New mixtape from Future hosted by DJ Esco, DJ Scream & DJ X-Rated

The long anticipated 3rd installment to the "Warning Shots" series by Saigon. Follow on twitter @therealSaigon

Lil Wayne's "That's What They Call Me".

This track leaked back in April last year with skips..

And a Gudda Gudda verse; none of these are..

Now on the new mastered version. Listen and download

The Mike Banger-produced song below..

Queens, NY lyricist Mr. Complex proudly presents..

The music video for "Holy Smokes", produced..

By Phil Pro from Switzerland. The video was directed..

By Mr. Complex himself, who has stepped into the..

Directing world (see the Allhiphop piece..

"Mr. Complex Enters Film World") since making his name..

Atlanta-based emcee/producer Yamin Semali of rap duo..

Clan Destined presents his self-produced new single

"What I'm Living For". He calls it "a little chill joint..

Before I introduce the harder work." Clan Destined's..

Third LP Self Titled, received 5 out of 5 stars onCreativeLoafing.com

(read the review here) Read more

Hip hop mogul Jay-Z is struggling to revitalize his..

Once-thriving Rocawear clothing brand. The rapper is..

Starring in the line's first-ever television commercial campaign,

Entitled "From Marcy to Madison Square;" which..

Chronicles his rise from Brooklyn projects to global fame.

Rocawear has experienced a global sales dip of $500 million.

There have been rumors that Jay was leaving the brand. Read more

Official Video for Sha Stimuli "Me" (Produced by DJ Pain 1)

From the new album, The Calling presented by Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes.

Directed by James Mills for Coast 2 Coast Films

For more info on Sha Stimuli visit:

Rap superstar 50 Cent and WBC welterweight champion..

Floyd Mayweather apparently caused quite a stir in..

Indianapolis during Super Bowl weekend festivities.

The buddies drove through town on a large bus..

Covered with Mayweather's image and Twitter name.

Mayweather would lean through his window..

At intersections and the scene immediately turned into pandemonium with fans scrambling to meet the famous riders. Read more

Young Money star Drake's spokespeople have responded..

To the lawsuit filed by a woman claiming to be the rapper's ex-girlfriend.

The suit claims that Ericka Lee is owed more royalties for Drake's hit "Marvin's Room."

"This claim is entirely without merit and our client has not..

Engaged in any wrongful conduct," said a statement from Drake's camp.

"Ericka Lee consented to the use of her voice in the song.. Read more

It’s obvious that Oktayne takes his craft seriously..

And strives for lyrical greatness. After years of preparing..

His musical career, he released his first project,

Self-Explanations in 2008.  That project displayed..

His abilities and talent, but he knew that he had more work to do.  

He has had notable successes and even having..

A rumor about being on Interscope Records with little to no buzz.

Oktayne strives to project realism in his music.  He wants to maintain his own identity, while giving the world a taste of his life through his body of work.  

He is inspired by his environment, and is determined to just be HIMSELF.  To keep things up and moving, He dropped two songs from his album..

Feature Presentation and offers a third as a free download. Whoever joins his mailing list on reverbnation.com will get the download.

The album Feature Presentation features movie scores from The Invasion, G-Funk, Kajmir Royale and Sledgren.

Oktayne is starring in the movie with co-stars like Bre, Sosa Da Champ, Kareless MF’ah and Kajmir Royale.  You can get your tickets for this movie for a very fair price.

Young Siege (Cameron Sanders) was born on August

5th 1995 in Auburn NY. This young man has been performing

since the tender age of eight. He picked up

the microphone at the Sheldon Institute at SUNY

Oswego’s summer camp and has been amazing audiences

with his talents ever since. His songs and style

are inspired by rappers like Tupac Shakur, B.I.G, and

Drake to name a few. Young Siege’s message is one of a very positive nature. “I just want to show kids that there are many sides of

Hip-Hop and that it is cool to be positive and have fun doing it”.

-Young siege

“ T H E P H E N O M ”

New mixtape from Bad Boy / Shakedown's RED CAFE "Hells Kitchen" with features from Diddy, J Cole, 2 Chainz, French Montana & more! Follow on twitter @RedCafe

Trenton, New Jersey emcee Honors English presents..

The AUKS-animated music video for "Second Chances"

The newest single from his forthcoming album..

State Of The Art, dropping February 22 on Dry Rain Entertainment.

Dry Rain is the production company of Needlz,

The Grammy-winning producer behind tracks for G-Unit,

Ruff Ryders, Busta Rhymes, Fabolous, Bruno Mars and more. Needlz produces every track on Art which is also slated to feature an appearance by Lupe Fiasco.

While the Drake/Common war of words may..

Tjuan(TWON) has been on his grind since late 2006..

When he launched his Indy label and studio Arucca-Flyboy.

Tjuan is a recording and performing artist currently..

Signed to his own imprint Arucca Flyboy and..

Distributed through Island Defjam. Benafactor..

Is also a national promoter, producer, and audio engineer which he has been since the age of 14.

At the age of 15 he was seen in a segment of nightly news with Tom Brokaw for his work in the recording studio..

With the Manchester Craftsman's Guild and the City of Pittsburgh for working on public service announcements.

This was the week that saw a song commemorating..

The most widely anticipated baby since Lucy..

And Ricky's little one, but plenty of other childhood-related..

Events also happened. Childhood favorites of many 70's..

And 80's babies received their props this week, as..

Fred The Godson shouted out the Fat Boys..

And Southern staple Young Dro name-dropped Pee-wee Herman. On a more serious note, Cassidy pondered the ultimate philosophical quandry,

And the rapper formerly known as Mos Def compared life in the hood to a slasher movie.

Source:

Trenton, New Jersey emcee Honors English.. 

Presents the Josh Milowe-directed music video for "Crazay",

The new single from his forthcoming album State Of The Art,

Dropping February 22 on Dry Rain Entertainment.

Dry Rain is the production company of Needlz,

The big release of this week was Rick Ross' mixtape..

Source:

Tha Doggfather aka Snoop Doggy Dogg aka Snoop Dogg..

Was arrested this past weekend after a sniffing dog..

Uncovered about a half an ounce of marijuana on his tour bus in Texas.

According to TMZ, Snoop Dogg’s tour bus was stopped..

By border patrol at a checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas.

Snoop told the officers that he had a prescription.. Read more

Jay's release entitled "Glory," featuring "B.I.C."

Or Blue Ivy Carter herself, Hov samples the cries of..

Blue at the end of the track, making her the..

Youngest kid officially in the rap game.

Common Fire's Shots At Young Money Artist Drake..

With The "Stay Schemin" Diss Track.

Gucci Mane's New Release "Club Hoppin"

With Producer "KE" On The Boards.

Chris Brown and Kevin McCall are painting pictures..

With the new release "Mona Lisa".

Downtown Julie Brown of ‘The Music Insider’ caught up..

With Common in an interview that aired December 15th.

Tune in to Billboard.com every Thursday at 3 pm ET/12 pm PT to watch live.

The rapper talked about his ‘Ghetto Dreams’ and..

‘Blue Sky’ tracks, off his just released album..

‘The Dreamer/The Believer’, what fans should expect..

Off the LP, the Occupy Wall Street protests, his character on ‘Hell on Wheels’, and more.

Young Jeezy spoke with DJ Vlad about how Twitter beefs..

can have deadly consequences, which he experienced..

In November with the death of Kevin James Scott..

A close friend from Atlanta who was killed in an alleged..

Dispute that occured on the micro blogging service.

"They can’t be fu**in’ killing each other over words,"

No Cliches.. But It's The Thunder From Down Under.. 

Mr. Whiplash touching base with HHO in the Twenty Twelve..

With His Newly Released Track "Gangsta Enough".

Unleashing his lyrical prowess on the States.

Fiery but calculated in his flow, Whiplash..

Methodically attacks each and every track..

Much like a veteran boxer punishes a novice opponent in the ring. Effortless delivery mixed with relentless lyricism is a combination that scores a knockout every time.

Years of nomadic living have given Whiplash a plethora of experience and content for his music. Eking out a living and sleeping everywhere from fields..

To campgrounds to couches to beaches and even on the roof of a café, Whiplash knows what it’s like to come from nothing.

Kevin Nottingham: 2011 brought us a lot of great hip hop. So much that it was almost impossible to do a Top 10 list. If you look at are lists below, you’ll notice we have just as many honorable mentions, making these more or less a Top 20 list! For me though, the Top 5 were easy… it was their placement in the Top 5 that was difficult. CunninLynguists‘ album when I first heard it back in March was an instant classic. I knew instantly it was going to be on the top of my list. But when Yonasdropped his album, The Proven Theory, and I literally listened to it every single day in 2011, it had to get my top spot. The whole album is just catchy and worth of back to back listens. The Roots‘ are an obvious top choice for me. Thought not quite as good as How I Got Over the previous year, undunwas up to par. One album that may surprise you on my list is Watch The Throne. I talked so much shit about that album and was so disappointed in it when it dropped. Then one day in October I woke up and heard it for what it was. Then when I saw The Throne live in November, it was all over. I love the record now. As for the rest of my list, I gotta give props to Ski Beatz for having a great fucking year. Though I didn’t care for the Locksmith album as much, both his album with Murs (who is one of my favorite emcees) and his 24 Hr Karate School album were top notch. Can’t wait for Part 3!

Justin Ivey: The best album of the year could really be a three-way tie for me. I went back and forth between L.A.B.O.R, Oneirology and iSLAND before finally settling on One Be Lo’s long awaited LP. The Binary Star member returned with a vengeance as he released his best album sinceS.O.N.O.G.R.A.M. G-Side almost landed both of their 2011 projects on my list, but their second effort of the year was a lock for my top 3. Kno was behind the boards of two of the year’s best with he,Deacon The Villain & Natti’s new CunninLynguists LP as well as MarQ Spekt’s MacheteVision.Thes One & Double K kept it fun while unveiling some of their most original production yet onHighlighter. The Doppelgangaz impressed me with their original style on Lone Sharks whileLocksmith dropped some lyrical fireworks with the help of Ski Beatz. Despite a few beats that missed the mark, Kendrick Lamar’s rhymes were able to make up for any shortcomings on his debut Section 80. Dilated Peoples member Evidence showed us The Weatherman was no fluke withCats & Dogs while Killer Mike crafted his most cohesive work to date on PL3DGE. It was really difficult leaving The Roots and Atmosphere off the top 10, but I just couldn’t put them ahead of any of those albums. 2011 was simply a great year for Hip Hop.

Arasia Magnetic: There is a lot that goes into any good album; solid lyrics, production landscapes that bring said lyrics to life, a cohesive vibe, an entertaining yet emotionally evoking aspect that captures moments in time that keep me coming back amongst other things. And 2011 had quite a few albums that did all that and more. It was damn near impossible to list them in order however I knew Nemo Achida would take my number one spot just based on how well put together his project was (and my iTunes informing me that it had well over a thousand spins). Also rounding out the top five was Pharoahe Monch, One Be Lo, CunninLynguists and Apathy, all which released dope albums respectively. Check out the rest below.

Thomas: This has been a good year for Hip Hop as some new faces and vets have released solid albums. Pharoahe Monch dropped a worthwhile album after long hiatus. Newcomers Has-Lo andRasheed Chappell dropped critically acclaimed albums. I’m still baffled by the negative receptionWatch The Throne received. The album was more than high end product placement rap. “New Day,” “Excellent Murder,” “Primetime,” and others showed that. The Roots also dropped another classic album that has high replay value because of its story.  yU crafted another album many people will be talking about for years to come. The rhymes (“Blind” and “Fast Money”) were intelligent, introspective, and the production complemented him. Danny Brown continues to impress and Saigon finally released his album after years of talking about it. And the most impressive aspect of The Greatest Story Never Told is that it doesn’t sound dated. But ultimately, my album of the year is Phonte’sCharity Starts At Home. Charity… connects with me on so many levels whether it’s Te’ describing the plight of the common man on “The Good Fight” or discussing his rocky relationship with his brother on, “Who Loves You More.”  Te’ was able to tackle these topics and more with his one of a kind wit, charm, and flare. He flawlessly blended the “rapping Te’, four-and-half-mic honoree” and “…singing Te’, first-time Grammy nominee.”  And what married man hasn’t had that TYPE of conversation/thought at the end of “Eternally?”  Only Te’ would do that.

Kevin

1. Yonas – The Proven Theory
2. CunninLynguists – Oneirology
3. The Roots – undun
4. J. Cole – Cole World: The Sideline Story
5. Kanye West & Jay-Z – Watch the Throne
6. yU – The Earn
7. Murs & Ski Beatz – Love & Rockets Vol.1 : The Transformation
8. Pharoahe Monch – W.A.R.
9. Action Bronson – Dr. Lecter
10. Ski Beatz – 24 Hour Karate School Pt. 2

Honorable Mentions

• Evidence – Cats & Dogs
• Hassaan Mackey & Apollo Brown – Daily Bread
• J-Live – S.P.T.A.
• Rapper Big Pooh – Dirty Pretty Things
• Random Axe – Random Axe
• Rashad & Confidence – The Elements of Surprise
• Rasheed Chappell – Future Before Nostalgia
• Roc C – Stoned Genius
• Talib Kweli – Gutter Rainbows
• Torae – For The Record

Justin

1. One Be Lo – L.A.BO.R.
2. CunninLynguists – Oneirology
3. G-Side – iSLAND
4. People Under The Stairs – Highlighter
5. Locksmith – Embedded
6. The Doppelgangaz – Lone Sharks
7. MarQ Spekt & Kno – MacheteVision
8. Evidence – Cats & Dogs
9. Kendrick Lamar – Section 80
10. Killer Mike – PL3DGE

Honorable Mentions

• The Roots – undun
• Atmosphere – The Family Sign
• G-Side – The One…Cohesive
• Phonte – Charity Starts At Home
• Pharoahe Monch – W.A.R.
• Reef The Lost Cauze & Snowgoons – Your Favorite MC
• Strange Fruit Project – A Dreamer’s Journey
• Rasheed Chappell – Future Before Nostalgia
• DTMD – Makin’ Dollas
• YelaWolf – Radioactive

Arasia

1. Nemo Achida – Nemotional
2. Pharoahe Monch – W.A.R.
3. One Be Lo - L.A.B.O.R.
4. CunninLynguists – Oneirology
5. Apathy – Honkey Kong
6. Ab-Soul – Long Term Mentality
7. Kendrick Lamar – Section 80
8. G-Side – The One…Cohesive
9. Phonte – Charity Starts At Home
10. Rasheed Chappell – Future Before Nostalgia

Honorable Mentions

• yU – The Earn
• DTMD – Makin’ Dollas
• Co$$ – Before I Awoke
• Evidence – Cats & Dogs
• Rapper Big Pooh – Dirty Pretty Things
• Common – The Dreamer/The Believer
• Blu & Exile – Give Me Flowers While I Can Still Smell Them
• Action Bronson & Statik Selektah – Well-Done
• Mistah F.A.B. – I Found My Backpack 2: The Lost Notebook
• Boog Brown – The Brown Study Remixes

Thomas

1. Phonte – Charity Starts At Home
2. Saigon – The Greatest Story Never Told
3. Pharoahe Monch – W.A.R.
4. Danny Brown – XXX
5. Rasheed Chappell – Future Before Nostalgia
6. The Roots – undun
7. yU – The Earn
8. Jay-Z & Kanye West – Watch the Throne
9. Has-Lo – In Case I Don’t Make It
10. Evidence – Cats & Dogs

Honorable Mentions

• Vast Aire – OX 2010: A Street Odyssey
• Action Bronson & Statik Selektah – Well-Done
• Quelle Chris – Shogun & Sleek Rifle
• Big K.R.I.T. – Return of 4Eva
• Reks – R.E.K.S.
• Common – The Dreamer/The Believer
• Oddisee – Rock Creek Park
• Young Jeezy – TM103: A Hustler’s Ambition
• DTMD – Makin’ Dollas
• J. Cole – Cole World: The Sideline Story
  
  

Source: Kevin Nottingham

Dj Paul Behind The Scenes "Smokin N Fu**in".

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DMX brings out Machine Gun Kelly to premiere..

Their new track called “I Don’t Dance”. They performed..

It live for the first time at the 2012 Agenda show after party.

The track will appear on X’s upcoming album..

Undisputed due out in March. DMX also gave praise to MGK in typical X fashion.

Either way, famous friends have already begun..

Tweeting about the momentous event.

Russell Simmons sent his congrats early Sunday morning..

Followed minutes later by Rihanna. "Welcome to..

The world princess Carter!" the singer tweeted. "Love Aunty Rih."

Former Destiny's Child bandmate Kelly Rowland..

Who gave a most generous and extravagant baby shower gift to her close friend.. Read more

Sticky Fingaz of Onyx pokes fun at the Hip-Hop..

Industry in this hilarious must watch video.

Source: KillerHipHop

Lil.Scrappy feat. Twista & 2_Chainz take the air..

With the new single "Helicopter".

Akon's new single release "Get High".

Rap superstar JAY-Z has confirmed a collaboration..

With Norwegian producers STARGATE to launch a new record label.

The hip-hop mogul, real name Shawn Carter, has..

Teamed up with the beatmaking duo, consisting of..

Tor Erik Hermansen and Mikkel S. Eriksen, to form StarRoc.

In a statement Jay-Z and Stargate say, “The focus is to find new talent

And develop artists through mutually beneficial global partnerships which include music distribution, publishing, touring and merchandising.”

Rap Genius is supplying the top lyrics of the week..

And serving a meaning behind the raps in the process.

From T.I.'s 'F--- Up Da City' mixtape to Rick Ross'..

Freestyle over Watch the Throne's 'No Church in the Wild' beat..

Here are the Genius Rap Lines of the Week.

5. "Mandarin manicure, DEA in pursuit," -- Rick Ross, 'No Church in the Wild Freestyle'

You might think a Mandarin manicure is some sort of bad-ass Chinese mafia thing where they cut off a dude's fingers.

Clipse rapper Pusha T has dropped off a drug-inspired..

Visual for 'What Dreams Are Made Of,' one of..

The darker songs from his 2011 EP, 'Fear of God II: Let Us Pray,'

Which features the G.O.O.D. rapper amidst a mountain..

Of coke lines, scales, straws, cash and bubbly, and even a live python.

The Jason Goldwatch-directed video was shot back..

In November, but premiered on Thursday (Jan. 5), thanks to Red Bull.

"[The clip] is arrogant, it's a bit brash, it's about excess, fast living and articulating a lifestyle, a lifestyle that we know very well," Pusha revealed, while on set.

Start the New Year off right with a Hip Hop Org Tee In Your Closet.

Express your passion for Hip Hop with this fashionable Tee.

100% Cotton Made in the USA, the HipHop.Org Logo..

Pops off the front of the shirt. While the "HipHop.Org" Text.. 

Beneath the logo is a Smooth Metallic that Fades in To Black.

With Free Shipping To Any State in The US.

You Can't Go Wrong With This Comfortably fitting 100% Cotton "Fruit of The Loom" Tee. It's a great accommodation to any outfit.

Phatty's Graphixs was started with the idea..

Of creating one of a kind T-Shirt designs for local businesses..

Charities, and personal needs. A great company with quality products.

The staff is on point with a high attention to detail.

Check out some of their products via their eBay store.

Harlem's Poster Boy.. Killah Cam links up with..

Vado and Jaz to release "Star".

Bobby V bka Bobby Valentino links up with..

The currently most omnipresent rapper 2 Chainz..

And recently MTV-anointed Best Rapper Without an Album..

Meek Mill for "Drop It".

Seeing аѕ hοw hіѕ album God Forgives, I Don’t..

Gοt thе pushback treatment, Ricky іѕ returning..

Tο thе mixtape scene, with his new release "Rich Forever".

For all the Rozay fans the waits over. Rick Ross..

Brings you as promised "Rich Forever" 19 brand new..

Songs featuring some of the biggest names in Hip Hop..

Follow @RickyRozay

Good look to Papa Smirf for the heads up... 

At KingIce.com they provide the latest in Hip Hop jewelry..

Featuring quality bling bling silver, gold, titanium, tungsten..

Steel, platinum style and cubic zirconia. They are focused..

On providing their valued customers with attentive..

Customer service and fast shipping with a generous warranty.

Hip hop is an ever growing culture celebrating creativity..

Realness and modern life, Hip hop fashion is a material expression of hip hop life.

Start the New Year off right with a Hip Hop Org Tee In Your Closet.

Express your passion for Hip Hop with this fashionable Tee.

100% Cotton Made in the USA, the HipHop.Org Logo..

Pops off the front of the shirt. While the "HipHop.Org" Text.. 

Beneath the logo is a Smooth Metallic that Fades in To Black.

With Free Shipping To Any State in The US.

You Can't Go Wrong With This Comfortably fitting 100% Cotton "Fruit of The Loom" Tee. It's a great accommodation to any outfit.

They say everything is bigger and better in Texas.

So there is no doubt on why Texas Holdem is one of the biggest poker games.

Texas Hold 'em is a variation of the standard card game of poker.

The game consists of two cards being dealt face down..

To each player and then five community cards..

Being placed face-up by the dealer a series of three ("the flop")..

Then two additional single cards ("the turn" and "the river" or "fourth and fifth street" respectively), with players having the option to check, bet, raise or fold after each deal.

They say everything is bigger and better in Texas.

So there is no doubt on why Texas Holdem is one of the biggest poker games.

Texas Hold 'em is a variation of the standard card game of poker.

The game consists of two cards being dealt face down..

To each player and then five community cards..

Being placed face-up by the dealer a series of three ("the flop")..

Then two additional single cards ("the turn" and "the river" or "fourth and fifth street" respectively), with players having the option to check, bet, raise or fold after each deal.

Support Local Artist Yung Ron, January 7th @ Ziggy's..

In Winston Salem, NC. Yung Ron will be performing with legendary..

Big Daddy Kane, grab your tickets with E-Tix here. 

He is widely considered to be one of the most influential..

And skilled MC’s in Hip Hop. His name is almost always..

Mentioned in the same sentence with Slick Rick, KRS ONE, and Biz Markie.

Regarding the name Big Daddy Kane, he said:

The hook is funny but its actually a sad story..

About a girl in Pajama pants in dirty Uggs..

Says Jakk.

Rocky Fontaine comes tough with his official single..

Off his upcoming mixtape NYND: New Year, New Dope.

He reps Philly everywhere he goes. He will tell you..

Himself he is known as MR. Philadelphia aka Philly Fontaine

We proudly present the Dunn Deal Mixtape, V2.012.

A mix of choice tracks from our last three years' projects.

V2.012 is mixed by New Orleanian producer/deejay Quickie Mart..

Who recently released Space Monkey Radio, an EP of..

Artist-approved QM dubstep remixes of songs by..

Freddie Gibbs, Slightly Stoopid and more (listen here).

We are an L.A.-based hiphop/urban PR firm offering full service print, web, radio and video campaigns. HAPPY 2012! Read more

Bobby Ray and Waka Flocka went on UStream..

Last night and took us inside their studio session.

The beat was crazy, we’ll see which project this track lands on.

Video streaming by Ustream

Source: KillerHipHop

Statik Selektah was recently out in Pittsburgh..

Doing an in-store signing at TimeBomb Clothing..

When Ya Momz House caught up with him to ask him..

Some questions. During the interview Statik reveals..

That he’s working on a joint project with Bun B..

And that he just did a record with Eminem.

Source: KillerHipHop

So all those rumors and ramblings of Pill and his relationship..

With Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group can be silenced as..

Pill has cleared the air saying he was never signed with MMG.

The rapper spoke with MTV News today and..

Elaborated on the situation with Rick Ross and explained..

How he was signed to MMG's distributor Warner Bros. Records..

But not Rozay's empire. "I never signed any paperwork with Ross. It was just my deal was over at Warner already,"Pill stated. Read more

There's nothing like a viral video to thrust an entertainer's..

Name in the spotlight and the most recent one involves..

New Bad Boy signee French Montana, his song..

'Move That Cane' featuring Waka Flocka Flame and a grandmother.

While the track's title may suggest the rappers are telling..

Listeners to put in motion the handy item that helps..

The elderly walk, French and Waka are really spitting bars about selling the illegal narcotic cocaine.

When you think of hip-hop music, alternative rock band..

Cobra Starship may be the last people that come to mind..

But the chart-topping foursome is very much influenced by the culture.

The group linked with indie rapper Mac Miller for the promotional track..

'Middle Finger,' which hit the 'net last summer and will be..

Released as an official single next week though it can be bought..

On iTunes today (Jan. 4th). "It's just like a fun song," Cobra Starship lead singer..

Yung Ron was born in Harlem, New York to Keesha Topping..

And Ronald Bowser (known as DJ Ron-G).

By the age of 7 he loved music and listened to artists such as:

Mase, Biggie Smalls, and Onix. At age 10, Yung Ron and his mother..

Moved to Greensboro, North Carolina. He attended Northeast Middle School..

And by his seventh grade year was known for battle rapping in school.

Yung Ron also showed a promising future in art; so for a few years, he let go of his ambitions of being a rapper and pursued a career as an artist.

Even though he loved art, writing was still an outlet for him that he seemed to enjoy more. After graduating from high school, in June 2008.

Karanastic, AKA the self proclaimed "Internets Best Rapper.

The reason that I’m called that is because it’s true.

My songs contain fast flows, offensive subject matter and clever non-radio rhymes.

All my music is free to stream and download.

Vegetarians must beware though, I serve it raw.

I originate from the East Coast. A small town outside of Providence, RI..

Is where I called home for the first chapter of my life. Once I was 19 I packed up my stuff and moved to National City, California before eventually settling to North County San Diego.

Why did I move away from the East? It’s cold as hell and winter sucks. Why did I move from National City? Someone robbed my house and the meth addicts on my steps were annoying.

Rap has been a passion ever since I first heard the album No Way Out by Puff Daddy & The Family. Admit it, that Victory joint is still off the chain.

Ed Weathers was born in Washington D.C.

Raised in South West Atlanta, Ga. His two main passions of life..

Were fashion and music, Ed went to Parsons School of Design..

In New York City, where he realized that music was his main focus.

Ed's style is very cutting edge and original.

His music is extremely lyrical and very beat based.

Ed's goal is to change the world through his music.

One thing I never understood a few years back was when Skillz..

Actually considered not going through with his yearly “Rap Up.”

The series is single-highhandedly one of the doper aspects of Hip-Hop and on the first day of 2012.

The Virginia MC blessed us with his take the year that just passed.

An actual breakdown of the song isn’t necessarily needed seeing as how the blueprint is already well known.

That said, Skill does his thing and jogs through 2011 and all of its important/controversial people, places and things.

No stone is left unturned as topics include Oprah forming her own network, the scandal at Penn State and even Gucci Mane’s face gets addressed.

In layman’s terms, the record is worth a listen and doubly worth the nostalgia. Skillz better never stop doing this recap.

It’s Hip-Hop’s and no other style of music can say they have something as unique to call their own. The “Rap Up” is damn near just an important part of the New Year’s festivities as is getting drunk.. almost.

Cop the mp3 on iTunes.

Credit: J. Tinsley

It's been a long wait but Prodigy is gearing up and HNIC 3 is coming soon.

Here is the untagged version of Maino’s ‘Cream (Remix) with T.I. and Meek Mill.

Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J and Berner go in over “The Motto”.

T.I recruits Jeezy for the title track ‘F*ck The City Up’ for his new release.

To Sugar Hill Gang’s ‘Apache (Jump On It)’.

Directed by Bill Paladino. Follow Bill Paladino Director of This..

New Series From Wiz and The Taylors @billpaladino.

Jadakiss has returned on New Years Day to bring us his brand new video.

"Rock With Me," featuring Teyana Taylor, and it is a hot one.

This song comes off of his summer mixtape, I Love You (A Dedication to My Fans),

Released through Island Def Jam Music Group.

Jada gets outfitted with some ice before heading out to the club and ends up completely controlling the joint.

Watch this great video right here and pick up I Love You by simply heading through the link provided.

Source: Under The Gun

Raekwon rings in the new year with a new mixtape "Unexpected Victory" ft. Mobb Deep, Capone N Noreaga, Styles P & production from 9th wonder & more. Enjoy, and Happy New Year!

New mixtape from J-Hood hosted by DJ Hood

New mixtape from T.I. "F*ck Da City Up" Presented by Grand Hustle.

New mixtape from FABOLOUS the 3rd installment of the "There Is No Competition Series." Hosted by DJ Drama. The mixtape has features from Meek Mill, Trey Songz, Jadakiss, Styles P, Red Cafe & more.

40 Glocc - *N.W.A.* New World Agenda - "Cee-lo Green,Ginuwine,Sleepy Brown & More!.

HipHop.Org's Staff sends our deepest condolences to Mario Hamilton's family & friends.

Our thoughts and prayers will remain with you through this time of great grief and sadness.

Here is yet another unnecessary act of violence and another young life lost.

When will it cease and desist. I personally lost my cousin, he was 20 at the time of his passing.

The feeling of having a friend or family member taken from you is indescribable and yet it could be avoided so easily.

When did individuals in our society choose to pick up a gun instead of talk out our differences in opinions. It's a crying shame that shit like this happens.

God bless the family ofg Mario Hamilton and may he rest in peace. He is in God's hands now. --- Pax L. Bowling

Police are asking anyone with information regarding the case call Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-8477 or contact Det. Quinn at 404-245-8039.

Born Fred Thomas Mashburn on April 26, 1979 in Andrews N.C.

Moving to Northeastern Georgia at the age of 2, Havok comes from a background of southern roots.

Havok had his frist taste of recording in early 2001 under the alyss "Caine".

His first recorded single labeled "SICK" turned heads of already experienced talent in his area fueling his drive for more.

After a life altering car accident Caine ceased to live and Havok emerged.

Unsilenced in 2003, Havok's style of rap, deemed as 'nocturnal rap', came forth. In 2010.

"Havok" released his self produced albums entitled "The Eclipse" and most recently "Dark Places" and has been showcased on various mix tapes.

As well as recieving high scores in panel reviews for Indie Charts. Havok has one message : "The brightest light comes out of the darkest places".

T. Jones is a Hip Hop Artist from the DC area.

With a background and influence from Jazz Music.

That influence you can feel and hear in his writings and production work.

T. Jones is a entrepnuer, owner of his own company Wisdom Order..

Lighthouse Records. Containing a resume of over 100 songs..

That are scheduled to be released through the below listed albums.



1. Skilled Craftsman
2. Book of Kings
3. Light, Life and Law
4. Machievelli: The Fourteenth Day

In addition to Machievelli: The 14th Day and the Skilled Craftsman albums. T. Jones is currently working on Big Benz Theory : King Solomon's Wisdom 2.

These projects will be self produced & sample free with live instrumentation. Also check into Terrance Jones and Lightstone films.

Wilson Brown aka "Lord Soldier Was Born On Aug 11 1981 In Oklahoma City..

He Lived In Oklahoma Til He Was About 5yrs Old Moving To Texas Off And On For About 4yrs..

At The Age Of 9 He moved To The Dusty Souf (Arkansas) Where he Lived In Newport Until his Grandmother Passed Away..

In Middle School He Moved To A Town Called Searcy Where He Played Sports..

He Blessed With Speed He Thought That He Had A Great Chance Being An Allstar In Sports..In The 9th Grade he Moved To a City Callled Blytheville..

He Stayed There For A Year Then Had To Get Back On The Road Once Again To Relocate To The River Valley ( A City Called FORT SMITH)..

After almost fifteen years writing for The Source, XXL, URB, Vibe, and five years as editor-in-chief at RIME,

James Dunn has seen more press kits than you've seen packed lunches,

and sent more emails than you've sent instant messages.

Since taking his editorial experience across the desk in 2005 as head of L.A.-based Dunn Deal PR,

he has logged more industry contacts than you've logged into Facebook,

and planned more publicity campaigns than you've planned trips to the barbershop. We love urban culture. We respect it. We understand it.

We know how to represent it. Every day we pitch material to editors, bloggers, writers, radio music directors, deejays and content reviewers across the world.

Print publications, from newsstand favorites to regional alt-weeklies to college newspapers. Web magazines, from urban mainstays to political e-zines to hundreds of music blogs.

Radio stations, from hundreds of college music directors to thousands of college and commercial deejays whose email inboxes receive singles from Dunn Deal every week.

Video outlets, from cable giants to burgeoning online hubs. Today we're a four-person team, and urban music is our foundation, not our limitation.

We've worked fine art projects from The RZA as well as Rick Allen of Def Leppard and Stephen Perkins of Jane's Addiction. We've represented Bootsy Collins' online bass guitar school The Funk University, featuring professors Meshell N'Degeocello, Stanley Clarke, Les Claypool, Larry Graham and more.

We've represented the world's first Toy Art Gallery. We're spreading New Orleans producer DJ Quickie Mart's artist-sanctioned dubstep remixes of tracks from Freddie Gibbs, Shyvonne and more across the net.

And this is all in addition to urban clients like Murs (currently on Dame Dash's new DD172/BluRoc imprint), Alpha Pup subsidiary Hellfyre Club, Planet Asia and many more whose new songs, albums and videos we send to thousands of contacts worldwide.

So what do you have? An album or a mixtape? A single or a video? An art line or a novel? $50,000 or $500?Tell us what you got, tell us what you want, and we'll tell you what we can do for you.

HipHop.Org and Partners would like to extend a warm welcome to Ms. Kristina Curry.

Ms. Curry is a very multifaceted versatile individual, whom we consider a great addition to our team. 

Mscurry414 "Kristina " a promoter, writer, poetic a create all around chick from Milwaukee raised in Dallas.

Dope is an understatement that describes her aura but it just seems to fit.

There is nothing that she won't do or can do, whatever is asked of her she puts forth all effort to the Max.

She does this not to become famous but successful and help those who want to be in the limelight. There aren't any right words to tell you who she is. Want proof just keep watching out for yourself.

Los Angeles emcee Monk McNasty defrauds the myth of Santa Claus..

In the new music video for "Dadda Clause", directed by Emerg McVay.

McNasty made his name as a battler on the GrindTime circuit before..

Releasing last year's Full Metal Rapshet mixtape.









[video] Monk McNasty vs. QuDawg (GrindTime)
[video] Monk McNasty vs. Dizaster (GrindTime)

Los Angeles emcee Monk McNasty defrauds the myth of Santa Claus..

In the new music video for "Dadda Clause", directed by Emerg McVay.

McNasty made his name as a battler on the GrindTime circuit before..

Releasing last year's Full Metal Rapshet mixtape.









[video] Monk McNasty vs. QuDawg (GrindTime)
[video] Monk McNasty vs. Dizaster (GrindTime)

Heart Beat :  Press play and your sucked right in.

The techno type sound brings forth a dope ass vibe. (singing)

"I can feel your heart beat, I can feel your heart beat on the dance floor,"

Makes me zone out and just vibe to the music.

Through the eyes of the faded all I'm picturing are red and orange flashing lights surrounded by clouds of smoke.

Dre Marley created something real smooth and poetic.

Heart Beat :  Press play and your sucked right in.

The techno type sound brings forth a dope ass vibe. (singing)

"I can feel your heart beat, I can feel your heart beat on the dance floor,"

Makes me zone out and just vibe to the music.

Through the eyes of the faded all I'm picturing are red and orange flashing lights surrounded by clouds of smoke.

Dre Marley created something real smooth and poetic.

Seed is a tight and prolific hip-hop rapper.

Seed also does RnB, Pop, Reggae, Gospel and Soul music.

Seed has no need to outsource he writes his own material, flows and tunes.

Along with his mentor and producer J'Daddee they come up with very impressive tracks.

The Nigeria born UK rapper  is fresh on the hip-hop scene.

Seed recently dropped his official single "I'm Not A Gangsta".

The new highly anticipated mixtape from B.o.B. "EPIC: Every Play Is Crucial." Follow on twitter @BobATL.

New mixtape from JR Writer. The 3rd installment of the "Still Standing" series. Follow on twitter @JRWriter_ and Kevin "doctorsound" Fazio @doctorsoundmix.

There is a lot of buzz around Lindsay posing for Playboy.

I think it is a win win situation for her.

Lindsay has been dragged through the mud by the media the past couple of years over nothing.

The Linday issue of Playboy might break some Playboy records as she is a hot item in the media.

Britney Spears is on the move after splashing out on an extravagant home.

Which is costing her $25,000 a month to lease.

The pop princess is relocating with her boyfriend, Jason Trawick and sons.

Preston, 6 and Jayden, 5, and there will be plenty of room for the growing boys to play.

The 10,000 square foot mansion sits on almost two gated and fenced acres.

The luxury house, just outside of Los Angeles, boasts an infinity pool, private gym, a home theater and even its own bar.

Britney Spears will be settling back for the first time in six months when she returns from her world tour, which came to an need in San Juan, Puerto Rico on Saturday night.

The singer’s family came out in force to support her as she waved goodbye to her Femme Fatale tour.

Her boyfriend Jason, mom Lynn, both her sons, sister Jamie Lynn and niece Maddie all came on stage as she took her final bow.

When Spears returns to Los Angeles this week, she’ll be preparing for the move to the new home and also deal with some pending legal business.

She is no doubt hoping her conservatorship will be lifted during a hearing on December 14, and then perhaps there will finally be a wedding to plan for her and Trawick.

Never count out Eli Manning and the New York Giants -- not in a game, or in the division race.

Down by 12 late in the fourth quarter of a game they had to win for a realistic chance to make the playoffs.

The Giants put together two touchdown drives in the final 3:41 and Jason Pierre-Paul preserved it with a blocked field goal for a 37-34 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night.

Just like that, the Giants' four-game losing streak was done. And the NFC East race is cracked open, with New York reclaiming the inside track. Read more

Big Sean took his Finally Famous tour down to Miami’s Grand Central last night.

During his set, Big Sean brought out 2 Chainz to perform “Spend It”.

Trey then followed 2 Chainz and came out to perform his verse on “Oh My”. Footage courtesy of AO.

Source: Killer Hip Hop

Welcome to Meek Mill’s House Party! Co-hosted by Young Chris & DRE Films

Source: Killer Hip Hop

HipHop.Org's signature mixtape series "The Billboard Blackmarket" is in the works.

Set for release the first quarter of 2012, the first installment is Hosted By Iconic Artist Sonny Seeza a key founding member of hip hop's renowned group ONYX.

Joey Cutless who has provided the sonic landscapes to virtually every MTV reality show, is behind the boards handling the production and mixing of "The Billboard Blackmarket" mixtape release.

With over 1,000 credits in film and television, countless MTV production credits, over 1.5 million certified song plays on Soundclick.com the man is certainly qualified for the position. You can also find Joey Cutless's instrumentals being banged out on 500 online stations.

HipHop.Org has a all-star lineup of who's who in Hip Hop already geared up for features on The Triple B mixtape, BBBM. Joe Budden, Project Pat, Killah Priest, Styles P & The Game to name a few.

"The Billboard Blackmarket" is going to make shockwaves when it hits the scene that are going to resinate with listeners for years to come. Contact us now to find out how to be a part of this epic series.

Slots are priced to sell and are going extremely quick. Invest in your career and make the move to get with the movement that's moving. HipHop.Org's 2012 release "The BillBoard Blackmarket".

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HipHop.Org's signature mixtape series "The Billboard Blackmarket" is in the works.

Set for release the first quarter of 2012, the first installment is being Hosted By Artist Sonny Seeza founding member of ONYX.

The project is going to be produced by Joey Cutless who has provided the sonic landscapes to virtually every MTV reality show.

With over 1,000 credits in film and television, countless MTV production credits, over 1.5 million certified song plays on Soundclick.com.

You can find Joey Cutless's instrumentals being banged out on 500 online stations.

HipHop.Org and Prince Kennedy are in talks with renowned artists for appearances including Webbie, 40 glocc, 2chainz, Future, Lil' Chuckee & Waka Flocka Flame.

"The Billboard Blackmarket" is going to make shockwaves when it hits the scene that are going to resinate with listeners for years to come. Contact us now to find out how to be a part of this epic series.

Slots are priced to sell and are going extremely quick. Invest in your career and make the move to get with the movement that's moving. HipHop.Org's 2012 release "The BillBoard Blackmarket".

Contact: www.HipHop.org

Red Cafe recruits Trey Songz, Wale and J. Cole for the ‘Fly Together’ remix.

Don Trip releases a new freestyle over Curtis’ ‘Shooting Guns’ record.

Another one from Consequence’s new mixtape "Curb Certified" which will be released December 14th.

New record from Cassidy off his upcoming "Apply Pressure 3" mixtape.

Saigon took it to Twitter yestrday to announce the release of his new mixtape..

Hosted by Just Blaze, check out the announcement below:

1. “

   Okay so now its OFFICIAL. New Street Album/Mixtape with @JustBlaze Drops January 24th. WS3: One Foot In The Grave.....This shit is GOLDEN

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As the third offering in the mercurial Redman’s repertoire,

Muddy Waters served as a defining album with respect to his career trajectory.

After two differing but successful releases in Whut?

Theeand the sophomore follow up Dare Iz a Darkside, the mainstream public was unsure of what to make of the oddball thug from Newark.

Muddy Waters entrenched the Def Squad member among the East Coast elite as one of the most inventive rhymers of the mid 90s.

Combining his fluid rhyming style with the punchy one-liners and comical metaphors for which he is best known.

In addition to establishing the prototypical Redman style, Waters emphasized Red’s work on the boards as well, teaming up with Erick Sermon to produce a heavy East Coast,

Funk-influenced album that improved upon their substandard work on Darkside. Generally regarded as Redman’s most complete release.

Muddy Waters stands the test of time 15 years later for its innovative rhymes, bass-thumping beats, and goofball wordplay.

Rather than provide you with a traditionally formatted retrospective review of the work, I thought it might be more fitting to pay special attention to Redman’s inimitable persona and parse out my

Top four verses from the album (skits don’t qualify). In no particular order, here are my favorites from the memorably entertaining Muddy Watters.

“On Fire”
“Conjunction, junction, what’s your function?/ It’s that nigga who’s so swift, I could lose a compass/ step into jams with seven niggaz in a land/ and forty motherfuckers in some fucked up caravan/ Drop the Fahrenheit back down to zero/ bring heat to the streets like I’m Pacino and De Niro/ Raw dog material, grand imperial/ Talk to my shorty nigga, my ears ain’t hearin’ you”

There’s so much going on here that it’s almost impossible to address everything. Using the classic children’s music education series Schoolhouse Rock to toot his own horn is one of the most clever examples of braggadocio I can think of. Redman similarly displays his seemingly limitless cultural knowledge referencing the (at the time) pop-culturally relevant Heat, employing Pacino and De Niroto do the intimidating.

“Whatever Man”
“I smoked with a lot of college, students/Most of em, wasn’t graduating and they knew it/ You know the weed slang? Yeah boy I speak it fluent/ I light your college dorm with my entourage from Newark/ Bigger they come, harder they fall/ That goes for, knuckleheads, MC’s, pussy walls, and all/ I lit my first L before I started to crawl/ I got my ass whooped when I had my first brawl/But things changed since I was twelve years old/ I specialize in wreckin mics and area codes.”

I’d be remiss if I failed to incorporate something detailing Redman’s love for the green. This particular verse from “Whatever Man” exemplifies nearly all that Red stands for, referencing his love for various types of weed, ripping mics, and repping Newark. After tracks like this, it’s easy to see from where the inspiration for How High came, especially with the nod to burnt out college smokers.

“Creepin’”
“To my no good niggaz and my no good bitches/ Sorry if I left somebody leaving out with stitches/ Seems ya’ll too bold for ya britches/ Enslaved your mind like cotton pickers for runnin wit some rotten niggaz/ I get raw to the core with hardcore metaphors/ Reservoir Dog style truly yours/ Yes I be the slug up in your chest/ Then you wonder why you can’t feel the full strength of cigarettes/ My nationality is, brutality/ I got the gun up under your leather nigga so walk casually/ You’d be surprised how much info you can get/ For a bottle of crack to find yo’ punk ass and yo’ kinfolks.”

Perhaps better known for his comedy in his lyrics, “Creepin’” reminds us that Reggie is not to be taken lightly. Like the movies that he often references (this time it’s the notoriously gruesomeReservoir Dogs), Redman’s lyrics clearly depict imagery that evokes the horror he is trying to convey to his audience. From his direct address to his adversaries in the opening line, to the vivid depiction of the ‘gun up under your leather,’ Redman’s language is strong, intelligent, and most importantly convincing.

“Pick It Up”
“First of all, MC’s be on my balls, straight up/Pubic hairs and everything, lick the whole plate up/Bay Area, roll up your Las Vegas/To all MC’s, I love it that you hate us/Drop skills that might send wind chill factors/Back through Patterson, J.C. and Hacken-sack/Step uncorrect and get blackened/The assassin, find da MC’s by the jazz men/I don’t tote guns I tote funds/While you still puzzled how my antidote runs/Your whole vocabulary’s played out, admit it/Still wack if it came out my mouth and I spit it/You remind me of school on a Sunday/No class, beatin all King’s down/doin over seventy, in a Hyundai, blast”

Addressing wack emcees, biters, and general haters alike, “Pick It Up” uses a combination of hilarious metaphors and pointed lyrics to demonstrate why Reggie stands a cut above the rest. He has a clever way of making his opponent look awful, admitting that despite his best efforts, even he can’t make this cat’s rhymes sound good. Consider his use of the now played-out “You’re like school on a Sunday, no class” line – 15 years later it still provokes a laugh, demonstrating Redman’s ability to pair hard hitting taunts with playful lines.

For a variety of reasons, these are always the verses I come back to when I think about Redman’s classic album, Muddy Waters. Years from now, I’ll still be playing some of these ridiculous lines over in my head trying to figure out what he was thinking. Regardless, they help display why Redman is regarded as one of the strongest emcees of the 90s with his fluid flow, crafty, and comedic rhymes.

Source: Kevin Nottingham

The winners of the 54th annual Grammy Awards won’t be revealed until February 12th in L.A.,

But the nominations are now in. In the lead, Kanye West is at seven nominations for both

"My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" and "Watch The Throne".

Following him are Adele (though she leads in the top categories for album, record, and song of the year),

Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars at six nominations each.

While Lil Wayne sits with five. Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Rihanna are tied with four nominations each.

Album Of The Year:
21 — Adele
Wasting Light — Foo Fighters
Born This Way — Lady Gaga
Doo-Wops & Hooligans — Bruno Mars
Loud — Rihanna

Record Of The Year:
“Rolling In The Deep” — Adele
“Holocene” — Bon Iver
“Grenade” — Bruno Mars
“The Cave” — Mumford & Sons
“Firework” — Katy Perry

Best New Artist:
The Band Perry
Bon Iver
J. Cole
Nicki Minaj
Skrillex

Song Of The Year:
“All Of The Lights” — Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie
“The Cave” — Mumford & Sons
“Grenade” — Bruno Mars
“Holocene” — Bon Iver
“Rolling In The Deep” — Adele

Best Rap Performance:
“Look At Me Now” – Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes
“Otis” – Jay-Z & Kanye West
“The Show Goes On” – Lupe Fiasco
“Moment 4 Life” – Nicki Minaj & Drake
“Black And Yellow” – Wiz Khalifa

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration:
“Party” – Beyoncé & André 3000
“I’m On One” – DJ Khaled, Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne
“I Need A Doctor” – Dr. Dre, Eminem & Skylar Grey
“What’s My Name?” – Rihanna & Drake
“Motivation” – Kelly Rowland & Lil Wayne
“All Of The Lights” – Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie

Best Rap Song:
“All Of The Lights” – Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie
“Black And Yellow” – Wiz Khalifa
“I Need A Doctor” – Dr. Dre, Eminem & Skylar Grey
“Look At Me Now” – Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes
“Otis” – Jay-Z & Kanye West
“The Show Goes On” – Lupe Fiasco

Best Rap Album:
Watch The Throne – Jay-Z & Kanye West
Tha Carter IV – Lil Wayne
Lasers – Lupe Fiasco
Pink Friday – Nicki Minaj
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy – Kanye West

Check out the rest of the categories over at the official website of the Grammys

Source: Pigeons & Planes

It was Tupac that once said: “We must be the change we want to see in the world”,

And these musicians, entertainers, and sports players have devoted their time, energy and some of their hard-earned money for a cause far greater than their own.

The philanthropist in 50 Cent has been doing good for charity in his personal capacity and as one of the Board of Directors of the G-Unity Foundation when he’s not in studio making hits.

The foundation provides grants to non-profit organizations, and serves the mission to improve the quality of life in under-served communities.

In 2011, 50 Cent joined John Legend in raising funds for a New York Restoration Project and Happy Hearts Fund, as well as working with the World Food Programme to provide one meal for the hungry in Africa for each shot sold of his Street King energy drink.

To date, 2,500,000 meals have been funded. His goal is to feed one billion children in the Motherland. Russell Simmons is probably the first name that comes to mind when linking Hip Hop and charity, and his contribution has spanned over a decade.

From founding the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation in 1996 he has helped launch careers of emerging artists, and established two exhibit and education facilities namely the Rush Arts Gallery and Resource Centre and Corridor Gallery.

In 2007 he founded The Diamond Empowerment Fund, whose mission is to raise money in support of education initiatives for disadvantaged people in African nations. He continues to empower and raise funds in support of those less fortunate on the daily.

Nick Cannon may draw inspiration to be a philanthropist from mentors such as Russell Simmons and Quincy Jones, but he is making his mark count on his own.

He does work for an organization called DoSomething.org which allows the youth to make their own decisions with regards to the role they wish to play in this charity, whether it’s as a volunteer or allowing them to lead by example.

Branding some of his own organizations, his mission remains to empower the youth in all spheres and allow them to be their own advocate. HomeWalk In LA got its stamp of support from NBA player Kobe Bryant, in the plight to end homelessness over the past few years.

Bryant, also the event’s honorary Chair, lead over 51,000 Los Angeles homeless men and women, of which almost one-quarter are chronically homeless, in a 5k run and walk marathon. Already in its 5th year, the past four years have raised $1.7 million and provided 9,000 people into permanent housing.

Raising money for cancer research, LL Cool J and wife Simone Smith hosted a special charity event called “Why Fashion Matters” that benefited the American Cancer Society and Long Island Cares.

Celebrating the launch of Smith as a jewellery designer, in conjunction with speciality store Hirshleifers, the couple raised over $100,000 and donated all proceeds to charity. Simone is a survivor of a rare form of stage III chondorosarcoma, so this cause hits close to home.

Mary J. Blige and Virgin mogul Richard Branson hosted the 5th annual Rock The Kasbah charity in support of Branson’s mom Eve, and her Eve Branson Foundation, as well as Virgin Unite recently.

A mixture of music, food and an auction, including features by The Pussycat Dolls, gave this benefit purpose as its focus was on building opportunities for unemployed youth in the USA, while the Eve Branson Foundation is empowering young women in Moroccan villages.

Other musicians who lent showed their support to this initiative included Estelle, Kelly Rowland and Colbie Caillat, amongst others, who all performed on the night. Not only is Common a handsome guy, but he’s a good guy too.

Having appeared in PETA campaigns, and supporting the “Knowing Is Beautiful” movement in support of HIV/AIDS awareness, he has also established the Common Ground Foundation as a source of inspiration for equality and hope to youth in underserved communities, providing them with life skills to achieve their dreams.

Over the years he’s supported a host of charities including Hear The World and Keep A Child Alive. One half of The Throne rapper Jay Z, founder of The Shawn Carter Foundation, is taking care of his own backyard.

In an attempt to make sure the people in his community have a chance at higher education, he hands out scholarships to those who can’t afford it. He recently hosted a carnival in New York benefitting this foundation.

Some of his past philanthropic activities include a documentary titled Diary of Jay-Z: Water for life, supported by MTV, in an attempt to create awareness and focus on the global water shortage. With her heart in the right place, Alicia Keys is the Co-Founder and Global Ambassador for the Keep A Child Alive foundation, in a desperate fight against HIV/AIDS. 

As an activist and philanthropist, this movement provides life-saving antiretroviral medication to those who have contracted the disease. It also offers support and care to children and families in Africa and India. 

Past initiatives include the “Spirit of a Child” campaign, the “Drug Dealer” campaign, and the “I am African”. Even Justin Bieber knows the value of giving back as he offered a portion of proceeds from his latest Christmas album for charity. 

Proceeds of “Under The Mistletoe” will go to two of his favorite causes, Pencils Of Promise and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In the past he’s been involved in fundraising projects for Pencils of Promise, where $1 from every ticket on his My World tour was donated to the cause. 

In total, the money raised was enough to build 20 schools for underprivileged kids. And in true Bieber fashion, he recently raised thousands of dollars when a lock of his hair was auctioned. Justin Timberlake hosted an annual concert in Vegas last month in benefit of the Shriners Hospital for Children. 

With his theme being “Old School Jam”, the concert line-up included Earth, Wind & Fire, Vanilla Ice, The Commodores, Sister Sledge, comedian Wayne Brady and a host of others. 

The Hospital is a pediatric health care facility that specializes in burns, spinal cord injuries and provides care for its patients whether they’re able to foot the bill or not.

eBay is more than just a one-stop online shop, it now also hosts a celebrity auction site. Adding to their already established charitable platform of eBay Giving Works, eBay Celebrity as its called is in aim of raising funds for charity.

Over the past year their auctions have included limited edition Nike Mag sneakers that raised millions for the Michael J. Fox Foundation, and a lunch date with Warren Buffet that sold for $2.63 million under the hammer. In 2011 alone, eBay Giving Works’ philanthropic efforts raised $51 million.

The VH1 Save The Music Foundation has roped in an impressive class of ambassadors dedicated to restore instrumental music education programs in public schools across the United States.

Katy Perry is the most recent name to join the already heavy-weight alumni which include Beyonce, Jamie Foxx, Jordan Sparks, Ne-Yo, Venus Williams, Lupe Fiasco and many more. Since 1997, this program has provided more than 1.8 million children with the gift of music.

In October Diddy made an undisclosed donation to the Boys’ and Girls’ Club in Harlem, saving the organization from being shut down. This donation has provided educational, recreational and social enrichment programs for the youth who are a part of this club.

Providing the kids with hope, they now have a safe environment to channel their energy. Another do-gooder for DoSomething.org, NFL standout Stevie Johnson paid a visit to the Boys And Girls Club in Buffalo and donated football equipment.

As part of the organizations Sports Drive, teens were asked to collect gear in their schools and communities, and Johnson was the bearer of gifts for the future athletes in need. If your voice can’t be heard, you take a Vow Of Silence.

This proved a powerful campaign for Shaquille O’Neal, will.i.am, Joe Jonas and many others as they partook in 24 hours of silence as an annual fundraiser and awareness campaign for those around the world who have been silenced by poverty, disease and exploitation.

Donations to this initiative fund health care, education, clean water and sanitation systems in rural communities worldwide. You too can be a part of the next initiative come 30 November. If you’re celebrating Thanksgiving today, be thankful for all the blessings you have received this part year.

Reading this already makes you a privileged one to have internet access. Spare a thought for those less fortunate and give back if you can, no matter how small or big a contribution you can afford.

And even if you’re not celebrating Thanksgiving today, surely that doesn’t mean you can’t just be thankful. Blessings!

Source: TheSource.com

Plies has found himself at the center of a $10,000,000 lawsuit involving a nightclub shooting in July of 2006.

According to the lawsuit, five of the plaintiffs were injured during the shooting, which occurred at West Nightclub in Gainesville, Florida.

Plies and his brother Big Gates allegedly fired their guns into a crowd during a dispute over the amount of stage time that they received during the concert.

“The plaintiffs’ claims against my client continue to be without merit, we look forward to having this resolved in a court of justice

” Plies’ defense attorney, Robert A. Rush, told AllHipHop.com. Ronell “Big Gates” LeVatte is represented by attorney Carl Schwait of the law firm of Dell Graham in Gainesville.

The trial is expected to go through the week of December 11th and conclude by mid-week. The mentality of some people seems to be that of a ten year old.

If you are an artist trying to make money from your music, why would you open fire in a night club full of fans and innocent people?

Source: HipHopRX

50 Cent sat down with HOT 97 radio hosts on the release day of his new 'The Big Ten' mixtape.

Fielded a round of rapid-fire "21 Questions" including his height (6'1"), weight (205 pounds)

And how often he cries ("Not often, but how much does a regular person cry?")

The Queens native is in promo mode for his highly anticipated release of 'The Big Ten,' which dropped today (Dec. 9).

The mixtape features new G-Unit female MC Paris, as well as Kidd Kidd and Tony Yayo, and commemorates the 10th anniversary of 50's first official mixtape, 2002's '50 Cent Is The Future.'

Curtis will create a music video for each track on the tape, kicking things off with 'Queens.' To get more of an intimate look at the man behind the music, the HOT 97 crew drilled 50 with personal questions during their interview

Including, "Have you ever been in love?" to which he answered, "I think so ... to my son's mom." "What's your favorite part of a woman?" "Her bottom," he quickly responded with a grin. The hosts even got 50 to confess to his rumored fling with talk show comedienne Chelsea Handler.

If it came down to listening to either Jay-Z or Nas while stranded on a desert island, 50 would pick Jay. Get all this and the rest of the 21 questions and answers in the video below.

Source: TheBoomBox

A company that provided marketing services for Wiz Khalifa’s album Deal or No Deal has sued Babygrande Records for unpaid royalties.

Malbon Brothers Farms filed a lawsuit against Babygrande Records on December 7, in the Supreme Court of the State of New York.

The lawsuit claims that Babygrande was required to pay Malbon Brothers Farms 20% of all the net profits resulting from the commercial release of album Wiz’ Deal or No Deal.

In exchange for the 20%, Malbon Brothers Farms provided marketing services to promote the album.

According to the lawsuit, the Deal or No Deal album has sold well over 100,000 copies since its original release date.

Malbon Brothers Farms claims that Babygrande paid just $8701.73, claiming it represented the 20% that was due to Malbon Brothers Farms.

When Malbon Brothers Farms contacted Babygrande Records’ CEO Chuck Wilson, Wilson claimed that he “cross-collateralized” expenses related to the album, by adding Babygrande’s marketing, manufacturing distribution and selling fees.

The lawsuit accuses Babygrande Records of reducing Malbon Brothers Farms 20% for the Deal or No Deal album by adding the unnecessary expenses.

Malbon Brothers Farms claims the breach of contract has caused them at least $200,000 in damages, in addition to the 20% still due from any net profits derived from the Deal or No Deal album. Check out a copy of the lawsuit here.

Source: AllHipHop

Boy has Jay-Z and Kanye West’s “N---as in Paris” taken off.

The energetic Watch the Throne single started off as a fan-favorite, but has since become the most memorable song on an album with a bunch of memorable songs.

There isn’t even a music video for the Hit-Boy-produced track, but that hasn’t stopped the Throne from performing the bouncy banger multiple times during each night of their WTT Tour.

During the tour’s opening night in Atlanta, Hov and Yeezy performed ‘Paris’ twice, the next night it was three times, in Detroit they did it seven times and in Chicago, eight times.

So, how many times will Hov rock the abrasively titled single when he takes stage at Carnegie Hall? “I didn’t think about that, that'll be great,” Jay told MTV News after announcing two February dates at the famed concert hall.

"We have to do a rendition of 'N---as in Paris' in Carnegie Hall; it just has to go down," Jay said, laughing after being posed the question. "I ain't think about that. That'll be great."

The song has garnered all types of fans. Will Ferrell, whose voice is sampled in the track couldn’t believe that he was a part of one of the year’s biggest rap hits.

"I was completely flattered when they asked if they could sample me into the song ... and when I heard it for the first time, I just started to laugh because it felt so surreal.

But I really did like the song." When “N---as in Paris” producer Hit-Boy caught one of the two Madison Square Garden shows in New York at the beginning of November, he was blown away hearing his track repeatedly.

"It was amazing," he said. "I've never heard of that being done before, like a song being performed multiple times. That made me feel super special.

" How many times would you like to see Jay-Z perform “N---as in Paris” when he rocks Carnegie Hall? Tell us in the comments Article: By Rob Markman

Source: RapFix

I am a upcoming rapper out of Tacoma, Wa and been rapping for about 10 years.

I got really serious about five years ago, and brought forth my own record label.

I am a very distinct mc, yet I have my own style that no one has.

I see myself as possible trend setter, and I can give the public great topics and lyrics over great beats, I fill.

I believe it's all about the fans and respectful relationships in this industry.

I have something new for the game and it's kingship.

The 91 KreW has been creating their own lane to success on the hip hop scene, since 2005.

With hard hitting no-nonsense rhymes that are both street savvy(100) and creative(catchy)

Along with great stage energy they are poised to be a major player in the business for many more years to come.

They have worked and performed with local veterans like Cook Book from LA Symphony, Sozay, Corey F.A.M.E., Franchi$e Playaz and Red Cloud.

As well as performing with Yelawolf, Pharoahe Monch and going on the nationwide “He Who Breaks the Law” tour with House of Pain.

It's been a minute, but it's coming... Digital Dynasty 18 is on its way,

And expected in time for Christmas as a gift from BallerStatus.com and Tha Advocate.

For the upcoming installment of our free, digital mixtape series, Shady Records' Cali-bred signee Cashis has signed on to play host,

Helping us introduce hot newcomers ... and usual suspects' music. After a short break, we're back.

Now as the year is coming to a close, we are taking it back to the west coast.

It's big when you combine HipHop.Org, BallerStatus, Tha Advocate and Shady Records for Volume 18. "We are gonna close this year out with bang.

"This is the part where I tell you the chain of command has been filled ya dig? It's Cashis, Tha Advocate, HipHop.Org and Ballerstatus.com in this bitch! It's Digital Dynasty baby. We got a slew of some of the best artists on here signed or unsigned [on this mixtape],"

Since its inception, the DD series has garnered over 1.2 million downloads. Past hosts include N.O.R.E., Xzibit, Chamillionaire, Alchemist, DJ Whoo Kid, and Ras Kass, among others. And, if you're not familiar with the series yet, it's time to get with it.

It's dedicated to putting fans up on new talent, who may not otherwise get the exposure they should receive. So, we put a little light on them to check their skills.

As always, slots on the upcoming volume are open to talent on the come-up, who need a chance to shine, or established artists wanting to drop some new mixtape heat. For info, contact us now.

DD 18 will drop before the end of the year. In the meantime, download previous volumes on HipHop.org, Ballerstatus.com or ThaAdvocate.com.

And, make sure to support our host Cashis. He dropped mixtape, titled From The Vault earlier this year on iTunes. Cop that, and be on the look out for his upcoming LP, titled Euthanasia, due next year. Follow him on Twitter @TheRealCashis and Advo @ThaAdvocate

The highly new anticipated mixtape release from hip hop legend and DTP representative, Ludacris. Featuring all new original music and features from Wiz Khalifa, Big KRIT, Waka Flocka & production from Drumma Boy, Big KRIT & more. Follow on twitter @Ludacris

Unofficial Andre 3000 compilation

New mixtape from Mike Posner hosted by DJ Benzi & Don Cannon

On Friday (Nov. 18), Lil Wayne returned to his native New Orleans to participate in Cash Money's annual Thanksgiving tradition --

Handing out turkeys in the neighborhoods that raised him and his team.

"It's actually been my first time back here for the past eight or nine years, and they've been doing this for 15 years,

Heavy D was so beloved that even President Obama has expressed his condolences to the family of the fallen rap legend.

During a funeral service held at the Grace Baptist Church, in Hev's native Mount Vernon, N.Y.

Earlier today (Nov. 18), Rev. Al Sharpton read a letter from the President...

Praising the 'Now That We Found Love' rapper for his positivity and "many contributions to American music." Read more

We had the pleasure of giving one of the first main stream interviews to New Jersey duo,

"The Cause and Knowledge". Now a few months later their new EP slides across our desk.

At first when we saw the title "The Jersey Shore EP" we thought it was gonna be about spray tanning and guidos getting there smush on, but it is more "New Jersey Drive" then "Seaside Heights."

Actually it's almost quiet brilliant capitalizing off the MTV shows success and running with it.

Shock Value is at an all time high with the title and now we hit play. This mixtape kicks off into a fire storm of a song called "The Truth."

It's appropriatley titled being they spit about societies ill's growing up in the garden state. One riveting track is "Hallelujah",

The Cause and Knowledge speak more on the politics of living in the 99 percent and below the poverty line.

They make it clear that if you were born with "a silver spoon/ with the illest room" .. you probobally just can't relate. The raspy voiced emcees feel at home when rhyming over Half Centric's production.

Another honorable mention is the inspiring "Rise Up" which finds Cause spitting about coinsciencly about hip hop baffoonery while stating "all the ones who say they the hardest but they the softest/ and how you banging all day at the label office."

Knowledge clears the air also while aggresively expressing that "if you really thought that fake shit would blind us/ you wrong, it wasn't gonna take long for us to wise up/.

Two stand out cuts have to be "Outcast" and "Garden State" which find both artists moving rhymes like weight. Lyrics are on full throttle with these cuts.

Overall this project is a must have and the only thing that we thought needed an adjustment was the artwork. Being people judge books by their covers they might over look this gem because of it's casing.

One remarkable thing about The Cause and Knowledge is their separation from what most "swag" rappers in there age are doing.

There is nothing Wocka Flocka about these artists at all. All the music on this EP has a meaning and will brand this duo in their grass root stages. Right now what you need to do is download this FREE ep and under stand the Cause for Knowledge.

DOWNLOAD HERE

Following a slew of mixtape releases with other artists, New Jersey hip-hop vet Tha Advocate unleashes his fifth solo mixtape this week, titled The Breaking Point.

The rapper/producer hits fans with a mixtape of all original material, boasting songs with a variety of angles and topics -- from problems with society to the struggles of relationships. It's definitely his most personal project yet.

"I feel like this mixtape is me not just talking the talk, but walking the walk," Advo tells BallerStatus.com. "I constantly express my dislike for what hip-hop has turned into and how the real artist,s true to their craft, don't get there proper outlets to shine anymore. So I reached The Breaking Point and decided to make my actions speak louder then words.

"This whole project is so hip-hop, it's so New Jersey, and it's so Advo," the rapper continued. "I put a lot of work into this. Now-a-days the game is so saturated with spam sending 'rappers' that suck and most people almost get numb to hearing about a new artist's mixtape dropping. I am asking that you take some time and download this free, or purchase a CDQ hard copy, and analyze the sh** out of what I put together."

The Breaking Point is a 29-track effort, hosted by vets Big Lou, Doitall and Killah Priest. It features guests such as Ras Kass, Killah Priest, and Mr. Probz. It also features Advo's 2010 hit, "I Run This (Remix)," featuring skilled newcomers such as The Phenom Cartel, Mass, Shawn Blayze, and Whodini. 

Download The Breaking Point for free here,
Make sure to cop a physical CD for $5, via Paypal (free shipping & processing)

For more on Advo, visit ThaAdvocate.com and his Facebook.com/ThaAdvocateNJ.

Following a slew of mixtape releases with other artists, New Jersey hip-hop vet Tha Advocate unleashes his fifth solo mixtape this week, titled The Breaking Point.

The rapper/producer hits fans with a mixtape of all original material, boasting songs with a variety of angles and topics -- from problems with society to the struggles of relationships. It's definitely his most personal project yet.

"I feel like this mixtape is me not just talking the talk, but walking the walk," Advo tells BallerStatus.com. "I constantly express my dislike for what hip-hop has turned into and how the real artist,s true to their craft, don't get there proper outlets to shine anymore. So I reached The Breaking Point and decided to make my actions speak louder then words.

"This whole project is so hip-hop, it's so New Jersey, and it's so Advo," the rapper continued. "I put a lot of work into this. Now-a-days the game is so saturated with spam sending 'rappers' that suck and most people almost get numb to hearing about a new artist's mixtape dropping. I am asking that you take some time and download this free, or purchase a CDQ hard copy, and analyze the sh** out of what I put together."

The Breaking Point is a 29-track effort, hosted by vets Big Lou, Doitall and Killah Priest. It features guests such as Ras Kass, Killah Priest, and Mr. Probz. It also features Advo's 2010 hit, "I Run This (Remix)," featuring skilled newcomers such as The Phenom Cartel, Mass, Shawn Blayze, and Whodini. 

Download The Breaking Point for free here,
Make sure to cop a physical CD for $5, via Paypal (free shipping & processing)

For more on Advo, visit ThaAdvocate.com and his Facebook.com/ThaAdvocateNJ.

Cyrus is a Philadelphia artist who stays in the indie lane,

underground behind the curtain. He is a jack of many trades.

A emcee and producer who compiles flame behind the keyboards for many artists in and outside of PA.

Born in Philadelphia in August of 1979, raised by one of his family members..

Cyrus adopted the street life and was blessed with the ability to make his words wake you up.

Joseph Taylor aka Mr. October, born October 31,1982 in Atlanta, Ga.

Raised in Decatur, Joseph Taylor found out what the definition of unity and team work is.

After graduating from Decatur High, Joseph decided to take the road less traveled and join the army.

Joseph has always been a fan of all music genres especially rap.

During Basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia, Joseph met Vincent Bryant, and begin free styling with him to pass the time.

After finding out that they both will be stationed together they decided to form a group.

Stationed at Fort Stewart, Joseph was working extremely hard on perfecting his craft when he got called to duty for OIF 1.

The deployment to iraq change Joseph's views on life and really pushed him to make music a priority. In Iraq he found future mentor/friend Nate "DNG" Huntington.

With everything going on in the country..

Some of your favorite artists are out there supporting the cause.

One of those people is industry vet, Mike Bivins.

Check out Mike in this video of him behind the scenes at the MLK tribute in D.C.

You can see everything behind the scenes from the occupy protestors, the supporters.

Even some exclusive conversations with Michael Eric Dyson and Al Sharpton.

Mr. Bivins compiles these webisodes "to give you access, and these stories to uplift and entertain."

I'm sure the content is something our HipHopOrg fans will enjoy, so without further ado...

Sporty Rich Webisode 3 - MLK Dedication from Sporty Rich on Vimeo.

Bad News is a producer/emcee/director. Credited for walking between different genres without losing his street style and concious frame of mind.

This is made apparent on Bad New's track IM A REBEL produced by V.I. Is it grunge rock or hip hop 808's.

It could be the witty punchlines or conscious jewels that grab you. Tracks like this are spread all throughout the quality albums Bad News compiles. A man of many traits, producer, emcee, an all around confident artists who exudes a special ambiance on the mic.

Various Artists What's Hooli? Vol.1 Hosted By Yungberg, HOOLIGANG ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS "WHAT'S HOOLI? VOL.1 HOSTED BY YUNGBERG FOLLOW US ON TWITTER @THISISRICO_HG @DJSWITCHESF3 @THEREALYUNGBERG ALSO CHECK OUT WWW.HOOLIGANGSWORLD.COM

What would you do with six million dollars? Buy a Bugatti Veyron or two?

Or would you buy a home? A home sounds like a pretty good idea. This is what thirty nine years old, Chris Tucker did.

He bought his 1000 square foot waterfront home on Lake Apopka. With a home that clocks up a monthly mortgage payment of over twenty five thousand dollars.

You do not expect to have so much to smile about, unless you’re a billionaire. He is facing foreclosure on his home.

He owes 4.4 million dollars to SunTrust Bank after falling behind with paying his fees over a couple of years.

The expensive house for sure has a lot to offer, let’s take a look at what amenities the house has.

The one thing that you already know is that the house is already huge and quite beautiful.

It has a basement designed as a pirate ship. Yes, it has a wooden deck, a mast and even a sail. You surely would not resist living in such a beautiful house.

It then has a personal spa, all the massages that come with it and the relaxing moments; this must have drawn him to the house, it sure does it for me.

The amenities keep getting better; the house has a pool which is overlooked by an outdoor kitchen. Pause for a moment and picture that right there. This is just the dream house for anyone out there.

I’m sure you would also love all that this house has to offer. In this case however, the amenities are causing the Rush Hour star a huge headache. So what options does he have.

The first thing that he should really consider doing is to file for bankruptcy and the next thing that he has to do is to file for bankruptcy if he wants to have a home to speak of.

It is quite clear that he doesn’t have a lot of options. Though filing for bankruptcy will be quite embarrassing on his side, he really needs to do it for him to save his property.

With a good lawyer, he just might be declared bankrupt and the time frame within which he should repay the amount might be extended or if he is lucky he might see the amount reduced.

If you were in his shoes then you would surely wish yourself out that sticky situation. Let’s just hope that he has something up his sleeve that will go a long way in seeing him retain his house.

When it comes to my personal opinion on the whole thing, though I really like his work, I must say that this was really not a wise move.

With such a house, you really need a great back up plan for you to be able to adequately cater for a house that has a monthly mortgage fee of over twenty five thousand dollars. I wouldn’t like to be him right now.

Watch The Throne: JAY-Z & Kanye West


When:
Wednesday, November 2, 2011 


Where:
Philadelphia, PA

Watch The Throne: JAY-Z & Kanye West


When:
Thursday, November 3, 2011 


Where:
Washington, DC

Watch The Throne: JAY-Z & Kanye West


When:
Sunday, November 6, 2011 


Where:
New York, NY

Tha Alumni Music Group releases Kid Ink's Official new Mixtape "Wheels Up." This is a DJ Free project including features from Nipsey Hussle, Tyga, 2 Chainz, Travis Porter, J. Valentine & Sterling Simms. "Wheels Up" consists of all original music with production from the likes of Lex Luger, Megaman, Cardiak, Hit-Boy, Sonny Digital, KE, Nard & B and More!! Follow @Kid_ink

White Owl is at it again with the release of Drop That 183, make sure to check out www.whiteowldropthat.com

Do it big or don’t do it at all. We all expected something big for Mac hitting a million followers on Twitter. He gives a 13 track mixtape full of great music. From his highly anticipated collaboration with Bun B to a joint with 9th Wonder, we got blessed. He included several songs we got along the road to a million too. Blue Slide Park drops November 8. Follow @MacMiller

According to Billboard.biz, Tip has signed with management team Hip-Hop Since 1978.

Which touts a roster that includes Lil Wayne, Drake, Kanye West and more. T.I., who launched his Grand Hustle Entertainment with manager Jason Geter in 2003.

Said the move was somewhat inspired by his longstanding relationship with Gee Roberson, former VP of A&R at Atlantic and current Chairman at Geffen.

“Gee’s always been a big part of our operation just not in the capacity of manager,” said T.I. of Roberson, who is co-CEO at HHS1978.

“[From] the executive producer standpoint and A&R standpoint, he made gigantic contributions to probably the past three or four T.I. albums. Read more

New mixtape Bad Boy rep and Cleveland's own Machine Gun Kelly (MGK). Hosted by DJ Xplosive & DJ EV. Features from Waka Flocka, The Madden Brothers, Mike Posner & more. Follow @machinegunkelly on twitter. LACE UP!

Drake was billed as the "musical guest" on last night's 'Saturday Night Live,'

Given that the Canadian superstar first found fame as an actor, it seemed likely he might surface in a couple of sketches.

Sure enough, Dreezy did equal amounts of rhyming and acting, performing two songs -- 'Headlines' and 'Make Me Proud,' both from his forthcoming 'Take Care' album

Killing it in a pair of skits, In the first of his comedy bits, the Young Money rapper appeared in one of SNL cast member Andy Samberg's "digital shorts," Read more

TMZ is now reporting that Rick Ross will not appear tonight at North Carolina's Greensboro Coliseum.

It seems a pair of seizures isn't enough to keep Rick Ross off the stage. After twice being hospitalized yesterday (Oct. 14)

en route to Memphis, where he was forced to scrap a scheduled performance, the rapper plans to take the stage tonight at North Carolina's Greensboro Coliseum.

TMZ reports. The Maybach Music Group boss suffered the first of yesterday's seizures aboard a Delta flight from Memphis to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Read more

That old '90s hip-hop adage still rings true: mo' money equals mo' problems.

Just ask Snoop Dogg. On Friday, the legendary Cali rapper was held by immigration officials in Norway for carrying too much cash.

The MC was due to sign autographs at an Adidas store before performing at Oslo's Spektrum Arena, but the questioning put a kink in his plans.

"They talkn bout takn my $$!!" the Doggfather tweeted. "That aint rite!! Norway standup 4 the biggdogg!! they makn me late 4 this adidas instore autograph signin!" Read more

For most artists, a major label debut is preceded by the release of a mixtape -- or several

-- but buzzing rapper Josh Baze will drop his first complete body of work as a self-titled album before ever releasing a tape.

Guided by his manager and producer Griffin Guess, who created hits for Kanye West's 'Graduation' album.

The Brooklyn rhymer feels confident that his debut will be a success, as soon as people have a chance to listen closely. Read more

Pro's- Whiplash has an original diverse style and not only raps but has the talent to craft his own melodic hooks (ex. "Bad In Me" and "Living").

He prooves on this mixtape to be more of a song writer rather then just a rapper.

Whip also dives into topics that some other artists might not venture too... a risk taker sums up this artist's performance on the "Losing Control Mixtape."

Though Lil Wayne just released the year's most highly anticipated album, with 'Tha Carter IV,' he's already on to the next one, or two.

In a recent interview with XXL, Cash Money president Mack Maine revealed that Weezy's already begun mapping out a plan for his crew's second album, but first he's finishing up some old business -- his long-delayed collaboration album with Juelz Santana.

"The next project he's working on is 'I Can't Feel My Face' with [Juelz Santana]," Maine told XXL. "Elz is talented man. He's a young legend.

Wayne's back working in the studio. He has that and the 'Young Money' album." Wayne and Juelz began working on their 'I Can't Feel My Face' project five years ago, producing a grip of mixtape fodder, but an official album never materialized, due to "politics,"

As Juelz explained in a 2010 interview about the release. "The industry is a very political business," Juelz told VladTV, while Wayne was still incarcerated.

LL Cool will be honored with the “I Am Hip-Hop Icon” award during the 6th annual BET Hip-Hop awards in Atlanta this October.

LL Cool J, who has also been nominated for the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame twice, began his career as the flagship artist on Def Jam Records, in 1984.

His career is still going strong to this day, as “Sam Hanna” on CBS’s #1 hit show “NCIS: Los Angeles,” which is now in its third season for the network.

LL also starred in a successful sitcom series from 1995 until 1999, titled “In the House,” which aired on the UPN network.all, make sure y’all good.’" Read more

Free cites the moment he knew his relationship with Roc-A-Fella Records was over.

Freeway has been on his independent grind over the past few years after riding the Roc-A-Fella Records wave with Jay-Z and Dame Dash.

During a chat with MTV RapFix Live's Sway Calloway, Free recalled his split from the label, pinpointing the exact moment he knew his relationship with Hov was forever changed.

"I’m from the streets, so I always knew there was tension in the air. But when it really hit the fan for me was we were getting ready to go on tour, the Jay-Z and R. Kelly tour.

I wasn’t even on the tour at first, I was doing a bunch of stuff on my own because I had a lot of spot dates and everything," he said. Read more

The hip-hop community flooded social networking sites like Twitter with reactions to Troy Davis' execution Wednesday (Sept. 21),

Tweeting up-to-the-minute news of the protest along with their mixed condolences, prayers, sorrow and disgust.

Though Davis has counted Amnesty International, Pope Benedict XVI, former president Jimmy Carter, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, former FBI director William Sessions and most recently..

Hip-hop luminaries like Russell Simmons, Big Boi, Bun B and Diddy as advocates, he was executed by the State of Georgia at 11:08PM last night, despite a temporary delay.

He was 42 years old. In 1991, Davis was convicted of the Aug. 19, 1989 murder of Officer Mark McPhails in Savannah, Ga. McPhails was shot twice during an altercation in a Burger King parking lot, while off-duty. Read more

We didn’t show up trying to fight him. After his manager or publicist (I didn’t know who he was) got a little disrespectful, my boy Frank from Up North got in a scuffle with him.

You can’t see it on camera, but Mac’s dude got thrown into a fence, then the cops ended up showing up. Mac Miller ran away like a little bitch and disappeared into the subway.

The cops left and we were out there kicking it. Chris Webby and some other emcees were chilling too and we were outside of SOB’s freestyling.

Later on, Mac’s team texted my boy Tim from Up North and said they’d put up the correct production credits, if we’d take down the video.

We didn’t like how they handled their business, and we thought it was shady that all of a sudden they wanted to comply.

After months of asking the credits appeared up 2 minutes after the confrontation. So then, we came out with the diss record “Whack Miller”, and that was that. Dubcnn: Tell us more about the single “Whack Miller”? Read more

Rapper 'Rawlo Baby' Who Real Name Is Charles Taylor Waz Born And Raised In St.Louis Missouri. With His Mother,Brother, And Sister.

At The Tender Age Of 6 Years Old He Had Already Seen So Much In His Life Watchin His Father Beat On His Mother To Even Watchin His Father Cook And Sell Drugs Right In His Face.

Eventually He Was Arrested And In A Result His Mother Divorced His Father In Hope's Of Providing A Better Life For Her Children.

But In The Mist Of Things His Mother Was A Big Fan Of Music Always Listenin To Jazz,Rnb,HipHop,Pop,And Even Gangsta Rap.

So At A Young Age Charles Was Very Aware And Current About Music Listening To Such Artists As Michael Jackson, The Isley Brothers, Ice Cube, 2pac Shakur And Many Of The Other Legends Of Today..

At The Age Of 8 Years Old While Riding His Sisters Bike Riding Home On A Hot Summer Day Charles Was Crossing The Street And Was Struck By A Drugged Up PizzaMan.

Born in South Carolina and reared in Virginia, Thadd Williams brings a rare palette of business acumen to the industry.

Which boasts 14 years of entertainment experience and 4 years of military service. As an Inspirational Speaker, Artist, and CEO of his own brand.

Thadd has accrued an extensive resume that includes opening for T.I., Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Jadakiss, MC Light..

As well as working with DJ Drama, DJ Chuck T, DJ B-Lord, DJ Mick Boogie and many others. He's also generated major radio play in several regions, performed at the SEA Awards and garnered multiple award nominations.

Having developed a love for music early on and rapping since the age of 10, it seemed a natural progression to pursue music.

Motivated by family and success, Thadd has incessantly thrown himself into his craft over the years, with a work ethic that rivals many. I think I'm addicted to succeeding.

Kelowna, BC - Dollah D has been making a buzz across the border with the recent release of his debut album..

"Go Funk YaSelf" featuring well over a dozen Cali vets, but holds down his hometown with the release of his first music video..

"Kelownafornia" featuring fellow Street Kingz members Profreshnill & Phillie Tha Kyd. Kelownafornia has been playing on SunFM radio in Kelowna since it's release a couple months back..

And even hit the Top 6 most requested songs of the day for over a week straight. Dollah D's passion has always been old school G-Funk and westcoast flavor.

This hometown anthem definitely channels it. Dollah D's "Go Funk YaSelf" album was released August 18th on iTunes and other digital retailers.

It is is also currently available on exclusive 2GB USB's preloaded with the HD Video, Album, Artwork & Behind the scenes photos.

Don't forget to check out Dollah D's website at DollahD.com Artists: Dollah D Ft. Profreshnill & Phillie Tha Kyd Shot & Directed By: Kyle James-Patrick (The Deaf Institute) Label: Tactics Entertainment

If Simon Cowell only knew...

Unofficial compilation from Drake & The Weeknd put together by The Syndicate & The Cartel

Drag-on and DJ Self are back at it with the 3rd installment in "The Crazies" mixtape series by drag to the dash on. Follow @officialdragon @DJSelf

New mixtape from J-Hood "Da 2nd Komin" hosted by DJ J Boogie. Follow @djjboogie845 & @j_hood_odg

French Montana - The Cocaine Story Unofficial Compilation

Bossip reports, T.I. was on an up hill climb to get his life back on track after spending time in prison, and on Wednesday he was released into a halfway house in Atlanta.

However, the joyous occasion was short lived, as Tip was sent back to jail for riding in a luxury tour bus on the way to Atlanta.

In a rather confusing order of events T.I. is back in jail until September 29th, and his lawyer is still unclear on the exact charges that are holding him there.

Hopefully everything will be cleared up on the near side of soon for T.I.’s sake.

Hov reminisces on the historic day, when he also dropped his classic LP.

Jay-Z was on the sidelines at New Meadowlands Stadium in New Jersey on September 11, when the New York Jets played the Dallas Cowboys in the first Monday night football game of the season.

Hov took a minute to chat with a sports reporter about the events surrounding 9/11. “Of course it’s a very powerful and painful day for us, but again, we should be showing our resolve,” he said.

“We’re moving on, playing football, and everything is great out here.” Jay also shared his memories of September 11, 2001, when he happened to be on the west coast for work.

“I flew to L.A. I was shooting a video for a song called 'Girls, Girls, Girls,'" he began. “I’d dropped my album The Blueprint on the same day.

And I just remember waking up in LA and thinking everybody was playing, like ‘That can’t be,’ then turning on the TV and it looked like something from one of those apocalyptic movies.”

When asked about the city’s healing process after the tragedy, Jay only had positive thoughts to share.

“We are New Yorkers, we’re known for being tough—and we’re really cool once you get to know us—but we’re known for being tough, so I didn’t doubt us for one second.”

Source: HipHopDX

The Juice Crew alum confirms another project finished recording week, as his upcoming works reportedly features Metal Face DOOM on the boards.

On Wednesday September 14, Brooklyn, New York emcee Masta Ace confirmed, via Twitter, that his collaboration album with MF DOOM is complete.

Ace noted that he "handed in" the project, although label and release date information is still pending. The project is said to be called MA DOOM: Son of Yvonne, playing off of both veteran emcees' names.

Earlier this year, reports indicated that the collaboration features productions from DOOM and rhymes from Ace, as the pair leaked "PBS," which reportedly will not be included on the album.

In addition to his present group, EMC, Ace hails from 1980s super-group The Juice Crew, while MF DOOM began his career with KMD.

Ace also tweeted that DOOM will not be rhyming on the project. On Monday, Masta Ace also confirmed an upcoming 10th anniversary release of Disposable Arts, featuring new recordings of songs from the album with a live band.

That project, said to be released through Fat Beats Records, has yet to be given a release date. Previously, Masta Ace released a collaborative effort with Edo G (2009's Arts & Entertainment), while DOOM has produced albums by John Robinson and MF Grimm.

Source: HipHopDX

Pennsylvania-born, suburb-fleeting rapper Asher Ross is back with another video, once again teaming up with director Luke Tedaldi and artist Chris Hunt who worked on his Big Lebowski-inspired video for 'Gotta Get Up.'

In his latest heavily stylized adventure for 'Last Man Standing,' Roth runs around a dark, dilapidated mansion and fighting a series of fierce enemies, comic-book style.

For Akon fans awaiting to see the R&B singer's cameo, he chimes in with a survival-inspiring chorus, piped in through as a distorted, digital projecting that disintegrates into clouds of swarming pixels.

See Roth battle a gang of frat boy types, "shark" music business people in suit disguises and the greatest enemy of them all ...

Roth's new album 'Is This Too Orange' will feature guest spots by the Game, Swizz Beatz and pop act Justin Bieber's hip-hop alter-ego Shawty Mane. Talk about a motley crue.

Source: TheBoomBox

“Take it in Blood” is the second single from Life In Amazin’ Times.

This is a far darker record than the previously released single, "Understand."

Jimmy ValenTime, agrees that while the song deals with harsher themes, it still sticks to his honest rapping style.

“Take it in Blood is the most autobiographical record on my album. I wanted to give people little snapshots of the despair and violence I witnessed throughout my life, yet the song is still abstract enough that you can apply your own story to it.” ??

“Take it in Blood” is a reinterpretation of the classic Nas song “Take it in Blood” from the landmark album, It Was Written.

In an age of mimicry without consequence, Jimmy aims and succeeds at capturing the song’s gritty aesthetic, while providing his own point of view.

Gucci Mane, born Radric Davis, plead guilty to a judge on Tuesday, admitting to injuring a woman after he intentionally pushed her out of a moving car in January.

He now faces two counts of battery, two counts of reckless conduct, and one count of disorderly conduct.

Gucci was then sentenced to three years, in which 6 months will be spent behind bars and the remainder on probation.

During his probation, he agreedt to attend and complete 12 weeks of anger management classes.

In addition to the $5,090.54 he must pay in restitution to the victim for her medical bills, he will also have to pay a $3,000 fine. Gucci was taken into custody and remains in Dekalb County Jail.

Source: thisis50.com

St. Peter was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. St. Peter's background is highly musically oriented.

Music played a major role in St. Peter's life from a very early age.

Peter began playing piano at the age of eight.

He then later moved on to drums, trumpet and at 14 had his first encounter with a sampler. St. Peter grew up in downtown Toronto, where he was heavily surrounded by the classic golden-age of hip hop.

At the brink between "old" and "new" era's emerging, Peter was blessed with a high understanding and appreciation for meaningful well executed hip hop.

Music became his passion, while working along side of an army of exceptional mc's, St. Peter continues to improve and sharpen his blade. His style is that of a more traditional-based producer. He believes strongly in a vision behind the art aswell as classic hard-hitting beats.

Tha Advocate featuring J.D. Artist- Infliction.  This is off of Tha Advocate's newest solo mixtape "The Breaking Point."

Which will be hosted by Big Lou, Doitall and Killah Priest. The video for this song will follow in 2 weeks. This mixtape will debut in the following weeks on Ballerstatus.com & HipHop.Org.

Make sure to share this joint, put it in your i-pod's, disc changers, cd players, whatevers clever. 

Ludacris - Rich & Flexin (Feat. Waka Flocka)


For Promotional Use Only

Jadakiss - Grind


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Akon - Rely On


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Billionaire Wednesdays Music by DJ Clue

When:
Wednesday, September 14, 2011


Where:
New York, NY

New mixtape from Cash Money artist Jay Sean. Follow on twitter: www.twitter.com/JaySean

The new D-Block mixtape compilation put together by DJ OP, def bump worthy...

Jeezy and Drama are back it with a surprise release of the second installment in the 'The Real Is Back" series. TM 103 drops September 20th!

DJ Drama live at The Shrine

When:
Thursday, September 15, 2011


Where:
Chicago, IL

Outspoken rapper Game has downgraded his favorite restaurant to "racist-urant" status, after being booted yesterday (Sept. 6), for apparently failing to obey the dress code.

The Compton rapper, who was recently barred from entering Canada due to his alleged gang affiliations, was persona non grata once again at Santa Monica, Calif. eatery Hillstone's (formerly named Houston's) Tuesday, when the restaurant's manager refused to seat him, because his white tank top violated the steakhouse's dress code.

Game immediately took the matter to Twitter, where he complained about his unfair treatment, claiming that he "pointed out 2 kool white guys with tank tops on," but was still denied entry.

"Hillstone's racist-urant formerly known as Houston's & their slave-master manager Valerie has just made #1 on the RACIST resturant list !" Game continued. "She really just told me I cant eat cuz Im tatted n guest mite b scared."

TMZ later contacted a representative from the eatery, who claimed that Game's "2 kool white guys" were merely one lone woman in a sleeveless shirt, for whom the sleeve requirement did not apply. The rep went on to state that Hillstone's would "love" to have the rapper back, once he agrees to obey the dress code.

As for Game's food odyssey, he happily ended up at hip-hop mainstay Roscoe's. "Now headed to "Roscoes Chicken & Waffles" where us N---ERS are tattoo approved 100% accepted," he concluded.

Game's 'The R.E.D. Album' is in stores now.

Initially projected to sell somewhere between 700,000 and 850,000 copies of his comeback album 'Tha Carter IV,' Lil Wayne has surpassed expectations for first week sales, racking up an impressive 964,000 albums sold, according to Nielson SoundScan.

'Tha Carter IV' marks Wayne's third career No. 1 solo album, following 'I Am Not a Human Being,' and 'Tha Carter III,' and earns the Young Money rapper the highest sales week for any male artist since 'Tha Carter III' moved 1.01 million back in 2008.

The only album that passed Weezy's in total sales this year was Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way,' which moved 1.11 million units with the help of a two-day AmazonMP3 99-cent sale, which sold 444,000 downloads. Without a major discount, 'Tha Carter IV' still managed to sell 362,000 albums digitally, notching the second-highest digital album sales week of all time, behind Gaga's 662,000 sales of 'Born This Way.'

Speaking with MTV's Sway Calloway on his Shade 45 Sway in the Morning satellite radio show, Cash Money founder Baby explained that moving 964,000 copies was the same as a million, in his mind. "People doin' different numbers," Baby conceded. "But this comes from Billboard. To me, that's a million. 964, we right there, so it's cool. We'll just keep grinding, I guess."

Fans of Lil Wayne likely to spit out 'Tha Carter IV' lyrics may want to check out eMusic's list of 20 Profoundly Meaningless Lyrics by the 28-year-old rap star here.

With Wayne's ninth album finally in stores, the Cash Money/Young Money team are preparing to begin shifting focus to their next big release, which is Drake's sophomore record, 'Take Care,' scheduled for an Oct. 24 release date.