Legendary rapper KRS One to help feed thousands this Thanksgiving.

In a sign that there is much good in Hip Hop legendary rapper KRS One of the group BDP ( Boogie Down Productions ) will be helping to feed thousands this Thanksgiving at the very shelter he once stayed in. Let’s hope others follow his example.

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Video: Preview Janet Jackson ABC Interview

Check out this two minute preview of Janet Jackson’s interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts in which she blames Michaels’s doctor Dr. Conrad Murray for his death. Watch the video by using the link below:

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Darius Rucker wins Country Music Award

Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish fame won the Best New Artist award, during the 43rd Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Read more by using the link below:

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Video:Did Mary J Blige sing longest version of national anthem ever?

Now I’m joking when I ask that but many believe that Mary J Blige set a record for longest version of the Star Spangled Banner before game 6 of the 2009 World Series. Now don’t get me wrong home girl ripped it but if I can run upstairs pop popcorn and get back before she finished singing….LOL. Watch the video of her singing the national anthem by clicking the link below and judge for yourself:

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Movie Review: Why you should see Michael Jackon’s This Is It

Review of the movie Michael Jackson’s  This Is It that explains why all true Michael Jackson fans should see the movie. It also features what the reviewer believes to be the high lights of the movie and the one glaring low light.

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Michael Jackson Family and some fans not happy with THIS IS IT

There is some controversy surrounding the relaese of This Is It. Some family members such as Catherine Jackson are not ready to see the film while others such as Latoya and Joe Jackson are accusing the fims producers of using body doubles and audio dubbing to make Michael come off looking better than he actually felt.  Fans opposed to the movie have started a web site called This Is NOT It.

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Let’s stop blaming Hip Hop for everything

George Cook of letstalkhonestly.com discusses Hip Hop being blamed for issues in the African American Community and why Hip Hop is not at fault but the lack of unity in our communities is. Watch the 3 minute video and give your opinion here:

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Listen to 3 songs from Bill Cosby’s Rap CD “State of Emergency”

Bill Cosby rekindles hip-hop’s socially conscious flame on “Bill Cosby Presents the Cosnarati: State of Emergency,” an album of music with messages reflecting today’s most critical issues affecting young people. Created to engage listeners and lead them to take action, the CD contains empowering and dialogue-provoking themes.

Two years in the making, “State of Emergency” adds new meaning to the phrase “message in the music.” Tackling such social issues as self-respect, peer pressure, abuse and education. Listen to three of the songs by clicking the link below:

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Legendary NY Hip Hop DJ Mr Magic dies of heart attack

Mr Magic was the first to put a regular hip hop program on radio. That show was called the Rap Attack on WBLS. All of us that grew up in NJ and NY fondly remember him and the Juice Crew All Stars. RIP Mr Magic.

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BET quietly launches it’s new channel Centric aimed at black adults

BET quietly launches new channel CENTRIC ( formerly BET J ) aimed at adults. Read more and see week one schedule by using the link below:
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