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Music Jam Master Jay Trial Judge Denies Defense's Motion For Mistrial Defense attorneys believe that the prosecution exhibited misconduct in this murder trial, alleging prejudice during a witness questioning. By Gabriel Bras Nevares February 09, 2024 378 Views
News Old School Music: A Look At Big Daddy Kane's "Aint No Half-Steppin" <p>For many hip-hop heads the golden-era of hip-hop was during the '80s-'90s. For those of you who believe that is true, you might enjoy <em>NPR</em>'s "The Record". Every other Friday they are looking at some of the first hip-hop music videos, which were played on a TV show called "Video Music Box". "Video Music Box" was created back in 1984, and was the first show to document hip-hop music and culture (and it's still on today!). The show was created and hosted by a man named Ralph McDaniels. By Rose Lilah November 07, 2011 375 Views
News Nicki Minaj, Swizz Beatz, Pusha T & More Add "Power" To Kanye West's Remix <p>Rappers Nicki Minaj, Swizz Beatz, Pusha T and more are expected to appear on the remix toKanye West's upcoming "Power" smash hit.<br />  <br /> West is also expected to link with Mos Def and John Legend for the remix.<br /> By Rose Lilah August 16, 2010 377 Views
News DJ Drama Responds To Criticisims Of Lil Wayne's "Dedication 4" DJ Drama discusses his new album and Weezy F's recent mixtape "Dedication 4" and certain criticisims towards the tape. By Rose Lilah October 05, 2012 377 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 377 Views
Profiles Asian Da Brat Reveals BFF Habits With Lil Uzi Vert & Talks On Name Change In "On The Come Up" 1017 Eskimo's resident princess Asian Da Brat reflects on being kicked out of school, Erykah Badu, and more in "On The Come Up." By Alex Zidel May 08, 2019 377 Views
Music Coi Leray Is On A Journey To Becoming Her Best Self Coi Leray says her personal evolution wasn't an accident. By Caroline Fisher March 17, 2024 376 Views
Sneakers Air Jordan 1 Low TD Cleat "Shattered Backboard" Turns Up Heat The Air Jordan 1 Low TD Cleat “Shattered Backboard” mixes on-field performance with one of Jordan Brand’s most iconic stories. By Ben Atkinson June 22, 2025 375 Views
Sports Aaron Rodgers Says "Anything's Possible" With Jets Return Rodgers could be coming back sooner than expected. By Ben Mock December 01, 2023 376 Views
News Rihanna Discusses Record "Nobody's Business" Featuring Chris Brown Rihanna discusses one of the more talked about songs from her upcoming album "Unapologetic," and details what it's about. By Rose Lilah November 09, 2012 377 Views
Pop Culture Chadwick Boseman To Receive Posthumous WOF Star Chadwick Boseman was a talented actor who's now forever a star. By Jake Lyda June 27, 2023 377 Views
Sports Jankos Admits Retirement Is A Possibility This Offseason The veteran jungler provided a candid outlook about his imminent future. By Ben Mock July 29, 2023 376 Views