For the first single off Travis Barker‘s forthcoming debut, Give The Drummer Some he recruits Mikey Rocks and Chuck Inglish as lead-off hitters. Expect features from Lupe Fiasco, Pharrell Williams, Lil Wayne, Beanie Sigel and others. hhnm
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[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”maino_pt_1″] Before Maino releases his new mixtape The Art Of War tomorrow, here’s the first installment of his viral musical inspired by his debut album, …If Tomorrow Comes. The clip also features the official video for “Gangsta” co-starring B.G.
Today begins the jury selection in the drug case against reggae star, Buju Banton. Last December, Banton and two others were arrested for allegedly purchasing over five kilos of cocaine from a DEA informant. The two associates have agreed with prosecutors to testify against Banton, who faces a life sentence if convicted. Lawdamercy. nytimes Sidebar: Bounty Killer Arrested For Domestic Violence
Got a big meeting wit this company right now this is #epic Last month, Raekwon visited Mark Zuckerberg’s billion dollar plantation in Northern California. No word as to what the meeting entailed, but the writing’s on the wall. 57thave Previously: Kanye Debuts New Songs For Facebook
We follow Nipsey to the lab as he adds some visuals to his J.U.S.T.I.C.E League-produced track. Everybody wants the fame. Right Chris? wshh
In the latest issue of Rolling Stone, Aubrey revealed that he visited the guitar legend’s gravesite during his tour stop in Seattle. Well here is the Kodak moment during the visit. Rock in peace Jimi. More pics after the jump. ovo
Two weeks after NY’s store shut its doors, L.A.’s location closed up shop. On hand were Xzibit, Dogg Pound, Dilated Peoples, Alchemist, Evidence, Ras Kass, MC Eiht and more. West West y’all. sptv
After hearing this, we’re glad Autumn is almost here. According to DJ Ill Will, this is off Baby and Mack’s upcoming mixtape. Hopefully, that project is nothing like this. yk2 via ymhq
Before DMX ended his show with a prayer two weekends ago in Oxnard, CA, he treated clubgoers with a new track produced by Swizz Beatz at Club Zen. Get your money up. 57
Looks like 93.5 KDAY’s Fresh Fest brought out the entire West Coast at the Nokia Theater last night. Before the concert’s headliner Cube ran through some oldies, the previous acts did their thing including Tha Dogg Pound, Warren G. and DJ Quik. If you missed it, we got you after the jump. 57 Sidebar: Ice Cube Interview Backstage
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.