[vodpod id=Video.4171351&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D424654097001%26playerID%3D82588784001%26domain%3Dembed%26dynamicStreaming%3Dtrue] With the kids heading back to school next month, Rick Ross held his third annual Be Out Day event two days ago at the North Miami Athletic Stadium. He spent the previous week hitting local radio stations to hype up the charity drive and discuss his expanding fast-food franchises. While the on-air banter occasionally drifted into the messy is sports betting legal in Florida debate, Ross kept Saturday’s focus entirely on the community. Along with Trina, Waka Flocka, […]
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John Legend soothed things last night out at Asser Levy Park in Coney Island. Wake your ass up top with Evolver‘s track, “Good Morning”. More from Johnny’s set after the jump. footage: henry giraldo
Last night, Wyclef officially announced his plans to take the seat for the highest office in Haiti. Though many are in full support, others like actor Sean Penn questioned Clef’s motivation. In turn, the Presidential hopeful had this to say: “I just want Sean Penn to fully understand I am a Haitian, born in Haiti and I’ve been coming to my country ever since (I was) a child. He might just want to pick up the phone and meet, so he fully understands the […]
During Funk Flex’s birthday party at Webster Hall last night, Fat Joe brought out French Montana. During his performance of “Hard In The Paint”, he was pelted with ice from the mezzanine. Apparently, Jim Jones and his crew were the alleged culprits. C’mon guys, chill out! pds via Mazi-O
In another interview from the making of How To Rap, the legendary Juice Crew MC explains how a fellow member’s loss was his gain. Shit, this is one of the greatest joints of all-time. I dare you to disagree kids. Previously: Pharoahe On “Simon Says”
Video vixen Cubana Lust co-stars in La Flare’s latest visual off that Burrprint 2. Don’t be paranoid young hustlers, The Appeal will be here this September. Or maybe a lil later. Ha. wshh
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Smoke something bitch! Bun B celebrated his album release at the House of Blues in H-Town two nights ago. Uncle Bun gave back to his fans performing some classic tunes as well as cuts off his five-mic LP. Trill O.G. Another video when you proceed.
“I hate the shit you do.” Another day, another Drake reference track leak. Word on the curb is that this is gonna be off Drizzy’s upcoming R&B mixtape. If there truly is such a thing on the way. Stay tuned. hithiphop Sidebar: The Drake/Clipse tour we told ya about is officially on. Dates on the other side.
Uh, it’s also 90 seconds long. Sidebar: Director speaks.
This is a great reminder of how powerful and lasting Lauryn Hill’s influence has been in music. The fact that The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill eventually reached diamond status after so many years shows that truly meaningful music can continue finding new listeners long after its original release. I also like how the article highlights the combination of hip hop, R&B, neo soul, and reggae that made the album so distinctive. Achieving more than 10 million sales is an incredible milestone, especially considering how much the music industry has changed since 1998. The album’s success feels less like a temporary trend and more like proof that strong songwriting and authentic artistic expression can remain relevant across generations. It is interesting to see how numbers can tell part of a story, whether we are looking at album sales or using a proportion calculator to understand relationships between different figures.