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616 Responds to FATBOY Rick Ross with 2 BRAND NEW Scathing Diss Tracks By JUMBO and SHADOW The Sorcerer!

WAAAKE UPPP!!!For Those Of You Who Have Been In Slumber Ville For The Past Two Months! The Rapper Rick Ross Came Out With A Track Dissing Floyd Money Mayweather And In The Process Dissed Every Emcee/Rapper In Metropolitan Grand Rapids! I For One Took It Very Personal And Instituted The West Michigan "No Fly Zone" For The FatMan From Dade County! That's Right!! That Means No Promoter Better Even Think Twice About Booking The Fat Bastard Up This Way..If You Wanna… Continue

Added by Grand Rapids HipHop on October 23, 2009 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

THE MYTH GRAPHICS SPECIAL BLOWOUT!!!!

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Added by Grand Rapids HipHop on August 3, 2009 at 11:51am — No Comments

61Syx Teknique-Breakdancers at ENMU teach to revive a movement

On a national quest to restore hip-hop's reputation, a group of gravity-defying break dancers visited the ENMU ballroom twice Tuesday, where they introduced the "b-boy" lifestyle to an otherwise quiet corner of New Mexico. During their first visit to the ballroom Tuesday morning, the 61Syx Teknique break dancing crew from Grand Rapids, Mich., offered a dance workshop that had participants doing intricate moves in a matter of minutes. Aside from the dance moves, 61Syx Teknique shared elements o… Continue

Added by Grand Rapids HipHop on April 12, 2009 at 11:31am — 1 Comment

Diddy's Dumb Deed!!!

Another attack on Black Women by one of our own! Diddy's CIROC vodka sent out a cattle call looking for and I quote, "White, Hispanic and Light-skinned African American" women to represent his vodka. The arrogance to specify the type of Black woman has reached back to racism of the early 1900's brown paper bag mentality. The brown paper bag test was for admittance to Black social societies and certain, so-called, upscale parties. If a WOMAN was darker than a brown paper bag, she was disallowed… Continue

Added by Grand Rapids HipHop on April 8, 2009 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

DJ CapCom Get It In! New Track Ft.Lil Wayne, Drake & Truth

Grand Rapids Own DJ CapCom Gets It In, Brand New Track By New Universal Recording Artist "Truth" FT. Lil Wayne and rising Canadian Sensation Drake. PEEP IT OUT IN THE PLAYER! Continue

Added by Grand Rapids HipHop on March 9, 2009 at 4:46pm — No Comments

Media Mouse Covers Davey D at GRCC- Davey D Explores Relationship between Hip-Hop, Politics, and Barack Obama

Davey D Explores Relationship between Hip-Hop, Politics, and Barack obama Posted by Ed Cutlip on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 12:05 PM Journalist and Activist Davey D looked at Hip-Hop's Relationship to Barack Obama

Last night, hip-hop journalist… Continue

Added by Grand Rapids HipHop on February 11, 2009 at 7:08pm — 2 Comments

GRCC BSU Black History Month Events: February 2009 Dope Line Up Of Events:PEEP THIS!!!!!

GRCC BSU Black History Month Events: February 2009 Feb 5- "In Remembrance Of: Anti-Violence Community Panel" Applied Technology Center Auditorium (Rm 168) 6 pm Moderated by Andrea “DJ SuperDre” Wallace, This panel will examine the lifestyles that lead to community violence, the thought process behind those choices, and draft solutions for intervention. Panelist include: DJ Head Debiase, Mrs. Shelly Cole-Mickens, JaMichael Brown, Elder Talib El-Amin, RanRu of GunRule TV, Commissioner Eli Lumpk… Continue

Added by Grand Rapids HipHop on February 4, 2009 at 9:51am — No Comments

Top 10 Beats Of The Year

Top 10 Beats Of The Year posted by Paul Cantor in Scratch Magazine I’ve been thinking about this list for over a week. Was tough making my selections. Keep in mind, I’m rating these tracks on the production itself, not just the lyrics. The lyrics could conceivably suck and the track would still make it on the list. 10) “Hero”- Nas (produced by Polow Da Don)- from the live-sounding drum track, the synths, the breakdown, this joint was above and beyond the hottest thing Nas had rhymed on in ye… Continue

Added by Grand Rapids HipHop on January 4, 2009 at 9:23pm — No Comments

New Years Resolution!!!

This year I promise to: Make more music Make more time for my health Take more time to myself Be more present Be able to achieve what others thought I could not Be a better listener Be more focused Be more loving Do more living Do more for my Kulture Do more for my Elder's Act more responsibly Take my business ventures to the next level Be more proactive than reactive Give more than I receive Love more than I am loved Try my best to wish well on those who want to see me fail Try to be friendly… Continue

Added by Grand Rapids HipHop on January 2, 2009 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

DON CANNON - No Longer APHILLIATED...!! THE INFAMOUS CANNON departs from camp he co-created.

DJ Don Cannon, a notable DJ and rising producer, is recognized for his reign as one of Atlanta’s most recognized DJs and as a member of the The Aphilliates, which he co-founded with DJ Drama and DJ Sense in 2002. Cannon is credited for produ… Continue

Added by Grand Rapids HipHop on December 10, 2008 at 5:10pm — 2 Comments

Money MayWeather Reppin Amalgam Digital!

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Added by Grand Rapids HipHop on December 10, 2008 at 2:02pm — 1 Comment

The Role That HipHop Played In The Election pt.2 YES WE DID!!!!!

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Added by Grand Rapids HipHop on November 6, 2008 at 9:42am — No Comments

Barack Obama and How Hip-Hop Played A Role In His Election

Last night, the Hip-Hop community celebrated, as Barack Obama was elected the first Black president of the United States of America. For those who don’t know, I’m back at BET.com and yesterday, it was great to be there to experience this historic victory. We had Murphy Lee, Killer Mike, Bun B, Rhymefest, and Dr. Todd Boyd blogging live on election day. We conducted in person interviews with people in Hip-Hop, from big celebs to newcomers, Russell Simmons, Rosa Clemente, Papoose, Q-Tip, Charles H… Continue

Added by Grand Rapids HipHop on November 6, 2008 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Freck Billionaire Signs To Floyd Mayweather's Label

Freck Billionaire Signs To Floyd Mayweather's Label October 20th, 2008 | Author: ------ Philadelphia rapper Freck Billionaire [click to read] has signed on to work with music label Philthy Rich Records. Besides giving him the benefits of a solo artist, the deal, spearheaded by the label's founder Floyd Mayweather, Jr. will make Freck co-CEO, and will give him the opportunity to promote his own label, CBL Entertainment Worldwide. Although Freck has had multiple run-ins with the law, including… Continue

Added by Grand Rapids HipHop on October 21, 2008 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

HIPHOP FOR BARACK!!

For those that don't know the HipHop Coalition started a campaign called "Hiphop For Barack" a while back and we started out registering voters and hosting phone banking parties to help Senator Obama win his primary election. Now that Senator Obama is the candidate of choice we as the HipHop Generation must do our part to see to it that he gets elected into the office of President. For years Detroit has held down Michigan as a democratic state and for years West Michigan has not done it's fair s… Continue

Added by Grand Rapids HipHop on July 28, 2008 at 9:30am — 1 Comment

Grand Rapids HipHop Awards"The Official After Party"

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Added by Grand Rapids HipHop on May 21, 2008 at 12:11pm — No Comments

GRHHC Recruiting New Members!

The GRHHC is currently recruiting members. This is your opportunity to have your voice heard and assist with the planning of Grand Rapids HipHop Appreciation Week,May 18-24,2008. Meetings are held every Saturday @ The Urban Beanery, 1155 Madison S.E. Grand Rapids,MI. All are WELCOME!

Sign ups for membership and Award nominations can be complete… Continue

Added by Grand Rapids HipHop on January 30, 2008 at 4:02pm — 4 Comments

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Video: Mos Def, Jay Electronica, Curren$y & The Cool Kids on Creative Control TV

Here’s a bunch of new footage from Creative Control TV. Above, Mos Def and Ski Beatz work on a cut called “Taxi”. After the jump, check out The Cool Kids and Jay Electronica performing in Dame’s basement, and Curren$y at the Electric Factory in Philly.

Maino - Get ‘Em Tiger

Maino commiserates with Tiger Woods and proudly details the problem he has keeping it in his pants. Maino - Get ‘Em Tiger maino__get_em_tiger Go here to hear Maino explain the record to Angela Yee.

Young Jeezy - 4 My Town (Remix)

Jeezy Deebo’s Birdman’s “4 My Town” instrumental. Young Jeezy - 4 My Town (Remix) young_jeezy__4_my_town_remix Props to DJ Folk. After the jump check out an interview that USDA did with FADER TV.

Masta Ace & Ed O.G - Why Does It Matter

it doesn’t matter what be up on the banner, ’cause I went to Summer Jam in New York and woke up in Atlanta Here’s a bonus cut off Masta Ace and Ed O.G.’s iTunes exclusive Extra Entertainment, which features 6 tracks that didn’t make Arts & Entertainment, and is available now. Masta Ace & Ed O.G. - [...]

Willie the Kid ft. Tekh Togo - Paradox (Remix)

Above, check out some footage of Willie, DJ Drama and LA the Darkman on tour in Japan. Willie the Kid ft. Tekh Togo - Paradox (Remix)

Wiz Khalifa x Cloudkicker “Stardom” T-Shirt

The urban world has witnessed this young artist progress through out the years before our very eyes. Selling out shows through-out the country we watch him grow and continue to move forward. Wiz Khalifa is the definition of a Cloud Kicker. Don’t stop til you’re at the top ! Cop here. Previously: Mac Miller feat. Wiz Khalifa [...]

Bekay - Rapstar (Hunger Pains)

“Rapstar [Hunger Pains]” (prod. by Alkota) documents Bekay’s professional struggle in his pursuit to make it in this crazy industry. Peep the banner, which is taken from the album artwork designed by Skam2?, who is the creative force behind ATCQ’s Beats, Rhymes & Life album cover and of course the artwork found in The [...]

Gucci Mane Covers XXL (February)

“I wasn’t really able to tell my story before but I think I am now…” Gucci Mane says from behind a glass window in a visiting room at Atlanta’s Fulton County Correctional Facility. “Got closure on a lot of things now.” More info here.

KiD CuDi Mistaken for Burglar by LAPD

KiD CuDi found himself in handcuffs yesterday in Los Angeles after the LAPD mistook him and his crew for burglary suspects as they left a photoshoot with NME on Melrose Ave. Five patrol cars rolled up on the entourage and temporarily detained them before the cops realized that they were racially profiling wrong. After the [...]

Video: Jay-Z ft. Mr. Hudson - Young Forever (High Quality)

Told you it’d be here shortly. Previously: Kanye Previewing “A Star Is Born”

Video: Cory Gunz Interview w/ HipHopBeef

Here’s the interview to go with yesterday’s freestyle. Previously: Evan Roberts feat. Cory Gunz - Don’t Wanna Hear (prod. Oddz N Endz)

Video: Plies ft. Keri Hilson - Medicine (Behind the Scenes)

This shit looks like it’s gonna be type Algernod. Off Plies’ Goon Affiliated album due out early next year. Props: Y2K Previously: Plies feat. Young Jeezy - So Bad

Video: Trae the Truth Interview w/ ThisisCurtis

On of the anchors of Houston rap sits down with ThisisBooBoo. He talks about the difference in rappers in Houston, his brother; who motivated him in his career, the community service he does, how he spread his music to the world, his close friend passing away & much much more! Previously: Trae Tha Truth Video Shoot [...]