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An online petition has been started at Change.org in an attempt to get a street in the Bronx named after legendary Hip Hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa. The petition letter reads: "He is the father of a worldwide culture. He is the creator of an international organization. He has worked tirelessly for the community. He continues to work tirelessly to educate the misinformed." Please head over to following link to sign the petition: http://www.change.org/petitions/hip-hoppers-activists-and-conscious-people-worldwide-petition-to-have-street-named-after-afrika-bambaataa-in-bronx-ny

VH1′s five-time Emmy-nominated documentary series “Behind The Music” returns to focus on six of today’s most influential hip hop/urban artists. This season’s roster includes: Nas, Game, Akon, Pitbull, Brandy and T-Pain. In addition to the dramatic storytelling that made “Behind The Music” a worldwide hit, the series will feature originally shot footage of each artist at work today, anchoring each story in the current day and connecting the past with the present. Behind The Music: Nas tells the story of one of hip hop’s most daring and prolific icons. Raised in the gritty Queensbridge projects of New York City, Nas narrowly escaped his violent surroundings. He later channeled his experiences into a lyrical style that would revolutionize hip hop. A musical legend by

The fight against childhood obesity is receiving major support from The Roots lead rhymesayer, Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter. The entertainer and GrassROOTS Foundation co-founder is spearheading efforts to slim down youth with his annual fundraiser, “Let’s Move it Philly!” The charity concert party, which is scheduled to take place this Saturday (February 18) at the historic Sigma Sound Stage in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, will include performances from Trotter and his fellow Roots member Questlove, as well as Rich Medina, DJ Diamond Kuts, Nikki Jean, and the Money Making Jam Boys. Doors for Let’s Move it Philly! will open at 8PM, and proceeds from the event will benefit C.H.I.C.K.S. (Creating Healthy Informed Confident Knowledgeable Selves), an after school program creat

The legendary Erick Sermon has just released a brand new mixtape called "Breath Of Fresh Air" which is available for free download now. The 23 track project features a who's who of HIPHOPGODS royalty including guest appearances from KRS-One, Keith Murray, Too $hort, Daz Dillinger, Redman, Method Man and many others. Be sure to follow Erick Sermon on Twitter @iamericksermon and check out www.defsquaddigital.com to keep up on everything current with the green eyed bandit. Please visit the following link to download Breath Of Fresh Air now: https://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&batch_id=T2dkanZnMm05RlpESjhUQw and check out the official track listing below. 1. SUCKA FREE SKIT/JAMIE FOXX 2. CLOUT FEATURING KRS-ONE 3. WHAT HAPPENED 4. AIN'T ME FEATURING RI

The legendary DJ JS-1 has re-released a mix he did last year for Valentine's Day featuring classics from the world of Hip Hop and R&B. Clocking in at one hour and 43 minutes, featuring an incredible 80 tracks, there's something for everyone. Here's more from the man himself, DJ JS-1: "This is a Valentine's mix I did last year. Many of you may have downloaded this already. I decided to re-post it, I hope you enjoy it…..If love is blind, why is lingerie soo popular?" Download DJ JS-1's Valentine's Mix here: https://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&batch_id=S1VBT0NhUENEbUlLSkE9PQ and the official track listing can be found below... 1 - lets love - ohio players 2 - love tko - teddy pendergrass 3 - just the way you are - barry white version 4 - make me sa

As news spread Saturday night about the tragic passing of Whitney Houston, hip hop artists on Twitter sent out their thoughts & prayers to the iconic singer... DJ CLARK KENT @DJClarkKent The world will never hear a VOICE of that caliber, that will do that much, ever again. Rest In Power Ms Whitney Elizabeth Houston. GOD Bless Busta Rhymes @BusaBusss Can't believe we've lost another 1 of our Royalty. Sister Queen Whitney Houston. God Bless on ur journey as u now stand with the Most High. Freddie Foxxx @BumpyKnuckle Her life story will definitely be a Major Film that should educate every recording artist male & female. #WhitneyHoustonRIP Chuck D @MrChuckD As in MikeJax it was non stop media on everything else but her art.The USA loves garbagePress &waits for the demi