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Last Updated: 5:12 PM EDT, May 16, 2008 Make BallerStatus Your Homepage       Editorials & Columns Stories Scouting Report: Reka a.k.a. The Saint Monday - September 17, 2007 | Comments: 1 With lyrical legends such as MC Shan and Ali Vegas backing him, Queens native Reka is set on a mission. Growing up in the era when gang life was more Tony Soprano ... full story The Garment District: Where Are They Now? Vol. Sir Benni Miles Saturday - September 15, 2007 | Comments: 0 Very occasionally I think back on the brands of my youth and wonder. Sometimes I even say to myself, "Where are they now?" And, if I am at all motivated I will ... full story Gritz N' Gravy: Father Gritzmas Comes Early: FREE MUSIC! Saturday - September 15, 2007 | Comments: 0 Greetings people. Usually it's only dudes like Twista who bring the hookups and exclusives to the pages of BallerStatus -- you know, dudes who actually do things ... full story Guest Blogger: Twista: Album Countdown: One Night Thursday - September 13, 2007 | Comments: 0 What up Ballerstatus?I hope y'all checked out the sampler for the album and if you haven't yet, I'm putting it back up here for y'all. If you like what you ... full story Gritz N' Gravy: What Fiddy & Kanye Can Learn From Tony Wilson Tuesday - September 11, 2007 | Comments: 0 Here are some thoughts that have been on my mind during the lead-up to The Big Day. In honor of Kanye, I have written it in the style of a rant that probably ... full story Guest Blogger: Twista: A Little Over A Week To Go; Got Some Exclusives For Ya'll Monday - September 10, 2007 | Comments: 0 What up Ballerstatus?Just a little over a week left until Adrenaline Rush 2007 and shit is definitely poppin' around here. I'm breakin' out a new joint for ... full story Intelligent Outrage: They Just Don't Get It! Monday - September 10, 2007 | Comments: 5 This article contains excerpts from Wise Intelligents forthcoming book, 3/5 of an MC: The Manufacturing of a Dumbed-Down Rapper."Knowledge is the base of existence ... full story The Fire: 50 vs. Kanye, 50 & Jim Jones, LUDA sons T.I. Saturday - September 8, 2007 | Comments: 0 Fri-day! You know what time it is. Excuse my tardiness... this is the one and only Late Friday Night Fire, ya dig? It's your boy W-W-W-Dot (Who else but me?) ... full story Hate It Or Love It: Last Call: 50 Cent Or Kanye West? Thursday - September 6, 2007 | Comments: 0 ... full story Video Throwback: A Tribe Called Quest: Check The Rhime Saturday - September 1, 2007 | Comments: 2 An intro is not needed for this week's video throwback. It's one of the singles from A Tribe Called Quest's 1991 sophomore album, The Low End Theory, which ... full story The Fire: Kanye's Graduation Is Dope, But It's His Worst LP Friday - August 31, 2007 | Comments: 0 Riding with my top down / with my jewelry on / Hey I'm just getting my hood on / I'm just, I'm just doing my thing!Yeea, it's your boy W-W-W-dot because I have ... full story Guest Blogger: Twista: I'm Almost Here, Let's Keep Pushing This Friday - August 31, 2007 | Comments: 0 What up Ballerstatus?Things are definitely pickin' up with the album date gettin' closer and closer. Adrenaline Rush 2007 in stores September 18th and ... full story The Fire: New Videos: DJ Khaled, Remy Ma & More Friday - August 24, 2007 | Comments: 0 I'm on the run. Therefore here are some of the hottest new videos. Also, some funny shit I got on Youtube. Next week I re-up. I'll holla. Comment on each video. ... full story Hate If Or Love It: Can Ja Rule Actually Make A Come Back? Friday - August 24, 2007 | Comments: 0 It's been almost four years since the release of his last album, R.U.L.E., but after the verbal lashing he got from 50 Cent and the ... full story The Garment District: Soulja Boy Got Bathing Apes! I Am Filled With Blatant Hate! Tuesday - August 21, 2007 | Comments: 0 Now that Soulja Boy has the MTV Jam of the week, I can formally congratulate him for being 5 years late on the BAPE trend. I briefly considered buying some ... full story The Day Hip-Hop Lost Its Voice Tuesday - August 21, 2007 | Comments: 23 Lately I've been wondering about the day hip-hop lost its voice, so this article is dedicated to seeking an explanation for what I like to call "the writers ... full story 29 Pages: << < 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 > >> ALERTS Receive daily alerts to your email, 2way or cellphone!      Most Popular Hustle Harder: Mark As Spam  Mumbo Jumbo: 50 Cent & Def Jam? Pappy Needs His Pappy! 5 Mics  Re-Cap: NBA All-Star Weekend (Las Vegas)  Mumbo Jumbo: Fab's B-Day Party, Britney Rocks Bootleg Louis Vuitton & Mexican Olympic Stars  Hustle Harder: 'So I Got On The Scale Today...'  Hustle Harder: Too Many Chiefs, Not Enough Indians  Coon Sh-- That I Am Over  Friday The 13th FIRE: 50 Feels Heat From T.I./Ja Rule/Weezy, Remy's Crazy, Underrated MCs & More  Hustle Harder: 'If You Don't Know Me, I'm Not Working Hard Enough...'  Don 'I Mus' say F--- YOU!     Archives May 2008 ======================================================= Hustle Harder: Third Party Endorsements Hip-Hop Fiction + Liberatory Education = Conscious Women Rock The Page! Hustle Harder: Speak Your Mind Scouting Report: Bake Up Boyz Mariah Carey Is Still Doing It... At 38 Years Old Men & Their Video Games Hustle Harder: Music Videos April 2008 ======================================================= Passing The Torch Of Police Brutality: Sean Bell & The Solution MC Serch Vs. Khia: WTF? Show Review: The Underground Rise & Shine At The Apollo Hustle Harder: Jack Of All Trades, Master Of None Scouting Report: D.Folks If Hip-Hop Is Dead, Do We Have To Bury It? Colby O'Donis & A Night At The Game Hustle Harder: The Importance Of New Media Just Do It (Follow Your Dreams) Reality TV Addict? Hustle Harder: Building & Maintaining Relationships Recap Of Dutch Politics Since 9/11 & Lead Up To 'Fitna: The Movie' Hustle Harder: Corporate Sponsors The Gift & The Curse: Battle Of The Sexes March 2008 ======================================================= Scouting Report: Add-2 Hustle Harder: Separate Yourself From The Pack Gucci Mane Spending His Bread To Get Close To Buffie? Monday Polly: Looking Through Stained Eyes Pt. 2 Ladies, Don't Date Him Hustle Harder: Learn How To Take Criticism Response To Obama's 'A More Perfect Union' Speech (The Buck Stops With Us) What She Say: Janet Vs. Ciara? Karl Kani & More Monday Polly: Looking Through Stained Eyes Pt. 1 Scott Storch Still Got Money Issues, Sells Boat On EBay? Hustle Harder: Make The Best With What You Have Gritz N' Gravy: Bun B II Trill Preview The Garment District: Can Crocs Be Fabolous? What She Say: Jay-Z & Russell Simmons Endorse Obama, Superhead & More Monday Polly: When Keeping It Real Goes Wrong Trials & Tribulations of AC: Rae Told Me Hate It Or Love It: Controversy, Would You Really Care Without It? Hustle Harder: Follow Your Heart Scouting Report: Blitz The Ambassador Monday Polly: Crab Mentality Hustle Harder: Presentation Is Key February 2008 ======================================================= What She Say: Janet Jackson's New Album, Ja Rule Vs. Ashanti & More The Garment District: Style Classics: The Boat Shoe Gritz 'N Gravy: The Best Brothers In Hip-Hop (& Beyond) Monday Polly: Castro's Long (LONG) Kiss Goodnight I Disagree Homeboy: Gorilla Zoe's Welcome To The Zoo Hustle Harder: Shake The Hands & Kiss The Babies What She Say: R. Kelly, Deelishis, Trina & More Hate It Or Love It: La La Got It Going On... Monday Polly: Death & Return Of Nigger, Man What She Say: Benzino, Superhead, Kimora & More Hustle Harder: Learn To Wear Different Hats Poor Teddy Riley: No Pun Intended Monday Polly: Valentine's Day Massacre Hustle Harder: Hiding Pills In The Apple Sauce What She Say: Remy Ma Vs. Kim, Vivica, New York & More Hate It Or Love It: Trina's Still The Baddest! Talib Kweli's Open Letter In Support Of Obama Monday Polly: Haiti (Love It Or Aid It) Hustle Harder: Timing January 2008 ======================================================= Hate It Or Love It: Jay-Z Drops Entire Roc-A-Fella Roster? Gritz 'N Gravy: What Do R. Kelly, Wale & Italians Have In Common? Monday Polly: Guns & Butter The Garment District: Sneaker Politics Hustle Harder: Too Many Chiefs, Not Enough Indians Hate It Or Love It: A Hit Put On AllHipHop? Monday Polly: HMO or PPO? Hustle Harder: Follow The Chain Of Command Scouting Report: Hedonis da Amazon Coon Sh-- That I Am Over Monday Polly: Uncle Sam Has His Hands In My Pockets Hustle Harder: Get Organized The Garment District: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly ('07 Recap) Hustle Harder: Stay Ahead Of The Curve Hustle Harder: Find Your Own Lane... 4th Annual BallerStatus Year-End Awards December 2007 ======================================================= Hustle Harder: Build A Strong Team Hustle Harder: The Gift Bag The Garment District: It's X-Mas As Quickly As I Would Stip The Knickers Off Rosci Hustle Harder: 'My Single Aired On The Radio...' Gritz N' Gravy: Gritz's Year In Review Diddy's 10 Tips For A New Year's To Remember Mumbo Jumbo: 50 Cent & Def Jam? Pappy Needs His Pappy! 5 Mics The Scarfo Digest: Sorry, But I Been Grindin' Lately Hustle Harder: Studio Etiquette Mumbo Jumbo: Blame Oliver North? Why Jay Wasn't At The Funeral & More Hustle Harder: 'So I Got On The Scale Today...' Hate It Or Love It: Scott Storch's Money Ain't As Long As We Think? Hustle Harder: Be Willing To Travel Mumbo Jumbo: The Real Pap Attack, 'Roc Boys (Remix),' Remy Goes In Pimp C Gone, But His Music Is Here To Stay Hustle Harder: Collaborate With Others Scouting Report: Dre Robinson Hustle Harder: Finding A Mentor The Garment District: Russell Simmons, Clinton Sparks, Bun B: Find them all on Karmaloop TV Gritz N' Gravy: Welcome To DC! November 2007 ======================================================= Mumbo Jumbo: Juelz Gets His Head Sprung, Jam Master Jay Concert, Remy Vs. Kim, & More Hustle Harder: It's All About Your Approach The Badd Rapper: Hateration 2007 Mumbo Jumbo: $30 For Angel? Mood Muzik 3; Remy Ma, Lil Kim & Tea Time Mumbo Jumbo: Who's Behind Angel Lola's Ass? Hogans Separated? Hustle Harder: 'A Wise Man Knows He Knows Nothing...' Mumbo Jumbo: Fab's B-Day Party, Britney Rocks Bootleg Louis Vuitton & Mexican Olympic Stars Hate It Or Love It: Sean Kingston's Ridiculous Piece Of Jewelry Scouting Report: Marvo Hustle Harder: Mark As Spam Hate It Or Love It: Ms. New Booty Is Jazzebel! Mumbo Jumbo: Deadly Fat Asses, Missing B-Ball Player & Turkey The New Drug Of Choice Hustle Harder: 'If You Don't Invest In Yourself, Who Will?' Mumbo Jumbo: Hip-Hop & Comedy; Sonia The Tranny Hustle Harder: 'If You Don't Know Me, I'm Not Working Hard Enough...' The Garment District: Jay-Z & Funk Flex Gritz N' Gravy: Jay-Z & Friends, 'American Gangster' (Concert Review) Mumbo Jumbo: Introducing Rants & Opinions By Joe King Hustle Harder: Do Y'all Know Troy Duffy? An Open Letter to the Hip-Hop Generation The Scarfo Digest: Let Me Re-Introduce Myself Scouting Report: Donny Goines Hustle Harder: Did You RSVP Yet? October 2007 ======================================================= Video Throwback: Geto Boys: Minds Playing Tricks On Me Hate It Or Love It: Oh My! Kim Kardashian Bares All For Playboy Hustle Harder: Magician On The Train The Garment District: A Word On Shady & Pictures Of Balls Hate It Or Love It: Preview Jay-Z's American Gangster The Purpose Of Racism Soulstice's Thoughts On 'Get Your Money Right,' Hip-Hop Summit Hustle Harder: Mac Or A PC? Spitty Real TV: Spitty & Common's Fans Gritz N' Gravy: Behind The Scenes: Boost Mobile RockCorps Tour With Luda, Busta, Fab, Etc. Scouting Report: Phame Hustle Harder: Words Of Advice By Donny Goines Barry Bonds: Baseball's Fall Guy Hate It Or Love It: Akon Makes Up 'Stan' Stories Spitty Real TV: Bum Hopping Video Throwback: Brotha Lynch Hung: Rest In Piss September 2007 ======================================================= Spitty Real TV: The Intro David Banner's Speech To Congress Over Hip-Hop Lyrics Why Jena 6 Support Should Continue, But Won't Hate It Or Love It: Cam'ron Is BACK! Well, Not Exactly The Garment District: Weekly Drop's Rob Heppler and Pants Talk Back To School Fashion The Fire: Imagine Being Kanye's Friend, Hov's Back, Prodigy Get Snuffed Just. Everyday. Nigga. Activity. The Fire: Billion Dollar 'I Get Money (Remix)' Breakdown - 50, Diddy, Hov! Scouting Report: Reka a.k.a. The Saint The Garment District: Where Are They Now? Vol. Sir Benni Miles Gritz N' Gravy: Father Gritzmas Comes Early: FREE MUSIC! Guest Blogger: Twista: Album Countdown: One Night Gritz N' Gravy: What Fiddy & Kanye Can Learn From Tony Wilson Guest Blogger: Twista: A Little Over A Week To Go; Got Some Exclusives For Ya'll Intelligent Outrage: They Just Don't Get It! The Fire: 50 vs. Kanye, 50 & Jim Jones, LUDA sons T.I. Hate It Or Love It: Last Call: 50 Cent Or Kanye West? Video Throwback: A Tribe Called Quest: Check The Rhime August 2007 ======================================================= The Fire: Kanye's Graduation Is Dope, But It's His Worst LP Guest Blogger: Twista: I'm Almost Here, Let's Keep Pushing This The Fire: New Videos: DJ Khaled, Remy Ma & More Hate If Or Love It: Can Ja Rule Actually Make A Come Back? The Garment District: Soulja Boy Got Bathing Apes! I Am Filled With Blatant Hate! The Day Hip-Hop Lost Its Voice Scouting Report: DC Yeager The Fire: 50 Cent Calls Wayne & Baby Part-Time Lovers, Hov's Gift & The Curse Guest Blogger: Twista: Pimp Like Me Get F'ed Up With Bear: The Source, Vibe or XXL? Wrote A Letter To The Government The Other Day! Stop Attacking The Kids Video Throwback: Bahamadia: 3 The Hard Way Hate It Or Love It: Damn, Dame Dash Broke? An Intelligent Word: You Ain't Hip-Hop! The Fire: 50's Brilliant, 50 Vs. Kanye, 'Ye and Beans, Kim KarASShian's New Show Scouting Report: Wallet The Garment District: Ben Baller Stays Icee Fresh Gritz N' Gravy: Rock The Bells Redux The Fire: Pimp C Wilds Out; Fans Respond Guest Blogger: Twista: Takin' Away Happy Meals Who Let the Dogs Out? Blame it On Hip-Hop Guest Blogger: Tre: Step into Tre's World Palms Out Blog: My Experience At Rock The Bells July 2007 ======================================================= Gritz N' Gravy: R. Kelly: Trapped In The Closet, Chapter 12.5 Turn Off Your Hellavision: Interview With Author Shannon Holmes Behind The Scenes: ENOT's First Music Video I Love You Guest Blogger: Twista: Video Week - 'Give It Up' The Garment District: Caps, Pubs & Exhibits Hate It Or Love It: The Game & 50 Cent Kiss and Make Up? The Badd Rapper: The Schism The Fire: Underrated MCs -- Big Pun, Crooked I, Budden, Scarface... And Chill Cuz I Got Common Sense Guest Blogger: Twista: It's All About The Timing Hate It Or Love It: Biggest Hip-Hop Hoe: Superhead Or Kim Kardashian? Get F'ed Up With Bear: Rapping On The Warped Tour Friday The 13th FIRE: 50 Feels Heat From T.I./Ja Rule/Weezy, Remy's Crazy, Underrated MCs & More The Garment District: The Simpson's Are Coming... To Footwear Guest Blogger: Twista: A Taste Of The New Adrenaline JUST ANOTHER DEAD N----! Palms Out Blog: Tips 4 Transit, Pt. 1 Scouting Report: Bleach Brothers The Fire: 50 Back On His NY Shit, Weezy & Superhead, Beyonce Or Rihanna Get F'ed Up With Bear: No Houston, There Isn't Any Problem Guest Blogger: Twista: What's Up BallerStatus? Adrenaline Rush Is Coming The Bizness: Shalik Berry Guest Blogger: Sean P: I'm Back From Overseas June 2007 ======================================================= Hate It Or Love It: Hip-Hop's Fashion & Its Clones The Fire: BET Awards Disappointments, More Hova/Weezy, Kim KarASShian, More Palms Out Blog: School Is Not A Fashion Show Gritz N' Gravy: Lil Wayne Fires Back At Jay? The Garment District: Fresh Concept: Concepts Steps Up From The Underground The Trials & Tribulations Of AC #4 Gritz N' Gravy: A Great Day At The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Get F'ed Up With Bear: Thanksgiving In June More Fire: Jay-z Takes Aim At Lil Wayne 2007: The Year Of The Rockstar The Fire: No More Bands Diddy; 50 Shows Ciara His Unit; Buck/Khaled; Tyson -- Next Bollywood Star? Get F'ed Up With Bear: Ignore Me, But This Is What I Think Lucy Diamonds: Free God Hate It Or Love It: Is Suge Knight Really A Changed Man? The Fire: R.I.P. Stack Bundles Hate It Or Love It: Top 5 Worst Hip-Hop Dance Crazes Open Letter From Black Wall Street East's Johnny Hooks Gritz N' Gravy: Lil Wayne's 'Dying': An Interpretative Essay Scouting Report: Ringo The Garment District: Sneaker Music The Fire: Thank God For Kanye West; Why NY Is Losing Is Mike Gravel The Best Choice For President? The Garment District: Retro Madness: Does Jordan Brand Have A Responsibity To Preserve Legacy? The Fire: Here Ye! Here Ye! The King... I Mean, T.I. Is Back Guest Blogger: Sean P: My First BallerStatus Blog Post Gritz N' Gravy: The Top Ten Hip-Hop Intro Tracks The Trials & Tribulations Of AC #3 The Fire: Sigel, Sigel Ya Heard!?!? May 2007 ======================================================= Hate It Or Love It: Remy Wilds Out; Can't Tell Kanye West Nothing Stop Snitching: Propaganda, Pimping Or Sloppy Journalism? The Fire: Always Be My Bitch Reality Television: Exploitation in the 21st Century The Garment District: Tattoos & Hip-Hop: The Genre's Not-So-New Trend Get F'ed Up With Bear: I Want My Gangsta Grillz! Hate It Or Love It: Beanie Sigel Gets At Kanye, Pharrell; Scott Storch Pimps Kim K Master P: It's Time For Change The Rap on Declining CD Sales: Too Many Bikinis Palms Out Blog: The Clipse's Malice Speaks Pt. 2 The Fire: The Fire Is BACK -- 50, T.I., Game, Weezy, Hova, Hova! Get F'ed Up With Bear: Who's Really Pimp? Sports Korner: A Cinderella Story, Starring Derek Fisher Get F'ed Up With Bear: The Beginning Is The End Spanglish & Latin Hip-Hop, Is There A Market For It? Hate It Or Love It: Benzino Or 50 Cent Swagger Jacking? MC Serch Allows Pete Nice Imposter? The Garment District: Fashion Staples Pt. 2 Gritz N' Gravy: Punk Spider-Man 3, Watch This! Scouting Report: K-Riley The Fire: One Man Band Man Gritz N' Gravy: Dipset What's Going On!?!? The Garment District: Lack Of Excitment For Nike The Trials & Tribulations Of AC #2 Palms Out Blog: Clipse's Malice On Their 'Coke Rap' Label Gritz N' Gravy: The Day I Thought Jay-Z Died The Fire: I Said It, T.I. Is Better Than Ludacris Get F'ed Up With Bear: It's A Nasty Whirl April 2007 ======================================================= Hip-Hop: The Obnoxious Bastard of Entertainment Gritz N' Gravy: From Bow Wow To Hercules: Hip-Hop In 2007 The Garment District: A Little Object History Saul William's Open Letter To Oprah Winfrey An Intelligent Commentary: Cam'ron on '60 Minutes' Scouting Report: Brandon D. Palms Out Blog: If Hip-Hop Was 'The Wire' Then... Guest Blogger: You Already Know, I'm Grafh Ya'll Get F'ed Up With Bear: Chingo Bling Doesn't Like 'Friends' The Trials & Tribulations Of AC #1 The Garment District: Back Of The Net! Gritz N' Gravy: The Situation Room Don 'I Mus' say F--- YOU! The Fire: Is 50 Losing It!? The Badd Rapper: Pink Elephants & Black Republicans, Why There Will Never Be A Gay Rapper A&Rs, Gangsta Music Are Killing Our Children The Garment District: A Tribe Called Quest & Puma Shoes Gritz N' Gravy: Courtesy Cuuuurtiiiisssss! The Fire: Kim Kardashian Is A Braniac The Garment District: Does Anyone Scream For Ice Cream? Palms Out Blog: The Champagne Room The Garment District: Air Force One The Bizness: Devyne Stephens The Fire: Long Hair, Don't Care -- Lil Wayne Is The Best Rapper Alive The Garment District: Dear Papoose... Gritz N' Gravy: It's Rovey, Baby! March 2007 ======================================================= Get F'ed Up With Bear: White People Be [ego] Trippin' Gritz N' Gravy: Hip-Hop Cliches The Garment District: Best Weekend Ever Scouting Report: Theory Palms Out Blog: Broken Glass Everywhere Get F'ed Up With Bear: Let's Beat Up Some Teenagers Gritz N' Gravy: Feed Me, Feed Me The Garment District: The Day Some Bitch Smudged My Pumas Confederate Flags: Racist Or Historic? Palms Out Blog: Scheme Scheme, Plot Plot Get F'ed Up With Bear: Just Say No... To MySpace Whores Gritz N' Gravy: Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself The Garment District: Fashion Staples Pt. 1 The Fire: Ok Cam, Time To Move On; Is Dallas Austin Serious? The (Real) White Rapper Issue The Fire: Biggie 10 Year Anniversary, We Miss You Missing You Biggie February 2007 ======================================================= Scouting Report: Diego Redd Re-Cap: NBA All-Star Weekend (Las Vegas) January 2007 ======================================================= Scouting Report: Big Lou 3rd Annual BallerStatus Year-End Awards December 2006 ======================================================= Open Letter About Diamonds In Africa Why Is Jay-z's Growth A Bad Thing? November 2006 ======================================================= Can Jay-Z's New Music Live Up To The Hype Of His Comeback? October 2006 ======================================================= An Open Letter To The Sydney Morning Herald The Debate: Selling Sex August 2006 ======================================================= The Terrorist Papers: A Mountaineer Commentary July 2006 ======================================================= Scouting Report: Enot June 2006 ======================================================= Scouting Report: Romey May 2006 ======================================================= Scouting Report: Melissa Providence Scouting Report: Fred Knuxx April 2006 ======================================================= 50 Cent Takes Shots At Kanye, Again Scouting Report: The Commission February 2006 ======================================================= Drum God: The Last Donut Of The Night Bang For Your Buck: 50 Cent & The Consumer Scouting Report: St. Laz January 2006 ======================================================= Scouting Report: Ashtray 2nd Annual BallerStatus Year-End Awards December 2005 ======================================================= Farewell Tookie: Food For Thought Is Better Than A Meal Scouting Report: Al Gator November 2005 ======================================================= Scouting Report: Swigga Dope MCs vs 'Top Ten' MCs October 2005 ======================================================= Scouting Report: Young Sicc September 2005 ======================================================= Racism Still Exists; How Far Have We Really Come? May 2005 ======================================================= Rap War Or Rumor?? Open Letter From Assata Shakur C.R.E.A.M.: Consumer Vs. Creativity December 2004 ======================================================= 2004: A Look Back The Republican Rap Or Why Rap Should Be the GOP's Theme Music November 2004 ======================================================= Preventing A Rap War Post Election: Are We Dead Yet? September 2004 ======================================================= Is Hip-Hop Too Commercial? June 2004 ======================================================= The Game's Most Slept-On Producers Who Is The Next Big Thing? May 2004 ======================================================= 2004's Hottest Summer Albums April 2004 ======================================================= 2004's Summer Underground Essentials December 2003 ======================================================= Online Hip-Hop Stores: Friends or Foes? April 2003 ======================================================= RACTORS: Rappers and Actors Switching Places  Top Stories News Play-N-Skillz Lands Lil Wayne's Second Single, Reveals Sophomore Album Fresh off the TRL Latino tour, Dallas, Texas producer duo, Play-N-Skillz, have leaked two new tracks -- Lil Wayne's ... full story Features Lyfe Jennings: Next Chapter Chester Jennings, or as he is professionally known Lyfe, is a Toledo, Ohio based multi-talented singer who is a ... full story Editorials & Columns Show Review: The Underground Rise & Shine At The Apollo All of the artists in "Rise & Shine," a mini concert series at the world famous Apollo Theatre in New York, put ... full story Beyond Hip-Hop Georges St-Pierre Dominates Matt Serra To Regain UFC Title UFC 83 was sold-out on Saturday (April 19) in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and the hometown hero, Georges St-Pierre did ... full story Reviews Rick Ross: Trilla For those who don't reside in the state of Florida, here's a newsflash: Rick Ross is the rap-ruler of the southern state. ... full story Video Humor: Swagalicious (Jim Jones Goes Corporate) The boys over at ItsTheReal.com are choosing Jim Jones as their spokesperson for their line of office chairs. 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