Actor and White House official Kal Penn, known for his role in the popular Harold & Kumar stoner flicks, shocked fans and critics of the controversial “stop-and-frisk” policy alike. Penn tweeted Tuesday (August 13) that the police tactic was “good policy” and refused to back down from his stance. Source
It was only a matter of time before photos surfaced of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian with their daughter North West. Paparazzi waiting in the wings near a doctor’s office in Los Angeles to catch the couple with their baby. Click here to see the pics
You can’t buy the publicity Kendrick Lamar is getting right now – even the greatest NBA coach of all time Phil Jackson is sending tweets his way. After shaking up the game with his feature verse on Big Sean’s “Control (HOF),” the Rap community has gotten either defensive, inspired, emotional or a bit of all […]
Less than 24 hours later, a rebuttal comes from Joell Ortiz, an MC semi-close to the west coast rapper’s camp. Close friends, acquaintances or the like, this rap thing is about one’s ability to verbally spar with the next wordsmith. In this case, the Slaughterhouse rep keeps his wax poetics potent at best. Listen here
The Internets waits for moments like these. Kendrick Lamar drops a blistering verse on Big Sean’s “Control” track where he claims to be the king of the East and West, and everyone, sensitive rappers included, starts reacting. Some dropped tweets, others concocted hilarious memes utilizing photo editing programs to slanderous affect. Source
Kendrick Lamar dropping a vicious opening salvo last night. Guesting on Big Sean’s “Control,” the Compton rapper called out his peers and competitors by name and even rapped that he was the new “King Of New York.” So who is going to take the bait and answer K. Dot’s lyrical trolling? Responses have already been […]
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is a big deal, idolized by Apple fanboys everywhere. He has also never listened to a Kanye West record. Source
Over the weekend, Stussy released a Yo! MTV Raps-inspired capsule collection featuring 10 iconic photos of MCs from that era. If that wasn’t ill enough, the streetwear brand returns today with a two-part documentary that places a scope on the iconic television series. Source
First Lady Michelle Obama is gearing up to release a Hip-Hop album. That is not a misprint. Although Mrs. Obama won’t be dropping any verses, she has collected a handful of rap vets and younger acts for the record as part of her “Let’s Move” anti-child obesity campaign. Source
It seems like Frank Ocean’s torn vocal cord will be all healed up by at least November 9. That’s when the Odd Future crooner and Tyler, the Creator are set to headline the second annual OFWGKTA Carnival in Los Angeles. Source
There is no question that The-Dream‘s choices when it comes to fashionable attire have been suspect at best and highly unfortunate at their worst. Luckily for the R&B crooner, GQmagazine stepped in and gave him a much needed makeover. Source
Florida‘s reputation in the realm of law enforcement was hit yet again with another bad mark. A 17-year-old Miami graffiti artist who gave chase was killed early Tuesday morning after cops shot him with a Taser gun. Source