Posted 6/21/12 9:32 pm EST by Rahman Dukes in Interviews, Music News
The NBA Finals kicks into high gear tonight with the Miami Heat looking to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder for their first Larry O' Brien trophy in the LeBron James era. James and the rest of the Big Three are hosting OKC's Kevin Durant and fearless point guard Russell Westbrook in a must win showdown for the Thunder. Read More...
Posted 6/19/12 11:58 pm EST by Rahman Dukes in Interviews, Music News
Not even an injured LeBron James could slow down the Miami Heat. Despite a 40-plus point playoff record from OKC guard Russell Westbrook, the Heat defeated the Thunder 104-98 now just one win away from winning their first championship in the LeBron James era. Westbrook played one of the most memorable NBA Finals performances with 43 points 7 rebounds and five assists but made a bad foul when he injured Mario Chalmers following a game deciding jump ball. After a three point basket from a limping James, Heat guard Mario Chalmers kept his team in the game with a total of 25 points. Miami play again at the American Airlines arena on Thursday night in what can be the day Lebron has been chasing for nine seasons.
In the MTV News Hip-Hop Finals Eminem continues to dominated in the now lopsided match against Rick Ross and his Maybach Music Group. From the gate Maybach has been dealt a severe blow from Shady and has yet to recover. Shady 2.0 now leads MMG with 94% of the votes. Read More...
Posted 6/18/12 10:01 am EST by Rahman Dukes in Interviews, Jam of the Week, Music News
Memphis rapper Yo Gotti is back with another street banger on the latest "I Got Dat Sack." Be sure to check Gotti out on the network as the clip is certified as the MTV JAM of the week.
Posted 6/16/12 3:58 pm EST by Rahman Dukes in Interviews, Music News
By Rob Markman
We already know Machine Gun Kelly is a wild boy, but now the Cleveland, Ohio rapper's bad boy rep may cost him. Not only is MGK being sued by a club bouncer, Kellz may also be facing a ban at New York City's Highline Ballroom where he is scheduled to perform Sunday night with Tech N9ne. Still the Hottest Breakthrough MC insists that he is being unfairly targeted. Read More...
Posted 6/16/12 3:46 pm EST by Rahman Dukes in Interviews, Music News
Last year rapper Big Sean put his name behind the Adidas brand for the groundbreaking release of Adidas' Adizero Crazy Light shoe. This past May the shoe conglomerate stepped their game up unveiling the new, lighter shoe with the Crazy Light 2.0. In this clip the masterminds behind Adizero elaborate on the importance of the music industry's impact on the shoe game and their upcoming plans for the sneaker.
Posted 6/16/12 2:04 pm EST by Rahman Dukes in Birthdays, Interviews, Music News
Happy born day to the late great Tupac Shakur. Today 'Pac would have celebrated what would have been his 41st birthday so to acknowledge the milestone we decided to bring back one of our pieces from the vault of close friend Mike Tyson remembering his pal.
The last time Mike Tyson saw Tupac Shakur, it was September 7, 1996. Read More...
Posted 6/15/12 5:44 pm EST by Rahman Dukes in Interviews, Mixtape Daily, Music News
New Jersey never did get the rap credit that it deserves. Trying to shine, while neighboring hip-hop's birthplace, does have its difficulties but Jersey has never had a problem producing top-notch rap talent. From Queen Latifah and Naughty by Nature to Redman and Lauryn Hill, NJ's rap contribution stretches way beyond the state's boarders. And now it may be time to add some new names to the long list of Jersey favorites, introducing: 280 Zone Boyz. Read More...
Posted 6/13/12 10:00 am EST by Rahman Dukes in Interviews, Music News
Don't blame Canibus, blame the injuries. The once fierce MC is finally speaking out days after one of the most talked about freestyles in hip-hop history, when The Ripper broke out a notepad to help him in his KOTD battle against opponent Dizaster. In a open letter on his Tumblr Can-I-Bus cited his injuries for the assistance, not a lack of talent. Read More...
Posted 6/12/12 8:34 pm EST by Rahman Dukes in Interviews, Music News, Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are
Two months of non-stop hip-hop action between some of the biggest and the best rap crews out culminated in the ultimate showdown between Eminem's Shady 2.0 and Rick Ross' budding Maybach Music Group empire. It was a hard fought battle on the road to the MTV News Hip-Hop Finals but the two respective crews managed to sustain the wraths of powerhouse rap crews including Roc Nation, TDE, G.O.O.D. Music, Diplomats, G-Unit, Taylor Gang, Odd Future, Grand Hustle and more. Read More...
Posted 6/11/12 5:34 pm EST by Rahman Dukes in Interviews, Music News
Waka Flocka Flame has some words for fellow rapper Rick Ross.
Waka Flocka Flame doesn't dabble in rap politics. The outspoken Atlanta rap star hasn't yet mastered the art of being diplomatic and he most likely never will. In his most recent interview with Complex magazine, Waka weighed in on Jay-Z, Kanye West, Rick Ross and other rappers he feels have capitalized off of his rowdy, down-bottom sound. Read More...
