Video: Nsikak – History
Every so often someone sends us something so authentic it has to go on the site. “History” by Nsikak is definitively hip hop. Watch and listen.
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A Quick Word on Cultural Appropriation from The Editor
I strongly disagree with the suggestion that Eminem’s Grammy win is a win for the appropriation of black culture. I believe there are artists from all cultures who truly personify the core principles hip hop embodies. You don’t have to be black to identify with our struggle while it has to be acknowledged that others…
Mixtape: K Camp – One Way
New mixtape from K Camp “One Way.” Post your thoughts and views in the comments below. Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com
5 Reasons Why Flex’s Jay Z Rants Are Lame
How many of you wasted precious minutes of your life over the weekend listening to Hot 97’s Funkmaster Flex’s rants? While he undisputedly contributed to hip hop’s growth in New York (while making money from his promotion company and DJ pool… hmmm), his recent actions reek of a desperation to stay relevant. Let’s get into…
A&R Report: Avion Blackstone – An Artist of a Different Kind
Today’s feature is one artist unlike many. Avion Blackstone’s penchant for creating good music is as undeniable as her look is creative. Don’t believe it? Check out her plays on Spotify and get back to us. When did you start performing? I started performing a very early age, I can remember reaching up to play…
A&R Report: Rhyme Scheme – Business Over Pleasure
Detroit is the birthplace of many of hip hop’s most respected names including Eminem, Big Sean, and Royce Da 5’9. Continuing the city’s proud heritage, Rhyme Scheme brings his life experiences growing up in the “D” with a honest street leveled perspective that’s many of XXL’s Freshman lack. Peep game and check out his new single, Business…
Floyd Mayweather Defends Ray Rice
Floyd Mayweather, the undefeated current boxing champ who was recently sued for domestic violence, spoke in opposition Ray Rice being dropped by Baltimore Ravens and suspended indefinitely by the NFL at a press conference this week. “They had said that they had suspended him for two games. Whether they saw the tape or not, I…
Baltimore Ravens Cut Ray Rice After Elevator Video Surfaces
Originally punished by the NFL with a two game suspension, the Baltimore Ravens have officially terminated their contract with Ray Rice today. According to NFL guidelines, any NFL team can elect to terminate a player’s contract at any time. The decision was made after TMZ released a video showing the running back knocking out then…