Category: News
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@KwameKilpatrick The Former “Hip Hop Mayor” Of Detroit Released From Prison (News)
After 14 months behind bars Kwame Kilpatrick, the former mayor of Detroit, has been released from prison. Or is in his words, "Out this b*tch". Back in September 2008, Kwame Kilpatrick pled guilty to two felony counts of obstruction of justice based on his efforts to cover up an extramarital affair with Christine Beatty. Now…
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The Local Buzz: @KingMez’s “From The South” Video x @FLUnlocked (News)
Congratulations are in order for Raleigh’s King Mez! Beginning yesterday morning his video "From The South", which features IWWMG’s Thee Tom Hardy & Sean Boog, started running in Foot Locker stores nationwide. In addition to Foot Locker, the video will also be shown in Foot Locker’s affiliate stores, including Champs Sports, Foot Action, and MetroPCS.…
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@MCLyte Releases iPhone App (News)
MC Lyte joins Swiss Beatz, 9th Wonder, Inflowential plus several others to become the latest hip hop personality to launch an app. The MC Lyte App allows users to stream her music, see pictures, check out bios, and stay up to date on her events. The new app is available for the iPhone, iPad and iPod…
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The Local Buzz: @TheBrewery Is Closing Its Doors (News)
The local hip hop community in RDU is saddened by the news; on Friday July 29, 2011 The Brewery in Raleigh, NC is closing it’s doors. Since 1983, The Brewery has been one of the most important staples of the independent music scene in Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC. Both known and unknown hip hop, rock, electronica,…
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@H1gher Expands Brand With @ChasScene Publication (News)
Congratulations are in order for KJ Kearney, founder of southern streetwear blog H1gher Learning and music blog Hot Grits!. KJ has landed a new gig as a columnist for Charleston Scene, which is Charleston, SC’s alternative weekly newspaper. For all my NC readers, Charleston Scene is the equivalent of RDU’s The Independent. KJ will be…
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@TheFembassy Celebrates 3 Years As The #1 Source For Femcees (News)
Huge congratulations are in order to Glennisha Morgan and www.thefembassy.com: July 2011 marks the 3 year anniversary of her website! The Fembassy is the #1 source on the internets for female emcees, their projects and business endeavors. Since 2008, Glennisha has consistently documented women’s many contributions to hip hop culture. Her website is updated…
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Shaniya Davis’ Mother Indicted On 1st Degree Murder Charges (News)
The entire nation remains riveted to the media circus in Florida surrounding Casey Anthony’s acquittal yesterday, but let’s not disregard the crimes against children occurring in our own backyards and beyond. WTVD-11 reports that late yesterday afternoon, Fayetteville, NC’s Antoinette Davis was indicted on first-degree murder charges. Shaniya Davis was five years old in 2009…