The changing face of hip-hop

The world around us is changing (like it or not). One of the few places still left untouched by a GLBT influence, Hip-Hip is now being infiltrated by a need breed of MC’s. Unlike their mainstream contemporaries these rappers are of the GLBT variety and being quite open and vocal about it.

I for one am beyond excited to see that the gays are claiming their space within in the hip-hop industry. While we call all be certain that they will not see mainstream success anytime in the near future, one day they will be viewed as pioneers.

Take a look and see for yourself:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZHMhZ9r4KQ

Rapper Guru of Gang Starr dead at 43

The world of hip-hop suffered a massive blow today as one its innovators, has succumbed to cancer.

Rapper Guru has died aged 43 after a long battle with cancer, according to statements published online.

The New York MC – whose real name was Keith Elam – suffered cardiac arrest on March 2 and had been in a coma.

His death was announced on the DJ Premier Blog site. Premier and Guru made up the hip-hop duo Gang Starr, which released six albums between 1989 and 2003. Guru went on to release a series of “Jazzmatazz” albums featuring collaborations with Cortney Pine, Roy Ayers and Kool Keith.

The statement also includes a letter, apparently written by Guru and passed to friend and producer Solar, that would appear to maintain a beef Guru had with Premier.

In the letter, seen below, the rapper explains his illness, expresses gratitude to supporters and offers some parting words for DJ Premiere.

I, Guru, am writing this letter to my fans, friends and loved ones around the world. I have had a long battle with cancer and have succumbed to the disease. I have suffered with this illness for over a year. I have exhausted all medical options.

I have a non-profit organization called Each One Counts dedicated to carrying on my charitable work on behalf of abused and disadvantaged children from around the world and also to educate and research a cure for this terrible disease that took my life. I write this with tears in my eyes, not of sorrow but of joy for what a wonderful life I have enjoyed and how many great people I have had the pleasure of meeting.
My loyal best friend, partner and brother, Solar, has been at my side through it all and has been made my health proxy by myself on all matters relating to myself. He has been with me by my side on my many hospital stays, operations, doctors visits and stayed with me at my home and cared for me when I could not care for myself. Solar and his family is my family and I love them dearly and I expect my family, friends, and fans to respect that, regardless to anybody’s feelings on the matter. It is my wish that counts. This being said I am survived by the love of my life, my sun KC, who I trust will be looked after by Solar and his family as their own. Any awards or tributes should be accepted, organized approved by Solar on behalf myself and my son until he is of age to except on his own.

Nicki Minaj “Massive Attack”

Nicki Minaj – Massive Attack

There’s a new Super-Head on the block

Kat Stacks is putting people on blast. I just don’t understand why  these chicks think that its hot to kiss and tell? We all know that there is a societal double standard and the men are always going to come out looking better and the woman is going to come out looking like a tramp.

If you’re getting money…keep your mouth closed and keep getting the money.

Nobody like a snitch.

In spite of everything I just said….keep talking Kat because its messy and I love it.