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De La Soul have announced they are playing a pay-what-you-want concert at New York City’s Lincoln Center in January.

The show will take place on January 17th, 2025 at the Wu Tsai Theater in David Geffen Hall, the home of the New York Philharmonic. As of publishing, the on-sale date isn’t listed on the event page, but the suggested ticket price is $35.

It is worth noting, however, that the minimum ticket price for other events in Lincoln Center’s Choose-What-You-Pay series is $5. Upcoming shows include doom metal act Sunn O))), Portuguese singer Mariza, and organist Kali Malone.

De La Soul have continued as a duo with surviving members Posdnuos and Maseo following Dave “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur’s sudden death in February 2023. Since then, they’ve been joined on stage by the likes of Pharoahe Monch and Talib Kweli.

Listen to Maseo discuss Trugoy’s death and their upcoming...

Perennial pioneers De La Soul will play a special show in New York City early next year where tickets will be available on a pay-what-you-want basis.

The gig will take place on Jan. 17, 2025, at the Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall, located in NYC’s historic Lincoln Center performing arts complex (the Wu Tsai is typically home to the New York Philharmonic). An on-sale date for tickets hasn’t been announced yet, but the suggested price per ticket is $35.

The Choose-What-You-Pay ticketing model is an ongoing Lincoln Center series designed...

De La Soul’s Posdnuos and Maseo will dive into their own history on a special new five-part series, Art Official Intelligence Radio with De La Soul. The show premieres tomorrow, March 5, with new episodes airing Tuesdays and Thursdays on Apple Music 1 at 2 p.m. Et/11 a.m. Pt.

Art Official Intelligence Radio will feature Posdnuos and Maseo retracing their story, discussing the legacy and influence of De La Soul, honoring late bandmate Dave “Trugoy the Dove” Jolicoeur, and sharing a mix of De La Soul rarities, demos, and hits during the “DemoListen” segment.

St. Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn was full of good vibes and a spirit of musical collaboration on Nov. 10, as two pairs of unique talents — Lil Yachty and Tierra Whack, and Jon Batiste and Gucci Mane — took the stage for Rolling Stone’s first-ever Musicians on Musicians live event. There was laughter, honesty, and even a couple surprise performances, including a haunting solo-piano version of a Gucci Mane hit.

St Ann’s was decked out with understated elegance — multiple bars, DJ Ro Wyldeflower spinning in the lobby, and blown-up photos...

Fatboi Sharif and his DJ Boogaveli are in the middle of a soundcheck for Sharif’s set at the Brooklyn venue Elsewhere’s 15th-anniversary show. Boogaveli blasts Wayne Wonder and Surpriz’s “Enemies” from his DJ deck — I thought he was playing the song to test the venue’s speakers, but they would close Sharif’s performance with the festive 2010 track later that night. Midway through the soundcheck, Sharif resolves that he’ll walk offstage into the crowd during the third song. He jokes about taking his shirt off during...

Electronic musician and producer Rp Boo was already in his 40s when his debut album, Legacy, dropped in 2013, preceded by more than a decade of singles which helped establish Chicago’s footwork genre. Legacy Volume 2 continues the curation of his output from that period, gathering previously unreleased tracks recorded between 2002 and 2007.

Rather than using digital software, Boo constructs his music entirely with old-fashioned equipment: a Roland drum machine and Akai Mpc sampler. Some of the samples are immediately recognizable: “UnderD-Stat” bites the theme from the ’60s animated TV series Underdog, while “Heavy Heat” uses the same horns, originally taken from Ifukube Akira’s theme from Godzilla vs. Mothra, as Pharoahe Monch’s 1999 classic “Simon Says.”

Central to Boo’s process is his merging of samples in dense and abrasive ways, with individual sounds having an exponential effect. Instead of sticking to a steady rhythm during each track, Boo loops vocal...

Burbank, Calif., January 17, 2023 – Training Day, starring Academy Award winner Denzel Washington and Academy Award® nominee Ethan Hawke and directed by Antoine Fuqua, will be released on Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo Pack on February 28 and Digital on February 7, it was announced today by Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment.

Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ 2001 crime thriller Training Day was directed by Fuqua from a screenplay by David Ayer (The Fast & The Furious). Washington won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Detective Alonzo Harris, and Hawke was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Office Jake Hoyt.

Training Day was produced by Bobby Newmyer and Jeffrey Silver. The film also stars Scott Glenn, Cliff Curtis (Live Free or Die Hard), Dr. Dre (Set It Off), Snoop Dog (The Wash), and Eva Mendes.

Ultra HD* showcases 4K resolution with High Dynamic...

A who’s who of classic rap and funk stars will be headlining an upcoming concert series in New York City dubbed It’s Time for Hip-Hop in NYC.

Krs-One, Slick Rick, and Remy Ma will co-headline the Bronx installment on August 16th. Raekwon and Ghostface Killah will head up the Staten Island event on the 17th. Big Daddy Kane and Desiigner lead the Brooklyn lineup on the 19th. And the festivities will end with a concert topped by George Clinton and the P-Funk All-Stars and Too Short in Queens on the 20th.

Th1rt3en — the new trio of Pharoahe Monch, Jack White’s drummer Daru Jones, and guitarist Marcus Machado — has released a harrowing new video for their song “Kill, Kill, Kill.”

‘The Breakdown’: Go Behind the Scenes of How to Make a Music Video During the Pandemic

“Kill, Kill, Kill,” which features Smithsoneon, is a tense, driving cut that blends hip-hop with elements of soul and rock. The new clip, directed and animated by Joe Read, uses striking black-and-white animation to tell the story of three children trying to...

Robert Ross, the rapper who performed as Black Rob and scored his biggest hit with 2000’s “Whoa!”, died Saturday afternoon at the age of 52 at Atlanta’s Grady Memorial Hospital. His death was confirmed by friend and fellow rapper Mark Curry, who was with Ross at the time of his death. In an interview on Sunday, Curry added that Ross was hospitalized on Saturday and the cause of death was cardiac arrest caused by a rare kidney disease.

The rapper had a history of kidney failure and diabetes and had...

In November, legendary New York emcee Pharoahe Monch formed a new trio, Th1rt3en, with Jack White’s drummer Daru Jones and acclaimed guitarist Marcus Machado. The group announced their arrival with their first song, “Fight,” featuring Cypress Hill and then, in January, the hip-hop group released the blistering “Cult 45” video during the week of the Presidential Inauguration. It was the fourth single off the group’s debut album A Magnificent Day for an Exorcism, with Monch describing the song as “verbal voodoo.”

In our latest “The Breakdown” video series,...

Hip-hop luminary Pharoahe Monch has formed a new trio, Th1rt3en, with Jack White’s drummer Daru Jones and acclaimed guitarist Marcus Machado.

The group announced their arrival with their first song, “Fight,” featuring Cypress Hill, which serves as a righteous opening salvo. Monch and Cypress Hill unload bruising bars that tackle police brutality and systemic racism over Jones’ relentless drumming and a churning guitar from Machado that peels of into a blazing solo at the song’s end.

“Fight” also arrives with a music video directed Tatjana Krstevski,...

In the late Sixties and early Seventies, Kenny Rogers, lead singer of the group First Edition, enjoyed success on the pop charts. It wasn’t until he went solo in 1975 that the bearded singer with the gravelly voice began routinely scoring country hits. His first chart-topper, 1977’s “Lucille,” was a Top Five pop hit as well, setting the stage for a career in which he established a strong foothold in both genres, as well as a regular presence in the ballad-heavy adult contemporary format at the same time.

In mid-December...

The last three years have been somber, sobering and not much fun, with only intermittent beams of sunlight. Maybe it’s a coincidence, but the same goes for Our Pathetic Age, DJ Shadow’s first record since before the 2016 election. Shadow’s music has never been overtly political, but rarely has an electronic music collection felt so lashed to the times, intentionally or not.

Ever since the first Edm gold rush of the late Nineties — before it was even called that, of course — many of that era’s mix-master DJs...

Producer J. Period has tapped Andra Day and hip-hop stalwarts Dead Prez for a politically charged new video for their song, “See the Light.”

The clip opens with a string of sprawling city skyline shots to accompany the song’s spare piano intro before jumping to a sequence in which Day broadcasts the song’s potent chorus. Elsewhere, Dead Prez MCs stic.man and M-1 spit revolutionary verses in a vast warehouse filled with others ready to join their cause.

J. Period co-produced “See the Light” with DJ Khalil, and...

The Hollywood Music in Media Awards, recognizing music in film, TV, video games, commercials, and trailers, today announced nominees for its 2018 edition. Among the nominates films are Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut “A Star Is Born,” “Black Panther,” “BlacKkKlansman,” “Quincy,” and more.

The ceremony will feature presentations, performances, and a special achievement award. Past honorees include Diane Warren, Smokey Robinson, and Glen Campbell.

Hmma nominations are selected by an advisory board and selection committee which includes journalists, music executives, music-media industry professionals comprised of select members of the Society of Composers and Lyricists, The Television Academy, the AMPAS Music Branch, Naras, and performing rights organizations.

The awards will be held at the Avalon Hollywood on Wednesday, Nov. 14. A portion of proceeds benefit Education Through Music – Los Angeles.

A list of the visual media nominees are below:

Original Score – Feature Film

Alexandre Desplat – “The Sisters Brothers” (Annapurna)

Carter Burwell – “The Ballad Of Buster Scruggs...

Released today, here's what the filmmaker (Timour Gregory) tells me is a short film prequel to a feature film he's been developing for a few years, titled "Revolutions Per Minute." which stars Jadon Woodard and features the acting talents of Harry Lennix and Pharoahe Monch. The feature, in brief, will center on the story of Billy da Kid, an American rapper who tries to stage a comeback in Paris in the late 90s. Titled 'Keep Pushing', the fifteen-minute prequel takes place 8 years earlier, when a teenage Billy decides to enlist in the army on the eve of the first Gulf War. Others attached to the feature project include Grammy Award-winning musician Robert Glasper (making his...

It’s fair to say that things are going pretty… pretty… pretty… (copyright Larry David) well for Idris Elba at the moment. First, the exceptional Luther recently stormed back to our TV screens for a third gripping series and is captivating us once more. Second, Legendary/Warner Bros’ huge blockbuster Pacific Rim - directed by Pan’s Labyrinth and Hellboy visionary, Guillermo del Toro – has just noisily elbowed its way into Cineplexes worldwide and sees Elba playing a role originally slated for Tom Cruise.

Pacific Rim is set in a future where giant monsters have mysteriously risen from the depths of the ocean, and soldiers piloting giant robots are sent to do battle with them. Just read that last sentence again: this film is going to rock harder than a child with Adhd who’s missed his, or her, medication.

It’s by far Elba’s biggest movie to date,...

Warning: I’m (still) a huge Kanye West fan, and I’m here to give you proof that rap goes perfectly even with the story which is set in nineteenth-century China! Right here, at FilmoFilia you can, you should, and you will listen the full album stream of The Man With The Iron Fists soundtrack! Bitch please, thank you and you’re welcome!

Ok, let’s be honest, it’s not all about Kanye West, this soundtrack includes tracks from Wiz Khalifa, My Chemical Romance, The Wu-Tang Clan…(the list does not and here, of course!) And the most important thing is that they all sound great!

Let’s get official for a second:

The Soundtrack features original songs created for the film by artists including The Black Keys, Kanye West, the Wu-Tang Clan, Ghostface Killah, Wiz Khalifa, Talib Kweli, Pusha T, Raekwon, Method Man and RZA who collaborates with...

A new bit of Kanye West Music has made its way to the internet. "White Dress," a song off the soundtrack of the upcoming RZA film "Man With the Iron Fists," is a welcome return to the older, more thoughtful flow of early Kanye.

The snippet posted on Pusha-t's website sees West empathizing with his "baby," a woman who is trying to better herself and her style.

It's also a song about taking a woman from the nightclub to the altar (where she'll be wearing a white dress). RZA rapped West's hook in a red carpet appearance at the Bet Hip-Hop Awards. It goes like this: "I seen you in the club in a tight dress, but I picture you in church with a white dress." (Endearingly, RZA went on to explain the lyric's meaning: "So that's basically talking about, you know, some of these girls, you know, you want...

Check out new music videos from Rick Ross, Pharoahe Monch and Jill Scott, The Constellations with Cee Lo, Ladyhawke and Sam Sparro. Contrary to popular opinion, Rihanna has not cornered the market on "yellow diamonds." America's favorite former corrections officer Rick Ross has unveiled his drug dealing fantasies in "Yella Diamonds," another cut off of oft-delayed "God Forgives, I Don't." I thought I told that man to keep off his feet. Featured is Bawse choking a "b*tch" and showing a Latino cohort how he does and does not want his business to get done. Ross rhymes "n*gga" with "n*gga" a few...

Cookies or Comas 'opened me up to another audience,' Grae tells Mixtape Daily.

By Rob Markman

Jean Grae

Photo: Getty Images / MTV News

Don't Sleep: Necessary Notables

Mixtape: Cookies or Comas

Headliner: Jean Grae

Key Cameo: "R.I.P." featuring Styles P and Talib Kweli

Real Spit: DJ Drama's Gangsta Grillz mixtape series gets a bad rap. Not in a qualitative sense — actually the Atlanta-based DJ has many well-regarded mixtapes under his belt with the likes of Young Jeezy, Gucci Mane and T.I., all which conjure up imagery of Southern trap houses, where drug-dealing raps dominate. So when New York-based lyricist extraordinaire Jean Grae announced that she would be partnering up with Mr. Gangsta Grillz for her latest mixtape, Cookies or Comas, many hip-hop purists let out a collective groan.

"He's definitely a hip-hop dude, and perception is always very interesting," Grae told Mixtape Daily. "It was...

The Based God avoids mentioning homosexuality altogether on his latest release, despite controversial title.

By Rob Markman

Lil B

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Health care reform, Martin Luther King Jr. and self-hate — these are all topics referenced on Lil B's I'm Gay album. But homosexuality? Not so much. Late Wednesday night, the Based God dropped his controversially named LP with no warning but a single tweet at approximately 9 p.m. Pt.

"Buy my new project I'm Gay now!" B wrote, with a link to iTunes.

There are no gossipy tidbits or out-the-closet revelations. Instead, B raps of mental slavery over a jazzy loop on the album's intro track "Trapped in Prison." When the Based God first announced the album's title in April at Coachella he drew criticism from rappers, death threats from fans and concerns from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation about whether the album was a gimmick.

In his defense,...

The Based God avoids mentioning homosexuality altogether on his latest release, despite controversial title.

By Rob Markman

Lil B

Photo: Getty Images

Healthcare reform, Martin Luther King Jr. and self-hate — these are all topics referenced on Lil B's I'm Gay album. But homosexuality? Not so much. Late Wednesday night, the Based God dropped his controversially named LP with no warning but a single tweet at approximately 9 p.m. Pt.

"Buy my new project I'm Gay now!" B wrote, with a link to iTunes.

There are no gossipy tidbits or out-the-closet revelations. Instead, B raps of mental slavery over jazzy loop on the album's intro track "Trapped in Prison." When the Based God first announced the album's title in April at Coachella he drew criticism from rappers, death threats from fans and concerns from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation about whether or not the album was a gimmick.

In his defense,...

'I can't really speak on Consequence, 'cause I don't know the agreements they had,' CyHi tells 'RapFix Live.'

By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway

CyHi The Prynce

Photo: MTV News

There has been a bit of dissention in Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music camp, but CyHi The Prynce won't involve himself in any of it. Instead, the self-proclaimed self-reliant Atlanta Mc chooses to work on building his career up as much as he can, himself.

In May, former G.O.O.D. rapper Consequence sat on the "RapFix Live" couch to air some grievances with his onetime friend Kanye West. At the root of Cons' issue seemed to be his omissions from an Xxl magazine photo shoot and Bet taping, as well as the delay in the release of his sophomore album, Cons TV. When Sway asked Cons if his angst spread to...

'I can't really speak on Consequence, 'cause I don't know the agreements they had,' CyHi tells 'RapFix Live.'

By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway

CyHi The Prynce

Photo: MTV News

There has been a bit of dissention in Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music camp, but CyHi The Prynce won't involve himself in any of it. Instead, the self-proclaimed, self-reliant Atlanta Mc chooses to work on building his career up as much as he can, himself.

In May, former G.O.O.D. rapper Consequence sat on the "RapFix Live" couch to air some grievances with his onetime friend Kanye West. At the root of Cons' issue seemed to be his omissions from an Xxl magazine photo shoot and Bet taping, as well as the delay in the release of his sophomore album, Cons TV. When Sway asked Cons if his angst spread to...

The Yardfather and the Jay-z producer will join Sway on the 'RapFix' couch on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Et on MTV.com.

By Rob Markman

Just Blaze

Photo: MTV News

Last week's "RapFix Live" was filled with fireworks and controversy after visits from Lil B, Pharoahe Monch and Consequence, and this week looks to be just as exciting as rapper Saigon and producer Just Blaze are set to drop by the "RapFix" studio on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Et.

Locked up as a youth, Sai got his rapping start in the NYC mixtape scene in the early 2000s. After a memorable street run, Saigon compiled the best of his mixtape material on the independent retail release Warning Shots in 2004. The Mc would later hook up with hip-hop super-producer Just Blaze, sign to Atlantic Records and see his official debut LP, The Greatest Story Never Told, become one of rap's most anticipated releases.

The Yardfather will join Sway on the 'RapFix' couch on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Et on MTV.com.

By Rob Markman

Saigon

Photo: Johnny Nunez/ FilmMagic

Last week's "RapFix Live" was filled with fireworks and controversy after visits from Lil B, Pharoahe Monch and Consequence, and this week looks to be just as exciting as rapper Saigon is set to drop by the "RapFix" studio on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Et.

Locked up as a youth, Sai got his rapping start in the NYC mixtape scene in the early 2000s. After a memorable street run, Saigon compiled the best of his mixtape material on the independent retail release Warning Shots in 2004. The Mc would later hook up with hip-hop super-producer Just Blaze, sign to Atlantic Records and see his official debut LP, The Greatest Story Never Told, become one of rap's most anticipated releases. Aside from the music, Sai made a few headlines as well.

'I was really disappointed in my cousin when he came up here and he had the email,' Cons tells MTV News of Tip's 'RapFix Live' appearance.

By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway

Consequence on "RapFix Live"

Photo: MTV News

They say blood is thicker than water, but not even the blood bond Consequence shares with cousin Q-Tip would stop the Queens Mc from expressing his displeasure to Sway on MTV News' "RapFix Live."

Before Consequence got down with Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music, he got his start as an affiliate of iconic hip-hop group A Tribe Called Quest, appearing on four of the 15 tracks on the group's 1996 album Beats, Rhymes and Life. These days, Cons is on the outs with Q-Tip. He was critical of the way the Atcq frontman aired out his grievances with Michael Rapaport's Tribe documentary "Beats, Rhymes and...

'What are my fans gonna think,' Cons recalls thinking when issue guest-edited by label boss Kanye West hit stands last October.

By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway

Consequence on "RapFix Live"

Photo: Jonathan Goldner/ MTV News

Consequence stopped by MTV's "RapFix Live" on Wednesday, and dished on the good, the bad and the ugly of his and Kanye West's relationship. One incident of note was when West appeared on the cover of the October 2010 issue of Xxl magazine. Inside the issue, for which 'Ye served as a guest editor, was a feature article titled "Monsters, Inc."

The piece detailed the history of West's G.O.O.D. Music label, where Cons was once signed. 'Quence was photographed for the article, but when the issue hit stands his picture didn't appear.

"There were other people who weren't invited to the photo shoot, other artists who contributed to the history of G.

'I ain't never had no vendetta against Lil B,' Gibbs tells MTV News after he was heard disparaging B's album title at a concert.

By Rob Markman

Lil B

Photo: MTV News

Not everyone is feeling the Based God. While performing at a show in Brooklyn on April 27, recently signed Cte rapper Freddie Gibbs expressed his displeasure with Lil B and the idea behind his upcoming album, I'm Gay.

"No f----t sh--, this ain't no Lil B Based God or no f----t a-- sh-- like that up here," he said to the crowd.

A few days later, Lil B responded via Twitter, "Man I Got Love For Freddie Gibbs And Mysoon And No Matter What They Say People Deserve There Opinion Let The People Speak! -- Lil B." The "Mysoon" reference in B's tweet was directed toward New York rapper Mysonne who threw shots at the former Pack member...

'I don't support violence at all,' B says on 'RapFix Live.'

By D.L. Chandler, with reporting by Rob Markman

Lil B

Photo: MTV News

When news surfaced over the weekend that fugitive terrorist Osama Bin Laden was assassinated at the hands of American soldiers, several recording artists and notable figures offered a variety of opinions using the fast-moving social network Twitter.

One of hip-hop's most popular and compelling figures, Lil B showed some compassion toward the Bin Laden family on his Twitter account, provoking raised eyebrows and new controversy.

In the tweet B said, "[Just] because they say osama is dead dosent mean thats a good thing osama has family to that probably loves him alot as well - Lil B," leading to several re-tweets of the star's controversial words and causing some to decry the rapper.

On Wednesday's (May 4) edition of "RapFix Live," Lil B sat with...

'It is true I participated in writing with Kanye,' Cons says on Wednesday's 'RapFix Live.'

By Rob Markman, with reporting by Sway Calloway

Consequence on "RapFix Live"

Photo: Jonathan Goldner/ MTV News

On Wednesday afternoon (May 4), former G.O.O.D. Music artist Consequence stopped by "RapFix Live" and revealed to Sway that he has written lyrics for his ex-label boss, Kanye West, and sometimes didn't receive credit for his work.

"It is true I participated in writing with Kanye. You could read it on credits on 808s and Heartbreaks, College Dropout. Every album that he's had, I've been involved from a creative aspect in writing of songs," Cons said. "Check the credits, I get that publishing."

It has been long speculated that Kanye West didn't write all of his rhymes. Chicago Mc Rhymefest was credited as a writer on the Louis Vuitton Don's Grammy-Award winning single "Jesus Walks,...

Don't miss B on 'RapFix Live,' along with Consequence and Pharoahe Monch, at 4 p.m. Wednesday on MTV.com.

By Rob Markman

Lil B

Photo: MTV News

Lil B is unpredictable. The polarizing rapper, who has most recently made headlines for naming his upcoming album I'm Gay, is now collaborating with Roc Nation signee Jay Electronica. According to B, the pair are working together on an Ep.

For the most part, B — who is most famous for his simplistic songs like "Ellen DeGeneres" and "I'm Miley Cyrus" — isn't taken seriously as a lyricist, while Jay is regarded as one of the game's top up-and-coming MCs. So for hip-hop purists, the collaboration may seem odd, but it makes perfect sense to Lil B.

"If you listen to Jay Electronica's first mixtape that he had 'Exhibit C' on, and if you really listen to him, there's a lot of stuff that...

Consequence promises to 'address all the drama' surrounding him, Kanye West and G.O.O.D. Music on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Et on MTV.com.

By Rob Markman

Lil B

Photo: Roger Kisby/Getty Images

Things will be heating up on Wednesday's edition of MTV News "Rap Fix Live." Not only do we have an exclusive interview with one of the game's hottest up-and-comers, Lil B, we also have fire flame spitter Pharoahe Monch stopping by as well.

If that isn't enough, Consequence will be sitting on the couch with Sway, and he's ready to address all the drama surrounding him, Kanye West and G.O.O.D. Music on "Rap Fix Live" Wednesday at 4 p.m. Et.

Consequence broke onto the rap scene in 1996, appearing on a number of tracks with the iconic Queens rap group A Tribe Called Quest on their Beats, Rhymes and Life LP. From there,...

Juggalos, you might want to sit down for this.

The gents of Insane Clown Posse, the Detroit-based masters of demented face paint and horrorcore hip-hop, were the latest artists to take in a flick with NextMovie. Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope caught a showing of "Water For Elephants," starring Robert Pattinson and Reese Witherspoon, and -- wait for it -- they weren't fans.

We know. We're shocked too.

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Insane Clown Posse is touring the Midwest after headlining the Gramercy Theatre in NYC on April 29 and the Bamboozle Festival on May 2. Their next album "The Mighty Death Pop!" is schedule for release in 2012. Check out Icp at the 12th annual Gathering of the Juggalos, August 11-14.

More Rappers Reviewing Movies

Lil' Mama Reviews 'Big Momma's House 3' | Pharoahe Monch Reviews 'Sucker Punch'...

These days everyone's a critic. No, really: The folks at NextMovie got rapper Pharoahe Monch to review Zack Snyder's Sucker Punch for a video series entitled, appropriately enough, "Rappers Review Movies." (Previous installments include Lil Mama on Big Momma's House 3 -- oh, the sweet poetry in that pairing -- and Talib Kweli on The Fighter.) So what did the Queens-born self-identified nerd (who famously sampled the theme from Godzilla for his chart-topping 1999 anthem "Simon Says" and has a new album out now) think of Sucker Punch?...

From Next Movie: Simon says… get the f**k to "Sucker Punch?"

Pharoahe Monch, the Queens rapper who brought us the infectious party track "Simon Says" in 1999 and continues to be one of the most respected lyricists in hip-hop today, is the latest artist to get on the mic for NextMovie and give us his take on a big flick.

NextMovie dispatched Monch to a midtown-Manhattan theater to check out "Sucker Punch," the latest sex-tinged action thriller from "300" and "Watchmen" director Zack Snyder.

Head over to NextMovie for the full scoop!

Simon says… get the f**k to "Sucker Punch?"

Pharoahe Monch, the Queens rapper who brought us the infectious party track "Simon Says" in 1999 and continues to be one of the most respected lyricists in hip-hop today, is the latest artist to get on the mic for NextMovie and give us his take on a big flick.

We dispatched Monch to a midtown-Manhattan theater to check out "Sucker Punch," the latest sex-tinged action thriller from "300" and "Watchmen" director Zack Snyder.

Pharoahe Monch's new album "W.A.R. (We Are Renagades)" is available now on iTunes. Buy it here.

More Rappers Reviewing Movies

Lil' Mama Reviews 'Big Momma's House 3' | Talib Kweli Reviews 'The Fighter'...

With all the hype surrounding the controversial album cover, the upcoming short film and the ongoing "G.O.O.D. Fridays" project, there is one fascinating story that has gotten a bit lost in the run up to the release of Kanye West's new album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. During the Los Angeles premiere of "Runaway," West revealed that the next single from the album (the third overall, after "Power" and "Runaway") will be a track called "All of the Lights," and it will feature a staggering list of guest stars. On that track, there are drop-ins from Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Elton John, Fergie, John Legend, The-Dream, Tony Williams, Kid Cudi, Charlie Wilson, Ryan Leslie and La Roux's Elly Jackson. "It's completely seamless and completely ghetto as f---," West said of the track.

Not only is that a huge number of collaborators for one song (that's 11 total, which...

"DJ Hero 2" has entered the last leg of its path toward an October 19 release date, and though they've revealed 105 tracks that will appear featuring talent like DJ Qbert and DJ Shadow, FreeStyleGames had not yet named what the sequel's mix list would include. That's all changed now, however, and they've even grouped the combos and re-styled singles by producer.

"Whether it's Pussycat Dolls Mixed With Pitbull, 2Pac Mixed With B.o.B., or a all-new remix of a Daft Punk anthem, in 'DJ Hero 2' we have created 83 mixes that are not only incredibly fun to play, but will allow everyone to experience the music they know and love in an all-new way," FreeStyleGames music director Dan Neil said in a press release. "The amazing soundtrack, coupled with the new social gameplay modes and all-new levels of creative freedom, make 'DJ Hero 2' the ultimate interactive music experience."

Here's what...

HollywoodNews.com: Lady Gaga already has some of the biggest hits of the past year and so it would only make sense for three of them to be included in the new DJ Hero 2 video game that is slated to hit stores on October 19.

A follow up to DJ Hero, the new game will feature over 100 of the biggest tracks from the hottest artists, remixed exclusively for the game. From Eminem’s “Not Afraid,” Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance,” David Guetta’s “Memories” feat. Kid Cudi, and Lil’ Wayne’s “Lollipop” feat. Static Major music fans will find more than a handful of songs to entertain themselves.

“The individual songs that have been mixed into the DJ Hero 2 soundtrack have been viewed online more than 1.5 billion times, which really speaks volumes to both the size and scope of our music,” said Dan Neil, Music Director, FreeStyleGames. “Working with some of...

All of that "DJ Hero 2" chatter about DJ Qbert, David Guetta, DJ Shadow and RZA turned out to be based on facts, as Activision has released the names of 105 tracks from the new game, and they all appear on it. So do 2Pac, 50 Cent, Justice, Eminem, Rihanna, Lady Gaga and lots of other artists you should recognize. You can peruse the whole rundown after the jump.

"The individual songs that have been mixed into the DJ Hero 2 soundtrack have been viewed online more than 1.5 billion times, which really speaks volumes to both the size and scope of our music," FreeStyleGames music director Dan Neil said in a press release. "Working with some of the best DJs in the world, we were able to take this amazing collection of the biggest pop, hip-hop and dance hits, and with some turntable magic, craft the best soundtrack in entertainment."

• 2Pac feat. Dr. Dre...

The tracklisting for DJ Hero 2 has been revealed. Among the 105 tracks are acts such as Lady GaGa, 50 Cent, Daft Punk, Flo Rida, Justice, Salt N Pepa and Stevie Wonder. The game will be available for Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii from October 22. The tracklisting in full: 2Pac feat. Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman: “California Love Remix'

50 Cent: 'In Da Club'

Adamski: “Killer'

Afrika Bambaataa and The Soul Sonic Force: 'Planet Rock'

Armand Van Helden: 'I Want Your Soul'

A-Trak: 'Say Whoa'

B.o.B feat. Bruno Mars: 'Nothin' On You'

Basement Jaxx: 'Where's Your Head At'

BlakRoc feat. Pharoahe Monch & RZA: “Dollaz & Sense'

Busta Rhymes: “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See'

Calvin Harris: 'I'm Not Alone'

Chamillionaire: (more)...

It’s been three years since Pharoahe Monch’s last album, Desire. Lucky for hip-hop fans, the monster of the mic is back with a new album, W.A.R. (We Are Renegades), out this fall. Culture Bully posted the first track from Monch’s upcoming album, “Shine.” Monch, in classic form, gives us an urban odyssey backed by skittering snare drums, vibes and sultry, soulful vocals from the highly talented MeLa Machinko, a regular collaborator with Monch....

Late on Thursday (June 3), the latest leaked track from Eminem's eagerly-anticipated sixth album Recovery hit the Internet. "Won't Back Down" is a powerful burner that features some shout-along verses from Slim Shady that bounce and dart all over a bottom-heavy, bluesy track built by DJ Khalil. Though some fans were skeptical of the fact that Pink was on the track, her rugged-but-pretty pipes add a great twist to the chorus. Past Emimem albums haven't contained a ton of guest spots, so each and every tag-team Shady chooses is gone over with a fine tooth comb. But "Won't Back Down" ranks up there with some of Eminem's best songs, which means the team-up with Pink should be considered a gigantic success.

On paper, Eminem and Pink don't seem like they would work very well together. Though Pink has brushed up against the hip-hop world in the past (most notably on the...

MTV News correspondent and radio partner King Tech release follow-up to Eminem-assisted posse cut on MTV Jams.

By MTV News staff

Sway in 2010 Wake Up Show Anthem"

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MTV News correspondent Sway Calloway and his "World Famous Wake Up Show" radio partner King Tech will premiere the video for their new "2010 Wake Up Show Anthem" on MTV Jams this Sunday. The track — featuring Cypress Hill's B-Real, Ras Kass, Tech N9ne, Crooked I, Kam Moye and Bay Area rapper Locksmith — is the follow-up to the duo's breakout hit, 1999's "The Anthem," which featured an array of MCs, including Eminem, Wu-Tang Clan's the RZA, Xzibit, Pharoahe Monch and Kool G. Rap, among others.

The original track became the standout on the longtime radio hosts' album This or That. "The Anthem" also served as an audio pep rally for Sway and Tech's historic radio show, which has showcased once-upcoming MCs like Em,...

MTV News correspondent and radio partner King Tech release follow-up to Eminem-assisted posse cut on MTV Jams.

By MTV News staff

Sway in 2010 Wake Up Show Anthem"

Photo: MTV News

MTV News correspondent Sway Calloway and his "World Famous Wake Up Show" radio partner King Tech will premiere the video for their new "2010 Wake Up Show Anthem" on MTV Jams this Sunday. The track — featuring Cypress Hill's B-Real, Ras Kass, Tech N9ne, Crooked I, Kam Moye and Bay Area rapper Locksmith — is the follow-up to the duo's breakout hit, 1999's "The Anthem," which featured an array of MCs, including Eminem, Wu-Tang Clan's the RZA, Xzibit, Pharoahe Monch and Kool G. Rap, among others.

The original track became the standout on the longtime radio hosts' album This or That. "The Anthem" also served as an audio pep rally for Sway and Tech's historic radio show, which has showcased once-upcoming MCs like Em,...

Yesterday, the latest movement in 15-year-old Canadian phenom Justin Bieber's crusade to take over the pop airwaves premiered online. "Baby" debuted on Monday and quickly shot up the iTunes sales chart (it currently sits at #2, just behind Ke$ha's seemingly indestructible "Tik Tok"). The most notable aspect of the tune is the guest spot from Atlanta rapper Ludacris, who drops a verse about his own first love.

Though Bieber is training under the expert tutelage of Usher, it's still a relatively unexpected tag-team, as Bieber's sweet take on R&B doesn't seem like it would gel well with Luda's usually ribald delivery. However, the track works amazingly well, and it joins the pantheon of excellently weird team-ups between rappers and ... non-rappers.

Mudhoney and Sir Mix-a-Lot

The soundtrack to the 1993 film "Judgment Night" revolved around a single concept: Pairing rock bands with rappers, sometimes with hilarious results. While just about...

'No beef! None of that. I don't have beef with nobody,' former Roc-a-Fella mogul says.

By Shaheem Reid

Dame Dash

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Dame Dash just laughs off stories about how he is supposedly in dire straits financially. He gets so much of a kick out of it that he doesn't rush to defend himself against the rumors. These days, Dame is back where he started, making music independently along with brokering art and producing television.

Dash has a complex in lower Manhattan, DD172, where he has two music studios and an art gallery, and also publishes a magazine and maintains CreativeControl.tv. Mos Def has dubbed the building the "24/7 karate school" because of all of the artists that come through and work together, including Mos, the Black Keys, Jay Electronica, Jim Jones, the RZA, Raekwon the Chef and producer Ski (Reasonable Doubt) to name a few.

Dash says everyone is welcome,...