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Here’s a Previously Unreleased Wu-Tang Clan Video From Iron Flag. Y’all Been Warned…(Video)

A previously unreleased video from Wu-Tang Clan's 2001 Iron Flag album has just hit the web. Check out Y'all Been Warned. Related: Wu-Tang Clan Reflects On Place In Hip-Hop After 20 Years (Video)... Read more

February 12, 2014 Throwback

Rick Ross’ Mastermind Album is His Finest Yet. Some May Say Classic (Food For Thought)

Last night (February 11), Rick Ross hosted a Mastermind album release party at New World Stages in New York City and AFH was in the building. The event was a star-studded affair, with Ross and Meek Mill there from MMG, as well as DJ Khaled, Fabolous, Busta Rhymes, Mack Wilds,... Read more

February 12, 2014 Featured-homepage, Food for Thought, Fresh

ONYX Put Their Hands Around the Throat of Hip-Hop and Shake It on Their New Single (Audio)

ONYX is back with an aggressive new track addressing all the things they think are wrong with today's Hip-Hop. In a word, they see the music as "soft" and this is their collective call to all MCs to Wakedaf*cup. Check it out. Related: Onyx Reminds Listeners That They Still Get... Read more

February 11, 2014 Audio

Ma$e Sounds Like He Never Left on Remo the Hitmaker’s Tricky Situation (Audio)

Verses from Ma$e have been rare over the last decade, but the Bad Boy has not lost a step. He drops a buttery but too short verse on Remo the Hitmaker's R&B track, Tricky Situation. Check it out. Related: Ma$e Makes His First New Music in 9 Years. Check out... Read more

February 11, 2014 Audio

Layzie Bone & Dizzy Wright Join Futuristic on His Tongue-in-Cheek Attempt to Resist “Peer Pressure” (Video)

Futuristic has a bouncy track with Layzie Bone and Dizzy Wright about their tongue-in-cheek attempt to combat peer pressure to smoke...The video features each of them partaking aplenty. Check out I Guess I'll Smoke. Related: Dizzy Wright Honors Fans With The Thoughtful No Writers Block, I Like To Rap (Audio)... Read more

February 11, 2014 Video

Is Bronze Nazareth & Willie The Kid’s Living Daylights The Best Wu-Tang Off-Shoot In A Decade? (Album Stream)

Outside of the nine original Wu-Tang Clan members, and even including tour mate/unofficial tenth member Cappadonna, there have been some powerful albums. The Sunz Of Man's debut, The Last Shall Be The First, and break-out solo star Killah Priest's Heavy Mental debut rang some serious bells in the late '90s.... Read more

February 11, 2014 Audio, Fresh

The Week in Video Brought Stage Tossing By Action Bronson, a Tech N9ne/Kendrick Lamar Collabo & More (Video)

The past week in video played like a pro wrestling tour for Action Bronson. The big man had 3 on stage "altercations" that led to pushing, shaving and stage tossing. The week also brought an Isaiah Rashad documentary, new music videos from Tech N9ne & Kendrick Lamar, Yo Gotti &... Read more

February 10, 2014 Featured-homepage, Video

Kevin Hart Discusses His First Sex Scene, Drops a Freestyle and More with Sway (Video)

Kevin Hart dropped by the Sway in the Morning show to discuss many of the the recent developments in his career, including the 6 movies he has coming out between now and 2015, doing his first sex scene, Sway's Kanye interview, Chocolate Droppa's career and more. He even dropped a... Read more

February 10, 2014 Video

‘Ye Speaks: Kanye West Remembers The College Dropout 10 Years Later

Kanye West doesn't really seem like the type of artist who enjoys looking back at his past songs with reminiscent nostalgia. However, today he released a statement via Def Jam Records, honoring his debut album, which turns 10 years old today: "Ten years ago today we finally released what had... Read more

February 10, 2014 Fresh

Kendrick Lamar Joins Tech N9ne & MAYDAY in the Video for Fragile (Video)

Tech N9ne has released the video for his brooding single, Fragile, which features Kendrick Lamar, MAYDAY and Kendall Morgan. Check it out. Related: ¡MAYDAY! & Tech N9ne Kick It With Kimbo Slice In Last Man Standing (Video)... Read more

February 9, 2014 Video

Here’s a Soulful New Track From Joey Bada$$ (Audio)

Joey Bada$$ gets his mack on during his soulful new track Pantie Raid Pt. II. Check it out. Related: Think Hip-Hop is Dead? Audio Push and Joey Bada$$ Beg to Differ…Tis the Season (Video)... Read more

February 9, 2014 Audio

Deeper Than Rap: How George Zimmerman is Using DMX to Boost His Image & Defile Hip-Hop.

It was easy to get caught up in the raw emotion when it was announced DMX would be fighting George Zimmerman in a 3-round "boxing" match. Stepping back, however, if this "fight" takes place, it will be a travesty on many levels. Not only will it make a mockery of... Read more

February 8, 2014 Fresh

Pharoahe Monch & Sway Have a Heavyweight Hip-Hop Convo & Monch Performs (Video)

Pharoahe Monch has been in the game a long time. Long enough, in fact, to help put Eminem on. The Hip-Hop Heavyweight sat down with Sway to discuss his career, being a record label owner, staying inspired, his new album and more. Pharoahe also performs a killer version of his... Read more

February 8, 2014 Video

Forget a Beef. Rick Ross and Jeezy are War Ready (Audio)

The ramp up to Rick Ross' Mastermind release is on full tilt. Ross and Jeezy have put aside the differences that led to their skirmish at the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards, and have come together to create some real fightin' music. Check out War Ready. Related: Rick Ross &... Read more

February 7, 2014 Audio

It’s Official. The Freddie Gibbs & Madlib Joint Album Has a Release Date and the Tracklist is STRONG (Artwork)

After teasing us for years with songs here and there, Freddie Gibbs and Madlib have released the artwork and tracklist for their forthcoming joint album and they have set a retail date. The album, Pinata, will feature guest verses from Raekwon, Danny Brown, Ab-Soul, Earl Sweatshirt, Scarface, Mac Miller and... Read more

February 7, 2014 Fresh

Before the Madness: Here’s a Previously Unseen Look at “College Dropout-Era” Kanye West (Video)

Earlier this week, Billboard Associate Editor Erika Ramirez made a monster of a story, when she created The Oral History Of Kanye West's College Dropout. 'Ye's debut album, which turns 10 years old soon, featured involvement from Talib Kweli, Freeway, and Consequence, who contributed, as well as Jay Z, Mos... Read more

February 7, 2014 Video

RIP Big Pun. Here’s Mister Cee’s 2014 Tribute Mix (Audio)

Today marks the 14th anniversary of the day Big Pun passed away. Here's a new tribute mix celebrating the life and legacy of the big man, courtesy of Mister Cee. Check out the stream and download below. Related: Here’s a Rare Demo Version of Big Pun’s Still Not a Player... Read more

February 7, 2014 Audio, Throwback

How’s About Some New Slum Village Over An Unreleased Jay Dee Beat? J Dilla Forever! (Audio)

In honor of 40 years to the day since J Dilla's birth, the donutty treats just keep coming. Slum Village, which presently includes group co-founder T3, as well as (J Dilla's younger brother) Illa J and Young RJ teamed with some unreleased material, in the way of beats and rhymes,... Read more

February 7, 2014 Audio

Happy 40th Birthday to J. Dilla. To Celebrate Here’s J Rocc’s Mind-Blowing 120+ Song Set of Mixes (Audio)

In the last year of his life, J Dilla was getting the mainstream recognition he so deeply deserved. Donuts dropped. He was making thumpers for Common, who was his roommate in L.A. at the time. Dilla deftly balanced major label acceptance with underground royalty, and things seemed to be on... Read more

February 7, 2014 Throwback

Missy Elliott is Working on a Comeback Album (Video)

Missy Elliott is working on her first new album since 2006. The supa dupa fly rapper/singer/writer/producer is also working on an album with Faith Evans. After her red hot cameo on J. Cole's Nobody's Perfect, it's clear misdemeanor has not lost a step. Check out what she had to say... Read more

February 6, 2014 Video

Happy Birthday to Bob Marley. Here’s a Mix Celebrating His Life & Legacy (Audio)

Happy Birthday to Bob Marley who would have celebrated his 69th birthday today. Here's a tribute mix from Mister Cee celebrating the life and legacy of one of the world's biggest icons. It includes music from Marley, as well as name checks from some of the Hip-Hop artists he's influenced.... Read more

February 6, 2014 Audio

Stephen Marley & Black Thought Make Some Timeless Music Together (Audio)

In a move reminiscent of what brother Damien did with Nas, Stephen Marley has teamed with one of the most respected rappers in the game on his latest release. Black Thought joins Marley on the timeless and beautiful Thorn or a Rose. Check it out. Related: The Roots – Ain’t... Read more

February 6, 2014 Audio

Kid ‘n’ Play Are Back with Some New Funny Business (Video)

After making surprise appearances on Arsenio and the high profile Radio Shack Super Bowl commercial, Kid 'n' Play are back with what feels like a pilot for a new TV show. Along the lines of their House Party franchise, the former Select Records stars employ their trademark self deprecating humor.... Read more

February 6, 2014 Video

Ras Kass & Black Sheep’s Mista Lawnge Form The White Crows, Drop 1st Song (Audio)

The Black Sheep flag waves high. Dres and A Tribe Called Quest's Jarobi formed Evitan a few years back, and have stayed busy. Now, Mista Lawnge has made a cross-country outfit with Ras Kass. Fans of mid-'90s lyricism could not have predicted this union, but from Black Sheep, it's now... Read more

February 6, 2014 Audio

Yo Gotti & J. Cole Release a Video for Their Music with a Message, Cold Blood (Video)

Last year, Yo Gotti and J. Cole released Cold Blood, a melancholy song that painted pictures of some of the world's cold hard realities. Now, they've released a video that makes those grim images even more vivid. Check it out. Related: J. Cole’s Label Partners With Interscope & He Releases... Read more

February 5, 2014 Video

Rashad, the Producer Behind Stalley’s Lincoln Way Nights, is Back with a New Song (Audio)

If you missed Rashad's soulful album Museum, you likely know his music from Stalley's equally soulful Lincoln Way Nights project. Rashad was the talented artist/producer who produced the entire mixtape. He's back with a new release that builds on the Art of Noise's classic, Moments in Love. Check out First... Read more

February 5, 2014 Audio

Who Needs Hooks When You’ve Got BARS? Cyhi The Prynce is Back (Video)

Out of all the G.O.O.D. Music affiliates, Cyhi The Prynce has always been one of the nicest with wordplay. After creating a lot of buzz in 2010 and 2011 with his BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher and XXL Freshmen selection, Cyhi has had a relatively quiet couple of years. However,... Read more

February 5, 2014 Video

Can’t Wait for Schoolboy Q’s OXYMORON? Here’s a Best Of Mix to Get You Ready (Audio)

Schoolboy Q's major label debut, OXYMORON, is set to hit stores on 2/25. The album is easily one of the most anticipated of the year (as it was for 2013). Now that we're less than 3 weeks away, DH OHSO has put together a mix of Q's material from previous... Read more

February 5, 2014 Audio

DMX Will Fight George Zimmerman. Which of X’s Album Titles Best Applies to the Future Beating (Video)

In a story far too bizarre to be fiction, DMX has been chosen to square off against George Zimmerman in a 3-round "boxing" match. According to TMZ, however, DMX plans to go more UFC than WBA: "DMX promised to massacre Zimmerman in the ring if he got the chance. To... Read more

February 5, 2014 Video

Did You Know Snoop is 0-16 at the Grammys? Pharrell Explains Why He Shouldn’t Care (Video)

GGN TV has really got something. Presumably during the Grammy Awards weekend, Pharrell Williams stopped by to kick it with Snoop Dogg. The longtime friends and collaborators trade compliments on their timeless music, and devoted care for the craft. During the discussion, Snoop reveals that he's never won a Grammy... Read more

February 4, 2014 Video

Thought Action Bronson Only Took Out Stage Crashers? Think Again. Not Even Security is Safe From the Big Man (Video)

Action Bronson's method of dealing with stage crashers has now been well-documented. Last night, however, the burly rapper took his stage presence to another level. A security guard got a bit rough with Bronson while he was lighting up on stage. Needless to say, Bronsolini did not like that and... Read more

February 4, 2014 Video

Rick Ross Releases a Soulful Appetizer to Mastermind. Here’s Oyster Perpetual (Audio)

Love him or hate him, Rick Ross stays consistent. The Boss is back with an appetizer to his forthcoming Mastermind album. In typical Rozay fashion, it features a soulful track and an impeccable flow. Check out Oyster Perpetual. Related: Rick Ross Releases a Video for His Bound 2 Freestyle. No,... Read more

February 4, 2014 Audio

Here’s a Playlist of Some of the Best Hip-Hop to Drop in January 2014 (Audio)

Before we get too deep into February, here's a look back at some of the best Hip-Hop to drop in January 2014. After a slow start, we got new music from Phonte, Talib Kweli, Elzhi, Schoolboy Q, Yasiin Bey (pka Mos Def), Phife, Freddie Gibbs & Madlib, Pete Rock, Astro,... Read more

February 3, 2014 Audio, Featured-homepage, Playlists

Action Bronson Throws Another Fool Off the Stage. Somebody Call Vince McMahon (Video)

Last June, Action Bronson made swift work of a stage crasher by sweeping the leg and body slamming him. A couple months later, he handled another overzealous audience member. It appears not everyone got the memo that Bronson has more in common with Ghostface than his flow. Like Ghost's Wu... Read more

February 3, 2014 Video

After Blu Dropped 44 New Songs in January, Here Are 33 More. Check out soul amazing (pt.2) (Audio)

Last month, Blu dropped a 44-song compilation out of nowhere. Here are 33 new songs to add to the collection. Check out soul amazing (part two). soul amazing (part two) by blu Related: Blu Suddenly Drops A 44-Track Album Featuring Miguel, Talib Kweli & Joell Ortiz (Album Stream)... Read more

February 2, 2014 Audio

Feel Like Fighting After That Wack Super Bowl? M.O.P. & Mobb Deep Got You Covered (Audio)

The Super Bowl was wack. What way to take out some unreleased aggression than a new collabo from M.O.P. and Mobb Deep? Check out Street Certified. Props on the spot: 2DBZ Related: DJ Kay Slay Unifies Members Of Wu-Tang Clan, LOX, Mobb Deep, Capone-N-Noreaga & M.O.P. To Honor The ’90s... Read more

February 2, 2014 Throwback

Ready for the Super Bowl? First Things First. Here Are Some Classic Hip-Hop Commercials (Video)

Commercials are always a big part of Super Bowl Sunday. With that in mind, here’s a video playlist of some vintage hip-hop commercials. You’ll see Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Large Professor, Grand Puba, Biggie, Snoop, 2Pac, Warren G, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Wu-Tang, Ice Cube, EPMD, Geto Boys, Kid 'N'... Read more

February 2, 2014 Throwback

The Week in Video Brought Out the Best in Kendrick Lamar, Redman’s Crib, New Phonte & More (Video Playlist)

This week was dominated by Grammy coverage, and there were some clear highlights like the Kendrick Lamar/Imagine Dragons mashup, but there were also several other gems that might have gotten lost in the swirl. Here's a video playlist of some of the best visual programming of the week. You'll find... Read more

February 1, 2014 Featured-homepage, Playlists, Video

Do Miguel Hooks Provoke Violent Videos?? Big Sean Power Trips in the Video for Ashley (Video)

Nearly a year after Miguel's collabo with J. Cole inspired one of the darkest videos of 2013 with J. Cole's Power Trip, Big Sean has gone even darker in the video for Ashley which also features vocals by Miguel...This one is not safe for work, so be careful where you... Read more

February 1, 2014 Video

TLC Perform What About Your Friends at the Vh1 Super Bowl Blitz (Video)

As the Super Bowl festivities ramp up, the ladies from TLC join the party. Chili and T-Boz performed a high energy rendition of What About Your Friends, and they've still got it. Check out the video. Related: T-Boz & Chilli Invite Lil’ Mama To Perform With TLC As Left Eye... Read more

February 1, 2014 Throwback

Redman Invites MTV Back to His Crib and He’s “Beyonce’d” the Bathroom. Greatest Cribs Segment Ever? (Video)

As part of MTV's "RetroMania" week, they've returned to Redman's crib 13 years after the last visit. True to his nature on records, the Hit Squad/Def Squad MC was a simple dude: turntables, fish-sticks, a dollar box/cookie jar sort of bank. Even in the era of RIAA album plaques and... Read more

January 31, 2014 Video

The Latest Episode of Unsung Covers the Life That is Too Short (Full Video)

Having been in the game for more than 25 years, Too Short is one of the most enduring figures in Hip-Hop. The latest episode of TV One's Unsung bioseries takes a look at the the life of Todd Shaw. Check out the full episode below. Related: Geto Boys are Truly... Read more

January 31, 2014 Video

Meek Mill Has Got 5 On It With Jadakiss (Video)

Meek Mill flips The Luniz's I Got 5 On It track (or Why You Treat Me So Bad by Club Nouveau for the back in the day Heads) on his song Heaven or Hell, which also features Jadakiss and Gourdan. Check out the video. Related:... Read more

January 30, 2014 Video

Ever Sing in the Shower? Maybe Not Like This…Denitia & Sene Make an Amazing Video (Video)

Denitia and Sene have made an elegant and amazing video for their song trip.fall. They take the simple act of singing in the shower and turn it into art. Check out the video. Related: Denitia & Sene Show What It Means To Be A Casanova (Video)... Read more

January 30, 2014 Video

Lauryn Hill Performs a Funked Up Version of Final Hour (Video)

Lauryn Hill's latest re-arrangements of her Miseducation classics have been winning. After releasing a scorching reggae-tinged performance version of Ex-Factor in December, she's now released a funked up performance of Final Hour. Check out the video. Related: Lauryn Hill Performs an Inspired 11-Minute Reggae-Influenced Version of Ex-Factor (Video)... Read more

January 30, 2014 Throwback

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Perform 1st of tha Month at The Freakiest Show on Earth (Video)

For Karmaloop's Freak-A-Thon holiday live stream event, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's Krazyie, Layzie and Flesh-N-Bone linked up to perform one of their breakthrough hits. The gold 1995 first single from E. 1999 Eternal produced by DJ U-Neek helped get the B.T.N.H. in the door, before their multi-platinum international superstar climb. Check this... Read more

January 30, 2014 Video

Here’s a New Mobb Deep Track From the Upcoming Infamous Deluxe Album (Audio)

As we previously reported, Mobb Deep is releasing a deluxe version of their album the Infamous to commemorate its 20th anniversary. The album will have 2 discs, with disc 2 featuring previously unreleased tracks from the Infamous recording sessions, as well as some new tracks. Here's one of those new... Read more

January 29, 2014 Audio

Nas Touches On If He’s Ever Considered A Sequel To Illmatic (Video)

Moments before he was honored by J. Cole at a VIBE magazine event during Grammy weekend, Nas sat with the publication. Asked if he's ever considered a Raekwon Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...Pt. II-esque sequel to his classic debut, Illmatic, Nas answers what he answers with few words more than... Read more

January 29, 2014 Fresh, Video

Smoke DZA Blows Some Cloud Rap Overtop An Experimental Flying Lotus Beat (Audio)

Although Flying Lotus has built his following in the Electric music and Instrumental Hip-Hop genre, the California native has roots in Rap. He's worked with Finale, D. Prosper, and Blu, but now the Los Angeles-based musician links with Kush God? Well, not completely. But DZA hops on a FlyLo beat... Read more

January 29, 2014 Audio, Fresh

Audio Push Make Some Chillout Music to Help You Turn Down (Video)

Audio Push is showing exponential growth lately. The former Interscope duo from Cali's I.E. (Inland Empire) makes a vignette-based video for "Turn Down." Kind of in the "Passin' Me By" wheelhouse, the song focuses on the excuses people give each other to not hang. Beautiful women in costume with an... Read more

January 29, 2014 Video