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Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Chung King Studios 170 Varick Street, New York, NY 10013 When: March 11, 1989 What: In an effort to promote a positive image of the hip-hop community, KRS-One invites friends and colleagues to join him in the seminal posse cut. The song debuted at #1 on the […]

2 never before released 2pac songs have been leaked on the internet. Both “Watch Yo Mouth” and “NY’87” diss several NY rappers including Biggie, Nas, De La Soul and Tribe Called Quest. Dr. Dre catches it also as well as TV personality Wendy Williams. To check out the songs click here…

Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) MTV Offices/Studios 1515 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 When: August 6, 1988 What: The first nationally televised rap video show debuts on MTV with Eric B & Rakim’s “Follow the Leader.” Host Fab Five Freddy’s first guests were Salt-N-Pepa. «  PREVIOUS NEXT  » In celebration of Black Music Month, […]

Kelly Rowland reveals the track list to her “Here I Am” album. Looks like Kelly is finally taking things to the next level. She has a number 1 single “Motivation,” A judge on Britain’s “X-factor” and a fitness DVD with Hollywood trainer Jeaneatte Jenkins.  The album hit stores July 26 and will feature Lil Wayne, […]

Jay-Z has a lot of women to thank for his achievements and Latrice Burnette is one of them.  Though the digital era is filled with stories of overnight success, this marketing maven followed the more traditional analog-era path. When a lot of her high school peers were playing with video games or obsessing over a […]

Alicia Keys delighted fans with a c.d signing at The POPMARKET in NYC for the release of “Songs In A Minor 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition.” Afterwards Keys performed at Joe’s Pub! Check out the photos and video below: CLASS OF 2001: Alicia Keys Did The Unthinkable Alicia Keys Says Aaliyah’s Death Was The Inspiration For […]

The Neptunes are known for their signature sound and working with some of the top hip hop artists in the game. The hit making production team has been making us dance since the early 90s. Word is, Pharrell Williams wrote Teddy Riley’s verses on “Rump Shaker.”  There were rumors of The Neptunes actually producing the […]

Make sure you check out Missy Elliot’s “Behind The Music” tonight on VH-1 at 10pm. Check out this sneak peek video of tonight’s show. Tags: Behind The Music, Reality TV Shows, Reality TV Shows 6

Check out “Racks Remix” video with YC Ft. Nelly, B.o.B, Trae Tha Truth, Yo Gotti, CyHi The Prynce, Dose & Ace Hood ..

Chris Brown and Tyga are back in the studio together, or at least they were! The dynamic duo collaborated on “Snapback Backs.” An ode to their fly swag. Rick Ross bought “Tupac back” and Swizz Beatz brought back Reeboks so why not cover the popular track! Chris Brown Covers “Marvin’s Room” [NEW MUSIC] 2011 BET […]

Via: FoxNews.com Residents near a nuclear-weapons laboratory in New Mexico are worried about a wildfire getting a little too close to the barrels of waste stored in above-ground tents… They’re worried about the potential of a radioactive smoke plume if the reaches the tents. On Sunday authorities evacuated the city of Los Alamos, a town […]

Lil’ Wayne’s “Tha Carter IV” album has been pushed back to August 22. The YMCMB boss spoke with MTV News about his upcoming mixtape, “Sorry 4 The Wait”. Wayne’s manager Bryant Cortez pushed the album back so this is Lil’ Wayne’s way of saying sorry to the fans. He states that he is back in […]