I always love it when an artist can appreciate Nardwaur’s exceptional researching skills. Flocka geeks out over some of the gifts given to him by the human serviette and as a result makes Nardwuar an honorary member of the Brick Squad.

Busta Rhymes headlined this year’s 8th annual Brooklyn HIp-Hop Festival and gave a legendary performance include guest appearances from the likes of Q-Tip, Slick Rick, Smif N Wessun, Lil Fame, and more. The performance also marked the 20 year reunion of Busta’s old group, Leaders Of The New School. (more…)

The 2008 VH1 Hip-Hop Honorees have been announced and the five acts recognized for their constant contribution and presence to Hip-Hop this year are Cypress Hill, De La Soul, Slick Rick, Naughty By Nature and Too $hort. The event will viewed on VH1 on Tuesday October 7th at 10pm. The VH1 Honors started back in 2004 and has recognized a wide variety of individuals and collectives in its previous four shows including KRS One, Run DMC, Big Daddy Kane, MC Lyte, Missy Elliot, Wu Tang Clan and Kool Herc.  The event will take place as always at the Hammerstein Ballroom in midtown Manhattan.