Just like his go-to producer Jahlil Beats, Meek has joined Roc Nation management. He gave an interview with Hov’s URL on joining the fold. L+T: So you’re signed to Roc Nation management… MM: Yeah, that’s the new deal I put together. Me coming up in this rap game, I was always an underground artist coming up by myself and making all of the moves by myself. And my manager – he’s just like me, we’ve been coming up in the […]
Just like Ms. Wallace, Scarface also participated in the Platinum League junket. For our sit down, Face Mob spoke on the 10th anniversary of his classic album The Fix, Houston, new group, The Minority Report, and collaboration with Beanie Sigel.
During the Nuggets vs. Lakers game last week, LA Times’ Melissa Rohlin caught up with Tunechi courtside at the Staples Center. He spoke on how the Black Mamba inspires him as well as his own children, why the Lakers are his favorite team and more. Greatest player of all time? nav via lwhq
Life is good. And so is Slaughterhouse’s latest single. Yesterday, the party began filming the video and here’s our first look. Nice red leather jacket, Mouse. Sidebar: European Tour Dates
Biggie’s mom Voletta Wallace, was in town yesterday to promote Platinum League trading cards. The cards features a slew of rappers including her son, The Notorious B.I.G. Our conversation was great. She spoke on coping with her loss, B.I.G.’s appearance on Martin, VH1’s Behind The Music, and her decision to cremate him.
[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.1018470&w=540&h=350&fv=] Scarface and Travis Porter joined Sway on the MTV couch yesterday. Before, Facemob left, he scrolls through his PDA and kicks a vintage rap. After the jump, peep the cypher from Ali, Quez and Strap.
Taking a break from the Wu-Block project, Don Don holds his own and displays his gritty rhymes on this new recording. Mixtape on the way?
Can’t afford the expensive bubbly? Well Jigga may have the drink for you cognac sippers. Last night, he helped Barcadi introduce their new drink D’usse (“dew-say”) at a private event in New York City. Pricewise, a 750 ml bottle will cost you a reasonable $44.99. Not bad at all. Cheers! lifefiles
Kiss was the latest guest on Sway’s in-studio concert series. He discussed freestyling vs. written raps, battling, his children, desire to do cartoons and reflected on his debut, Kiss The Game Goodbye. Jada also decides to spit a few bars above and then proceeds to perform a few tracks off his Consignment mixtape. More footage from his visit after the jump.
As Dreamchasers 2 continues to get its clicks, Meek is working on his debut album and was in the cooker with Nasir last night. Hopefully, we hear the result before Dreams & Nightmares on August 28.
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.