Earlier this month, a photo surfaced of Eminem and Black Hippy in the lab. Although nothing was recorded, K-Dot talks to MTV about their conversation. He basically told me albums haven’t been done like that in a long time from a new artist, and he can appreciate how I structured the whole thing. Always stay focused on the craft and not indulge in the other crazy stuff that comes around.”
Wale and Jerry Seinfeld are still prepping their joint project, Album About Nothing. In Wale’s new vlog, he gives DJ Drama an update on it’s process and Wale and Jerry record the track, “The Outro About Nothing”.
Bonjour. Esco recently traveled over to Cognac, France to visit the Hennessy headquarters. Aside from learning of the distillery, he creates his own blend and wines and dines. Cheers!
Asher will finally release The Greenhouse Effect Vol. 2 tomorrow. But until then, here’s a double-dose of treats including his rendition of Mobb Deep and 50’s track. No beat is safe—or rapper.
Versace back? According to Kirko Bangz it is. And with DJ Mustard on the beat, he pops his collar on his new single with French, YG and G-Haze. Kirko’s debut Bigger Than Me coming soon.
Wale put on for his city last night. Following his CRWN with YN, Folarin returned to the Howard Theatre stage and a live debut of his Nicki Minaj and Juicy J-featured track. The Gifted in stores tomorrow.
J.Cole kept his tour going strong in the DMV last Thursday. The following night, he then hit the City Of Brotherly Love and brought out Meek Mill. For those absent, here’s a recap of both shows.
On the high rise overlooking the city, Wale balances love and hate in his brand new video. The Gifted in stores June 25.
Are you not entertained? Well produced by Maejor Ali, Sean Paul commandeers all to hit the dance floor with his new single featuring Juicy J and 2 Chainz. boomshots
With his third album dropping in two days, it’s Wale against the world on the front of today’s The Washington Post. Have yourself a “Wale moment” and read the full article here. Excerpt below. He’s been goaded into far too many “Wale moments” here, engaging with anonymous trash talkers, confronting his critics, shouting down the faceless digital mob that lives inside his phone at all times. He can’t seem to go more than two minutes without looking at the screen. […]
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.