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Shirt drops ‘Bengal Tiger,’ a Rumbling Banger That Punches You In Your...

Prolific Queens rap slaughterer Shirt drops a quick rumbling banger that punches you in your eardrum's face.

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The NY Hip Hop Report – Song, Video and Album Picks of the Week (Episode 092...

These were the songs, videos, albums, EPs and mixtapes that were featured on Episode 092 of The NY Hip Hop Report with Manny Faces, New York hip hop's #1 talk radio show.

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Cormega – Mega Philosophy [Album]

Cormega's Mega Philosophy, produced by Large Professor, was an album pick of the week on Episode 098 of The NY Hip Hop Report.

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LL Cool J Reminds Folks, “I’m Nice.” Brings Raekwon and Murda Mook Along

LL Cool J’s rap career is like the song that never ends. The iconic, even legendary wordsmith rose to teenage fame in the burgeoning world of Def Jam’s hip hop empire, and has moved successfully into...

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Your Old Droog on Video: He’s Not Nas! Or Is He?

Your Old Droog, or Nas? The mystery appears to be over, with new video emerging of a very not-Nas Your Old Droog... I guess it's not Nas... Or is it?

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Undeniable Add Their Gritty $0.02 to the State of Police Affairs with “Blue...

Corona, Queens duo Undeniable (Sinnagi & O7) speak on the issue of the day in the frenetic head-nodder "Blue Bacon," with accompanying visuals to match, adeptly directed by The God Ali.

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Homeboy Sandman has “Problems”

Pray for Queens wordsmith Homeboy Sandman. He has problems. But not all problems are bad. This "Problems" is another in a long line of rap goodness from the eclectic hip hop musician.

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Homeboy Sandman –“Hallways” Album + Free Bonus Track

Whenever Homeboy Sandman drops a project, expect a truly unique listening experience, with deft verbal acrobatics, enjoyably outlandish concepts and just straight up rap musicianship. "Hallways" is out...

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Action Bronson Joins Taste Talks Food Fest, Underway in Brooklyn

The Queens "Easy Rider" underground rap star is no stranger to food, so Action Bronson will feel right at home participating in Taste Talks, a Brooklyn-based food festival, going on Sept. 12-14

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Nicki Minaj, G-Unit: iHeartRadio Music Festival Performance Video

Nicki Minaj, 50 Cent and G-Unit performed for the 2014 iHeartRadio Music Festival. Catch the performances below.

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Holocaust Center Reacts to Nicki Minaj ‘Only’ Video, But What They Said Might...

Long Island-based Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center doesn't rip Nicki Minaj, rather, invites her to their location, to discuss their concerns and learn about the work the center does to advocate...

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Heems Delivers ‘Here Is New York.’ Take THAT Taylor Swift. [New Audio]

We always check for songs with our fair city so prominently mentioned. Typically, they don’t live up to the name they invoke, but nothing Heems does is typical. Heems, known for his previous work with...

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Nicki Minaj Laments Lost Love on “Bed of Lies,” Featuring Skylar Grey

Nicki Minaj drops a pop-friendly, but personal, soulful rap song, lamenting a relationship gone wrong. I'm here for you Nick.

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Homeboy Sandman Wishes Us a Not-So-“Happy Thanksgiving”

The eclectic wordplay and delivery from Birthplace-family favorite Homeboy Sandman tells a gripping tale on Happy Thanksgiving.

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Nicki Minaj Gets Personal on ‘All Things Go’ (plus Pinkprint Tracklisting)

The Pinkprint is coming and Nicki Minaj has a lot to say, and possibly a lot to prove. So far, her pre-Pinkprint releases are showing a thoughtful, honest Nicki Minaj.

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Nicki Minaj: SNL Video, Saturday Night Live Performances

Nicki Minaj took over Saturday Night Live this weekend, serving up performances as well as spoofing Beyonce and Kim Kardashian. The post Nicki Minaj: SNL Video, Saturday Night Live Performances...

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Russell Simmons, Bill O’Reilly Clash on Police vs. Black Crime

Russell Simmons appeared on Bill O'Reilly's program to speak about recent issues, debating the relationship between police departments and African-American communities. The post Russell Simmons, Bill...

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Chinx – CR5 Mixtape, Latest (and Last) In His “Cocaine Riot” Mixtape Series

Coke Boy Chinx gifts his fans his CR5 mixtape, a 13-track offering, the latest in his "Cocaine Riot" mixtape series with features by French Montana, Jadakiss, Migos and more The post Chinx – CR5...

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Homeboy Sandman – America The Beautiful (Video)

Homeboy Sandman delivers the visual accompaniment to his heartfelt ode-to-an-otherwise-troubled country, "America, The Beautiful" The post Homeboy Sandman – America The Beautiful (Video) appeared first...

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Action Bronson Freestyle on Funkmaster Flex’s Hot 97 Show (Video)

Action Bronson brings classic, go hard, freestyle flavor back to Funkmaster Flex and the Hot 97 airwaves. The post Action Bronson Freestyle on Funkmaster Flex’s Hot 97 Show (Video) appeared first on...

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