The King Arts Complex’s Pythian Theater played host to a massive fund-raising effort to support victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti. BLAKstar Media, R.E.A.C.H. LLC and an all-star cast of others pooled their resources to put together a benefit concert with hopes of bringing help to people that really need as much help as possible right about now.

Many hip-hop fans across the world were filled with excitement when Chef Raekwon’s oft-delayed sequel to the seminal 1995 debut album, “Only Built For Cuban Linx” finally became a reality. After its release, Rae continued to record as both a solo artist and as a member of the pioneering Wu-Tang Clan, but many loyalists had [...]

The Mozaik Lounge in the Arena District of Downtown Columbus was the scene of the party to celebrate the end result of endless hours of hard work and legwork as HiPolicy Magazine and Dwain Thomas of Digitallure Photography released the calendar they had been working so diligently to produce.

Amidst all of the pomp and circumstance that makes up these award shows, there was a nasty undercurrent bubbling underneath it all, and whether not it was intentional or not, it came to the surface during the city roll call. Read the story.

Yesterday, special elections were held in many cities across the country. Some were to decide new city leadership, while others decided the future of certain programs and services. For most voters here in Columbus there was one issue to decide, but in some areas two issues were on the ballot.

On an evening where I could choose from going to see my favorite crack rapper: Young Jeezy, Craig Mack award nominee: Yung Berg (i.e. “You won’t be around next year”, not really a choice…but I’m just sayin), or veteran MC with an affinity for pussy, weed, and alcohol that goes by the name of Devin [...]

I usually go places by myself, but I tend to see people that I know. After a little bit of mingling and a few more drinks, I find me a spot that’s close to the action but not too close, and I soak it all in.

This past Tuesday, I was able to catch the Scion Metro Live Tour, this month’s headlining act was EPMD. They have a new album coming out called We Mean Business. The event was free of charge with hardly any bombardment of Scion promotion or anything, so that was a good thing. I got there while [...]