Scarface & His Grandmother Speak On ‘Mind Playing Tricks On Me’


Scarface and the Geto Boys inspired so many up-and-coming rappers with their 1991 classic “Mind Playing Tricks on Me.” The Notorious B.I.G., 50 Cent, Prodigy, Game, Killer Mike and the Clipse have all either sampled the track or referenced it in their lyrics, but fans might be surprised to learn that it was Scarface’s grandmother who inspired him to write the influential track.

In the song’s memorable video, ‘Face experiences hallucinations, running from a shadowy figure he believes is out to get him. The clip was a mainstay on “Yo! MTV Raps” back in the 1990s. On Sunday, the iconic video show is making a comeback with a new special “MTV2 Presents: Yo! MTV Raps: Classic Cuts.” The show will examine the stories behind some of rap’s most influential records, including “Mind Playing Tricks On Me.”

LL Cool J, Common & Lupe Fiasco Rehearse With Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five

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When did the Grammy nominations event start including concerts?

The fourth annual Grammy nominations concert Wednesday night (November 30) will include a special performance nearly three decades in the making. Rappers LL Cool J, Common and Lupe Fiasco will join Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five members Melle Mel and Scorpio for the group’s classic “The Message” during “The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!! Countdown to Music’s Biggest Night.”

The generations-spanning ensemble hit rehearsals hard Tuesday afternoon at the Nokia Theatre, using every minute available to practice. That meant squeezing in extra rehearsal time in a lower-level lobby before they even jumped onstage. While Rick Ross had previously been announced as a performer, he was not present at Tuesday’s rehearsals. Ross’ absence was hardly felt however, as the cast of all-stars had plenty of energy to fill the massive theatre.

Monica On Wendy Williams

Monica stopped by Wendy Williams earlier today for some girl talk with Wendy. During the interview, she opened up about what initially attracted her to Shannon Brown when she first met him as well as the relationship they both have with each other’s parents. She also discussed why they decided to get married by the Justice of The Peace first before having an actual wedding for friends and family. Lastly, she shut down those pregnancy rumors that have been circulating over the past few months. – Necole Bitchie

Tony Lewis – Thanksgiving In DC 2011




#Dcornothing ain’t something you say, it’s something you do. – Tony Lewis
A few weekends back, Tony Lewis spent his weekend giving back to the community in Northwest DC. During the first day he served some women at a homeless shelter alongside Sons Of Life, Fat Trel & Roc Carmichael. The next day, Tony Lewis, Sons Of Life, his mentees, Wale and The Board Adminstration gave away turkeys at Bar 7. Following Bar 7, Tony Lewis (while meeting up with King Shug along the way) went up the street with Sons of Life to continue passing out turkeys in the 640 neighborhood. Finally, he finished up in Sursum Corda.

#DCorNOTHING.