http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:35:22 -0700 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:08:03 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Lil-Wayne-and-Eminem-compete-with-sameday-album-releases?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner Lil Wayne (AP Photo/Steve Nesius) Hip-hop fans looking for the perfect gift can grab last-minute stocking stuffers from Lil’ Wayne and Eminem. Unsurprisingly, Rebirth has been moved to December 22 instead of the widely reported December 15 dat... Lil' Wayne Hip-hop news Eminem Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:08:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Lil-Wayne-and-Eminem-compete-with-sameday-album-releases?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d22-TI-is-one-of-three-triple-2009-American-Music-Awards-nominees?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner The Breakthrough Artist Nominees (AEG Images)  While ABC is boasting that the “stars get bigger” and the “moments more memorable,” three things we’ll see for sure at the 2009 American Music awards are: Taylor Swif... Jay-Z Michael Jackson T.I. Hip-hop news Eminem 50 Cent Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:51:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d22-TI-is-one-of-three-triple-2009-American-Music-Awards-nominees?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Atlanta-police-link-Fabolouss-crew-to-Lamborghini-theft?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner Fabolous at an MTV party prior to the Atlanta incident (Photo: MTV)  In a case that has been developing since January 31st of last year, Atlanta police believe Fabolous is connected to the theft of a rare luxury vehicle from Buckhead’s I... Fabolous Hip-hop news Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:18:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Atlanta-police-link-Fabolouss-crew-to-Lamborghini-theft?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Explosives-found-near-Grand-Hustle-headquarters?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner The Atlanta SWAT team was sent to Defoor Avenue in northwest Atlanta after a resident alerted police to two unlit Molotov cocktails outside the White House recording studio Thursday morning. Hours earlier, at approximately, 2:30 a.m., an alarm sounde... Grand Hustle Hip-hop news Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:22:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Explosives-found-near-Grand-Hustle-headquarters?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Is-Nivea-still-pregnant?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner A pre-preggers Lil' Wayne and Nivea (photo: photobucket.com)  Despite numerous reports of Nivea’s weekend birth of son with Lil’ Wayne, there are rumors circulating that the blessed event still hasn’t happened. Gossip site, B... Lil' Wayne Hip-hop news Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:15:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Is-Nivea-still-pregnant?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Lil-Wayne-and-Nivea-welcome-son?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner  When Lil’ Wayne said, “Weezy F Baby, please say the baby,” he wasn’t kidding. Multiple media outlets reported that singer Nivea gave birth to the rapper’s son over the weekend, while messages from Twitter say that ... Lil' Wayne Hip-hop news Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:11:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Lil-Wayne-and-Nivea-welcome-son?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Free-at-last-Yung-Joc-is-released-from-Bad-Boy?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner Photo: www.block-ent.com  The rumors are true. Like many artists before him, Yung Joc is officially free from Bad Boy Records. The Atlanta native and one time member of Diddy’s Bad Boy South/Block Entertainment roster, sued the label ear... Yung Joc Hip-hop news Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:23:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Free-at-last-Yung-Joc-is-released-from-Bad-Boy?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d17-JayZ-cancels-final-2009-US-tour-dates?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner   Jay-Z at a Hornets game in L.A.(AP/Photo Francis Specker)  Jay-Z has canceled the remaining dates of his U.S. tour, due to a “scheduling conflict.” No specific reasons have been given; neither Jay's publicist, Jana Fleishman,... Hip-hop news Tue, 17 Nov 2009 10:34:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d17-JayZ-cancels-final-2009-US-tour-dates?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Rapper-Khia-offered-much-more-than-My-Neck-My-Back-at-recent-concert?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner Khia photo courtesy of Thug Misses Entertainment  Philly-born, Florida-raised and Atlanta residing rapper Khia, known for her super-explicit lyrics, performed in Duluth at Pointe on Saturday. The club, formerly known as  Encore, hosted th... Concert review Khia Artist profiles Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:53:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Rapper-Khia-offered-much-more-than-My-Neck-My-Back-at-recent-concert?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Gucci-Mane-joins-list-of-Southern-rappers-facing-jail-time?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner Gucci Mane performs at the 2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards (AP Photo/John Bazemore)  Gucci Mane has been jailed since Thursday, November 12. He will remain in Atlanta’s Fulton County jail until May 2010. According to an MTV report, Gucci Mane, r... Gucci Mane Lil' Wayne T.I. Lil' Boosie Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:33:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Gucci-Mane-joins-list-of-Southern-rappers-facing-jail-time?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Whats-in-a-rap-name-The-meaning-of-Mike-Bigga-and-more?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner Photo: www.rap.about.com  Killa Mike is back in the spotlight. He has long squashed the beef with onetime mentor, Outkast’s Big Boi, while embarking on a new career with Grand Hustle. His most recent album, Underground Atlanta, reached #... Mike Bigga Artist profiles Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:29:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Whats-in-a-rap-name-The-meaning-of-Mike-Bigga-and-more?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Just-in-time-for-Christmas-LilWaynes-Rebirth-drops-December-15?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner   AP Photo/Louis Lanzano  Lil’ Wayne’s seventh album Rebirth, is set to drop on December 15. Rebirth, Wayne’s foray into rock n’ roll, was originally set for a spring, then summer release. The first single “Pr... Lil' Wayne Hip-hop news Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:20:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Just-in-time-for-Christmas-LilWaynes-Rebirth-drops-December-15?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d9-JayZ-returns-to-the-A-in-February-ticket-presale-begins-today?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner  Atlanta Jay-Z fans who were miffed about this past summer's concert cancellation at Chastain Park, can now look forward to early 2010. Jay-Z has announced the 2010 dates for the BP3 Tour beginning in Houston at the Toyota Center on February 22.... Jay-Z Young Jeezy Hip-hop news Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:58:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d9-JayZ-returns-to-the-A-in-February-ticket-presale-begins-today?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m8d17-This-Is-It-will-move-audiences-long-after-it-leaves-theatres?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner   (AP Photo/Kevin Mazur/AEG Getty Images)  Michael Jackson’s’ This Is It is still number one at the box office going into its second weekend. The film’s run has been extended to the end of November.I saw This Is It at 1... Michael Jackson Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:15:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d6-This-Is-It-will-move-audiences-long-after-it-leaves-theatres?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Grand-Hustle-and-DOT-Promotions-seek-interns-for-music-industry-careers?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner (Graphic: D.O.T. Promotions) Grand Hustle is looking for interns to learn about the music industry and participate in various events. Carefully read all the details below. Submit the requested information to: intern@dotpromotions.net. ... Grand Hustle D.O.T. Promotions Hip-hop news Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:03:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Grand-Hustle-and-DOT-Promotions-seek-interns-for-music-industry-careers?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Atlanta-artists-dominate-BET-HipHop-Awards-stage-JayZ-leads-in-wins?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner Gucci Mane performs (AP/John Bazemore)  The BET Hip-Hop Awards were held in Atlanta on October 10 at the Boisfeuillet Jones Civic Center. The list performers reads like a who’s who of local artists: Ludacris, Gucci Mane, Lil’ Scrapp... Goodie Mob BET Jay-Z Gucci Mane Ludacris Hip-hop news Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Atlanta-artists-dominate-BET-HipHop-Awards-stage-JayZ-leads-in-wins?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Ludacris-hosts-fundraiser-for-Kasim-Reed-in-tight-mayoral-race?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner (AP Photo/Lauren Victoria Burke)  The Atlanta race for mayor is red hot. Community activists of all stripes are pulling for their candidates of choice and hip-hop is no exception. Ludacris, rapper, actor, philanthropist and restaurateur c... Ludacris Hip-hop news Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:50:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Ludacris-hosts-fundraiser-for-Kasim-Reed-in-tight-mayoral-race?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Celebrate-Halloween-with-Big-Boi?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner (Graphic: bigkidzfoundation.org) Big Boi, who reminds us he’s “one half of Outkast, one whole of me” is hosting Thriller at Stankonia Studios, Saturday, October 31. The proceeds from the party benefit Big Boi’s Big Kidz F... Big Boi Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:45:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Celebrate-Halloween-with-Big-Boi?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Big-Bois-listening-party-builds-anticipation-for-new-album?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner Photo: (AP/W.A. Harewood)  Big Boi’s album is finished and it’s coming soon. Really.Outkast’s more visible half held a listening party for Sir Lucious Left Foot: Son of Chico Dusty this past Sunday at the duo’s Stankoni... Big Boi Gucci Mane Vonnegutt Sleepy Brown Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:51:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Big-Bois-listening-party-builds-anticipation-for-new-album?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Atlanta-hosts-fourth-annual-BET-HipHop-Awards?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner   Ludacris performs  (Photo: AP/John Bazemore)  The fourth annual BET Hip Hop awards came and went in Atlanta on Saturday without a hitch. The event brings out not only the biggest names in hip-hop, but scores of out of town visitors.... BET Jay-Z Mike Epps Hip-hop news Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:26:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8920-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Atlanta-hosts-fourth-annual-BET-HipHop-Awards?cid=exrss-Atlanta-HipHop-Music-Examiner