In the News With Douglas Century (09/22)

In my latest interview, I chop it up again with the best-selling author, acclaimed journalist, and hip-hop enthusiast, Mr. Doug Century. This piece, the start of a monthly series, will involve Doug and me discussing current topics in hip-hop culture. For our inaugural episode, we will discuss the controversy surrounding Fat Joe hosting the BET […]
A&E To Air “Origins of Hip-Hop” series including Ice-T, Grandmaster Flash, Busta Rhymes, Eve, Fat Joe & More!

Cable network A&E will be presenting a series starting May 30 called the “Origins of Hip-Hop” where they feature key artists in the rap game. Our good friend Ice-T will be featured along with Grandmaster Flash, Busta Rhymes, Fat Joe, Eve, Lil Jon, Ja Role, and Uncle Luke. The series will be narrated by Nas. […]
WCS Underground Spotlight: Blizz Wellz Talks Writing, Collaborating with his Daughter, and His Appreciation for Kurupt

In the latest WCS interview, from Saturday, April 16, I had the pleasure and privilege of chopping it up with Long Beach rapper Blizz Wellz. Blizz is a humble emcee who prefers to let his music do the talking, but his passion for his craft is undeniable, and his upbeat spirit is genuinely infectious. During […]
Video Clip: Julio G Talks About Power 106 Stopping Artists From Coming On His Former Show

Here is a clip from our exclusive interview with Julio G where he discusses the L.A. radio wars that used to go on between Power 106 and KDAY. These days the two stations are owned by the same company but there was a time where even artists had to choose sides. Watch the full video […]
Nefertitti Avani Drops “Take It Back” Single Featuring Fat Joe (Prod. Tim Kelley)

R&B singer Nefertitti Avani dropped her new Tim Kelley-produced single “Take It Back” featuring Fat Joe. Nefertitti currently working on her debut album, which also has MC Lyte assisting on the project as well. In addition to her upcoming album, Nefertitti is also set to feature on the upcoming Snoop Dogg album Algorithm, which is releasing next week (November 12). Tim Kelley, of the Tim & […]
Diddy Says Only Dr. Dre Can Challenge Him In A Verzuz Battle

During Fat Joe and Ja Rule‘s showdown during Tuesday night’s Verzuz battle, So So Def Recordings head Jermaine Dupri took to Twitter and challenged Bad Boy Records mogul Diddy to a Verzuz challenge. Diddy responded back via Twitter by saying, “Beloved you my nigga but your arms too short to box with God!!! You aiint got enough hits. I’ll smash you with just biggie n Mary . But I […]
Kokane Teams With Kool Rock Ski of The Fat Boys For New Video “Hush”

I love it when East meets West and that’s exactly what we have here as Kool Rock Ski of the legendary Fat Boys hooks up with Kokane for this new song “Hush.” Produced by Tha Chill and Rob T, “Hush” has that authentic hip-hop flavor with that classic West Coast vibe. More of this please!
Universal Hip-Hop Museum Breaks Ground at Bronx Point

NEW YORK (May 21, 2021) — Mayor Bill de Blasio, Hip Hop legends Nas, LL Cool J, Fat Joe, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., New York State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, City Council Member Diana Ayala, numerous city agencies, and hip hop luminaries took part in the official groundbreaking event for the first phase […]
Late Rapper Big Pun Honored with a Street in the Bronx

A street ceremony today saw the unveiling of Big Pun Plaza. It’s located on the corner of East Fordham Road and Grand Concourse. “In his short life, Big Pun was a tremendous contributor to the vibrant cultural life of the Bronx,” City Councilman Fernando Cabrera said. “I am proud to memorialize and honor Big Pun by […]
Fat Joe & Notorious B.I.G. Were Recording Album Featuring 2Pac Diss Tracks

On his Instagram Live show celebrating the Notorious B.I.G., Fat Joe was talking to Swizz Beatz and Timbaland of VERZUZ and revealed that he and Biggie had been recording together, and had a few songs in the can, much of them being disses towards 2Pac. The songs never ended up being released. During the IG Live chat, Fat Joe tells Tim“You know I worked on an […]