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OS/OHW Wednesday ~ Notorious B.I.G.

5558 days ago
MVSWHere’s the old school for this week: Notorious B.I.G. ~ “Hypnotize” From 1997. This is the last video Biggie participated in. The video wasn’t released until after he was shot to death in Los Angeles. Samples: Herb Alpert ~ “Rise“ Lyric... more info

Rap radio pioneer Mr. Magic dies

5560 days ago
Live DailyInfluential hip-hop radio DJ Mr. Magic died Friday (10/2) of a heart attack, according to the New York Daily News. He was 53.The DJ, born John Rivas, is credited with launching and hosting the first all-rap radio show in the US. Titled "Rap Attack," ... more info

Miley Cyrus And The Perfect Party (In The U.S.A.)

5566 days ago
MTV.com NewsIf you have to talk about how hard you're partying, you're probably not doing it right, in Bigger Than the Sound. By James Montgomery Miley Cyrus in "Party In The U.S.A." Photo: Disney Here's the thing about "Party in the U.S.A.," Miley Cy... more info

Maxwell Dazzles The Ladies At Madison Square Garden

5566 days ago
MTV.com NewsSinger's hometown gig features Common, Chrisette Michele as opening acts.By Shaheem Reid Maxwell performs at Madison Square Garden in New York on Monday Photo: Roger Kisby/ Getty Images NEW YORK — One of the great comeback artists of 200... more info

Eminem, Kid Rock, The Roots Pay Tribute To Def Jam At VH1's 'Hip Hop Honors'

5572 days ago
MTV.com NewsLL Cool J, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, other label greats are honored at annual event, which airs on VH1 October 13.By Shaheem Reid Eminem on stage at the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage BROOKLYN, New York — For fiv... more info

How Patrick Swayze got his break in hip-hop

5580 days ago
Guardian MusicThe late actor may be best known for his roles in Dirty Dancing and Ghost, but let's not forget his unmistakeable influence on urban musicRead the numerous obituaries for Patrick Swayze and one thing seems to have been forgotten: his influence on hip... more info

Jay-Z: 'This a call to arms!'

5598 days ago
Guardian MusicWill Jay-Z tone down his 'reality rap' now he's got Obama on speed dial? What would he play Noel G to get him into hip-hop? And, asks Malik Meer, does he really reckon he's the Kurt Cobain of hip-hop?In the back room of a north London recording studi... more info

Who Had The Hottest Verse: Eminem, Lil Wayne, Drake Or Kanye West?

5600 days ago
MTV.com NewsWe debate the MCs joining forces for the 'Forever' collabo, in Off the Dome. By Shaheem Reid Drake Photo: Frazer Harrison/ Getty Images You know he do. It's just human nature (shout out to Mike the Greatest). As hip-hop fans, when we hear ... more info

the first thursday batch of updates

5600 days ago
Totally FuzzyWorship Me. said...It's All About The BenjaminsPuff Daddy & The Family (feat. Notorious B.I.G., Lil' Kim and The Lox -Kool Moe Dee - How Ya Like Me Now?Tribe called quest - Check the RhimeDigital Underground - The Humpty DanceIce Cube - It Was a Good... more info

Colbie Caillat Talks Breakthrough, Wants To Work With Hip-Hop Artist

5601 days ago
MTV.com News'She's one of the best songwriters I've ever known,' Caillat says of collaborator, 'American Idol' judge Kara DioGuardi.By Nicole Guanlao Colbie Caillat Photo: MTV News Colbie Caillat seems like a poster-child for Southern California. She'... more info

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