Has Ludacris’ Guest Verse Game Improved On John Legend’s “Tonight”? (Listen & Download)

Posted by Danielle Harling on 01/25/12 | Filed under Downloads, Ludacris, John Legend

I'm sure we're probably all still trying to forget that worrisome Ludacris verse on Future's "Blow." I still can't believe an average rapper like Future put in a more solid verse than Luda. But it looks like we've now got a new guest verse from Ludacris and this time it's on John Legend's "Tonight (Best You Ever Had)." Right off the bat I have to say that I don't find this song to be very enjoyable. Listen and download...

Did Ludacris Drops HIs Wackest Verse Ever on Future’s “Blow”? (Listen & Download)

Posted by Danielle Harling on 01/11/12 | Filed under Top Stories, Downloads, Ludacris, Rocko, Future

Truthfully, I kind of thought it would be a wrap for Future after the "Tony Montana" buzz died down but the kid's still going. He's got an upcoming mixtape titled "Astronaut Status" and he just released "Blow" a single featuring Ludacris and Rocko. For me "Blow" is your standard "I'm not quite sure what he's talking about but I'd sure like to hear this in the club" song. Listen and download...

Rap Lines That Make No Fu**ing Sense: Fabolous Calls Out Luda Over Dead Presidents

Posted by Nathan S. on 12/22/11 | Filed under Features, Rap Lines That Make No Sense, Ludacris, Fabolous, Best of 2011

Today is a glorious day! Or at least it is if you're a rap blogger who's devoted an unhealthy portion of his life to hunting down "Rap Lines That Make No Fucking Sense". (Quick pause - if you have no idea what I'm talking about get caught up here.) Man this has been a long time coming. Allow me to explain....

From Lupe to Luda, All the Dopeness You Missed Over the Holidays (Video & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 11/28/11 | Filed under Downloads, Features, Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco, Video, Wale, Mac Miller, Black Star

Believe it or not, this rappity rap blogging thing is more than a full time job. So when the holidays hit I seize the chance to eat, sleep, hang out with the fam and otherwise be a normal, functioning member of society. But Mondays here, which means it's back to RefinedHype's obsessive rap nerdery. See more...

These American Music Awards Performances Are Softer Than Puppies Wearing Cashmere Sweaters (Video)

Posted by Danielle Harling on 11/21/11 | Filed under Drake, Nicki Minaj, Ludacris, Chris Brown, Vidoes

If it wasn't for the internet we'd actually have to sit through over three hours of boring awards presentations, dry commentary, and more just to watch a handful of mediocre performances. Can you imagine? So once again thank you internet. While the AMA's consisted of quite a few performances from rappers I was amazed at how pop their performances all were. See more...

Ludacris Settles This Drake/Big Sean Pause Flow Thing for Good

Posted by Nathan S. on 11/17/11 | Filed under Top Stories, Features, Drake, Ludacris, Big Sean, Rap Nerdery

After reading our extensive investigation into the origins of the Elongated Pause Flow that Drake made so insanely popular last year he decided to weigh in with a little "History Lesson". Turns out that flow goes all the way back to ATCQ in 1993. See more...

Ludacris Drops Surprisingly Forgettable “1.21 Gigawatts” Mixtape (Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 11/15/11 | Filed under Downloads, Mixtapes, Ludacris

I promise I'm going to confine my complaints to one paragraph. Let's get it over with. First, shame on you for putting a Lamborghini on the cover of a mixtape called "1.21 Gigawatts". "Back to the Future" is literally my favorite flick of all time - a blown chance at a DeLorean reference like that is unforgivable. Listen and download...

Muthaf**ka, I Can’t Help But Like Ludacris’ “Can You Buy That?” (Listen & Download)

I'm getting so tired of this luxury rap, especially in the midst of a recession that has so many struggling to keep diapers on their children, but I just can't help but like Ludacris' new release, "Muthafu*ka Can You Buy That?" Goddamnit, I just can't help myself when the Ludameister flows like this. Listen and download...

Ludacris Stops Sucking, Joins Big K.R.I.T. for “I’m On Fire” (Listen & Download)

Posted by Nathan S. on 10/26/11 | Filed under Top Stories, Refined Picks, Downloads, Ludacris, Big K.R.I.T.

It sounds ridiculous to say that Ludacris was in a slump considering he's been the most consistent emcee in the game, but it was starting to feel like the man was off his game. I think we can all agree his BET Cypher was lazy at best, and his last release with Gucci was lame (and not because it was with with Gucci). Listen and download...

Let’s Hear Jeezy, Luda & a Fat Guy Brag About How Much “Money” They Have (Listen & Download)

Posted by Danielle Harling on 07/15/11 | Filed under Top Stories, Downloads, Ludacris, Young Jeezy, DJ Khaled

Wanna know what DJ Khaled, Young Jeezy, and Ludacris' "Money" is all about in a nutshell? Well, here goes: "I have money. You don't. Take that, take that." But aside from all the bragging "Money" is kind of a hot song, minus Khaled rapping of course. Technically, I'm not even sure if he's rapping on the song. Maybe he's just talking. Listen and download...