Archive for June, 2009

Buckshot x KRS-One Performance At B.B. Kings

Thursday, June 25 2009 4:17 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Live Show

Krishna and Buckshot perform “Robot” off their upcoming album, Survival Skills at B.B. Kings in New York City. The clip also features commentary from The Alchemist, Treach, and Raekwon.  

Fat Joe Takes A Look At Himself

Thursday, June 25 2009 3:23 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Rap Radar Exclusives Video

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To celebrate Jonathan Mannion’s exhibition opening at the Milk Gallery, Joe Crack came through to show his support and ended up seeing a familiar face. 

Rick Ross Titles Next Album "Teflon Don"

Thursday, June 25 2009 3:06 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: True Story

Guest Starring John Gotti?

Props: MTV 

Snoop Dogg Kicks Mike Tyson's Ass

Thursday, June 25 2009 2:54 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Clutch

…In Fight Night Round 4 that is. In the clip, Snoop and Iron Mike go head to head at the video games’ launch party in L.A.

Spotted: Kuhvet via KonsoleKingz

Hurricane Chris Performs At The Louisiana House of Representatives

Thursday, June 25 2009 2:41 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Live Show
 
This is just bizaree. At the 4:59 mark, a suited Hurricane Chris performs his hit, “Halle Berry (She Fine)” at the Lousiana House of Representatives. This can’t be life.

Nas x Damaian Marley "Distant Relatives" Preview

Thursday, June 25 2009 2:32 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus

Here’s a look at God Son’s and Bob’s son in the stu working on Distant Relatives. I’m anxious to see how this turns out.

Props: Eskay’s Website

Previously: Nas x Damian Marley: E Pluribus Unum (Part 1) & (Part 2)

                   New Music: Nas x Damian Marley “We Are One” (Snippet)

The Roots Premiere "How I Got Over" On Jimmy Fallon

Thursday, June 25 2009 2:25 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Live Show
 
Last night, The Roots debuted their first single and title track on their own nightly gig. How’s that for convenience.
 

Jonathan Mannion: Jay-Z's Hard Knock Life Outtake

Thursday, June 25 2009 6:20 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Rap Radar Exclusives Video

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Somewhere in my hip-hop treasure trove, I have another variation of this image as a Hard Knock Life Vol. 2 promo poster. Taking a trip down memeory lane, Jon gives the skinny on the shoot and how Jigga’s royal blue Bentley crushed the block—and ego’s. 

Jonathan Mannion: Notorious B.I.G. At The Palladium

Thursday, June 25 2009 5:47 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Rap Radar Exclusives Video

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Last night was the opening of celebrity photographer Johnathan Mannion‘s three week long exhibition at the Milk Gallery in New York City. For 15 years, he’s captured some of hip-hop’s most iconic images. Above, he gives the story behind The Notorious B.I.G.’s photograph at the Palladium. More footage on the way.

No Country For New Artists

Wednesday, June 24 2009 10:29 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Focus

During Busta Rhymes’ soliloquy, the crowd boo’s him when he mentions Kid Cudi. FYI: Buss, Dwayne’s NOT a new artist.

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