I don’t know why Whole Foods doesn’t just put SP behind a camera and let him wing a 30 second spot. And when did The Ghost go all hippie on...

Looks like we can call off the Scram Jones hip-hop drug addiction intervention. Ol’ boy got murked last night. Cause of death – a trident thrown by N.O.R.E. He was later seen telling Capone, “I love lamp.” And it looks like Buckwild may be an accomplice here, or at the...

I think most people would agree that if you’re highlight in life and main selling point is popularizing the term “donk shaker” on the internet, well, things just may not be working out how you wanted it to. Or maybe it...

When Mike Piazza was a New York Met, he had to hold a press conference to announce his heterosexuality as there were a bunch of homo rumors swirling around him. Gorilla Zoe apparently has to do the same thing here, as he released the subtly-titled snoozer announcing to the world that he’s...

No matter what natural disaster strikes, Butta just wants to be taken to da...

Browsing through my Reader today, I noticed something was off. Something wasn’t feeling right. You know that feeling you get when you maybe didn’t get enough sleep or drink enough water throughout the day? That’s the feeling I got today. And word is bond, something was wrong....

Scram Jones has a problem. Not only does he sniff the paint chips Jada used to walk by in his shiny suit days, but he’s also known for licking subway poles in Queens that 50 might have touched and rolling around sidewalks in BK that Biggie possibly stepped on. Props to N.O.R.E. for...

Can. Not. Contain. Excitement. Tweet

Bandana black like the Negro League Wow. I’m not a rapper, but that is not a good punchline. It gets entertaining though: Model chick look like she covered in Nestle/ Take another drink, we could slide like Gretzky. I’m actually not sure where to start here. What would a model chick...

I guess the term “superstars” is used pretty liberally here. And they have some new music coming out, a new album, whatever whatever. We don’t know if the phrase “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” has its origins in Kentucky, but what we do know is...

It’s a wonderful idea if you want your song to suck more than it already does. I can see Money Malc now, saying to himself “Man, if I only had Hoopz on my record saying ‘that’s why he ball’ I’d be raking in millions”. Yes, that’s exactly...

In the fairness of full disclosure I am a complete Cormega “Stan.” He is hands down my favorite MC. “Get Out My Way” is just an utter hype track that makes you want to stomp through the streets disrespectfully. This video is low budget but hot and captures the essence...

Each day we’re harassing N.O.R.E. with a question. The question can be about anything and everything and we’re going to print N.O.R.E.’s response exactly as he sends it back. If you have any questions you’d like the one and only N.O. to answer, leave ‘em in the...

Here’s the thing… Resurrecting yourself from the grave is a very tedious procedure. There has only been like one dude to ever do this according to biblical scriptures. Honestly, it’s a daunting task for those resting in peace who are quite comfortable just chilling out....

There’s only one way to kick things off over at WGI and that’s the right way. That’s why we enlisted the talented Five to head up our first producer contest. Five will be teaming up with WGI to create the first-ever all-exclusive WGI mixtape, appropriately titled Five...

That paper must really be blowing in the wind. Run faster Willie, run faster! Willie The Kid feat. Verse Simmonds and Jay West- Paperchaser Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have...

And also Too Much For TV. Blocka...

What’s even worse he’s taking up a handicapped space that someone might legitimately need and then Twitters it, when he could have done what any normal person would have done and park further from the store and not Twitter it and gotten to the store in the exact same time. Classy...

Michelangelo of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles had and always will have the nunchucks game on lock. I’ve been hearing a lot about Fresh Daily lately but I haven’t heard a ton of music and this track is not helping me like the guy very much. I like that he’s trying to bring a somewhat...

One of the biggest questions I have about about this video is that if someone is dead, why are you going to tell them, “Okay, you’re dead”? If they’re really dead, they can’t hear you! And if they’re not dead (hence, they’re alive) then they’re...

Each day we’re harassing N.O.R.E. with a question. The question can be about anything and everything and we’re going to print N.O.R.E.’s response exactly as he sends it back. If you have any questions you’d like the one and only N.O. to answer, leave ‘em in the...

Word on the street is the rappers were going to fire back but they were too disinterested to formulate a response. Tweet

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When I asked Jew Dew’s boy why he has this name, he told me it’s what his brother named him. I still don’t get it. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your...

I know how hard it can be at times to count to such a high number. You can get confused, lose train of thought or just simply get frustrated. Before Nicki stepped in to the picture, Randall was counting like this: ex. “one, two, five…shit, no I mean nine, no, what comes after...

In going through my emails this morning, I stumbled upon this from Atlantic Records: THE MOST RESPECTED JAMAICAN ARTIST OF ALL TIME ON US CHARTS! First off, I didn’t know people actually respected Sean Paul. I knew a bunch of chicks who would drunkingly gyrate when his songs came on at...

Ghostface talks about his new RnB album? This could be interesting (or completely...

This song is hot but I mean damn, what is the deal with the sweating in the groin area? I have never seen so much sweat on a crotch in my life! Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have...

We’re really liking this kid. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser. Chase Wild – Live...

R.H. Bless – Get Away Dude has been bringing the fire as of...

We didn’t even know it was Immortal Technique until the 1:53 mark when he took off the camo. Before that we just saw a microphone and heard a voice that sounded like Tech, but we had no idea where it was actually coming...

Always stay strapped....

Apparently one of our favorite true school MCs, Gorilla Zoe, has his Twitter account (twitter.com/gorillazoe) suspended “due to strange activity.” Not only will we get to the bottom of this, we’ll also petition Twitter to get our buddy back on and telling us all the...

I guess if you’re in New York, Angie Martinez is somewhat relevant to you, since she’s allowed on the radio and all. But to the non-Hot 97 listening community not too familiar with her, this video makes her look like an incoherent amateur, which could explain why she’s a...

Yo Gotti talking about cooking kind of reminds me of Bubba in Forrest Gump telling Forrest how many ways you can cook shrimp. You can cook food, medicine, albums… This is one album we’re probably gonna pass...

Somehow I remember Spiderman being more about helping people and fighting evil than talking about selling drugs and getting money, but hey, I guess we all took different things away from the comic books and movies. By the way, this song is absolutely horrible. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player...

The first two bars a rapper spits on the first track of their debut album are probably the most important bars they’ll ever spit. That’s the split second when fans who just popped the CD on or clicked on the mp3 will decide if how they’re going to feel about said MC for the...

This man’s liver is going to have some serious damage. I love Pen. He’s the...

Here is the release of the anxiously awaited new Steven King mixtape. Hosted by Statik Selektah and featuring production by our man Alexander the Great. Get your eat on! “Steven King-Eat Like A King hosted by Statik...

Let’s face it. Jay is wack. Kanye can no longer rap even the slightest bit good. Rihanna makes the song corny. The beat is gah-bage. Why would anyone be checking for Hov anymore? He’s the furthest removed from rap. There’s nothing raw about him and his lyrics are boring...

Bahamadia was a beast on the mic! This was my personal favorite track from her debut album “Kollage.” Premier laced these ladies with an ill grimey beat. This is about as raw is it gets video wise too. Straight...

I think being swagger rich is a good thing but we’ll let Warren G confirm that for us. Warren G “Swagger Rich” f/Snoop Dogg & Cass Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to...

Although it’s been years since I’ve seen one of these for sale at the Barnes and Noble or Borders, apparently they’re still making magazines with long-ass interviews. It also seems as though they use no discretion now as far as choosing the artist to grace their cover. Ace...

Here is the press release and tracklist for Skyzoo’s upcoming album “The Salvation.” This look like it has some real potential… “The Salvation” In Stores September 29th Production from 9th Wonder, Just Blaze, Nottz, Ill Mind, Black Milk, Needlz, and...

Here is some grimey late 90′s NYC underground madness. Ill Bill absolutely kills it with his Star of David glass eye looking straight loco! I miss these...

As nice as Jay Electronica is, I wouldn’t want him screaming his raps in my face while I was making a beat. Pooping on the floor while I’m making a beat is a different story. That would be great. Taken from Rap...

Sir Aah, Joe Budden, and Royce Da 5’9 emphatically ask What It Be Like!?!?!?!?!? Sir Aah ft. Joe Budden and Royce Da 5’9″- What It Be Like?! (remix) Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here....

Wayniac – Kill ‘Em Shawty (feat. Ricky) Wayniac can not get over his obsession with Lil Wayne. He wants to give him some Becky, but hasn’t been able to so the next best thing to confess his undying love is to name himself “Wayniac”. He is also not too keen on...

These drunk chicks are still not inebriated enough to pull out the full backside. All they are doing is showing half their butts. I call that a half-assed job. GET IT?...

This is either an honest mistake or a human being that has no care in the world. How could you forget to button the rest of the shirt? Then again, I’m too lazy to wipe half the time, when I’m on the...