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Terence "Bud" Crawford: Spence Down, Canelo To Go?

By Chris Osborn On July 29th, 2023, Terence “Bud” Crawford dispatched Errol Spence Jr. in dominant fashion. He did so with as much cunning, calculation and ferocity as have ever been displayed in a boxing ring. Most boxing insiders picked Crawford to win, but very few expected the domination that took place in this match. Continue reading Untitled

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Michael Brings Killer Mike Back To Black

Killer Mike, one of Planet Ill’s favorite emcees, had become Grifter Mike. He used to chase the perfect righteous/ratchet balance that apex Ice Cube brought with Death Certificate. Now, Mr. Render slings RTJ faux rage against the machine. Continue reading Untitled

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Young Zee: The Definitive Planet Ill Interview, Pt. 2

In Part 2 of the Young Zee interview, we talk Eminem, what stopped Young Zee’s career from going further, lessons learned, and future plans including an unreleased albim with the late, great Tame One Continue reading Untitled

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Happy Father's Day: The New Dad Life

I am the father of two special, little people. One forging herself into true personhood with agency; the other new to the world, trying to figure it out. Two children, with their own emotions to navigate and minds to be reasoned with. I can tell you first hand it ain’t easy to parent without violence. But those chains had to be broken. Continue reading Untitled

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Stokely Carmichael and the Origins of "Black Power"

By TJ Love Black Power. For Black folks, the meaning of the term is self evident. Black Power was here before any other rallying cry and it will always be the most relevant, impactful, unimpeachable, and sturdy ideal for us to strive for when all the catch phrases and hashtags in fade away. Continue reading Untitled

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Young Zee: The Definitive Planet Ill Interview, Pt. 1

By TJ Love Hip-Hop is gauged by new metrics, which have displaced the scales of the past. Some would argue that the art of emceeing has fallen by the wayside; pushed overboard with no respect. But there are those who can still pay like they weigh no matter how the times have changed. Dewayne Battle, pka Young Zee, has left an indiscriminate trail of chewed up rappers and blazed mics since he was…

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It is?? I've never fucked an ex before but now that makes me more interested in making it a reality. We have stayed on good terms with messaging.

There may just be one issue with the fantasy. My ex and I never had sex before together and they had never had sex.

So as much as I love the thought I would never do it unless they were 100% okay with it.

Sorry for my ramblings. Stay amazing friend

I mean, I've enjoyed it with those I'm on good terms with. My feelings and attractions to people don't just go away when relationship issues happen. Sometimes when the relationship is no longer an issue, the sex is more enjoyable.

But yeah, I'd just make sure they're asking for it directly or something before you try that one.

No apologies, I enjoy chatting! 💜

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Planet Ill Year End Rap Up-The Best Hip Hop of 2022

By TJ Love 2022 was the light at the end of the tunnel of our three-year COVID nightmare. The year also, slowly but surely, brought a slow, but sure return to normalcy. You could say the same for Hip-Hop. The same pall that was cast over society was reflected in the culture as well. Outside finally came back to life. Venues reopened.  Hope reached critical mass and we moved forward, tentatively…

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B.Morgan: Wanted - Is He Ready For The Big Time?

B.Morgan: Wanted – Is He Ready For The Big Time?

R&B music teeters between struggling and striving depending on the day of the week. Its survival depends on how if morphs with modern sounds and trends as its core fans grow and change. B. Morgan has survived on the fringes of the music for many years but lately it seems like he is ready for the major leagues.  His latest track, Wanted, finds DJ Mister Famous riding shotgun and is infused with…

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Leave Your Hat On - Etta James (Etta James, 1973)

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Skyzoo Drops Milestones For Black Fathers Everywhere

Skyzoo Drops Milestones For Black Fathers Everywhere

Milestones, the latest EP from Skyzoo, is an expansion of themes introduced on 2018’s In Celebration of Us. Closing note, Honor Amongst Thieves features an autobiographic tale of Sky and the role his father played in his growth and development, juxtaposed against the journey of Trey and Furious Styles in Boyz N The Hood. Milestones furthers that notion with a full examination of what fatherly…

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Pharoahe Monch Feat. Styles P: Same Shit Different Toilet

Pharoahe Monch Feat. Styles P: Same Shit Different Toilet

Pharoahe Monch and Styles P are two underground heroes who address social issues without sounding preachy or lame.  The deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Arnaud Arbery touched off weeks of civil unrest and shit has hit the fan. We used to be able to assume that rappers would respond, but Hip-Hop’s CNN of the streets tag is long gone. Luckily, Pharoahe Monch is for the people. Same Shit…

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Az Izz Featuring Drift - Gettin' It

Az Izz Featuring Drift – Gettin’ It

It’s been a minute since we hear from The Outsidaz, a crew at the top of the Jersey Underground Hip-Hop food chain. Member Az Izz got some new fire to burn your face masks off with lead single “Gettin It,” from upcoming July release, Dopeliss.

Despite a five year self-imposed layoff, Az Izz confidently rides thumping, horn-laden production while holding court with top shelf punchlines, rhyme…

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Kobe Bryant: Why Black Men Are So Hurt By His Death

Kobe Bryant: Why Black Men Are So Hurt By His Death

Kobe meant a lot to us. Bryant was a Father. A husband. A hero. A teammate. A benefactor. A storyteller. Black men.  lived through his highs and the lows for over a generation. As he evolved from a boy to a man.

We have so much unbridled ambition; so much of our flashy reputation comes from the desire to shine through suppression. We have that flair and swagger. But no one credits our hard work.…

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Kobe Bryant: The Hall Of Fame Speech

Kobe Bryant: The Hall Of Fame Speech

Kobe is gone. I have accepted that. One of the first things I thought, (before I learned Gigi died with him) was damn. We won’t get a Hall of Fame speech. We knew he was going in first ballot, but Kobe’s speech would have been epic. We all know it. Who would he thank? (more…)

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Kobe Bryant: The Long Good-Bye Part 1

Kobe Bryant: The Long Good-Bye Part 1

I waited. Until everyone had their say. Because me and Kobe got history, although we never met. And this hurt. A lot. I’m just arriving at the point where I can watch a video or read a story about him and not cry. I’m not gonna be macho and say teared up. Fuck that. I was flat out snotty nosed crying when it hit me that he was gone. In full flower of youth and just beginning a magnificent second…