Jayo Felony: A New Day Sunday - August 7, 2005 | Comments: 0 Hailing from San Diego, California, Jayo Felony is known for being one of the West Coast's illest emcees. He's come a long way since his days with Def Jam, ... full story
Duke Da God: Leading The Movement Tuesday - August 2, 2005 | Comments: 0 You know the Dipset's motto, "it's more than music." While not many expected it, collectively the Diplomats have hustled their way to becoming one of the hottest ... full story
Consequence: Back Again Sunday - July 31, 2005 | Comments: 0 Imagine having your career conceived during rap's golden age by one of hip-hop most seminal groups -- A Tribe Called Quest -- only to see your mentors disband ... full story
T.Waters: The Floodgates Are Open Friday - July 29, 2005 | Comments: 0 Some music fans would say that a rapper coming from the streets is clichéd, while others would call it authentic. But T.Waters doesn't care what you call him. ... full story
Heather Hunter: So Serious Tuesday - July 26, 2005 | Comments: 0 Don't let the pretty face fool you; Heather Hunter is serious about this rap game. While her history in the in the adult entertainment industry is well documented, ... full story
Boyz N Da Hood: Live From Da Block Thursday - July 21, 2005 | Comments: 0 Imagine walking down a noisy New York City street and hearing Boyz N Da Hood's single "Dem Boyz" blaring from a car radio for the first time, and thinking who ... full story
Maino: A Race Against Time Thursday - July 21, 2005 | Comments: 0 After being locked up behind bars, Brooklyn MC Maino is a free man. Yet he's not resting. Time is ticking and he must make it now against all odds. He's not ... full story
John Cena: You Can't See Me Sunday - July 17, 2005 | Comments: 1 We see it in mainstream pop culture all the time; athletes influenced by hip-hop artists and hip-hop artists influenced by athletes. NBA All-Stars Shaquille ... full story
Tony Yayo: Next In Line Sunday - July 17, 2005 | Comments: 0 One of the original members of G-Unit in Tony Yayo, watched as all his fellow G-Unit comrades blew up around him, all while he could do nothing due to the fact ... full story
Buckshot: Creation of Pure Chemistry Wednesday - July 13, 2005 | Comments: 0 Buckshot is truly one of hip-hop's last Mohicans, as he represents a classic era where there was no half steppin' on the microphone. Before glamorous videos, ... full story
Ladybug Mecca: Got Her Trippin' Sunday - July 10, 2005 | Comments: 0 A lot of artists have come and gone in the hip-hop game, but when you think of a group who bridged the gap between jazz and hip-hop, you gotta name the trio ... full story
Teairra Mari: Hey Young Girl Tuesday - July 5, 2005 | Comments: 0 New Roc-A-Fella signee Teairra Mari is only 17 years old, but she's already entrenched in the new tradition of her Motor City hometown. "Detroit is edgy, Detroit ... full story
Gloria Velez: Pain Then Glory Tuesday - July 5, 2005 | Comments: 0 Gloria Velez is much more than just eye candy, she's a hustler. Ask about her. On a humid Saturday night in NYC's Club Exit, the New York City native and Florida ... full story
Master P: A Hustler's Story Wednesday - June 29, 2005 | Comments: 0 No matter how much hate he gets these days about his music, there is no way one can doubt that Master P has a hustler's mentality. With 10 years in the game, ... full story
Damon Dash: Entrepreneur Hustle Saturday - June 25, 2005 | Comments: 0 What's there to say that hasn't been said about Damon Dash? Marketing mogul, the music label distribution group, a clothing line, America Magazine, the Rocbox, ... full story
Webbie: A Savage Life Wednesday - June 22, 2005 | Comments: 1 New Orleans is known for its anthems, and newcomer Webbie's "Gimmie Dat" is the brand new anthem coming out the bayou. He's got everyone across the country ... full story
Features T.I.: Still The King Of The South This year has been tough for the King of the South, but a true survivor knows how to fall and get back up again. He's ... full story
Editorials & Columns Hustle Harder: Travel Arrangements Recently I traveled down to Washington D.C. to participate in an event called the "Million DJ March," and I realized ... full story