“I can’t be an underground mixtape artist” Help for Haiti? Nah, Help for Chris Brown. Breezy took to his SayNow account today and pleaded for his fans to hit up their local radio stations to get him some airplay. Desperate times, desperate action. B.Dot’s crush: Necole Bitchie Previously: Chris Brown Says He’s Being Blackballed
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Here’s the trailer to a new Global Grind series that will air every Wednesday for the next eight weeks. The basic gist: Russel Rush gets cloned. Damn you, Affion Crockett, you look just like him. SMH.
Antwan showed me this visual when I was down in the A and please believe he got more in the stash. Also a cool-ass webisode series on the way. In the meantime, groove to the funk. I feel high and I don’t even smoke. Ha!
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[vodpod id=Video.3200453&w=425&h=350&fv=] Ten years in. Battle Of The Sexes in stores today. Ludaversal on the way.
Here’s B from the video that will finally see the light of day this Thurs Mar. 11 at 11:30 pm on Vevo, son. Previously: Vol. 1
Two down, one to go. Again, illustration by Chris Bachalo. Art direction under Alex Haldoi. YK2 Previously: Mef
[vodpod id=Video.3194023&w=425&h=350&fv=key%3Dd47751f7a0] This is some funny shit. Who knew Scooter’s meal ticket was a song jacker? Ha. Ill Roots
Like a Tiger Woods press conference, T.I. didn’t take any questions but he did speak to the record spinners across the country as promised. Listen up, shawty. Props: DJ Judge Mental
I posted up with the Williams Brothers near the elevators, ’cause this shit was stupid hectic. Damn, shutterbugs. Stay strong, Dwayne. SFTA Earlier: Birdman & Slim Entering Criminal Court
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.