During Preemo‘s broadcast of Live from HQ this week, he informed listeners that the father of hip-hop, DJ Kool Herc, is currently hospitalized. He says the pioneer doesn’t have health insurance to cover the medical cost and is seeking for the public’s assistance. The situation highlights a stark financial disparity within the modern entertainment ecosystem. Current media conglomerates routinely secure unprecedented corporate contracts across a variety of lucrative new digital verticals. Industry trackers frequently monitor billions flowing through exclusive podcast […]

Lex Luger’s instrumental continues to make its rounds and this time it falls into the hands of Da Snowman. Hopefully, Jizzle gets his hustle on and releases TM103. dj folk Sidebar: Lloyd Banks x Young Jeezy “Start It Up”

Well it isn’t Marge Simpson—it’s Barbie bitch and she was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live this evening and performed “Right Thru Me”. After the jump, Nicki returns to the stage to perform “Moment 4 Life” and she also appeared in a few skits. mwp x rd

After leaving Hugh Hefner‘s pad last night, Pimpin Curly sent a few tweets out about his experience. When Ciara caught wind of them, she questioned Fif’s character. Who you callin’ a bitch?!

Shad may only be 5 feet and some change, but for his latest freestyle, he climbs high over Weezy and Cory’s hit.

Daz Dillinger handles his own production duties on the title track and first single of his forthcoming set. Not bad. D.A.Z. is scheduled for an April release. mr. x

Off the success of Game and DJ Skee’s Purp & Patron mixtape, they plan to quickly follow-up with the sequel, Purp & Patron: The Hangover on Monday at 4:20. Better sober up.

Nearly two years after his assault on Rihanna, Chris Brown appeared in a L.A. courthouse Friday for his progress report and requested a removal of his restraining order. Although it hasn’t been granted, the judge has suggested a modification with the approval of Rihanna’s attorney.

[vodpod id=Video.5461170&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Better late than never as Cam’s protege makes up for the delay and finally releases a double dose of videos from Slime Flu. Don’t sleep, these two knock. dunnyy

Here is a jam from the Money Making Jam Boys, which consists of: Black Thought, Dice Raw, Truck North, P.O.R.N. and STS, who have all teamed up with 10Deep to release their mixtape, The Prestige. The 16-track project mixed by Mick Boogie & Terry Urban, will be available here on February 3rd.