“They shouldn’t have let me back in. They fucked up.” After his live show at NY’s Highline Ballroom last Tues, the Juice Man chopped it up backstage about the status of the Stay Trippy album, his rise as a solo artist, staying high but still functional and what it takes to survive in the music business. Ca$h rules! Peep playlist and whole show here.
Whether you’re on the dance floor or on top of the bar, Juicy J adds a trippy verse to Ke$ha’s single for the official remix. Hello, wherever you are, check it out. hhnm
Kanye West was back on SNL as the musical guest and helped bring their season to a close this evening. For his first performance, he premiered his rock-influenced track “Black Skinhead”. Below, he returns for a televised performance of “New Slaves”, which he premiered the previous night by projecting the video on 66 buildings in 10 cities across the globe. Yeezy season continues.
After cookin’ up with the Chef, Young H.O. hooks up with Mr. OVO. Light up! Again!
Keeping the tradition going, Nipsey gives away free music for every 2,000 Twitter followers and he’s still smoking in his latest release.
Kanye’s gone Hollywood. Yesterday, the rapper was spotted in Atlanta filming his cameo in the upcoming sequel to Anchorman. No word yet on his exact role, but E! reports he’s involved in a “big fight” scene. Anchorman: The Legend Continues hits theaters this December. UPDATE: Drake and his fro shot his scene earlier today via NY Daily News
De La Soul got into the groove with The Roots last night on Jimmy’s stage with a new rendition of their classic “Jenifa Taught Me”. Below, is an off-air performance of “A Rollerskating Jam Named Saturdays”. okp
In support of his Juice World 2, OJ Da Juiceman shops ’til he drops and flips the bird in the video for his Zaytoven-produced track.
That was quick. With a bottle of Bombay in one hand and Hennessy in the other, Juicy J bosses up and serves the visual to his recent track. Stay trippy, my friend.
After donating $70 million to the University of Southern California this week, Jimmy Iovine introduced Dre during yesterday’s commencement ceremony. Here’s what the good Doc prescribed. “I am excited and I am proud to now be a member of the Trojan family. I would also like to say congratulations to the University of Southern California’s Class of 2013.” ru
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.