Eight Mile Road

bestofneworleans.com The Essence Music Festival features top names in rap, hip-hop and R&Bbestofneworleans.com1 spot on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart. In 2007, she was name-dropped by New Orleans' own Lil Wayne on a widely circulated mix tape ("Upgrade U …and more » Original post by grouchy_greg

Examiner.com Hip Hop, R&B community unite for Michael JacksonExaminer.comThe hip hop community has come out strong while remember Michael Jackson. After his untimely passing last Thursday, many mcs are coming to bat for MJ. …and more » Original post by grouchy_greg

The New York City Council approved a new bill today (June 30) that a major thoroughfare Run-DMC JMJ Way, in Hollis Queens, will be named after legendary rap group Run-DMC.   The bill, which was introduced by Deputy Majority Leader Leroy Comrie (D-27) passed today during the Council’s Stated Meeting in City Hall.   Once [...]

Just Jared Vibe Founder Quincy Jones “Trying” to Buy Back MagazineBlack Web 2.0Jones introduced Vibe in 1993 as a refuge for hip hop and R&B music news and features, which he felt weren't given a fair shake in mainstream media. …Vibe Magazine ceases publication89.3 KPCCVibe Magazine FoldsThe FriskyClosure of Vibe Magazine, another casualty of print [...]

Indie, punk and hip-hop on second stageSioux City JournalParallax — This Twin Cities-based hip-hop band is no stranger to Siouxland. The group earned some new fans with a showcase at Red's Pierce Street Pub Rap …and more » Original post by grouchy_greg

Just Jared Arts, Briefly Vibe Magazine to CloseNew York TimesThe decision leaves two major magazines, The Source and XXL, focusing on hip-hop or R&B. The Source has had its own troubles, going through a bankruptcy and …Vibe magazine ends publicationAccess AtlantaVibe magazine shut down todayKansas City StarVibe Magazine Folds on Tuesday, Shuts Down ImmediatelyTransWorldNews (press [...]

BallerStatus.com Posted on June 30, 2009 (16 hours ago) · Words by Anne van de SandeBallerStatus.comThe true heads will find numerous hip hop affiliated claims and graphics in every K1X collection. BallerStatus.com: Do you think it is important to have …Posted on June 29, 2009 · Words by Anne van de SandeBallerStatus.comall 3 news articles » [...]

"New Muslim Cool" Forges Path For New AmericaHuffington PostPerez, a Puerto Rican American hip-hop artist, is also Muslim. His conversion from Catholicism brings him face-to-face with what freedom of religion looks …and more » Original post by grouchy_greg

Fans of Soulja Boy in the UK have bombarded an Oldham family with phone calls, due to lyrics in the chart-topping rapper’s hit single “Kiss Me Thru The Phone.” In the lyrics to the song, the rapper recites the number to his voicemail (678-999-8212), while encouraging listeners to give him a buzz. In the United [...]