For the past six days, YN’s been globe-trotting with Rihanna on her #777 Tour. Before the last stop at NYC’s Webster Hall tonight, he called up Angie Martinez to give his recap. He survived! Sidebar: Rihanna earns 12th Billboard #1 with “Diamonds“. [tweet
News
Big Boi’s work of art will be represented by this work of art. Album drops December 11th. UPDATE: Tracklist below via IDJ. Pre-order it here. 1. Ascending
For all
Blinded by neon lights and filled with a few birds, Rick Ross and French Montana flaunt their wealth in
Before Kid Ink takes off with Rocketship Shawty tomorrow, he and King Los bring out the bottles for the mixtape’s new leak. This calls for a celebration. hotnewhiphop
Both Cameron and Cameron reunite on Wiz Khalifa’s
Taken from the We Run The Streets 3 DVD, Freeway hogs the cam for a quick rap. After the jump, the camera turns towards Young Chris for an interview and a freestyle.
Still doing shit the ski-masked way, Plies pollutes the Tube with his new video off his On Trial 2
Produced by Vinylz, Paypa and Troy Ave put their work ethic on wax for the latest leak off Paypa’s King Jong III.
Once again back is the incredible. For RESPECT.‘s 3rd year anniversary, J.Cole returns to the front cover. Issue hits newsstands November 27th. YN explains the cover selection below.
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.