Nearly 15 years after the murders of Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., the FBI has finally released the files on both cases. Last week, the bureau divulged more information surrounding Biggie’s murder and today, they released ‘Pac’s. Tupac Shakur Files l Notorious B.I.G. Files
Under the direction of Mel Phraze, Maffew Ragazino gives another track off his latest mixtape the visual touch. Nice wardrobe. Rare Gems: The Collection out now. YN UPDATE: Let’s take ’em back. Ha!
Any word on MMXI? Well in the meantime, X to the Z drops off two new videos out the blue. Hey it is what it is, so take a trip to the moon after the jump.
The Cool Kids recently partnered up with Nike and Footlocker for the new ad campaign, Nike Fresh Air. Here is the animated promo featuring Amar’e Stoudemire, Chris Bosh, DeSean Jackson and Ken Griffey Jr. woooha
Wiz Khalifa has announced his Rolling Papers World Tour and he’s bringing Big Sean and Chevy Woods along for the trek. Tickets go on sale on, uh 4/20, but if you register over at Wiz’ fansite, you can get them tomorrow. Dates after the jump. hhnm
We could all use more hotsauce and with the Beastie Boys next effort Hot Sauce Committee Part Two coming on May 3, here is track 11. Only a webrip for now, but dope nonetheless. prefix
J-Zone over at egotripland unleashes a 20-year-old never-seen before clip of The Genius, Prince Rakeem and Ason Unique on Public Access TV. Aside from promoting Gza’s Words From The Genius LP, ODB beatboxes while Gza spits a freestyle at about the 5:20 mark. eskay
X17 Online was able to bring us a first look at Bey’s upcoming video, “Girl”. Directed by Francis Lawerence, the clip was shot in the California desert and will be the first offering off her next album. According to Sister 2 Sister, she aslo flew-in 200 dancers from Africa. As far as the single itself, ONTD got the scoop: The theme of “Girl” is like a female empowerment/girl power type of song that is a definite club banger with Top 40/Worldly […]
[vodpod id=Video.5777027&w=540&h=350&fv=quality%3Dbest%26amp%3Ballowfullscreen%3Dtrue%26amp%3Bscale%3DshowAll%26amp%3B] One of hip-hop’s most influential and sampled musicians, Roy Ayers will be chronicled in the upcoming documentary, Roy Ayers Project. Here are the two trailers from ?uestlove and Bobbito Garcia. nr
As we patiently wait for the arrival of “Look At Her (Killin’ Em Part 2)”, here is footage of Loso, Ne-Yo and R.Les in the studio working on the track. Niceee—so far.
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.