[vodpod id=Video.3016104&w=425&h=350&fv=allowFullScreen%3Dtrue%26id%3D4893743%26] Nelly found himself on the other side of the microphone during Super Bowl weekend as a correspondent for ESPN magazine. The rapper interviewed sports figures such as Donvoan McNabb, Terrell Owens, and Serena Williams. Don’t quit your day job, homie.
Here are some stills from Rihanna’s next video off Rated R. Get in tune to the call of the wild after the jump.
[vodpod id=Video.3015632&w=425&h=350&fv=autoPlay%3Dfalse%26amp%3BconfigParams%3Dinstance%3Dnews%26amp%3Bvid%3D482134] Although Common‘s on the fence about the “We Are The World” rehash, LL Cool J most certainly isn’t. Last week, Nipsey Hussle revealed that LL lead the rap portion of the recording. Conversing with MTV, the G.O.A.T. explains how he was approached to handle the tall order.
Tomorrow Wayne ends his countdown to lockdown. In fact, MTV got the scoop on his daily regiment for the next several months. But before donning his prison blues, Wayne held a farewell party last night at Dolce Ultralounge in Miami. Guests included Drake, B.G., and Bow Wow. More photographs after the break. Sidebar: Lil Wayne The Drought Is Over 7 Mixtape Cover FSL
Before Dr. Cornel West’s speech at The Center for the Arts in Buffalo Friday night, he spoke with The Spectrum on random topics including his view of Hip-Hop and Pop music on the radio. Now I’m an old school hip-hop guy, and I know you’re big on that stuff and have even been mentioned in Lupe Fiasco songs. I’m kind of skeptical of modern hip-hop, pop kind of stuff. What’s your view of all of the stuff on the radio? […]
Here’s some footage from Diddy’s Super Bowl party this past weekend. With Biz Markie on the 1s and 2s, Diddy premieres a new song called, “Hello, Good Morning” around the 1:40 mark. Guess the last train is still on track. HHNM
The Rosenthals return from their three month hiatus and lick a shot for Kanye West. B-b-best chorus of all time, guys.
After the New Orleans Saints’ victory over the Indianapolis Colts last night, star running back Reggie Bush caught up with Swizz Beatz. And in their hands are the latest male Louboutin sneakers. Word on the curb is that Swizz has partnered with the designer to produce his own line of kicks. Just keep ’em away from Jennifer Lopez.
Last Saturday, The Source and Magic Shave hosted a private birthday party for Ricky aboard a yacht in Miami. In case you didn’t get the invitation below, here’s some footage from the party. 21 gun salute. EA
Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg might be Big Pun’s biggest fan. So to commemorate the rapper’s legacy, he complied a mix of nearly his entire discography. Download or stream it here. One of the best to ever do it.
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.