[vodpod id=Video.9079495&w=540&h=350&fv=] Even though Wiz Khalifa was on C.P. time, he finally hit the stage earlier this evening at the O2 Sherpherd’s Bush Empire for his first live performance in the UK. Lucky for us, Roy Thomas and Sumit both share what they captured during the show.
According to HDD, Tyler’s new album GOBLIN debuts at #5 on the charts with approximately 50,249 copies sold in the first week. That’s swag! UPDATE: Final number is 45,100 units.
It’s almost that time of the year and moments ago, the nominees for the 11th annual BET Awards were announced on 106 & Park. Chris Brown leads the pack with six while Lil Wayne is right behind with five and Kanye, Drake and Rihanna all racked in four. Kevin Hart hosts the ceremony, which will broadcast live in L.A. on June 26. Full nods below.
Money, hoes and clothes is all Dom Kennedy knows in his latest video. If you haven’t got familiar with The Original Dom Kennedy, do so here.
You might remember the original version dropping all the way back in 2008, but now we get the official remix with some heavy hitters. I gotta say, they all killed this one. Cameo King II, out on May 24th.
We’ve been here before—plenty of times actually, but once again Chuck announced via Twitter that his long overdue album has a new official release date. Hey Kobe. “#alliwantis for my fans to know that the R.E.D. album will be in-stores AUGUST 23rd !!! Thanks for the continuous love & support. Just got off a conference call with Jimmy Iovine & @interscope . Aug 23rd is the release date & it’s like a FAT GIRL….. It won’t move !”
Footage hit the net yesterday of Kendrick Lamar mimicking Wiz Khalifa’s rhyme style. Sumit caught up with Wiz in the UK and got his reaction of the mockery (8:23 mark). This calls for a duet, on some “Trading Places” shit.
Guilty Simpson, Sean Price, and Black Milk do their individual dirt in this dope video directed by Todd Angkasuwan. Look out for Random Axe’s album June 14th. Purchase the single here.
Never been to Oakland? Well thanks to Short Dawg and friends, they take us through their neck of the woods in this new clip. wshh
Musiq Soulchild brought out Consequence two weeks ago at the Highline Ballroom and performed their duet for the first time. Only time will tell if Movies On Demand 3 sounds as good.
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.