Category : Music

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Redman Crowned ‘Lyrical Genius’ By DJ Premier For ATCQ Freestyle

Redman has been crowned a “lyrical genius” by DJ Premier for his new freestyle over a classic from A Tribe Called Quest. As part of his long-running ‘J@Q BOI BE@TZ’ freestyle series, the New Jersey legend went in on the beat for “Bonita Applebum” in...

The Source |Happy Heavenly 50th Birthday To Mobb Deep’s Prodigy!

The Mind Squad would like to send a supreme posthumous born day salute to Albert “Prodigy” Johnson, the lyrical half of the “Infamous” Mobb Deep. In 2017, the Hip-Hop community lost Prodigy in what is recognized as a freak hospital accident, with re...

The Source |Today In Hip Hop History: Lil Wayne’s Debut Album ‘The Block Is Hot’ Turns 25 Years Old!

On this date twenty five years ago, Dwayne Carter Jr. set out on his solo musical journey and dropped his first album The Block Is Hot on the Cash Money/Universal imprint. With in-house production exclusively from the one and only Mannie Fresh and e...

Ric Best talks about how Mérida has influenced his latest works in more ways than one

By Trey Speegle For years, Ric Best never really needed a physical art studio, as he did work strictly in the digital realm. With space at a premium, Best says, “It was easier than painting while I was in New York City.” Four years ago, one of the...

Young Thug Released from Jail After Plea Deal: Hip-Hop Community Reacts to His Return

In a major turn of events, Atlanta rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, has been released from custody after pleading guilty to charges related to drug and firearm possession and pleading no contest to several counts under Georg...

Chicago outdoors: “dialectics . . . of fishing in Chicago,” Chicago River, Banksy & Kankakee art

Notes come from around Chicago outdoors and beyond. LAST WORD (Doubled) “The dialectics of despair and joy of fishing in Chicago: fall 2024 edition Isaiah Jeong (Sociologyofsmallies) posting on Instagram about salmon fishing this fall on the lakefron...

Kamala Harris Art Stencils Recall Iconic Obama ‘Hope’ Posters

Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin In a meme-driven culture powered by social media, political art can seem like it’s on steroids. But old-school methods are still employed. Stencils have long been favored. They’re cheap and ca...

Young Thug’s Co-Sign: Is Hip-Hop Ready to Apologize to Gunna? [Video]

Do people within hip-hop culture owe Gunna an apology? It certainly appears that way. On Thursday, Young Thug stunned fans when he accepted a plea agreement that allowed him to walk free with time served and 15 years of probation. The “Ski” artist...

How Biggie brought Coogi to NYC hip-hop culture

There are plenty of grailed items on old-school hip-hop fans’ lists, but at the top of that list is a Coogi sweater. Rappers love a designer name-drop, but back in the day, it was more low-key – not so much the “Fashion Killa”, Margiela and Gucci ref...

Future and Travis Scott Unveil Official Remix of “SOUTH OF FRANCE”

Diamond-certified hip-hop icons Future and Travis Scott have officially released the much-anticipated remix of “SOUTH OF FRANCE,” a standout track from Future’s latest album, MIXTAPE PLUTO. This collaboration reunites the long-time friends and music...

Batman tattoos, street art and a new lounge from David Yancy

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City’s iconic Kali Puja brings street art to life | Bengali Movie News

Pic : Anindya Saha This year, the popular Fatakeshto Kali Puja in the city has transformed a 50-meter lane into a vibrant street canvas celebrating the theme of gaan (music). In a delightful display of community spirit, neighbouring artis...

The Source |Hip Hop Exhales After Young Thug Freed From Jail

Hip Hop stood is collectively exhaling after Rapper Young Thug was finally freed following the conclusion of his lengthy RICO trial. On Thursday, October 31, Fulton County Judge Paige Reese Whitaker delivered the final sentence in the high-profile c...

Rapper Sexyy Red swaps sides for endorsement in 2024 presidential election

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