YN Update: The Big Homie confirms.
Photo: Once again, FuckKeriHilson!
Update: Another look courtesy of DeDe_2U
Update 2: These photos are actually from Jay’s grandma’s stoop in Bed Stuy. Authentic actual Marcy projects shot on the way.
Update 3: Stoop shot from Iamhope64
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Ruh-oh! It’s that time of the year again boys and girls where MTV’s Brain Trust The 1515 Boys select the hottest rappers in the game. The draft starts August 17th with the number seed announced on August 24th during Diddy’s Making His Band. Get your wet wipes ready.
Who’s behind this the.LIFE Files site? You’re officially on YN’s Radar. At least we told y’all about it first. Ha! After the jump, four mo’ flicks.
Previously: Rihanna Leaves “Run This Town” Video Set
He held you ladies down this summer and now this fall, Maxwell will move from small theaters to big arenas. Thankfully, he’s bringing my BK neighbor Lonnie along for the ride. You fellas might wanna find out where the after parties are at. This is gonna be a hot ticket for the fairer sex.
Fri Sept 25 – Toronto – Air Canada Centre
Sat Sept 26 – Detroit – Joe Louis Arena (w/o Common)
Mon Sept 28 – New York – Madison Square Garden
Wed Sept 30 – Richmond – Richmond Coliseum
Fri Oct 2 – Washington DC – Verizon Center
Sat Oct 3 – Philadelphia – Wachovia Spectrum (w/o Common)
Mon Oct 5 – Atlanta – Philips Arena
Tue Oct 6 – Charlotte – Time Warner Cable Arena
Thu Oct 8 – Chicago – United Center
Fri Oct 9 – St. Louis – Scottrade Center
Mon Oct 12 – Dallas – TBA
Tue Oct 13 – Houston – Toyota Center
Fri Oct 16 – Los Angeles – Hollywood Bowl
Sat Oct 17 – San Francisco – TBA
Props: Rap-Up
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Ok this time: DJ Enuff > Blogs. You can’t beat W W W Dot! Flying fucks. BET Awards. Movin’ slower at 32. Marathons > Sprints. 10 year plans. Obama. Yes we can. Create.
Equally bizarre, but not as humorous. You know the sequel never beats the original. Still need part where he talks about being fat is like being famous.
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Mr. Kobe-LeBron brings the Roc Boy out at last night’s AMW stop in Cleveland. Upstaging the headliner, are we? Ha!
Update: Photos included.
Update Dos: Nice to see SB and LBJ squash the beef. DeShawn, who?
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The Great Hangover Tour concluded last night in Philly so it stands that the man who named the tour, only popped up for one show. That was four days ago in Norfolk, VA. The following footage ain’t great, but it’s worth noting. Above is the concert’s encore of “Welcome To Heartbreak” and, after the jump, the crowd goes ape shit when ‘Ye first comes out during “Make Her Say.”
Spotted: Dat New Cudi
Central Cee is undoubtedly one of the brightest figures to emerge from the British music scene in recent years. With his sharp rhymes, irresistible flows and a true street artist attitude, he has conquered an ever-growing audience, not only in the UK but also internationally. His songs are a vivid portrait of life on the streets of London, telling stories of friendship, rivalry and ambition. Central Cee has shown that he can range between different genres, from the hardest rap to the most melodic songs. His live shows are an explosion of energy, capable of involving the audience from the first moment. Central Cee is an artist destined to leave an important mark on the history of music. His ability to unite the masses and his continuous evolution make him a reference figure for the new generations.