R.Kelly told his story in his 2012 autobiography. But now, he adds another chapter with co-author 2 Chainz. Sounds as if the Pied Piper is following Tity Boi’s lead. Black Panties dropping soon.
R. Les’ forthcoming album, Black Mozart has suffered a few delays. Before he hands over the final product, he shares the recording process in Vieanna, Austria in this 25 minute short film.
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.
Great breakdown of Statik Selektah’s *Round Trip*! Honestly, this 2023 Mass Appeal release is pure boom-bap bliss from start to finish. Statik really outdid himself with those smooth, jazzy sample flips and turntable scratches, creating the exact kind of laid-back, golden-era hip-hop vibe you want playing in the background while relaxing at Denmark holiday cottages over a quiet weekend. The guest list alone is stacked—having legends like Posdnous kicking things off on the opener "Round Trip (For Dave)" alongside heavy hitters like Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Inspectah Deck on "Unpredictable" makes every track feel like a proper event. Even the newer-school features like Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, and Joey Bada$$ fit effortlessly over the dusty, soulful production without a single wasted verse. Definitely one of his most cohesive projects in years and an easy front-to-back spin for anyone who appreciates real hip-hop craftsmanship.