Rick Ross Revisits 50 Cent Feud, "The Mob Bosses Always Get Whacked At The End"
Southern rap star Rick Ross opens up about his motivation behind striking first during his infamous feud with 50 Cent two years ago in the new issue of RESPECT magazine. Speaking with renowned rap journalist Elliott Wilson, Ross justified going after the “bully” in 2009. “It boiled down to what really was going on. It wasn’t nothing at the time that was personal against 50 Cent, but he was attacking people, and began... Read More
Former Hot97 Radio Personality "Megatron" murder
Police are investigating a shooting on Staten Island that left a popular DJ dead. The New York City Police Department says Corey McGriff, 32, also known as “DJ Megatron,” was shot in his stomach around 2 a.m. on Osgood Avenue in Clifton. He was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been made in the case. McGriff was a DJ on radio station “Hot 97″ and also appeared on the popular BET show “106 and Park and Cam’ron’s... Read More
A Cultural Odyssey' reveals a musical revolution
Hip-hop now has a historical tome as bold and colorful as the larger-than-life people who built its history. Long before Jay-Z, Kanye West, Eminem or Lil Wayne ruled the billion-dollar-a-year industry, the path was paved by DJ Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, Grandwizard Theodore, LA Sunshine and Kurtis Blow. Given hip-hop’s influential 37-year history, “it needed to be celebrated in a size and scope that would be as impactful as the... Read More
big daddy kane to drop new album!!
Big Daddy Kane, who is known to be one of the most influential MC’s in Hip-Hop is working on releasing a new album called ‘The Last Supper’. In this interview with GWHH he explains the concept of the LP and what we should be expecting from it. “I got a live album I’m doing with my whole band featuring my man Showtime who sings with Pharoahe Monch. It’s a Hip Hop/Soul album really paying homage to ’60s and ’70s soul... Read More
[AUDIO] Get Wit Blaze Blackheart
British newcomer Blaze Blackheart brings on the happy vibes with his new single, “I Feel Alright,” which includes a clever sample of The Fatback Band’s “I Found Lovin’.” The song is a buzzing slice of hip pop dominated by a bright melody, shiny synths and a catchy, funked up club groove that perfectly fit Blaze’s lyrics about living it up and letting go. “It’s Alright” is simply too irresistible to... Read More
Nicki Minaj Interview W/ Semtex
Nicki talks about her fans, the paparazzi attention, her hotel wanting to kick her out, Moment 4 Life w/ Drake, Pink Friday, Lil Wayne & much more! Read the rest of this entry for the full 5 part interview! Click here to listen Read More
UK rapper Tinie Tempah speaks about touring with Rihanna, his take on Nicki Minaj's English accent
Tinie Tempah is the dope UK rapper who’s beginning to take the U.S. by storm. GlobalGrind caught up with the busy rapper to discuss UK vs. U.S. hip-hop, touring with Rihanna, his take on Nicki Minaj’s English accent, and his amazing music. Global Grind: You’ve just been nominated for four BRIT Awards, how does it feel? Tinie Tempah: I’m a little bit speechless. I always kind of hoped for a nomination or maybe two at a push, but... Read More
[AUDIO] KING "GOING OFF" (DIRTY)****
Take a listen to the Homie King’s Smash Hit [GOING OFF] Get Wit It Mag is definitely #WITIT so we advice you to be so also!!! [audio http://getwititmagazine.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/king-going-off-main-dirty.mp3] Download Read More
New Online Series by Naughty By Nature
New Online Series from Naughty by Nature Starring Trench, Ice T and Marc John Jefferies, Directed Naughty by Nature “YOU’RE EITHER WIT IT OR NOT” Read More
Economy is not stopping Nicki's say, out shine 2pac's " All eyes n me"
RANDOM FACTS!!!!!……..EVERYBODY BLAMING LOW ALBUM SALES ON THE ECONOMY, BUT DID YOU NICKI MINAJ ” PINK FRIDAY ” OUTSOLD 2 PAC ” ME AGAINST THE WORLD ” (FIRST WEEK SALES) DETAILS INISIDE – HIP HOP NEWS 24-7.COM RANDOM FACTS!!!!!……..EVERYBODY BLAMING LOW ALBUM SALES ON THE ECONOMY, BUT DID YOU NICKI MINAJ ” PINK FRIDAY ” OUTSOLD 2 PAC ” ME AGAINST THE WORLD ” (FIRST... Read More
XXL's Break Down Of Female Rap Debuts
As the newest female MC, Nicki Minaj has had hip-hop’s attention since the release of her debut LP, Pink Friday (Young Money/Universal Records). Featuring guest appearances from Eminem, Rihanna, Drake and Kanye West, the project was one of the most anticipated rap albums of 2010. Minaj’s comparisons to other women rhyme slingers caused XXL to feel a bit nostalgic, so we looked back at 10 important female rappers’ debut albums to see how... Read More
Update On Kurtis Blow Busted For Weed At LAX
UPDATE: Kurtis Blow Slams Drug Bust Reports, “TMZ Is Bugging” Hip-Hop pioneer Kurtis Blow has stepped forward to address speculation claiming he was arrested today on drug possession charges in California. Hitting up Twitter, Blow denied reports of being arrested for marijuana. Confirmation from a Los Angeles airport source has also been made. A spokesman for the L.A. airport police tells E! News that Blow (real name Kurtis Walker... Read More
Jay-z Writes letter to judge to release drug dealer childhood friend
The rapper Jay-Z last year wrote a letter to a federal judge offering employment to a jailed cocaine trafficker for whom the star once reportedly worked as a street-level crack dealer, court records show. In a letter to Judge Benson Legg, the performer (real name: Shawn Carter) detailed a $50,000 job offer for Emory Jones to work as an executive assistant at Roc Apparel Group. Jay-Z’s letter, a copy of which you’ll find here, identified... Read More
