Nas and Pharrell Speak On Why Rappers Dont Visit Africa More Often

I hope this changes things and more artist go to Africa, because what is perceived is what is believed in this crazy world we are living in. I fully agree with Nas on that, everything is portrayed in a negative light and that scares some ppl away from wanting to visit.

I feel there are Africans who were born here who dont wanna go visit because of stories they have heard. I have no doubt it is hard out there but honestly, its hard out here as well. So either way you have to learn how to adapt and cope. I personally have not been myself but I can not wait till the day I get the opportunity to go back home and see what it is like for myself.

At the same time Nas almost makes it seem like African's look down on African Americans but it actually goes both ways. Across the board communication needs to revamped so there is a sense of pride no matter what side of the continent you reside on. In the end, we all come from the same place.

"Trouble In The Water" Movie Trailer

Just because you don't see it in the news does not mean its still not going on. This is a very powerful documentary and I hope you get a chance to see it.

Vote For "That One"

Man I thought I was losing my mind when I heard McLame say that during last nights debate.  That is a grown man who is extremely successful, with a wife and two kids and the only label you have for him is that one?! Sometimes you dont know what to say.........so instead I hired Diddy to speak for me. Tell them how I feel Shiny Suit Man...




Stand up and vote on November 4th, being registered to vote is only the first step....

Hip-Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 10/05/08 (Top Ten)

T.I. #1  "Paper Trail" 568,383 (1st wk)- 569, 361

Robin Thicke #3 "Something Else" 136,944 (1st wk)- 137,204


Young Jeezy "The Recession" #12 38,754- 489,675 total


Lil Wayne "Tha Carter III" #14 34,553- 2,523,278 total


The Game "LAX" #18 28,105- 476,020

#43 Murs "Murs For President"  12, 159 (this week) 12, 590 total

#45 DJ Khaled "We Global" 11,863 (this week)  79, 490 total

#88 LL Cool J  "Exit 13"  6,940 (this week) 73,112 total

#99 Z-Ro "Crack" 5,793 (this week)  16,310 total

#199 T.I. "T.I. vs T.I.P." 3,271 (this week) 1,309, 476 total

Kanye West - Love Lockdown Video

To: Your Ipod, Love Hip-Hop

I thought this picture was hilarious lol

50 Cent- Get Up [Snippet] (Produced by Swiss Beatz)

http://www.zshare.net/audio/201217549725c646/

Akon ft Lil Wayne- I'M So Paid

http://www.zshare.net/audio/201163820cb0b233/

Ludacris ft T-Pain - One More Drink

http://www.zshare.net/audio/20115152246abe19/

Cassidy ft Murda Mook- Expect The Unexpected

http://www.zshare.net/audio/201157462e471b6e/

Jay-Z - Lick A Shot For Obama (Interlude for upcoming  Green Lantern Mixtape "Yes We Can"

http://www.zshare.net/audio/20114558850405da/

Freeway- Baby Back

http://www.zshare.net/audio/2011493865543920/

Rick Ross Admits To Being A Correctional Officer

Rick Ross has opened up to the public about being a correctional officer before becoming a rapper. In the newest issue of Don Diva Magazine he admits he was a Florida Correctional officer for 18 months. He also had this to say:

"Yes, it's me," Ross tells Don Diva. "I never tried to hide my past. I put my name inside my CDs. My company has my [Social Security number]. I could've put a company name...I done been up and I done been down and that's what makes me what I am. I never ratted on a nigga. I never prosecuted a nigga. I never locked up a nigga, that's first and foremost. I always felt that me being the nigga that I am, I never owed a nigga an explanation. When I'm making my music and I'm talking about blow, it's because I did it. When I say that I'm rich off cocaine, it's because I did it. Those are the street principals that apply."

Personally I dont really care if he was a correctional police officer cause that's neither here nor there. If he did do everything he rapped about that's fine, if not that's fine too. I dont buy his albums or post his freestyles based on the fact he used to sell drugs. I support because I feel like he is a talented artist. His past is his past, for whatever reason he didnt want to come out and admit it before, is his choice entirely. Hip-Hop has seen worse and let worse go [i.e Wayne Kissing Baby in the MOUTH] so this situation can not be that big. His success took a shot at him. Shouts out to Rick Ross, visit www.deeperthanrap.com,  I believe that is also the name of his upcoming album or maybe it is a mixtape....I am not sure, I will get back to you on that one lol. 

In the mean time, lets get back to the Music

Talib Kweli & David Banner Headline Hip Hop Live Tour

As ya'll may already know Sony is kicking of it Hip Hop Live Tour.  Talib Kweli, David Banner, B.O.B.  and Little Brother will embark on a 19-day nationwide tour. Concert goers will also get to a chance to hear these artist perform with The Rhythm Roots All Stars. They are a live band that has played for the likes of Outkast, Black Eyed Peas and much more.

As an added bonus, anyone who purchases a ticket will recieve a free pair of Sony EX Earbuds. For more information on the tour as well as purchase tickets visit this site. www.sony.com/hiphoplivetour.

Tour Dates (with Little Brother Supporting)

10/08/2008 Boulder, CO- Fox Theatre

10/10/2008 Minneapolis, MN- First Avenue

10/13/2008 Bloomington, IN- Bluebird

10/16/2008 Ft.Lauderdale-Revolution

Tour Dates (with B.O.B. supporting)

10/18/2008 Athens, GA- Georgia Theatre

10/19/2008 Asheville, NC-Orange Peel

10/20/2008 Washington, DC- 9:30 Club

10/21/2008 Philadelphia, PA- Trocadero

10/24/2008 Boston, MA-Showcase Live (Only Talib Kweli)

10/25/2008 New York, NY- Nokia Theatre