It’s kinda funny how ‘Fest is ripping into constructively criticizing these people, but then again, what do you expect when you’re asking amateurs to participate in a contest like this.  Did you think you were gonna get a bunch of Mikkey verses? I thought Sulaiman’s verse was dope, though. Props RHTV

DGB.

Unfortunately, the festivities scheduled for tomorrow at George’s Music Room have been postponed until Mid-November.  The estimated turnout exceeded expectations, and now various parties have to go back to the drawing board.  It’s really too bad we couldn’t make this happen, but it’s good to know there was so much interest and possible participation. October…

illseed over at AllHipHop is my homie, but you never know what you can and can’t believe in his rumors section.   Today he had a blurb about Kanye returning to Chicago to work with an artist that he gave a “hit” to some time ago – and the person is NOT Common.  And apparently,…

Twista is set to embark on the ‘Stimulus Tour’, which will find T in various cities across the U.S. to reach out to the youth and perform affordable concerts at community centers around the country.  Also set to join him are Playaz Circle, Durrough and Moulange.  Pretty dope and noble of Cav if you ask…

Kells could quite possibly be the greatest entertainer working right now.  His recent shenanigans have induced plenty of “spit my drink on my screen” moments over the past few weeks.  This past weekend he had a blowout show at Madison Square Garden in NYC, and Vulture was on hand to report the 10 Greatest Things that…

Kid Sister, I love thou.  Thumbs up on the album cover and also thumbs up on securing that release date.  Koko B. Ware Dream Date Ultraviolet drops November 17th (which is also my born date. Hello!) on Downtown Records/Universal Republic. Tracklist and tour dates below.  Click title of post for full press release. Tracklisting:1. Right…

New freestyle from JDP – over Omarion’s “I Get It In”.  Look for JDP’s upcoming project, Purple, to be dropping within the next few months. JDP – “I Get It In (Freestlye)”

Here’s a short little promo clip for Lupe’s upcoming ‘Remember 2 Smile’ homecoming concert in Chicago on October 29th. I’ll be there. Will you?  I know Lupe’s Hans Solo boots will be, too.

I’d usually take this time to take a shot at Iron Mike, but he’s speaking on some real issues, so no wisecracks from me. Boxer Mike Tyson met with Chicago Mayor Richard Daley Friday. Tyson said afterwards that if he and boxer Evander Holyfield can make amends, so can warring teenagers in Chicago. (Oct. 16)