Archive for September, 2011

When I Was 17: Wyclef

Sunday, September 25 2011 1:42 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Before the refugee from Haiti scored his way to the top of the charts and got into politics, a young Clef wanted a jheri curl, had to enroll in summer school to graduate and took a L in a battle rap.

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Mobb Deep Announces EP Title

Sunday, September 25 2011 12:35 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Havoc and Prodigy plan to give soft white a makeover this Fall with their new project, The Black Cocaine EP. Disc drops Black Friday, November 25th.

Lil Wayne Freestyles In Hawaii

Sunday, September 25 2011 11:05 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Aloha! Tunechi crossed the Pacific to the 50th State and performed at the Neal S. Blaisdell Center last night. At the close of his set, Weezy treated the audience with a new freestyle. Sure beats a luau.

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Nicki Minaj Performs At iHeart Radio Festival

Sunday, September 25 2011 10:48 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Several hours ago, Nicki Minaj hit the stage at the iHeart Radio Festival in Las Vegas. She performed her verse from Birdman’s new single amongst her other notable tracks. Prior to her performance, she phoned Ryan Seacrest‘s show.

New Music: Jim Jones “Jungle Brothers Freestyle”

Sunday, September 25 2011 10:07 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

Jomo comes through with a new freestyle over the Jungle Brothers’ classic instrumental. Spooky remedy.

Sidebar: “Loddi Doddi” Ft. Sen City & Mel Matrix

New Video: J.Cole “Daddy’s Little Girl”

Sunday, September 25 2011 3:23 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

During the wee hours of the morning, Jermaine released a video for his album’s final bonus track. Poppa says make sure you cop, Cole World: The Sideline Story this Tuesday.

Jay-Z Brings Out Alicia Keys In Vegas

Saturday, September 24 2011 11:55 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

After Alicia premiered her new ballad at the MGM Grand Arena, Hov took over last night’s iHeartRadio festival and brought out Ms. Keys for “Empire State Of Mind”. Let’s hear it for Sin City.

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New Video: Papoose “Shot Caller”

Saturday, September 24 2011 11:40 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Papoose hits the streets and is calling shots of his own for his take of French Montana’s track. Off his King Of NY mixtape.

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Black Star & Common “Respiration” In Chicago

Saturday, September 24 2011 10:19 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

Last night, Mos Def and Talib Kweli brought their current tour to the House Of Blues in the Windy City and brought out the Chi’s own Common for a live performance of their track. What a breath of fresh air.

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New Video: Waka Flocka & Slim Dunkin x Yung Joey “Banned From The Club”

Saturday, September 24 2011 9:58 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Not even the bouncers can prevent these three in the club. Here’s the latest visual in support of Waka and Slim’s latest joint mixtape, Twin Towers 2. If we don’t have to leave, where’s the VIP?

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