Archive for September, 2011

Yelawolf Hard White Tour Video

Friday, September 23 2011 3:40 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Yela is kicking off his Hard White Tour in Starkville, MS next Wednesday and here’s a clip of what to expect. Full dates here. Get Radioactive on October 25.

Breaks: We Made It

Friday, September 23 2011 2:39 PM EST | Posted by: Ty Kidd | Posted in: Blog, Breaks

Analyzin’ the world, fantasizin’ about girls.

Ty Kidd

Previously: Gotta Be Strong

J.Cole VIP “A Dollar And A Dream” Giveaway

Friday, September 23 2011 2:26 PM EST | Posted by: Rap Radar | Posted in: Blog

This Sunday, Jermaine is holding court at the Roseland Ballroom for only a $1.00. Can’t beat that! Tickets go on sale at noon the day of the concert at the Roseland box office. You can also pick up tickets at New York Jimmy Jazz locations. Doors open at 7 P.M.

Every day until showtime, we’re giving away a set of tickets for you and a guest to kick it with the RapRadar crew. First one to email us rapradarcontests@gmail.com with your full name with “Cole World” in the subject wins.

UPDATE: We’re done, son. Congrats to Eugene.

50 Cent Playground Book Cover

Friday, September 23 2011 2:00 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, True Story

50′s hitting the playground for his new literary project. Up top is the cover courtesy of hhnm. Book hits stores November 1st.

Thirteen-year-old Butterball doesn’t have much going for him. He’s teased mercilessly about his weight. He hates the Long Island suburb his mom moved them to and wishes he still lived with his dad in the city. And now he’s stuck talking to a totally out-of-touch therapist named Liz.

Liz tries to uncover what happened that day on the playground – a day that landed one kid in the hospital and Butterball in detention. Butterball refuses to let her in on the truth, and while he evades her questions, he takes readers on a journey through the moments that made him into the playground bully he is today.

This devastating yet ultimately redemptive story is told in voice-driven prose and accented with drawings and photographs, making it a natural successor to The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian.

Loosely inspired by 50 Cent’s own adolescence, and written with his fourteen-year-old son in mind, Playground is sure to captivate wide attention – and spark intense discussion.

Common Freestyle At University Of Illinois

Friday, September 23 2011 1:44 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Hey YN get a load of this. The day before yesterday, Common brought his book’s promo to the University of Illinois and gave the students and faculty a what—yup, another freestyle.

Sidebar: Common Speaks On His Upcoming Album

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New Music: Plies Ft. Jeremih x Ludacris “Just (The Tip)”

Friday, September 23 2011 12:43 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

Just when you thought Plies couldn’t get any more explicit, take a listen to his latest recording featuring Jeremih and Ludacris. Here’s a tip: Condoms are cheaper than diapers. Purple Heart coming soon.

Paul Rosenberg Curates Shady Museum Pt.1

Friday, September 23 2011 12:24 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Shot during last weekend’s Brisk Bodega event, Shady Records co-founder Paul Rosenberg, reflects on Eminem’s formative years and the artifacts on display. Not bad for a couple of guys from Detroit. More footage to come.

Kendrick Lamar “Sway In The Morning” Freestyle

Friday, September 23 2011 12:01 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

Kendrick Lamar returned to Sway In The Morning recently and spit a few bars over the Shade 45 airwaves. After the jump, he speaks on working with Dre and swears that Detox is currently being mixed.

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New Video: The Jacka Ft. Laroo x J-Stalin “All We Do (Remix)”

Friday, September 23 2011 11:39 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Jacka and his boys make a movie outta ‘em for his new visual in support of The Indictment. Album gets handed down next Tuesday.

New Music: Ja Rule “Falling To Pieces”

Friday, September 23 2011 10:37 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

Ja’s Pain Is Love 2 has recently been pushed back. As a result, he’s releasing his Pre-PIL2 EP as a warm up. Here’s his latest offering with his go-to producer, 7 Aurelius.

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