When we found out Rick Ross gave new MMG recruit Rockie Fresh a diamond encrusted Rolex as a signing bonus, it was sort of surprising. We know that Rozay has given Meek Mill and Wale lavish gifts in recent memory, but how does it make other relatively new crew members like Stalley, Omarion, and Gunplay feel when Rockie Fresh jumps the line and gets a brand new Rolex out of it? How quickly does crew love turn into crew envy?
MEME ALERT: Popular Rap Album Covers Reimagined With Aziz Ansari
August 7, 2012 | Aaron Zorgel
The success of this edition of MEME ALERT is hinging on the fact that you are a) familiar with some of the most iconic hip-hop albums of the last twenty years, and b) familiar with the work of comedic actor Aziz Ansari. If you’re familiar with both, we think these album covers are really going to hit home for you. Seeing the cover of Self Made Vol. 2 with five Aziz Ansari heads instead of the Maybach Music crew has been the best part of our day so far.
The Hip-Hop Decathlon: 50 Rappers Compete
July 31, 2012 | Aaron Zorgel and Chayne Japal
We’re proud to bring you the Pop Hunter Hip-Hop Decathlon. A ten-event rap battle royale, seeing fifty rappers from ten different crews face-off head-to-head. Who will win the Swagger Competition? Does anyone stand a chance at beating Lil’ B in the Originality Contest? Read and find out!
Rick Ross teases “God Forgives, I Don’t” with new album cover and a dramatic four-minute trailer
June 13, 2012 | Aaron Zorgel
Rick Ross’ 5th album God Forgives, I Don’t is being released July 31st, 2012, and the hulking hustler Rozay is already on his promotional grind. He not only released the artwork for the album, he also cut a 4-minute self-narrated cinematic trailer that reflects on his entire career.






August 21, 2012 | Aaron Zorgel