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Nas (Rapper)

  • Blogs

    May 23, 2012

    Trina Threatened With Lawsuit For No-Show Concert in St. Louis

    Nah you don't know nann ho, who cancel a show like me, who cost a hefty fee and will walk away with all your money. That's the accusation being flung at our girl Trina over a no-show in St. Louis last Saturday. According to a promoter, the Baddest Bitch had agreed to play a set at the Imperial Pa ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2012

    MANIK Names His Six Most Influential Classic Jams

    Electronic dance music wunderkind MANIK (AKA Chris Manik) takes music very seriously. For one thing, he's a prolific producer with over a dozen records released on top labels like Ovum, Poker Flat, Hot Creations, and Culprit in just a few years. But Manik is also a scholar of music. Literally. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 19, 2012

    The Worst Moments from SXSW 2012

    The last few days, Village Voice Media's indefatigable music staff has been regaling you with stories of the best from SXSW 2012. In the midst of these discoveries, we've been culling another list: the worst shit. The acts that ranged from huge bore-fests to downright lame. Below, you'll find our cr ... More >>

  • News

    February 9, 2012

    Aging rappers such as Rick Ross and Jay-Z are still on top

    The last few days, Village Voice Media's indefatigable music staff has been regaling you with stories of the best from SXSW 2012. In the midst of these discoveries, we've been culling another list: the worst shit. The acts that ranged from huge bore-fests to downright lame. Below, you'll find our cr ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2012

    Jay-Z, Eminem, and Rick Ross Are Never Too Old For Rap

    ​Uncle Luke, the man whose booty-shaking madness once made the U.S. Supreme Court stand up for free speech, gets as nasty as he wants to be for Miami New Times. This week, Luke says hip-hop artists are never too old to stop rapping.Rick Ross recently celebrated his 36th birthday. Some folks might ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 7, 2012

    2 Live Crew's Uncle Luke: No Mandatory Retirement for Rappers!

    ​A memo from Uncle Luke to all y'all haters who seem to think the hip-hop industry should institute some sorta superstrict mandatory retirement policy ... Screw you. That shit's ageist. In today's edition of Luke's Gospel, entitled "Jay-Z, Eminem, and Rick Ross Are Never Too Old For Rap," New Tim ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 27, 2012

    Mugshots Friday: Polar Man, Infinite Wisdom, and a Good, Reliable Goon

    ​​Every Friday, Riptide brings you the most eye-catching mugshots taken the previous week (or thereabouts) in Miami-Dade County. Yes, there is some mockery of bad neck tattoos, but also adulation directed at perps who just plain look more badass than we ever will. This is the italicized intro to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2011

    Art Basel Music: Wu-Tang's GZA Slangs Liquid Swords at The Stage, December 3

    ​GZA The Stage Miami Saturday, December 3, 2011 Better Than: Waiting for anyone who wasn't GZA. He arrived about two and a half hours late. We should have known -- Wu-Tang is notorious for being tardy to shows. In any case, GZA, the Genius, one of the founding members of the Clan, finally showe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2011

    Art Basel Miami Beach: Ten Places to Spot a Celeb Listening to Music

    ​Art Basel Miami Beach is a horrible, crippling beast. It stands, hovering over the first week of December, forcing free drinks down your throat, making you listen to terrible music and look at bad art. Sometimes, though, every once in a while, it takes a step back and shows you the light, somet ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 23, 2011

    You Are Not Invited to Spotify's Basel Concert Series With Nas, TV on the Radio, Sharon Jones

    ​Over the last couple weeks, we here at Crossfade have become total Spotify addicts. Our habit began last week after learning that the free on-demand music service had teamed up with Midtown's Ricochet Lounge to put together a Basel week concert lineup that's packed with more superstar names than ... More >>

  • Music

    September 1, 2011

    Lil Wayne releases Tha Carter IV

    ​Over the last couple weeks, we here at Crossfade have become total Spotify addicts. Our habit began last week after learning that the free on-demand music service had teamed up with Midtown's Ricochet Lounge to put together a Basel week concert lineup that's packed with more superstar names than ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 15, 2011

    Rock the Bells Brings Ghostface, Raekwon, and Mobb Deep to the Fillmore September 13

    ​We all know hip-hop was better back in the day (namely the mid '90s) before MCs and beatmakers-for-hire became obsessed with their cellphones and started writing ringtones instead of blratt-blratt rap tracks. Thankfully, the Rock the Bells Festival Series is hustling hard to preserve the days - ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 5, 2011

    Soulja Boy Officially Kills Hip-Hop Once and For All

    Via alacoolb​​Despite repeated CPR attempts by Nas, it appears hip-hop officially flatlined last week, suffering a painful, humiliating death at the hands of an assailant known as Soulja Boy. The murderer suffers from a massive delusional disorder and he's known for many inexplicable ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2011

    Lauryn Hill Slayed the Haters With Her Moving Target Playdate at Grand Central Last Night

    Photo by Marta Xochilt PerezHaters, you shoulda seen Ms. Lauryn Hill at Grand Central.​Lauryn Hill's Moving Target Intimate Playdate Series Grand Central Sunday, March 20 Better Than: Hill's Saturday set at Jazz in the Gardens. At 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, Crossfade broke the news about Ms. Lauryn Hi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 11, 2011

    Common's Lecture on The Effects of Hip-Hop on Modern Society at FIU

    Photo by Liana Lozada​ On Wednesday, February 9, FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus got a little taste of Chicago rapper and actor Common. The speaking engagement was titled "The Effects of Hip-Hop on Modern Society." But it took the form of a motivational speech on achieving individual greatness. Common ... More >>

  • News

    October 14, 2010

    Jay-Z shows up on Miami PD's gang web page

    Photo by Liana Lozada​ On Wednesday, February 9, FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus got a little taste of Chicago rapper and actor Common. The speaking engagement was titled "The Effects of Hip-Hop on Modern Society." But it took the form of a motivational speech on achieving individual greatness. Common ... More >>

  • Music

    August 12, 2010

    Mixtape of the Week: The Game's Brake Lights

    Photo by Liana Lozada​ On Wednesday, February 9, FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus got a little taste of Chicago rapper and actor Common. The speaking engagement was titled "The Effects of Hip-Hop on Modern Society." But it took the form of a motivational speech on achieving individual greatness. Common ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 3, 2010

    Breaking: The King is Dead , Grass Restaurant and Lounge Hosts "Thank You" Closing Party Tonight

    ​Grass Restaurant & Lounge and neighboring The King is Dead Lounge in the Design District will close their doors after tonight's Lavish Tuesday's "Thank You" Party. A call to the venue lead to the expected "closing for summer renovations" talk.Grass won "Best Outdoor Dining" from New Times&nbs ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 23, 2010

    Llamabeats' Spits Talks Setai, Timbaland, Lil Jon, Distant Relatives

    via myspace.com/llamabeats​ Lurking in the trenches of obscurity, tomorrow's super producers toil in darkened studios surrounded by empty malt liquor bottles and ashtrays full of blunt roaches.Or maybe they're up and grinding at The Setai. Either way, Llamabeats Crew bring a sample heavy musicalit ... More >>

  • Music

    March 18, 2010

    Ultra Music Festival grows again in 2010

    via myspace.com/llamabeats​ Lurking in the trenches of obscurity, tomorrow's super producers toil in darkened studios surrounded by empty malt liquor bottles and ashtrays full of blunt roaches.Or maybe they're up and grinding at The Setai. Either way, Llamabeats Crew bring a sample heavy musicalit ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2010

    Nas, Weezer, Damian Marley, Flaming Lips and Rise Against Among Acts Confirmed for SunFest 2010 April 28 - May 2

    311 performing at SunFest 2009​West Palm Beach hasn't had this much musical excitement since Ozzy Osbourne rolled through town. An impressive crop of national acts are set to play the 28th installment of SunFest, which takes place April 28 - May 2 in downtown West Palm Beach along Florida's Intrac ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 3, 2009

    Top Ten Thursdays: The Top Ten Greatest Rappers Alive (Let the Haterade Rain....)

    via lilwayne-online.comDid Weezy make the cut?​Self-proclaimed "greatest rapper alive" Lil Wayne performs Sunday at the BankAtlantic Center in Sunrise. That boast had serious clout when Tha Carter III dropped last year. But with Weezy's ruinous rock album Rebirth in delay hell -- latest news has i ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 3, 2009

    Inside the Rapper's Studio: Rahsaan

    You've probably seen Brooklyn-bred MC Rahsaan on Crossfade before (and here), and with regular shows and a loyal following from his adopted home of Miramar to the BK, why wouldn't he be? As of today, Rahsaan is adding another element to his game - business owner. Today is the grand opening of Stoc ... More >>

  • Articles

    February 26, 2009

    Meet Me Uptown

    But it's their party so they'll be FLY if they want to.

  • Blogs

    January 23, 2009

    Slick Rick to Perform at Louis Next Tuesday

    Courtesy of the Opium GroupIt's been just over 20 years since a one-eyed rapper from the unlikely London neighborhood of South Wimbledon released what would become one of the most pivotal hip-hip albums of all-time. Entitled The Adventures of Slick Rick and featuring the cautionary "A Children's Sto ... More >>

  • Music

    November 13, 2008

    Cyne of the Times

    The tri-city hip-hop crew drops its third LP.

  • Music

    October 9, 2008

    Beyond the Hood

    DJ Khaled drops We Global.

  • Music

    August 21, 2008

    Showtime with Miami's Funky Hip-Hop Bunch ¡Mayday!

    DJ Khaled drops We Global.

  • Music

    July 17, 2008

    Latest Music DVDs: Mr. Ashley Simpson, the Beatles, and Puking Strippers

    DJ Khaled drops We Global.

  • Music

    May 15, 2008

    Southern Hip-Hop = Fox News?

    Both appeal to red-staters, and both are unfairly maligned.

  • Blogs

    April 21, 2008

    Nas and Kelis to Sue Miami for $100 Million

    Both appeal to red-staters, and both are unfairly maligned.

  • Music

    January 10, 2008

    The Shows Go On

    Ten good live moments in South Florida this year.

  • Music

    October 4, 2007

    Son Is Shining

    Ky-mani Marley steps out of his father's — and his fellow musician brothers' — shadow

  • Blogs

    August 24, 2007

    400 Reasons to Celebrate

    Ky-mani Marley steps out of his father's — and his fellow musician brothers' — shadow

  • Music

    June 28, 2007

    Musical Meltdown

    It's sweltering outside, but there's still music worth hearing

  • Blogs

    May 3, 2007

    The Stars Come Out for Miami Live

    It's sweltering outside, but there's still music worth hearing

  • Music

    April 19, 2007

    Redman

    Red Gone Wild (Def Jam)

  • Blogs

    March 2, 2007

    They'll be Sweating Tequila

    Red Gone Wild (Def Jam)

  • Home Entertainment

    November 9, 2006

    Coke Dreams

    In Scarface, slinging yayo is the name of the game

  • Music

    August 31, 2006

    Kelis

    Kelis Was Here (LaFace)

  • Music

    December 15, 2005

    The Re-education of Kanye West

    Kelis Was Here (LaFace)

  • Music

    September 29, 2005

    AZ

    A.W.O.L (Quiet $$/Fastlife Music)

  • Music

    August 25, 2005

    Girls on Film

    The dangerous devolution of video vixens

  • Music

    January 6, 2005

    Basshead

    God Body

  • Music

    September 9, 2004

    Lean Back

    Many searched for the summer banger, but only Fat Joe's Terror Squad claimed the prize

  • Music

    November 13, 2003

    Fabled Aesop

    The rhymes are strange and the beats are bleak, but Aesop Rock insists that his latest is anything but experimental

  • Music

    May 22, 2003

    Where the B-Boys Are

    Local kids keep it extra clean at the B-Boy Masters Pro-Am

  • Music

    January 16, 2003

    GZA

    Legend of the Liquid Sword "MCA"

  • Music

    April 11, 2002

    Keeping It True

    Slick Rick likes to tell stories, and he likes them to be real

  • Music

    December 24, 1998

    Rotations

    Slick Rick likes to tell stories, and he likes them to be real

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