Curren$y Signs With Warner Bros. Records

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Curren$y announced today that he signed a deal with Warner Bros. Records.  He’s currently working on his first project for the label, an EP produced entirely by The Alchemist called Covert Coup.  Spitta had previously been signed to […]


Plies Weekend: Days 1 & 2

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I made it out to Tampa for the first time ever to celebrate Plies’ first annual “Really From Da Hood” weekend. Here’s the first of Big Gates’ footage from the festivities, but what we’re really waiting for is […]


Rap Sales Rise In 2010

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Rap music made a huge comeback in sales last year lead by Eminem’s Recovery, the top-selling album of the year. While its bump was not huge — just 3% — rap was the only genre to post an […]


Jay Electronica Reaches The Mountain

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I’m a week late on this because I was home for the holidays but Jay Electronica got his first major endorsement deal with Mountain Dew. In the commercial, he performs the lyrics to “The Announcement” over a different instrumental.  Peep the clip […]


Waka Flocka RESPECT Cover Story

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YN posted the full interview he did with Waka Flocka for the RESPECT cover story on Rap Radar. Here’s an excerpt… — Waka’s not your cup of tea? Well take a seat and read this piece and see if YN […]


T.I. on VH1 Storytellers

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This coming Friday, T.I. will be featured on VH1 Storytellers at 11pm, giving the stories behind his songs. EW has this exclusive clip: What You Know |T.I. |Storytellers |T.I. Music Videos


Jay Electronica Signs To Roc Nation

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After a year of being courted by several major labels, Jay Electronica has decided to take his talents to Roc Nation. Jay-Z made the announcement Friday night at The Box in New York City. He said “my whole goal is […]


24/7: Pacquiao Vs. Margarito

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Last Saturday was the premier of 24/7: Manny Pacquiao Vs. Antonio Margarito on HBO. Manny Pacquiao’s (51-3-2) last fight was in March against Joshua Clottey which he dominated.  The fight is Margarito’s first in the United States since he was […]


Terrence J & Friends Travel to Haiti

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Last week our friend Terrence J of 106th & Park and 4 of his friends traveled to Haiti. Terrence shared his experience with us in a short film, letter and pics. Terrence J writes: Her sweet voice was […]


Grandma Tracy Is So Inspiring!

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I just love this, Grandma Tracy breakdancing at the NYC Mad Decent block party. I bet you can’t do this kids!


Capone-n-Noreaga Draw The Line at Punching Babies

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On the morning of their release of “War Report 2,” Capone-n-Noreaga stopped by and gave their opinion on the Mel Gibson drama. Nore explains why he agrees with Mel Gibson, up to a certain point. They discuss if […]


Rza’s Wedding Bells: Bong Bong!

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I was just talking about all the weddings that happened last weekend and then I came across this online: RZA and Talani Rabb’s wedding from last year August 29 in Santa Barbara at the Four Seasons Biltmore. Looks […]


Freeway & DJ Wonder Present: Freelapse!

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I just finished mixing this joint for Freeway, and let me tell you – it’s a MONSTER! Freeway is rhyming over all Eminem tracks, and they sound like they were definitely meant for him. Could we see a […]


Freeway & DJ Wonder Present: Freelapse!

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I just finished mixing this joint for Freeway, and let me tell you – it’s a MONSTER! Freeway is rhyming over all Eminem tracks, and they sound like they were definitely meant for him. Could we see a […]