Rick Ross set the internet ablaze yesterday when New York’s Hot 97 DJ Funkmaster Flex debuted “3 Kings” off his upcoming album “God Forgives, I Don’t.” The song, which features hip-hop legends Dr. Dre and Jay-Z, is the first single from his latest project. The Miami native sat down with MTV in Washington, D.C. to [...]
Rick Ross: Recording With Dr. Dre, Jay-Z ‘Biggest Collaboration In Hip Hop’
July 20, 2012 | Posted by
Journalist Prank Sends Rapper Pitbull to Alaska
July 18, 2012 | Posted by
Rap star Pitbull has performed all over the United States during his meteoric rise to fame. But his next stop is a place few Americans have ever seen: Kodiak, Alaska. The tour stop was announced on Tuesday and, according to Fox News, the trip is a result of a marketing deal and a little mischief [...]
Meek Mill Apologizes for ‘Amen’ Controversy
July 18, 2012 | Posted by
Rapper Meek Mill went to 106 & Park yesterday in an attempt to clear the air about the controversy his new smash single “Amen” has caused in the Christian community because of lyrics that appear to link sex and sexy women to church. “People find all types of stuff offensive. I don’t think no preacher [...]
50 Cent Supports Frank Ocean But Questions Timing
July 17, 2012 | Posted by
Several heavyweights in the hip hop community have come forward in support of Odd Future’s Frank Ocean, who recently revealed that his first love was a man. To Ocean’s list of supporters we can add rapper 50 Cent, not exactly known for frequently exhibiting his compassionate side. “Anyone that has a problem with Frank Ocean [...]
Chicago Bred MC Rockie Fresh Looks to Take Over
July 15, 2012 | Posted by
MC Rockie Fresh, 21, has used his blend of alternative rock with rapid-fire flow to build a solid fan base. Those who were unfamiliar with the Chicago bred MC will soon receive a crash course, as his recent signing with Rick Ross’s Maybach Music Group has set the industry abuzz. Signing with Ross’s imprint has [...]
Young Black Pilot Flies Around World and Inspires Others
July 12, 2012 | Posted by
On March 23, 2007, Barrington Irving, who was just 23 at the time, set out on a 97-day journey that would not only change his life, but also remind young black children across America that with hard work and dedication anything is truly possible. Irving is the first black person to fly around the globe [...]
Obama Immigration Policy is Challenged in Chicago by Rahm Emanuel
July 11, 2012 | Posted by
A few weeks after the Supreme Court ruled primarily in favor of the Obama administration’s immigration enforcement powers in its suit against Arizona, federal officials are now facing resistance from a surprising source, Obama’s hometown of Chicago. According to the New York Times, Chicago Mayor and former Obama Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel said he [...]
Is This Team As Good As the 1992 ‘Dream Team’?
July 9, 2012 | Posted by
After the unbelievable global spectacle of the first Dream Team at the 1992 Olympics, the U.S. might have assembled Dream Team 2 this year, with stars like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and Carmelo Anthony all competing on the same team. The first Dream Team was something the world had [...]
UFC Champ Anderson Silva Makes Quick Work of Chael Sonnen
July 9, 2012 | Posted by
While Anderson Silva wasn’t able to break any of Chael Sonnen’s bones as he had promised in the pre-fight press conference, he still was able to defeat Sonnen by TKO in the second round of their rematch this weekend at UFC 148. Their first fight was a thriller at UFC 117 when Sonnen dominated an [...]
Felix and Tarmoh Win Respective 200m Heats
June 29, 2012 | Posted by
Allyson Felix and Jeneba Tarmoh both breezed through their 200-meter heats during the U.S. Olympic track trials on a rainy Thursday night in Eugene, Oregon. What was even more impressive was how tight-lipped the two remain about their impending showdown for the final Olympic spot in the 100-meter dash. Last week Felix and Tarmoh’s tie [...]
