For the Coors Light Experience at the House Of Blues in New Orleans, Pharrell, Chad, and Shay do what they do best during this weekend’s Essence Music Festival. Everybody nose, Nothing in stores now. ea
Though Biggaveli won’t be out soon like we all thought he was, Charly Wingate dials in from the NJ State Pen with a new freestyle over CNN’s “Phone Time“. Owww. nr
After Bad Meets Evil interview, 50 Cent called DJ Whoo Kid on Shade 45. Fif revealed that he and Em have recorded several tracks and his album will include production from Just Blaze, Boi-1da, and Alex Da Kid. He speaks on Prodigy, Amber‘s dirty pics, “Outlaw” and rumors of bailing out Max B. dhh
It’s a yacht party over here and after being shot over a year ago, a director’s cut of Chuck’s collabo with P and JT emerges. Ain’t no color? Well The R.E.D. Album is coming August 23.
[vodpod id=Video.12165382&w=540&h=350&fv=] Earlier today, Jermaine returned to Hyde Park in the UK for this year’s Wireless Festival and gave a performance of his new single. Cole World: The Sideline Story drops September 27. roy thomas Sidebar: Freestyle
You found Manuel Noriega? In the Philippines? No, it was N.O.R.E. and last night he was in the lab with Pharrell and Jay Sean while working on his album. S.U.P.E.R.T.H.U.G. coming soon. 57
Bad Meets Evil called in to DJ Whoo Kid’s show today on Shade 45. Diversehiphop was listening and comes through with a rip of the audio. Part 1: On Hell: The Sequel debuting at #1 and response from Mike Epps on “I’m On Everything”. Part 2: Evil explains Nicki Minaj line and overall chemistry with Bad. Part 3: Proof’s role on Bad Meets Evil reuniting and The Alchemist’s late pass. Part 4: Fourth of July weekend plans.
It was a family reunion at Philly’s Power 99 last night as Beanie, Free, Young Chris, Neef, Oschino, Sparks and Peedi all hit up Cosmic Kev’s The Come Up Show for a freestyle. Back like they never left? Well catch them all on stage in Atlantic City tonight. UPDATE: Footage below
[vodpod id=Video.12094590&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] During Summerfest 2011 in Milwaukee, Kanye interrupted his performance to address the crowd. He spoke on backlash from the press and criticism of his “Monster” video. Listen up and don’t forget he headlines the Essence Music Festival in Nawlins tonight. hco
Though the Finals ended a few weeks ago, Rozay and his team’s track lives on and is set to hit the small screen. Before tip off, here’s a quick preview. UPDATE: Now with full version. Directed by Spiff TV.
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.