In keeping with the culture of “Everything’s bigger in Texas,” the Houston Department of Health & Human Services has teamed up with H-Town’s top hip-hop radio station KBXX-FM 97.9 The Box and the NAACP Houston Branch to host the largest HIV/STD screening event in Houston. Amerigroup Community Care is sponsoring the effort which is dubbed Hip Hop for HIV Awareness.

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Rukus - “Life of A Star” [Produced by: J Slikk]

Ruk went in on this one. It’s either the AC or this dusky joint really gave me goose bumps the first time I heard it.

Says Rukus: “With all the blending of the hip hop genre with r&b I wanted to work on a project that’s more gritty and gets back to just rhyming. What better than to rap over J Slikk’s dusty beats. This is the first in a series.”

Slim Thug - “Welcome to Houston” (Feat. Chamillionaire, Z-Ro, Lil Keke, & UGK)
If H-town is ever going to regain its hegemony on hip-hop it’ll require a collective effort. This is a good start.

Godwon - Fire

If you’ve never heard of Godwon, this track is for you. It’s like autobiography on wax. Pull up a chair, grab a cold drink, and crank your speakers wayyy up. Feedback, criticism, or fridge-throwing is always welcome.

Previously:
Godwon - CREAM Freestyle

Godwon - CREAM Freestyle

Who drops a CREAM freestyle in 2009, right? Well, that’s what I thought until I hit the play button. Now there’s a harmonious riot going on in my speakers. I couldn’t resist the urge to share.

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Next time you receive an international credit scam email, it might be from Willie D (of Geto Boys fame). D was arrested by the FBI at George Bush International Airport last night for some shady dealings. Read the rest of this entry »

Mike Jones’ heavily bejeweled Ice Age pendant was stolen from his neck in what the Bayou city rapper described as a “learning lesson” (not to be confused with a teaching lesson). Peep MJ’s account of the unfortunate incident:

“I was asleep in my house one day, I woke up, and my homie stole it from me,” Mike Jones explained to BallerStatus. “They stole the [white platinum] chain, the bracelet, and the watch, but I still got my ring though. I’m good. All that was insured, so all that’s coming back.”

[Ballerstatus]

Nothing like some good ol’ Houston-bred hood rap to spice up a lazy Hump Day. I feel so much better after watching this.

Rick Ross - Down South Hustlaz (Ft. Bun B, Trae, Willie D, Young Buck)

Congrats to Ricky Rawls for mastering Mike Jones Formula Formula for Industry Domination. Also, extra kudos for blatantly admitting that you swiped your debut album title from Bun B.

[Raise a bottle of OJ to: Legend]

Oh hey, it’s King Koopa with a rather fierce freestyle over Rick Ross’ “Mayback Music” beat.

Pop the lid for a bonus video of Chamillionaire and Famous being sexually assaulted by groupies in Pasadena, TX. Jump to 0:25 to see one classy lady showing off her “G-i.”
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