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http://staging.allhiphop.comThe New York City Council approved a new bill today (June 30) that a major thoroughfare Run-DMC JMJ Way, in Hollis Queens, will be named after legendary rap group Run-DMC. The bill, which was introduced by Deputy Majority Leader Leroy Comrie (D-27) passed today during the Council’s Stated Meeting in City Hall. Once […]
Fans of Soulja Boy in the UK have bombarded an Oldham family with phone calls, due to lyrics in the chart-topping rapper’s#### single “Kiss Me Thru The Phone.” In the lyrics to the song, the rapper recites the number to his voicemail (678-999-8212), while encouraging listeners to give him a buzz. In the United States, […]
VIBE magazine has shut down. The magazine was launched in 1993 by music industry legend Quincy Jones and it served as as widely revered urban magazine. “On behalf the VIBE CONTENT staff (the best in this business), it is with great sadness, and with heads held high, that we leave the building today,” said […]
Rapper Sandra “Pepa” Denton of Salt-N-Pepa fame has inked a deal with VH1 to star in a new untitled reality series. Pepa’s latest foray into the reality show genre will feature the pioneering female emcee looking for love after spending years being celibate. According to the New York Daily News, Pepa and three […]
DISCLAIMER: All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on.THE DAILY TWO SENSE I don’t know how long I am going to be around. I’m just keeping it real. That’s all I’m going to say right now. […]
“Pure Crack”
Rapper Drake has officially signed with Young Money, the label founded by rapper Lil Wayne, according to anonymous sources. Drake, a native of Canada, has been affiliated with Lil Wayne since he emerged on the scene and has released a pair of mixtapes that have been heavily downloaded. “Today is a definitely a comfortable day for […]
Saturday June 27th, 2009, Midwest Bank Amphitheater, Chicago, IL.—let the bells ring. At Rock The Bells, it is tradition for the lineup to come with nothing but sickness. For the last 6 years, the organizers have been emphatic about providing a roster that not only reflects Hip-Hop leadership of today, but one prepared to go […]
“Eyes On Me”
“Gangsta”
“Plane In The Air”
“Look What I Did”
DISCLAIMER: All content within this section is pure rumor and generally have no factual info outside of what the streets have whispered in our ear. Read on. THE DAILY TWO SENSE I saw the BET Awards like everybody else. I just want to say one thing. I love Hip-Hop and all that, but […]
A Florida man was arrested last week for calling 911 repeatedly, seeking a police escort to the residence of rapper Lil Wayne. Michael Kruse, 20, charged with making false emergency calls by the St. John’s County Sheriff’s Office. According to thesmokinggun.com, Kruse called 911 on his cell phone, from his Ford Taurus repeatedly, asking for […]
Victor Ortiz Upset in Entertaining Slugfest Golden Boy Promotions took a huge gamble last night (June 27) putting their future star hopeful Victor Ortiz (24-2-1, 19 KOs) in with the hard-punching, experienced slugger Marcos Maidana (26-1, 25 KOs). The ambitious test resulted in one of the best fights of the year, but ultimately proved disastrous […]
Last Friday (June 26) in Los Angeles, West Coast rapper Coolio pleaded guilty to cocaine possession. The verdict stems from the rapper’s arrest on March 6 at Los Angeles International Airport. Coolio was attempting to board a flight when authorities found the illegal drug in his luggage. At the time of his […]
Beyond his incredible force as an entertainer and philanthropist, Michael Jackson is one of the most crucial fashion icons of our time. Countless celebrities and fashion designers have replicated Jackson’s distinct looks. Many people in general, fans or not, probably don’t even realize that they own pieces that were inspired by the legendary star.As his […]
Jackson family patriarch Joe Jackson was in attendance, stating that despite his immense grieving it was important to witness and celebrate his son’s achievements. The original New Edition lineup kicked off the show with a medley of Jackson 5 hits, including “I Want You Back” and “The Love You Save.” Host Jamie Foxx […]
The legendary Apollo Theater will honor fallen icon Michael Jackson with a special series of events commemorating his life. The first event begins on Tuesday (June 30). The venue will host a public tribute allowing fans to hear DJs spinning Michael’s music, leave memorabilia, and write sympathy messages on a special mural wall […]
