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Horrorcore Rapper Necro to Star in Horror Flick, ‘The Super’
If there is any rapper that would be perfect for a starring turn in a horror or snuff film, it would be the longtime independent MC Necro. That's exactly what he's about to do in a new horror flick entitled 'The Super.' Within, Necro will play a character by the name of Detective Sardusky -- a dirty cop that's equally adept in corruption and bad attitude...
New York Times Explores Dr. Seuss Rap Connection
Every year, legendary children's author Dr. Seuss gets some media attention on the anniversary of his birthday (March 2). This year, the New York Times chose to explore the connection between Dr. Seuss and the world of hip-hop.
"I am not the first to notice that Dr...
Eminem Rarities Compilation Spreads Online
Earlier this week, we unveiled an Eminem freestyle where he went hard over 50 Cent's 'I Get Money' beat and sounded more like his old self than the recent, more uplifting material featured on his uber-successful 'Recovery.' This was the old Eminem with the wacky accents, quicktake punchlines, grossout humor, rapidfire flow and general offensiveness that used to horrify most of mainstream America..
Rebel Diaz Arts Collective Bringing Hip-Hop Back to Bronx
The South Bronx will forever remain the birthplace of hip-hop, and these days the New York City borough is still facilitating the movement. A reporter from the NY Daily News went deep and found a new crew called the Rebel Diaz Arts Collective...
Tech N9ne Sued for ‘Illegal Artist Usage’
Hip-hop has always been a genre based around collaboration and labels usually turn the other way when one of their artists chooses to step outside the roster and throw down a verse somewhere else. That's not what happened for Brandon "Bizzy" Evans, though...
Russell Simmons to Lead ‘I Am a Muslim, Too’ Rally This Weekend
On March 6, Russell Simmons plans to lead over 75 interfaith, nonprofit, governmental and civil liberties groups in a rally that supports Muslim rights within the U.S. The gathering, an apparent response to Congressional hearings by Peter King (R-LI), aims to show a united American community with full cooperation amongst various religions...
Bernard Hopkins Eyes 50 Cent for Lead Role in Biopic
When boxer Bernard Hopkins began to reflect on his life and think about potentially making a biopic out of his trials, rapper 50 Cent was the first actor that came to mind. Hopkins, who will try to become boxing's oldest world champion this summer at the age of 46, says he has the financial backing for a film and wants to get his ideal actor onboard...
Odd Future Mock Music Industry in ‘Funny or Die’ Clip
Los Angeles hip-hop collective Odd Future continues to make inroads to mainstream culture. For the group's next stop, they have hooked-up with producers at 'Funny or Die' to create a new sketch that spoofs the music industry's mostly clueless embrace of the group...
GZA Developing, Not Starring in TV Series
Over the weekend, news spread that GZA and his manager were creating a new show for FX about their experiences in the music industry. Reports said the show would touch on an existential aging rapper and younger white manager trying to keep him afloat...
Eminem Throws Shots at Kanye and Jay-Z in ‘I Get Money’ Leak
While Kanye West won the ultimate album sales battle against 50 Cent in 2007, 50 clearly won the "biggest beat" contest with the unflappable 'I Get Money.' At the time, it seemed like every rapper took their turn over the track's razorsharp synth lines and gargantuan drums, yet somehow an Eminem freestyle over the beat took four years to surface...