This past week was dominated by the most talked-about album of 2011: Jay-Z & Kanye West’s Watch The Throne. From audio leaks, to conflicting opinions in reviews, to rappers like 9th Wonder, Game and Joell Ortiz giving their thoughts, it was one hell of a week. The Roc-A-Fella/Def Jam/Shawn Carter, LLC project released like the no other, and in its wake, some other interesting things popped off too.
Jay-Z & Kanye West Ask The Week To Watch The Throne
Released digitally on Monday, followed by physical release – as well as a deluxe edition, the Roc-A-Fella Records superstars kept the diamonds in the air with one of Hip Hop’s first leak-proof albums. The contents caused varying critique, with a 4/5 on HipHopDX.com, higher ratings at other media sites, and trusted newspapers, including The Chicago Tribune, deeming it considerably lower. To close out the week they started, ‘Ye and Jay unloaded the “Otis” video, which everybody seems to enjoy – pure fun, laughter and smiles in the midst of all the money and fame talk.
Big Boi Gets Arrested, But Wrongfully?
One of Hip Hop’s greatest emcees, and a man who’s stayed out of the negative headlines for 15-plus years got into trouble last weekend. Big Boi, the Outkast co-founder was busted in Miami International Airport with a number of pills in his luggage. Daddy Fat Sax’ attorney subsequently said that the illegal contents were not his. This story will definitely be of interest, with Big Boi’s upcoming solo album in tow.
David Banner Says What’s On Many Minds
With V-Nasty justifying her use of the word “nigga” a few weeks ago, David Banner weighed in with a bullet on “Swag” 
. The Crooked Lettaz O.G.’s song chorus us, “A white girl called us nigga and we just sat back and laughed / And call it ‘Swag.'” Additionally, the song criticized continuous mentions of drug-dealing, violence and sex in music. In the last days of 2010, Banner and 9th Wonder made a heat-rock in Death of A Pop Star. Wherever “Swag” ends up, this needs to be played and listened to and considered.
Other items of note:
– J. Cole’s Second Any Given Sunday Releases
– Lil Wayne & Drake’s Latest Collaboration Surfaces
– Jay-Z Tops Forbes Cash Kings List, Again
who would have thought that now in 2011 when people claiming hip-hop is dead, that 2 rappers could drop what is quite possibly the best hip-hop album in history.
long live the throne!
maybe the best album of the week… maybe. def not history lol
week i doubt album of the year yes
That album was Pop not even hip hop
if yu think thats the best album in hip hop history yu REALLY need to listen to more music
Salute David Banner
Word to D Banner, have an opinion, shit is gettin crazy
V-nasty is a brain dead redneck inbred trash, death to White People!!!
I agree with homey who said it’s one ear and out the other. What’s the point in being upset over this? The n word (nigga) has progressed from being deemed derogatory to black people to just meaning ignorant muthafucka in general these days. How many times have you found yourself saying “those asian niggas” or “those mexican niggas” and so on and so forth. I’m from Oakland just like V-nasty and honestly the only black people here who trip off of or are offended by nationalities other than black people using the word are the ones WHO CHOOSE to be offended; and don’t act like other ethnicities don’t use the shit. Only reason this shit has blown the fuck up is because she’s white. Im black through and through and I don’t give a fuck who uses it. Only time I get offended is if it’s meant to offend me. Furthermore, don’t give me that shit about the origins of the word and civil rights and shit. Im fully aware of it all just like you. I think y’all just need to ease the fuck up, but then again it’s your life.
Honestly, I don’t think black people can really do anything about other people saying it if they keep saying it to other people. What do you expect.
1. black people are not aloud to say cracker. its racist. Its just that most white people are too intimidated to speak out when it happens. Its still wrong and still racist.
2. Funny you black men practically disown black women and exclusively date white women yet now you’re want to complain about one white chick’s sister saying “nigga”. fuck outta here!
hey idiot. we’re not intimidated. we just don’t care. Boondocks “whatd you call me? oh wait i’m White.” we just dont care. we aint sensitive you are. the fact is. y’all bug over dumb shit. we bug over our money. who’s the real hustla now?
whether whites use the n word or don’t use the n word its not going put no money in my pocket. and if you look at her she don’t like that white to me she would have a put a sign on her back that say i’am not half black don’t discrinate against me. fuck the way and everything it stand for its nothing but a bunch of bullshit. in one ear and right out the other.
Whas UP Niggas!!!
sup ma niggas
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shit i use the word nigga, i call all my white friendds niiga. becse their ignorate as fuck. jokingly of coursee
your a fucking joke and you are ignorant u made your self look and sound stupid just shut the fuck up u justin bieber looking faggit! which reminds me this is a hip hop site not biebers fan page so get the fuck on!!
fuckk off your too sensitive.
It’s YOU’RE, retard. How do people not understand the difference between, You’re and Your? You’re aka You are. Dummy
oh who..my bad, grammer ain’t usually that
bad thanks anywayss..asshole
Hes just trying to stop the end of racism and segregation…..
I’m not listening to that song just because it says “Swag” fucking homos. Haha Swag is for all that West Coast dancing shit. Game should just go smack all the little Cali Swag faggots.
Are you dumb? Banner is makin fun of everyone by using that title, he’s not being serious. BTW, that track is FUCKIN FIRE. Anybody who hasn’t heard it, DEFINITELY listen to it, shit is fuckin amazing..
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aiiiight chill
If you hear a crackaz using n-word slap them hard as you can! No one gonna disrespect beautiful Black People, the Original First People on this Earth. I’m white but i got knowledge of self. Peace 7
Stfu you moron. You’re makin white people look more racist than we already are
Not to your face or in public we dont, we expect that same level of respect. Im sure you understand that the words honkey and cracker refer to the social class of a white person and not a slave nickname. So If you do decide to use It in public with the intent of offense or defiance prepare to face the consequences.
I’m black. It’s very hard to make a point concerning race that does not sound racist. I think you need to understand that racism against black people and slavery for black people is not over.So a defence mechanism is formed within every black being existing on this planet.I must say you do seem racist.especially when you use the word baboon
lets be honest, black people run they mouth the most. thinkin they hard. but in reality people themselfs are timid little creatures. like dogs if you show fear they will get brave. and im definetly not a little bitch needing friends or weapons. ill just crack your head open for no reason