Taking you young’n’s back to ’84 with some never-before-seen footage of Prince and The Revolution rehearsing several of their hits. Practice makes perfect. More under the cut. HHNM via Daily Swarm via Fader
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[vodpod id=Video.3058031&w=425&h=350&fv=] Out with the Hennessy and in with Conjure. Looks like Ricky is Luda’s #1 endorser.
[vodpod id=Video.3056104&w=425&h=350&fv=mediaKey%3D68e2b932-549e-49a4-b1fb-73e5bff77e99%26image%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwbads.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo25%2Fu%2Ftelepixtv%2Fellen%2Fus%2Fvideo%2F2010-02%2F15%2F021510_rihanna_still.jpg%26origin%3Dembed] This was pre-recorded, but aired earlier today on Ellen. Apparently, this was taped during her appearance a few weeks ago. Sounds just as rude live. Rap-up
The mighty Mos took over the Congress Theater in Chicago Saturday night and it appears that a fake DOOM was in the house. After the alleged impostor’s performance, fans got rowdy and threw objects onto the stage. No time for unexpected guests! Andrew Update: New verse Dante? NR
[vodpod id=Video.3055053&w=425&h=350&fv=] All week, XXL will reveal their line-up from their 2010 freshman class. Setting things off is Pill with a freestyle. Sit tight, the other nine coming soon.
[vodpod id=Video.3052848&w=425&h=350&fv=] Usher opened up the All-Star game before tip off this evening performing a medley of his old and new tunes. However, the center of attention wasn’t his actual performance, but his wardrobe. Yardie
In the lobby of the Hyatt in Dallas, JD and Snoop do battle in a game of NBA2K10. Who got next?
During some down time, Kanye’s boo and his cousin Ricky perform their rendition of Backstreet Boys’ hit “I Want It That Way”. All eyes on Amber’s lips. Amajanese
Like they always do at this time, Bron Bron and Hov held their Two Kings dinner last night. It all went down at W Hotel in Dallas and Diddy, Drake, and Uncle Rush were just a few that attended. Hey Drizzy, where’s your tie? Necole Bitchie UPDATE: MTV got more red carpet action. [vodpod id=Video.3052884&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%3Dnews%26amp%3Bid%3D1631876%26amp%3Bvid%3D483825]
Diddy rocked the Palladium in Dallas for his All-Star weekend celebration Friday night with his Ciroc to the sounds of Chalie Boy’s “I Look Good”. Word to the mother.
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.