Rap Radar

J.Cole’s in the Big Apple and swung by Hot 97 to kick it with Flex. And over some classic instrumentals, Cole decides to bless the mic with a freestyle. Born Sinner is now available here.

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Old pic, new visit. Jadakiss returned to Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds podcast. In the hour discussion, he discussed fatherhood, his career, Allen Iverson and more.

For the next 45 minutes, Terius went one-on-one-on one with Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg’s podcast. During this discussion he spoke on the success of “Umbrella” and tons more.

The late Big Pun’s son Chris Rivers kicked it with Peter Rosenberg’s late night show. He spoke on his music, his pops,  and relationship with Fat Joe. Above, he cracks the mic over “Quiet Storm” and “The Roc”. Not bad.

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Hours after Papoose made his Summer Jam appearance, Ebro and Rosenberg called up Pap for his side of the story. It’s a Nacirema Dream come true.

Fab too had a few guests up his sleeve last night. During his slot, Meek Mill returned to the stage for ”Racked Up Shawty” while Pusha assisted him for “Life Is So Exciting”. Saving the best for last, Kimberly then emerged on the stage for “Queen Bitch”.

You can always expect the unexpected at Summer Jam. Papoose proved this last night when he hit the stage for an impromptu performance. This morning, Hot 97′s morning drive explained how Pap made it to the main event. Apparently, he exhausted the remaining time from Kendrick Lamar’s set. Ebro aintevenknowit.

Look who snuck through the back door. Before Summer Jam came to a close, Papoose somehow made it to the main stage and performed his single, “Get At Me”.  Sometimes, you just have to take what you want. Free Remy Ma!

Thousands watched 2 Chainz yesterday during Hot 97′s annual Summer Jam concert  at MetLife Stadium. During his set, he premiered his new record, “Feds Watching”. Luckily for us, Nigel D was there to capture it on film. New album coming September 10. Nicki Minaj joins him for “I Luv Dem Strippers” below.

Wale visited Hot 97 earlier. He spoke on releasing The Gifted a week after Kanye, J.Cole, and Mac Miller, the cover art, Twitter, Tiara Thomas signing with another label and Sunday’s Summer Jam.

Below, he chops it up with Power 105 and discusses his Rihanna remix, giving out Jordan 3s to commemorate his third album, his recent convo with Jay-Z and more.