A week ago, MTV2‘s cameras returned to the Double R mansion for On The Radar. This time, I spoke on records from Slaughterhouse 2 Chainz, and Rick Ross. J.Cole’s “The Cure” would’ve made the cut, but he released it the day after filming. Bummer. In any event, tune in to Sucker Free every Sunday at 11 AM EST on MTV2.
After giving fans their first taste, the four previews a new track and announce the title of their upcoming free Gangsta Grillz mixtape, On The House. (Pun intended.)
Come around their way. From New Orleans to New York and even L.A., Talib, Spitta and K.Dot take us around their neck of the woods in their brand new clip. What a free trip.
Trouble’s heard it all before. And in support of his 431 Days mixtape, he rounds up the residents of Edegwood Court Apartments for his new video. onsmash
Take a stroll over some bad audio from Kirko and Montana off of Kirko Bangz’ Procrastination Killz Pt. 4 mixtape dropping on August 20. complex
Down at Tree Sound Studios in Atlanta, Raekwon kicked with the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League as he spoke on his classic debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx. He even signed the producers’ purple tape. Better put that on eBay.
As the sun went down at Chicago’s Grant Park, Danny Glover ended yesterday’s festival and performed Camp‘s opening track. tykidd
Dre Films takes us into the studio session where Rozay and Pharrell record track 11 off God Forgives, I Don’t. See how the final sounds when you purchase the album here.
J.Cole helped close out the final day of Lollapalooza in Chicago yesterday and brought along plenty of his hits. Cole World. fakeshoredrive
Waka also lended his assistance during yesterday’s OVO festival by joining Drake for “Round Of Applause”. After the jump, Snoop joins the fun with “Drop It Like It’s Hot” and “Beautiful”.
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.