The fall of G-Unit indicates the decline of ‘gangsta rap’
Gangsta-ism is far from dead. But it’s not quite the force it once was in hip-hop. This week, after months and maybe years of speculation,
February 22, 2014
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Gangsta-ism is far from dead. But it’s not quite the force it once was in hip-hop. This week, after months and maybe years of speculation,
A few notable rappers with histories of feuding have made very public declarations distancing themselves from their combative pasts. In late 2013, Southern hip-hop superstars Rick Ross and Jeezy began to close the book on their beef; one that began in 2010 with what both have since labeled a misunderstanding. And this week, two New York-based rhymers with a history of tension finally put their feud to rest, as well.
Andy Mineo is a rhyme animal. The Syracuse-born, NYC-based emcee is a natural lyricist, and it’s evident on Never Land, his latest project. Chatting it up at Alex Steakhouse in Washington Heights, Mineo was candid and open about his faith, his music and the stigma associated with Christian emcees. And the rapper explains why the EP has been his most fully realized work to date.
During NBA All-Star weekend, Knowledge Masters and I.M.P.A.C.T. Charity Experience presented the Cliffhanger All-Star Concert Series held at the Howlin’ Wolf in New Orleans. The event featured live
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During the days prior to the 2014 NBA All-Star weekend, a devastating snowstorm hit much of the South and the East Coast. As a result,
Congrats, Omarion and Apryl Jones! The 29-year-old singer signed to Rick Ross’s Maybach Music Group released his first single “You Like It” off his summer
Rick Ross and Jeezy fans were surprised when the two rappers, who had been feuding for years, finally set aside their differences. The pair appeared on the track “War Ready,” a song slated to be included on Ross’ upcoming album, Mastermind. In a new interview with Huffington Post Live, Ross dismisses the bad blood as just “misconfusion.”
Maybach Music Group singer Omarion returned to the scene last week with the release of his new single “You Like It,” and it looks like the former B2K star has even more exciting news on the horizon. The 29-year-old announced to his fans that he is expecting a child with singer-songwriter, Apryl Jones.
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A few of the biggest hip-hop celebrities were cooking up hits in the studio this week. While Rick Ross and the Maybach Music Group team
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Hip-hop Instagram brought the furs out this past weekend as Diddy’s Bad Boy camp, Maybach Music Group, and many other fashion-forward hip-hop stars gathered in
Historic label Def Jam, current home to artists such as Kanye West, Rihanna and Rick Ross, is celebrating its 30th year in business this year.
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Rick Ross and celebrity friends attend “Strikes For Scholarships” Ahead of Super Bowl weekend, Rick Ross, Uncle Luke and Trina put their bowling skills to the
While hip-hop Instagram got started off right with Grammy Awards weekend, the fun didn’t stop there! Nicki Minaj, Drake, Lil Wayne, and the rest of
Happy 38th birthday Rick Ross! Ross recently bought Evander Holyfield’s 109-room estate in Atlanta for almost 8 million dollars. He is best known for his album, “Deeper
