[vodpod id=Video.4450842&w=425&h=350&fv=] Looks like the Dips reunion is gonna include some new lyrical jabs at old foes. Oh boy! heads up: bobby greenleaf UPDATE: Yup over the “Runaway” track. Can hear more below. [vodpod id=Video.4450929&w=425&h=350&fv=]
Backstage at Yankee Stadium last night, Angela Yee sat with with co-headliner Eminem. After discussing the concerts, he spoke on beating Royce Da 5’9″ and Alchemist in basketball and his recent appearance on Entourage. Sidebar: Eminem Featured On Lloyd Banks’ Hunger For More 2
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”drake_minaj”] Despite technical difficulties, the Young Money all-stars plowed through Thank Me Later‘s track seis. Weezy must be proud of his pupils. Freedom soon come!
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”kool-herc”] On the second night of hip-hop’s historic show at Yankee Stadium, Headliner Hov took time to salute the Father of all this, pioneer DJ Kool Herc. Best seats in the house.
This interview’s been on the ‘net for the last two months, but it slipped under our Radar. Larry Hoover Jr. appeared on Chicago’s WGCI and spoke on his father’s name drop on Rick Ross’ “B.M.F.” . He’s also petitioning for his ol’ man to be transferred to a prison in Chicago. More footage below. 24hourhiphop
Guitarist Santana recruits Esco on this AC/DC cover of “Back In Black” for his new album Guitar Heaven dropping September 21st. Sounds muy bueno. nav via sean
photo: the lightbulb factory Angela Yee ran into J.Cole backstage at Yankee Stadium. He spoke on his labelmate Willow Smith and revealed that his new mixtape should be dropping early next month.
From Yankee Stadium to White House? That’s right, B.o.B. was selected to perform for the 44th President at the Gen44 Summit on September 30th. Backstage at last night’s concert in the Bronx, Bobby Ray spoke to Shade 45’s Angela Yee about his road to Casa Blanca. Sidebar: Ralphige Pranks B.o.B.
At the Rodarte Spring 2011 fashion show earlier today, Kanye discussed with NY Mag his upcoming visual he shot in Prague for “Runaway” and revealed that it will be 40 minutes long. Motion picture shit. “I’m color-correcting this film I shot in Prague a couple weeks ago. I want to edit the film on a boat. Where are the good editing boats?” — is called Runaway, and is a 40-minute noir piece based on his new album. “It’s the story of […]
This leaked earlier today with tags and no origins. Now the folks over at Dirty Glove Bastard let go the final version, which will appear on Buck’s Back On My Buck Shit 2 mixtape. Drumma Boy on the beat.
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.