From 1997 and featuring none other than Slick Rick the Ruler.

Bonus: Missy Elliott Remembers Aaliyah:

When me and Tim first went to work with her, we were so nervous. She was such a big star, and I was scared she was gonna be some diva, sipping on tea, with people fixing her hair and nails, and she would say, “What is this music you got! It’s wack!” But when we walked in the studio, her smile made the whole room glow! Read the rest of this entry »

Rihanna was spotted preparing for her role in the upcoming movie Battleship, which is based on the popular board game of the same name. While the film won’t be out until summer 2011, check out flicks of Rihanna on the set recently. Read the rest of this entry »

MC Lyte and DJ Leecy present the “We Got Now” mixtape, the first installment of what is said to be a series of releases to come raising awareness on the female MC. Listen and download the mixtape, which features a track from MC Lyte called “Floated”, here.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama‘s hands rest on the railing of a boat during their tour of St. Andrews Bay in Panama City Beach, Florida.

Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.