You gotta love DMX. Yesterday, Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg caught up with X following the Rock The Bells press conference. He seemed a bit, uh, spaced out, but he spoke on performing at this year’s concert and dished some advice to Rosenberg. Hilarious. Part two after the jump.
General 2 Chainz is all smiles as he tilts his brim on the cover of Fader‘s 80th. Issue drops next week, but you can read Andrew Noz’ cover story in full here.
Hopefully by now you have The MF Life. While on the set of Melanie’s next video, she speaks on the chemistry working with Cole and the shoot’s experience with director Colin Tilley.
[kyte.tv appKey=MarbachViewerEmbedded&uri=channels/449330/1673107&tbid=274261&p=5296&height=350&width=540] Waka Flocka continued his radio run this morning and returned to Power 105. He spoke on his musical content, Triple F Life, working with PETA as well as his recent comments in Complex.
Kimmy brought her Return of the Queen tour to the Key Club last night. During her set, Big Momma brought out a few familiar faces including Da Brat, Lady Of Rage & City High. TWCJ has more clips below.
Ouch! While partying at WIP in NYC last night, Breezy was caught in a middle of an altercation where bottles were thrown. NYPD confirms that Drake’s entourage was involved. Shortly after the incident, Chris shared the experience on Twitter before deleting his tweets. How u party wit a rich nigga that hate? Lol….Throwing bottles like girls? #shameonya! Niggas is pussy. Bottles? It’s nothing! Lol And I’m the singer? Niggas hiding in the bathroom bitch ass niggas! Ok! Niggas stand behind security!!!! Ok! […]
Sin City was the place to be last night as Maybach Music Group held a listening session for Self Made Vol. 2. In attendance were Drake, DJ Khaled, Busta Rhymes, French Montana, Stalley, Meek Mill, Wale, Omarion and, of course—Rick Ross. Here’s a great recap courtesy of Skreech. Rap Radar Films! Sidebar: Self Made Vol.2 Listening Session Official Recap
While plugging his new film and speaking on the NBA Finals on ESPN‘s SportsCenter yesterday, Robert Van Winkle rapped “Ice Ice Baby” for Lindsay Czarniak. Word to your mother. Sidebar: Vanilla Ice On Today Show
Another sign that hard work pays off for Wiz. After nearly two months since its release, his forthcoming album’s first single has struck gold. O.N.I.F.C. drops August 28. Congrats! Now play hard.
If you dare cross those yellow lines, you will end up finding yourself in Shawty Lo’s new video. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Million Dollar Man drops July 4.
Great breakdown of Statik Selektah’s *Round Trip*! Honestly, this 2023 Mass Appeal release is pure boom-bap bliss from start to finish. Statik really outdid himself with those smooth, jazzy sample flips and turntable scratches, creating the exact kind of laid-back, golden-era hip-hop vibe you want playing in the background while relaxing at Denmark holiday cottages over a quiet weekend. The guest list alone is stacked—having legends like Posdnous kicking things off on the opener "Round Trip (For Dave)" alongside heavy hitters like Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Inspectah Deck on "Unpredictable" makes every track feel like a proper event. Even the newer-school features like Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, and Joey Bada$$ fit effortlessly over the dusty, soulful production without a single wasted verse. Definitely one of his most cohesive projects in years and an easy front-to-back spin for anyone who appreciates real hip-hop craftsmanship.