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Mozart Takes on Skrillex in Latest 'Epic Rap Battle'

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:09:29 +0000

If you haven’t checked out YouTube’s ‘Epic Rap Battles of History‘ then you are severely missing out. In this newest video, famed historical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart takes on modern day electronic musician Skrillex. The battle consists of some great wordplay, with lyrics that hit each of its battlers pretty deep. Skrillex claims Mozart “died [...]

'Save the Date' Bar Mitzvah Rap Will Make Your Day

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:59:50 +0000

Daniel decided to become a rapper before becoming a man. In this unusual save-the-date video for his bar mitzvah, Atlanta resident Daniel takes a very hip-hop approach to letting people know he’ll be called to the Torah on May 11 of this year. Is the video good? Well, let’s just say it’s bound to haunt [...]

Rapping Weatherman Stages Epic Mother Nature Vs. Old Man Winter Rap Battle

Emerald Catron — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:48:12 +0000

You can cross two internet hits off your list with this one short video. The rapping weatherman is back, and this time he's tipping his hat to Epic Rap Battles. He's decided to make a rap battle of his own -- Mother Nature vs. O

Drake Foolishly Demands Payment for 'YOLO' Usage

Tom Blunt — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 19:59:54 +0000

Drake has begun insisting that retailers cut him a check for usage of the slogan ‘YOLO’ on merchandise. However, the rapper didn’t invent the term… he merely popularized it. As even your grandmother probably knows by now, YOLO stands for “You Only Live Once.” While Drake’s 2011 song ‘The Motto’ certainly spread the word around, [...]

Big Boi Serenades Us With 'How the Grinch Told Christmas'

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:28:14 +0000

One of the best ways to celebrate the holiday season is by reading a few timeless Christmas stories. We mean the ones we read as kids and know by heart: 'The Night Before Christmas,' 'The Nutcracker' and, probably our favorite, Dr. Seuss's 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas.' Because there's nothing more festive than an ugly green guy having a change of heart and reluctantly getting into the festive spirit. Classic.

Lauren Alaina Covers U2′s 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For,' Raps Jason Aldean's 'Dirt Road Anthem'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:37 +0000

Lauren Alaina ventured way outside of her set list to reward an auditorium full of hard-working high school students in suburban Virgina last week. During a visit to James River High School in Midlothian, Va., the 17-year-old singer sampled hits by U2 and Jason Aldean.