Waka Flocka phoned into Atlanta’s Hot 107 and spoke on Tuesday’s shooting. To hear him to tell it, Waka says he was marked for death and that the shooter was shook before pulling the trigger. All’s well that ends well. WSHH
[vodpod id=Video.2909074&w=425&h=350&fv=] Last night, Rae made a guest appearance on Mo’Nique’s show. The Chef spoke on relocating to Atlanta, interior decorating and his Raekwon grill—wait, a Raekwon grill?! How bizarre.
Word on the curb is that this is the first single from Nas and Damian’s long-awaited collaboration, Distant Relatives. The folks at HHNM say the album’s pushed back until April 20th. So for now, enjoy the track below, my yut. YK2
Trey becomes the latest artist to rock over Snoop’s instrumental. And of course, he doesn’t disappoint. Even, Tha Doggfather approves. Yuuup! UHTN
Ghost and AP heat the streets over the Eric B. & Rakim classic boom. This is off DJ OP’s mixtape, dropping the same day as The Green Ghost Project. D-Block takeover. UHTN
Looks like the Teflon Don is sticking to the script. So magnificent.
Looks like the Teflon Don is sticking to the script. So magnificent.
Swizz Beatz spoke with Rolling Stone earlier today on how his musical tribute to Haiti with Bono, The Edge, and Jay-Z came about. He also dishes out some more details of the song and why he added Rihanna into the mix. “I knew that Jay would be able to tell a story and that Bono would be able to sing and bring it home,” he said. “The last component that I added was Rihanna, and she’s kinda like the angel that’s on the track, […]
Swizz Beatz spoke with Rolling Stone earlier today on how hismusicaltribute to Haitiwith Bono, The Edge, and Jay-Z came about. He also dishes out some more details of thesong and why he added Rihanna into the mix. “I knew that Jay would be able to tell a story and that Bono would be able to sing and bring it home,” he said. “The last component that I added was Rihanna, and she’s kinda like the angel that’s on the track, […]
Photo: Mel D. Cole Here’s some soundboard audio from the Black Star reunion that went down at Mos Def’s show this past Sunday. Anybody seen my Rawkus record bag? Ha. NR Via All The Way Live Previously: Mos Def Highline Ballroom Show Flicks
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.