We live in such a cruel world. Lupe sends his condolences to the family and friends of 6-month old Jonylah Watkins, who died this week in a shooting in Chicago. Says Lupe: She lives as long as we do. She will live forever. God bless your soul and the family you left behind. We Love You. Not a song but a life. Be respectful. Please keep negative comments to yourself. #lovelifechitownforever
Last night in Austin, Myspace had a secret show that featured Hit Boy, KiD CuDi, and Diplo. During CuDi’s set, he treated the audience to a new verse off his upcoming, Indicud. Billboard says the album will feature Hit Boy, Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky and Michael Bolton on April 23rd. missinfo
No Future? For the Strange Music lovers, they crew has decided to give fans a collection of snippets and a few full songs off their upcoming albums of this year. Below is a track in full off Tech N9ne’s Something Else on June 25. Download the sampler in full here. UPDATE: Official version sermon
Yelawolf returns with the follow-up to his Trunk Muzik project. The 10-track tape features Paul Wall, A$AP Rocky, Big Henry, Raekwon and Killer Mike.
Not everything that happened in Vegas, stayed there. Most recently, Rozay brought his Reebok celebration to Miami’s LIV nightclub with his MMG fam, Jim Jones, Ace Hood, LeBron and more.
With his new album Love & Other Drugs due later this year, Maybach O looks to get things turnt up with the first single. This is definitely suitable behind closed doors. The video is scheduled to drop Monday. YBF
After Joey and Tahiry shared their sides to the story, Cons called up Angie Martinez today to speak on both confrontations, the reason for the slap and claims to have had possession of Joe’s phone allegedly containing some interesting texts. Guess there really is 3 sides to a story. Info
In preparation for the release of his Dreamchasers 3 on May 6, Meek takes us to Miami in the visual for his bars over Drizzy’s single. From the bottom, to a lear, in a year.
Sun up or sun down, Marco Polo’s got a stash of recordings and decides to liberate the latest with Big Daddy Kane off his upcoming Newport Authority 2. Port Authority 2 also coming soon.
The D.O.C. is featured in “The Sex & Music Issue” of the April issue of Playboy. The gangsta rapper sat with the print to reflect on overcoming the car crash which disrupted his vocal chords, ghostwritting and working with N.W.A. Read his feature when you pick up the copy in its flesh tomorrow.
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.