They say inspiration can come from unexpected places, and apparently one of those places is a can of Sprite. The makers of America's favorite lemon-lime sugar water have announced that their cans will now be graced with inspirational quotes from Tupac Shakur, Missy Elliot, and J.Cole. Acco...… Read more
In a culture that’s continually berated by bad news, it’s often difficult to find the silver lining. Mass shootings, religious wars, murders, and the vacuous bubble of celebrities dominate headlines, when really people are in need of a little hope. Oakland-based emcee, award win...… Read more
In honor of 2Pac's birthday yesterday, Open Road Films has released the first trailer for their upcoming 2Pac biopic, which will portray the legendary rapper's life all the way from his early childhood in Harlem to his murder in Las Vegas. Watch the trailer here. Named after Tupac'...… Read more
Get a taste of hip hop flavor from across the pond with Critical Beatdown Radio, one of the UK's longest running hip hop shows, hosted by Manchester's finest, Mr CRF. Drawn into hip hop by acts like The Ultramagnetic MCs, Public Enemy, Big Daddy Kane, EPMD, Caveman, and more, Mr ...… Read more
Today, June 16th, is the birthday of one of hip hop's most influential and talented rappers: 2Pac. Had Pac not been cut down in his prime, he would've turned 45 today. Tupac Shakur was born on June 16th in East Harlem, New York. The son of two Black Panther members and named after a Peruv...… Read more
YG's sophmore album, "Still Brazy," wasn't scheduled to premiere until this Friday, but YG has surprised fans by debuting the album a few days early on Apple Music. The Compton rapper's second album also features guest appearances from Drake, Lil Wayne, AD, and Nipsey H...… Read more