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Last month, Mobb Deep celebrated the 20th anniversary of their sophomore album, 'The Infamous.' As the NBA Playoffs heat up, the Queens duo decided to drop a remix to their classic "Survival of the Fittest" for ESPN. -
Rich Homie Quan "Hurt" By Young Thug's Diss, Rapper Tells ESPN's 'Highly Questionable' [WATCH]
Last month, Rich Homie Quan gave a nonchalant response to Young Thug's diss. More recently, he appeared on ESPN's Highly Questionable and admitted that he was hurt. -
Tim McGraw Narrated a Documentary About Shaquille O'Neal and Former LSU Coach Dale Brown
Tim McGraw's voice will grace ESPN's upcoming documentary about the relationship between Shaquille O'Neal and former Louisiana State University basketball coach, Dale Brown. "Shaq & Dale" is the next film to be featured in the SEC Storied series and it will air on April 13 on the SEC Network. McGraw was tapped as the narrative because he grew up in Louisiana and is a fan of LSU. -
Action Bronson on the Highs and Lows of Altercations with Fans
Action Bronson went on ESPN's "Highly Questionable" to discuss fighting some of his worst moments and greatest hits when dealing with fans who jump on his stage during a performance. -
Stuart Scott: ESPN Anchor Gets Touching Tributes From President Obama and Michael Jordan
President Barack Obama and Michael Jordan -- probably the greatest athlete in American history -- both offered their condolences to Scott's family after the 49-year-old succumbed to cancer. -
Hip-Hop Artists React to News of ESPN's Stuart Scott's Passing Via Twitter
The relationship between competitive sports and hip-hop is an inspiring and important one. With many athletes looking to performing artists for motivational soundtracks to their daily workouts and hip-hop artists supporting athletes just the same, both teams were affected by today's news that ESPN sports anchor Stuart Scott has died after battling cancer.ESPN reported that the beloved anchor has lost his battle with cancer at age 49.Stuart Scott was known for interjecting elements of hip-hop culture into his reporting, such as coining hip catchphrases such as "Cooler than the other side of the pillow," and "Boo-Yah," to name a couple, to an audience hungry for journalists mixing it up in their reporting.As ESPN President John Skipper said, Scott spoke to athletes with a flair that "changed everything."The reporter was an inspiration for many beyond the realms of sports reporting and was known for pushing the envelope in everything he did.Stuart Scott worked at ESPN for 21 years, and in July accepted the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance, stating, "When you die, it does not mean that you lose to cancer. You beat cancer by how you live, why you live and in the manner in which you live."Clearly an inspiration to many. Check out what some members of the hip-hop community are saying on Twitter after hearing the news: -
Run the Jewels Song Plays in ESPN Commercial for NFL Playoff Game [WATCH]
Run the Jewels received more national attention this weekend when ESPN aired a promo for yesterday, Jan. 3's NFL playoff game between the Carolina Panthers and the Arizona Cardinals. The commercial features players from both teams getting psyched for the game while the band's lead single from their self-titled debut plays, "Deadspin" notes.Killer Mike and El-P had a big year in 2014. The duo dropped its second studio album, "Run the Jewels 2," in October. It hit No. 50 on the "Billboard 200" behind singles like "Blockbuster Pt. 1," "Oh My Darling (Don't Cry)" and "Close Your Eyes (And Count to F--k)." The effort topped year-end lists by tons of media outlets."On their second album as Run the Jewels, noise-loving Brooklyn rapper-producer El-P and Atlanta's Killer Mike make the most explosive hip-hop you'll hear all year. The best tracks give criminal-minded menace a radical edge: 'Close Your Eyes (And Count to F--k)' is a prison-riot fantasy, and on the blazing 'All Due Respect,' Mike hints at the roots of his messed-up ways," "Rolling Stone" wrote, giving the album four out of five stars. -
ESPN's Stuart Scott Dead at 49: 'SportsCenter' Anchor Remembered as Inspiration Following Cancer Battle
Longtime ESPN anchor Stuart Scott, who had been battling cancer since 2007, succumbed to the disease earlier today, Jan. 4, at age 49. Scott was a mainstay on the sports network, which he joined in 1993, sharing his signature phrase "as cool as the other side of the pillow" and relentless energy with a national audience that loved the commentator. The ESPN community shared their memories of the beloved anchor after the news broke."ESPN and everyone in the sports world have lost a true friend and a uniquely inspirational figure in Stuart Scott," ESPN President John Skipper said in a statement. "Who engages in mixed-martial arts training in the midst of chemotherapy treatments? Who leaves a hospital procedure to return to the set? His energetic and unwavering devotion to his family and to his work while fighting the battle of his life left us in awe, and he leaves a void that can never be replaced."Scott was brought to the network in the early 1990s to help carry the ESPN2 brand. His style spoke to a younger generation, making the anchor a quick fan favorite on the network's flagship program, "SportsCenter." He reported on the MLB playoffs, NBA Finals and the Final Four in addition to sitting down with sports legends like Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan. He also shined in the network's hilarious commercial spots. -
ESPN College Football Playoffs Score Largest Cable Audiences of All Time
There's little room for argument: The inaugural round of the College Football Playoffs was a rousing success. The two games were played on New Year's Day, with Oregon smashing previously undefeated Florida State and Ohio State upsetting top-ranked Alabama. -
Snoop Dogg and Son Cordell Broadus to Star in ESPN's High School Football Reality Show [WATCH]
In case you didn't know, Snoop Dogg's son, Cordell Broadus, is a solid football player. He's actually one of he top college prospects in the nation at wide receiver. ESPN jumped at the opportunity to document the whole process recently in a a new reality show 'Snoop & Son: A Dad's Dream,' Vibe notes. A trailer for the series dropped today (Dec. 19) and it doesn't look half bad. -
Nicki Minaj Visits Kenny Mayne on ESPN’s 'SportsCenter,' Talks Football and New Album 'The Pinkprint' [WATCH]
Nicki Minaj recently stopped by ESPN's SportsCenter and paid Kenny Mayne a visit. While on the show, Minaj talked football and her new album, 'The Pinkprint.' -
ScHoolboy Q Calls Kathy Griffin His ‘Secret Lover’ During ESPN Interview Following Comedian's Nicki Minaj Booty Challenge [WATCH]
Kathy Griffin has some kind of hold on these rappers. ScHoolboy Q recently went onto ESPN's Highly Questionable show and called the comedian his "secret lover" following her Nicki Minaj booty challenge.
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