“…Get my daughter this college grant, so she don’t need no man.“ The G.E.D. wasn’t for B.I.G. nor is it for his daughter, Tyanna. Over the weekend, his lil’ girl graduated from high school. Lil Cease tweeted the following congrats below. “Congrads to my babygirl @tyanna810 4 a big acomplishment 2day… I’m truly am proud of u & I’m alway here 4 u!!” mtv
In tribute to the passing of Gil Scott-Heron, we present what we feel are the best hip-hop songs that have sampled from his extensive catalogue. Enjoy the music and then educate yourselves on the man’s musical legacy. His impact on our culture is irreplaceable. Ty Kidd
The Slaughters are at the House of Blues in Los Angeles tonight and want you to come through. Show starts at 10PM. No opening bands. You know the drill, hit us up at [email protected] with your full name and we’ll hook ya up. Good luck. UPDATE: Contest over. Props to Ron, Nicole, Bryant, John, and Terrell.
[vodpod id=Video.9971489&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Anytime Rozay is having fun you know DRE Films and Spiff TV aren’t far behind. Here’s footage from the set of DJ Khaled’s I’m On One”, Ross’ Spring Fest performance, and the Self Made album release party at Club Play.
The Chocolate Boy Wonder and Kamaal The Abstract kicked things of this past Saturday for the start of the Fort Greene Festival in Brooklyn. If you missed out, here’s footage from the event courtesy of Blow!.
New York nightlife has always played an important role in hip-hop culture, and few venues are remembered with the same energy as The Tunnel. For artists, DJs, promoters, and fans who experienced the city’s club scene during its peak years, the venue represented much more than a place to spend a Saturday night. It was a meeting point where music, fashion, street culture, and competition all came together. For members of Dipset, memories of clubs from that era connect naturally […]
Oun-P’s remix is the talk of the town and here is the visual aid featuring Banko, Kiss and Fred The Godson.
Hip-Hop’s new queen continues her print takeover and takes the cover of issue 7 of #5 Magazine. thesmithian
[vodpod id=Video.9966241&w=540&h=350&fv=] While speaking with DJ Envy on MTV’s Sucker Free, Rozay explains the reasoning behind signing Teedra Moses and Stalley to his Maybach Music label. Be sure to pick up Self Made in stores now.
Sunday night, Preemo took over the 1s and 2s in UK at The Garage in Highbury and played countless hits from his catalogue. hhc
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.