It was hard to keep this one in all day. Detroit’s Comerica Park on Thurs. Sept. 2: Jay-Z opens up for Eminem. NY’s Yankee Stadium on Mon. Sept 13: Eminem opens up for Jay-Z. Produced by Live Nation. Rap Radar will be there. Both times! Good luck to you gettin’ tickets. Ha.
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I’ve gotten a lot of shit for sayin’ Jada’s new mixtape is stronger than Jeezy’s but oh well, take it or leave it. It’s just my thoughts. Ha. Anyways, I’m not sure when this leaked but here’s a no DJ version of my favorite track from Jason’s ‘09 Kiss My Ass mixtape. Do you remember? Good rap is timeless and the Yonkers boys go in’ on the K West track. Sorry, Com.
[vodpod id=Video.3567139&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Duri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A512110] Good morning! Here’s mtvU‘s premiere of Gangsta Gibbs new visual. Can’t wait to see Gary, Indiana’s finest on the big screen. Dirty version of the song droppin’ on Monday. UPDATE: It’s Monday. Let’s get dirty!
[vodpod id=Video.3576892&w=425&h=350&fv=] For his opening set, Hov did a medley of bangers. Guess someone’s gearing up for their Hits album. Ha! Jose3030 UPDATE: Mr. Hudson flew over for a short version of “Young Forever”. Dedicated to Betty White. [vodpod id=Video.3576913&w=425&h=350&fv=]
Algernod interrupts his piss to let us know Goon Affiliated got bumped another two weeks. Honestly, at this point, who really gives a flying fuck? 57th Ave
For MTV’s new series, Luda reminisces over his early beginnings from selling candy, working at a Pizza Hut to hustlin’ his way to an Outkast video shoot. Guess Mr. Bridges rise was no accident. Stay on your grind, kids. Mr. World Premiere
While kickin’ it with Freekey Zeekey in North Carolina, Killa is pressed for a date for the big reunion. He says you should save some room for under the tree. Fingers crossed. WSHH
[vodpod id=Video.3574507&w=425&h=350&fv=] Doin’ the heavy promo rounds for Just Wright, Com kicks it with old friends, The Roots, and bigs up his acting influences, Latifah, Mos Def, and Will Smith. Hey, this is the first flick Lonnie didn’t have to hold steel in. That’s positive, Black man.
At this point, who hasn’t Nicki recorded with? Polow’s on the boards for this new dud off Christina’s new album, Bionic. Miss Info
There was a big fight just a week ago and here’s Mr. Noble’s take on what went down. Who knew Red was such a scholar of the squared circle? Listen up. YK2 Via Vlad
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.