Look who’s no longer in Canada. At the I Am Music 2 Tour stop in Killa Cali last night, Weezy brought Chuck Taylor out for “My Life”. No “Red Nation“? Guess they didn’t wanna scare the kids. Tunechi brings out Cory after the jump.
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I went to a Puff show and a Murder Inc. reunion broke out during opening act Lloyd’s set. Ha! Where’s Gotti? Nigel D.
Last night, Puff brought his Dirty Money Coming Home Tour back to his birthplace. After the train music departed, the show really picked up with Mr. Combs bringin’ out some of his old friends and former Bad Boy artists. Black Rob drops “Woah” above. And below a lil Tribe flavor, Biggie’s old lady, and brief appearances by Jim Jones and Lil Cease. Oh what a night.
What you niggas braggin’ ’bout? I’ve been done. Our new Breaks columnist: Ty Kidd Golf Wang Bonus below.
I make my worst enemies wish the best for me. heads up: Ty
Rap Radar fakin’ the funk? Never that. Pardon our lateness but here’s the visual to the lead single and title track off Extra P and his protege’s new project. Album due May 17.
Of course, The Finisher had to pay homage to Guru on the anniversary of his passing. Do remember: DJ Premier will be a guest DJ on Funkmaster Flex’s Hot 97 show tonight. Gang Starr classics galore from 10 pm to Midnight. Stay tuned. Link A Year Ago: Mister Cee’s Guru Tribute Mix
Not only did The Based God reveal the shocking title behind his next album but he also brought out fellow Cali swag collective, Odd Future at Coachella. At Tyler The Creator’s request, the fellas rocked out to B’s “Pretty Bitch”. Oy vey! ATWBC
One of the most underrated dope producers in hip-hop, DITC’s Buckwild spoke to Complex about his extensive catalogue of bangers. Peep his reflections on working with Biggie below and read the whole thing here. The Notorious B.I.G. “I Got A Story To Tell” (1997) Buckwild: “That was originally meant for Foxy. Tone from Trackmasters picked the beat for Foxy, and Foxy heard it, then she said, ‘It’s the worst beat I heard in my life.’ But you can’t knock it […]
It’s on. At his show last night in Chicago, our ESGN Sports Columnist, Gangsta Gibbs brought out Da Snowman to let folks know that the ink has dried. It’s gonna be a hot summer. fake shore drive Sidebar: Freddie Gibbs Talks Signing With Jeezy Previously: Freddie Gibbs Signs With Young Jeezy?
One of the greatest sampling mysteries has been solved. Read all about it. You’re a bad man, Hav. Heads Up: khal
Image: Amanda Friedman Pardon my lateness, but Friday’s April Fool’s fuckery was workin’ on my last nerve. Today we present the fourth and final feature from the current issue of RESPECT. I got my work cut out for me toppin’ this one, but I’m about to go in. I promise you. More flicks at Respect-mag.com Previously: Rozay | Busta | Wale
It’s only right that Rozay showed love to the hometown boy. During Ross’ set, Mr. Folarin runs through “Pretty Girls” and his verse from Waka’s “No Hands.” He’s geetchi, hoe. Ha!
Backstage at tonight’s I Am Music 2 Tour, Rozay revealed in further detail some of the new tunes he’s planning on droppin’ over the next 7 days. DJ Envy sets it off tomorrow morning. Self Made season has begun.
While the Drizzy leaves Young Money rumors persist, Weezy brought out Mr. Graham in our nation’s capital to further prove the gossip mongers wrong. The duo run through “Miss Me” above and “Forever” below. YMCMB was deep tonight.
Image: Clarke Tolton Here’s the third piece from the latest issue of RESPECT. Magazine. Take note: This interview was conducted before the ink was even dry on Wale’s Maybach Music Group deal and before Mr. Folarin made amends with his old friend Kid Cudi. Glad these dudes resolved their differences. I fuck with them both muscially. Ha! Go to respect-mag for more ‘Le flicks. And subscribe, dammit!
Image: Colby Katz Oh, you don’t know? It’s RESPECT. Week at Rap Radar. And here’s the second of my four formidable features. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the definitive history of the great Busta Rhymes—told in his own words. Salute legend! More flicks at respect-mag.com
Image: Dustin Cohen Guess it’s time for me to show love to you cheapskates. Here’s my Rozay cover story from the latest issue of RESPECT. You’re all welcome. Ha! Got to Respect-Mag.com for exclusive photos from our phenomenal shoot.
I had to go all the way down to Austin to get familiar with the NYC MC that eskay, Combat Jack and DJ Clark Kent have been buzzin’ about. Oh well, better late than never. Yeah duke is nice. Peep Maffew dismantling a Ghostface instrumental in the visual above directed by his persistent manager Sha Banga. (Dude got Dame Dash swag. Ha!) Then make like me and download his Rare Gems mixtape today.
Eminem joined Shady Records’ newest signees Slaughterhouse and Yelawolf last night as a surprise guest on stage in Detroit at Royal Oak Music Theater. The crew performed their posse cut “2.0 Boys” to a sold-out crowd for Slaughterhouse and Yelawolf’s co-headline show presented by Shady in partnership with Brisk iced tea. Tonight, the show moves on to Central Michigan University’s Plachta Auditorium. UPDATE: Now with video. muziksmylife
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