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Watch the 'Workaholics' Gang Rap About Wizards

Emerald Catron — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:30:09 +0000

It would be perfectly understandable to be disappointed if you were looking forward to seeing the guys from ‘Workaholics’ on Conan’s show, and he announced that they had to cancel last minute. But that disappointment would be worth the excitement of realizing PSYCH that’s totally them dressed as wizards and rapping! This video is NSFW, [...]

Will Smith Breaks Out Old-School Jam 'Summertime' on Letterman

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:00:30 +0000

A couple of nights ago, Will Smith stopped by David Letterman’s ‘Late Show‘ to promote his newest film ‘After Earth.’ But before he did, the one-time Fresh Prince delivered an impromptu summer jam. While making his way to the chair, Big Willie Style noticed the CBS Orchestra was playing a familiar tune: the rapper/actor’s ’90s favorite ‘Summertime.’ [...]

Mozart Takes on Skrillex in Latest 'Epic Rap Battle'

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:09:29 +0000

If you haven’t checked out YouTube’s ‘Epic Rap Battles of History‘ then you are severely missing out. In this newest video, famed historical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart takes on modern day electronic musician Skrillex. The battle consists of some great wordplay, with lyrics that hit each of its battlers pretty deep. Skrillex claims Mozart “died [...]

Is This "Jesus Is My N****" Rap For Real? [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:00:11 +0000

I haven’t determined yet if this is some clever voiceover work or a brilliant marketing video to attract young racist kids to Christianity. The idea that a few old white folks would sit down and try to write a rap using the N word does not sound improvable to me. However, I also see this [...]

Rapping Weatherman Stages Epic Mother Nature Vs. Old Man Winter Rap Battle

Emerald Catron — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:05:12 +0000

You can cross two internet hits off your list with this one short video. The rapping weatherman is back, and this time he's tipping his hat to Epic Rap Battles. He's decided to make a rap battle of his own -- Mother Nature vs. O

Super Mario Brothers Love Song [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:00:44 +0000

I don’t know what it is but I’ll pretty much watch anything that has to do with Mario. I don’t even think I was a huge Mario fan but somehow Mario and all the characters from his games have been a huge part of my life. I’m not sure if I shared this already or [...]

"Get Your Daddy On" Is The Hottest Thing To Hit The Music Scene [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:00:18 +0000

If this thing doesn’t win a Grammy or a VMA then there is something wrong with America. Sick rhymes, a fresh beat and a positive message? This music video has got it all! You may have originally thought being a real man means you have to have muscles, drink beer and chop down trees but [...]

Bone Pugz And Harmony – 90s Rappers Turned Adorable [VIDEO]

Dalton Castle — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 21:58:28 +0000

I think I speak for the rest of the world when I say “its about time”! If there is one thing that makes me love Bone Thugs and Harmony more, it’s Turing their music video in to Bone Pugz and harmony and filling it with adorable puppies’ bravo! this might even beat out puppy bowl [...]

This Video of Katy Perry Covering 'N–gas In Paris' Makes Us Cringe

BJ Ragone — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 23:00:17 +0000

Normally we would say that Katy Perry could do no wrong. She’s hot, seems pretty smart and can sing, but one thing she can’t do is rap. That is PAINFULLY obvious from the forthcoming video. Katy decided (or someone convinced her) it would be a good idea to do a cover of Jay-Z and Kanye [...]

Rap Music Gets Explained To Canada With Mind Blowing Rap Battle [VIDEO]

BJ Ragone — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:10:52 +0000

In the 80′s hip hop music took the world by storm. The Beasties, RUN DMC, LL Cool J and many others were some of the biggest stars in the world. Turns out though, Canada was pretty confused by it and needed it explained to them by the whitest people in the world. Move over 8 [...]

Debt Ceiling Explained Through Rap [VIDEO]

BJ Ragone — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:27:16 +0000

If your like me, you’re having trouble understanding all this debt ceiling talk. Lucky for me guys like Remy exist to break it down. Now drop that funky beat. Sometimes all you need is a catchy song to understand what’s going on in the world. A very serious situation in Washington, and it needs to [...]

Whatever Happened To Rap-Rock?

BJ Ragone — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 23:00:29 +0000

Back when I was in high school “rap-rock” was all the rage, but it seems like it all but disappeared with exception of a few. I don’t think I am the only one that feels this way, but I kind of miss the rap-rock genre. I mean we still play those classic Kid Rock, Linkin [...]

Tom Hanks Son Chet Is A Rapper

BJ Ragone — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:27:02 +0000

So while Tom Hanks is one of Hollywood’s most beloved actors, it looks like his son is trying out a different trade. Hip hop artist. Yes you read that correctly. Tom Hanks son is a certified rapper. He has a theme song out for his college, North Western University called “White and Purple (North Western [...]