All you bitches are her sons. Recently, the former Flipmode Squad’s first lady kicked a little knowledge in a freestyle form for VladTV. Listen up you newcomers.
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David Banner was in Beantown this past weekend and spoke at Harvard University. He was there as the keynote speaker of the L.A. Riots: Twenty Years Later Conference. Here’s a brief clip of him discussing the state of hip-hop. Sidebar: DJ Hustle Simmons Interviews David Banner
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Still overseas, Da Snowman brought his Hustlerz Ambition tour over to the Huxley
South Carolina newcomer Sadie Hawkins (Yep, like the dance) appeared last week on Sway In The Morning On Shade 45. Following her interview, which you can view after the jump, she gave a freebie over Pastor Troy’s hit. You can download her mixtape Girl Interrupted hosted by DJ Scream here.
After 30 years on air, New York’s 98.7 Kiss FM ended their run this weekend. The station was the the first to adopt a hip-hop format. DJ Red Alert had been with Kiss since since its early days and gave his final mix Saturday night. After the jump, read his message lifted from his Facebook page. Sidebar: NY Times Article
Last night, Abel brought his U.S. tour back to NY for a sold-out crowd at Bowery Ballroom including Puff in attendance. Above is footage of Mr. Tesfaye’s “Wicked Games” courtesy of Sowmya.
[vodpod id=Video.16446617&w=540&h=350&fv=] On Friday, Rozay, Wale and Meek brought their MMG talents to the Motor City. Here’s a visual recap from their performance at the Silverdome courtesy of Iceberg Beatz. Stay tuned,
We out here tryna function. And last Thursday, 40 water performed at West Hollywood’s Key Club and brought out the city’s own YG for their collabo. The Block Brochure is available here.
Last night, Ice Cube and Mystikal were just a few on the bill for 93.5 KDAY’s Krush Groove 2012 at the Gibson Amphitheater in LA. Above, Mystikal performs his new single while that bad muthafucka named Ice Cube goes solo for the N.W.A classic below. The West Coast Jawn has more footage here.
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.