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Elegant Hoodness Musical Program Video Showcase Winners [June, 2010]

06.24.2010

The Elegant Hoodness Musical Program, aside from monthly artist showcase competitions, now has a monthly video showcase competition. These are the most recent winners.

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Jay-Z, Eminem Yankee Stadium Concert Tickets

06.24.2010

Tickets for the Jay-Z and Eminem collaboration concert at Yankee Stadium in New York, and Comerica Park in Detroit are now available

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Warren Britt ft. YC The Cynic, J-Monopoly – In The City [Video]

06.12.2010

Warrent Britt, YC The Cynic and J-Monopoly join hip hop forces on “In The City”, and deliver a NYC-infused, Hemamset Angaza-directed video that pays homage to the Big Apple

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The All Stars Project’s “Hip-Hop Cabaret”: Transformational Theater In NYC

06.10.2010

Mix European political cabaret, hip hop, New York City youth and theatrical development of the highest order, and you can start to imagine the phenomenon that is the All Stars Project’s “Hip-Hop Cabaret”

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Hot 97 Summer Jam 2010 Recap of Recaps, Pictures, Photos, Videos

06.07.2010

A recap of recaps, a rundown of rundowns, a collection of commentary, we gathered up some of the best blogs, forums and sites that give you an idea how Summer Jam 2010 went down.

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Summer Jam 2010: New York’s Hot 97 Summer Jam Tonight

06.06.2010

Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2010 is finally here, as the NY/NJ area welcomes Usher, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Trey Songz, Ludacris, Gucci Mane, Fabolous, Juelz Santana, Reflection Eternal and DJ Khalid to the new Meadowlands

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Eleven – The Trailer [Mixtape]

06.06.2010

Def Beat Entertainment signee Eleven aka Ego Crusher drops “The Trailer”, a 16-track mixtape to follow up his 2009 single “Talk My Shit”

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5 Reasons Why NY Hip Hop Doesn’t Suck [June 2010 Edition]

06.04.2010

Despite the rise of “the South,” hip hop in the New York City area, contrary to semi-popular belief, never died. We’ve had plenty of examples in our e-pages, but here are a few to make it easy for people to understand.

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Hot 97 Summer Jam 2010 Festival Lineup

06.01.2010

The Hot 97 Summer Jam Festival, the prelude to the main Summer Jam event, will feature hip hop and reggae fan favorites

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Jay-Z, Eminem: Yankee Stadium Concert Sept. 13

05.13.2010

Jay-Z will be staying in his Yankee fitted state of mind, as he and Eminem will co-headline the first concert to be held at the new Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.

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Jay Electronica, Other Hip Hop Heavies Hit NYC’s SummerStage Concert Series

05.12.2010

Jay Electronica will perform this summer for the New York City Parks annual SummerStage Concert Series, now taking place in several area city parks

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“Guru Was A Puppet” Says Brownman, Musician Who Toured With Late Hip Hop Icon

05.04.2010

BirthplaceMag.com’s investigation into the Guru/Solar charity controversy quoted in Toronto Star article with Brownman, award-winning trumpeter who played alongside Guru

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Summer Jam 2010: Lineup Announced for Hot 97 Summer Jam

05.03.2010

The eagerly anticipated Hot 97 Summer Jam 2010 lineup has been announced, including Drake, Nicki Minaj and Usher headlining the annual mega-concert

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Red Cafe’s “Heart and Soul of New York City” Gets Streetball Video Makeover

05.03.2010

K1X, a German basketball apparral brand involved with playground basketball tournaments in NYC, filmed a tribute to streetball to the Red Cafe/Pete Rock track

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Guru and Solar Ex-Employee Gives Shocking Interview: Details Violence, Manipulation

04.27.2010

7 Grand Records ex-employee provides shocking behind-the-scenes accounts about the relationship between Guru and Solar

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Guru Charity Not Guru’s: Linked To Solar’s Wife, May Not Be Valid Non-Profit

04.26.2010

Our continuing investigation into the charity organization named in Guru’s “letter to fans” shows an obscured connection to embattled business partner Solar

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Questions Surround Guru Foundation Named In Farewell Letter To Fans

04.22.2010

We had some questions about the foundation mentioned in the GURU “farewell letter” to fans. As with many recent stories involving the late rapper, the answers are not exactly clear.

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Guru’s Sister: Guru Never Regained Consciousness From February Coma

04.21.2010

The Source posted a statement from Patricia Elam, sister of the fallen rapper, stating the family has no knowledge of any charity in Guru’s name

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Guru “Farewell” Letter To Fans Leaves More Questions Than Answers

04.20.2010

The controversy surrounding the rapper’s relationships as he battled cancer remain, even after his death, leaving many fans and friends confused

Guru Dead: Hip Hop Vet Loses Health Battle

04.20.2010

After a health battle surrounded by chaotic publicity and rumors, Guru, the legendary member of iconic hip hop group Gang Starr with DJ Premier, has died.
Several sites are reporting this loss this morning, many citing cancer and pointing to a final note left to fans. We are unable to provide direct links or more information, [...]