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Atlanta, Georgia emcee Jay NiCE & the local Dump Gawd himself Tha God Fahim are back for their 5th collaborative EP. Both of whom have worked with each other countless times in the past several years, teaming up for the collab album Strictly 4 My D.U.M.P.E.R.Z. during the spring of 2018 & the Bloodspiller EP almost 3 years ago. Dump Gawd: Hyperbolic Time Chamber Rap 12 produced by Nicholas Craven became their greatest joint offering yet, coming off the 17th & 18th chapters to run it back for the 20th.“Panamera” soulfully sets the tone with both of them talking about their flows leading to streams & income whereas “The Yolk” takes a funkier approach…
Ahead of the New York City mayoral election, candidate Zohran Mamdani made campaign stops around New York City over the weekend, one of which saw him dancing to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” in a nightclub. Fans at PinkPantheress’ Brooklyn concert got an unexpected political cameo when New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani appeared mid-show with a message for the crowd. During the singer’s performance of “True Romance” at Kings Theatre on Friday, October 24, Mamdani popped up on the venue’s big screen holding his hands high with the words “Our Time Has Come Vote Nov 4” written across…
Blueface is back and he’s already making headlines with a wild appearance on DDG’s livestream.On Monday night (Nov. 3), the Los Angeles rapper sat down for his first interview since being released from prison on Sunday (Nov. 2). Blue’s talk with DDG featured some wild moments, including an appearance from Chrisean Rock, who playfully attacked Blue with a shoebox while he was trying to record.In another odd section of the interview, Blue hopped on the phone with his new girlfriend and talked explicitly about sex on speakerphone while DDG listened on awkwardly.Blue also addressed his weight gain in prison and…
Kith has officially announced its latest collaboration with the New York Knicks, inspired by the 1982-83 season, the birth year of Knicks Creative Director and Kith Founder & CEO Ronnie Fieg. The capsule bridges the franchise’s history with modern day culture, spotlighting the evolution of Knicks aesthetics from the Navy and Red color era of the early 80s to today’s iconic Orange and Blue. The new collection includes apparel, accessories, footwear, and special offerings for Kith Kids, debuting at Kith Night presented by Delta on November 5 at Madison Square Garden, when the Knicks face the Minnesota Timberwolves. The lookbook…
Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84, his family announced on Tuesday, Nov. 4. Cheney, a dominant force in Republican politics and a key figure in U.S. foreign and domestic policy in the early 2000s, passed away surrounded by his loved ones. Cheney served two terms as vice president under President George W. Bush, holding one of the most influential vice presidencies in modern history. Before serving alongside Bush, Cheney built a long career in public service, holding roles including White House Chief of Staff, Wyoming Congressman, and Secretary of Defense. In a statement…
Dick Cheney died at his Wyoming home Monday morning, ending the life of one of America’s most powerful and divisive vice presidents who became an unlikely enemy of Hip-Hop culture through his family’s crusade against Eminem. The 84-year-old Republican powerhouse, who served as George W. Bush’s vice president from 2001 to 2009, passed away from complications related to his long battle with heart disease, according to family sources. While Cheney built his legacy on foreign policy and conservative politics, Hip-Hop heads will remember him for a different reason: his wife Lynne Cheney’s relentless attacks on rap music, particularly her targeting…
On this day in Hip Hop history, Brooklyn’s own living legend Jay-Z released his sophomore album In My Lifetime, Vol. 1. Debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200 and selling over a million copies within a year of it’s release, this album marked the beginning of the Roc La Familia Dynasty. With this album, Jay-Z began to move away from the popular theme of mafioso rap that had taken New York by storm. He and his Roc-a-Fella cohorts brought in a new trend altogether, ushering in the Jiggy Era. With Jay-Z’s artistic maturity came a more seasoned swagger. Musically, Jay-Z operated with…
On this day in film history, Hype Williams’ 1998 masterpiece Belly was released in theaters. Starring New York legends Nas and DMX, Belly follows the life and times of Tommy Bunds (DMX) and Sincere (Nas). The two get by as run-of-the-mill professional criminals ducking and dodging their way to their idea of a better life. While DMX’s character is fine with continuing to stick and move and stack as much money as possible until it catches up with him, Nas’ role is looking to better himself and move his family ‘back to Africa’. The film’s star-studded cast included Taral Hicks,…
On this day in Hip-Hop history, veteran MC Rakim released his debut solo LP, The 18th Letter. Coming off of the infamous split of Eric B. and Rakim and a five-year hiatus, this album was surprisingly thorough and left no room to doubt Rakim’s resilience in the ever-changing Hip-Hop world. Although far removed from his heyday, Rakim delivered an LP that debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 and stayed true to the technique that made him rich. Tapping-producing legends DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Clark Kent(RIP), and Father Shaheed(RIP), Rakim produced a solid Golden Era album at a time when mafioso rap was taking New York by…
Nicki Minaj stirred controversy online after reacting with enthusiasm to a White House TikTok that featured a mashup of her 2012 Hip-Hop track “Beez in the Trap” and 4 Non Blondes’ 1993 rock anthem “What’s Up” — all set to a montage of Donald and Melania Trump. The official White House TikTok account posted the video, which quickly caught fire on social media. Minaj responded on X with a post that left many scratching their heads. @whitehouse The best to ever do it 🇺🇸 ♬ original sound – The White House “The President & First Lady of the UNITED STATES…