Outlawz confirm a rumor that they smoked the legendary rappers ashes.

I met the rapper Chuck D at the Measuring the Movement forum, hosted by Rev. Al Sharpton. I sat next to Chuck for a good 30 minutes during the panel discussion and got to appreciate his humility and intelligence as it pertains to the plight of black people. What I also noticed was that Chuck stands a far cry away from his peers regarding whether or not they give a damn about the people who are buying their albums.

In a spin-off to the new song, "Otis," written by Kanye West and Jay-Z, Chuck engages in a lyrical assault like no other, highlighting the fact that it’s not cool for West and Jay-Z to brag about how much money they waste when African Americans are in the middle of one of the most devastating periods in economic history. With 16 percent unemployment and the near complete decimation of black wealth, Chuck speaks directly to the public backlash toward artists who remain ignorant enough to believe that rapping about private jets and half-million dollar cars is preferable to discussing our collective plight. In fact, I’ll never forget when the artist Diddy gave his 16-year old son a half-million dollar car, and then turned around and gave a mere $10,000 to the entire country of Haiti.

Chuck also speaks on the prison industrial complex, which is something that neither Kanye nor Jay-Z seems to have noticed. I met another (nameless) artist who works with West on a regular basis. I asked him if Kanye is in tune with the social issues that plague the black community. To my disappointment, the artist simply said, "Kanye’s on some other sh*t." I would hate to believe that the man who had the courage to speak up on behalf of the victims of Hurricane Katrina has turned himself into just another highly talented corporate monkey.

Hip-hop obviously needs to turn the corner. Using the guidance and inspiration from empowered and progressive artists like Chuck D, one would hope that the creative fire of hip-hop music can be harnessed for progressive change. The time is ripe for a major political movement: Economic times are worse than they’ve been in decades, the Internet allows people to come together like never before, and the disapproval rating of political leaders in Washington is at an all-time low. Chuck is onto something, and I hope that his speaking up against "The Throne" (Jay-Z and Kanye’s latest exercise in self-absorption) is the first of many steps toward giving our community the vision that it needs to create a better life.

Real hope and change lies in the streets, not on Capital Hill and not at Def Jam Records. All of us have to speak up, stand up and make our world into what it needs to be.

Dr. Boyce Watkins is a Professor at Syracuse University and founder of the Your Black World Coalition. To have Dr. Boyce commentary delivered to your email, please click here.

From the money making borough of Manhattan, more specifically Harlem, comes Semi. Equipped with aggressive story-telling rhymes that are laced with slick punch-lines and meaningful content, his flows parallel the identical category of vicious firearm. With his lyrics, he addresses topics that are prominent in his and most people’s lives. By listening to him once, anyone can feel the emotion, ambition and passion in his music. While he mostly performs hip-hop and R&B, Semi can also entertain an alternative or pop audience. Three words he describes his sound with are "Lyrical, Groovy and Smooth." Writing lyrics since the 6th grade, Semi has come a long way and has nurtured his talent to a professional level. Ironically, because of his appealing sound, many are surprised that to learn that he is actually a reserved and introverted individual.
Working independently he has completed his first mix tape, performed shows and more. His debut mixtape "Quiet Kid in The Corner" boasts 24 tracks with features from Flo Montana, Just Bizarre and CG That Kid. Semi has also performed at many shows including the "Raw Koncept Christmas" show on December 17, at Pine View Acres in Pottsville, Pa. At this show he displayed his ability alongside the talents of Nottz and Armageddon. He is also an affiliate of the Ruff Ryders and has worked with artists such as Tony Sunshine. In addition, he also has plans to release a song and video with "Chiddy" from alternative hip-hop sensation "Chiddy Bang." Semi plans on taking his career to the next level by showing the masses who he is and what he’s capable of. Soon to come is new music, music videos, merchandise and other goods for fans.
Semi has also constructed a solid group to hold him down. His squad, “The Elite Fleet,” entails being fly doing anything you participate in. No matter what your persona is, an Elite Fleet Jock, Elite Fleet Chick, Elite Fleet Geek, it makes no difference as long as you stay true and represent the Fleet to the fullest.

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Crooked I talks to Hard Knock TV's Devi Dev about Eminem's new album, Slaughterhouse signing to Eminem's Shady Records, working on next Slaughterhouse album and his relationship to Suge Knight and Suge's Death Row Legacy. Plus Dev tries to get Crooked I to Freestyle.

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Wladimir Klitschko 'Dr. SteelHammer' 51-3 (45KO) WBO, IBF & IBO World Heavyweight Champion Vs David 'Hayemaker' Haye 22-1 (21KO) Former WBC, WBA, WBO & The Ring Mag' World Cruiserweight Champion.

A dream fight that any sports fan would pay to see.

David Haye is Pound for Pound the Hardest Puncher in World Boxing, and one of the only big men on the planet that has the speed, Power, youth, KO %, and Big Brass Balls to really test the Worlds No.1 Heavyweight Wladimir Klitschko.

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Kyle Hubbard is a 23-year-old MC born and raised in Houston, TX. He presents an alternative style of hip-hop that stresses strength in lyrics but in a presentation even the most casual of hip-hop heads can get with. Kyle’s body of work includes his debut album “Tea Time With Alice” and “The Neon Summer EP” both of which are on Itunes.

Kyle has also been featured on many mixtapes hosted by big names. Some of these tapes include “Digital Dynasty 4” hosted by Chamillionaire, “Unsigned On The Grind 4” hosted by Ras Kass and “Coast To Coast Mixtape Vol. 130” hosted by Lloyd Banks. In early 2010 Kyle released his first solo mixtape, “Who Do You Believe In?” which was hosted by DJ Vlad and DJ Smoke and distributed by Coast 2 Coast Mixtapes.

Kyle was nominated “Best Underground Rapper of the Year” for the 2010 Houston Press Music Awards. Also in 2010 Kyle linked up with Space City Records to release his upcoming EP “Tomorrow In Retrospect” which features Little Brother’s Rapper Big Pooh and Houston icon K-Rino. "Tomorrow in Retrospect" got honorable mention on Kevin Nottingham's "Top 10 EPs of 2010" list and Kyle got honorable mention on Kevin Nottingham's "Top 10 Breakthrough/New Acts of 2010" list.

Download "Tomorrow In Retrospect" for free at http://kylehubbard.bandcamp.com



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Thisis50 & Jack Thriller recently interviewed Joe Budden.

He speaks on his album "Mood Muzik 4", his performance at BB King recently, being an independent artist, Slaughterhouse and Eminem, the Tahiry and Somaya Reece situation, his collaboration with Fabolous and Lloyd Banks, 50 Cent filling up his truck with millions of dollars & much more!

This archive includes the following songs:
Wordsmith - Camorra
Wordsmith feat. Infamous Mobb & Prodigy - Empty Out (Remix)
Wordsmith feat. Street Media - Made For Me
Wordsmith feat. K-Rino - Pursuit Of Happyness
Wordsmith - Everything To Me

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