Archive for July, 2009

Nas: ‘I Was a Hell of a Husband and a Hell of a Dad’

July 31st, 2009 by


The latest news involving Nas’ situation with his ex-wife Kelis was deemed as nothing more than “funny s**t” by the rapper, who seemed to be taken aback by the public’s interest in his personal happenings.   Nas’ reaction comes days after the birth of his Knight and rumors surrounding his divorce from Kelis.   Although [...]

International hip-hop artists find their roots – CNN International

July 31st, 2009 by


International hip-hop artists find their rootsCNN InternationalWASHINGTON (CNN) — Six hip-hop artists from five countries speaking four languages are on stage, warming up for their show at the Kennedy … Original post by grouchy_greg

MC Hammer Says Cousin Was ‘The Prey’ In Rape Case

July 31st, 2009 by


MC Hammer’s cousin/Hammertime reality show star Bigg Marv was arrested yesterday afternoon (July 30) on suspicion of raping a woman.   Livermore, California police took Bigg Marv into custody without incident, after he failed to turn himself in to police on Wednesday (July 29), according to Lieutenant Matt Sarsfied.   Police claim Bigg Marv, born [...]

International hip-hop artists find their roots in US – CNN

July 31st, 2009 by


International hip-hop artists find their roots in USCNNWASHINGTON (CNN) — Six hip-hop artists from five countries speaking four languages are on stage, warming up for their show at the Kennedy … Original post by Allahschild

Eminem Targets Mariah Carey In New Diss Track

July 31st, 2009 by


Eminem has escalated his issues with Mariah Carey courtesy of a scathing new diss directed at the singer and her husband Nick Cannon.   Eminem lyrical assault was prompted by the video for Mariah Carey’s hit single “Obsession,” which depicts a mentally unstable man mimicking the stalking attributes of the protagonist of Eminem’s “Stan” video. [...]

Oldsters meet hip-hop in feel-good "Gotta Dance" – Reuters

July 30th, 2009 by


The Star-Ledger – NJ.com Oldsters meet hip-hop in feel-good "Gotta Dance"ReutersThe man has displayed some serious rhythm issues during the hip-hop routines but reveals a suave, easy grace in swing dancing that puts the robotically …'Gotta Dance' movie review: Dancing QueensThe Star-Ledger – NJ.comall 5 news articles » Original post by grouchy_greg

Oldsters meet hip-hop in feel-good 'Gotta Dance' – Reuters UK

July 30th, 2009 by


The Star-Ledger – NJ.com Oldsters meet hip-hop in feel-good 'Gotta Dance'Reuters UKThe man has displayed some serious rhythm issues during the hip-hop routines but reveals a suave, easy grace in swing dancing that puts the robotically …'Gotta Dance' movie review: Dancing QueensThe Star-Ledger – NJ.comall 2 news articles » Original post by grouchy_greg

Local artist 'Relentless' part of Hip Hop big ticket show – Porterville Recorder

July 30th, 2009 by


Local artist 'Relentless' part of Hip Hop big ticket showPorterville RecorderIf you know anything about the genre you know the moniker — of one of the most popular hip hop artist in California: “E-40, …Rapper E-40 to perform in TulareVisalia Times-Deltaall 2 news articles » Original post by grouchy_greg

Music: Houstonian sees hope in hip-hop – Houston Chronicle

July 30th, 2009 by


Music: Houstonian sees hope in hip-hopHouston ChronicleHerring was introduced to rap as a child when he went to a community park where hip-hop artists and break dancers were performing. … Original post by grouchy_greg