The BET Hip-Hop Awards aired last night and although big winner Kanye West didn’t show up, his fellow emcees made the show a lively one. West was nominated for an impressive 17 awards but he wasn’t there to accept the six he did win. Despite his absence, the show went on without a hitch. There [...]
Stars Pack a Manhattan Chapel for Chris Lighty’s Funeral
September 5, 2012 | Posted by
It was like a who’s who of hip hop history packed into a Manhattan funeral home today to pay their respects to mogul Chris Lighty. Stars like LL Cool J, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Missy Elliott, Q-Tip, Russell Simmons, Busta Rhymes, 50 Cent, Grandmaster Flash packed the standing-room-only chapel, showing their love for Lighty, 44, who [...]
Large Professor Recalls Working with Nas, Rakim, Busta Rhymes, Slick Rick to Sway Calloway – Video
July 16, 2012 | Posted by
Though Large Professor’s Professor @ Large album just dropped, the legendary producer/emcee has no issue recalling the past. In a recent interview with Sway Calloway on SwaysUniverse.com, Large Pro recalled one of his most famous tracks, “Live at the Barbeque,” which included a very young Nas’ recording debut. The song was featured on Main Source’s [...]
