[vodpod id=Video.5799563&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] VIBE and Cashmere Agency packed the Venue 222 for the first two nights of SXSW. In case you couldn’t make it to the event, here’s a recap of what you missed with performances from some familiar faces.
Page Six has learned from a source that Nicki Minaj is in negotiations with Simon Cowell to join the upcoming Fox talent show, The X Factor. Days ago, it was reported LA Reid will take a judge’s seat in September. “Simon thinks Nicki is fantastic. She’s sassy, she looks great and she has bags of personality. Nicki has a large following and she fits well with the ethos of the show, which plans to usher in a new generation of musical talent.”
A few days ago, DJ Premier spoke on a disagreement with Canibus regarding a rejected beat. Canibus fired back with some words towards the end of this track. In turn, Preemo gave his side of the story. Truth hurts.
We’re only two days away from the release of Fear Of God, but luckily for us, Pusha let DJ Whoo Kid debut a few tracks on Shade 45 today and DHH comes thru with the rips. Two more tracks after the jump.
After GLC and Cold Hard of Crucial Conflict warmed up the sold-out Congress Theater two nights ago, Dipset took to the stage for the opening night of their tour in the Chi. Above, the crew rolls in with “Dipset Anthem”. More footage below.
[vodpod id=Video.5797628&w=540&h=350&fv=] Chris Brown kept his radio promo going and stopped by Hot 97 for a chat with Angie Martinez. Aside from discussing the album, he touches on his nude pics, his blonde hair and more. F.A.M.E. in stores March 22.
Grafh stays on his grind and is back with another one. No really, that’s the title of his latest recording, but don’t get it confused with the other one. x
Before Wiz got down to biz Thursday night, Atlantic’s other stars B.o.B. and Janelle Monáe hit the stage at La Zona Rosa. Up top, Bobby Ray and Playboy Tre run through “Bet I” sans T.I. of course. More footage below.
Fuck the law! But last night at Emo’s, Asher Roth and Nottz enforced it by performing their Rawth EP track and Peter Rosenberg was there to get it on film.
Peter Rosenberg continues his hilarious chat with Odd Future, where the collective share their musical interests growing up as well as a debate over Earl Sweatshirt and an 18 year-old Nasir. Earl or Illmatic? Go!
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.