Talib Kweli Show Solidarity To Occupy Wall Street

7 okt 2011, 19:26

Talib Kweli shows his support for the thousands of occupants on Wall Street who are protesting the striking economic inequities where 1% shares the wealth and 99% of the world is struggling. Continue reading →

New Music: Willow Smith f/ Nicki Minaj – “Fireball”

7 okt 2011, 17:48

Nicki Minaj takes it down a notch when she join forces with Willow Smith for Fireball. The kids are going to love this one! Continue reading →

Rick Ross Names His Top 5 Rappers

7 okt 2011, 16:49

DJ Absolut ask Rick Ross his top 5 rappers in the game right right now. After naming 5 rappers from the Maybach Music Group camp. After being pressed to name those who are outside the camp, the Bawse names Lil Wayne, Drake, Wiz Khalifa, Kanye West and Jay-Z. Continue reading →

Planet Rock: The Story of Hip Hop and the Crack Generation”

18 sep 2011, 22:54

[/p]Tonight at 10 PM [url=http://blog.vh1.com/2011-08-25/watch-the-trailer-for-planet-rock-the-story-of-hip-hop-and-the-crack-generation/%20]VH1 [/b] [/p]Tonight at 10 PM [url=http://blog.vh1.com/2011-08-25/watch-the-trailer-for-planet-rock-the-story-of-hip-hop-and-the-crack-generation/%20]VH1 [/b] [/url]will premiere the documentary  anticipated documentary “Planet Rock: The Story of Hip Hop and the Crack Generation". The documentary explores the turbulent times of the 80′s when the crack pandemic hit every metropolitan city across America. O.G. and rapper Ice T is the narrator as well as the executive producer.[/p]Narrated and executive produced by Ice-T, “Planet Rock: The Story of Hip Hop and the Crack Generation” is the first documentary to focus specifically on the connections between crack and hip-hop.[/p]

Based primarily on the first-person accounts of four famous dealers-turned-rappers, the film also widens its lens at points to show how crack changed America culturally, socially and politically.

Using rare footage, photos, and animation, all set to the beats and rhymes of the iconic hip hop tracks of the day, the documentary explores how media hysteria, racism and political reaction produced policies and laws that have left us with the largest and most disproportionately African-American prison population in the world.

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New Video: N.O.R.E. f/ Lil Wayne x Pharrell – “Finito”

18 sep 2011, 17:59

[/p]N.O.R.E. releases the video for the Neptune produced track, "Finito" featuring Lil Wayne and Pharrell. "Oh It's A Animal Anthem..."[/p]via: RapRadar[/p]

New Video: DJ Haze Ft. Sheek Louch, Mysonne, Hell Fire & Block McCloud “Lifestyle”

18 sep 2011, 17:29

Sheek Louch releases the Dead President / SWAT  inspired video for 'Lifestyle', with his cohorts Mysonne, Hell Fire and Block Mc CloudLifestyle was shot through the lens of Taya Simmons.

Family & Supporters of Troy Davis Rally In Atlanta

18 sep 2011, 00:05

The fight to save the life of death row inmate Troy Davis, wages on as thousands of protestors take to the streets of Atlanta, Georgia to protest Davis innocence. With 7 out of 9 witness recanting their statement and international support from around the world, the U.S. District Court continues to deny justice for a man many believe is innocent.[/p]

The U.S. District Court wrote in its opinion:

"While Mr. Davis new evidence cast some additional, minimal doubt on his convition, it is largely smoke and mirrors".

RashaEntertainment was on the scene for the rally to help bring media attention to a flawed justice system bent on sending an innocent man to his grave.

Louis Vuitton $68 Luxury Condom

16 sep 2011, 20:12

 

I know this is ridiculous, I said the same thing. But, there is some rapper out there who will promote this in their lyrics, making it a national trend.

On another note, Pu$$y is too expensive as it is to purchase a condom for $68. smh

Spotted@: HipHopSince1987

PICS: Chris Rock, Spike Lee, Mario Van Peebles & More @ Urbanworld Opening Night

16 sep 2011, 17:54

[/p]The 15th Annual Urbanworld Film Festival presented by BET Networks kicked off last night in NYC with the Opening Night world premiere of Nelson George and Diane Paragas’ documentary [/i]Brooklyn Boheme. Stars such as Chris Rock, Spike Lee, festival ambassador Mario Van Peebles, Maxwell, Giancarlo Esposito and John Boyega (who’s filming a movie with Spike) came out in support of the film many describe as a “love letter to Brooklyn.”[/p]“We’re very excited to be premiering this film at Urbanworld,” said George. “Hopefully, the exposure we’re receiving at this festival will create opportunities for us  to bring ‘Brooklyn Boheme’ to the rest of the world.”[/p]Additional celebs/VIPs in attendance included BET’s Stephen Hill, Basketball Wives’ Meeka Claxton, radio personality Egypt Sherrod, culture critic Michaela Angela Davis, stylist/entrepreneur Marlo Hampton, actor Hassan Johnson, and director Qasim Basir.[/p] Urbanworld continues through Sunday 9/18 with appearances by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Lynn Whitfield, Tyrese, Jamie Hector, Sonia Sanchez and more. Visit www.urbanworld.org for more information.[/p]

Photos: Jerome Shaw

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Statik Selektah ft Freddie Gibbs & Big K.R.I.T. – Play The Game

16 sep 2011, 17:07

[/p]Statik’s first single, 'Play The Game' just hit the net and features Big K.R.I.T and Freddie Gibbs. The song can be found on Statik’s Population Control dropping Oct 25th.[/p]Props: HipHopNMore[/p]