This video reinforces the age-old saying: "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all."

Not only was Muhammad Ali a heavyweight champion in his boxing career, but his work in civil and human rights made him a hero for just about everyone. As the world mourns the loss of one of the most revolutionary figures black history, his passing has brought us to reexamine his life and legacy. Sign Up […]

According to Headkrack, Mary J. Blige is back in the studio. MJB fans will remember her 12th studio album, The London Sessions that she dropped last year along with a documentary about its making. While the album was chock full of good stuff, it was full of club and dance hits, as well as some material […]

For the first time ever, Diddy is reuniting just about the entire Bad Boy family- and thus, a big chunk of hip-hop history -to take them on a national tour this coming fall. Despite it being chock-full of big names like Lil Kim, Mario Winans, Mase, Faith Evans, and more. Even a holographic Biggie will be included in the night’s […]

With the loss of Afeni Shakur, mother to the late Tupac Shakur, Headkrack takes a look at the amazing accomplishments she made and the legacy she leaves behind. Check out the player above to hear him explain more in this exclusive video edition of the Hip-Hop Spot. Sign Up For Our Newsletter![sailthru_widgetfields=”email” sailthru_list=”Rickey Smiley Subscribers”] Listen to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” weekdays […]

With the release of Drake‘s “Views” comes the release of some personal details, including the fact that Drake & Nicki Minaj aren’t friends anymore! Check out the player above to hear Headkrack explain more in this exclusive video edition of the Hip-Hop Spot. Sign Up For Our Newsletter![sailthru_widgetfields=”email” sailthru_list=”Rickey Smiley Subscribers”] Listen to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” weekdays from 6-10 a.m. EST! RELATED: […]

Free Will's new video for "Machine" is as captivating as it is refreshing.

Though Bobby hasn't gone to trial yet, a few of his reported associates have already stood trial and been convicted.

Talib Kweli had a few words for Gene Simmons, who predicts Hip-Hop will soon be extinct.

Talib Kweli had a few words for Gene Simmons, who predicts Hip-Hop will soon be extinct.

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President Obama has reportedly lost five pounds since his 2014 physical.

Dallas, Texas native Tre Ward is a young hip-hop and R&B star on the rise. He started recording just three years ago, in 2013, and began…