http://globalgrind.com/discovered/musicnewsen-ushttp://globalgrind.com/content/42303/Hip-Hop-The-voice-of-youth-and-social-activism Brother Jesse (FinalCall.com) - When hip hop began in the South Bronx, it was the voice of the voiceless. hip hop artists spoke to the despair and pain of urban youth and the poor who were often without a voice. The rappers themselves were products of that reality and it was conveyed through their lyrics.]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/42303/Hip-Hop-The-voice-of-youth-and-social-activism?sc=1#socialBrother Jesse8/13/2008 10:52:19 AMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41937/Bill-OReilly-Marries-Flavor-Flavs-Ex realerthanlife I thought I had heard it all, but clearly I have not. The latest is something crazy! My homey Boss Up hit me with the 411 on the connection between Hip-Hop jester Flavor Flav and rap hater Bill O'Reilly. Bill O'Reilly married Maureen McPhilmy in 1995 and the glorious..]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41937/Bill-OReilly-Marries-Flavor-Flavs-Ex?sc=1#socialrealerthanlife8/5/2008 2:41:53 PMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41897/George-Clinton-Talks-About-Working-With-RZA-Santana Ketchums In an exclusive interview with AllHipHop.com, George Clinton talks about the expanding culture, rappers he holds in high esteem, censorship, and his upcoming album, George Clinton and Some Gangsters of Love.]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41897/George-Clinton-Talks-About-Working-With-RZA-Santana?sc=1#socialKetchums8/5/2008 2:40:57 PMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41894/Soulja-Boy-Says-Hell-Be-Voting-For-Obama Ketchums Soulja Boy Tell'em told MTV News that he expects to vote for Barack Obama, at least in part because his aunt is currently serving in Iraq.]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41894/Soulja-Boy-Says-Hell-Be-Voting-For-Obama?sc=1#socialKetchums8/5/2008 11:43:04 AMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41893/Akon-Luda-Weigh-In-On-Rick-Ross-Rumored-PrisonGuard-Past Ketchums Akon and Ludacris told MTV News that Rick Ross should just brush off reports of his rumored prison-guard past.]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41893/Akon-Luda-Weigh-In-On-Rick-Ross-Rumored-PrisonGuard-Past?sc=1#socialKetchums8/5/2008 4:05:58 PMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41757/Rick-Ross-Squashes-TrickPlies-Beef AllHipHop In the face of an extensive expose from thesmokinggun.com and condemnation from the original Freeway Ricky Ross, rapper Rick Ross continues to deny allegations that his image of a former drug kingpin is a fabrication.]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41757/Rick-Ross-Squashes-TrickPlies-Beef?sc=1#socialAllHipHop8/4/2008 3:38:41 PMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41754/Master-P-Gets-Key-To-City-Of-Memphis AllHipHop Reformed Gangsta rapper Master P. was rewarded for his community work over the weekend, when he received the key to the city of Memphis, Tennessee.]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41754/Master-P-Gets-Key-To-City-Of-Memphis?sc=1#socialAllHipHop8/4/2008 3:05:08 PMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41683/Method-Man-Stars-In-Burn-Notice Ketchums Wu-Tang Clan rapper/actor Method Man will make an appearance on USA Network’s original action series Burn Notice.]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41683/Method-Man-Stars-In-Burn-Notice?sc=1#socialKetchums8/4/2008 4:24:13 PMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41658/Young-Jeezy-Organizes-Back-2-School-Event Ketchums Atlanta rap star Young Jeezy is personally taking steps to prepare local youth for life in the classroom, with his Back 2 School giveback and bowling event.]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41658/Young-Jeezy-Organizes-Back-2-School-Event?sc=1#socialKetchums8/4/2008 1:16:21 PMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41632/Rick-Ross-Says-That-His-Lyrics-Are-Real-Denies-False-Past nathangjj Rapper rick ross speaks on his street credability in a new interview and says he doesnt need to explain himself in light of the recent allegations about his past.]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41632/Rick-Ross-Says-That-His-Lyrics-Are-Real-Denies-False-Past?sc=1#socialnathangjj8/4/2008 1:17:28 PMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41480/Woman-Says-Chris-Brown-is-the-Father-of-Her-4yr-Old-Son Talkdatishgirl Wow, scandelous news. Singer Chris Brown may be the father of a young woman's four year old son and has been receiving hush money from day 1. Check it out!]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41480/Woman-Says-Chris-Brown-is-the-Father-of-Her-4yr-Old-Son?sc=1#socialTalkdatishgirl8/1/2008 3:46:15 PMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41410/Rappers-React-To-Slavery-Apology Ketchums Global Grind's founder Russell Simmons, Killer Mike and Immortal Technique weigh in on the recent apology from slavery by the House of Representatives.]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41410/Rappers-React-To-Slavery-Apology?sc=1#socialKetchums8/1/2008 2:44:12 PMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41407/Bow-Wow-Talks-About-His-First-Sex-Scene Ketchums Bow Wow says he's almost ready to give up music for acting, and recounts shooting his first sex scene for "Entourage."]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41407/Bow-Wow-Talks-About-His-First-Sex-Scene?sc=1#socialKetchums8/1/2008 10:18:32 AMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41337/2-People-Arrested-as-Snoop-Doggs-Tour-Bus-is-Pulled-Over Talkdatishgirl A tour bus carrying hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg was pulled over and two people were arrested on marijuana possession charges Thursday a few hours before a concert in Dallas. What did the cops expect to find when they stopped Snoop's tour bus?????]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41337/2-People-Arrested-as-Snoop-Doggs-Tour-Bus-is-Pulled-Over?sc=1#socialTalkdatishgirl8/1/2008 10:39:34 AMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41286/Serius-Jones-The-Hard-Way-Mixtape Ketchums I've never really been a fan of dude's music, but dude's always had a battle verse and/or punchline up his sleeve. I've heard this new mxitape he's got is pretty good, though.]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41286/Serius-Jones-The-Hard-Way-Mixtape?sc=1#socialKetchums8/1/2008 3:05:40 PMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41282/Review-QTip-The-Renaissance Ketchums URB magazine reviewed Q-Tip's upcoming album, The Renaissance. I can't f-ing wait for this album to really hit, and if this review is accurate, it should be worth it.]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41282/Review-QTip-The-Renaissance?sc=1#socialKetchums8/1/2008 10:40:08 AMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41209/Beyonce-and-Toccara-Im-Not-Fat-Im-Thick-Media-Images Posh Black women are constantly told through images in the media about what is beautiful. We are constantly shown what images of beauty are through music videos, hip hop music, movies and television. Everyone wants to fit their butts in some Apple Bottom Jeans, be Bootylicious, and to make your butt cheeks clap for a man. I am so tired of black women justifying their size. Lets get real here folks. Fat is fat....fat is not any other fluffy word you want to call it.]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41209/Beyonce-and-Toccara-Im-Not-Fat-Im-Thick-Media-Images?sc=1#socialPosh7/31/2008 1:37:43 PMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41206/12-Most-Embarassing-Exposures-In-HipHop Talkdatishgirl Upping Pics Soon... The Rick Ross expos is a reminder that everyone has skeletons in their closet. Rappers, like everyone else, have some dark secrets...Check out the embarassing exposures...]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41206/12-Most-Embarassing-Exposures-In-HipHop?sc=1#socialTalkdatishgirl7/31/2008 11:58:40 AMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41201/John-Legend-Set-For-Africa-Rising-Event Soulfull Vibes The worlds of fashion and music are set to collide this weekend at ‘Africa Rising’ in Washington D.C. R&B singer John Legend will join Jay Z and a host of others for the event.]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41201/John-Legend-Set-For-Africa-Rising-Event?sc=1#socialSoulfull Vibes7/31/2008 1:37:32 PMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41195/JayZ-Denies-Timbaland-Solely-Produced-His-Next-Album Talkdatishgirl Wow, who said that Timbo did produce your whole album Jay-Z????]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41195/JayZ-Denies-Timbaland-Solely-Produced-His-Next-Album?sc=1#socialTalkdatishgirl7/31/2008 1:36:59 PMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41120/Ludacris-Under-Fire-for-Calling-Hillary-the-B-Word DryerBuzz A call to action to be “offended” has been unleashed against Ludacris for his contribution of support to his candidate of choice. In the The New York Times Political Blog, Mike Nizza says of Ludacris’ latest song “Politics”, “he did what he does best when matched with a booming baseline — rapping without regard for anyone who might be offended.” In the song Luda takes shots at Hillary, Jessie Jackson and more. He uses the B word. Now a women’s PAC group has launched a campaign calling for apology. Click to read more below and listen to “Politics.” Will Obama denouce or play it quietly on his ipod.]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41120/Ludacris-Under-Fire-for-Calling-Hillary-the-B-Word?sc=1#socialDryerBuzz7/31/2008 9:51:05 AMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41119/No-More-Essays-About-CNNs-Black-In-America-by-Davey-D Brother Jesse In response to the numerous essays and articles circulating about the lack of depth and insight of CNN's recent series 'Black in America' I will say this again and again. I grow tired of these types of articles as well meaning and insightful as they are...]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41119/No-More-Essays-About-CNNs-Black-In-America-by-Davey-D?sc=1#socialBrother Jesse7/31/2008 11:35:09 AMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41099/Solange-New-Armani-Jeans-Global-Ambassador Martini Pink Solange Knowles got a fashion gig to go with new record...]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41099/Solange-New-Armani-Jeans-Global-Ambassador?sc=1#socialMartini Pink7/31/2008 4:43:29 PMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41021/Jacob-Sues-Wyclef-Over-300k-Jewelry-Bill Ketchums Incarcerated jeweler Jacob “The Jeweler” Arabov and his company Jacob & Co. filed a lawsuit against Wyclef Jean, claiming the rapper/producer owes over $300,000 in unpaid bills.]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41021/Jacob-Sues-Wyclef-Over-300k-Jewelry-Bill?sc=1#socialKetchums7/30/2008 4:37:23 PMhttp://globalgrind.com/content/41009/Trey-Songs-Live-Chat-Here-7pm-Est-073008 AliciaAllout Hey everyone today 07/30 you can view Bryan Michael Cox radio show “BlackBaby Radio” hosted by Marco V tonight at 7pmest with special guest TREY SONGS. You with be able to see and chat with him live and Bryan Michael Cox will stop by as well. See Ya there!]]>http://globalgrind.com/content/41009/Trey-Songs-Live-Chat-Here-7pm-Est-073008?sc=1#socialAliciaAllout7/30/2008 1:21:09 PM