Drake was booked at the HP Pavilion last night as part of Wild 94.9′s Wild Jam’s concert in San Jose, California. And during his set, he performed his verse from his duet with Rihanna for the first time. Based on the amount of radio spins this gets, we should all know his name by now. atf
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While out on tour in Nigeria, Bussa Bus sent this heat missile through my in-box. The Conglomerate crew is all here on this leak off Reek’s upcoming mixtape, The Gift, which drops a week from today. I’m gone. PEWMM! Ha!
Although the LP is on hold for now, Nipsey’s untouchable and will drop The Marathon come next Tuesday. But for now, run with its first offering featuring Kokane on the hook via Nip’s new site, iHussle. sermon
It was Lil’ Kim’s turn to converse with Angie Martinez on Hot 97 this afternoon. Here’s what you missed: Break 1: Kim speaks on her relationship with Faith Evans and penning her autobiography. Break 2: Discusses Nicki Minaj. Break 3: Discusses Diddy and new endeavors Previously: Nicki Minaj Ethers Lil’ Kim UPDATE: 7 Milli? FOH!
Image: Anna Bauer Ok here’s the final feature, the fabolous fourth one that I did for the new issue of RESPECT. No one man should have to talk to Jay Elect as long as I did. Ha! Just playin’, 3 hour convos FTW. Now that’s Southern hospitality. Catch the droppin’ gems. Previously: Waka | J.Cole | B.o.B. Sidebar: The conclusion of my convo with our pal Al.
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”toast_to_cory”] Roc Boy impresario Young Guru, is currently in Perth, Australia for Jay-Z and U2’s tour. After catching wind of Cory Gunz’s guest appearance on “6’7″, he decided to emancipate some material from Cory’s day’s over at Def Jam. At the time, Guru was an A&R at the label. So without further adu, I think it’s time for us to have a toast.
[vodpod id=Video.5142364&w=425&h=350&fv=] Cafe keeps it certified in the streets of Toronto with his latest viral presentation. It’s off his upcoming mixer, Above The Clouds which will be out on the first day of 2011. Break Time: DJ Envy’s not the only one in the Breakfast Club.
Get into an infamous mind frame and check out some unreleased exclusives from the M.O.B.B. hosted by DJ Rated R, DJ Woogie & DJ Larry Lo. New P track below and tracklist after the jump. It’s a Queens thing, doofy. “Tough Love” mr x
A week from today, Rick Ross will dust away the comp and release his new mixtape, Ashes To Ashes. How’s that for a stocking stuffer? But today, we get blessed with the first cut featuring T.I. After the jump, check out the clean version and the project’s tracklist. Visuals from SpiffTV coming soon. “Dirty”
Despite the undeniable success, not everyone is feeling Pink Friday. Nicki’s former manager and Waka Flocka’s mom, Debra Antney gave VIBE a poor review of the rapper’s debut LP. Mama knows best, right? It’s terrible. I like some stuff, but she went too left. I don’t think people were ready for her to come [out with pop]. When I had Nicki, I really wanted her to sing. That’s why I took her for training cause Nicki loves singing, but she kept saying to […]
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.