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The New World of Ghostwriting
Posted February 16, 2010 |
This is a piece written by Rap-Rebirth.com founder, Jesse, who makes a living from ghostwriting. His site is where the hub of his business comes from. He penned this piece about the modern day world of the ghostwriting, and his experience with selling his service online... |
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Have You Ever Looked Closely At A Dollar Bill ... on Weed, Man?
Posted February 2, 2010 |
The U.S. dollar bill has some spooky stuff on it. Have you ever actually looked at a dollar bill closely? It has random numbers, symbols, etc. ... and they all mean something. Jon Stewart had a good idea when he asked Scarface, in the movie Half Baked, if he every "looked at a dollar bill on weed man?" Maybe you should... |
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The Biggest and Most Talked About Things in 2009
Posted December 31, 2009 |
2009 was one hell of a year. While so much has happened, there's some things we'll remember well into the New Year. With the year finally inching to a close, we compiled a list of some of the biggest moments of the year, as well as incidents that were the talk of the town... |
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Tiger Woods: Real Player of the Decade
Posted December 17, 2009 |
The end of the decade got a weird twist. While 50 Cent was in London chatting and laughing on a British family program, Tiger Woods wrecked his car, allegedly high on drugs. When Snoop Dogg was on Wall Street as a panelist, Woods was in Hollywood spending 60 grand on kinky sex... |
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The Wrath of the Computer Gods: DJ A-Trak's Laptop Troubles
Posted December 8, 2009 |
Montreal-born DJ, A-Trak, had a few problems with his laptop and drives during a recent string of gigs throughout Europe and even a few in the U.S. He blogged about the mishap at his website (DJATrak.com), explaining his trouble ... Damn, what a hassle. |
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My Experience With DJ AM, RIP
Posted September 25, 2009 |
Close to five years ago I, along with my buddy Ramon Guzman, Jr. (DJ Avenue) had the privilege to meet and interview one of the biggest club and party DJs out there. Now, granted at the time, I honestly had never heard of or seen DJ AM spin, and was oblivious to even knowing who Nicole Ritchie was at the time. Nonetheless, I was up to interview the guy and see what he was about. |
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The Hottest 10 R&B Singers In The Game ... Right Now
Posted July 27, 2009 |
I made people cringe, yell, curse, and even threaten me because of my infamous list last year. Well guess what? I'm back to receive the love and support that I was paraded with. I'm basing this on who's hot "RIGHT NOW." This list is only concerned with whose buzz is heavy as of right now. Well, without farther adieu, here's the list. |
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Alfamega's Open Letter To T.I.
Posted July 23, 2009 |
This is an exclusive letter from former Grand Hustle recording artist Alfamega, that he sent to T.I. after several failed attempts at a verbal conversation, said the rapper's camp. Alfa's camp says that T.I. sent word that if he'd like to speak with him, he must pen a letter. This is what he wrote... |
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Salute The Hip-Hop Vets Because They Bringin' The Craft Back
Posted July 4, 2009 |
The veterans: the ones who before entrapped themselves with scintillating lyrics before succumbing to the plush and gaudy jewels. The ones who engulfed themselves in passionate anthems-- not the cotton candy we squirm and cringe to rather than digest. |
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Nas: 'Dads Deserve Love Too'
Posted June 19, 2009 |
Kelis has aired out Nas, via Twitter, even though she didn't call him out by name. Now, Nas is getting a few things off his chest, specifically the love dads don't usually get. |
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Top 10 Signs Your Girl Is A Gold Digger
Posted May 5, 2009 |
Kanye West said it best: "She ain't messing with no broke n****s." Yep, we're talking gold diggers. LiveSteez.com (part of the Bossip network) recently put together this funny top 10 list of ways to spot a "certified gold digger." |
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Tears from Heaven: Dr. King Would Want Climate Justice
Posted April 10, 2009 |
On the day of the anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr's assassination, minister and community activist Rev. Lennox Yearwood asks that people still mark the tragic death of Dr. King, and offers a way to carry on his memory. |
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Surviving Jena Six: The Dreams of Mychal Bell
Posted April 7, 2009 |
On the even of the anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr, surviving member of the Jena Six Mychal Bell wrote this editorial about his struggle. Read on to see what he wrote... |
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How Is Hip-Hop Dead When The New Draft Class Is Killing It?
Posted April 4, 2009 |
We heard the complaints. From the inept lyricism, to the eye-gauging dances that had people running to the bathroom as if their stomachs were soaked with laxatives. We've seen the complaints displayed on numerous magazines, and blogs. Yet, only a few outlets have applauded the positives that have been utterly apparent. |
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The Failure of Hip-Hop Journalism: Rewritin' Hip-Hop History
Posted March 16, 2009 |
To hear some hip-hop journalists tell it, there was a time when hip-hop magazines were the vanguard of the revolution. Not since David Walker's "Appeal" were there such powerful writings that shook the foundations of the system. Some believe that if it wasn't for hip-hop journalists... |
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Rev. Yearwood's Open Letter to T.I.
Posted March 6, 2009 |
As T.I. sets an example to everyone across the nation with his reality show "Road To Redemption," in preparation of his upcoming one-year jail stint, community activist and Hip Hop Caucus President pens this open letter to a man changed. |
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John Legend's Open Letter To The New York Post Over Cartoon
Posted February 20, 2009 |
A recently published cartoon by the New York Post -- that many believed was linked to President Obama -- has upset a lot of people. The Rev. Al Sharpton called it "troubling at best." And now, singer John Legend is as well. |
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Russell Simmons: The Fight Is Far From Over
Posted November 11, 2008 |
In this column, hip-hop pioneer Russell Simmons talks about the long battle America has to face after the election of Barack Obama, and the hard road he will face in fixing the nation's problems. |
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