“Kiss ’bout to drop, then the Lox, another Wu-Block, next December“ One thing about Donnie G. and Styles P,is that they have no problem jacking a beat. And on their latest caper, they take Wiz Khalifa’s instrumental hostage.
Sometimes, it’s not too late to apologize. And on Ro Ransom’s new song, he targets his doubters, naysayers, and pesky publications. Don’t lame out this time around.
With French Montana, Fat Joe, and DJ Drama looking on, a few of XXL‘s freshman class closed out this afternoons RapFix by going off the top.
Still making moves, Talib ends up at the Black Entertainment Television studio for 106 & Park‘s weekly freestyle series. He sure makes it look easy. Prisoner Of Conscious is available here.
Ciara and Nicki Minaj toast to the single life on their latest collaboration. Single ladies clap your hands. Her self-title album Ciara is out July 9.
Kendrick Lamar’s Good Kid, m.A.A.d City Tour kicks off today in Sin City. At 1:18 mark of Kendrick’s promo video, the Black Hippy crew dismantle Rocko’s single. Jay Rock for President. UPDATE: CDQ of the freestyle below.
Hit-Boy celebrated his born day yesterday and while opening his gifts, he finally received his Grammy Award for “Niggas In Paris”. That definitely beats a cashless birthday card.
Dreamville’s Bas re-ups with the second volume of his Quarter Water Raised Me series. Get your drink on and download the project here.
Maino and his crew keep their friends close and their enemies closer on their new recording. Produced by GQ Beats.
Hovi Magurie does it again. Today, it was announced that New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith has signed with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports firm. When asked about joining the agency, Geno told the press: “I think it’s just his agency. When you talk about being in New York from a standpoint of what they can do in the city, the connections that they have, I think it’s a good move. My mother and my family is comfortable with it, I’m […]
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.