By Jason Collins The comedy world is mourning the loss of groundbreaking comedian Paul Mooney. My heart goes out to his loved ones. It’s with great sadness that I write this article. The second time in one year that I sit writing about a legend that’s gone. Born Paul Gladney, he passed away on Wednesday, […]
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By Jason Collins N.O.R.E and DJ EFN’s Drink Champs gets all kinds of saucy, and I’m not just talking about the alcohol. The shocking, interesting, hilarious, and sometimes scary tales we hear from some of our favorite artists in the game remind us that hip-hop still has stories to tell. So many in fact, that
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By Jason Collins I’d be remiss if I didn’t start by paying my respects to the family and friends of DMX. His passing has left a huge hole in the hip-hop community. His fire will be missed. Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons is a legend who was crowned king of hardcore rap after the death of Tupac
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By Jason Collins Questioning where hip-hop is today is a huge topic. It’s so nuanced that it can be casual barbershop talk or pure academia. It’s an ocean of rap, graffiti, break dancing, and DJing on the surface, and as you dive deeper you see the counterculture that swims below and bursts forth to fight
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