Last night in Beverly Hills was the 25th Annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards. One of the special performers of the night was Meek Mill. Up top, he performed his party starter, “House Party” for the crowd.
Earlier this week, 50 was involved in a car accident. He walked away unscathed and recounted the events with MTV.
We already got Kendrick kicking a freestyle with Tim Westwood earlier this week, but now we get the full interview as well. During their conversation, K.Dot spoke on his upcoming album good kid, m.A.A.d city, creative control, his childhood and more.
Brooklyn newcomer Joey Bada$$ and his Pro Era crew catered to a packed house last night at S.O.B.’s. He performed cuts from his latest mixtape, 1999. Here’s a recap from the good folks over at BLOW!
Rockie Fresh keeps his focus on the camera for his edition of MTV2’s Sucker Freestyle. Rockie’s usually more on point, but this time, he comes off lethargic. Don’t sleep nonetheless.
It’s Drama’s momemt to shine, and today he delivers new music featuring Dos Chainz, Meek and Jeremih with T-Minus on the boards. Yeah, this one is a banger. Quality Street Music drops in September. drama
With Drumma Boy spearheading the production, it really ain’t a thing for Wiz to get 2 Chainz on his latest release. Sounds more than just nothing. O.N.F.I.C. arrives Aug 28.
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Lauryn lost one. Earlier this month, Ms. Hill was charged for tax evasion. And now TMZ is reporting that, she pleaded guilty to the crime. She is facing up to three years in prison, and was released on $150,000 bail. Her hearing will take place in November.
Inspired by the video game, Sleeping Dogs, Game’s Just Blaze-produced track gets a video.
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.