Meek Mill’s Lawyers File Petition For His Immediate Release

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Tue Nov 28 07:50:39 PST 2017

  Meek Mill’s team of lawyers are still working on getting him released from prison immediately. According to Complex, Meek’s lawyers have filed an emergency petition for an Original Writ of...

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XXXTentacion Thrown In Jail; Gets 7 New Felonies

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Fri Dec 15 07:57:45 PST 2017

  XXXTentacion was taken straight to jail Friday morning after prosecutors hit him with 7 new charges, all felonies, for his 2016 domestic violence case. According to TMZ, the new...

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Aerosmith is reborn as a killer live act on the Permanent Vacation tour

by the newt @ earofnewt.com

Sun Jan 21 21:00:04 PST 2018

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, JAN. 29, 1988 By Steve Newton Prior to Aerosmith’s local appearance last week, I’d seen the Boston band in concert three times, including a show […]

Saigon to Hanoi: A Food Diary

by Tom@VietnamCoracle @ Vietnam Coracle

Thu Nov 02 19:24:06 PDT 2017

On a recent road trip between Saigon & Hanoi I made a record of some of the meals I ate along the way, to try and illustrate the variety of food available, and what a delight it is to eat your way from one end of the country to the other... Continue reading →

Saigon Central Post Office

by admin @ Ho Chi Minh City Highlights - maps

Wed Mar 18 04:03:38 PDT 2015

TOP 10 EVENTS THIS WEEK IN SAIGON

by Bliss Saigon @ Bliss Saigon Magazine

Sun Jan 14 09:40:01 PST 2018

Here is our guide to the best events this week

Cardi B Sued By Model For Using His Picture?

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Fri Oct 27 08:13:25 PDT 2017

Cardi B is being sued by a model for using his picture without his consent. According to TMZ, Cardi’s “Gangsta Bitch Music Vol. 1” cover photo has a shirtless dude giving...

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Kodak Black Arrested Again In Florida; Hit With 7 New Charges

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Fri Jan 19 07:36:14 PST 2018

Kodak Black was arrested again in Florida. Kodak was hit with numerous charges including grand theft of firearm, neglecting a child and possession of marijuana. There hasn’t been too many...

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Drake Lands Netflix Deal?

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Wed Nov 08 07:39:46 PST 2017

Drake has struck a deal with Netflix. According to Drake‘s official Instagram account, Top Boy, a cult classic from British television, is set to return to tv via the streaming service....

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Meek Mill’s Bail Request Denied By Superior Court

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Wed Nov 29 08:32:10 PST 2017

Meek Mill‘s bail request was denied by a Pennsylvania Superior Court. According to the Associated Press, Meek‘s defense team requested the bail hearing to the Pennsylvania Superior Court, but things didn’t go...

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HIS CREW AIN’T NUTTIN TO MESS WITH!

by troj @ k1x.com » saigon

Tue Nov 10 11:53:53 PST 2009

this song is not on saigon’s latest release “warning shots 2” but still a dope track of a dope album titled “all in a day’s work” with statik. raw rhyming over a smooth and soulful beat. selektah-style. ey yo giddy: give us the album, man. give us “the greatest story never told”. give us some […]

Spotted: Saigon

by troj @ k1x.com » saigon

Thu May 30 02:42:18 PDT 2013

You definitely should pay attention to what Giddy has to say on this one. A lot of fakeness out there, everywhere. “Rap vs. Real” is the latest video single of “Bread & Circuses (The Greatest Story Never Told Chapter II)” – in stores NOW. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb7gwvs0FBw[/youtube] Saigon is wearing our K1X Henley Tee and Park Authority […]

Connecting you to the local experience – My day out with Inspitrip

by Sharyn @ Ho Chi Minh City Highlights

Sat Oct 15 22:47:36 PDT 2016

Well, I haven’t been out on a trip for quite a while. (I think the last one was with Saigon Treasure Hunt) The main reason is, I’ve been totally flat out writing and editing the second edition of my book...

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Kevin Gates Could Be Out On Parole In A Few Weeks?!

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Tue Dec 26 08:41:47 PST 2017

Kevin Gates now has a projected parole date of January 10th, 2018. Gates, who’s been locked up in Illinois prison since  April 2017, could be getting out as early as...

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Bread & Circuses

by troj @ k1x.com » saigon

Fri Dec 14 07:40:20 PST 2012

One of our most loyal supporters – Saigon – is back with another Just Blaze/Shuko produced banger. Check out the new video to it by clicking the image below and cop the album “The Greatest Story Never Told Chapter 2: Bread and Circuses” on iTunes. Sai raises this question among others on his latest track: […]

2018 Grammy Award Nominations Released

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Tue Nov 28 08:23:08 PST 2017

  The Grammy Awards have released the 2018 nominations and rap and hip-hop artists made some of the top categories this year. Jay-Z leads this years nominations with 8 with...

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Indie Spotlight: Fresh Fly Boy Entertainment

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Wed Nov 29 21:28:36 PST 2017

Fresh Fly Boy Entertainment (FFB) is an independent label, media, and management company based in Columbia, South Carolina. FFB is headed by CEO, Divine The Barber who is a jack...

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Spotted: Saigon

by troj @ k1x.com » saigon

Thu Jun 14 00:39:23 PDT 2012

This past weekend, Munich City offered a three-days-inner-city-festival with a different type of program and music for each day. Whitsunday belonged to the hip hop heads and, in addition to a bunch of local acts, was headlined by Homeboy Sandman, Afu-Ra and Saigon – the latter actually being on the road for several shows with […]

Offset & Quavo Tried To Fight Much Bigger Guy; They Failed (Video)

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Mon Oct 30 07:57:43 PDT 2017

  Offset & Quavo of the Migos tried to jump a guy in NYC, but failed miserably. The two members of the Atlanta rap group got into an altercation on...

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Massenet Première in Saïgon, 1900

by timdolinghcmc@gmail.com @ HISTORIC VIETNAM

Sat May 27 17:36:28 PDT 2017

From Le Ménestrel, journal de musique, 30 December 1900. A first in Saigon!  The new Saigon Theatre, a marvel of architecture inaugurated earlier this year, recently presented the première of La Navarraise, the poignant lyrical drama by Jules Massenet. Great success! Our brave soldiers, just returned from the campaign in China, were thus able to experience a […]

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Emperor Khai Dinh in France: A Victory for French Cuisine, Le Monde illustré 8 July 1922

by timdolinghcmc@gmail.com @ HISTORIC VIETNAM

Sun Apr 09 04:38:06 PDT 2017

Our host, His Majesty Khaï-Dinh, Emperor of Annam, has on several occasions shown himself to be an Asian sovereign who knows how to appreciate European customs. At the time of his reception at the Hôtel de Ville, when he was obliged to sign the registers of honour, the Emperor, before taking his calligraphy brush as […]

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Cardi B & Offset Working On TV Wedding Special Deal

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Tue Oct 31 07:45:21 PDT 2017

Cardi B & Offset are being offer multiple TV wedding specials that could earn them mega bucks. According to TMZ, multiple production sources claim shortly after the couple got engaged,...

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Meek Mill & Roc Nation Sued

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Wed Nov 29 21:49:33 PST 2017

  Meek Mill & Roc Nation are caught in the middle of a wrongful death lawsuit. Meek and Roc Nation are reportedly being sued by Jaquan Graves‘s family after he was...

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Visiting Saigon During TET – 2017

by Sharyn @ Ho Chi Minh City Highlights

Mon Dec 05 21:37:18 PST 2016

TET or Lunar New Year occurs at the end of January in 2017. The lead up to the Year of the Rooster will be very festive, but during the actual holiday period, the atmosphere around the country will change completely. The...

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Kylie Jenner & Travis Scott Engaged?

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Mon Nov 13 08:13:41 PST 2017

Are Kylie Jenner & Travis Scott Engaged? Kylie Jenner has the internet going crazy after she posted a video of her showing off a massive ring on her ring finger. In...

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Bonsai Saigon River Cruise – Resurrection!

by Sharyn @ Ho Chi Minh City Highlights

Thu May 04 18:10:33 PDT 2017

Bonsai is Back!!! It’s my great pleasure to announce that as of April 2017, Bonsai Dinner Cruises has a brand new boat, “The Bonsai Legacy,” and is re-open for business. I often get queries from my readers about which night...

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Lil B Beat Up By A Boogie Wit A Hoodie’s Crew; Beef Squashed Afterwards

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Mon Oct 23 09:47:17 PDT 2017

Lil B was jumped by A Boogie Wit A Hoodie at the Rolling Loud Festival over the weekend. The beat down supposedly went down after Lil B recently made some...

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Christina's Saigon

by admin @ Ho Chi Minh City Highlights - maps

Wed Mar 18 02:03:40 PDT 2015

The Grammy for “Best New Artist” goes to …

by till @ k1x.com

Mon Feb 13 02:31:43 PST 2017

… the homie Chance The Rapper. Well deserved. Congrats and thanks for repping K1X Nation of Hoop!  

SAIGON’S ANSWER TO THE BY HIM ENTITLED UNDER ACHIEVER

by troj @ k1x.com » saigon

Wed Jan 21 12:27:53 PST 2009

it was a matter of time til the yardfather would get back at him with a track. you judge for yourself on www.nahright.com. saigon wears our k1x check the rhyme zipper hoody direct link to track download: here

Blac Chyna’s First Rap Song Released?

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Mon Nov 06 07:42:57 PST 2017

Blac Chyna’s first rap song snippet has been released. The track was produced by Mally Mall, and Chyna raps, “Pop that pussy like a pistol, yeah” on the hook. Although she’s...

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Nicki Minaj’s Brother Found Guilty In Child Rape Case

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Thu Nov 09 21:07:24 PST 2017

Nicki  Minaj’s brother was found guilty in his child rape trial, which lasted 3 weeks. Jelani Maraj was found guilty of predatory sexual assault against a child and endangering the welfare...

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Satyricon going on "final" US tour with Inquisition

by Andrew Sacher @ BrooklynVegan

Mon Jan 22 09:58:16 PST 2018

The band say: ”I can't guarantee what the future holds, but we did not go on the last record, so I am hoping that one final headlining tour can be a good way of sharing some electric musical moments with our U.S fans.” Continue reading…

Porches expand tour with Girl Ray, add 2nd NYC show

by Andrew Sacher @ BrooklynVegan

Mon Jan 22 09:06:58 PST 2018

Porches' new album The House came out last week. Continue reading…

Fetty Wap Arrested DUI, Drag Racing & More

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Fri Nov 03 07:30:55 PDT 2017

  Fetty Wap was arrested for drunk driving after police caught him drag racing another car. Fetty was on a New York City highway just past 1 AM Friday when...

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Eminem Goes After Donald Trump In BET Cypher (Video)

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Wed Oct 11 07:35:48 PDT 2017

  Eminem went after Donald Trump during the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards last night. During one of the BET Cypher’s, Em blasted the president during his 5 minute freestyle...

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Slayer to "tour the world one more time" (with Lamb of God, Anthrax, more)

by Andrew Sacher @ BrooklynVegan

Mon Jan 22 08:18:10 PST 2018

The current lineup of Slayer seem to suggest that they're calling it quits after one more tour. Continue reading…

Indy Spotlight: Who Is Drako?

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Sat Oct 21 12:35:45 PDT 2017

Where You From? I’m From the south. I’ve been in and out of prison and I just got out, I really haven’t had a home until I moved to Atlanta,...

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Cardi B Buys Offset Very Expensive Birthday Gifts

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Thu Dec 14 07:54:48 PST 2017

Cardi B bought Offset a new Rolls Royce and a iced out watch for his 26th Birthday. Cardi was with her fiancee Wednesday night at The MacArthur in DTLA to celebrate...

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BEST WORKSHOPS IN SAIGON THIS WEEK

by Bliss Saigon @ Bliss Saigon Magazine

Sun Jan 21 09:51:44 PST 2018

Find and save ideas about this week workshops!

Spotted: Saigon

by troj @ k1x.com » saigon

Tue Feb 12 05:48:16 PST 2013

The homey Giddy just paid BET a visit for a “Backroom Freestyle” on 106 & Park. Check him out spitting with Scram Jones on the 1’s and 2’s right here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIHAkzl5XvE[/youtube]

Mase Sends Warning To Cam’ron: “If It Doesn’t Stop It’s Gon’ End Bad”

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Wed Dec 06 08:00:08 PST 2017

Mase sends a warning to Cam’ron: “If it doesn’t stop it’s gon’ end bad.” Murda Mase dropped a new track titled “Rap Rushmore” featuring DJ Khaled & Diddy, and he went...

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Yardfather

by troj @ k1x.com » saigon

Sun Mar 14 12:08:09 PDT 2010

NCY’s next big mc, Saigon (remember HBO’s “Entourage”?), sports K1X religiously- thank God! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-a4c_6zqgk[/youtube]

Yumi Zouma played Baby's All Right twice (night 2 pics)

by BrooklynVegan Staff @ BrooklynVegan

Mon Jan 22 10:31:26 PST 2018

New Zealand's Yumi Zouma wrapped up a US tour over the weekend in continued support of last year's Willowbank... Continue reading…

Meek Mill’s Judge Being Investigated By FBI

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Mon Nov 13 21:25:51 PST 2017

The FBI has reportedly started probing the judge who sent Meek Mill back to prison for violating probation. According to reports, Judge Genece Brinkley is being investigated by the FBI for...

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Gucci Mane’s Wedding Cake Was $75,000?

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Thu Oct 19 08:07:49 PDT 2017

Gucci Mane & Keyshia Ka’oir recently got married on TV and their wedding cake was VERY expensive. According to TMZ, the wedding cake took 3 months to plan and the...

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Eating Bánh Khọt in Vũng Tàu

by Tom@VietnamCoracle @ Vietnam Coracle

Thu Jan 18 22:38:40 PST 2018

Bánh Khọt are delicious gems: crispy discs of rice flour batter & coconut milk, fried until they’re crunchy on the outside but moist on the inside, then wrapped in herbs & dipped in a sweet-spicy sauce. Here are 7 places to eat bánh khọt in Vũng Tàu... Continue reading →

Watch ‘Call Me By Your Name’ Star Timothée Chalamet Rap Cardi B’s New Single ‘Bartier Cardi’

by Derrick Rossignol @ UPROXX

Mon Jan 22 09:21:41 PST 2018

'My grandparents are from The Bronx, I live in the Bronx, and the music is lit.'

Married To The Game…

by troj @ k1x.com » saigon

Thu Aug 11 05:36:07 PDT 2011

… Saigon damn sure is! This dude went through so many ups and downs in his life and career – and hustled his way through. Check out the dope cinematography in the clip to his latest release (off producers Ceasar & Pstarr’s “War Music”). [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pTbO2R_IWQ[/youtube] Sai is wearing our K1X Evolution of a Rapper Sketch […]

Kevin Gates Released From Prison

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Wed Jan 10 07:23:00 PST 2018

Kevin Gates has been officially released from prison. Gates has been locked up for 9 months after receiving 30-month sentence. The rapper was released from the Illinois state prison on...

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Meek Mill Working Multiple Jobs In Prison

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Thu Dec 07 07:42:09 PST 2017

    Meek Mill has already been working multiple jobs while being locked up at Pennsylvania’s SCI Chester. According to reports, Meek is apart of the general labor crew, and he...

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Bizarre & Joe Budden Go At It On Social Media; 50 Cent Chimes In

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Tue Jan 09 07:37:15 PST 2018

D12’s Bizarre claims Eminem is going after Joe Budden on his remix to “Chloraseptic.” Budden responds. In the song, which features Phresher and 2 Chainz, Em went after all of the...

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Greatest story (never) told

by troj @ k1x.com » saigon

Fri Jun 24 12:42:50 PDT 2011

Narrator: Saigon, The Yardfather. Last Friday people at Club Bohannon were able to witness pure New York rap at its finest. Sai-giddy finally released his long awaited album earlier this year and made it to Berlin, Germany for one show to present it and a bunch of underground hits. Make sure you catch him live […]

Combat Jack Dead At 48-Years-Old

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Wed Dec 20 08:02:52 PST 2017

Combat Jack Dead At 48 Years Old. According to reports, Reggie Ossé, known to many as Combat Jack, has passed away after battling colon cancer. Hot 97‘s Peter Rosenberg made...

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Insider’s View. Episode 7 – Jean Ngo (The Expat Shop)

by Sharyn @ Ho Chi Minh City Highlights

Sat Nov 19 05:08:12 PST 2016

Editor’s Note: Episode 7 of Insider’s view comes from Jean Ngo, owner of “The Expat Shop.” Jean is yet another visitor who fell in love with this crazy city while on holidays and returned to make Saigon her home. As...

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Meek Mill’s Judge Sent Him Back To Jail Because Of Personal Beef?

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Mon Nov 06 20:00:02 PST 2017

  Meek Mill’s legal team claims he is back in jail because the judge has a beef with him. According to Meek’s attorney, Joe Tacopina, the prosecutors on the case...

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“Y’ALL RAPPERS IS AVERAGE …”

by troj @ k1x.com » saigon

Sat Dec 19 09:46:16 PST 2009

… but his status miraculous !! you probably guessed it – it’s the yardfather again. check out the latest video to scram jones’ track “3rd degree”, supported by saigon, nino bless and crooked I. “beast music” coming in 2010. “the greatest story never told” should be on your list as well. one. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRYUUAcqYac[/youtube] saigon is […]

RUSTY GUNZ!

by troj @ k1x.com » saigon

Mon Nov 30 12:37:06 PST 2009

IT’S WORLD WAR IV … well, luckily it’s not but believing saigon’s metaphorical rapping he definitely ain’t bringing knifes to a gun fight but rusty gunz for real. up his sleeve: one of brownsville’s grimiest: mop’s fizzy womack. watch the latest video of his latest release “warning shots 2” right here. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-a4c_6zqgk[/youtube] saigon rocks our […]

The first public motor vehicle in Indochina, 1901

by timdolinghcmc@gmail.com @ HISTORIC VIETNAM

Sat Oct 07 18:23:25 PDT 2017

Published in La Dépêche coloniale illustrée, 15 April 1907 We publish here a photograph depicting the first public motor vehicle in Indochina, which was put into circulation here in Saigon in 1901 by a motor transport company whose engineer and director was M. V. Ippolito. The latter, now the agent-général of Établissements Peugeot in Indochina, […]

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SAIGON FIRING WARNING SHOTS

by troj @ k1x.com » saigon

Sat Oct 03 09:19:40 PDT 2009

aye dj play “aye, aye n***a”. guess saigon is one of the most hard-working cats right now, actually the whole 2k9. here is another video from the yardfaher himself to “warning shots 2”, just released this tuesday on amalgam digital, taking fate into his own hand. Amongst others, this mixtape comes with productions by just […]

“Saigon Life,” from Société de géographie de Lille, January 1883

by timdolinghcmc@gmail.com @ HISTORIC VIETNAM

Wed May 03 04:29:04 PDT 2017

Life in Saigon changes little from day to day. Indeed, it will be much the same tomorrow as it was today and yesterday. The days when the Messageries Maritimes courrier vessel arrives from France are without doubt the most interesting days for everyone in this town. The arrival of the courrier vessel within sight of […]

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Saigon Zoo & Botanical Gardens

by admin @ Ho Chi Minh City Highlights - maps

Thu Mar 19 21:03:09 PDT 2015

Mariah Carey Signs With JAY-Z’s Roc Nation Management

by Robo @ Rap Basement

Tue Nov 21 07:26:44 PST 2017

Mariah Carey is looking to reclaim the throne as music’s Queen. According to Page Six, the singer has revamped her whole team, in hopes of getting her career back on track....

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Evolution of a Rapper Tee

by till @ k1x.com

Tue Mar 07 03:00:44 PST 2017

Brand new remix of a K1X Classic. The Evolution of a Rapper Tee. From the Old Skool to the New School – and everything in between. Charles Darwin play hard! Out now. www.k1x.com/shop  

Our boys FIRST DECREE are killing it with TRAPT!

by @ New Signing(s)

Fri Oct 03 22:51:58 PDT 2014

Check out FIRST DECREE out with TRAPT...https://www.facebook.com/firstdecree
 

Chris Brown Skips ‘The Breakfast Club’ Interview; Apologizes To Fans

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Wed Oct 25 08:06:52 PDT 2017

  Chris Brown was set to do an interview on The Breakfast Club this morning, but he never showed up. Brown took to his Instagram to apologize after his fans...

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Saigon x Berlin

by troj @ k1x.com » saigon

Mon Jul 04 02:40:48 PDT 2011

As we already posted, Saigon was in Berlin for the only German show last month. Our friends from germanrhymes.de met him in the hotel lobby for an interview during his four-day-layover in the city. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KiwrAzEZbLQ[/youtube]

French Montana Speaks On Khloe Kardashian’s Pregnancy

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Fri Jan 05 08:48:54 PST 2018

French Montana breaks his silence on Khloe Kardashian’s pregnancy. French was out in West Hollywood last night, and he seemed very happy for Khloe’s pregnancy news. Khloe and French dated...

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INVITED BY THE EVIL GENIUS

by troj @ k1x.com » saigon

Wed Oct 28 01:02:21 PDT 2009

oh yes! on a promo tour for “warning shots 2” through the whole states, saigon of course had to pay a visit at lanterns radio show. this is about mc battles and sai knows what he’s talking about. peep it. kay-one-ex’d out: k1x four e two tone fullzip hoody, k1x the ballers effect tee and […]

Cardi B Lands Movie Deal

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Thu Jan 18 08:03:36 PST 2018

Cardi B has landed her first movie deal. According to reports, Cardi is set to start filming in March, so we could be seeing her on the big screen a...

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Warning Shots

by troj @ k1x.com » saigon

Mon May 30 13:21:57 PDT 2011

That is the title of a mixtape released in 2004 by our man Saigon, who recently shot a video to one of the tracks on there. “Color Purple” is the name and the track is still banging. Sai is rocking our “Authentic Baseball Jacket”. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0CUwwB6Sew[/youtube]

Album review: John Hammond, John Hammond Live (1984)

by the newt @ earofnewt.com

Sun Jan 14 19:21:21 PST 2018

ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, JUNE 1, 1984 By Steve Newton If you happened to see John Hammond’s recent Vancouver appearance, this LP–recorded live at McCabe’s Concert Hall in Santa Monica, […]

Maxo Kream – Punken (Album Stream)

by eskay @ Nah Right

Fri Jan 12 10:23:28 PST 2018

Houston’s Maxo Kream delivers Punken, his third full-length since 2015 which takes its title from one of the rapper’s childhood nicknames. The project, lead by the singles “Grannies” and “Bussdown,” features production from The Honorable C.N.O.T.E, Sonny Digital and Tommy Kruise among others, plus guest appearances from Trippie Redd and 03 Greedo. Stream in full […]

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K1X Park Authority 3on3 Basketball Tournament 2017

by Tobi @ k1x.com

Sun Jun 04 05:24:09 PDT 2017

As Cube would say, “…it was a good day.” Here are some of our fave #playhard shots from this year’s sixth installment of the K1X Park Authority – 3on3 basketball tournament… #nevernotballin   Pics by Antje Fuentelsaz   Pics by Phil Balunovic   Pics by Kevin Couliau (Asphalt Chronicles)   Pics by Florian Stielow   Pics […]

Meek Mill Facing Prison Time

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Thu Nov 02 07:44:24 PDT 2017

  Meek Mill is facing almost 2 years of prison time for violating his probation. Meek is set to appear in court on Monday for some serious probation violations in...

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Hải Đăng Vegetarian Restaurant, Saigon

by Tom@VietnamCoracle @ Vietnam Coracle

Fri Dec 01 01:38:36 PST 2017

Hải Đăng is a simple, local, informal vegetarian restaurant in Saigon's Binh Thanh District. The sheer variety and freshness of vegetable dishes on offer (not just tofu and 'fake meat') sets it apart from other Vietnamese vegetarian eateries in the city.... Continue reading →

Mystikal Pleads Not Guilty In Rape & Kidnapping Case

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Tue Dec 19 07:43:04 PST 2017

Mystikal has pleaded not guilty to the rape and kidnapping charges thrown at him. The rapper is facing one count of first degree rape and one count of second degree...

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That’s what we call „workout“

by troj @ k1x.com » saigon

Sun May 22 13:15:26 PDT 2011

Check out Saigon in the snow – in a wifebeater. Of course “It’s cold”. Our “Legendary Trackjacket” keeps the Yardfather warm! Old collection, new track. By the way: “The Greatest Story Never Told” was finally released last month. Cop it! Shit’s crazy! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26c4oVsfIhI[/youtube]

Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Welcome Third Child

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Tue Jan 16 09:31:31 PST 2018

  Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome their third child via surrogate. Kim announced that the baby girl was born healthy, weighing in at 7lbs 6oz on Monday (1/15/17). Check...

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Insider’s View Episode 8 – Fiona Briers

by Sharyn @ Ho Chi Minh City Highlights

Mon Sep 04 22:59:11 PDT 2017

Episode 8 of Insider’s View comes from Fiona Briers who runs the brilliant Bright Solutions in Vietnam. The work they do to empower women and produce gorgeous handicrafts is fabulous. She’s been here almost 9 years so I’d say she...

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King Gizzard sold out Brooklyn Steel, add 2nd night

by Andrew Sacher @ BrooklynVegan

Mon Jan 22 09:35:05 PST 2018

Not only are Australian psych rockers King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard ridiculously prolific, they're also very active tourers... Continue reading…

Lil Peep Dead At 21 Years Old

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Thu Nov 16 10:03:27 PST 2017

  Rapper Lil Peep is dead at 21 years old  after a suspected overdose on his tour bus. According to reports, the New York rapper was found dead on his...

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Boosie Concert Shooting Caught On Camera By Drone

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Tue Nov 07 07:49:53 PST 2017

Boosie’s recent concert had multiple shootings, and one of them was caught on camera by a drone hovering over the event. The drone footage shows concertgoers outside the rappers show...

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Gucci Mane & Keyshia Ka’oir Officially Married

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Wed Oct 18 07:32:59 PDT 2017

Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’oir are officially married. Gucci and Keyshia tied the knot Tuesday (10/17) at the Four Seasons Hotel in Miami and BET paid for the entire event....

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Chance The Rapper Goes After Joe Budden During Concert

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Tue Oct 24 07:52:21 PDT 2017

Chance The Rapper Went After Joe Budden During A Recent Concert. Budden recently criticized Chance‘s new “First World Problems” single for being “too positive.” Chance later responded with a little...

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REAL TALK – SAIGON @ LOUD.COM

by troj @ k1x.com » saigon

Wed Jan 21 12:16:04 PST 2009

take a look at saigon speaking about new projects, sharing his thoughts about new artists in the game, shouting out jay electronica and of course having some words for joe budden after he wrote a „letter to saigon“ gettin’ at sai with different kinda things… it’s on… [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_v0I52iJSc[/youtube] saigon is wearing our k1x ozzy hill […]

Fentanyl Might Have Caused Lil Peep’s Death?

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Mon Nov 27 07:31:47 PST 2017

Police are now looking to see if the very powerful opioid fentanyl played a part in Lil Peep’s death. According to TMZ, police in Tuscon have received multiple tips that the...

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Lil Yachty Inks Deal With Reebok

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Thu Oct 26 07:55:42 PDT 2017

Lil Yachty is the newest rapper to ink a partnership deal with a big athletic apparel company. Yachty took to social media to reveal he is the newest member of...

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“Monsieur Doumer, his Emperor and his King,” Figaro (Paris), 21 January 1898

by timdolinghcmc@gmail.com @ HISTORIC VIETNAM

Sat Jul 15 00:29:31 PDT 2017

The King of Cambodia, H M Norodom I, and the Emperor of Annam, H M Thanh-Thai, have just paid a visit to the Governor-General in Saigon. The stay of the old Khmer sovereign and the young Annamite emperor in the old capital of French Indo-China took place on the occasion of splendid week-long celebrations. Celebrations […]

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K1X Park Authority 2017 – Video Recap

by Tobi @ k1x.com

Wed Jun 07 05:45:26 PDT 2017

The Park Authority 2017 3on3 Basketball Tournament is in the books. Peep the video recap here…! Credit: Fullclip Media feat. Asphalt Chronicles

Offset Dropped Over $500k On Cardi B’s Engagement Ring

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Wed Nov 01 07:32:51 PDT 2017

  Cardi B recently got engaged to Offset of Migos, and the ring is worth a fortune! According to the owner of NYC’s Pristine Jewelers, the ring cost $550K and...

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Migos Allegedly Jump XXXTentacion

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Mon Nov 13 21:39:19 PST 2017

XXXTentacion claims he got jumped by Migos in L.A. and posted a video of one of the members walking away from the fight. X took to Instagram Monday to let...

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5 Things you didn’t know about Saigon!

by troj @ k1x.com » saigon

Wed Dec 15 10:39:51 PST 2010

Our man Saigon recently sat down with the the Urban Daily to talk about the beats Jay-Z took from him and of course “Entourage”. Click the video below to see the interview in its entirety! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRLzNs1hVFo[/youtube]

Lil Durk – 1 (773) Vulture

by eskay @ Nah Right

Fri Jan 12 10:05:24 PST 2018

Lil Durk is the latest rapper to flip that one Logic song which I still haven’t heard. Along with this new drop, Durk announced that his Signed To The Streets 3 mixtape is imminent. Previously: Tee Grizzley & Lil Durk – Bloodas (Mixtape)

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Kevin Gates Gets Official Release Date

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Fri Jan 05 09:02:52 PST 2018

Kevin Gates is set to be released from prison in just a few days. Gates has been locked up for about 9 months now after he was sent to a...

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SAI @ Ihiphop

by troj @ k1x.com » saigon

Wed Mar 04 09:59:43 PST 2009

brian in the office of ihiphop.com for a couple of minutes talking ‘bout what’s next. interview obviously took place before recording the “album-in-24-hours” with statik cause here he’s about “warning shots 2”. whatever it is, please make sure you drop it. saigon is wearing our k1x “stormbreaker jacket”.

Ty Dolla $ign & YG Pay Aussie Soccer Star Mega Bucks For Nightclub Beatdown

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Mon Dec 11 07:41:23 PST 2017

Ty Dolla Sign and YG paid at least $100k to the Australian soccer star who they allegedly beat up to avoid a potential lawsuit. According to TMZ, Nelly Yoa claims...

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Kim Kardashian And Kanye West’s Son Hospitlized For Pneumonia

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Tue Jan 02 09:59:16 PST 2018

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s son, Saint West, was hospitalized last week for pneumonia. According to TMZ, the 2-year-old was taken to an L.A. hospital Thursday with pneumonia, and both Kim...

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Kim Kardashian Reveals Sex Of Her & Kanye’s Third Child

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Wed Nov 15 07:54:20 PST 2017

Kim Kardashian & Kanye West are expecting their 3rd child and Kim has confirmed the gender of the child. Kim accidentally spilled the tea during a recent interview with Ellen,...

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Remy Ma Is Pregnant?

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Fri Dec 29 07:47:07 PST 2017

Did Papoose reveal that Remy Ma is pregnant again? Papoose took to Instagram to post a photo of a sign that said, “Ultra Sound Waiting Room,” with the caption “#blacklove How...

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Spotted: Saigon

by troj @ k1x.com » saigon

Wed Apr 10 09:41:46 PDT 2013

Giddy, who has been on the road through the States for a minute now, met his buddy Sway (MTV News) at an instore session during his current U.S. tour. Make sure to catch him live. Saigon is the truth! Saigon is wearing the K1X Smokin Camo Snapback Cap.

Binh Chau Hot Springs Resort & Spa

by Tom@VietnamCoracle @ Vietnam Coracle

Fri Nov 17 02:11:50 PST 2017

Just a couple hours' drive from Saigon, Binh Chau Hot Springs Resort & Spa has improved it's facilities and aesthetics in recent years: it's now a lush, relaxing and satisfying retreat from the city.... Continue reading →

Ashanti Speaks On Nelly’s Rape Case… Kinda (Video)

by Shawn @ Rap Basement

Tue Oct 10 07:51:24 PDT 2017

Ashanti spoke on Nelly being accused of rape… Kinda. The singer was at LAX when TMZ asked her about the alleged rape case, and the answer was a deflection. She...

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Meek Mill Sentenced To 2-4 Years In Prison

by Robo @ Rap Basement

Mon Nov 06 16:28:38 PST 2017

Looks like Meek Mill is heading back to prison for at least 2 years. CBS Philly’s Joe Holden reported that the MMG rapper is slated to serve 2-4 yer sin...

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The Coast Road: Saigon to Hoi An & Beyond

by Tom@VietnamCoracle @ Vietnam Coracle

Fri Jan 05 03:48:11 PST 2018

Thanks to new coastal roads, it's now possible to ride from Saigon to Hoi An, and beyond to Dong Hoi, following the coast all the way & avoiding the busy main artery of Highway 1 for the vast majority of the route. This is a salty, sunny, sandy & scenic road trip.... Continue reading →