Rick Ross: The Boss of Miami Monday - August 13, 2007 | Comments: 9 In the epicenter of New York City, and on the corner of 31st and Madison Avenue, the Roger Williams Hotel comes into full view. Preparing for Hot 97's Annual ... full story
Consequence: Working Over Time Friday - August 10, 2007 | Comments: 0 In a genre where you might be getting your white tee pulled at by adoring fans one night and find yourself on a music industry milk carton the next morning, ... full story
Cilvaringz: The Wandering Tiger Wednesday - August 8, 2007 | Comments: 2 It takes hard work to get included in rosters of legendary hip-hop labels. Don't expect a warm welcome when you give free course to shameless self promotional ... full story
Potluck: Budding Prospects Monday - August 6, 2007 | Comments: 0 A pot luck is an evolutionary vestige from a time when socialism reigned and everyone was meant to "pitch in." But not everyone is equal, and some (like mom) ... full story
Akon: The Good With The Bad Thursday - August 2, 2007 | Comments: 11 Akon is one of many artists bridging the gap between the pop, R&B and hip-hop genres, but few can lay claim to global chart success with the likes of Eminem, ... full story
Pharoahe Monch: Desire To Win Monday - July 30, 2007 | Comments: 0 Pharoahe Monch is probably your favorite rapper's favorite rapper. Seriously, he may have ghost written for or collaborated with him while the masses were oblivious ... full story
The Alliance: More Than A Ringtone Single Friday - July 27, 2007 | Comments: 3 Be easy trying to box this Atlanta crew under some generic Southern label because that makes them claustrophobic and they ain't having it. Their buzz is sky ... full story
Jozeemo: Time To L.A.F. Thursday - July 26, 2007 | Comments: 5 Joseph Murdock III, better known as, Jozeemo, a.k.a. Joe Murda, a.k.a. Joe Melody, understands the power of the pseudonym and its ability to allow an artist ... full story
Plies: Ain't Forgot Nobody Monday - July 23, 2007 | Comments: 17 Plies is really a down to Earth type of dude. At least in the interview he gave to BallerStatus.com. Although he's got a hit single getting a ton of ringtone ... full story
Chris Styles: Most Unknown Hit Producer In The Game Wednesday - July 18, 2007 | Comments: 5 With three ASCAP Awards, a Grammy nomination for 50 Cent's "Disco Inferno," and several G-Unit hit singles under his belt, Chris Styles has got to be one of ... full story
Keith Murray: Our Favorite Rapper Tuesday - July 17, 2007 | Comments: 4 Keith Murray has been misunderstood his whole rap career. He has been called everything from a menace, to a sh-- starter. None of these qualities Mr. Murray ... full story
Hot Dollar: Streets On Lock Friday - July 13, 2007 | Comments: 6 Is there a secret code within the rap industry stating: All rappers must have mastered the art of hustling before receiving a record deal. How ironic is it ... full story
Benzino: Don't Believe Everything You Read Tuesday - July 10, 2007 | Comments: 16 There are some old adages that apply to Boston bad boy, Raymond Benzino: one, "Sticks and stones...," two, "What doesn't kill you, only makes stronger" and ... full story
Grafh: I Am Not You, Rapper Tuesday - July 3, 2007 | Comments: 8 You know what I like most about rappers? They're just so gangsta. Not only are they cold enough to murder left and right, they are such criminal masterminds ... full story
Lil Wyte: Doubt Me... Never Friday - June 29, 2007 | Comments: 4 Memphis, Tennessee is a city known extensively for its diversified background. Here you will find everything and anything from old school "juke joints" to archaeological ... full story
Features V.I.C.: Silly Swagger By now, his infectious hit single, "Get Silly," has made its way through your ear drums, and the video that started ... full story
Editorials & Columns Do You Need A Better Shave? We recently ran across this column, written by The Star-Ledger's Lisa Irizarry. We thought it might be helpful for some ... full story
Beyond Hip-Hop Shopping Guide: July 2008 Every so often we put together a shopping guide for all you avid visitors of BallerStatus.com. Here's out latest edition ... full story
