•CNN International gets Bush and Blair mixed up for 12 seconds.•Lily Allen likely to face charges for attacking a stalker-azzi .•Crazed fan straddles the Purple One before being pulled away by security.
Def Jam will release The Definition of X: Pick of the Litter–a collection of X’s most ridiculous hits–on June 12. DMX – Definition of X: Pick of the Litter Tracklist1. Prayer II2. Ruff Ryders Anthem3.…
Today is National Apology Day in the U.S. -Akon apologizes for humpty hump flap. [CNN] -Rush apologizes for calling Obama a ‘mouse’. [About] -Master P makes up for years of profiting from ‘explicit lyrics’ by…
Phew! I can’t believe it’s been two years since I launched The Rap Up. What started as one man’s rant-land has now turned into a hip-hop hive. I remember back when I would spend hours…
The latest to jump on the Imus bandwagon is a porno company, which (unsurprisingly) lacks the capacity to distinguish between ‘free speech’ and ignorance. “We see this as a free speech issue. As an adult…
::Rob G’s “Reppin’ My Block” music video. -Caught on Tape: T.I. threatens some jerk for throwing water bottles at him. [HHC] -That explains why my auto loan is higher than a kite. [Eurweb] -Prince is…
Even at 62, The Teacha is still showing you how to do this, son. Hip-Hop Lives arrives on May 22nd. (Shout to SmashTube)
I started this list as an idea for The Rap Up but decided there’s no fun in tackling it alone. Besides, with more folks on board, you’re guaranteed a variety of ideas and suggestions. That…
-Russell Simmons’ new book makes NY Times Bestsellers List [AHH] -Speaking of which, Rush has endorsed a Democratic candidate for ’08. [About] -Gwen Stefani will not be inviting Akon to dinner anytime soon. [HHC] -Hip-Hop’s…
::Tao Beach Club launch, hosted by Billionaire Hov -50′s mansion up for sale. Looks like Boo Boo is ready to move back to the hood. [Courant]-Top 10 R&B Songs That Sampled Hip-Hop Songs [Street Census]-Black…
Re-posted for emphasis. Akon went and got himself dropped from Verizon, which happens to be my cell phone service provider. Verizon will no longer promote on their cell phone service–ring tones, V-Cast videos, etc. ‘Kon…
Fabolous takes the time to remind you that he’s rich and you’re not. His Def Jam debut, From Nothin’ to Somethin’, drops on June 12. See also:Fabolous – From Nothin’ to Somethin’ Tracklist