Articles Posted April 2009

  • The Rap Up Exclusive: ‘Notorious BIG Life’ Video

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    The Rap Up Exclusive: ‘Notorious BIG Life’ Video

    Remember when Voletta Wallace and Diddy teamed up to create the greatest cinematic masterpiece of the century? Well, you can now own this piece of history FOREVER. The epic Biggie biopic Notorious will see its…

  • Eminem ‘Relapse’ Artwork

    Eminem ‘Relapse’ Artwork

    Behold the alleged album cover for Eminem’s Relapse. I guess this means he’s serious about dropping an album this year, huh? Unfortunately, I don’t think Relapse album will be the blockbuster album Interscope is hoping…

  • Cuban Linx: Swishas and Erb

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    Cuban Linx: Swishas and Erb

    >>Why Are All The New Rappers So Damn Skinny? [Broken Cool] >>Eminem Relapse Album Cover [Rap Radar] >>NYU’s 2009 Strawberry Festival lineup (White Rabbits, more) [Brooklyn Vegan] >>John Mattheessen reviews Asleep in the Bread Aisle…

  • Meet Andrew

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    Meet Andrew

    Allow me to introduce you to Andrew Schweizer, a self-described “hooligan with words.” He’s your new neighborhood co-blogger and together we will attempt to shatter the sarcasm-o-meter. Andrew is already off to a good start,…

  • Contest: Win a Copy of ‘Notorious’ on DVD

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    Contest: Win a Copy of ‘Notorious’ on DVD

    20th Century Fox has teamed up with The Rap Up to offer a copy of Notorious on DVD to the reader who comes up with the best answers to the following questions: Name the top…

  • Coachella Looks Like Fun

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    Coachella Looks Like Fun

    Kanye looks like he’s having the best time of his life. I’ve never seen so many adorable minorities in one group photo. Only thing missing is Santogold.

  • Asher Roth – “Y.O.U.” (Feat. Slick Rick)

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    Asher Roth – “Y.O.U.” (Feat. Slick Rick)

    Asher Roth – “You” (Feat. Slick Rick) Oh hey, behold the bonus track from that “I Love College” guy. I gather that his debut album, Asleep in the Bed Aisle, is selling like hot cakes…

  • The Real – Pushing Buddens

    The Real – Pushing Buddens

    Joe Budden and KING Magazine’s latest cover girl Tahiry stop by the Rosenthal Mansion for couple’s therapy. Tahiry ends up shaking her money maker for the fellas.

  • Nicki Minaj – “I Get Crazy” (Feat. Lil Wayne)

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    Nicki Minaj – “I Get Crazy” (Feat. Lil Wayne)

    Nicki Minaj – “I Get Crazy” (Feat. Lil Wayne) For the uninitiated, Nicki Minaj is a Young Money Entertainment vixen and newest female emcee to invade the rap game. The Jamaica, Queens-bred writer, singer, songwriter…

  • 20 Best Hip-Hop Joints to Smoke To

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    20 Best Hip-Hop Joints to Smoke To

    [Guest Post by: Felonious Rambler] Growing up in the great State of Texas, immersed in the culture of the Third Coast, I’ve smoked bud of all types and by every method. Everyone has a favorite…

  • Twitpic of the Day: Ashton and Diddy Tweet Together

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    Twitpic of the Day: Ashton and Diddy Tweet Together

    *Yawn* Ashton Kutcher and CNN had a battle of the tweets to see who’ll be the first to reach 1 million followers on Twitter. After edging out CNN for the attention whore tiara, Kutcher went…

  • The Rap Up Is for the Grown & Sexy

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    The Rap Up Is for the Grown & Sexy

    It’s funny how you go scouring for a new Lil Wayne story and stumble upon something totally outrageous. Apparently, MTV and VH1 have launched a new Internet cult they’re fancy-calling MTVN Thirtysomethings Tribe. This is…

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