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News College Student Performed Skit as Lil Wayne in Blackface <p>Ignoring a good century of racial progress and pretty much all common sense, a senior at Bethel University in Minnesota recently performed a multi-song skit for students sporting blackface in an attempt to impersonate Lil Wayne. Unsurprisingly, the backlash was immediate, with the university officials launching an investigation and a subsequent apology from the obviously-spooked student group involved.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah May 15, 2010 345 Views
News Lil B Subject of University Lecture <p>There's little doubt that Bay Area rapper Lil B has become hip-hop's resident eccentric over the last year, but does he have a little more to tell us about our day and era? A professor at UC Berkeley thinks so. In a recent lecture, professor Geoffrey D. Nunberg swagged out a class of undergraduates by using Lil B as a core example in his 'History of Information' course.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah January 28, 2011 343 Views
News Aspiring Oakland Rapper Kenny Clutch Killed In Las Vegas Shooting An aspiring rapper and two others were killed early Thursday morning during a shoot-out that turned into a car collision. By Rose Lilah February 22, 2013 375 Views
News Kid Cudi To Star In An Indie Comedy Flick Rapper Kid Cudi lands a role in the movie "Two Night Stand." By Jada October 16, 2012 349 Views
Music Playboi Carti Denies Stealing Beats, Owing Producer Money Playboi Carti clears things up. By Matt F August 07, 2017 344 Views
Sneakers Jordan Zion 4 "Island Beach" Brings Summer Vibes To The Court The Air Jordan 1 Low Red White colorway delivers bold contrast and timeless appeal, here’s what makes it stand out. By Ben Atkinson March 29, 2025 351 Views
Society Massachusetts Powerball Winner Now Worth More Than Kanye West The lucky winner walked away with over $300M in winnings! By Matt F August 24, 2017 348 Views
News Birdman Calls Rival Labels "An Enemy" & Wants To Drop 100 Projects A Year Birdman says he considers rival labels "an enemy" and wants to see YMCMB put out 100 projects a year. By Rose Lilah November 27, 2012 343 Views
News Hip Hop Album Sales: The Week Ending 10/9/2011 <div class="article"><span id="intelliTXT"> <p class="summary">The charts get a ghost-sighting by way of Styles P. As Phonte, 9th Wonder and Evidence all depart from the Top 200, Dessa and DJ Shadow appear, while Kanye West and DJ Khaled return after weeks away.</p> By Rose Lilah October 12, 2011 343 Views
News Joell Ortiz Confirms Slaughterhouse/Eminem Deal, "We Will Be Signing To Shady" <p>Slaughterhouse's Joell Ortiz has updated eager fans begging to find out when and if his four-member crew are still planning to ink a deal with Eminem's Shady Records.<br /> <br /> Speaking on a Sirius/XL satellite radio broadcast, Ortiz said there was no doubt Slaughterhouse would slowly but surely be under Em's wing.<br /> <br /> By Rose Lilah November 25, 2010 343 Views
Streetwear Style Legend Giorgio Armani Dies At 91 Fashion icon Giorgio Armani has passed away at 91, leaving behind a legacy that transformed Milan and global style forever. By Ben Atkinson September 04, 2025 355 Views
Sneakers Jordan Heir “Neon Multi” Brings A Splash Of Neon The Jordan Heir “Neon Multi” brings a vibrant blend of neon hues and translucent panels to Jordan Brand’s newest silhouette. By Ben Atkinson February 27, 2025 353 Views