[vodpod id=Video.12317539&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] For this year’s Macy’s 4th Of July Fireworks Spectacular and the 125th Anniversary of the Statue of Liberty, Beyoncé graced the stage to perform”Best Thing I Never Had” and “God Bless The USA”.
It isn’t Judgement Day, but it is the arrival of Don Trip’s latest mixtape featuring production from DJ Toomp, Lex Luger, Cool & Dre and more. Tracklist and link after the jump. He’ll be back.
It’s always a treat when N.E. reunites on stage and over the weekend, Bobby, Johnny, Ralph, Mike, Ronnie and Ricky all hit the Essence stage together in NOLA. Below, they take us back with “Jealous Girl” and “Is This The End”.
[vodpod id=Video.12306159&w=540&h=350&fv=] DJ Khaled created fireworks of his own by bringing the party to Vegas’ Chateau Nightclub over the weekend where he partied with Iron Mike Tyson, DJ Paul and more. We The Best Forever in stores July 19.
Over the sounds of The Revelations band, Mega and one half of M.O.P.’s collaboration gets modified with a verse from the late Big Pun’s son, Christopher Rios Jr. Like father, like son. ice
[vodpod id=Video.12254429&w=540&h=350&fv=] P-I-Double-L gives the folks over at AsTheWorldSpins an exclusive freestyle and the visual aid to accompany it. Do remember: Pill’s The Diagnosis is coming soon.
Teedra Moses drops off her first project since signing with Maybach Music Group earlier this year. Look out for her next album, The Lioness coming soon. Tracklist and download link after the jump.
Trae Tha Truth thumbs through his Rolodex for this new posse cut. Until we get put on with the full version, here’s a 30 second snippet. Bummer. Street King arrives July 12. lupEND UPDATE: Zi Full Thang. uhtn
Don’t expect Akon to throw in the towel. Here is a standout track featured on his recent mixtape, Koncrete. Purchase it in full here and look out for the album, Stadium coming soon. nav
The Talk Of New York is doing a lot of yapping with his new cut featuring Fred Da Godson and Danny Brown. No telling where this will end up, but hopefully it means Yayo has a new mixtape in the stash. thisis50
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.