Pimp C Still Lives On (by King Jerm)

Damn, it’s been a year already since Chad “Pimp C” Butler passed away in his hotel room in California. Time sure does fly by. Even if the Pimp isn’t here in the physical, we will always have his music, videos, and interviews. If you didn’t know, Pimp was part of one of the best Hip-Hop groups of all time, UGK. Read more

David Banner|The Greatest Story Ever Told (by King Jerm)

Taking a break from his recent stint in Hollywood, David Banner releases his fourth major release The Greatest Story Ever Told. Taking three years since his last album, Banner took on worthy causes on while away from the mic. Standing up for Hip-Hop in front of cameras in a time when Hip-Hop was becoming public enemy #1, Banner wasn’t looking for publicity. Read more

Three 6 Mafia|Last 2 Walk (by King Jerm)

Since Hustle & Flow earned Three Six Mafia an Oscar, things have been on the up and up. Now the only two remaining members, Juicy J and DJ Paul look to continue the string of hits. Things are a little different now, not only are these guys Oscar winners, but they are also reality TV stars, so they are reaching a different audience now. Hopefully going Hollywood or should I say HollyHood, doesn’t water down the Three Six sound. Read more

BET Awards ‘08 Wrap-Up (by B-Easy)

Well, I just got finished watching the 2008 BET Awards with King Jerm and Slik P. It was okay for BET; good to see Black people together at an award show without someone getting punched or stabbed (Just joking…kinda). I’m not going to recap the whole show, just the good parts and all the Hip-Hop/Rap parts. Read more

The Numbers Game: Bun B Keeps It Trill At #2 (by B-Easy)

The SoundScan numbers are out and it looks like the fans actually backed someone whose worthy. Bun B’s II Trill lands at #2 on the Billboard 200. After all he’s been through, you can’t help but feel good for Underground King. Also this week, The Cool Kids make a small splash with their digital EP The Bake Sale Read more

Bun B|II Trill (by Thic Flair)

The passing of Pimp C came at a time when UGK was finally getting the mainstream recognition they deserve. Bun B spent a good amount of time making guest spots and keeping the name of UGK relevant in the minds of us older Hip-Hop heads and piquing the interest of the newer kids as well while waiting for Pimp C to be freed. Bun already had one solo joint, and he is back now with II Trill. How is it? Let’s find out. Read more

Song of the Week: UGK - “One Day” & “Ridin’ Dirty” (by King Jerm)

Here at nappyafro.com we are saddened with the rest of the world with the passing of a pioneer not only to the South, but Hip-Hop in a whole, Chad “Pimp-C” Butler. One half of legendary group UGK along with Bun-B, they went on to pave the way for all the Southern acts of today. Read more

Pimp C and UGK, Nas a “gangsta rapper”, the Jena 6, McDonald’s fries, Video Vixen retirement, & Birthdays (by King Jerm)

I know it’s been a while since the last installment of The Lion’s Den. But it’s me snitches! This week we have a few people stopping by, Pimp C and UGK, the term “gangsta rapper”, the Jena 6, some McDonald’s fries, and the retirement of a video vixen. So read on for the stories. Read more

UGK|Underground Kingz (by B-Easy)

Can you believe UGK has been rapping for almost twenty years? Yea, there first album was the 1988 audio cassette only The Southern Way (Some say this album was released in 1992; I guess it depends on who you ask). In last few years, UGK has been elevated to Read more

My favorite 3 hot songs at the moment, Master P is Supaman, Tecmo Bowl returns, Bone Thugs review response, UGK’s “International Players Anthem” video, A Pimpin’ Snooky, new Pam Grier wallpaper (by B-Easy)

What’s up people? It’s that time again where I go on and on about bullshit…but I know y’all love it anyway. It’s actually been an okay week for your boy though. Oh yea, before we get started, I wanna give a huge shot out to St. Louis. Read more