Kendrick Lamar and SZA set the tone for an unforgettable run, launching their Grand National Tour with a sold-out performance at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The global icons reunited…
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Sinners exploded at the box office this weekend. The Ryan Coogler-led vampire thriller brought in $61 million across the globe for the weekend. In the U.S. alone, the film made…
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Travis Scott made his presence felt at WrestleMania 41, helping John Cena win his record-breaking 17th world title in the main event against Cody Rhodes. In the event closing match,…
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Harlem was the place to be Friday afternoon as NFL All-Pro Jon Beason and music executive Rich Jospitre celebrated the grand opening of their new cannabis dispensary, Dynasty Commodities, just…
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On Saturday, April 19th, hip-hop fans in Orange County were treated to an unforgettable night as Immortal Technique and Poison Pen took the stage at La Santa, all the way from Harlem and Brooklyn, New York. The performance marked the final stop of the Rebel Armz’s short but powerful tour, which kicked off in Las Vegas, continued through Riverside, and concluded with a high-energy finale in OC.
Poison Pen opened the evening with a mix of raw energy and lyrical precision, drawing from his classic catalog while also unveiling brand-new, never-before-heard material that had the crowd hanging on every word. The vibe was electric, and the audience responded with nonstop enthusiasm.
Immortal Technique closed out the night with a commanding set that brought the energy to its peak. Known for his politically charged lyrics and relentless stage presence, Tech delivered a performance that was as thought-provoking as it was explosive.
In a heartfelt moment, both artists paused to pay tribute to their late friend and Rebel Armz brother, Chino XL, who passed away in late July of last year. The tribute was emotional and resonated deeply with the crowd, serving as a reminder of the strong bond within the hip-hop community and the lasting legacy of Chino XL.
Together, Immortal Technique and Poison Pen reminded fans why their names still carry weight in underground hip-hop — not just for their music, but for their authenticity, message, and dedication to the culture.
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Early this Friday morning, I posted a write up about Psychopathic Records founders the Insane Clown Posse’s independent professional wrestling circuit promotion Juggalo Championship Wrestling (JCW) putting together a taping of their increasingly popular YouTube webseries JCW Lunacy in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was later come to my attention during the weekend that the tapings had been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances beyond JCW Commissioner Violent J’s control. However, John Cena defeated Cody Rhodes to become a 17-time WWE world champion earlier tonight to close out WrestleMania XLI. Why do I bring this up, one might ask? Well, lemme school you on it. In juggalo culture lore: the number 17 is quite important since that was the amount of copies ICP’s full-length 1992 studio debut album & the first ever Joker’s Card in the Dark Carnival mythology Carnival of Carnage initially sold. The shortest winning JCW World Juggalo Heavyweight Champion Shaggy 2 Dope’s late older brother John Kickjazz would later be replaced by Greez-E for my personal favorite sideshow EP Beverly Kills 50187 & became the 2 wicked clowns we’ve become to know them as today. 1 final noteworthy mention is the honorary WWE Hardcore Champion Travis Scott fresh off him headlining what’s quite possibly the biggest music festival in the world Coachella was able to hold his title up with the newly-crowned Cena shortly after ending Cody’s refreshing 1-year run that followed Roman Reigns’ historic 1,316 day reign as Undisputed WWE Universal Champion. At the end of the day, hip hop & professional wrestling both win together.
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Hip-hop icon Redman is diving into the world of sequential art with the announcement of Muddy Waters Too: The Graphic Novel, a riotous new story inspired by his critically acclaimed…
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Here we have the 6th studio LP from Detroit, Michigan emcee/producer Ilajide. Formerly of the Clear Soul Forces, he’s put out a couple beat tapes along with 5 full-length albums & 7 EPs under his belt. It’s been over 4 years since I covered Code 200 & that was the finest solo LP of his entire career, linking up with Seattle producer Def Dee for his best EP Tape Delay last summer. Continuing the 4/20 tradition of releasing music, Pocket Jams 2 announced on New Year’s Day is finally here on Night 2 of WrestleMania XLI merely hours after the Endeavor-owned TKO Group Holdings acquired Lucha Lucha AAA Worldwide (AAA) as a subsidiary of their WWE division in response to All Elite Wrestling (AEW) & Ring of Honor Wrestling (ROH) both being involved with this year’s annual Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre (CMLL), 新日本プロレス (NJPW) & Revolution Pro Wrestling (RPW) co-promoted event Fantastica Mania this summer held at La Catedral de la Lucha Libre Arena México.
“Pimp Talk” sets the tone with this funky self-produced instrumental telling us what it’s like to be a playa in his shoes whereas the aptly-named “Issa Nice Day” keeps bringing the funk for a summertime anthem only 2 months ahead of time. “Stop Talkin’” works in some crooning vocals & synthesizers for a retro, carefree club banger prior to “Impress Me” groovily talking about women having to wow him to get his attention.
Moving on from there, “Backhand” goes for a bit of a psychedelic flare telling his girl to shake somethin’ for him while “Don’t Talk to Me” woozily talks about bossing up & feeling wavy as a result. “Don’t Play” keeps the dance vibes going cautioning everyone not to fuck with him just before the funky “Party in Her Pants” talks about themes of lust.
“Make Me Loose” begins the final leg of Pocket Jams 2 for a playful ode to loosening himself up off the alcohol while “Slide” comes through with another funky dance number encouraging all the party people on the place to move their bodies. “Stallion” featuring & produced by Radio Galaxy finishes the Pocket Jams sequel paying homage to Parliament-Funkadelic as far as influence goes.
Representing a deeper dive into Ilajide’s artistic identity, Pocket Jams 2 fuses hip hop & funk music together blending the vibe of the 70s with the sound of 2025. Think of it as a UFO Time Machine from the 70s crash-landing in the future. The main goal he had in mind during the studio sessions is to make people move while staying true to himself, the journey he’s been on, growth & lastly self reflection.
Score: 8/10
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By Zain Morrison Turning stigma into stardom, Lachi isn’t here to fit into the music industry. She’s here to blow the doors off, rhinestone the hinges, and make the whole…
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In a powerful new interview with Apple Music’s Ebro Darden, dancehall legend Vybz Kartel opens up about recording music while incarcerated, the emotional toll of confinement, and his determination to…
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