This past June, 9th Wonder and J.Cole attended a function sponsored by EA Sports in support of NBA Elite 11. Shortly after, 9th spoke to Rap Radar about scoring the soundtrack to the video game. Now months later, it was announced that the Tar Heels created the lead track for the game entitled, “The Plan”. Here’s what Cole had to say: “As a big sports video game fan, it’s an honor to be a part of EA Sports NBA Elite […]
Cudder recently started filming his next viral presentation for his Kanye collaboration. Sure looked like one helluva party. Have a coke and a smile. nav
An incomplete version of this appeared on the ‘net recently. But now, here’s Tha Bizness-produced track in its final format. FA.B.’s new album, Liberty: Forever Free rings off soon. x
How’s this for Saturday Night Fever? Although Kanye threw SNL and the whole cast under the bus on “Power”, he’s set to return to the program as the musical guest on October 2nd. The show will be hosted by actor, Bryan Cranston. Ain’t that funny? futoncritic
Fake Shore Drive was on hand this past weekend to capture footage of Moonie and Count’s heist for their new video, “Goin’ In For The Kill”. Andrew says the duo also shot two additional videos in support of their street album, Don’t Feed The Killaz Vol. 3.
On the other side of Cudi,’s Complex over story is Nicki Minaj. In the feature, she discusses her debut LP Pink Friday and toning down her sexual content. More photographs after the jump. You’ve said in recent interviews that you want to tone down the sexual content in your music. What prompted that? Nicki Minaj: On “My Chick Bad,” I had to show people that I can spit a verse without sex or talking about how good I look. I’m […]
Gucci Mane, Pharrell and Nicki Minaj toast to the assholes with a glass of “Haterade”. The track can be found on La Flare’s The Appeal which drops next Tuesday. Drink to that. missinfo
The new issue of SLAM featuring LeBron James and Dwight Howard is currently on newsstands. And on page 22, J.Cole discusses his basketball jones. During his days at St. John’s University, he says he received a call back from the Red Storm but opted not to pursue his hoop dreams.
Hungry? Well, Memphis Bleek comes through with some free food. Literally. Here’s his new mixtape featuring some previous leaks and Kush Gang’s Young Safi. Get the link and tracklist below.
Four months after Reflection Eternal’s Revolutions Per Minute, Kweli says that he’s nearly done with his fifth solo album, Gutter Rainbows. Golden title!
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.