Birdman

Unapologetic about controversy, DUECE POPPI is one of the few contemporary rappers dedicated to developing the art of rhyme, perfecting his craft and balancing those elements with just enough entertainment to keep listeners occupied. Read More

2009 brought us mixtapes, assaults, award-winning music videos, crazy costumes, memorable performances and iconic passings. Read More

From the get-go, there's a few guys (and gals!) you have to take out of consideration. Read More

Eliot Kamenitz, The Times-Picayune Lil performs at the New Orleans Arena on Monday, December 28, 2009. Read More

Raekwon is more trustworthy than Dr. Dre. Pt. II and Detox would drop in our lifetimes (R.I.P. to those that didn't make it long enough), but Rae played the role of the tortoise, creeping upon the finish line, while Dre continues to stroll, seemingly uncommitted as to whether his magnum opus will live up to the hype. Read More

"I don't think he was looking for 'advice,' per se," Robert Greene explained in an interview. Read More

When we first wrote about Birdman's "Money To Blow" video -- the hit single from his Pricele$$ album, featuring two of Young/Cash Money's (and hip-hop's) brightest stars in Lil' Wayne and Drake -- we gave it its due, acknowledged its dopeness-of-beat and its extravagance and moved on to the next one. Read More

The most underappreciated thing about the new Young Money album is its ability to generate actual arguments on who has the best verse on any given song. Read More

The Mixtape Daily Fire Starter section has long been a hub for the up-and-comers in the game. Read More

A tracklisting for Khaled's new disc shows Shyne being featured on a song called "All My Life." 1. Read More