The fight for justice continues on as Jay-Z and Beyoncé appeared at a Trayvon Martin rally in New York City. The couple met with Trayvon’s mother and Rev. Al Sharpton. Later this evening, Hov will have his second concert at Yankee Stadium.
Chicago’s King Louie pops up with a freestyle over Jigga’s designer ode. Louie’s Jeep Music arrives on July 22nd.
It’s been hot out all week. And to beat the heat, Troy Ave hooks up with Scram Jones on this new track. Troy’s New York City coming soon.
While in New York, 2 Chainz stopped by DJ Self’s Midnite Mixx on Power 105.1. He talked about his new single and Atlanta artists. After the jump, Juicy J steps into the studio, and Chainz discusses his cook book, New York artists, and B.O.A.T.S II.
Hov returned to Yankee Stadium last night as part of his Legends of the Summer tour with JT. During his set, he brought out Alicia Keys for “Empire State of Mind”. Second show takes place tonight.
Although the Mets took a 13-8 loss against Phillies yesterday, those who stuck around at Citi Field caught a win. Nas took center field for a performance of his lengthly catalogue. More clips below.
From the sight of dollars bills, strippers pull their panties to the side to Rich Gang‘s latest offering with Bow Wow, French Montana, Tyga and Gudda Gudda. Spends yours on Tuesday when the album drops.
Earlier this week, Master P made his debut on ESPN’s First Take. During his interview, he talked about Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports and decision to leave sports agency.
“I’m ’bout to wild the fuck out/ I’m going Bobby Boucher” Here we go again. Kanye went off on a TMZ photographer today at LAX airport. After the camera man complimented his work, West went on a tirade. Talk to the hand. “Don’t talk … don’t talk to me … I don’t want to hear paparazzi talk to me or anybody I know … and tell everybody never talk to anyone that anyone knows … don’t talk to themselves .. DON’T TALK […]
Gillie only smokes the finest herbs. So in support of his King of Philly 2 tape, he breaks his stash and smokes it in his brand new video. Puff, puff and pass.
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.