily Show (Video)
September 15, 2011
Common continues making the daytime television rounds to promote his new autobiographical book “One Day It’ll All Make Sense”. Great idea for the title. Here he stops by The Daily Show with Jon Stewart & gets into more of the book as well as his controversial visit to perform for the President in the White House.
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Chris Bosh Versus Skip Bayless on ESPN’s ‘First Take’ (Video)
September 14, 2011
The Miami Heat’s Chris Bosh caught most of the ‘Heat’ with the name calling during the last year’s NBA season primarily from Skip Bayless’s name calling & “Bosh Spice” disses on air. Chris Bosh showed up to ESPN’s First Take to confront Skip Bayless. Personally I think Chris Bosh’s confrontation of Skip was a little soft though especially when another man is questioning your manhood on national television. ESPN’s Jemele Hill seems like she was more forceful in getting on Skip about the name calling that often times went beyond just basketball.
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“I Am Troy Davis” (Campaign)
September 14, 2011
The FTP Movement and countless others are working diligently to seek justice for Troy Davis. Here is your chance to help save a man facing death for a crime he did not commit based on a severe lack of evidence.
Call 404-913-3767 and with passion say “this is (your name) from (your location in the world) and “I Am Troy Davis!” A real-time developing compilation of the drops placed over dope music will be e-blasted every 12 hours on Facebook, U.S.R. Press League: rhythmunited.podomatic.com/entry/2011-09-09T22_50_47-07_00, and Our Soil: oursoil.bandcamp.com until September 21st, Troy’s scheduled date of execution, which this campaign is against. Read the rest of this entry »
Statik Selektah – ‘Population Control’ (Artwork & Tracklist)
September 14, 2011
Statik Selektah’s new project features a lot of pope MCs from all around the country. Check out the impressive lineup under the hood.
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Posted in Cover Story, News, Producers | Tags: Big K.R.I.T., Dom Kennedy, Lil Fame, Mac Miller, Pill, Reks, Sean Price, Statik Selektah, TALIB KWELI | No Comments »
Freddie Gibbs x Rock the Bells 2011 (Video)
September 13, 2011
Gangsta Gibbs talks about the importance of Rock the Bells.
Steven Taylor – A Day with Common & Nas (Video)
September 13, 2011
HBTV: Steven Taylor – A Day with Common & Nas from HBTV on Vimeo.
Los Angeles-based photographer Steven Taylor shares with us some insights backstage during his recent work sessions with Common and Nas. Having already worked with the likes by John Mayer, Snoop Dogg, Incubus, Pharrell Williams, Bruno Mars and John Legend, amongst others, the 25 year old photographer intends to further cement his status within industry by offering some rare behind-the-scenes impressions from the current works of Common and Nas. Taylor takes us to some of his favorite spots in Los Angeles while giving a personal recount of his profession and highlighting the timeless value of certain moments.
DJ Rasta Root – Smokin Needles
September 13, 2011
Smokin Shells SS-01 Headshell from Dj Rasta Root on Vimeo.
Smokin Shells is a high mirror polish dj turntable head shell, being released by Dj Rasta Root & Smokin’ Needles Records in Atlanta, Ga. It fits any standard needle cartridge as well as fits on all standard dj turntables. The head shell weighs 9.6 grams with the four (4) connector leads attached. Each Smokin Shells package contains one (1) sticker and one (1) microfiber cleaning cloth. Each Shell will be packaged in an anti-static silver zip lock bag with a Smokin Shells chrome finish sticker attached to it.
