On The Set: Action Bronson “Stricty 4 My Jeeps”

Saturday, May 11 2013 11:40 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Paparazzi

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That’s a wide load. After the jump, check out Action’s interview with Whoo Kid on Shade 45.

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Behind The Scenes: French Montana x The Weeknd “Gifted”

Saturday, May 11 2013 11:21 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

With his new baby tigers in hand and The Weeknd present, French shot his next video recently and Noisey shares what they filmed on the set. Excuse My French on May 21.

New Music: Jermaine Dupri “Like Whaaat (Remix)”

Saturday, May 11 2013 11:15 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

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As the So So Def camp mourns the loss of Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly, JD gets back into the swing of things and hops on Problem’s “Like Whaaat” for his latest remix.


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Kendrick Lamar Principal For A Day

Saturday, May 11 2013 10:43 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Kendrick took time out during his tour to reward the students at Mount Pleasant High School in Rhode Island for their attendance. As part of the “Get Schooled” program, K-Dot served as their principal for the day.

“Without education you don’t have anything,” said Kendrick, who was a 4.0 student at Centennial High School in L.A. and was the first in his family to graduate from high school. “My teachers were great positive influences in my life. My middle school English teacher was probably the reason I became a rapper. He used to encourage me to write poetry and would challenge me, which helped me improve my vocabulary and made me enjoy writing.”

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Hudson Mohawke Plays New Kanye West

Saturday, May 11 2013 10:12 AM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

During DJ Hudson Mohawke’s set at the Free Form Festival in Poland last night, he played two new Kanye West songs. The first is hard to make out, but it sounds EDM inspired. The second is more audible. Arbitrarily entitled, “New Slaves”.

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New Music: Casey Veggies “Money Don’t Buy Time”

Friday, May 10 2013 9:55 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

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It sure don’t. After announcing he has put his tour with Travi$ Scott on hold, Casey makes things up by liberating a new recording. Produced by Lee Bannon.

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Treach & Kay Gee On The Breakfast Club

Friday, May 10 2013 9:44 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

It sure has been an eventful week. Two thirds of Naughty By Nature stopped by the Breakfast Club to elaborate on the ongoing issue with Vin Rock and a recent physical altercation. Oy vey!

Kanye West vs. Pole & Paparazzi

Friday, May 10 2013 7:06 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Next time you see Ye in the streets, please no photos. While trying to avoid the paparazzi outside of a restaurant, Kanye accidentally smacked his head into a pole. Afterward, he spazzed on the lingering paps.

The Round Up: Kid Capri

Friday, May 10 2013 6:49 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

At the Scratch DJ Academy, Kid Capri sat with Shaheem Reid in the latest The Round Up episode. Capri spoke on his most memorable moments during his career and everything else in between.

New Music: Raekwon “Son Of Sam”

Friday, May 10 2013 6:07 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Music

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While David Berkowitz sits behind bars, Raekwon delivers some heat over Frank D and RoadsArt’s soul clap.