Producer Boi-1da made appearance at the Battle Of The Beat Makers Lottery last night in Toronto. After cracking the mic, he played two instrumentals from his arsenal. The second track sounds awfully familiar. The actual competition goes down tonight at The Opera House in T-Dot. walder
Drizzy wasn’t the only big winner during last night’s BMI Urban Awards. During the ceremony, the Doc presented Snoop with the BMI Urban Icon award. After the jump, Nas, Game, and Wiz Khalifa pay tribute to the Doggfather. ru
Last night, the BMI Urban Awards were held in Hollywood. Above, Aubrey accepts one of the many awards he won including Songwriter Of The Year award, which he dedicated to his mother and uncle. Take that Sylvia Rhone.
Although an earthquake struck the East Coast earlier this week, Mya and Katrina keep things shaking with their new collabo. Off the R&B songbird’s upcoming album,
With his new mixtape just five days away, Killa Kyleon releases his latest video. If you aren’t tied up by September 1, be sure to look out for Candy Plates & Texas Plates 2.
[vodpod id=Video.15329386&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Only a few days ago, we got some behind the scenes footage and now we get the video in its full entirety with Decatur Dan behind the camera. The Real Is Back 2 is coming soon.
[vodpod id=Video.15328471&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] This week, Ace Hood finally kicked off his Hustle Hard Tour in Panama City, FL and up top is some footage from the first night. Don’t forget, Blood Sweat & Tears in stores now.
With Los around, the Crown Ain’t Safe. But before releasing his mixtape this September, here’s a cut off the project. Produced by Drum Machine.
Earlier this week, Spitta dropped his new mixtape, Verde Terrace. Now, DJ Drama gives us a new remix featuring a verse from Mr. Carter.
[vodpod id=Video.15327344&w=540&h=350&fv=] This must be your typical day at the market with Free. As part of 30 Mosque‘s Saffron Series, Freeway spits a few bars for the camera. The beards are in the building an Indian grocery store.
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.