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Legendary Screwed Up Click Member Big Pokey releases new project ‘Sensei’ after a decade

Erica Ponder

Jun 4, 2021

Legendary Screwed Up Click Member Big Pokey releases new project ‘Sensei’ after a decade

HOUSTON (Press Release) — After a 10-year hiatus from releasing new music, Screwed Up Click’s, Big Pokey, has released his new project #Sensei featuring DJ XO, Devin The Dude, Chucky Trill, Lil’ KeKe, Lil’ O and more! In celebration of the highly-anticipated album, Bar 5015 hosted a packed-out album listening party which featured custom Henna tattoos and fortune cookies that kept the crowd coming back for more. When you think of legendary freestylers in Houston, it is withou

Legendary Hip-Hop pioneer Rakim discusses the evolution of rap music, passing of rapper DMX at Houst

Erica Ponder

Apr 15, 2021

Legendary Hip-Hop pioneer Rakim discusses the evolution of rap music, passing of rapper DMX at Houst

Rakim performing at Bar 5015 HOUSTON — Hip-Hop pioneer Rakim is one the most legendary, yet most humble artists to ever grace the world’s most impactful genre of music. Known for being one of the first in the rap industry to present complicated, intricate rhymes, Rakim, whose government name is William Michael Griffin, Jr., is one of the most influential rappers in history. The ‘Paid in Full’ and ‘I Ain’t No Joke’ rapper performed at Houston’s Bar 5015 and proved that he can

Rapper Lil’ Baby partners with Change Happens to bless Houston families with winter coats

Erica Ponder

Jan 29, 2021

Rapper Lil’ Baby partners with Change Happens to bless Houston families with winter coats

HOUSTON — The winter season warmed up a little bit, thanks to award-winning rapper Lil’ Baby. The rapper partnered with Quality Control, GoodR, and My Brother’s Keeper to provide 1,000 coats to people in Memphis, Atlanta and Birmingham within the past two months. On Tuesday, their efforts blessed the people of the Bayou City. Lil’ Baby, along with his partners, were excited to team up with Change Happens in Houston to distribute the coats to families in Houston and surroundin

Remembering DJ Screw: Visual tribute ‘All Screwed Up’ released on the 20th anniversary of the hip-ho

Erica Ponder

Nov 16, 2020

Remembering DJ Screw: Visual tribute ‘All Screwed Up’ released on the 20th anniversary of the hip-ho

HOUSTON — Fans of the late DJ Screw are in for a treat Monday as a visual tribute honoring his life and legacy is set to be released on the 20th anniversary of his death. Combined with biopic elements and amazing purple and orange animation, you can thank Director and Writer Isaac “Chill” Yowman for making this highly anticipated tribute come to life. Houston hip hop artists, family, friends and media gathered Sunday at AMC Theater in downtown Houston to celebrate the project

Notable Hip-Hop platform launches app to help independent artists stream their music & music vid

Erica Ponder

Oct 5, 2020

Notable Hip-Hop platform launches app to help independent artists stream their music & music vid

HOUSTON (Press Release) — With over a decade of experience in the hip hop community, HipHop Streets has been committed to helping underground artists find their voice, receive recognition, and showcase their talents. HipHop Streets platform has covered local and national events featuring now well-known artists such as Megan The Stallion, Haroldlujah, Erica Banks, Euro Gotit, and Marissa and many other familiar faces. It has always been a mission to highlight and spotlight art

Netflix releases trailer for new Roxanne Shanté biopic

Erica Ponder

Feb 26, 2018

Netflix releases trailer for new Roxanne Shanté biopic

By: Erica M. Ponder Netflix is giving real hip-hop heads the ultimate treat next month! The popular streaming service is premiering Roxanne, Roxanne, a new biopic based on the life of Queens rap pioneer Lolita Shanté Gooden, also known as Roxanne Shanté. Scheduled to air March 23, Roxanne, Roxanne is based on the lyricist’s life as a 14-year-old girl growing up in the streets of Queens while trying to battle with an abusive lover, the taste of fame, and outside negative influ

Did he really say that? Diddy sets the record straight about allegedly offering young H&M model

Erica Ponder

Jan 18, 2018

Did he really say that? Diddy sets the record straight about allegedly offering young H&M model

By: Erica M. Ponder We have finally heard it from the horse’s mouth! Sean “P. Diddy” Combs has recently spoken out about reports saying that he offered a $1 million modeling contract to the young model who is (unfortunately) the focus of a controversial “Coolest Monkey in the Jungle” hoodie featured in an H&M ad. While Diddy showed his support for the boy in an Instagram post, the internet began flooding with allegations that he extended an offer to the boy. So here is the qu