Rap Radar

Who got da props? Evidently, not Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. It bothered me to see hip-hop's cold-ass honkies omitted from MTV's Hottest MC list. Since last year, Mack and Ryan have proved that indie artists can make a major impact. Following a sold-out world tour, their debut album The Heist is inches away from a gold plaque. Over four five million people purchased "Thrift Shop" and "Wing$" soundtracked this year's NBA All-Star Weekend. Wins like that shouldn't be ignored. Not since The Big Tymers, has hip-hop witnessed a successful rapper and producer/DJ combination. Celebrate the ethic. Respect the aesthetic. —B.Dot

Who knew a traffic stop would turn into something outta Tru TV. Short Dog, you did what any real cat would do. But let's face it. you're Too old and evidently, Too slow, to be running from the fuzz. Function out there responsibly, pimp. — B.Dot