A few weeks ago, Rich Boy told VIBE he’s been studying Buddhism for his upcoming sophomore album. Helping him on his quest for a deeper message are producers Danjahandz, Jim Jonsin, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Bangladesh and Polow Da Don, who produced the majority of Rich Boy’s 2007 debut. “Po... Read more...
Freeway, the Philadelphia rapper best known for a tufting beard mandated by his Sunni Muslim faith and a distinct squeal of a flow, made his national debut in the fall of 2000 with a verse on Jay-Z’s “1-900-Hustler” alongside his city-mate Beanie Sigel. For roughly the next half-decade, Freew... Read more...
Tehran, Iran (CNN) -- Iran's supreme leader accused the United States of "spreading lies" about the Islamic state Wednesday, Iranian media reported. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected recent remarks by U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who just wrapped up a tour of the region. "Once agai... Read more...
Washington (CNN) -- To the list of instructions you hear at airport checkpoints, add this: "Put your palms forward, please." The Transportation Security Administration soon will begin randomly swabbing passengers' hands at checkpoints and airport gates to test them for traces of explosives. Previ... Read more...
If you're anything like us, you've been wondering who penned Diddy's verse on Waka Flocka Flame's "O Let's Do It Remix." Well, a source in Diddy's camp revealed to VIBE Confidential that Diddy's 16 was actually written by two ghostwriters. According to the source, rapper Aasim wrote�... Read more...
As many know, Monday marked the 11th anniversary of Big L’s passing. Preemo took time out on his blog to pay his respects to Corleone. Put ya L’s up! Siderbar: Preemo’s Picks D.I.T.C. – The Enemy Big L – Ebonics Lord Finesse – Yes, You May (Remix) D.I.T.C. – Day One ... Read more...
Fam-Lay’s back in the studio after touring with N.E.R.D. for the last year. Here’s the first leak from his upcoming mixtape, Da Coffin. Fam-Lay - YOUINSTANTLY (prod. The Neptunes) Props to Illionaire/UHTN & Shomi/IllusiveMedia. Via: Read more...
If LeBron James needs a tour guide in New York this summer, Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia is willing to play the part. Sabathia is a huge NBA fan and pals with LeBron James, the Yankee lefty might be in a position to change the New York hoops landscape. Joking with reporters Tuesday at the Bombers' m... Read more...
“When New York niggas were callin’ Southern rappers lame but then jackin’ our slang” During his first time at Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg’s Hot 97 morning show yesterday, Jay Elect explains that the above line ain’t a diss, but rooted in personal experience. Hey, if the t... Read more...