After their performance, The Source caught up with Rick Ross to discuss signing Wale and Meek Mill to his Maybach Music empire. Rozay also weighs in on being labeled as one of the greatest beat selectors in the game. After the jump, Mr. Folarin elaborates more on his deal. His chain heavy. Ha!
In December, Banko announced he was prepping the release of his second installment of The Cold Corner. And while performing at the Key Club in Hollywood (8:20 mark), he confirms its dropping in two weeks. Better dress warm. hhnm
[vodpod id=Video.5945684&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] A blunt, a cup, and a couple of bad bitches. That’s all Waka Flocka needs in this world of sin. Here’s his latest film in support of his mixtape, Salute Me Or Shoot Me 3. Just another day in the life of Juaquin Malphurs.
Where we going to for breakfast? Well Em and actress Sasha Grey went to a roadside diner and hotel in L.A. this past Wednesday to begin shooting Recovery‘s next video. Directed by Joseph Khan. More flicks courtesy of Eye Prime below. hhnm
A new supergroup has hit the scene consisting of: The Cool Kids, Freddie Gibbs, Chip Tha Ripper, Blended Babies and occasionally Bun B. With production mainly done by the Blending Babies, the tandem have already recorded tracks together since Gibbs’ “Oil Money”, Here’s their latest offering with Nate Santos on the hook. fsd Sidebar: Hypemen Podcast 27: Freddie Gibbs
You can’t bring a knife to a gun fight, but Yayo and Maino pair up and put on Orenthal James’ mittens on display. Produced by Havoc. New Tony Yayo mixtape coming soon. This sounds nasty nasty. thisis50
[vodpod id=Video.5594453&w=425&h=350&fv=id%3D24190510%26vid%3D8741518%26lang%3Den-us%26intl%3Dus%26thumbUrl%3Dhttp%253A%2F%2Fl.yimg.com%2Fa%2Fp%2Fi%2Fbcst%2Fyp%2Fygmovies%2F17692%2F121124996.jpg%26embed%3D1%26ap%3D1] Swizzy, along with his sons Kaseem and Nasir connect the fundamentals of learning to help promote the February 21 episode of the PBS KIDS GO! series, The Electric Company. Let’s all: listen, speak, write, read—or watch. ifwt Previously: Reeboks Classics Ad
Off the release of the Money Making Jam Boys’ The Prestige mixtape, the group: Black Thought, Dice Raw, Truck North, P.O.R.N. and STS all stopped by Tony Touch’s weekly radio show for a freebie. Thank God, our pal Al came through with the audio.
[vodpod id=Video.5593065&w=425&h=350&fv=config%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.karmalooptv.com%2Fxml%2Ffeed%3Fvideo%3D7044] After Pusha T responded to Consequence’s claim of shark biting on “My God”, Cons lays it down thick with Karmaloop TV and explains his reasoning for the accusation. Here’s the good, bad, and ugly.
Although Wiz Khalifa looks lifted, he lands on the cover of FADER’s Spring Style issue. Alternative rocker, James Blake on the other side. Issue hits newsstands March 8th.
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.