Jay-Z & Alicia Keys - Empire State of Mind

The BLAKROC Sessions [Chapter VII]

The BLAKROC Sessions [Chapter VI]

Bill Cosby Has Gone Hip-Hop

The always funny and often too offensive Bill Cosby has finally given up.. or has he? Most of you know, or have heard stories about Cobsy's harsh critcisms of lower-class African-Americans and hip-hop culture alike so this next move seems a little unorthodox. Cosby has decided to release a free hip-hop album titled, Bill Cosby Presents The Cosnerati: State Of Emergency with hopes of reaching people with his message thru music. Clean. Uplifting. Non-violent. Those are just some of the ways Cosby likes his music and his latest endeavor embodies all of the above. If you don't believe me, click HERE to see for yourself.

And for those of you who are intrested, the legend himself will be at Central Washington University, this Saturday, October 24th, for what seems to be an entertaining event.

Resurrection After Exoneration

Rihanna - Russian Roulette

"The Wait Is Ova. Nov 23 09."

TKO 96 years in the making??

One of the first African-American sports icons is on the verge of recieving a posthumous pardon from President Obama, and the majority of America as a whole. Jack Johson, a storied boxing champion was arrested in 1912 and convicted in 1913 for violating the Mann Act; this Act banned the interstate transport of females for “immoral purposes” and its primary stated intent was to address prostitution, immorality, and human trafficking. The most compelling part of this story is, Johnson was prosecuted simply for the fact that white America couldn't beat him in the ring, so they went after him in the court.

Alan Silverleib's piece on cnn.com gets into more detail so I strongly suggest y'all check it out HERE.

For those of you who don't know much about Johnson, or his impact on the boxing world, you'll find more here.

Hip-Hop Legend Melle Mel Speaks [you might wanna listen..]

This is one hip-hop legend that is still very much in touch with what is going on in today's game, although I disagree with his take on G-Uint, Lloyd Banks got some bars too.

Talk Radio: Who's Listening

Alicia Keys - Doesn't Mean Anything

Kanye West Presents: "We Were Once A Fairytale"

Michael Wilbon on Rush Limbaugh

The BLAKROC Sessions [Chapter V]

"Iron" Mike Tyson on Oprah Pt. II

RIP Jasper Howard

Its a shame what goes on these days.. I wish his family & friends nothing but the best and I pray everyone who cared the silghtest bit about this young man will do their part to ensure a good life for his child to come. If you want more check out this article from CNN.com.

Laugh Out Loud Funny: "With 8,800 copies sold Joe shows no signs of stopping."

SMH.
50 Cent is killing this dude right now..
as if the damage of Joe's record sales aren't enough.

Behind the Music: 50 Cent

Kobe Bryant graces the cover of L'umo Vogue

I guess we can official welcome the Black Mamba into the contemporary world of icons now..

2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards [The Cypher]

This shit was so cold overall but it gets real nasty right around  the 4:40 mark..
Cory Gunz, Juelz, Loso, & Jada committed lyrical homicide.
Rumor has it Eminem took it to another level on the 2009 show..
This should be good.

"Iron" Mike Tyson On Oprah

In case you've never heard my thoughts on the life & times of this man, let me put it this way: in his hayday, Tyson was the baddest man on the planet, pound for pound, hands down, the greatest boxer I've ever seen.

"God never created a man that could beat me in a fair fight..." - Mike Tyson

Wu-Tang Clan: Through the eyes of RZA

http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Music/10/12/rza.tao.wu.tang/index.html

Will somebody please tell this man to be quiet..

Democrats can't stand him.
Republicans try to keep their distance..
I however, just wish he would dissapear.
http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2009/10/12/limbaugh-the-media-didnt-make-me-and-they-cant-break-me/#more-72789

Tom Joyner Traces His Ancestry

Nobel Peace Prize Winner: President Barack Obama

I know you all have heard the controversy surround this decision, whatever your stance is, you must aknowledge the fact that this a step in the right direction for African-Americans, America, and the world as a whole. Here's what the New York Times had to say: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/10/world/10nobel.html

Behind the Music: T.I.

The Inspirational Story of William Kamkwamba: Africa Stand Up!

It's always good to see my fellow African's taking steps in directions that will lead to bigger & better opportunities for our country as a whole. Good luck, William.

The BLAKROC Sessions [Chapter IV]

The Ear -- Starring Pharrell Williams

'Big Pimpin' in the house now??

Mr. Letterman got himself into a real sticky [no pun intended] situation, it's going to be interesting to see how the media soaks in all the news that is yet to surface & the impact it has on his show, because at the end of the day.. its ALL about the mighty dollar. http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/the-women-of-the-david-letterman-scandal--666

The BLAKROC Sessions [Chapter III]

Introducing Mel Carter