Author: Paul “Big Homie” Duong

Anthony Mandler On Drake’s “Over” Video

Rap-Up sat down with “Over” director Anthony Mandler. He discussed linking up with Drake, the video’s concept and Drizzy’s input. What can you tell us about the concept for Drake’s “Over” video? I can tell you that it’s not gonna be what you expect. Drake and I were very conscious about trying to push the limits and trying to push things forward. He came to me because he wanted to throw away the conventions of a medium, and take chances […]

On The Set: Fabolous “Body Ya”

Loso shot another video yesterday for his The Funeral Service: There Is No Competition 2 mixtape. This is the second part of  Fab’s “The Funeral Arrangements” viral series. Produced by: By Any Means and Directed by: Mills Miller. Full video drops Monday. Photos courtesy of Patrick Neree. RTNY Previously: Video Preview: Fabolous “Mr. R.I.P.”

DMX Sentenced To Six Months In Jail

[vodpod id=Video.3253801&w=425&h=350&fv=mediaKey%3D6e5da571-d2fe-485b-9bb7-90565718aa1a%26amp%3Bimage%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Ftmz.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo28%2F2010-03%2F16%2F031610_dmx_court_still.jpg%26amp%3Borigin%3Dembed] Yesterday, a Phoenix judge sentenced DMX to six months in the slammer. A week ago, X was arrested on probation violation. He could be released sooner if he’s accepted into a drug rehab program. At his court hearing, Dr. Drew’s Pasadena Recovery Center has offered to assist in the effort. MSNBC & TMZ

Lil Wayne Wanted In Arizona

Although Lil Wayne’s currently serving a year long sentence at Rikers Island, Yuma County police in Arizona have issued a bench warrant for the rapper. Weezy was due in court yesterday stemming from his January 2008 arrest where DEA agents found three firearms, $22,000, 105 grams of marijuana, 29 grams of cocaine, 41 grams of ecstasy and other illegal narcotics on his tour bus. TMZ