Nigel D wasn’t the only one in the house Friday night as Ricky Rozay rocked the sold-out house at Hot 97’s sponsored show in Times Square. After a few words from the Boss up top, peep pretty much his entire set which included a gang of guests. Let’s pretend you were there. Ha!
Damn Shad, didn’t you know you had it in you. Over the weekend, Bow Weezy was across the pond and stopped by Tim Westwood’s show and exercised his talents over some familiar instrumentals.
A few days ago, 50 Cent said he was back in the studio. And late last night, he released this new track as part of his weekly series. The paper chase never ends. Sidebar: 50 At Things Fall Apart Screening In Miami
Early last month, it was rumored that Cory Gunz’s MTV reality show Son Of A Gun was on hold due to a title discrepancy. While in Canada this past Friday, Cory sat with AfroToe and at the 1:00 mark, gave an update on his series.
If you’re ever in Vegas, be sure to hit up the new Chateau Nightclub & Gardens. Yesterday, the new night spot opened its doors with Drizzy as their host and musical performer. More footage under the cut.
Earlier today, Lupe Fiasco stopped by Sirius XM’s Hip Hop Nation for an interview and an in-studio performance. Above, he runs through track seven off his latest LP. Do remember, Lasers in stores this Tuesday. lupEND
[vodpod id=Video.5712984&w=540&h=350&fv=] North Carolina was the place to be this weekend for CIAA 2011, but if you weren’t there, Rozay and the crew share their weekend festivities from The Mansion to Club Onyx to 935 Night Club with Wiz Khalifa. Self Made coming soon.
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”biggi_shaq”] Three days before the 14th anniversary of Notorious B.I.G’s death, ESPN‘s Outside The Lines talks to Shaquille O’Neal to discuss his relationship with B.I.G. and the night he was gunned down in L.A. For the children born during the Clinton Administration, below is Biggie and Shaq’s duet, “You Can’t Stop The Reign”.
[vodpod id=Video.5709711&w=540&h=350&fv=] Before we welcome Prodigy back home tomorrow, Jordan Tower Films keeps the new P virals coming and this time, it’s for the second track off his 2000 solo debut, H.N.I.C.
Yesterday, Big Boi began shooting the video for his Janelle Monáe-duet “Be Still” and shared some photos from the shoot. Wake up Pill. Don’t be too still now, the video is on the way. Mo’ flicks underneath.
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.