In the wake of that inadvertent KONY claim (a Kurupt reference that was misinterpreted yet people still ran with it anyway) from Kendrick Lamar, and those not-so-subtle comments from Trinidad Jame$, you could say that New York hip-hop's been under a bit of scrutiny this year.
There's Boogie Down Production's 'Criminal Minded. The Beastie Boys' legendary 'Licensed to Ill. Eric B. & Rakim's 'Paid in Full.' Hip-hop has plenty of albums that are considered landmarks in the culture, but what do they mean for the casual fan? They're essential listens and are still on the playlist for many, but for others, do they extend beyond hip-hop homework? The answer is yes, with Wu-Tang Clan's epochal 'Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)' being one without question.
Fans have been patiently waiting for a sequel to 2001's hit movie "How High," and Method Man has one update on the project: Keep waiting.
Or in other words, don't hold your breath.
You see, "How High 2" has be
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival saw a handful of amazing performances over the weekend, but few could top the Wu-Tang Clan, who reunited on stage last night at the festival's Outdoor Theatre
Shaolin meets Yonkers on Wu-Block, a collaboration between the Wu-Tang Clan and D-Block that promises to be one of the hardest-hitting New York City hip-hop records of the fall.
Due out Oct. 9, the album features such Wu luminaries as Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Raekwon and GZA, as well as D-Block mem
Compton native Kendrick Lamar did an interesting interview with KYSDC.com, discussing his working relationship with Dr. Dre, his family's gang banging history, and why he chose a creative path.
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Chris Brown put on his director hat for the new video "Till I Die," which is featured on his forthcoming Fortune album, due July 3. The singer, who stars in the clip alongside Wiz Khalifa and Big Sean, dedicated the effort to th
"Where will you be," asks MTV2 in the exclusive clip provided to The BoomBox below, "when a party becomes a game show?" The network is talking about "Hip Hop Squares," a reboot of the classic "Hollywood Squares" show set to premiere May 22
Producer The Alchemist and rapper Oh No, under the name Gangrene, recently released their drug-inspired LP, 'Vodka & Ayahuasca.' The hip-hop duo have a knack for keeping things simple yet complex on the effort. The authentic rhymes and beats satisfy rap fans but the alb
Last week, The BoomBox premiered the behind-the-scenes visuals of Method Man's new video for 'World Gone Sour: The Lost Kids,' and now, the final product is here. The Wu-Tang Clan rapper has gone from performing ma