The battle between A Tribe Called Quest and documentarian Michael Rapapaort is heating up. Q-Tip, who has previously denounced the doc 'Beats, Rhymes and Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest,' elaborated on why he and the rest of his ATCQ members are unhappy with how the production side of the film has been handled.
The anticipated documentary 'Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest' premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January, despite the controversy between the film's director Michael Rapaport and Tribe frontman Q-Tip. Now, the film, has been officially picked up b
Despite receiving a major backlash for snatching the Grammy Award for Best New Artist from Drake and Justin Bieber's powerful clutches this past Sunday, Jazz bassist Esperanza Spalding has gained a major ally in the ranks of hip-hop's elite: Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest. The legendary producer/
Grammys night is often a forum for the outspoken and Twitter is a virtual vehicle for the vocal. From rave reviews of their colleagues' performances to reactions to surprise wins and award upsets, here is the night recapped according to some of hip-hop and R&B's most opinionated tweeters.
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It has been five years since hip-hop production virtuoso James "J Dilla/Jay Dee" Yancey passed away from complications of lupus. In a too short career, the Detroit native amassed a substantial production discography with his group Slum Village, as a solo MC and via his collaborations with the likes of Q-
Q-Tip and Slum Village member T3 have both signed on to appear at the J Dilla Foundation's 2nd annual One Won't Do 2: J Dilla Tribute and Fundraiser. The event will celebrate the life of the late producer and feature a performance by Dilla's younger brother, rapper Illa J.
The event which will
The highly-anticipated A Tribe Called Quest documentary 'Beats, Rhymes and Life' will debut as an official selection at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, but Q-Tip is at still at odds with the film's director Michael Rapaport.
Tip first addressed his issues with the film on Twitter, explaining
Actor Michael Rapaport has finally addressed the controversy regarding his highly anticipated A Tribe Called Quest documentary 'Beats, Rhymes and Life.'
The film, an official selection at the Sundance Film Fe
Phife Dawg has had his share of health problems over the years, but the A Tribe Called Quest MC is returning to the fold in 2011 with a brand new EP. In addition to Q-Tip's follow-up to 2008's excellent 'The Renaissance,' Phife will drop 'Elma's Grandso
Last Thursday (Dec. 2), Q-Tip tweeted his disapproval of the upcoming A Tribe Called Quest documentary, 'Beats Rhymes & Fights,' which is being helmed by actor Michael Rapaport. Save for a quick line announcing that he would not "support" the film, he declined to reveal further detail