Author: B.Dot
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Rap’s Medusa Erykah Badu scribbled her John Hancock on 100 limited edition prints of herself created by artist Steven Lopez. Now, if she could only use her magic powers to get Jay Electronica to sign a recording contract, we’d be on to something!
Props: Grandgood

Here’s a new cut from former BFFs, BFFs, Kid Cudi and Wale. And please, for the love of Ray J, will you rappers cut it out with the goddamn Auto-Tune.
“With only two songs, look what i did”
*blank stare*
“Look Up In Da Stars”
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Props broken cool via gowherehiphop
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“Yo, call me the Bob Backlund, I’ll break backs on hoes that look like Toni Braxton.”
Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg went one on one with WWE WWF Superstars at the Wrestlemania 25 press conference. It’s crazy that Wrestlemania is in it’s 25th year. Remember when they sold out the Pontiac Silver Dome?! Growing up, Hulk Hogan was a notch below God in my eyes. And whenever Wrestlemania or any PPV rolled around, I had the illegal cable box ready to go— that is of course, until it got too hot and I had to unplug it for 30 seconds. Ah, those were the days.

Hungry? Well hit up Obama Fried Chicken on the corner of Rockaway Blvd & Rutland Rd in Brooklyn. (Billy and Fame, what’s good?!) We hear the Michelle thighs are dee-licious. Tell em, YN sent cha.
Spotted at: Fuck Boy via The Smoking Gun

Officer Ricky hops on Algernod’s track with Ashanti. How uneventful.
“Want It Need It”
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Props: Youheardthatnew
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YN’s new favorite rapper sat down with MTV’s Tim Kash and talked about his debut LP, Asleep In The Bread Aisle. As previously reported, “Be By Myself” is the official follow up to “I Love College.” I swear, this has to be the fastest mixtape to album release in rap history.
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The Alchemist speaks on getting arrested with Prodigy and how the New York Pricks and Dicks tried to stop their floss.
Spotted: Thisis50
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.