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Diddy, Ross And Kool Herc: Quite A Juxtaposition

Posted on 01 February 2011 (1)
Diddy, Ross And Kool Herc: Quite A Juxtaposition

While the father of hip-hop Kool Herc begging the community for money so he can get his health in order, moguls Diddy and Rick Ross reportedly blow a cool milli making it rain. Maybe Afrika Bambaataa was right.

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I Hope Detox Is Not Recovery 2.0

Posted on 31 January 2011 (0)
I Hope Detox Is Not Recovery 2.0

With the release of the second track from the long-awaited Detox LP, “I Need A Doctor”, B-Double wonders what kind of direction Dr. Dre’s final album will take.

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Things I Learned About Elton John

Posted on 30 January 2011 (0)
Things I Learned About Elton John

In defending hip-hop in a recent media interview, legendary artist Elton John provided a few interesting tidbits about his connection to the rap industry. Let YFWB provide some insight.

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5 Other Lawsuits That Should Be Filed Against Diddy

Posted on 29 January 2011 (0)
5 Other Lawsuits That Should Be Filed Against Diddy

Diddy is being sued for trillions by some crackpot. To mark the occasion, YFWB offers 5 more lawsuits that could very well be filed in the near future by a number of aggrieved parties – some of which make actually have a case.

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Haiku Mixtape Review: “Purp & Patron” (The Game)

Posted on 27 January 2011 (0)
Haiku Mixtape Review: “Purp & Patron” (The Game)

With Haiku Mixtape Review, we will use the ancient Japanese poetry structure to review the latest mixtape joints to hit the street. Knowledge and insight for your consideration – in a tasty little 5-7-5 format.

The next episode: The Game’s “Purp & Patron”

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The Streets Say: “Gutter Rainbows” (Talib Kweli)

Posted on 27 January 2011 (0)
The Streets Say: “Gutter Rainbows” (Talib Kweli)

We return with a regular feature on YFWB: “The Streets Say”, where we offer a collection of the most on-point reviews on the latest hip-hop releases. On deck: Talib Kweli’s “Gutter Rainbows”.

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Memo To Kim: The Best Revenge Is Living Well

Posted on 20 December 2010 (0)
Memo To Kim: The Best Revenge Is Living Well

It seems these days that the only (and completely predictable) response from an enemy or rival is a vicious diss record. The most recent example of this is, of course, L’il Kim’s response to Nicki Minaj’s ‘Roman’s Revenge’ track. The play was pretty much by the book: old vet calls out new hot artist in [...]

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