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more about #rappers more comments → adiam7: The asshole father that never claimed him or took care of him is the Prime Minster. He decided to come out with the uncle and say they are waiting for... more » Beau Nerd: Between this and that gay-married Brazilian who was denied asylum earlier this week, it feels like Get the Fuck Out Week in America. One more and ... more » Spirit Fingers: Sorry, despite his raw deal from P. Diddy Sean Puff the Magic Talent-Whoring Dragon, I'm a little lackadaisical on my "That's messed up, Shyne, man." ... more » CardedForDissent: He should be okay in Belize, his dad is the Prime Minister. #rappers more » resipsaloquacious: Little know fact, this same policy is why Snow had to rap from Canada. You are gonna listen to "Informer" with a whole new ear, right? Here to help.... more » AndPreciousLittleofThat: In seventh grade Earth Science class I learned about the Nitrogen Cycle and the Water Cycle. The Rapper Cycle is just as important to the health and ... more » DEADFORWEEKS: Now if only we can make rap and hip hop a crime then we'll simply ship everybody back to Africa without the redundant murder charges. #rappers more » someroughbeast: Next we'll be sending Kanye back to Venus. #rappers more » FaceMelter: Dutty Yo!!! #rappers more » CaligulaSanchez: If the state of New York really wanted to punish Weezy, they'd send him back to Gringotts so he could go back to guarding vaults LIKE HE'S SUPPOSED TO... more » Botswana Meat Commission FC: Great. Now what will I have to listen to? Other than the approximately 197 mixtapes he was on last year... #lilwayne more » goetz: Are the tears for real, or is this his first trip? #lilwayne more » Foster Kamer: I'm not very easily sold on change, but this is nothing short of excellent in ten different ways. My favorite, irreverent two: (1) this places a great... more » i'm a bottle: I wonder if it's a good thing that disputes in academic book publishing are settled differently. more » Mount_Prion: Yeah, I mean, I'd side with Cam'ron over this guy. Then again, I'd side with Cam'ron over just about anybody. He has his own scientifically patented s... more » -
#crime
US Begins Rapper Deportation Project
Shyne: Born in Belize, moved to Brooklyn, became a rapper, voice sounded just like Biggie Smalls, took a shooting charge for Puff Daddy, went to jail, got out, now deported back to Belize. Hope you made some money, man. -
#crime
Weezy Kid in Skeezy Bid
Lil Wayne will be spending a year in jail in New York for gun possession. This marks the law's biggest blow against rap since they got Foxy Brown, Remy Ma, Lil Kim, Chi Ali, Prodigy, Saigon, Shyne, TI, and Mystikal. -
#crime
Beef-Prone Rapper Charged With Murder
Tru Life, a middling rapper signed to Jay-Z's label who loved to beef, has been arrested and charged with murder for the stabbing death of a man in Manhattan after a fight at a club. More » -
#obits
Rapper Murdered at LA Shopping Mall
Dolla, a 21 year-old Atlanta rapper signed to Akon's label, was shot and killed yesterday in the parking garage of an LA mall. More » -
#overreactions
Kanye West Overjoyed at Meaningless Award
Complex.com named Kanye West the Best-Dressed Rapper ever. And, I mean...he just, it's like..WOW, what can you say? Let him catch his breath...okay he's ready to thank you, all of you! More » -
#theassimilator
Asher Roth: Do We Care?
White-hot (hot-white?) rhythmic-rhymer of words Asher Roth released his album this week. I got Tom Breihan (Pitchfork), Touré (The Daily Beast), and Byron Crawford (XXL) to cut through the obligatory talking points. More » -
#popularity
How popular is the sinister Rick Ross? This popular.
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#hiphop
Rick Ross Has Lots of Sinister Stories He Can't Tell
Miami cocaine rapper Rick Ross is most famous, these days, for being repeatedly embarrassed, on the internet, by 50 Cent. But his new album gives us another reason to appreciate him: awesome self-mythologizing crimetalk doublespeak! More » -
#redemption
Kanye West Forsakes the Douche Life
Animajapesters at South Park had a bit of fun at Kanye West's expense, but Kanye didn't get upset; he's taking this opportunity to examine himself. And he's decided to stop being a "HUGE DOUCHE"! More » -
#gossip
Memorial to Biggie Smalls Is Also a Paid Ad For Sweaters
Rappers have been dropping brand names in their lyrics for cash for years; it's tasteless, but widespread. But why would you turn a memorial track for your dead friend into a Coogi ad? More » -
#killers
Kanye West's Image Consultant Will Shoot You Dead
Do not get it twisted, people: Kanye West's "personal barber and image consultant" Ibn Jasper will not hesitate to shoot you directly in the head with Glock 9. Now that he's back from Fashion Week. More » -
#feuds
Martha Stewart's Favorite Florist is a Wacko White Rapper!
Martha Stewart recently had one of her favoritest florists, Peter Seprish, on her show to discuss flower arranging. You associate with shady characters, Martha! Peter Seprish, a.k.a. Peter Party, is an awful white rapper. More » -
#justice
John Forte, His Hair Finally Free
Bush-pardoned rapper John Forte's last day in jail: "Washing and conditioning the hair that had grown below my waist added an extra 30 minutes to an already lengthy process." But he made it, thankfully. [TDB] -
#rumormonger
Did Madoff Take Millions From 50 Cent?
Did Bernie Madoff fuck around and rip off often-shot rapper 50 Cent for millions? Yes, if you believe an anonymous snitch who talked to a website that 50 Cent hates! More » -
#magazines
Everything About Kanye West Is Exclusive
VIBE declares that its February Kanye West cover is "the only in-depth cover story interview granted to any major magazine surrounding the release of his controversial album, 808s & Heartbreak." But is it? More » -
#crime
L.A.: Dangerous Place
Bizzy Bone, of Bone-Thugs-n-Harmony, was choked, beaten, and robbed for his jewelry in LA. By an anti-gang outreach worker. [LAT] -
#recessionomics
Doug E. Fresh Needs $4 Million, Quick
First Damon Dash's apartment got foreclosed upon, and now Doug E. Fresh is facing the same fate. One more to a full trend! We need more rhymes about financial planning: More »
