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Timbaland Cuts Chris Brown from His Album
Timbaland has removed Chris Brown’s vocals from a song titled “The One I Love,” which was set to appear on Tim’s new album, Shock Value II. Timbo’s manager, Marcus Spence, confirmed that Brown was dropped from the song. He insists the move was a creative decision ...
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Nikon Girl, Canon Boy
This is the story of a boy and a girl who fell for each other, irrespective of their difference in perspective. He’s a Canon gangsta. She’s a Nikon shawty. I’m a Nikon guy myself, and I approve of the way she handles that 85 mm. [Nikon Guy]
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Cuban Linx – Silverbacks
♣ Why I Hate Fantasy Football [Bleacher Report] ♣ 50 Cent & Eminem Behind-The-Scenes At American Music Awards [Hiptics] ♣ Dirty Money – Angels Feat. Lupe Fiasco [More Than Hip-Hop] ♣ And the world’s tallest model is…[Next Round] ♣ 7 sports franchises not to be thankful for this ...
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2Pac Sighting in Dallas, TX
2Pac was recently sighted in Dallas, TX, where he treated the crowd to an energetic rendition of “California Love.” This is his first sighting since popping up at an East Point bar in October Pac seems to be going through a skin rejuvenation process because he appears lighter than ...
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Wale’s Response
My piece on Wale’s unsuccessful debut has been making the rounds on the Internet and somehow found its way to the man himself. He was receptive to the analysis, but he also had some reservations. Many of you seem to agree with the first 6 points I raised. A few others noted that this ...
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Beanie Sigel Continues to Profess His Undying Love for Jay
Beanie Sigel Continues to Profess His Undying Love for Jay
therapup.uproxx.com — You know what this is? *rubs thumb and forefinger together* It’s the world’s smallest violin playing the world’s saddest song just for Beanie Sigel. (more) Beanie Sigel Continues to Profess His Undying Love for Jay
Pioneers of the Moonwalk
A TRU tipster sent me this jewel of a video which showcases the earliest forms of the famed “moonwalk” dance. Michael Jackson perfected and popularized the moonwalk, notably on his Motown 25 “Billie Jean” performance. But variations of the moonwalk already existed prior ...
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Oh Mary, You Make It Too Easy
Oh Mary, You Make It Too Easy
therapup.uproxx.com — One glance at Mary J Blige’s Twitter page and you’d swear Fantasia was proofreading her tweets. Yep, there’s plenty where this one came from. Mary, you can do better than this. I believe in you. Please get it together. (more) Oh Mary, You Make It Too Easy
Good Thing Dre Has His Priorities in Order
Good Thing Dre Has His Priorities in Order
therapup.uproxx.com — You want Dre to spend less time selling soda and headphones and spend more time on Detox, right? Well, the good doc has heard your prayers. While introducing “Club Beats” last night at the NYC Union Square Best Buy, Dr Dre was asked ... (more) Good Thing Dre Has His Priorities in Order
Michael Jordan Would Retire No.23 on One Condition
LeBron James recently proposed a league-wide retirement of Michael Jordan’s No.23 jersey. James says he’ll start by ditching his own No.23 in favor of a new jersey number (6) next season, which inspired last week’s post about the 12 Most Memorable Jersey Changes in NBA History. ...
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Gil Scott Heron – Where Did The Night Go [Video + MP3]
Gil Scott Heron – Where Did The Night Go [Video + MP3]
therapup.uproxx.com — Download: Gil Scott-Heron – “Where Did the Night Go” I was told that I’m no longer allowed to call myself a hip-hop head if I don’t post this awesome video of GSH performing “Where Did The Night Go.” So I threw in the ... (more) Gil Scott Heron – Where Did The Night Go [Video + MP3]
Cuban Linx – Mean Streets
♣ 15 Funny Star Wars Disney Ads [Gamma Squad] ♣ The 5 dumbest criminals who were foiled by Facebook [Guyism] ♣ Star Trek Alternate Pilot [Pajiba] ♣ 10 Things You Should Never Say to A Gamer Girl [Asylum] ♣ J. Cole & Wale Freestyle, Cure Munchies At Denny’s (Video) [Prefix] ♣ 5 Things ...
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Don’t Sleep on DOOM
Sleep on the masked one at your own peril. In this promo clip for Unexpected Guests, DOOM warns of “total annihilation” to anyone who sleeps mix album, out now on Gold Dust. Seriously, has anyone heard this yet? Is it worth the bother or should I go ahead and risk annihilation?
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The World’s Largest Record Collection
I’d love nothing more than to take a nap in this guy’s library for a couple hours.
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Why the Wale Experiment Failed
Why the Wale Experiment Failed
therapup.uproxx.com — For a while there, it seemed as if Wale’s phenomenal buzz would catapult him to higher altitudes. All the planetary bodies were aligned in his favor. His mixtape was the talk of the town. MTV tapped him as a musical host for the VMAs. Jay-Z ... (more) Why the Wale Experiment Failed
XXL Confirms The Rap Up’s Awesomeness
XXL has unveiled a list of the Best 100 Hip-Hop Sites and guess who made the cut? TheRapUp.com, of course. Hey, what’s that puppy med site doing on our hip-hop list? All kidding aside, it’s an honor to be mentioned alongside the cool kids. If you count from bottom up we’re ...
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Bushwick Bill Finds God, Testifies of “Redemption”
In his Geto Boys days Bushwick Bill dropped some of the most disturbing lyrics hip-hop has ever witnessed. He was a walking horrorcore genre. The little big man says he’s now walking with Christ and has a gospel album to show for it.
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Lil Wayne and Lauren London Dispute Baby’s Paternity on Maury
Lil Wayne and Lauren London Dispute Baby’s Paternity on Maury Words by Rizoh | Posted on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 9:55 am and is filed under hip-hop videos .
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Photo Recap: Rihanna’s Sexed Up ‘Rated R’ Concert
Rihanna returned to the stage in London last night to showcase tracks from her new album, Rated R. Some of her collaborators Young Jeezy and Jay-Z joined her at the listening party. Jay and Rihanna performed “Run This Town” and bla bla bla… Jump in to see what you really came ...
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Video of 50 Cent Hanging Out with Tia and Rick Ross Jr.
It’s only a matter of time before 50 officially adopts Ross’ kids.
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