On Monday, Bun B is hosting a “Houston For Haiti” benefit concert for the victims of Tuesday’s earthquake. The show takes place at Warehouse Live in Houston and starts at 4 P.M. Tickets cost $20 and can be purchased here. All proceeds will go directly to the Haiti relief fund through CARE. Confirmed guests include Slim Thug, Trae The Truth, ESG, Lil O, Candi Redd, Just Brittany, Corey Mo and The Party Boyz. Come out and show your support.
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Lloyd and the 40 Water lace up their running shoes with this new cut. 40’s flow runneth over. Yay area! X
Growing up, I always thought it was cool my birthdate was right next to Dr. Martin Luther King’s. Made me feel special. I also dug this tribute to him that was recorded back in 1986 with all my favorite artists at the time. Read all about it. Bonus: PE wasn’t feelin’ Arizona’s refusal to make MLK a national holiday. I see you, McCain.
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”bigg_gipp”] At the House Of Blues in Houston last night, Goodie Mob’s Big Gipp busted a windmill on stage. Eat your hearts out b-boys and b-girls.
Another? Ok, I’m done. I quit like Duran. No mas! Damn You: FSD
[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.915952&w=425&h=350&fv=] In this snippet, the quiet Roc-A-Fella founder, Kareem “Biggs” Burke, mentions his desire to reunite the Dips and smooth things out between Cam and Jim Jones. Now that sounds too good to be true, don’t it Cam? Heads up: Sermon
Just when you thought he took a break, don’t say shit because he didn’t. The Underground King’s grind continues on. Props: OS Previously: “No Mixtape” x “One King” | “Transform Ya” (Freestyle) | 2 Damn Trill | I’m On The Block x “Stupid Trill” | On To The Next Year
From the streets of Port-au-Prince, Wyclef and his wife tell Fox News that his homeland is an apocalyptic state. He says the death toll exceeds 100,000 as previously reported. Below, journalist Erik Parker gives a first hand account of the devastation moments after the quake. GG
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4471223&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%253Dnews%2526vid%253D471368] And the remixes keep coming. Green Lantern revealed to MTV that he’s bringing a Dirty South version of Snoop’s seminal track. Rock ’til you drop.
Touchdown and take off the same night with Freezer’s latest visual. Early! Not sure if this is off The Stimulus Package which arrives February 16th. Yesterday: Freeway x Jake One “She Makes Me Feel Alright”
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.