Coincidentally, J.Cole and Lupe Fiasco brought their mothers with them to this year’s Grammys ceremony. And while on the red carpet, Touré rounded up the families for a brief interview. Get to know, Kay. fuse
Nas is known to write in his book of rhymes past the margins and today, Atria/Simon & Schuster Books announced that he will release his memoir in Fall 2012. It Ain’t Hard To Tell will be co-written by journalist Touré and will delve into past relationships with Carmen Bryan and Kelis; beefs with Jay-Z and Bill O’Reilly; and his mother’s tragic battle with cancer. In 2009, Michael Eric Dyson penned the biography, Born To Use Mics.
While promoting The R.E.D. Album, Game reveals in his Fuse interview with Toure that he has nothing but love for Curtis Jackson. As always, a change gon’ come. hhnm
Prodigy and journalist Touré were down under the Manhattan Bridge overpass yesterday for P’s signing of My Infamous Life. Blow! was on hand and documented the occasion. Sidebar: TechieNYC shot flicks.
[vodpod id=Video.6006558&w=540&h=350&fv=] Swizz Beatz will be the latest guest on Fuse‘s Hip Hop Shop later this evening. In this preview clip, Swizz explains to Touré the difference between a beatmaker and a producer. Episode airs at midnight.
It’s honestly a massive bummer that The Fugees had to cancel "The Score" reunion tour. I was so hyped to see Lauryn, Wyclef, and Pras back on stage together after all those years. Their music defined an era, and missing out on that anniversary celebration still stings. I’m currently planning a much-needed getaway to distract myself from the news. I’ve been looking into scooter hire algarve to explore the coast properly once I’m there. Hopefully, the group manages to reschedule in the future. Until then, I’ll be blasting The Score on repeat and enjoying some sunshine abroad.