[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”bob_bruno_janelle”] B.o.B. and Bruno Mars reunited for another performance of “Nothin’ On You” tonight at the 53rd Grammy Awards. Afterward, Janell Monaé gave a solo performance of “Cold War” from last year’s standout, The ArchAndroid (Suites II and III).
Best Rap Solo Performance Best Rap Performance By Solo Or Duo Best Rap Sung/Collaboration Best Rap Song Before the main event, the Recording Academy gave out several golden gramophones in the hip-hop/urban music categories. So far, Jay-Z leads the pack with three trophies while Eminem takes home one. On the R&B front, John Legend and The Roots rack up three awards for Wake Up!. Meanwhile, Cee-Lo snags one for “Fuck You”.
[vodpod id=Video.5566271&w=425&h=350&fv=config%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.realgravity.com%2Fcached%2Fapi%2Fstaticplayerxml%2Fc0e00780-d58f-012d-2afb-12313b079c51%2Fd5d25d36f518c4627ae39702600d8a2d%3Fembedded%3Dtrue] Mikey Fresh caught up with Wiz Khalifa this weekend and discussed his appearance on VIBE’s new cover. Support print: Issue hits newsstands on February 22nd.
For those who forgot, Kimmy Blanco is releasing her Black Friday mixtape tomorrow and here’s yet another Nicki diss, this time over Pink Friday‘s, “Did It On ‘Em”. Warning: This track is some shit. Literally.
[vodpod id=Video.5562784&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] This past Friday, Dipset held another reunion show. This time, it was at Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel in Providence, RI with some help from araabMuzik and Vado. Above is some official footage of the event provided by Hot 106. hhnm
[vodpod id=Video.5566157&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Looks like Dwayne got dance moves too. During Cash Money’s Annual Pre-Grammy party last night at The Lot in West Hollywood, Tunechi and Shanell enjoy the festivities by grinding to Usher’s jam. OMG! kc
Maybach Music’s latest recruit stopped by Philly’s Power 99 recently and although Cosmic Kev couldn’t provide a beat, Meek keep the bars rolling in acapella style for eight minutes straight. That boy puts in “Work”. sermon
[vodpod id=Video.5566576&w=425&h=350&fv=] Last night, Chris Brown was the musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Above he danced his way on to the stage with “Yeah 3x”. After the jump, Breezy brought the rhythm and blues with “No Bullshit”.
Torch is almost ready to give the streets his latest mixtape, UFO, but before it drops on Monday, here is a track with some familiar faces. This should make the streets go round—word to the Stylistics.
French Montana is gearing up for yet another mixtape with DJ Holiday. Here is one of the tracks which originally appeared on Masspike Miles’ mixtape, SuperFly but he adds a little something to it. Mister 16: Casino Life is coming soon. Bonus: French Montana x Waka Flocka “Take It Off” sermon
It's pretty intense reading that Guru released a statement on his health while recovering. Hearing directly from a hip-hop icon after such a scary medical scare gives everyone a massive sigh of relief. You can tell he really values setting the record straight himself. It reminds me of how people want to look and feel their absolute best after going through tough times, whether that's overall wellness or even specific cosmetic refreshes like getting a Blepharoplasty Limassol routine done for a fresh look. Overall, seeing him send love to the fans shows his resilience, and we're all just hoping for a full, speedy recovery for the legend.