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Inside: Roc Nation

           By now we have all heard that concert behemoth Live Nation is throwing a whole bunch of money (roughly 150 million) at Jay-Z to partner up. But, what does...(more)

 

Can 50 Do It Again?

           Every few years, a rapper comes from nowhere and dominates the game (seemingly) overnight. He pops up on a few guest spots and remixes, and then he just starts dropping massive, inescapable singles... (more)

 

R Kelly Gets His Day In Court

          After years of delays, things are not looking good for Robert Kelly. The inevitable day is upon us and only time will tell how things will turn out. Surprise witnesses, signed affidavits, rumors and speculation are... (more)

 

The Cover Up

           George Mitchell report seemed like it would be easy to dismiss: Too many conflicts of interest, not enough subpoena power. It looked like a cover-up and smelled like a cover-up. (more)

 

The 2007 Wrap up is HERE

          VA's own Skillz is back at it again! For 2007 he didn't pull any punches and even shot a video. Fantasia, Bobby Brown, Soulja Boy, rock star clothing, T-Pain and Cam'ron all caught it! (view it here)

The Best of '07

           2007 has been quite a year.  As our first year in existence wraps up, we take a look back at the people and events that made a real impact this year. For better or for worse. (more)

 

Hov Financial

           If you ask Jim Cramer (host of CNBC’s “Mad Money“), Hip Hop star Jay-Z might be your best financial adviser. Times have changed since rappers were known as the most financially irresponsible... (more)

 

50 Cent Makes Change

          Hate him or love him, Curtis "Interscope" Jackson a.k.a. "50 Cent," is a bread-winner. Fresh off a $100 million dollar profit from the sale of Glaceau's Vitamin Water to Coca Cola for $4.1 billion, 50 ...(more)

 

REAL Hip Hop Police

          Cham dropped one of the strongest songs of his career this year with "Hip Hop Police." But, how much of the song is propaganda and how much is fact? Truth is, there is a REAL hip hop police task force ...(more)

 

Barrack Obama SPEAKS

          Obama is a breath of fresh air. He is assertive, inspiring, classy and surprisingly cool. The first Black with a legitimate shot at the Presidency is gaining in numbers and questioning Hilary Clinton ... (more)

 

The Aggravation of Kanye West

          It's no secret, Kanye West HATES losing. His temper tantrums and hissy fits are almost a part of his appeal. A man who loves what he does so much that he will stomp and fuss like a child when.... (more)

 

Pharrell Williams: "Out of My Mind"

          Pharrell Williams has a problem. The front man of rock trio N*E*R*D and one half of mega multi-platinum production duo The Neptune's has a BIG problem... (more)

 

The Aftermath of Death Row:

              Death Row is DEAD. It is gone. It is no more. It has ceased all existence. The former rap powerhouse filled for bankruptcy over a year ago. Finally, the dust has settled. But what about Dre?... (more)

 

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