It’s a G-Unit reunion and during Lloyd Banks‘ set at Summer Jam this past Sunday, Banko brought out Prodigy and Havoc for a recital of “Shook Ones Pt. 2” and “Quiet Storm”. At least P’s back on the Summer Jam screen for a good reason.
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From the nose bleed seats at the Air Canada Centre, Jermaine performed a new track while opening up Ri Ri’s Loud tour. At the 1:50 mark he also flips Paula Abdul’s “Straight Up”. This song definitely could use some revamping. UPDATE HD via HG
If you’re in the mood for some D-Block, Styles P grabs a hold of our attention with this new track courtesy of DJ OP. New mixtape coming soon.
[vodpod id=Video.10430556&w=540&h=350&fv=videoId%3D978356592001%26playerID%3D34619011001%26playerKey%3DAQ%7E%7E%2CAAAAB_0PyCk%7E%2C_pBlGqvGs04Tc8UUwQF4CFKPQB-OCvyg%26domain%3Dembed%26dynamicStreaming%3Dtrue] Big Boi and his 16-year-old daughter, Jordan Patton appeared on 11Alive to discuss Purple Ribbon Kidz, a new label ran by Jordan which will develop young musical talent. This past weekend, they both celebrated the label’s launch at the Hard Rock Cafe in Atlanta. Stuntin’ like her daddy. ru
Nipsey Hussle’s The Marathon may have dropped last year, but that isn’t stopping him from dropping a video from it. It’s never too late to rep your city. Directed by Dan The Man.
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. But for Pusha Ton’s final track off Fear Of God, it ends up on the small screen. onsmash
[vodpod id=Video.10414576&w=540&h=350&fv=] After being brought out to the Summer Jam stage by Lloyd Banks yesterday, Prodigy tells MTV backstage that he and Hav have already knocked out their duet with Rick Ross, which may end up on their next album. Wonder how 50 feels about that. Sidebar: Curtis Canoodling
After releasing the track last week, Wale tops it off with a crisp visual aid. Young, Gifted & Black drops tomorrow. Check artwork below. Sidebar: Wale’s Memorial Day Weekend Vlog
We’re a week until the release of Sean P, Guilty and Black Milk’s collaborative set and Black was nice enough to let go the album’s latest cut. Album in stores June 14th.
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.