[vodpod id=Video.15447164&w=540&h=350&fv=] A few nights ago, Pharrell continued the celebration of his Qream Liquer in Atlanta along with DJ Green Lantern, Jermaine Dupri and more. If you weren’t there, 3 Little Digs provides a recap. Sidebar: Pharrell Talks Frank Ocean
DJ-The-Fuck-Drama appeared on Shade 45’s Sway In The Morning today as the show’s guest DJ. If you missed it, here’s a download rip for your listening pleasure. Third Power coming October 11th. djwonder
Extra, extra read all about it. Moonie and Count are featured in today’s edition of The Chicago Tribune. The entire article is available to read here. Peep an excerpt below. LEP Bogus Boys — the LEP stands for “Low End Professionals,” a reference to the lower street addresses of the Ickes homes where the group got its start — has come a long way. The group has been together for 13 years and there have struggles, both professional and personal. […]
[vodpod id=Video.15446582&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Yela is kicking off his Hard White Tour in Starkville, MS next Wednesday and here’s a clip of what to expect. Full dates here. Get Radioactive on October 25.
This Sunday, Jermaine is holding court at the Roseland Ballroom for only a $1.00. Can’t beat that! Tickets go on sale at noon the day of the concert at the Roseland box office. You can also pick up tickets at New York Jimmy Jazz locations. Doors open at 7 P.M. Every day until showtime, we’re giving away a set of tickets for you and a guest to kick it with the RapRadar crew. First one to email us [email protected] with […]
50’s hitting the playground for his new literary project. Up top is the cover courtesy of hhnm. Book hits stores November 1st. Thirteen-year-old Butterball doesn’t have much going for him. He’s teased mercilessly about his weight. He hates the Long Island suburb his mom moved them to and wishes he still lived with his dad in the city. And now he’s stuck talking to a totally out-of-touch therapist named Liz. Liz tries to uncover what happened that day on the […]
Hey YN get a load of this. The day before yesterday, Common brought his book’s promo to the University of Illinois and gave the students and faculty a what—yup, another freestyle. Sidebar: Common Speaks On His Upcoming Album fsd
Just when you thought Plies couldn’t get any more explicit, take a listen to his latest recording featuring Jeremih and Ludacris. Here’s a tip: Condoms are cheaper than diapers. Purple Heart coming soon.
Shot during last weekend’s Brisk Bodega event, Shady Records co-founder Paul Rosenberg, reflects on Eminem’s formative years and the artifacts on display. Not bad for a couple of guys from Detroit. More footage to come.
Kendrick Lamar returned to Sway In The Morning recently and spit a few bars over the Shade 45 airwaves. After the jump, he speaks on working with Dre and swears that Detox is currently being mixed. hhdx
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.