Not too long after inking her multi-million deal with Pepsi, more endorsements keep coming for Nicki. Most recently, Adidas has tapped YMCMB’s first-lady as the new face for their new 2012 Fall/Winter campaign. urbandaily
The dope boys are back in the building. More specifically, French and his crew with the third installment of their Coke Boys series. Tracklist and download link after the jump. Bonus: “Wherever We Go” Ft. Wale Bonus #2: “Clap” Ft. Red Cafe hhnm
Directed by Ice-T, we follow him from coast to coast on a journey to explore the roots of Hip-Hop staring some of rap’s finest including Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kanye, Nas and more. In selected theaters on June 15.
Authorities have released footage of G. Dep in the interrogation room confessing to his involvement in another murder back in 1993. In December 2010, Dep entered the 25th precinct and admitted to robbery and shooting of a Harlem man 17 years ago. He plead not guilty with his trial beginning this week. info via rtny
Beatmaker Cardiak invites us in the studio for two separate sessions with Loso and Cory Gunz. We aren’t exactly sure for what, but we’re pretty sure we’ll find out soon. Them beats sound fire. hhnm
Spit like an athlete, produce like an apple tree. Ty Kidd Previously: I’m Loving It
And we post it. In preparation for De La Soul’s Maseo’s solo project, DJ Conductor, Mr. Miller offers his assistance with the funk for their duet. Sounds like a good combination.
[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.1016777&w=540&h=350&fv=] With hosts Amanda Seales, Bu Thiam, Charlamagne Tha God, Devi Dev and Sowmya Krishnamurthy, MTV premiered their Hip-Hop POV series last night. They kicked things off with an interview and performance from 2 Chainz, a chat with Lil Wayne and another behind the scenes look at Akon’s new video. Until next week. yardie
[vodpod id=Video.16358784&w=540&h=350&fv=] In VH1’s latest Behind The Music, we first get a look at Akon’s upcoming video for “Hurt Somebody” then follow the Konvict’s rise to fame along with commentary from his family and friends. yardie
After giving us the first leak on Tuesday, Cons continues the momentum and drops the next track off his tape produced by G.O.O.D. Music’s latest signee, Q-Tip. Curb Certified 2, coming soon.
Yo, this new track from The Chef is an absolute banger! Raekwon never misses when it comes to dropping that gritty, vintage hip-hop storytelling. The beat on "Travel Places" hits hard and takes you right back to the golden era. Listening to this makes me want to pack my bags, catch a flight, and book a reliable Taxi kilimanjaro airport to Moshi just to go explore the world with some heavy bars in my headphones.