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Joell Ortiz Talks Big Pun Drama, Blasts Cuban Link
Joell Ortiz Talks Big Pun Drama, Blasts Cuban Link
Joell Ortiz Talks Big Pun Drama, Blasts Cuban Link
Slaughterhouse rapper Joell Ortiz has finally addressed the recent ill will regarding his 'Big Pun's Back' freestyle, which received unexpected criticism from Big Pun's widow, Liza Rios, and several of the late rapper's associates. While the Brooklyn rapper claims that he intended the song to be a tribute to Pun's memory, Rios and former Terror Squad members Cuban Link and Tony Sunshine took issue
Fat Joe Talks Weight Loss, ‘If I Could Be 1000 Pounds I Would’
Fat Joe Talks Weight Loss, ‘If I Could Be 1000 Pounds I Would’
Fat Joe Talks Weight Loss, ‘If I Could Be 1000 Pounds I Would’
Fat Joe has been known to boast about a stature that rivaled protégé Big Pun's in girth. So when the husky rapper, who once tipped scales at 400 pounds, debuted his new 265-pound frame in his 'Drop A Body' video earlier this week, fans were understandably concerned. In a video ...
Big Pun’s Widow Angered by Joell Ortiz’ ‘Pun Back’ Tribute
Big Pun’s Widow Angered by Joell Ortiz’ ‘Pun Back’ Tribute
Big Pun’s Widow Angered by Joell Ortiz’ ‘Pun Back’ Tribute
Brooklyn, New York rapper Joell Ortiz has incurred the ire of legendary rapper Big Pun's widow with his new freestyle 'Big Pun Back.' The song, a take on Meek Mill and Rick Ross' Tupac tribute 'Tupac Back,' was intended as a similar homage to the fallen Bronx rapper, born Christopher Rios, who died of a heart attack in 2000...
LL Cool J, Ludacris and A Tribe Called Quest Join ‘Rapstar’ Roster
LL Cool J, Ludacris and A Tribe Called Quest Join ‘Rapstar’ Roster
LL Cool J, Ludacris and A Tribe Called Quest Join ‘Rapstar’ Roster
'Def Jam Rapstar,' a new Guitar Hero-esque game that involves karaoke performances of hip-hop classics and freestyles is nearing its release on October 5 and the list of artists contributing to the game continues to grow larger. Now, LL Cool J, A Tribe Called Quest, Big Pun and Ludacris have been added to the game's roster with some of their classic cuts...
Top Ten Hip-Hop Soundtracks of the ’90s
Top Ten Hip-Hop Soundtracks of the ’90s
Top Ten Hip-Hop Soundtracks of the ’90s
In the '90s, every hip-hop-themed movie had its own original soundtrack. Classics like 'Colors,' 'Boyz N the Hood' and 'Menace II Society' came strapped with sound pieces that matched the tone of the films perfectly. Though they ranged in quality from life-changing to "say what...
Comics Alliance Examines How Hip-Hop and Superheroes Mix
Comics Alliance Examines How Hip-Hop and Superheroes Mix
Comics Alliance Examines How Hip-Hop and Superheroes Mix
Comic book culture Web site Comics Alliance put up a great piece on the long-standing relationship between rap and comics. It's no secret that everyone from the Wu-Tang Clan and DOOM to blockbuster artists like Jay-Z and 50 Cent have often name checked and compared their rhyme prowess to having otherworldly powers...
The Beatnuts Tell Their Story in Off-Broadway Play
The Beatnuts Tell Their Story in Off-Broadway Play
The Beatnuts Tell Their Story in Off-Broadway Play
Nineties hip-hop duo, The Beatnuts, are bringing a blast from the past to New York City this fall with their plans to star in an off-Broadway play titled 'Deez Nuts,' that tells the story of their musical career. The show, which is written by Sacha Jenkins, the co-founder of Egotrip and VH1's (White) Rapper Show will be set in Corona, Queens, the hometown of the famous hip-hop twosome...

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