While running surfing the web and clicking link after link I the site for Steve Stoute’s new book entitled The Tanning of America: How Hip-Hop Created a Culture That Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy. While making my way throught the site I found this post called 15 reasons people should pick up a copy of the book and now I share it with you. Make sure you pick up yor copy which is in stores now. Hit the jump to find out why this book is a good read. @WiL
#IFWT Indie Music: Emanny – I Messed Up
After assisting Joe Budden and Jadakiss on their singles, Emanny is ready to rock out on his own now. Check out the new ballad from the NY crooner. @IFWTMusic
Lil Wayne Speaks on Jay-Z Diss in “It’s Good”
We all picked our jaws up off the floor yesterday when we heard one Carter go for the other on a cut off Tha Carter IV, “It’s Good.” Even though Jay had previously made a jab at Weezy’s main man Baby on “H.A.M.”…NO one was expecting Weezy to come out the gate like THAT. The Young Money capo got on the phone with VIBE Magazine shortly after the track’s debut and got his take on the whole thing. Jada already said what he had to say about the track. Find out what Wayne said after the jump. Marisa Mendez
RIP: IFWT Celebrates the Life of a Star Gone 10 Years Today, Aaliyah
10 years ago today, we lost a beatiful singer, actress and overall great person, Aaliyah Dana Haughton. We miss you Babygirl!! Rest in paradise. Marisa Mendez and IFWT
POLL: Lil Wayne on “It’s Good” vs. Jay-Z on “H.A.M.”
Both rappers have taken some pretty direct shots on recent tracks. Neither have used names so far, but it’s rather obvious who they’re referring to. I’m sure some name-dropping will come soon though!! This is a pretty exciting rap beef…two super dope emcees!! Whose lines do you think stung more so far? Wayne’s “Talkin ’bout baby money? I got your baby money. Kidnap your bitch, get that ‘how much you love your lady’ money” on It’s Good versus Jay’s “really you got baby money, Keep it real with niggas, niggas ain’t got my lady money†on H.A.M. Take the poll and let us know!! Marisa Mendez
(Video) Drake Comments On Lil Wayne “I’m Good” Jay-Z Diss
Drake spoke to MTV about the Lil Wayne “I’m Good” diss towards Jay-Z while on the red carpet last night at the BMI Urban Awards. It seems like this is personal problem between Weezy and Hov because just like Jadakiss, Drake stayed neutral. Hit the jump to see what he had to say!! @ItsLukieBaby