It was politics as usual last night with Talib on Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report. Kweli weathered the storm by performing his Gutter Rainbows track, “Cold Rain” then taking us back with “Get By”.
[vodpod id=Video.11584805&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Trae recently stopped by Shade 45 to speak on a few things including why his album Street King is now dropping on July 12th and why he’s defending Lupe Fiasco’s views. Sidebar: Interview With The Breakfast Club
In support of his latest mixtape, I Love You, Kiss continues to feed the fans by laying down another video off the project.
12 years after Shyne shot the club up, Diddy has settled the civil suits filed by three of the victims. According to the NY Post, Puff paid the most seriously injured bystander Natania Reuben $1.8 million while the other two clubgoers were paid $500,000 and $50,000. That’s that Dirty money.
Last night, a track titled “Feel Inside” leaked online as a MJB and Nicki collaboration. A source from Mary’s camp confirmed with Billboard that the track is unofficial and that the vocals and Wu-Tang “Triumph”-sampling track were mashed up from two separate sources. In related news, MJB is currently prepping her forthcoming LP, My Life 2: The Journey Continues while Nicki’s rear end seems to get phatter.
They’re always after me lucky charms—and hopefully the radio is on Chuck and Breezy’s new single. This prematurely leaked, but this one’s the final version. Find it on the R.E.D. Album on August 23. hhnm
Smokers can rejoice as Wiz Khalifa lights one up over Sublime With Rome’s second single. You can find this on the group’s upcoming album Yours Truly on July 12. mtv
Rick Ross took the last plane to Paris and performed in front of 6,000 at the Zénith. 22h22 was there and filmed a majority of the show. More film under the cut.
Over the accoustic sounds by Tiara Thomas, Wale keeps his No Days Off going strong and leggo’s his flow over the songstress’ new tune.
In the direction of Mazi O., Red Cafe goes all red everything with French Montana in their latest flick. Off Red Cafe’s Above The Cloudz mixtape. Shakedown.
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.