Lost Jewelry EP, Rae is still jackin’ for beats and lets off a few bars today over B.I.G.’s classic instrumental. After the jump is the flyer for his Sandy Relief concert in Brooklyn this Thursday. hhnm
The six time Grammy-nominated singer hit the stage last Thursday during Spotify’s holiday event. During his set, he covered Radiohead’s “Fake Plastic Trees” before seguing into his very own “Voodoo”. nme
It was all good just a week ago. But this morning, Gibbs phoned into Power 105’s Breakfast Club to confirm his split with CTE. He doesn’t give the specifics, but he does note he’s working on his ESGN label and that he left on good terms. In April ’11, Gibbs signed with Jeezy’s label.
Big Boi broke bread with the Breakfast Club. He spoke on the new LP, breeding Pitbulls, Andre 3000, the current Atlanta Hip Hop scene, the Ice-T and CoCo debacle and more. Purchase VLADR today.
Cleaning out the closet on his born day yesterday, Game pulls out a track featuring Nipsey Hussle with production from Timbaland. UPDATE: Final version
King L compiles his latest releases on his new mixtape, Drilluminati. Features include Juicy J and Pusha T with production from Young Chop, J.U.S.T.I.C.E League, Sonny Digital, Shawty Redd and more. UPDATE: “Rozay Flow” video also after the jump
Last night, Big Boi ran through his extensive catalogue at NY’s S.O.B.s. Nigel D. catches Big Boi and A$AP Rocky giving a live rendition of their collabo “Lines“. Don’t forget, VLADR in stores today.
Having Cee-Lo on your hook with a Neptunes beat will definitely get a warm welcome. With that said, here’s the latest offering off Trouble Man: Heavy Is The Head. Album drops December 18.
Rozay appeared on Miami’s 99 Jamz this evening to address the cancellation of his MMG Tour. The Bawse says the cancellation wasn’t due to death threats but stemming from janky promoters. To hear him tell it, he’s good in any hood—that means you Chicago. Rich is gangsta. hhnm Pt. 2: Rozay addresses Jeezy BET incident and 50 Cent’s boxing promotion endeavor.
On the night before his release, Big Boi and his mama visited BET. Big Boi talks Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors, discusses performing overseas, his video game with B.o.B., and more. After the jump, Game, who’s also dropping an album tomorrow, plugs Jesus Piece, breaks down a few of its lyrics, his birthday weekend, eating healthy, his new label, Rolex Records and more.
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.