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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
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.