Snoop Dogg: Reintroducing The West Wednesday - April 25, 2007 | Comments: 1 Unity has been one of the underlying problems plaguing the West Coast's return to the spotlight, but Snoop Dogg has been staying consistent in trying to bring ... full story
A Path To Wisdom Or A Road To Death: Chuck D Monday - April 23, 2007 | Comments: 4 Hailing from Long Island, Public Enemy was unlike any rap group there ever was, and probably ever will be. That's what makes them so unique. Not only are they ... full story
Paul Wall: 24/7 Hustler Friday - April 20, 2007 | Comments: 3 Long before mainstream America welcomed Paul Wall into their homes, he not only had the internet going nuts, his core fans were real secure in letting him take ... full story
Evidence: On My Own Terms Tuesday - April 17, 2007 | Comments: 0 Entering the game in 2000 with The Platform, Los Angeles trio Dilated Peoples proved that you don't have to be gangsters to get some recognition in the Golden ... full story
JR Writer: Movement Music Monday - April 16, 2007 | Comments: 8 Sharpening his lyrical skills in Harlem ciphers as a young teenager, JR Writer had battle stripes years before he became the Dominican prince of Dipset. With ... full story
Tangled Thoughts: From Philly 2 Cali Thursday - April 12, 2007 | Comments: 0 Although it’s produced artists such as Beanie Sigel and Cassidy among others, Philadelphia has also influenced other heavily, such as Kurupt who is a native ... full story
Monica: The Makings Of Me Monday - April 9, 2007 | Comments: 1 Every little girl's dream of becoming a famous singer became reality for Monica at the early age of 11, when she was discovered by music producer Dallas Austin. ... full story
Mims: Hot, Fly & Famous Monday - April 9, 2007 | Comments: 2 Music has been his savior since back in 2003, when Washington Heights, New York native Mims set out at the task of starting a rap career. He was 23, then, and ... full story
Bronze Nazareth: Wisemen Approaching Friday - April 6, 2007 | Comments: 0 Persistence can often separate those who succeed and those who watch others pass them by. Bronze Nazareth chose the path of persistence, as he made four trips ... full story
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony: Second Coming Tuesday - April 3, 2007 | Comments: 4 Over the years, no other group in hip-hop has been through the ups and downs that Bone Thugs-N-Harmony has. Just as they begun to crack the mainstream ... full story
Black Milk: Detroit's Golden Child Monday - April 2, 2007 | Comments: 2 Black Milk was first introduced to the world as a producer. Hooking up with Slum Village, he has definitely made a name for himself as a producer, and even ... full story
El-P: Waiting For You To Die Friday - March 30, 2007 | Comments: 0 Bursting on to the scene with a brazen "Independent as f---" mantra, NYC MC/producer/label owner El-P is one of hip-hop's most innovative. As part of Company ... full story
The Return Of Redman: Got To Stay Gilla Tuesday - March 27, 2007 | Comments: 3 Reggie Noble is a man of many nicknames: Funk Doctor Spot, Supaman Luva, Doc, Uncle Kwiley, and, of course, Redman.He is also a man of many personas, having ... full story
Ne-Yo Soul Monday - March 26, 2007 | Comments: 3 For a 24-year-old singer with Hollywood film appearances and a Grammy nomination already under his belt, it's amazing to think that Ne-Yo does most of his work ... full story
Lucy Diamonds: Diamond In The Rough Thursday - March 22, 2007 | Comments: 1 Though she already had a buzz going on among industry scouts, it was an infamous MySpace interview that pushed Lucy Diamonds into the limelight. Not only did ... full story
The Bizness: Chang Weisberg Monday - March 19, 2007 | Comments: 0 Guerilla Union is the organizers behind one of the most well-received music festivals in today's urban culture -- Rock The Bells. And they are beginning to ... full story
Editorials & Columns Hustle Harder: Have Fun This past weekend I attended the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival and I really had a good time. From bouncing around the stage ... 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
