[tweet https://twitter.com/DJFolk/status/233380763960221696] Jeezy is taking his executive seat behind the desk at Atlantic Records. During yesterday’s broadcast on Atlanta’s V103, DJ Greg Street announced Jeezy was pointed the new Senior Vice President of A&R. Although Da Snowman is now employed at Atlantic, he will continue to bring his hits to Def Jam as a solo artist. It’s the Universal Warner world. Congrats! complex
While Meek was around the corner, Nicki’s Pink Friday tour occupied the Nokia Theatre with surprise guests Tyga and Sean Kingston. If you weren’t there, Rap-Up provides a few clips of the performances.
Power 105’s Charlamagne brought the stupid dope moves to The Combat Jack Show . Tha God spoke on his come up in radio and everything else in between. Did they get the drop?
The Dreams & Nightmares tour hit up Cali’s House of Blues last night. After Rockie Fresh warmed up the audience, Meek hit the stage and brought out Big Sean and YG. Here’s what TWCJ was able to film.
After bringing their interview on RapFix Live to a close, Memphis Bleek and Benzino each kicked a verse for the MTV cameras. Now that’s love—and Hip-Hop.
Filmed in his 41st Side projects, Capone doesn’t fake the funk to return home in his new clip. Directed by Road Arts. Listen to his new track, “Just That Good” below. 57thave
Personally, no other song annoys the fuck out of me more than this. Now Driicky enlists a few others and gives it an upgrade. Well, if that’s what you want to call it. thenqm
Backstage at his OVO Fest last weekend, Drake spoke to Much Music on his performance, Aaliyah’s single “Enough Said” and her posthumous album helmed mostly by himself and “40”. Drake also says it will feature at least 13-14 tracks and will include those who have worked with the late songstress. Miss Info has clarification on whether the project is supported by her family.
Mama told us there would be days like this. But during last night’s Vitaminwater & Fader Uncapped event down in Austin, TX, Antwan gave a live premiere of a new track featuring Swedish band, Little Dragon.
Freddie Gibbs and Madlib keep their female clients pleased with a coke and a smile in their new video. Directed by Jonah Schwartz.
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.