It Is What It Is Recording artists are no longer limiting themselves to music. Several entertainers like Dua Lipa have jumped head first into different parts of media. For rappers Cam’ron and Mase, their love for sports inspired them to launch their breakout podcast, It Is What It Is. Since its inception, the show has … Read more
Getty Image For decades, one of hip-hop’s longest and most dramatic ongoing controversies was the feud between Diddy and Mase over the contract the latter signed with the former back in the ’90s. But now, according to Mase’s current podcast partner and longtime friend Cam’ron, that saga may have come to a satisfying resolution, with … Read more
Metropolitan Transportation Authority The Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York is honoring East Coast rappers in a very special way. In conjunction of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, the MTA is issuing special edition cards featuring rappers who hail from New York City — the birthplace of hip-hop. On different versions of the Metro Cards are rappers … Read more
Getty Image 50 Cent can’t contain his excitement about being involved in Expend4bles, but while he’s always looking forward, he’s also reflecting on the 20th anniversary of his ground-breaking debut album, Get Rich Or Die Tryin’. In early May, 50 announced his global The Final Lap Tour to commemorate the milestone. The massive trek is … Read more
Whoever had the idea to give Cam’ron and Mase a sports talk show deserves a massive raise, but they also have a problem on their hands. On one hand, the show works because of the hosts’ tendencies to spiral into chaotic side discussions that make use of their charismatic, Harlem-bred personalities. On the other, sometimes … Read more
Getty Image Some New York legends are teaming up for a special performance at the legendary Apollo Theater in January. Mase, Cam’Ron, and Jadakiss will only perform at the theater for one night. The performance comes as part of the Apollo’s series, “The Next Movement,” which is curated to focus on “an exploration of what’s … Read more
Getty Image Jonathan “Hovain” Hylton, a veteran hip-hop artist manager, has died, according to a message from his representatives. Hovain was well-respected in New York City’s hip-hop scene and known for managing artists like Cam’ron, Styles P, Lloyd Banks, and T-Pain. The news arrives by way of his social media accounts, through which, his reps … Read more
Getty Image Rappers Mase and Cam’ron have appeared to settled their beef — one that has lasted for over two decades. In an Instagram video shared by Mase’s sister, Stason, Mase is seen calling Cam’ron on the phone. “Killa, what’s good?” says Mase. He later jokingly asks “Where’s Mr. Petty at these days?,” referring to … Read more