Double R’s favorite photographer was also on the scene at the Meadowlands. See the show through his eyes. Is that you, Zeke? Village Slum
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We did this last year where we let the pictures tell the story of last night’s Hot 97 action. Once again, Splash served as our guide. Man, I can’t believe Gucci Mane was the opening act. SMH. Sidebar: Rosenberg got some cool behind-the-scenes footage.
We New Yorkers weren’t the only ones with a Summer Jam this past weekend, Boston’s Jam’N 94.5 was also blessed with the presence of Ms. Nicki Minaj. Here is an up close view of her runnin’ through a medley of her radio heavy rotaters. Ok, Barbs. bh
Like Usher, Hov was also overseas yesterday. But no, he didn’t make it Summer Jam. Instead he and B checked out the French Open, and then Jay bodied a more intimate 16K arena show in Paris. You know, light work!
If you were tight that Usher was a lil’ late to headline Summer Jam last night, he had a good excuse. Along with Will.I.Am and his lil money maker Justin Bieber he tore things down across the pond with his #1 record on the same day. Private jets, son.
By all accounts it was DJ Khaled’s house last night as he brought everyone from Cam’ron to Barrington Levy to Rick Ross to the stage. Here Busta Rhymes joins in the madness and can someone say high energy? Ha. Nice jacket, Bus! Bonus: “All I Do Is Win (Remix)” hhnm
“Intuition is there even when my vision’s impaired” Looks like Hov switched his tour opener and took it back to the Roc La Familia days. Nice! Bonus: Amajanese has full audio from the show.
“These other cats ain’t metaphorically where I’m at” Rock out with your cock out, Marshall’s back with Recovery release numero dos. Produced by DJ Khalil. Stay focused: 06.22.10, my friends. Previous 5 Star Post: Eminem Recovery Tracklist
It’s about to go down. The world’s most controversial awards show is taping tonight at NYC’s Hammerstein Ballroom and as you can plainly see the Sunshine State is well represented. Finals game 1 vs. Dirty South All-Star extravaganza? Game time decision. Ha! khaled
Photo: Chris Buck Em shows respect to RESPECT with an original photo shoot and an engaging exclusive interview. On newsstands June 9. Previously: 50 Cent Covers RESPECT.
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