Following the Grammys, JT held a sold-out concert at Hollywood’s Palladium. HHH was present to catch Hov joining him for another live performance of “Suit & Tie”. Timbo helps bring “Sexy Back” after the jump. Sidebar: Bud Light Platinum Commercial
The Grammys host, LL was joined by Chuck D, Travis Barker, Tom Morello and DJ Z-Trip to close out the ceremony by premiering his new track “Whaddup“. They also gave a special tribute to Beastie Boys’ Adam “MCA” Yauch. Never forget. yardie
While conversing with Billboard backstage at the Grammys, Terius says he will be helping Kanye and Beyoncé on their next LPs. He also revealed the new title and release date for his very own. “May 7, my album drops and the name is ‘Fourplay,’” he told Billboard. The album was previously called “Love IV” and set for a March release. He’ll release the set’s latest single, “Slow It Down,” on Thursday.
Fresh off his Grammy performance, JT premieres the latest offering off The 20/20 Experience. Produced by Timbaland. Purchase the track on iTunes now. Album in stores March 19.
During the evening’s ceremony, Frank performed “Forrest Gump” while previewing the upcoming video as his backdrop. Expect the video to premiere sooner than soon. mwp
During the acceptance speech for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration Grammy, Jay-Z thanked the local swap meet for The-Dream’s kooky hat. Niggas fashion is weak—quit wasting all the models. UPDATE: The-Dream On The Roast
The Grammys paid tribute to the legendary Bob Marley this evening. Above, Bruno Mars, Sting, Rihanna as well as Ziggy and Damian Marley did the honors with a medley. Where was Snoop Lion? yardie
Following Maroon 5’s performance of their single “Daylight”, the Staples Center followed the beat to Alicia Keys’ drums for her unique rendition of “Girl On Fire”. And yes, she is. yardie
After taking home the “Best Short Form Music Video” honor for “We Found Love”, Ms. Robyn Fenty left Breezy’s side and graced the Grammy stage for an intimate performance of “Stay”. Beautiful. yardie
While premiering his new video and taking the Grammy for “Best Rap Album“, Aubrey spoke with Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet and finally revealed, Nothing Was The Same as the title for his third album.
Great breakdown of Statik Selektah’s *Round Trip*! Honestly, this 2023 Mass Appeal release is pure boom-bap bliss from start to finish. Statik really outdid himself with those smooth, jazzy sample flips and turntable scratches, creating the exact kind of laid-back, golden-era hip-hop vibe you want playing in the background while relaxing at Denmark holiday cottages over a quiet weekend. The guest list alone is stacked—having legends like Posdnous kicking things off on the opener "Round Trip (For Dave)" alongside heavy hitters like Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Inspectah Deck on "Unpredictable" makes every track feel like a proper event. Even the newer-school features like Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, and Joey Bada$$ fit effortlessly over the dusty, soulful production without a single wasted verse. Definitely one of his most cohesive projects in years and an easy front-to-back spin for anyone who appreciates real hip-hop craftsmanship.