During an interview, Nasty Nas recalls when he received an angry phone from the Notorious Biggie.
After Ghostface Killah pointed out the similarities between Nas' 1994 "Illmatic" album cover and Biggie's "Ready to Die" album, Nas got a big call from Big.
Nas says, "he was a little disappointed cause he wasn't trying to bite off my sh*t."
Watch Nas in the full interview below:
Showing posts with label artist deaths. Show all posts
Showing posts with label artist deaths. Show all posts
Monday, August 5, 2019
Monday, July 29, 2019
Mob James Talks Suge Knight, 2Pac, Death Row, & More [VIDEO]
Mob James recalls his experience at Death Row Records with 2Pac, Suge Knight, & more in an interview with VLAD TV.
Watch James talk about the death of Tupac and how employees were even afraid to come to work.
Watch James talk about the death of Tupac and how employees were even afraid to come to work.
MTV Considering Removing Michael Jackson From...
MTV is considering removing Michael Jackson's name from their Video Vanguard Award.
The "Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award" in his name is in discussion for a name change or complete scrap after allegations stemming from the "Leaving Neverland" documentary.
Reports also say there's talk about those who would present the award or accept the award in MJ's name.
MJ received the Vanguard Award in 1988 and MTV renamed it in his honor in 1991.
Monday, July 22, 2019
Klassic Joints: Listen To DJ Screw's Infamous 35-Minute Freestyle
Listen to the legendary Houston icon DJ Screw's infamous 35-minute June 27 freestyle below:
Monday, June 24, 2019
You Can Rent Biggie's Brooklyn Childhood Home For...
Biggie’s infamous “one-room shack” from his rags-to-riches journey is now up for rent.
According to Complex, the property at 226 St. James Place has been renovated into a "three-bedroom home with high ceilings and hardwood floors" but still has the original windows and moldings.
For a rate of $4,000 per month, you can rent out Big's old crib. Would you be down?
Friday, June 21, 2019
WATCH: Ice Cube Reveals How John Singleton Got Him To...
Ice Cube appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and explained how the late great John Singleton kept asking him to join the cast of "Boyz N The Hood."
Watch the full interview below:
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Jermaine Hopkins Says Tupac Got Shot At After Yelling...
Jermaine Hopkins reveals a story of Pac being robbed by a kid on the set of the film Juice.
According to Hopkins, the kid from Harlem might've been linked to a dispute Pac had with some local guys.
He suspects shots may have been fired due to Pac yelling out "F*CK NEW YORK" or because the film crew impeded street business from operating.
Watch the full interview below:
According to Hopkins, the kid from Harlem might've been linked to a dispute Pac had with some local guys.
He suspects shots may have been fired due to Pac yelling out "F*CK NEW YORK" or because the film crew impeded street business from operating.
Watch the full interview below:
Notorious B.I.G. Gets His Own...
Big dreams just came true for the Notorious B.I.G.
The corner of St James Place and Fulton Street in Bed-Stuy has officially been named "Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace Way."
Lil Kim who attended the ceremony in Brooklyn says, “I always knew this day was gonna come...I used to dream about a street being named after Biggie, because it was only right.”
The corner of St James Place and Fulton Street in Bed-Stuy has officially been named "Christopher “Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace Way."
Lil Kim who attended the ceremony in Brooklyn says, “I always knew this day was gonna come...I used to dream about a street being named after Biggie, because it was only right.”
Biggie grew up steps away at 226 St. James Place.
Monday, June 10, 2019
RIP: Geto Boys' Bushwick Bill Dead At 52
Legendary Geto Boys' rapper Bushwick Bill passed away at the age of 52.
The hip-hop icon Bushwick Bill fought a battle against pancreatic cancer.
Bushwick was set to embark on a "F*ck Cancer" tour beginning in June but due to his illness the tour was postponed.
Reports say Bill died surrounded by his family in a Houston hospital. RIP Bushwick.
Thursday, June 6, 2019
Madonna Loses Tupac...
Pop icon Madonna has lost her appeal to block the sale of a personal item.
The breakup letter from her ex Tupac Shakur will be put on sale next month.
Madonna's appeal failed to stop the letter and her personal items which are being sold by a former friend and art consultant.
In the handwritten breakup letter, Tupac confesses he ended ties with Madonna because she's white.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Tupac Shakur's Estate Makes A Deal For...
The Shakur Estate and director Allen Hughes closed a major deal for Pac's legacy.
Hughes will be granted "full access to all of Tupac Shakur’s released and unreleased recordings, writings and poetry."
Therefore, Hughes will use Pac's assets to direct and executively produce a five-part documentary series for TV.
The Tupac documentary is said to be the first "definitive, comprehensive project on Shakur with the full cooperation of the estate."
Will you be watching?
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Lil Cease Apologizes to Lil Kim on Biggie’s Birthday [VIDEO]
Biggie’s birthday brought back major love for Big from the entire JR Mafia Family.
Lil Cease apologized to Lil Kim after their longstanding history during the historic night.
Watch them spread love the Brooklyn way in the apology below:
Lil Cease apologized to Lil Kim after their longstanding history during the historic night.
Watch them spread love the Brooklyn way in the apology below:
Thursday, May 23, 2019
Klassic Joints: Biggie's Best Covers On The Source [PHOTOS]
via: The Source
Real hip-hop heads smiled every time Biggie's face was up in the Source.
What was your favorite cover of Big on the cover of The Source?
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1997
1997
2006
2007
2008
via: The Source
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
WATCH: Biggie's Last Interview From 1997 On Pac's Death & More
Watch a legendary moment in hip-hop from 1997 in one of Biggie's last interviews before his death.
Biggie speaks on 2pac's death and so much more in the interview below:
Biggie speaks on 2pac's death and so much more in the interview below:
WATCH: Biggie's Last Freestyle [VIDEO]
Happy Birthday to the legendary B.I.G. gone too soon.
Watch one of Biggie's last freestyle videos in California in 1997 below:
Watch one of Biggie's last freestyle videos in California in 1997 below:
Friday, April 26, 2019
Gang Leader Tied To Tupac's Murder Case...
A gang leader tied to Tupac's murder case is finally going to do time.
For a completely separate case, Darnell Brim is getting 10 years in federal prison after getting caught selling crack cocaine.
Brim is allegedly one of the 4 men who rode in the white Cadillac that opened fire on Tupac's car killing him in 1996.
Although Tupac's murder has never been solved and he was never charged, LAPD believes the South Side Compton Crips leader was hit in a drive-by shooting just 2 days after Tupac's murder due to retaliation.
Tupac's Estate Calls On Poets...
In honor of National Poetry Month this April, Tupac's estate is calling on all poets.
Poets can submit their work about how Tupac has inspired them for a chance to win Tupac inspired merchandise.
View the guidelines that must be followed below:
Submissions cannot:
• Be sexually explicit or suggestive; derogatory of any ethnicity, race, gender, or religion; or profane or
pornographic;
• Promote alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, firearms/weapons (or the use of any of the foregoing), or any
activities that may appear unsafe or dangerous;
• Defame, misrepresent or contain disparaging remarks about Tupac Shakur (the “Artist”), the
Sponsor, or any other people and/or companies;
• Contain any use of trademarks, logos, copyrighted materials owned by others as determined by
Sponsor (except for those of Sponsor), or contain any personal identification;
• Communicate messages or images inconsistent with the positive images and/or goodwill to which
Sponsor and/or Artist wishes to associate.Submissions must:
• Be original and solely created by you. It is your responsibility to obtain, prior to submission, the
approval and rights to use any content that you did not create;
• Not have been previously published, submitted, or otherwise used for any other commercial
purpose;
• Be in the English language
Check out the post HERE for more information.
Friday, April 5, 2019
3 Days Before Tupac's Death: 2Pac And Snoop Dogg 1996 Interview [VIDEO]
Watch a throwback interview from 1996 of Tupac and Snoop Dogg just 3 days before Pac's death.
Monday, April 1, 2019
WATCH: Nipsey Hussle's First Interview On Police, Jewelry, Africa, & More [VIDEO]
Rest in peace to one of Los Angeles' most famed rappers Nipsey Hussle.
Watch one of Nipsey Hussle's first interviews ever talking about the liability of jewelry, going back to Africa, the police, & more.
Watch one of Nipsey Hussle's first interviews ever talking about the liability of jewelry, going back to Africa, the police, & more.
Sunday, March 31, 2019
RIP Nip: Rapper Nipsey Hussle Killed In Los Angeles
Grammy-nominated artist Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed outside his clothing store in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon.
Nipsey was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Two other men who were also shot are currently in stable condition.
Just hours before the shooting, Hussle tweeted, "Having strong enemies is a blessing."
As of now, a suspect still remains at large.
Thoughts and prayers go out to Nipsey's family, lady, friends, and more.
RIP Nipsey Hussle.
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