Last week, we teased you with the cover. Now, here are the scans from Rosa’s photo shoot. The issue is on newsstands today, but for now, get acquainted with Ms. Acosta’s assets after the jump. Merry Christmas, you filthy animals. Thank you: CutieCentral
Author: Paul “Big Homie” Duong
[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.909837&w=425&h=350&fv=] On episode 2 of Khaled’s Road to Victory, cameras take us inside Miami’s club Mansion. Nasir and Damian perform their respective hits while Khaled screams at the top of his lungs. What’s going on?! Heads up: The305
Produced by The Neptunes, this is supposedly off Lupe’s upcoming album, Lasers. Until further notice, hopefully it makes the cut. UPDATE:
So what are you waiting for? Double the pleasure, with two new Beyonce tracks. Or should we say, Mrs. Knowles-Carter? “Waiting” “Black Culture” Splash
“Standing on the couch with a solid gold bottle/ Might pose while I roll bitch, I’m a roll model/ Get it?/ Role model” At this point, it’s a full time jack move. And the victim? Snoop’s “I Wanna Rock” instrumental. According to DJ Folk’s tweet, Trap or Die 2’s coming any day now. Let’s get it! Previously: Young Jeezy “4 My Town” (Remix)
[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.909816&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D58740905001%26playerId%3D1119642854%26viewerSecureGatewayURL%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fconsole.brightcove.com%2Fservices%2Famfgateway%26servicesURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fservices.brightcove.com%2Fservices%26cdnURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fadmin.brightcove.com%26domain%3Dembed%26autoStart%3Dtrue%26] Last night, Power 105’s Power Live showcase went down at the Highline Ballroom. Up top, Kiss performs verses off “Money Power Respect”, “Respect My Conglomerate” , and “How It Was Supposed To Be”. After the jump, Pusha and Malice rocks “I’m Good” and Melanie Fiona soothes the crowd with “It Kills Me” VIBE
“Or get the red beam when I’m over the edge/ Nice dot, don’t let it go to your head…” Crooked I’s a beast. But you already know that. If not, check out his freestyle on Drake’s bonus track off So Far Gone. Look out for Crook’s Million Dollar Story to be told in 2010. NR Previously: Crooked I “Long Beach Wanna Rock”
[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.909832&w=425&h=350&fv=] Cudder didn’t let his wrongful arrest ruin his day. Later that night, he joined Robin at the Nokia Theatre in L.A. and performed their collabo off Sex Therapy for the first time. DNC
[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.909689&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Duri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A467169] Scooby Doo gives MTV another clip of Weezy F. in the lab from the The Nino Brown Story Pt. 2 DVD. Here, Weezy explains that rapping on popular beats is easier on the pockets and his intent isn’t to outshine the original composer. Previously: Lil Wayne: The Nino Brown Story Pt. 2 (Preview II)
Sunday night, Jeezy and his Street Dreamz foundation brought a group of underprivileged kids to Justin’s Restaurant in Atlanta. There, he handed out gifts and spread some holiday cheer. Now that’s what I call a white Christmas.
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.