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Sheila E. Leads An All-Star Prince Tribute Fit For A King (Video)

Sheila E. Leads An All-Star Prince Tribute Fit For A King (Video)

How do you say goodbye to a legend as beloved as Prince? For months since his shocking death on April 21, family, friends and fans worldwide have been trying to answer that question. There have been vigils, thousands of articles and countless tributes that reflect just how deeply he penetrated... Read more
June 26, 2016 Video
Beyoncé & Kendrick Lamar Set The BET Awards On Fire With Water (Video)

Beyoncé & Kendrick Lamar Set The BET Awards On Fire With Water (Video)

Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar opened the 2016 BET Awards in epic fashion with their first ever performance together of Beyoncé's "Freedom." Both artists released some of the finest albums, thus far of 2016. Stay tuned for BET's multi-part Prince tribute.... Read more
June 26, 2016 Video
Just Blaze Drops A Beat For Snoop Dogg (Audio)

Just Blaze Drops A Beat For Snoop Dogg (Audio)

Just Blaze is traditionally recognized for his production work for East Coast Hip-Hop stalwarts such as Jay Z, Cam'ron, Freeway, and Fabolous. However, the New Jersey native has been a great musical confidant for West Coast star MCs such as The Game, Kendrick Lamar, and Kxng Crooked (care of Slaughterhouse).... Read more
June 26, 2016 Audio
Big L’s Accused Killer Shot To Death In Harlem

Big L’s Accused Killer Shot To Death In Harlem

As has been the case with an alarming number of murders in Hip-Hop, very few of the crimes have ever been officially resolved. Cases regarding the deaths of Tupac Shakur, The Notorious B.I.G., Jam Master Jay, Scott La Rock and others remain uncleared. In many instances, though the police may... Read more
June 26, 2016 News
This 1997 Interview Shows A Reasonable Doubt Era Jay-Z Raw & Unguarded (Video)

This 1997 Interview Shows A Reasonable Doubt Era Jay-Z Raw & Unguarded (Video)

Today (June 25), marks the 20th anniversary of the release of Jay Z's debut album, Reasonable Doubt. Featuring tracks produced by DJ Premier, Ski Beatz and Clark Kent, as well as guest appearances from The Notorious B.I.G. and Mary J. Blige, the album is widely-considered a classic and, Jay, himself,... Read more
June 25, 2016 Video
Kwamé’s Story Is So Much More Than Polka Dots (Video)

Kwamé’s Story Is So Much More Than Polka Dots (Video)

Writer, producer and performer Kwamé is the subject of a recent episode of Unsung, the docuseries that explores the lives and careers of entertainers who have gone unheralded, over time. As is the case with most installments of the show, Kwamé's story is told from the beginning to the present,... Read more
June 25, 2016 TV
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Release A Beautiful New Song About Coming Home (Audio)

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Release A Beautiful New Song About Coming Home (Audio)

It's been a big week for the city of Cleveland. On Sunday (June 19), their Cavaliers won the franchise's first NBA championship, ending a 52-year drought for the city, in all major sports. The fact that the victory was led by hometown hero LeBron James made it that much sweeter.... Read more
June 25, 2016 Audio
The Original Version of Kool G Rap & DJ Polo’s “Keep It Swingin'” Surfaces (Audio)

The Original Version of Kool G Rap & DJ Polo’s “Keep It Swingin'” Surfaces (Audio)

The original version of a rare track by Kool G Rap & DJ Polo has recently surfaced, as reported by Unkut. A remix version of "Keep It Swingin'" appeared on G Rap and Polo's 1996 compilation album Rated XXX. That song is atmospheric and synthesizer heavy. The original has the... Read more
June 25, 2016 Audio
Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Are In Bed With Some Of Their Most Famous Friends & Enemies

Kanye West & Kim Kardashian Are In Bed With Some Of Their Most Famous Friends & Enemies

Kanye West no longer does anything on a small scale. Last night, the mercurial artist held a live streaming party, at The Forum in Los Angeles, for his new video "Famous" from his album, The Life Of Pablo. As has been the case with much of his material since the... Read more
June 25, 2016 Video
Parliament/Funkadelic’s Bernie Worrell Passes Away At Age 72

Parliament/Funkadelic’s Bernie Worrell Passes Away At Age 72

Bernie Worrell, the influential keyboardist for Parliament/Funkadelic, passed away earlier today (June 24) at the age of 72. In a brief statement to his Facebook page, his wife, Judie Worrell, wrote "AT 11:54, June 24, 2016, Bernie transitioned Home to The Great Spirit. Rest in peace, my love -- you... Read more
June 24, 2016 News
Erykah Badu Directs & Stars In Robert Glasper’s Latest with Help From Miles Davis (Video)

Erykah Badu Directs & Stars In Robert Glasper’s Latest with Help From Miles Davis (Video)

On May 27, Robert Glasper released Everything's Beautiful, a collection of Miles Davis-inspired tunes featuring reworks of the originals with contributions from Stevie Wonder, Phonte, Bilal, Illa J, and more. Erykah Badu is also featured prominently, not only as a vocalist but now also as the creative mind and director... Read more
June 24, 2016 Video
ScHoolboy Q Releases A Grim Short Film Premiering His Song “By Any Means” (Video)

ScHoolboy Q Releases A Grim Short Film Premiering His Song “By Any Means” (Video)

It's been an active week for ScHoolboy Q. Days ago, he teased a short film, directed by Jack Begert & Dave Free of tHe little Homies, for his forthcoming Blank Face LP (July 8), and yesterday, he revealed the eclectic and star-studded tracklist for the album. Now, he releases the... Read more
June 24, 2016 Video
For All Who Doubt Lil Dicky’s Lyrical Ability, This Bruh’s For You (Video)

For All Who Doubt Lil Dicky’s Lyrical Ability, This Bruh’s For You (Video)

Ushered in as a member of XXL's Freshman Class of 2016, Lil Dicky performed a verse from his 2015 album Professional Rapper. "Bruh..." is a no-nonsense lyrical barrage of a song, absent of overpowering production and instead centered around rapid-fire delivery of bars that prove he can stand tall amongst... Read more
June 24, 2016 Video
ScHoolboy Q’s New Album Features Jadakiss, Tha Dogg Pound & More (Full Tracklist)

ScHoolboy Q’s New Album Features Jadakiss, Tha Dogg Pound & More (Full Tracklist)

Since announcing its release earlier this year, ScHoolboy Q's Blank Face LP has become one of the most anticipated albums of the Summer. With an in store date of July 8, the LP is just over two weeks away, and details continue to emerge. Along with the first two singles... Read more
June 23, 2016 News
E-40 Is Unsung No More. The Life Of Earl Stevens Is Properly Celebrated In This Documentary (Video)

E-40 Is Unsung No More. The Life Of Earl Stevens Is Properly Celebrated In This Documentary (Video)

Although he has been one of the most consistent artists in any genre for the better part of three decades, E-40 often does not get his proper respect as an MC and a business man. In the latest episode of Unsung, however, his enduring career is properly celebrated, and what... Read more
June 23, 2016 Video
Freddie Gibbs Is Being Extradited to Face Rape Charges in Austria

Freddie Gibbs Is Being Extradited to Face Rape Charges in Austria

On June 2, Freddie Gibbs was arrested in Toulouse, France after allegations that he raped a woman in 2015 were brought against him. On tour promoting his November 2015 album Shadow of a Doubt, the Gary, Indiana, MC has been accused of raping a woman in Austria a year prior. Today (June... Read more
June 23, 2016 News
Logic Brings Out The Best In Lil Wayne On Sucker For Pain (Audio)

Logic Brings Out The Best In Lil Wayne On Sucker For Pain (Audio)

To say Lil Wayne has been embattled for the last couple of years would be an understatement. The MC who proudly proclaimed himself the "best rapper alive" in the 2000s, and who coupled that with being one of the best selling artists of that decade, has been embroiled in an... Read more
June 23, 2016 Audio
Masta Ace Calmly Wages Microphone Destruction With An Ill Freestyle (Video)

Masta Ace Calmly Wages Microphone Destruction With An Ill Freestyle (Video)

With The Falling Season, Masta Ace delighted longtime fans with his first full-length solo release since 2012's MA Doom: Son of Yvonne. However, as the latter featured previously released beats, Masta Ace's most recent LP is in many ways his first full-fledged new solo project since 2004's A Long Hot Summer.... Read more
June 23, 2016 Video
Joey Bada$$ Is A Freestyle Supa Star Over Classic DJ Premier (Video)

Joey Bada$$ Is A Freestyle Supa Star Over Classic DJ Premier (Video)

Legendary New York City radio personality Funkmaster Flex recently launched a new series on his program that keeps the freestyle format simple. Its first episode, "Freestyle #001" featured Pro Era's Nyck Caution, the Brooklyn MC whose recent mixtape Disguise the Limit has garnered critical acclaim. On its third installment, Flex... Read more
June 23, 2016 Video
The Supreme Court Has Held Up Affirmative Action in College Admissions

The Supreme Court Has Held Up Affirmative Action in College Admissions

In December of 2015, a case involving affirmative action at a Texas university headed to the Supreme Court. At play was the central issue of how race, if at all, should be applied in the university admissions process. As previously reported by Ambrosia for Heads, the December hearing was related... Read more
June 23, 2016 Lifestyle
Another Day…Another Astounding Freestyle From A-F-R-O (Video)

Another Day…Another Astounding Freestyle From A-F-R-O (Video)

Though he has only been on the scene for a few short years, A-F-R-O has already earned a reputation as a supreme freestyler. In 2014, he caught the attention of RA The Rugged Man, Talib Kweli, Jean Grae, Murs and others, winning a freestyle competition. In 2015, he added DJ... Read more
June 23, 2016 Video
Redman Twists Up A Different Blend With A New Remix (Video)

Redman Twists Up A Different Blend With A New Remix (Video)

After more than 25 years of consistently rhyming on wax, Redman is recently taking lofty experiments with his music. Newark, New Jersey's Hip-Hop King has recently been attached to a new group, 1000Volts, with veteran DJ/producer Jayceeoh. Now, Reggie Noble takes one of his songs from 2015's Mudface and puts... Read more
June 22, 2016 Video
Wu-Tang Clan’s Next Album Is In Ghostface Killah’s Hands

Wu-Tang Clan’s Next Album Is In Ghostface Killah’s Hands

For almost 23 years, Ghostface Killah has been an integral part of Wu-Tang Clan albums. If the Shaolin collective releases another LP, it is reportedly in the hands of G.F.K. to make it happen, and make it great. In an interview with HipHopDX, the Staten Island, New York veteran MC... Read more
June 22, 2016 News
Snoop, The Game & E-40 Head All the Way Up West, Together (Audio)

Snoop, The Game & E-40 Head All the Way Up West, Together (Audio)

"All the Way Up" is becoming a serious contender for 2016's biggest single to date. Its original incarnation by Fat Joe & Remy Ma featuring French Montana and Infared has amassed more than 34-million views since its March release, and the success of a handful of remixes in its wake... Read more
June 22, 2016 Audio
Baby, Baby, Baby…TLC Has Completed Its First Album Since 2002

Baby, Baby, Baby…TLC Has Completed Its First Album Since 2002

TLC released their last album, 3D, following a difficult 2002. On April 25 of that year, founding member Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes was fatally injured in an automobile accident in Honduras. In November, the surviving members Rozanda "Chilli" Thomas and Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins released TLC's fourth album, to platinum success. It has... Read more
June 22, 2016 News
Chuck D Had Real Revolutions In Mind When He Wrote “Fight The Power”

Chuck D Had Real Revolutions In Mind When He Wrote “Fight The Power”

Public Enemy's Chuck D has penned some of Hip-Hop's most inspirational verses. While P.E. only had one official Top 40 single (1994's "Give It Up"), songs like "Rebel Without A Pause," "911 Is A Joke," and "Don't Believe The Hype" are etched in the memory banks of millions for their... Read more
June 22, 2016 Fresh
The Era of Free Music Could Be Coming to An End

The Era of Free Music Could Be Coming to An End

Any music fan actively involved with the digital age has come to learn that the relationship between the internet and musicians can be tempestuous. On the one hand, consuming music for free has become the default practice while on the other, artists themselves are often suffering because of it. For... Read more
June 22, 2016 Lifestyle
DJ Jazzy Jeff Remixes “Summertime” 25 Years Later & It’s A Scorcher (Audio)

DJ Jazzy Jeff Remixes “Summertime” 25 Years Later & It’s A Scorcher (Audio)

This week kicks off the official summer season. In the Hip-Hop genre, no song is more synonymous with the season than DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince's 1991 platinum single, "Summertime." The Jive/Zomba Records hit was a Top 5 record for the West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania duo—the highest of their... Read more
June 22, 2016 Audio
DMX Takes Over The Stage & Shows He’s Still Very Much Up In Here (Video)

DMX Takes Over The Stage & Shows He’s Still Very Much Up In Here (Video)

One of the many highlights of the 2016 Roots Picnic, which took place on June 4, 2016, was seeing DMX back in tip-top form, taking over the stage. Two months prior, Swizz Beatz sent a shockwave through the digital world when he posted that Dark Man X was "focused, clean... Read more
June 21, 2016 Video
DOOM Helps Out deM atlaS With A Pharcyde Inspired Beat (Audio)

DOOM Helps Out deM atlaS With A Pharcyde Inspired Beat (Audio)

St. Paul, Minnesota's deM atlaS has become a name synonymous with Rhymesayers Entertainment, the imprint launched by Ant and Slug of Atmosphere, as well as Musab Saad (Sab the Artist) and Brent Sayers (Siddiq). Since releasing his 2013 debut E.P. Charle Brwn, the MC born Joshua Turner has linked with plenty... Read more
June 21, 2016 Audio
Frank Ocean Makes A Powerful Plea For Tolerance In The Wake Of The Orlando Tragedy

Frank Ocean Makes A Powerful Plea For Tolerance In The Wake Of The Orlando Tragedy

In 2012, singer and songwriter Frank Ocean took to his Tumblr page to pen a beautiful letter that announced his forthcoming album Channel Orange was inspired by a man he loved. Though not a coming-out statement in the traditional sense, it nonetheless exposed a deeply personal facet of the young... Read more
June 21, 2016 Lifestyle
Logic & Pusha T Take Out Their Enemies With A Flicka Da Wrist (Audio)

Logic & Pusha T Take Out Their Enemies With A Flicka Da Wrist (Audio)

In March of 2015, Houston, Texas rapper Chedda Da Connect dropped "Flicka Da Wrist," a debut single from a relatively unknown artist which went on to become a viral behemoth. A Trap-focused ode to drug-cooking techniques, it became a cultural touchstone, remixed by artists including 2 Chainz and T.I. More... Read more
June 21, 2016 Audio
This 20th Anniversary Jay Z Mix Leaves No Doubt His Debut Was A Classic (Audio)

This 20th Anniversary Jay Z Mix Leaves No Doubt His Debut Was A Classic (Audio)

This Saturday (June 25) marks the 20th anniversary of Jay Z's debut album, Reasonable Doubt. The 1996 Roc-A-Fella/Priority Records LP would launch a career trajectory that has arguably been one of Hip-Hop's biggest, transcending from the Marcy Houses to the top of Hip-Hop, as well as streaming platforms, fashion, liquor,... Read more
June 21, 2016 Mixes, Throwback
Common Opens His Arms to Refugees Running Towards the Unknown (Video)

Common Opens His Arms to Refugees Running Towards the Unknown (Video)

June 20 marked World Refugee Day, a time for the globe's citizens to collectively aim their thoughts and compassion towards the 65 million people who have been forced to flee their homes for various reasons. In much of the developing world, things like civil war, poverty, disease, and natural disasters... Read more
June 21, 2016 Video
Chance The Rapper’s Magnificent Coloring World Tour Dates Announced

Chance The Rapper’s Magnificent Coloring World Tour Dates Announced

Five weeks since releasing his third mixtape, Coloring Book, Chicago, Illinois MC/singer Chance The Rapper has announced the Top 10-charting project's corresponding tour. Beginning September, the independent star will launch his Magnificent Coloring World Tour. He has revealed the US dates. Additionally, Chance The Rapper is among the headliners at... Read more
June 21, 2016 Fresh
Nipsey Hussle Claims Rappers & Their Raps Aren’t Hard Enough (Audio)

Nipsey Hussle Claims Rappers & Their Raps Aren’t Hard Enough (Audio)

Nipsey Hussle is ramping up in a major way. The Los Angeles, California veteran MC is fresh off of his latest (and arguably his greatest) Snoop Dogg collaboration in "Question #1." Now, Nip' takes burgeoning Sacramento artist Mozzy under his wing once more for "Ain't Hard Enough." With a pulsating... Read more
June 21, 2016 Audio
Chris Rivers & Styles P Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts, In A “Warriors” Themed Video

Chris Rivers & Styles P Hit ‘Em Where It Hurts, In A “Warriors” Themed Video

Over the last few years, Chris Rivers and Styles P have teamed up for a number of strong collaborations. Both Styles and Rivers are students of the School of Hard Rhymes and deft lyricism. "Black Hearts," from Rivers' 2015 Medicated Consumption mixtape, is no exception, as the two MCs trade... Read more
June 20, 2016 Video
DJ Shadow Takes Turntablism From “Sideshow” To Hip-Hop’s Main Stage (Audio)

DJ Shadow Takes Turntablism From “Sideshow” To Hip-Hop’s Main Stage (Audio)

For more than 20 years, DJ Shadow has been a dependable source of turntable wizardry. More than simply a deft scratch DJ, the Northern California native is a top producer too—able to extract magic out of MCs and groups such as Blackalicious, Paris, David Banner, Phonte, and even Depeche Mode.... Read more
June 20, 2016 Audio
Alicia Keys Brings The Refugee Crisis Into Clear Focus In A Powerful Short Film

Alicia Keys Brings The Refugee Crisis Into Clear Focus In A Powerful Short Film

Today marks the official first day of summer, but it is also World Refugee Day. First observed as such in 2001, June 20 signals a global effort to raise awareness of the challenges faced by the millions of displaced people around the world, and this year's date comes during a... Read more
June 20, 2016 Video
This Solar-Powered Aircraft Is Making History Above the Clouds (Video)

This Solar-Powered Aircraft Is Making History Above the Clouds (Video)

Climate change, for many, is the single-most important issue of our day and the one fraught with the most dire implications. The notion of a disappearing planet whose atmosphere can no longer support animal or plant life is terrifying, and is the impetus for many bold measures being taken by... Read more
June 20, 2016 Lifestyle
This Notorious B.I.G. & Lord Finesse Cypher Will BLOW YOUR MIND (Video)

This Notorious B.I.G. & Lord Finesse Cypher Will BLOW YOUR MIND (Video)

The Notorious B.I.G. (a/k/a Biggie Smalls) is revered as one of Hip-Hop's greatest MCs. The Brooklyn, New Yorker beautifully inserted wit, wordplay, and lots of self-confidence into his most memorable rhymes. Somebody who started out just a couple years before Biggie was Bronx, New Yorker Lord Finesse. The MC/DJ/producer who... Read more
June 20, 2016 Throwback
Vic Mensa Has Lethal Words About Flint, Michigan’s Deadly Water (Video)

Vic Mensa Has Lethal Words About Flint, Michigan’s Deadly Water (Video)

Vic Mensa is no stranger to the problem of corruption in politics. As a Chicago native, he and millions of others saw first-hand what happens when a politician's career takes precedence over justice - at least that's what opponents of Mayor Rahm Emanuel say. When unarmed Laquan McDonald was shot... Read more
June 20, 2016 Video
D.I.T.C. Goes Diggin’ In The Crates For Rare Photos & Footage (Video)

D.I.T.C. Goes Diggin’ In The Crates For Rare Photos & Footage (Video)

The Diggin' In The Crates crew has released its second completely crew-inclusive album in 16 years. That LP, D.I.T.C. Studios celebrates the newly-opened Bronx, New York recording studio where Showbiz, Lord Finesse, and Buckwild regularly craft dusty tracks. Also home to O.C., A.G., Diamond D, and Fat Joe, the legendary... Read more
June 20, 2016 Video
Ever See The Time Muhammad Ali Saved A Man’s Life? (Video)

Ever See The Time Muhammad Ali Saved A Man’s Life? (Video)

Although Muhammad Ali was extremely gifted in the boxing ring, what made him "The Greatest" was also what he did outside of the sport. Beyond his well-documented civil rights stands, Ali was a humanitarian and someone who cared deeply about others. Perhaps no instance exemplified this better than what Ali... Read more
June 18, 2016 Throwback
Kevin Hart And James Corden Have A Rap Battle And It Gets Harsh (Video)

Kevin Hart And James Corden Have A Rap Battle And It Gets Harsh (Video)

Kevin Hart and James Corden are not MCs, but that does not stop them from waging a fierce rap battle. Each man is more than capable of staying on beat and, more importantly, both possess the ability to wield words as weapons in a way like few others. While Corden... Read more
June 18, 2016 Video
Rare Photographs Of Rakim Show Why He’s Hip-Hop Royalty

Rare Photographs Of Rakim Show Why He’s Hip-Hop Royalty

Last summer, in conjunction with the theatrical release of Straight Outta Compton, Ambrosia For Heads spoke to Stephan Armleder (a/k/a The Genevan Heathen). A B-Boy to the core (who also DJs and produces), The Genevan Heathen has been documenting N.W.A. and its members through scanning photographs, advertisements, trading cards, and... Read more
June 18, 2016 Throwback
P.M. Dawn’s Prince Be Passes Away At Age 46

P.M. Dawn’s Prince Be Passes Away At Age 46

Diabetes has claimed the life of another member of the Hip-Hop community. P.M. Dawn's Prince Be passed away earlier today, at the age of 46, from renal kidney disease. According to TMZ, the condition was a result of complications related to diabetes. Yo! Former MTV Host Doctor Dré Wants to... Read more
June 17, 2016 News
America’s Gun Problem Gets Broken Down & It Is Scary (Video)

America’s Gun Problem Gets Broken Down & It Is Scary (Video)

It is undeniably tragic that for most Americans, gun violence is an issue that forces itself into discussion frequently. On the heels of the worst mass shooting by a lone gunman in United States history, once again the topic of access to weapons like assault rifles has reared its controversial... Read more
June 17, 2016 Lifestyle
Del The Funky Homosapien Reveals Ice Cube Wrote One Of His Hits

Del The Funky Homosapien Reveals Ice Cube Wrote One Of His Hits

Last month, veteran Compton, California MC King T revealed some of the once downplayed writing that Del The Funky Homosapien did for cousin Ice Cube's AmeriKKKa's Most Wanted album. Del, then a relative unknown, would pen "Gangsta's Fairytale" from the Priority Records solo debut. On the back of that album,... Read more
June 17, 2016 Throwback
For The First Time Ever, A Major Awards Show Will Exclusively Celebrate Female MCs

For The First Time Ever, A Major Awards Show Will Exclusively Celebrate Female MCs

It's been six years since the last Hip-Hop Honors television special aired, but that's not the only reason why the return of the broadcast on July 11 is making headlines. For the first time ever, the Vh1 special will feature a lineup of honorees consisting entirely of women whose contributions... Read more
June 17, 2016 Fresh
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