Baby Back: Rap mogul Jay-Z shares a moment with newborn daughter Blue Ivy Carter.
Photo taken from Life + Times
[With the new adventure-packed Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 3-D now in theaters, co-star Luis Guzman gives you his Top 5 reasons this is a must-see.]
Continue reading "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island 3-D Tix": "You're Going To See The Rock Sing At A Campfire".
In this week's Pulse Report, we try to get to the bottom of M.I.A. telling America "F*ck You", applaud Andre 3000 for surely-despite-slowly making his way back into the spotlight, bow to Jay-Z's undying greatness and oh SOHH much more!
Continue reading M.I.A. Tells America F.U., Andre 3000 Creeps Back In, Jay-Z Still Runs This Town.
[In light of the late J Dilla's six year anniversary, The Pharcyde's SlimKidTre reflects back on his early days alongside Jay Dee and why hip-hop fans should embrace artists while they are still breathing.]
Continue reading "I Wish People Were On His Sh*t When He Was Alive As Much As They Are Now That He's Dead".
[Each week, SOHH asks two entertainment personalities to name their Top 5 rappers of all-time. To make things tricky, we've created a "Hall of Fame" of emcees (see right) who are universally respected and therefore may not be mentioned. After Don Trip laid out his quick picks earlier this week, rapper Mickey Factz unloads his top choices.]
Continue reading "He Was Outrapping A Black Dominated Culture".
Last of the Pro-Ricans: New York Giants' Victor Cruz links up with Slaughterhouse's Joell Ortiz.
Photo taken from Joell Ortiz's Twitter
[With late comedian Patrice O'Neal known for filling people with timeless laughter, his wife Vondecarlo Brown gives you her Top 5 reasons to buy his posthumous Mr. P album.]
Continue reading "Patrice O'Neal's Mr. P": "If You Want The Truth, Buy 'Mr. P.' If You Want To Laugh, Buy 'Mr. P'".
[You Came Up: Each week, SOHH asks two entertainment personalities to name who they feel is the most underrated emcee in hip-hop. After Nems gave props to the late Big Pun, Capital Punishment contributing producer Mike "Trauma" D crowns the fallen heavyweight SOHH Underrated.]
Continue reading "Biggie Smalls Was Able To Do That. 2Pac Was Able To Do That. He Was Able To Do That.".
Sugar & Spice: R&B singer Mya kicks it with Arkatech Beatz's Mike "Trauma" D.
Be sure to check out Mike "Trauma" D break down the late Big Pun's "Capital Punishment" in Singled Out!
[With hip-hop's growing appreciation for the finer things in life, RareInk co-founder David Sanders supplies 5 reasons you should consider copping some limited edition 2Pac and Notorious B.I.G. artwork.]
Continue reading RareInk's 2Pac & B.I.G. Art: "These Pieces Are Officially Licensed & Approved By Their Estate".
In this week's Sales Wrap, Drake leads the pack just outside of Top 5, LMFAO and Rihanna walk their way to Top 10 plus Young Jeezy moves up to No. 12.
Continue reading Drake Schemes Atop The Competition, LMFAO & Rihanna Returns To Top 10, Young Jeezy Keeps The Chart Hot.
[Each week, SOHH asks two entertainment personalities to name their Top 5 rappers of all-time. To make things tricky, we've created a "Hall of Fame" of emcees (see right) who are universally respected and therefore may not be mentioned. After Mums spit out his fave five last week, Memphis rapper Don Trip lays out his quick picks.]
Continue reading "I Learned To Count My Bars From Jadakiss".
Family Ties: Flipmode Squad leader Busta Rhymes chills with Consequence and his son Caiden during Super Bowl XLVI.
Photo submitted by Consequence
[With the Academy Awards vastly approaching, film director David Talbert gives you 5 reasons why his new What My Husband Doesn't Know should be on your must-buy list.]
Continue reading "David Talbert's What My Husband Doesn't Know": "If You're Thinking About Cheating, Watch This".
For Caption Diss, the good ol' folks at SOHH are back at it giving y'all, my loyal doggies, a chance to capture the final word(s). The "Best We've Ever Read" headline gets to hold down that Cap Diss crown for a whole week. Who run it?
Continue reading Flavor Flav Busted Bromancing Super Bowl-Winning Giants Coach.
[You Came Up: Each week, SOHH asks two entertainment personalities to name who they feel is the most underrated emcee in hip-hop. After Evitan's Dres named Jarobi last week, rapper Nems crowns the late Big Pun SOHH Underrated.]
Continue reading "His Album Is Better Than 'Ready 2 Die' & 2Pac's First Album".
[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. In honor of today marking the 12th anniversary of the late Big Pun's passing, Capital Punishment contributing producer Mike "Trauma" D reflects on crafting the album's title track.]
Continue reading "We Must Have Had To Lay That Record Down For Big Pun At Least 3-4 Times".
I Love You, Bro: Public Enemy's Flavor Flav embraces New York Giants head coach Tom Coughlin at Super Bowl XLVI.
Be sure to submit your witty narration in today's SOHH Cap Diss!
[With the NFL season officially over, rapper Nems is giving you his Top 5 reasons to consider copping his special line of New York Giants-inspired t-shirts.]
Continue reading F.Y.L. Tees: "If You Don't Get The Shirt, I'll Smack The F*cking Sh*t Out Of You".
The Champ Is Here: Grammy-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco rocks out at Super Bowl XLVI.
Photo taken from Lupe Fiasco's Twitter
Chow Town: Slaughterhouse's Joe Budden gets a bite to eat.
Photo taken from Joe Budden's Twitter
Big Spender: West Coast rapper Game fills bags on a shopping spree.
Photo taken from Game's Twitter
In this week's Pulse Report, we give Drake a few moments to apologize to Kobe Bryant's now-beyond-rich ex-wife Vanessa Bryant, see why your favorite rapper is checking in on Super Bowl XLVI, try to breathe as Amber Rose crushes every doggy's manhood and oh SOHH much more!
Continue reading Drake Bows Down To Kobe's Rich Ex, Super Bowl Mania Infects Hip-Hop, Amber Rose Crushes Every Doggy's Nuts.
[With fans getting decked out in Super Bowl gear heading into the weekend, jewelry designer Shannon Saint Clair gives you 5 reasons to peep her line of bracelets, necklaces and more.]
Continue reading Shannon Saint Clair: "A New York Giants Player's Wife Just Ordered A Game Day Bracelet".
[Each week, SOHH asks two entertainment personalities to name their Top 5 rappers of all-time. To make things tricky, we've created a "Hall of Fame" of emcees (see right) who are universally respected and therefore may not be mentioned. After Mike Schreiber shot out his picks earlier this week, poet/rapper Mums spits out his fave five.]
Continue reading "His Flow Is Ridiculous. It's Almost Like He Didn't Take A Breath".
On My Block: Dipset's Jim Jones rides the wave through his local streets.
Photo taken from Jim Jones' Twitter
[With the winter weather feeling more like spring as of late, rapper Nefew is giving you his Top 5 reasons why you should consider copping his Aim High/Stuntin' Puma brand t-shirts.]
Continue reading Aim High/Stuntin' Puma Tees: "You're Wearing Our Messages Instead Of Just Listening To Them".
[Black Quest: Each week, SOHH asks entertainment personalities to name who they feel is the most underrated emcee in hip-hop. After Jarobi gave Black Thought the title earlier this week, Evitan's Dres names his sidekick SOHH Underrated.]
Continue reading "He Might Wind Up Being The Dopest Emcee In A Tribe Called Quest".
Salute Me: Brooklyn rap star Fabolous rubs elbows with some Nigerian soldiers.
Photo taken from Fabolous' Twitter
In this week's Sales Wrap, Seal and Drake lead the pack, Young Jeezy loses his spot in the Top 10 and rapper K'Naan invades the chart.
Continue reading Seal & Drake Lead The Way, Young Jeezy Loses Top 10 Status, K'Naan Invades The Chart.
[With former Dirty Money singer Kaleena's "Go to Work" record buzzing nationwide, producer First Born gives you his Top 5 reasons to dig in your pockets and support the post-Diddy anthem.]
Continue reading "Go To Work": "Whether You're A Janitor Or President Obama, Everybody Can Relate...".
[Each week, SOHH asks two entertainment personalities to name their Top 5 rappers of all-time. To make things tricky, we've created a "Hall of Fame" of emcees (see right) who are universally respected and therefore may not be mentioned. After David Rousseau named his top five last week, renowned hip-hop photographer Mike Schreiber shoots out his picks.]
Continue reading "She Could Hold Her Own W/ Anybody".
Phone Home: Atlanta rapper Pill listens closely to the sounds of a laptop.
Be sure to check out Pill's "New Clothes, New Shoes" Singled Out feature!
[With the USA welcoming in a slew of international music stars as of late, Netherlands-bred rapper Silex is giving you his Top 5 reasons to cop the new must-have single, "Just You & Me."]
Continue reading "Just You & Me": "People [Keep] Complaining About There's Not Enough Quality Music Out".
[Black Quest: Each week, SOHH asks entertainment personalities to name who they feel is the most underrated emcee in hip-hop. After Slaine gave AZ the title last week, Evitan's Jarobi crowns Black Thought SOHH Underrated.]
Continue reading "What I Do Hear Is The Jay-Z's & Nas', But He Has To Be Up There Too".
For Caption Diss, the good ol' folks at SOHH are back at it giving y'all, my loyal doggies, a chance to capture the final word(s). The "Best We've Ever Read" headline gets to hold down that Cap Diss crown for a whole week. Who run it?
Continue reading Rihanna Looks Dazed & Confused During A Smoke Break.
Just Give Me The Light: Grammy-winning singer Rihanna takes a smoke break.
Be sure to submit your witty narration in today's SOHH Cap Diss!
[With the winter getting colder each passing day, rapper Nefew is whipping out his Top 5 reasons you should keep warm with his blazing Man Vs. Many album.]
Continue reading "Man Vs. Many": "This Might Come Across A Little Arrogant But I Really Feel Like...".
Keep It Real: Bad Boy Records' Machine Gun Kelly finds a Lil Wayne look-alike.
Photo taken from Machine Gun Kelly's Twitter
So Fresh: Jet Life Records boss Currensy shows off his mean Jordan shoe game.
Photo taken from Currensy's Twitter
Howdy Stranger: West Coast rap veteran Snoop Dogg shows off his many talents.
Photo taken from Snoop Dogg's Twitter
In this week's Pulse Report, doggies, we analzye 50 Cent and Birdman's Super Bowl bets, peep Drake ditch one beef to focus on another, get our eyes glazed over by television and oh SOHH much more!
Continue reading 50 Cent & Birdman Prep Super Clash, Drake Drops A Body For Common, Chelsea Handler, Pastor Troy & More Get Televised.
[With Amongst Friends clothing getting co-signs from rap veterans like Bun B, creative director/president Mikol Stambaugh gives you 5 reasons this brand is a must-have.]
Continue reading Amongst Friends: "We Really Try To Create Classic Apparel People Can Wear For Years To Come".
[Each week, SOHH asks two entertainment personalities to name their Top 5 rappers of all-time. To make things tricky, we've created a "Hall of Fame" of emcees (see right) who are universally respected and therefore may not be mentioned. After Vlad Yudin gave his top picks, fellow cameraman David Rousseau names his fave five.]
Continue reading "5 Or 10 Of His Songs Have Been Sampled In Every Single Hip-Hop Artists' Music".
Sittin' Sideways: UGK's Bun B gives Kendrick Lamar a Houston concert welcome.
Photo credit: Onoame Mukoro
[With "Jersey Shore" star DJ Pauly D signing to G-Unit and cast member Snooki recently gracing Rolling Stone, the GreatApps.com team has provided 5 Reasons why you should buy the new "Snookify Me!" app.]
Continue reading "Snookify Me!": "All Of Your Friends Can See The 'Jersey Shore' Version Of You!".
[City of Dreams: Each week, SOHH asks entertainment personalities to name who they feel is the most underrated emcee in hip-hop. After Swizz Beatz gave Drag-On the title earlier this week, Boston rapper Slaine crowns AZ as SOHH Underrated.]
Continue reading "I Think He's Really Underrated & As Good A Lyricist As Nas".
Welcome 2 Paradise: Young Jeezy's protege 2Eleven enjoys the lavish life.
Be sure to check out 2Eleven's "Airbound" Singled Out feature!
[With hip-hop and sunglasses existing practically hand in hand, Ivy Shades Eyewear founder/creator Ivy Shades gives you 5 reasons to check out her attention-drawing line.]
Continue reading Ivy Shades Eyewear: "I Can't Save Your Life, But I Can Save Your Face W/ These Shades".
In this week's Sales Wrap, Drake once again leads the pack at No. 4, Rihanna finds her way back into Top 5 and Young Jeezy stays frozen in Top 10.
Continue reading Drake Leads The Way, Rihanna's Talk Walks Into Top 5, Young Jeezy Stays Put.
[Each week, SOHH asks two entertainment personalities to name their Top 5 rappers of all-time. To make things tricky, we've created a "Hall of Fame" of emcees (see right) who are universally respected and therefore may not be mentioned. After Pastor Jomo K. Johnson unveiled his top picks last week, director Vlad Yudin gives his fave five.]
Continue reading "You Can Argue That He's One Of The Most Lyrical Artists".
Finally Famous: Rap newcomer Uzoy shows off her new mixtape stash.
Be sure to check out Uzoy's "Fast Forward" Singled Out feature!
[With video vixen Amber Rose to hip-hop ladies like Nicki Minaj and Trina taking leggings to the next level, Angel Brinks Fashion creator Angel Brinks gives you 5 Reasons to support her eye-catching line.]
Continue reading Angel Brinks Fashion: "Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna & Nicki Minaj Wears Leggings All The Time".
For Caption Diss, the good ol' folks at SOHH are back at it giving y'all, my loyal doggies, a chance to capture the final word(s). The "Best We've Ever Read" headline gets to hold down that Cap Diss crown for a whole week. Who run it?
Continue reading Warren Buffett Shows Jay-Z How To Make A Real Dynasty.
[City of Dreams: Each week, SOHH asks entertainment personalities to name who they feel is the most underrated emcee in hip-hop. After rap veteran Mysonne gave himself the honor, Swizz Beatz crowns former Ruff Ryders member Drag-On SOHH Underrated.]
Continue reading "He Never Really Got All The Chances He Needed To Be On The Front Street".
[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Dancehall star Cham discussed the success of "Wine" last week, Yo Gotti gets to the bottom of his Rick Ross-assisted anthem, "Harder."]
Continue reading "I Remember Recording This Record In Memphis & Then I Sent It To Rick Ross".
Billionaire Status: Renowned business investor Warren Buffett shows Jay-Z how to make a true dynasty sign.
Be sure to submit your witty narration in today's SOHH Cap Diss!
[Showing she can balance being a Skinny Bitch Apparel brand ambassador and music career with co-signs from rappers like Fred the Godson, urban entertainer Baiyu gives you her Top 5 reasons to cash-in on her music.]
Continue reading "Baiyu Tunes": "I Have Great Taste In Collaborations Like W/ Fred The Godson".
Ridin' Dirty: Aftermath Records' Kendrick Lamar shares some camera time at the SF2 Clothing store in Houston, Texas.
Photo taken by SOHH's J. Bachelor
2 Fast 2 Furious: Terror Squad's Fat Joe shows off his new set of wheels.
Photo taken from Fat Joe's Twitter
The Good Life: Knicks star Carmelo Anthony and hitmaker Swizz Beatz toast it up.
Photo taken from Swizz Beatz's Twitter
In this week's Pulse Report, doggies, we finally find out who's the new female voice that belongs to "Maybach Music", see why Swizz Beatz is public enemy number one, award Drake with Doggy of the Week honors and oh SOHH much more!
Continue reading Rick Ross' Maybach Music Hottie Finally Exposed, Swizz's Mega Powers Can't Beat The Feds, "Young Tampax" Keeps Winning.
[With the fashion game intensifying on a daily basis, Skinny Bitch Apparel brand ambassador Baiyu gives ladies her Top 5 reasons to get with a winning clothing line.]
Continue reading "Skinny Bitch Apparel": "They Work W/ Some Designers Who Make Earrings & Rings Out Of Legos".
[Each week, SOHH asks two entertainment personalities to name their Top 5 rappers of all-time. To make things tricky, we've created a "Hall of Fame" of emcees (see right) who are universally respected and therefore may not be mentioned. After Sha Stimuli revealed his fave five, author Pastor Jomo K. Johnson unveils his top picks.]
Continue reading "He's Willing To Share His Deepest Pain & His Deepest Hurt".
Bling Bling: Memphis rapper Yo Gotti keeps the room bright with his icy delights.
Photo taken from Yo Gotti's Twitter
[With Cash Money Content re-releasing late author Iceberg Slim's Long White Con, the celebrated writer's daughter Misty Beck gives you her Top 5 reasons this book is a must-have.]
Continue reading "Long White Con": "You Will Learn The Game Through White Folks' Exploits".
Boss of All Bosses: Maybach Music Group leader Rick Ross taunts and flaunts.
Photo taken from Rick Ross' Twitter
[As Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) continues to build their mainstream buzz, West Coast rapper Ras Kass stakes his claim as having co-signed the brutal sport for decades.]
Continue reading "I'm The First Person To Ever Mention UFC In A Song".
In this week's Sales Wrap, Drake leads the pack at No. 4, Young Jeezy loses his placing outside Top 5 and Yo Gotti makes an impact on the chart.
Continue reading Drake Carries The Pack, Young Jeezy Melts Outside Top 5, Yo Gotti Invades The Chart.
[With comedian Affion Crockett's first-ever mobile application now available, Fig1 app developer Matt Bijarchi gives you his Top 5 reasons to download this fun tool ASAP.]
Continue reading "Affion Crockett App": "He Interviews The Usual Suspects From Jay-Z To Lil Wayne To Kanye West".
[Each week, SOHH asks two entertainment personalities to name their Top 5 rappers of all-time. To make things tricky, we've created a "Hall of Fame" of emcees (see right) who are universally respected and therefore may not be mentioned. After Dres dropped his fave five last week, rapper-turned-author Sha Stimuli gives his top picks.]
Continue reading "His Longevity Is F*cking Amazing, It's Like He Sold His Soul To The Devil".
Snap Shot: West Coast rapper Roc C gets some camera action popping with Rapper Big Pooh, Evidence and female companions.
Be sure to check out Roc C's "Styllions" SOHH Singled Out feature!
[With his new Diary of a Single Mom finally available for purchase, renowned actor/director Robert Townsend gives you his Top 5 reasons to add this flick to your DVD collection.]
Continue reading "Diary Of A Single Mom": "I've Been Putting Down Work From 'The 5 Heartbeats' To Everything In-Between".
[When I Get Free: Each week, SOHH asks entertainment personalities to name who they feel is the most underrated emcee in hip-hop. After Big Boy gave N.W.A. props last week, singer/actress Baiyu crowns Shyne SOHH Underrated.]
Continue reading "I Don't Think People Really Understand The Struggles He's Been Through".
For Caption Diss, the good ol' folks at SOHH are back at it giving y'all, my loyal doggies, a chance to capture the final word(s). The "Best We've Ever Read" headline gets to hold down that Cap Diss crown for a whole week. Who run it?
Continue reading Jim Jones' Mommy, Not Baby's Mama, Spits Fire Bombs.
[SOHH highlights a hot single each week and offers a unique look at the record. After Houston rap newcomer Marcus Manchild gave us the scoop on his "We Wrong" anthem, West Coast rapper Roc C styles up his new "Styllions" record.]
Continue reading "I Got Big Pooh, Madlib & Blu All On The Same Record".
Mama Said Knock You Out: Nancy Jones a.k.a. Mama Jones keeps it real on the mic.
Be sure to submit your witty narration in today's SOHH Cap Diss!
[With the long-awaited Live from the Kitchen album finally in stores, Memphis rapper Yo Gotti gives you his Top 5 reasons why the delayed studio debut is a must-have.]
Continue reading "Live From The Kitchen": "Rick Ross, Big K.R.I.T., Wiz Khalifa & Big Sean Are On The LP".
Show Me The Money: Actress Esther Baxter and manager Jennifer Horton show off their "Can't Knock the Hustle" T.I.T.S. collaboration.
Photo submitted by JRH Entertainment Group
Office Space: Dipset's Jim Jones takes a moment to handle business affairs.
Photo taken from Jim Jones' Twitter
Power of the P: West Coast rapper Kreayshawn shows off her weight-lifting ability.
Photo taken from Kreayshawn's Twitter
In this week's Pulse Report, doggies, we take some time out to celebrate Jay-Z and Beyonce's new Blue-print, yawn at how boring this Common and Drake beef has become, pat