Originals

In this exclusive video premiere on TheUrbanDaily, Dan Charnas, author of the epic new book The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop, talks about one very interesting event in Jay-Z’s breakup with Dame Dash that you won’t read in Jay-Z’s new bestseller, Decoded. Check out the video below: Dan Charnas, author of […]

Since the hit single with Soulja Boy “Kiss Me Through The Phone” Sammie has been back in the public eye. After the success of It’s Just A Mixtape 1 the fans were in a frenzy for part 2. While working on his new album  for Interscope Records Coming Of Age he  recorded “It’s Just A […]

Who had the most memorable award show moment  of 2010? Was it Chris Brown crying during his Michael Jackson tribute or was it Kanye West’s return to the VMAs’ after “Taylor-Swift-Gate.”? Take a look at our list and let us know what you thought were the biggest moments on the small screen this year. 10) […]

While others may hate or not appreciate Nicki Minaj, I find her to be innovative and ultra exciting.

As a celebrity hairstylist, Barry Fletcher has tamed the mane of beautiful celebrities such as Halle Berry, Tina Turner, Mary J Blige, Chaka Khan and Patti LaBelle, just to name a few. His first book, Why Are Black Women Losing Their Hair?, dealt with what was literally on Black Women’s minds, how to properly care […]

Saigon’s album The Greatest Story Never Told will finally be in stores early next year, but he has a few tales that he’s willing to share now. In the next installment of our “5 Things You Didn’t Know” the BK MC shares his craziest onset story from Entourage, how many beats Jay-Z took from him, […]

When I first interviewed Miguel, I wasn’t completely aware of his musical talents, though friends and co-workers told me about it, I had yet to find the one song that would catapult me into fan territory.

Kanye West is always making headlines for things he says in interviews or on Twitter but doesn’t get enough attention for what he says on records.  While it’s impossible to be as good as he says he is (over and over) on his My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy Yeezy is pretty damn good, especially in […]

In this exclusive video premiere on TheUrbanDaily, Dan Charnas, author of the epic new book The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop, discusses a very controversial story within it.

Jeremih’s latest album All About You is in stores now and Mr. “Birthday Sex” himself made a return visit to the The Urban Daily office for a fun and insightful interview.

If you’re lucky enough to have some vacation time stashed for the holidays you’re probably looking for something to do with your downtime. Here are some movies that are in theaters now and coming soon that should have you passing the popcorn into the New Year.

In this exclusive video premiere on TheUrbanDaily, Dan Charnas, author of the epic new book The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop, bursts a few widely-held myths about hip-hop. Myth #1: Suge Knight sprung Tupac from jail Myth #2: The Source was the first hip-hop magazine Myth #3: Kool Herc “invented” hip-hop […]