Every dog has its day. But in this case of the X, it’s another run-in with the law. Last Friday, it was reported that DMX was arrested for a D.U.I. in SC. His publicist denied the claim stating he passed the breathalyzer test and was only charged for driving with a suspended license— again.
Pete Rock and CL Smooth were just a few of the acts at the Rock Steady Crew’s 36th anniversary show at NY’s Central Park yesterday. Others on the bill included DMC, Camp Lo, Brand Nubian, Craig G, The Beatnuts’ Pyscho Les, Cormega and more.
Welcome to Miami. Everything that the 305 has to offer flashes across the green screen in Flo’s new video featuring Pibull. The single is now available on iTunes.
Ferg lets his taco meat hang out on the cover of his debut set, Trap Lord. Album drops on August 20th. After the jump, Rocky takes MTV behind the scenes of “Phoenix”.
The Boss made his small screen debut two days ago on the STARZ original series, Magic City. He played numbers runner, Butterball. He held a screening on at Eventi hotel rooftop and invited Meek Mill, Fabolous, DJ Khaled, Rocko, Estelle, Angela Yee, DJ Self, Craig Kallman and others. Photographs after the jump.
Alley Boy’s ready to follow up to War Cry with his next mixtape, Alley Shakur: Soul of a Runaway Slave, which will also be produced entirely by Zaytoven. For its first leak, he doesn’t fall victim to the fame.
At the liquor truck, Daz Dillinger lets the monkey out in his new video off his album, Witit Witit. Drink up.
Harry Belafonte appeared on MSNBC yesterday to discuss the Dream Defenders initiative and Stand Your Ground law in Florida. Afterward, the conversation shifted to Jay-Z’s criticism of him in his interview with YN. Last year, Belafonte told The Hollywood Reporter that Hov and Beyoncé “turned their back on social responsibility”. He later said he was willing to meet with the couple to iron out their differences.
Ransom is all by himself out on this new recording produced by ThaRawReal. The track takes an interesting turn at the 2:35 mark where Ran talks about his relationship with Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne and DJ Clue.
Strange things are happening. And while driving through the streets of New York, Bizzy opens his third eye. Off his ‘84 coming soon.
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