Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are globetrotting this fall with The Heist World Tour. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 20th. on macklemore.com. But wait there’s more. The duo plan to also release their independent debut, The Heist on October 9th. Stick up kids are out to tax.
Cory’s Datz WTF I’m Talking About mixtape is still on the horizon. But for the moment, he lets off a few rounds over A$AP Rocky’s “Pretty Flacko” instrumental. navjosh
With an Al Green sample, Warren G wears his heart on his sleeve on one of the exclusives off the Coast To Coast Vol. 200 available in full here. hhnm
Kendrick Lamar closed out the third and final day of Pitchfork’s Music Festival by diving in his first performance of his new single in front of thousands, including Lady Gaga. Watch it, drank! 2dopeboyz
Gunplay’s 106 & Snort has been on hold for a minute, but today it shows signs of life with a new freestyle over Dre’s classic. Short, yet sweet. x
From sun up to sunset, Count and Moonie take it to Southside of Chicago for their brand new music video. They aren’t alone though. Seems like the entire hood made it too.
Coinciding with last night’s premiere of Adult Swim’s TV series, Black Dynamite, P and Buckshot fork over the video for their track off the film’s soundtrack. Directed by Dan The Man and produced by 9th Wonder. nahright
Following up his collaboration with mentor John Legend, Dunson returns with a new video in support of his forthcoming mixtape, The Investment. Check ya return on July 31st.
Up for a summer anthem? Well MMG’s DJ Scream calls in a few of the game’s most wanted for his latest posse cut. How hood is that? xzone
Dumb rappers need teaching. Luckily, Sean Price and Red Bull have teamed up to open up a rap clinic. There should be one of these on every corner.
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.