Troy Ave held court over at S.O.B.s last night for Hot 97’s “Who’s Next” concert series. During his performance, he brought out Prodigy for “Dirty Martini” and N.O.R.E. for “Superthug”. So NY. xzone
Still on The Layover? Well if so, Bishop Lamont, Kobe and their friends’ little get-together gets interrupted by the feds in this visual release. hhnm
In addition to T.I., Budden also occupied the Best Buy Theater for Hot 97’s MetroPC 5 Boro Tour. He wasn’t alone as he brought along his Slaughterhouse for the assist. Now that’s love and hip hop.
Hot 97’s MetroPC 5 Boro Tour continued last night over at New York’s Best Buy Theater with T.I. and Joe Budden. Above, iboTV films surprise guest Juicy J joining the Kang. EMETakeover‘s recap below. Sidebar: T.I. Talks Next LP & Grand Hustle Compilation
Off of the HS87 compilation project, All I’ve Ever Dreamed Of due Tuesday, Hit-Boy and Audio Push bring the antics to no man’s land in this visual.
Sa prize!! King Kendrick Lamar takes the crown. Well deserved. Congrats. “K-Dot earned the #1 spot in a unanimous decision, while 2 Chainz landed in the #2 slot. While both MCs made indelible marks in the last year, it was Kendrick’s artistry and commercial appeal that helped him earn the title. Lyrically, Lamar is an expert spitter who weaves complex rhyme patterns around soul-drenched beats, with as unique a style as rap has seen in years. And while verbal depth […]
2 Chainz. Second spot. Too predictable. Ha! “Suddenly, we find him not only as the honorary G.O.O.D. Music member, but then he put out B.O.A.T.S., and on that album are songs that carried 2012, from ‘Birthday Song’ to ‘I’m Different,’ to ‘No Lie.’ “ Name an awards show in the past 12 months and 2 Chainz was there. He performed solo at the BET Hip-Hop Awards and joined Lil Wayne at the VMAs before rocking Jay-Z’s Made in America Festival. […]
In the wake of Mr. Magic’s death, Snoop pens an ode to his former No Limit fellow soldier, his wife, as well as ‘Pac and Nate Dogg. Gone, but certainly not forgotten.
Vado’s been on a radio run non-stop and visited Sway at Shade 45 on Tuesday. He spoke on leaving Interscope, relationship status and then performed “Speaking In Tungs” and “Right Now”.
The party begins with just a call. And for Juicy J’s new video, he jets from Memphis to Detroit to party the night away with Big Sean and Jeezy. Stay Trippy coming soon. Also: Juicy’s hitting the road. Tour dates below.
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.