The pledge is on wax and MP3: On his new single "Over," Drake raps, "Making sure the Young Money ship is never sinking." Even though the head of his label, Lil Wayne, is in jail, Drake insisted there's no way he'll let the camp slip from its top… Continue
Lloyd Banks and Juelz Santana have perhaps the biggest record in New York City right now with "Beamer, Benz or Bentley." Santana recently told us about the next shout-out to the Big Apple — he's lined up some of NYC's finest for a… Continue
Smack/ URL The worlds most respected MC Battle League presents Oun P vs DNA. These two new comers to The URL stage bring a high level of lyrical ability and entertainment. To see more of the best MC Battles in the world log on to URLtv.tv.
"Still Ill" by Memphis Bleek is from the forthcoming album 'The Process', which is due out in the Summer of 2010. Check out this video montage of Memphis Bleeks travels.
Back in 1995 the Lost Boyz had the hip-hop car anthem with their hit, “Jeeps, Lex Coupes, Bimas and Benz.” Fifteen years later, fellow Queens, New York rep Lloyd Banks has everybody singing along to his similarly-titled single with Juelz…Continue
Smack/ URL The worlds most respected MC Battle League presents Oun P vs DNA. These two new comers to The URL stage bring a high level of lyrical ability and entertainment. To see more of the best MC Battles in the world log on to URLtv.tv.
USA Today caught up with Ludacris. Watch as USA Today follows Luda around the Big Apple as he goes from rocking the Rip The Runway stage to the big stage in CT, opening up for the Black Eyed Peas. Luda’s 7th studio album “Battle of the Sexes” is in stores now.
Comedian/actor Charlie Murphy stopped by Shade 45 to discuss his new book, The Making of a Stand-Up Guy, and his work in television and film. From his fear of albinos to white people using the “n” word, the conversation ran rampant with Whoo Kid and the crew!
How does stand-up comedy compare to being a gunfighter? Does Charlie ever run his comedy… Continue
As we previosuly reported on THISIS50, Shock Jock Howard Stern had some harsh words for up and coming "Precious" Star, Gabourey Sidibe.
The iconic radio personality led a verbal attack against Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe and her weight on his Sirius satellite show. He said things… Continue
Who is that spry, slender young man with the bucket hat, flossing with the “new, pretty Lexus”? It’s none other than 50 Cent in a classic throwback interview with DJ Whoo Kid!
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Check out the video as 50 speaks on the origins of G-Unit, and envisions his future: taking his music to the world and surviving… Continue
On the road to eternal peace, a body left inside a funeral home minivan wound up at hell on earth: the city tow pound.
The unscheduled stop came after a police tow truck hooked the illegally parked vehicle outside Redden's Funeral Home on W. 14th St.
The dearly departed was soon heading for a lot off the West Side Highway, with the truck driver handling the last rights - and a few lefts - on… Continue
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MTV2 BECOMES THE DESTINATION FOR ALL THINGS HIP-HOP AS “SUCKER FREE DAILY” PREMIERES ON MARCH 15 AT 3PM ET/PT
DJ Envy to Host “Sucker Free Daily” and “Sucker Free Countdown”
New York, NY (March 10, 2010) – On Monday, March 15, MTV2 premieres the reinvention of the hit “Sucker Free” franchise, reminding fans that if it happens in hip-hop it happens here. Hosted by DJ Envy – the “Mixtape… Continue
Early Wednesday morning, Busta Rhymes was absolutely basking in an afterglow at 2:10 a.m. in the heart of Brooklyn, New York. Busta had just performed with Fabolous, Red Café and Puff Daddy at the Lab nightclub — the collective, wearing T-shirts that read "Invisible Bully," took to the stage to honor the 13th anniversary of the death of… Continue
On Monday, Rapper Lil Wayne began serving a 12 month sentence for weapons possession at NY’s infamous Riker’s Island prison. With rumors of gang threats against his life weighing heavy on his mind, Wayne made the brave decision to mingle with the prison population rather than accept a cell on an isolaton ward.
Wu-Tang Management is giving up coming artists the chance to carry on the legacy of the infamous Wu-
Tang brand. Applicants must be between the ages of 18-33. The deadlines for submissions is March 31, 2010.
Judges include Steve Rifkind ,U-God , Steph Lova, and John Gibbons.
Hearing the commanding voice of Jay Electronica on the microphone, one probably couldn't detect his New Orleans roots. Years ago, like many MCs from the South, Electronica experienced some hip-hop prejudice when people heard the Southern twang in his… Continue
Thisis50, Smack/ URL presents Shotgun Suge vs HollyHood. These new comers to the URL stage waste no time showing they're ability and they're desire to make an impact in the game. To see more exciting battles log on to URLTV.TV
• March 09th, 2010 (New York)- Recognizing the importance of staying connected to his ever-growing fan base, DJ Envy sought other means of reaching out in this current digital age. After meeting with the talented website and application developers of Cariplex Corp., Envy enlisted them to develop an iPhone application for his entrance into the booming market. Apps enable… Continue
Thisis50, Smack/ URL presents Shotgun Suge vs HollyHood. These new comers to the URL stage waste no time showing they're ability and they're desire to make an impact in the game. To see more exciting battles log on to URLTV.TV
"this dude has multiple accounts to defend himself with LMAOOOOOOOOO.. DAMN u lame son. its sad yo dead mamaz grave got pissed on.. matta of fact i could smell muslim p*** off yo breath too. no wonder u bitter."
"Neither one is a good example for youth, so... BTW she probably doesn't like any Chief Keef songs, she just tweeted the last stuff for damage control. And Keef should've took the high route by not responding or being more mature - but we…"