[vodpod id=Video.5786011&w=540&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D633100%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A633100] During the kick-off of his I Am Music 2 tour last night, MTV caught up with Lil Wayne and revealed Tha Carter IV is complete. Weezy also gives it the release date of May 16. Yeah Tez, stop sitting on it. Ha!
During his recent UK adventure, Joell Ortiz stopped by Tim Westwood’s spot and blessed the airwaves with a freestyle over Fab’s track. You smashed it down, baby.
And after the original—well you know the rest. Here’s Trav’s hit single with new verses by Swizzy and Weezy. Travis Barker’s Give The Drummer Some available now.
Looks like 50 is making up for his brief hiatus by flooding the Internet with new music. For a second day in a row, here is his 11th freestyle. No Eddie Murphy. thisis50
[vodpod id=Video.5785347&w=540&h=350&fv=] We’ve already seen pics from one scene, but the Best Of Both Offices take their cameras up to the rooftop as Big Sean shoots his upcoming video for his Breezy duet. Finally Famous in stores May 3. More footage underneath.
For Chuck’s latest recording, he pours out his pain on wax and pays his respects to the legendary G-Funk singer. R.I.P. Nate Dogg. skee
This sure looks like an old No Limit cover. Anyway, Rich Boy plans to release his next mixtape, 12 Diamonds on March 25th, but in the meantime, bow down to this Supa Villain-produced track. dgb
[vodpod id=Video.5784115&w=540&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%253D1659982%2526vid%253D632710%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A632710] Before taking the stage at the Woodie Awards last night, MTV caught up with Odd Future. The collective’s Tyler, The Creator says although he praises Kanye back, he views him as his biggest threat based off their similarities. Excuse Tyler’s French. Ha! “I’m coming for Kanye West’s head because he’s my competition. I’m a big Kanye West fan, and I also compose music and I rap and I direct videos, and I don’t want him to think he’s the […]
Not in Austin? Well during Peter Rosenberg’s first day at SXSW, he gets things poppin’ with Talib Kweli, Mac Miller, Pharoahe Monch, Jean Grae and even Nardwuar. Oh boy, let the hilarity ensue.
During his performance at the Center Stage in the A a few weeks ago, Mike interrupted his set and shared his take on the situation with Tha Bizness beat, which was also used by 50. “In case you motherfuckers didn’t know, and you get to talkin’ ’bout ‘he used 50 beat’, no the fuck I didn’t. 50 heard my shit and said ‘that’s dope, I wanna use it too.’ So disrespectful, let’s go.” hhnm
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.