Eminem has a busy summer ahead. This July, he’s been tapped to headline the three day long, Osheaga Music and Arts Festival in Montreal, Canada. The month prior, Em will join Weezy at Bonnaroo and then in August head over to the UK alongside Rihanna for the V Festival. rapfix
[vodpod id=Video.5969204&w=540&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D641462%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A641462] After wrapping up their video at the Garden yesterday, Swizz Beatz and Amar’e Stoudemire spoke with MTV on revamping the NY Knicks’ theme song. Where the hell is Jesse Jaymes anyway? “As far as music-wise, my job is to make sure I make an anthem that takes the game level from point A to point B, keep the crowd hype,” Swizz told MTV News alongside the towering Stoudemire. “Just doing what I do. Just like what the players […]
In support of his latest mixtape, The Fly 2: The Transformation, Willie Da Kid interacts with a few looneys in his latest video. Visually, this may be a lil’ crazy and deranged, but its a dope track nonetheless.
[vodpod id=Video.5968888&w=540&h=350&fv=configParams%3Did%253D1568964%2526vid%253D641436%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A641436] Another day, another Rick Ross video. This time, he causes mass hysteria with his number one draft picks Meek Mill and Wale. Directed by SpiffTV. ‘Cause pandemonium for Self Made on May 24th. mtv
With yesterday commemorating the fifth anniversary of Proof’s passing, Paul dusted off an unreleased track produced by the late J.Dilla. Here’s what PR had to say of the recording: As promised, here is another previously unreleased (as far as I know) track from Proof & Dilla, called “The Fizzo.” I heard about this track before I ever actually heard it from a very excited DJ Head back in ’94, right around the time that F.C. (Funky Cowboys) was created. In […]
Miss Keri Baby stripped down to her birthday suit in the new issue of Allure magazine. Patrick Demarchelier’s one lucky photographer. Here’s what he had to say of the shoot. “We do a lot of things to seek validation: I have to get more expensive handbags or fake lashes or fake boobs. This shoot was about dropping all that. It’s so empowering to embrace my insecurities.” hhnm
In preparation off Daz Dillinger’s release next week, he and big Snoop Dogg set things off with their latest duet. D.A.Z. in stores next Tuesday. ee
Following Swizz’s shoot with Amar’e, he spoke on his upcoming album, Haute Living. Ironically, he says the title wasn’t inspired by the magazine bearing the same name (although he did have a feature in it last year). Nonetheless, he’s sticking to his guns and still plans to donate proceeds from the album to his art charter school and other philanthropic efforts. Sidebar: Swizz Talks Features With Paper
[vodpod id=Video.5968437&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Breezy turns his collabo with Big Sean into his own rendition. Savor the moment. F.A.M.E. in stores now. Fortune coming soon.
[vodpod id=Video.5968372&w=540&h=350&fv=] Next Monday, Diddy will guest star on the hit CBS show, Hawaii Five-0. But until then, here’s behind the scenes footage of how the role came together. Although it’s a brief clip, you can tell Sean’s been working on his acting skills. It’s definitely an improvement from his earlier days.
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.