Hov is too legit to throw MC Hammer under the bus. Yesterday, he spoke with DJ Semtex on Hammer’s diss record. Coincidentally, yours truly echoed Hov’s sentiment yesterday on Twitter after reading the same passage in Decoded. Full interview airs this Friday at 10PM.
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Geto Boys’ Willie D was sentenced to a year and a day in federal prison for wire fraud charges yesterday. In May 2009, he was arrested for scamming $194,087.17 worth of Apple iPhones. Willie’s currently out on bond until he reports to serve his term. Damn, he was playin’ tricks on ya.
50 made a cameo appearance last night during a skit on Chelsea Handler’s nightly program. For weeks, rumors have swirled that the rapper and host are dating. Nothing wrong with a lil’ jungle fever.
Not too many websites have their own soundtrack. But then again, not too many rappers are Jim Jones. With Capolife.com set to launch any day now, thisisthedream has Jomo’s latest street mix in support of it. Tracklist and download link below.
Philadelphia’s Meek Mill is back with some new material produced by Jahlil Beats. If you haven’t heard his latest mixtape, stop what you’re doing and take a listen. ill will
Whoever thought that hip-hop would take it this far. On Pittsburgh’s 96.1 Kiss Morning Freak Show, Mikey and Big Bob got Bill Clinton to discuss his thoughts on Lil Wayne’s release from Rikers Island on Thursday. Uh, Bill Clinton cares about rappers. wshh
Here’s what we all been waiting for. The follow-up to Em and Ri Ri’s chart topper, which will be featured on Rihanna’s Loud. Sounds like Ms. Fenty and Mr. Mathers got another hit. We hear this version isn’t final. HD mixtape tagged for now. Somebody get Paul R on the phone! yaf UPDATE: That was quick, now with no tags via HHC.
Five years after Kanye West called out former President George Bush at the Hurricane Katrina telethon, Dubya tells Matt Lauer that he was so appalled by Ye’s comment. The full interview airs on NBC November 8th at 8pm. “It was one of the most disgusting moments in my Presidency. He called me a racist. I didn’t appreciate it then. I don’t appreciate it now. It’s one thing to say, ‘I don’t appreciate the way he’s handled his business.’ It’s another […]
[vodpod id=Video.4816607&w=425&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Blu Hefner and Jada finally release the long overdue video for the remix they shot months ago. Guess Luda, Gotti and Terius couldn’t make it? Better late than never. HFM2 drops on November 23rd. thisis50
Kanye West and Pusha T made their selves at home during Funkmaster Flex’s evening drive tonight on Hot 97. Take a listen below. Break 1: Introduction. Kanye mentions some people he looks up to. Break 2: Kanye talks signing Pusha to G.O.O.D. Music. Break 3: Kanye talks about Taylor Swift. Break 4: Kanye speaks on Joell Ortiz and the leaked nude pics. Break 5: Kanye talks about his album artwork, the Cam’ron & Jim Jones’ diss and Dame Dash. Break […]
Wale, in this track, shows once again his ability to blend different genres. He doesn't limit himself to hip-hop, but enriches it with R&B nuances, creating a familiar sound. This fusion is not only an exercise in style, but serves to intensify the emotional impact of the song. And then there is his ability to rap. Wale is a master at playing with words, creating complex rhymes and modulating his voice to best express his emotions. In 'Blanco', his rap part is an explosion of words that intertwine with the melody, creating a hypnotic and relaxing effect. His ability to go from moments of pure energy to moments of deep introspection is what makes this track so engaging; it reminds me of when you would slow dance, hugging your woman.