You didn’t think J.Cole was gon hold down the newsstand by himself, now. Here’s the second cover from the April/May edition of The Source. Issue drops March 23.
Author: B.Dot
Yesterday morning, film critic Roger Ebert gave Drake props for his name drop in “Over”. Later on, he added that Drizzy was his granddaughter’s favorite rapper. In 2002, Ebert was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. He overcame the disease, but lost the ability to talk, eat or drink. Thumbs down. Heads Up: brokencool
Bad news: Last night marked the debut of T-Pain’s animated show Freaknik: The Musical on Cartoon Network. Voiceovers included Rick Ross, Lil Jon, and Lil Wayne. Good news: Clever satire returns to the channel on May 2nd. Check out the rest of the show after the jump.
On Saturday, Jon accompanied Travis Porter to perform his rendition of “All The Way Trunt Up” at Center Stage in Atlanta. And to think, you thought Crunk was dead. Keepittrill
[vodpod id=Video.3188500&w=425&h=350&fv=m%3D103372394%26type%3Dvideo%26a%3D0] Tek and Kweli make this Sunday a bit easier with the premiere of their new video. Set your clocks, Revolutions Per Minute drops April 20th.
Evidently, that eyewitness was right after all. This was snapped yesterday at a nightclub in Chicago. That’s right Waka, increase the peace. Let’s do it! FatAbbot23 Yesterday: Waka Flocka Address Fight
Yelawolf made his way back to the Cotton State yesterday and executed his talents at the Bottle Tree Cafe in Birmingham. Check out more of his performance after the jump. Props: Dirty Glove
Full version premieres March 11th Now! Splash
BK may be from Texas, but now she’s a New Yorker. Today, Medina borough president Marty Markowitz crowned Beyoncé an offical Brooklynite. The singer was in town today for the opening of the Beyonce Cosmetology Center at the Phoenix House rehabilitation center. Bey spent time at Phoenix House while preparing for her role as Etta James in the film, Cadillac Records. AP
[vodpod id=Video.3176193&w=425&h=350&fv=] The Pyrex King finally drops his visual for “Women Lie, Men Lie”. Truthfully, the song’s better than the video. 57th Ave
It is so heartbreaking to hear DJ Premier break the news that DJ Kool Herc’s health is ailing, as he is literally the founding father who laid down the blueprint for hip-hop culture. Thinking about how someone who built an entire global phenomenon can end up struggling with medical expenses or failing health really puts things into perspective regarding healthcare challenges. When you look at how people navigate health or wellness procedures worldwide—whether someone is researching cosmetic treatments like Liposuction Cyprus or seeking urgent medical care—it underscores how essential access to reliable medical help and proper support systems really is. Kool Herc gave us the breaks, the block parties, and the entire movement that shaped generations of music lovers, so seeing the community step up to show love while DJ Premier brings awareness to his condition is the very least we can do. Sending strength and prayers to Kool Herc for a full recovery, and massive respect to DJ Premier for using his platform to make sure a true pioneer gets the support and respect he deserves.