Rickey Smiley Morning Show

Dear Browns fans, For those of you who don’t know, I am one of you. And I can prove it. I was born and raised in and around Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns are one of the first sports franchises I fell in complete and utter love with. At a young age I watched my father curse and yell as […]

From Rolling Stone — Sean Price, Brooklyn rapper and member of the hip-hop groups Heltah Skeltah, Boot Camp Clik and Random Axe, died Saturday morning at the age of 43. DJ Premier first revealed Price’s death, posting on Instagram, “R.I.P. Ruck… Love and Respect to The Duck Down Family!!! #SeanPrice.” Price’s wife also confirmed the […]

Special K is bringing communities together once again with his Hip-Hop Translation! Listen to the audio player to hear his interpretation of Young Dro “We In Da City”! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Get more Hip-Hop Translations of your favorite songs here and listen to “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” weekdays from 6-10 am EST! RELATED: Kiki Remakes Young […]

The latest punch in the Drake Vs Meek Mill battle was thrown last night from Philadelphia, as Meek finally responded to two songs and a meme presentation from Drizzy. Check out the audio and let us know what you think. Drake Diss Philly Freestyle

Via International Business Times: After declaring bankruptcy, rapper 50 Cent needs to find a way to make “Just A Lil Bit” of money back. The “In Da Club” rapper is reportedly looking to earn some cash by renting one of his biggest assets to pay for lawsuits he lost. Curtis Jackson, which is his real name, […]

Via HotNewHipHop: Jimmy Winfrey claims Birdman’s legal imbroglio with Lil Wayne was reason for tour bus shooting. Jimmy Winfrey, Young Thug‘s former tour manager and the man arrested forshooting up Lil Wayne’s tour bus in April, believes that Birdman “should be held liable as a party to the crime,” reports TMZ. In newly surfaced court […]

From HotNewHipHop: Busta Rhymes arrested for assault following a gym fight Wednesday night in NYC. Busta Rhymes was reportedly arrested for second degree assault Wednesday night following an altercation with a fellow gym goer. According to TMZ, the 43-year old rapper was arrested at the Steel Gym in Chelsea, NYC. A source says that Busta got […]

Comic book junkies who’ve turned into super-hero-movie-buffs have begun to fall back from the later, citing a cheesiness that has crept into the genre’s big screen counterparts. Well, that’s all about to change with FOX’s ‘Deadpool‘. The Special Operative’s mercenary is sorta Wolverine, sorta Punisher, and a whole lotta attitude. Check out the trailer below […]

From HipHopDX: In the September issue of Vanity Fair, Taylor Swift discusses Jay Z‘s role in helping her and Kanye West make amends after West interrupted her 2009 MTV Video Music Award speech. “I feel like I wasn’t ready to be friends with [West] until I felt like he had some sort of respect for […]

At last night’s stop on the Pinkprint Tour in Charlotte, North Carolina, Meek Mill freestyled a response to Drake’s presentation/live dis from the previous night at his own OVO Fest in Toronto. Now — I’m all for a healthy hip hop battle — but so far this has been a one sided affair. While I’m glad to see […]

From HotNewHipHop: Two people were reportedly shot & wounded in the parking lot of J Cole’s concert Monday night. Well here’s news we never wish to report. Two people have been reportedly shot and wounded outside the venue where J Cole’s “First Hills Drive” tour was performing at on Monday night in New Jersey. According […]

From SBNation: The Toronto Raptors’ global ambassador had LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Tristan Thompson at his kickball game in Toronto on Saturday. Drake was in high spirits, and why wouldn’t he be? His diss track was applauded, and Meek Mill is floundering. An Uninterrupted reporter asked Drizzy if he was ready to take a loss, which would […]