“Ball so hard, I don’t respect the fuckin’ referees” The Barclays Center opened its doors this evening with Hov’s first of 8 sold-out shows. Currently in progress, Hov interrupted his set for an acapella of a new verse. Watch it, he’s got shooters on his team. complex
During this evening’s 2012 iTunes Festival in London, Alicia Keys premiered a brand new record titled, “Brand New Me”, off her November 27 release, Girl On Fire. Full performance here. rap-up
Guess Nicki missed the memo on no gifts. Nonetheless, Weezy was surprised for his 30th born day with a $70,000 1,000 lb red three-wheel T-Rex from YMCMB’s first lady. Clear the road.
During his interview with Sway, Dave Lighty speaks on the alleged
For his brand new video, Flo Rida returns to his Carol City home and gives back to his community while keeping himself afloat from his struggles. Stay strong.
From the mound, Boaz pitches his new mixtape, Bases Loaded. In the dugout sits
Connecticut to Staten Island is about 2 hours away. Fortunately, it
E-A-Ski brings actors Ice Cube and Danny Glover to the small screen for his new video. Clearly, no ones ever to old for this shit. Cruise over to iTunes and download it here.
E! has confirmed that Nicki Minaj has signed on for a reality show airing on the network this November. The three episode series will give viewers a look into her personal and professional life. Must see TV? mtv
That’s a whole lot of money. Before the final edit of Xzibit and E-40’s video makes it our way, we go inside the money vault for the making. Looks like one big party. Napalm impacts October 9.
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.