May 23, 2013

Lupe Fiasco Responds (Via Twitter) to D.L. Hughley’s Public Criticism

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*You know Lupe Fiasco wasn’t going to sit on his heels while D.L. Hughley criticized the rapper on Hot 93.7. Earlier this week – as we reported – Hughley expressed his contempt for Lupe’s decision against voting. “He’s bright as hell, but dumb in the ways of the world,” Hughley told Hot 93.7/Hartford. “Young black [...]




Pete Rock Rails against Actions of Police at Club Event

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*Hip-hop producer Pete Rock is disgusted with the actions of officers who swooped in on patrons at a recent launch party for rap duo Smif-n-Wessun’s new album. The group was holding an event to celebrate the release of its album “Monumental” in New York City Tuesday (June 28) when the venue’s security called police after [...]




Kanye Tries Out New Tracks at NYC Club

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*Kanye West debuted four songs from his upcoming album Saturday night at a club in New York. The artist, whose public appearances have been few and far between since last summer’s Taylor Swift controversy, turned up at LES hotspot CV and handed the DJ four tracks from the upcoming disc, according to the New York [...]




Kanye Enlists Q-Tip, RZA and Pete Rock for New Album

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*Kanye West is in his Diamond Head, Hawaii home and recording studio wrapping up work on his forthcoming album “Good Ass Job,” which is due in June featuring collaborations with Q-Tip, RZA and Pete Rock. Q-Tip confirmed his participation in an interview with Brooklyn Bodega. “I just try to work with people who I admire [...]