What an unlikely pair. FADER plasters Odd Future’s Earl Sweatshirt and Academy Award winner, Juicy J on the covers of their annual Photo issue. Read it here or cop there. On newsstands May 7th. Juicy’s Stay Trippy drops July 2nd.
Word on the curb is that Kanye West’s sixth solo album is finished. According to Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg (and a Mole), Yeezy held a listening for the suits at Def Jam last week. Peter says the music’s dark, but only time will tell if it actually sees the light of day.
As part of the Mayfest 2013 in Syracuse over the weekend, Odd Future’s Earl premiered a track supposedly crafted by RZA. Guess we’ll find out sooner than later. p&p
Jay was probably too busy or uninterested in making a cameo. Nonetheless, Ms. Jones and her protege gather a few corporate heads and Chi Ali for the latest visual off that Yellow Tape.
Kurupt’s Money Bitches Power drops on Wednesday, but today, HHNM gets first dibbs on his collaboration with the Wu’s Masta Killa. Whistle while you twerk. Excuse you, ladies.
After weeks of waiting, Wyclef sprinkles the ‘net with his new mixtape, April Showers. Features include nearly everyone from T.I. to Mobb Deep. Download and check out the entire tracklist below.
Sean Kingston threw a pool party in Malibu and shot a video for it. Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa were invited, but apparently, the dark skinned models missed the memo. Sigh. We shall overcome. The song will appear on Sean’s upcoming album, Back To Life.
This may not be off the top, but then again, are they ever? Anywho, follow OJ from the store to the car wash in the latest flick from Juice World 2.
King Los has money to blow and lets it burn slow in his brand new video. Off his recent release, Becoming King now available here.
Lil Reese didn’t wake up in a Bugatti yesterday morning. Instead, the 20-year old rapper was found sleeping in his car and arrested on a warrant. The order was issued last Thursday and stems from 2012 trespassing, mob action, and battery charges. His bail was set at $100,000 but according to the Chicago Tribune, he isn’t in police custody.
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.