The MixXtape! Ep180 - Dip Diver

Interficial ARTelligence: The Moments That Met Me

RAPilates: Body and Mind Conditioning in the Digital Age

Summer of Hamn: Hollowpointlessness Aiding Mass Nihilism

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Chuck D’s Rap Central Station returns with another heavyweight celebration of Hip-Hop’s art, craft, history and people. Leading this issue are in-depth interviews with two genuine giants: Ludacris, the Fast & Furious Boss Mouth of the South, and Questlove, The Roots’ endlessly inventive musical powerhouse. Inside, we also catch up with Speech of Arrested Development, including his handwritten “Mr. Wendal” lyrics, and explore the worlds of GrandMixer DXT, Keith Shocklee, MC Mello and Ana Tijoux. There’s recognition for pioneering music executive Faith Newman, a celebration of Whodini’s legacy, a look at Grandmaster Flash’s new book, plus Skyzoo, Jay-Z, CP “The Fanchise” from KnicksFanTV and more.

Rap Central Station: Issue 4

Ice Cube was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Tuesday (April 15). The ceremony took place outside of the TCL Chinese Theater in the heart of Hollywood, where friends, family and fans gathered to see the trailblazing West Coast rapper/actor cement his status—literally.

Cube shared an Instagram post commemorating the occasion with the caption, “Today was legendary. Left my prints in cement at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. Honored to continue to receive my flowers in a business I never thought I’d be apart of.”

Several of his peers hopped in the comment section to congratulate Cube. Xzibit wrote, “Well deserved and long overdue. Thank you for being the cornerstone for this thing of ours called West Coast Hip Hop Don Mega. Salute,” while Redman offered a simple, “CONGRATS Champ!” Killer Mike, DJ Premier, DJ Jazzy Jeff, D-Nice and DJ Mathematics were among the many other familiar names showing their support.

There’s a sense Ice Cube never thought he’d be able to realize a dream so big and seemingly so out of reach. In the late ’80s/early ’90s, Ice Cube and the rest of N.W.A came out swinging with songs like “F### Tha Police” and “Straight Outta Compton,” not exactly family-friendly material. The industry wasn’t ready for the politically-charged, raw street anthems N.W.A was pumping out at the time, but the seismic impact the group had was undeniable.

N.W.A is credited with launching the West Coast gangsta rap movement, leading to a plethora of artists to follow in their footsteps. Cube, in particular, went on to have a fruitful solo career and blossomed into a seasoned actor along the way. In honor of his illustrious career, Ice Cube announced the Truth to Power: Four Decades of Attitude Tour the same day he received his star. For the first time in 20 years, Cube will hit multiple arenas across North America. The run kicks off on September 4 in Brooklyn, New York, and wraps up on October 9 in Toronto.

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(Story originally written by Kyle Eustice for AllHipHop.)

Ice Cube was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Tuesday (April 15). The ceremony took place outside of the TCL Chinese Theater in the heart of Hollywood, where friends, family and fans gathered to see the trailblazing West Coast rapper/actor cement his status—literally.

Cube shared a...

ICE CUBE IMMORTALIZED WITH HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR

Chuck D has dropped a new single called "New Gens" featuring Stetsasonic's Daddy-O along with a video for the Def Jam Recordings release. It marks the first single from Chuck's upcoming solo album, Radio Armageddon, which is scheduled to arrive on May 16. The 14-track project, his first solo effort since 2018's Celebration of Ignorance, includes gangsta-rap pioneer Schoolly D, Phill Most Chill, Donald D and Jazzy Jay of the Universal Zulu Nation, among others. Pre-orders are available <a href="https://chuckd.lnk.to/RadioArmageddon">here</a>. 

Chuck D, Flavor Flav and the rest of the Public Enemy cap are preparing to head overseas, where they'll join Guns 'N Roses for an international tour. The run kicks off May 1 in South Korea and wraps up July 31 in Germany. Find more information online and check out "Next Gens" below or on YouTube. 

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Chuck D has dropped a new single called "New Gens" featuring Stetsasonic's Daddy-O along with a video for the Def Jam Recordings release. It marks the first single from Chuck's upcoming solo album, Radio Armageddon, which is scheduled to arrive on May 16. The 14-track project, his first solo effort...

CHUCK D MAKES DEF JAM RETURN WITH "NEW GENS" FEATURING DADDY-O

Little Brother—the celebrated duo of Grammy Award-nominated artist Phonte Coleman and Rapper Big Pooh—have announced their final tour. Aptly titled the Curtain Call: The Final Tour, the run kicks off on May 24 in Baltimore at the Artscape Festival and concludes with the Rock the Bells Cruise on October 31. Other stops along the way include Boston, Brooklyn, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Atlanta, the Blue Note Jazz Festival in Napa, Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles and Raleigh, North Carolina.

Little Brother was formed in 1998 alongside producer 9th Wonder. Their debut album, The Listening (2003), garnered critical acclaim for its introspective (and often comedic) lyrics and soulful production, establishing them as pioneers of “alternative Hip-Hop.” Despite their underground status, Little Brother gained national attention when 9th Wonder produced “Threat” for JAY-Z’s The Black Album the same year. Their sophomore album, The Minstrel Show (2005), further cemented their reputation for blending sharp social commentary with humor and wit. After a long hiatus, Little Brother reunited in 2019 to release May the Lord Watch, which was succeeded by May The Lord Watch: The Little Brother Story documentary. The film chronicled the rise, struggles with industry dynamics and enduring influence on the culture. It also sheds light on the beautiful and, at times, complicated brotherhood between Phonte and Pooh. Tickets for the upcoming tour are on sale now.  <iframe frameborder="0" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/PJeI5GNFDPY" width="640" height="360"></iframe> (Originally written by Kyle Eustice for AllHipHop.)

Little Brother—the celebrated duo of Grammy Award-nominated artist Phonte Coleman and Rapper Big Pooh—have announced their final tour. Aptly titled the Curtain Call: The Final Tour, the run kicks off on May 24 in Baltimore at the Artscape Festival and concludes with the Rock the Bells Cruise on Octo...

Rap Central Station: Issue 4

Interficial ARTelligence: The Moments That Met Me

RAPilates: Body and Mind Conditioning in the Digital Age

Summer of Hamn: Hollowpointlessness Aiding Mass Nihilism

The MixXtape! Ep180 - Dip Diver

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ICE CUBE IMMORTALIZED WITH HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR

CHUCK D MAKES DEF JAM RETURN WITH "NEW GENS" FEATURING DADDY-O

LITTLE BROTHER ANNOUNCES FINAL TOUR

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