Celebrating Babygrande Records 15th Anniversary Smoke DZA & Pete Rock (Don’t Smoke Rock) GZA aka The Genius and Special Guests; U-God of Wu-Tang, Young Roddy, Trademark Da Skydiver, Journalist 103 and more will perform at Highline Ballroom Monday, November 28, 2016 The doors […]
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RZA – Releases “Bobby Digital” On This Date in 1998
Bobby Digital in Stereo is the solo debut studio album by American hip hop recording artist and record producer RZA, of East Coast hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan. It was released on November 24, 1998, and […]
Is a Corrupt Pharmaceutical Company Responsible for Prince’s Death?
by Paul Resnikoff Nobody knew that Prince was an addict.  Then again, the drug Prince was taking — Fentanyl — was totally legal.  Now, federal investigators are looking into the practices of a pharmaceuticals company selling that very […]
Ad-Rock – Holds Anti-Hate Rally in Brooklyn’s Adam Yauch Park
Brooklyn residents filled Adam Yauch (a.k.a. MCA) park on Sunday morning at an anti-hate rally organized after vandals tagged playground equipment with swastikas and pro-Trump graffiti on Friday. Members of the crowd carried signs with Beastie Boys-themed slogans like, ‘No […]
Frank Ocean Calls the Grammys Racist: “This Is My Colin Kaepernick Momentâ€
A huge Grammys snub from Frank Ocean and Kanye West. However, will it mean anything? Blonde is both a critical and commercial success for Frank Ocean. Released outside of Def Jam Records, the risky move […]
The Estate of Prince – Files Lawsuit Against Tidal, Jay Z, and Roc Nation
by Daniel Adrian Sanchez How do you counter a Jay Z, Tidal, and Roc Nation preliminary lawsuit over Prince? That’s easy. With another lawsuit. On June 7th, the singer’s birthday, Tidal released 15 Prince albums. Black […]
Beastie Boys’ – Debut Album, ‘Licensed to Ill’ Turns 30
Beastie Boys’ First Album, ‘Licensed to Ill’ Turns 30 On Nov. 15, 1986, the Beastie Boys released their debut album, Licensed to Ill. Nearly four months after its release, Licensed to Ill knocked Bon Jovi’s Slippery […]
Rick Ross – Could Face Felony Charges for Issuing Trump Death Threats
Rapper Rick Ross potentially faces Class E felony charges for issuing a direct death threat against President-Elect Donald Trump.  The offense could result in five years of imprisonment or $250,000 in fines. Rick Ross may face scrutiny […]