Hip-hop News Bits

great idea using Pepsi's iTunes promotion to protest major labels and support indie artists.

Visualy displays artists that you may like based on who you listen to now. It actually works.

I like the video and I think I'm getting the G-Unit sneakers. (link via Ian)

Um...yeah, ok.

Wow. Some songs are just made for cars. I didn't think this was one of them but thousands disagree with me.

I haven't read this article yet but it's written by the talented Kelefa Sanneh so I'm sure it's link worthy. Ian, who was up on things months ago has comments.

They truly don't understand the industry they claim to represent. Watch out Kay Slay and Clue.

Catholic Bishops go to Lauryn Hill concerts? That's funny. My thoughts? What she did was tasteless.

The Boston Strangla sheds more light on Benzino's hypocrisy. Seems the Source co-owner pressured this other White emcee to use the N-Word on a song.

This article floored me. Jay-Z orignally was set to make Primo the sole producer on the Black Album. Guess that's before he met Just Blaze and Kanye West!

I was surprised at how good the battle was. Catch the replays and enjoy. Congrats to Wrekonize; he deserved to win.

Russell Simmons' Hip-Hop Summit Action Network has given their support to Eminem. Russ doesn't buy that Eminem is the racist Benzino is painting him out to be. Yeah, most thinking adults feel the same way.

It's true-Our beloved culture has had an impact around the world. But this article goes deeper and explores how hip-hop has been influenced by global culture- even Asian philosophy!