As real as it gets?
Author: YN
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3622864&w=425&h=350&fv=] Since we’re seemingly all about award shows this morning, here’s another tease from the Def Jam gala which airs this Tuesday. The Dog tryin’ to get the party started looked real lame in person and appears slightly better on screen. Still, dancers on a Dark Man set? Fuck outta here!
Barbie was in the building for BET. Props: Nigel D, you crazy for this one! And um, she can rhyme too. At least, Bobby Ray thinks so. Bonus: Last year’s business.
What’s a Guru? This was shot at the taping of one of BET’s rhyme cyphers for the Awards show. My Kingdom for some Flip Cam footage! DJMano Bonus: At the 41 sec mark, Preemo talks about the pairing. Rakim was supposed to be there too. Damn!
After pullin’ the big surprise at the BET Hip-Hop Awards with Young Jizzle, Jay-Z kept the private jet runnin’ and touched down in Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky for day 2 of the BP3 tour. Guess the album closer has become part of the setlist. Bonus: Hov got it in Ohio last November. I say, support our President! Still.
“I’m a big fan of the Soulja Boy dude.” Backstage at the BET Hip-Hop Awards, two rap icons chop it up and have a nice lil convo about the rookies in the game. Damn, I’m old enough to remember when Carlton named Trevor. Ha! Props: Hip Hop Gods Bonus: Chuck and Jeezy gave Cube his due. IPRMKTG
Guess the opening performance at tonight’s taping was “as real as it gets.” Damn you, Stephen Hil. Props: BMimms Update: Grouchy Greg with the bootleg. Update 2: Guess he did “D.O.A.” too. Props: Jay-Z Journal
“I never allowed my fear to limit me. I believe you can go out and make things happen.” Curtis gets his due. Next Tues at 8 EST. It will be followed by the airing of Hip Hop Honors. No bulletproof vest required.
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3605633&w=425&h=350&fv=] Here’s some vintage bars from Po. Miss Info discovered this recent interview with Shyne’s uncle, but the gist is that not much has changed since the other day. He’s being held by immigration and whether he gets deported to Belize hasn’t been determined yet. Let’s continue to keep him in our thoughts and prayers.
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3605081&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dtype%253Dnetwork%2526id%253D444185%2526vid%253D444185%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideolist%253Avh1.com%253A1623452] No bootlegs here, buddy. Check out this sneak peak of Marshall Mathers tearing through a James Todd Smith classic. I know what you’re thinking and I agree. Looks like a top 10 Hottest MC to me. Ha! VH1, son!
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.