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MC Hammer Appalled By Jay-Z Reference

Rick Ross giveth, Jigga taketh away. As you can see, Mr. Stanley Burrell is not feelin’ Hov’s 30 Mil crack on “So Appalled“. What you gonna do now Hammer? Ha! This shit is… fuckin’ ridiculous. Lyrics below in case you’re lost. “…And Hammer went broke so you know I’m more focused. I lost 30 mil so I spent another 30. Cause unlike Hammer 30 million can’t hurt me.” UPDATE: Please stop Stan. SMH.

Jay-Z & Warren Buffett Cover Forbes

“Got the Forbes on my living room floor and I’m so close to the cover fucker I want more…” So that’s what this was about. Congrats to Mr. Carter for gracing Forbes front page with the second richest man in America. You know, light work. Ha! Issue hits newsstands tomorrow. Check out footage of the bigwigs choppin’ it up here.

Drake Visits Jimi Hendrix’s Grave

In a Q&A in the latest issue of Rolling Stone, Drizzy Hendrix speaks on visiting the final resting place of legendary rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix after a tour stop in Seattle. He wrote dude a letter too. Sorry Aaliyah. Update: ATF with the scan Why did you decide to visit Hendrix’s grave? I’m a huge fan—I play the DVD of Hendrix at Woodstock to pump me up before I perform. Watching him go out there at 10 in the morning […]

Drake Says “I Get Lonely Too”

[vodpod id=Video.4452109&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%3D572721%26amp%3Buri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A572721] Pardon the emo headline, but Sway got Drake to reveal a title of a new joint off his upcoming R&B mixtape, It’s Never Enough. Due this holiday season, it looks like the ladies are gonna have something to keep them warm through the holidays. “It’s all new music,” he said of It’s Never Enough. “So all those are references. I had some references that were for Jamie Foxx, some that were for Rita Ora from Roc Nation. All […]

New Dip Set Song Disses Kanye

[vodpod id=Video.4450842&w=425&h=350&fv=] Looks like the Dips reunion is gonna include some new lyrical jabs at old foes. Oh boy! heads up: bobby greenleaf UPDATE: Yup over the “Runaway” track. Can hear more below. [vodpod id=Video.4450929&w=425&h=350&fv=]

Jay Electronica Debuts “The Shiny Suit Theory”

Last Thursday at a show in Cali, Jay Elect played the crowd a portion of a new song from Act II, which he says he still hopes to have out Next Sunday. Hmm, that’s a wager I wouldn’t take. But seriously, this knocks and I know there was an idea for Puff to contribute his vocals to the final mix. I prefer the original better. That’s right, I got an MP3, hit your man up at Twitter and ask him […]

Just Blaze & DJ Premier At Fat Beats NY Closing

Sad to say, but last Saturday Fat Beats NY store closed for good. But before it did, there was a glorious hip-hop celebration. We already showed you A-Trak at work behind the wheels and now here’s some of Just and Preemo doin’ their thing. Ain’t nothin’ like hip-hop music. Bonus: Whatchu know ’bout Caron Wheeler?

Jay-Z Signs Will Smith’s Daughter

Yesterday, a song called “Whip My Hair” by The Fresh Prince’s 9-year-old daughter, Willow made its rounds on the ‘net. I pretty much ignored it. But now, word on the curb is she’s J.Cole’s new labelmate. Geesh! Never saw this one coming. Peep Rihanna Jr.’s new tune below. cheleny UPDATE: Oy vey, it’s true.

Pete Rock & CL Smooth Mecca & The Soul Brother Reissue

Damn, this video got me hyped. PR and CL’s classic debut gets the deluxe edition remastered release treatement. Along with the original album comes bonus versions, instrumentals, acapellas, and other treats. And don’t forget the beautiful packaging. Props to the fine folks at Traffic Ent. Y’all got my money next Tues Sept. 14, how ’bout you?

Goodie Mob “Cell Therapy” (Atlanta)

Just cuz he’s ridin’ high with his new “Fuck You” tune doesn’t mean Cee-Lo isn’t still ridin’ with his old crew. This past Saturday, the band got back together at a Heineken Inspire event in the hometown. Their biggest hit up top and a lil “Git Up, Git Out” below. straightfromthea

Fabolous & Soulja Boy End Beef

After a lot of nasty back and forth Twitter tough talk, it appears cooler heads have prevailed. Clue claims tonight on Power 105 at 8 pm the two dudes will officially make amends. Now, isn’t that special? Let’s hope SB doesn’t have a real coke problem as sources have told Miss Info. Stay tuned. UPDATE: It went down as promised with a brief interview. Props to All Hip Hop. Audio soon come. “I thought that he was taking shots at […]

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