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Scarface Is Sick & He’s Asking Hip-Hop For Help

Scarface Is Sick & He’s Asking Hip-Hop For Help

Rapper Scarface has had a challenging 2020. He is a Hip-Hop legend who was infected by the COVID-19 virus back in late March. In the weeks that followed, the Houston, Texas-based icon's fight was so strong that it led to pneumonia in both of his lungs, kidney failure, a 103-degree... Read more
October 13, 2020 Audio, Fresh, News
Royce 5’9, T.I. & CyHi Use Bold Bars To Redefine The Meaning Of Savage (Video)

Royce 5’9, T.I. & CyHi Use Bold Bars To Redefine The Meaning Of Savage (Video)

Yesterday (November 14), Royce 5'9 released a powder keg of bars in the song "Black Savage." Produced by the decorated MC, the song was posted on social accounts by the NFL, reportedly tied into JAY-Z's Inspire Change initiative with the league. However, the song is not about football. Instead, the... Read more
November 15, 2019 Video
Royce 5’9 Drops 1 Of The Most Savage Verses Of 2019 (Audio)

Royce 5’9 Drops 1 Of The Most Savage Verses Of 2019 (Audio)

Royce 5'9 has been working hard behind the scenes in 2019, after releasing two acclaimed albums last year. Following The Book Of Ryan (named one of Ambrosia For Heads' top albums of '18), Royce began the new year with the highly-potent "Field Negro" single. Since then, he's remained quiet. Former... Read more
November 14, 2019 Audio
T.I. Kicking Metaphors Over A Soul Sample Is Pure Money (Video)

T.I. Kicking Metaphors Over A Soul Sample Is Pure Money (Video)

Hip-Hop loves a metaphor. From Kendrick Lamar to Common, Tupac to Nas, the great MCs love to make songs that seem like they are about one thing, that double as another. From “I Used To Love H.E.R.” (and Common's latest iteration in the saga) to Kanye West's "Homecoming," many metaphors... Read more
September 30, 2019 Video
T.I. Says Blacks Should Celebrate Veterans Day For Surviving The Drug War

T.I. Says Blacks Should Celebrate Veterans Day For Surviving The Drug War

T.I. is the latest guest on People's Party With Talib Kweli. In a nearly one-hour conversation that also involves co-host Jasmin Leigh, Tip discusses how his cult-lauded debut album, I'm Serious, lit a path to Rap superstardom. The three-time Grammy winner also explains the risks (and rewards) of putting his... Read more
July 23, 2019 Lifestyle, Video
T.I. Is Recognized By Georgia State Senate For His 2 Nonprofit Organizations

T.I. Is Recognized By Georgia State Senate For His 2 Nonprofit Organizations

T.I. is officially completing his transformation from trapper to philanthropist. The Georgia State Senate is celebrating the Atlanta native born Clifford Harris' work in the community. The veteran rapper and executive appeared at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Friday (March 22). Tip was recognized for his nonprofit organizations... Read more
March 25, 2019 Lifestyle, News
T.I. Outlines What He Sees As The Positive Aspects Of The Crack Era (Video)

T.I. Outlines What He Sees As The Positive Aspects Of The Crack Era (Video)

Although the crack epidemic is one of the most tragic times for addiction, poverty, and crime, it has an odd relationship with Rap music. Iconic songs and albums have used the free base form of cocaine as thematic inspiration. This ranges from Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five's "White Lines... Read more
November 10, 2018 Lifestyle, Video
RZA’s New Movie Is A Perfect Storm Of Hip-Hop Film Stars & OG Actors (Video)

RZA’s New Movie Is A Perfect Storm Of Hip-Hop Film Stars & OG Actors (Video)

Wu-Tang Clan's Abbott has been a longtime film director. The RZA's past credits include 2012's The Man With The Iron Fists, and last year's Love Beats Rhymes. This past weekend, the accomplished producer, MC, and entertainment mogul premiered the trailer to his third film, Cut Throat City. RZA screened the... Read more
July 23, 2018 News, TV/Film, Video
Big K.R.I.T. & T.I. Show They Are Both Kings Of The South With Rich Rhymes (Video)

Big K.R.I.T. & T.I. Show They Are Both Kings Of The South With Rich Rhymes (Video)

In a lofty warehouse, grilled up, talking on his money phone, Big K.R.I.T. flexes his southern rap flavor in the video for “Big Bank,” directed by Music Family. The track, which features T.I., is off K.R.I.T.’s independently successful and critically acclaimed third album, 4eva Is a Mighty Long Time. Although... Read more
February 8, 2018 Fresh, Video
Pusha T, Lauryn Hill, T.I. & Others To Headline 2017 Soundset Festival

Pusha T, Lauryn Hill, T.I. & Others To Headline 2017 Soundset Festival

UPDATE: Mac Miller has announced that he is canceling his Soundset appearance planned for this Sunday. He apologized to fans in a tweet, but did not expound on reasoning. Earlier this week, a suicide bombing in Manchester, England killed 22 people and injured more than 100 took place during a... Read more
April 23, 2017 Fresh
Treach, Snoop & T.I. Bring Tupac Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame In Style (Video)

Treach, Snoop & T.I. Bring Tupac Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame In Style (Video)

Friday night (April 7) at Brooklyn, New York's Barclays Center, Tupac Shakur was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. More than 20 years after the legendary rapper, actor, and revolutionary was killed in Las Vegas, Nevada, his name and music will live on forever, positioned alongside The... Read more
April 8, 2017 Video
T.I. & Big K.R.I.T.’s New Video Shows Switching Lanes Might Just Get You Killed

T.I. & Big K.R.I.T.’s New Video Shows Switching Lanes Might Just Get You Killed

2016 has been an explosive year. There have been a number of killings of unarmed citizens by police officers, often with little to no repercussions. Over the Summer, things reached a boiling point, as the deaths of Philando Castille and Alton Sterling within one day of one another caused mass... Read more
December 23, 2016 Video
Andre 3000, Nas, Method Man & More Made Sure Hip-Hop Did Not Fall In September (Audio)

Andre 3000, Nas, Method Man & More Made Sure Hip-Hop Did Not Fall In September (Audio)

September is always a month of change. More than just the Fall season, it brings back to school, the return of the NFL, a blitz of new TV shows and several other things that signal a changing of the winds. For Hip-Hop, September of 2016 held one of the biggest... Read more
October 4, 2016 Audio
Hear The Best Hip-Hop Of May 2016 In One Playlist (Audio)

Hear The Best Hip-Hop Of May 2016 In One Playlist (Audio)

As May helped us get ready for Summer, it brought the heat for Hip-Hop, too. De La Soul delivered on the promise of their new album And The Anonymous Nobody, with the scorcher, "Pain," and Redman announced a new group called 1000Volts, consisting of himself and DJ Jayceooh, releasing his... Read more
June 7, 2016 Playlists
Footage Released Of Troy Ave Opening Fire At T.I. Concert (Video)

Footage Released Of Troy Ave Opening Fire At T.I. Concert (Video)

Last night (May 25), a shootout occurred during a concert headlined by T.I. at New York's Irving Plaza. Shots were fired backstage sending the audience scattering in a panicked frenzy, leaving 3 wounded and one man dead. Of the wounded was Brooklyn rapper Troy Ave, who was shot in the... Read more
May 26, 2016 News
Several People Shot At T.I. Concert. Troy Ave Allegedly Hit. 1 Man Dead.

Several People Shot At T.I. Concert. Troy Ave Allegedly Hit. 1 Man Dead.

Several gunshots were fired at T.I.'s concert at New York's Irving Plaza at approximately 10:15pm EST on May 25, according to WABC TV. One man is reported to be dead and at least 3 others were injured. Karencivil.com is also reporting that Troy Ave's management confirmed the artist was grazed... Read more
May 26, 2016 News
T.I. & Jeezy Put the G in a Funky Track by Pharrell (Video)

T.I. & Jeezy Put the G in a Funky Track by Pharrell (Video)

T.I. has released a short film featuring Jeezy and Wood Harris for his extra funky track, G' Sh*t, produced by Pharrell. Much like the title suggests, the track sounds like G-Funk, Pharrell-stye. Tip and Jeezy star as partners in crime whose paths diverge, in the film which is set in... Read more
January 28, 2015 Video
Who Would You Try, Dej Loaf, T.I. or Young Jeezy? (Audio)

Who Would You Try, Dej Loaf, T.I. or Young Jeezy? (Audio)

Dej Loaf's break out hit of 2014 gets a super-charged remix. After unofficial re-takes from the likes of The Lox and Raekwon, T.I. and Young Jeezy jump on the official next version of "Try Me." Check it out. Related: The Lox Take Dej Loaf’s Try Me and Make it Their... Read more
December 30, 2014 Audio
Eminem & DJ Whoo Kid Have Released an Epic 66-Song Mixtape of Shady Classics (Mixtape)

Eminem & DJ Whoo Kid Have Released an Epic 66-Song Mixtape of Shady Classics (Mixtape)

Eminem is pulling out all the stops for the 15th anniversary celebration of Shady Records. In the span of two weeks, he released an instant classic 18-minute cypher featuring himself, Slaughterhouse and Yelawolf, and he's released some absolute killer records. He has an anniversary album coming soon and, as we... Read more
November 22, 2014 Mixes
T.I. and Pharrell Say Don’t Do Business Until Your Paperwork is Straight (Audio)

T.I. and Pharrell Say Don’t Do Business Until Your Paperwork is Straight (Audio)

T.I. gets autobiographical on "Paperwork," his soulful reunion with oft-collaborator Pharrell. Tip talks about the challenges he faced before breaking through--doubters, blockers and just plain haters. All the while, Pharrell cautions against dealing with people before they've been vetted, on the hook. Check it out. Related: T.I. Pens The New... Read more
October 7, 2014 Audio
B.o.B. Releases No Genre Pt. 2 Mixtape ft T.I., Ty Dolla $ign, Mila J & More (Mixtape)

B.o.B. Releases No Genre Pt. 2 Mixtape ft T.I., Ty Dolla $ign, Mila J & More (Mixtape)

B.o.B. follows up his 2010 No Genre mixtape with a sequel. The second installment features guest turns from T.I., Ty Dolla $ign, Mila J, Kevin Gates and more. Check out the stream and download below. Download Mixtape Related: B.o.B. - No Genre (Mixtape)... Read more
July 9, 2014 Mixes
T.I. Gives a Taste of Brazil That is Far From Mediocre in His Latest Visual (Video)

T.I. Gives a Taste of Brazil That is Far From Mediocre in His Latest Visual (Video)

T.I. conducted a listening party in NYC earlier tonight at the School of Visual Arts. He had a spirited and engaging conversation with Lil Duval. As part of the talk, he told the story behind the video for No Mediocre, his collaboration with Iggy Azalea. He explained that, despite the... Read more
June 17, 2014 Video
T.I. Speaks on the Advice He Gave Jeezy to End the Beef with Rick Ross (Video)

T.I. Speaks on the Advice He Gave Jeezy to End the Beef with Rick Ross (Video)

There was a time when no one would expect T.I., who had an infamously short temper, to be a peace keeper, but that's exactly the role he took on in the Rick Ross/Young Jeezy feud that came to a head at the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards. Here's a short clip... Read more
February 13, 2014 Video
Goodie M.O.B. – Pinstripes ft T.I.

Goodie M.O.B. – Pinstripes ft T.I.

Goodie M.O.B. gets a verse from fellow Atlien T.I. on their latest release. Check out Pinstripes. Related: Goodie M.O.B. – Special Education ft Janelle Monae (Video)... Read more
August 16, 2013 Audio
T.I. – Check This, Dig That ft Trae Tha Truth (Video)

T.I. – Check This, Dig That ft Trae Tha Truth (Video)

T.I. has a certified banger with Check This, Dig That featuring Trae Tha Truth. The beat is crazy. Check out the video. Related: T.I. – Hello ft Cee-Lo (Video)... Read more
June 19, 2013 Video
Problem – Roll Up ft T.I. and Snoop Dogg

Problem – Roll Up ft T.I. and Snoop Dogg

Here's a tough new joint from Problem featuring T.I. and Snoop. Check out Roll Up. Related: Terrace Martin – Something Else ft Problem (Video)... Read more
June 12, 2013 Audio
T.I. – Hello ft Cee-Lo (Video)

T.I. – Hello ft Cee-Lo (Video)

Here's T.I.'s video for Hello, his Pharrell-produced collabo with Cee-Lo. Check it out. Related: Hustle Gang – G.D.O.D (Mixtape)... Read more
May 22, 2013 Video
Wyclef Jean – I Wish It Was Music ft T.I. & Trae Tha Truth

Wyclef Jean – I Wish It Was Music ft T.I. & Trae Tha Truth

Here's a conscious collabo from Wyclef, T.I. and Trae Tha Truth. Check out I Wish it Was Music. Related: T.I. – Memories Back Then ft. Kendrick Lamar, B.O.B & Kris Stephens (Video)... Read more
April 29, 2013 Audio
Snoop Lion – No Regrets ft T.I.

Snoop Lion – No Regrets ft T.I.

Here's a dope track from Snoop in his Lion persona. Check out No Regrets featuring T.I. Related: Snoop Lion Ft. Drake & Cori B- No Guns Allowed (Video)... Read more
April 23, 2013 Audio
T.I. performs Ball on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)

T.I. performs Ball on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)

T.I. puts it down with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Check out his performance of Ball. Related: T.I. – Hello ft Cee-Lo (Prod. The Neptunes)... Read more
January 5, 2013 Video
Big Boi – In the A ft T.I. & Ludacris (Video)

Big Boi – In the A ft T.I. & Ludacris (Video)

Here's Big Boi's video for his celebration of ATL with fellow ATLiens T.I. and Ludacris. Check out "In the A". Related: Big Boi speaks on Andre 3000′s apology on Sorry (Video)... Read more
January 1, 2013 Video
T.I. – Memories Back Then ft Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B. & Kris Stephens

T.I. – Memories Back Then ft Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B. & Kris Stephens

T.I.'s Trouble Man album is in stores tomorrow. Here's one last drop from the album. Check out Memories Back Then featuring Kendrick Lamar, B.o.B. and Kris Stephens. Related: T.I. – Wildside ft A$AP Rocky... Read more
December 17, 2012 Audio
Big Boi speaks on Andre 3000’s apology on Sorry (Video)

Big Boi speaks on Andre 3000’s apology on Sorry (Video)

"And this the type of sh*t that'll make you call your rap partner, and say I'm sorry I'm awkward, my fault for f*ckin' up the tours." Those were the words from Andre 3000 on Sorry, his collabo with T.I. T.I. recently spoke to Big Boi about the song. Check out... Read more
December 16, 2012 Video
T.I. – Wildside ft A$AP Rocky

T.I. – Wildside ft A$AP Rocky

T.I.'s Trouble Man album is in stores on Tuesday. Here's his collabo with A$AP Rocky from the album. Check out Wildside. Related: T.I. – Sorry ft Andre 3000 (Audio)... Read more
December 15, 2012 Audio
T.I. – G Season ft Meek Mill

T.I. – G Season ft Meek Mill

Here's another hot record from T.I.'s forthcoming Trouble Man album. Check out G Season featuring Meek Mill. Related: T.I. – Track Back Jumpin’ (Video)... Read more
December 12, 2012 Audio
T.I. – Track Back Jumpin’ (Video)

T.I. – Track Back Jumpin’ (Video)

T.I. drops a full 10-minute short film as the video for Track Back Jumpin'. Check it out below. Related: T.I. – Hello ft Cee-Lo (Prod. The Neptunes)... Read more
December 11, 2012 Video
T.I. – Hello ft Cee-Lo (Prod. The Neptunes)

T.I. – Hello ft Cee-Lo (Prod. The Neptunes)

Speaking of Cee-Lo, he laces T.I. with a soulful hook over a signature Neptunes track on T.I.'s latest release. Check out Hello. Related: T.I. – Sorry ft Andre 3000 (Audio)... Read more
December 10, 2012 Audio
T.I. – Sorry ft Andre 3000

T.I. – Sorry ft Andre 3000

T.I. drops one of his finest tracks in years. He and Andre 3000 flex poetic on grown man ish. Check out Sorry. Related: T.I. gives the behind the scenes story on the recording of Sorry with Andre 3000 (Video)... Read more
November 27, 2012 Audio
T.I. gives the behind the scenes story on the recording of Sorry with Andre 3000 (Video)

T.I. gives the behind the scenes story on the recording of Sorry with Andre 3000 (Video)

T.I. has an incredible collabo with Andre 3000 called Sorry on his forthcoming album, Trouble Man. I've heard the song and it's one of T.I.'s finest. It's grown man rap, similar to works on Nas' Life is Good like Daughters and Bye Baby, that is fitting of both T.I. and... Read more
November 8, 2012 Food for Thought, Video
T.I. – Behind the Music Sneak Preview (Video)

T.I. – Behind the Music Sneak Preview (Video)

T.I.'s Behind the Music premieres tonight on Vh1. Here's a 12-minute sneak preview. Good story. Related: T.I. – Go Get It (Video)... Read more
November 5, 2012 Video
T.I. – Go Get It (Video)

T.I. – Go Get It (Video)

Here's T.I.'s latest video. Check out Go Get It. Related: T.I. - F*ck It (So What)... Read more
August 16, 2012 Video
T.I. – F*ck It (So What)

T.I. – F*ck It (So What)

Here's a new one from T.I. Check out It (So What). Related: T.I. - Go Get It... Read more
August 4, 2012 Audio
T.I. – Go Get It

T.I. – Go Get It

Here's a new song from T.I. Check out Go Get It. Related: T.I. - Love This Life... Read more
June 24, 2012 Audio
TI – Love This Life (Video)

TI – Love This Life (Video)

Here's a new video from TI. Check out Love This Life. Related: Freddie Gibbs - Pull Up featuring Young Jeezy and TI... Read more
June 14, 2012 Video
Freddie Gibbs – Pull Up ft Young Jeezy & T.I.

Freddie Gibbs – Pull Up ft Young Jeezy & T.I.

Here's a new one from Freddie Gibbs featuring Young Jeezy & T.I. Check out Pull Up.  Related:  Freddie Gibbs breaks down the lyrics to his song Thuggin' (Video) Click here to download... Read more
May 27, 2012 Audio
Just Blaze – Hard Knock Life Interview (Video) + A Playlist of His Classics

Just Blaze – Hard Knock Life Interview (Video) + A Playlist of His Classics

The mighty Just Blaze often is overlooked in discussions about the best hip-hop producers but he has been behind the boards for classic upon classic upon classic. Hard Knock TV sat down with the legendary producer for a lengthy interview. Just talks about working with Jay Electronica, Joe Budden and... Read more
May 3, 2012 Audio, Playlists, Video
T.I. – Love This Life

T.I. – Love This Life

Love This Life is the latest song from T.I. Check it out below. Previously: T.I. - I Need Dollas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kt2YuF0lZQA... Read more
April 3, 2012 Audio
T.I. – I Need Dollas

T.I. – I Need Dollas

A tagged up version of T.I.'s soulful I Need Dollas (with Aloe Blacc on the hook) dropped about a month ago. Here's tag free version. Check it out below. Spotted: 2DBZ via Splash. Previously: T. I. F*ck Da City Up (Mixtape)... Read more
March 20, 2012 Audio