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[The Tens] Hi! My Name Is: Grading 10 Hip-Hop Name Changes
Hip-hop is an ever changing climate and the changes don’t only apply to the music. On the heels of artist name changes including Mos Def and Tity Boi, TWV grades some of the more notable moniker switches. Read more
[Review] Jedi Mind Tricks - Violence Begets Violence
Without Stoupe on the boards, can Jedi Mind Tricks satisfy long time fans with their latest effort? Read more
Comedian Patrice O'Neal Dead At 41
Comedian Patrice O’Neal died Monday after a stroke and a battle with diabetes. Read more
[Interview] J-Zone – Celebrate My Failure Pt. 1
In Part I of his interview with Nene Wallace Reed, J-Zone tells TheWellVersed about the inspiration for his new book “Root For The Villian,” his finest moments as an artist and his definition of failure. Read more
[Interview] J-Zone - Celebrate My Failure Pt. 1
In Part I of his interview with Nene Wallace Reed, J-Zone tells TheWellVersed about the inspiration for his new book “Root For The Villian,” his finest moments as an artist and his definition of failure. Read more
NBA Stars To Lead Four City "Homecoming Tour"
The NBA is back! At least in the form of a four city tour headlined by All-Stars Lebron James, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul. Read more
[Review] The Away Team - Scars and Stripes
North Carolina producer/emcee duo The Away Team bring us their third studio LP entitled “Scars and Stripes”. With Khrysis on the boards and now also behind the mic, does the LP stack up with the group’s previous releases? Read more
[Mixtape] The History Of MOP (Mixed By Statik Selektah)
As MOP sets to drop their newest LP “Sparta” on November 22nd, Statik Selektah takes us on a trip down memory lane with this mix entitled “The History Of MOP”. Enjoy and cop “Sparta” when it drops next Tuesday. Read more
Tim Tebow Fans Cause Controversy With "Jesus" Jerseys
Just when “Tebowing” is starting to catch on, fans of the quarterback upped the ante, creating custom jersey’s to “praise” their Christian quarterback. Read more
Erick Sermon Discusses Recent Heart Attack and Health Status
EPMD frontman and legendary producer Erick Sermon called into Shade 45′s “Sway In The Morning” to discuss the heart attack he suffered this past weekend. Read more





