[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”ushervmas”] Yeah man. Usher took over the VMA stage tonight and performed “DJ Got Us Fallin In Love” again and the former number one song in the country, “OMG”. My gosh, good performance.
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”rick_ross_vma”] During host Chelsea Handler’s opening monologue, Rick Ross picked up the comedian on a motor scooter. Chariots of fire!
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”eminem_vmas”] For the second time, Eminem opened up this year’s MTV VMA ceremony. On this go around, he warmed up the crowd with “Not Afraid” and “Love The Way You Lie”. Rihanna you’re a liar! Ha!
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”kanyewestrunaway”] Here’s a snippet of Kanye West’s movie that’s based on his upcoming album. The clip’s nearly as long as his video for “Power”. Yeezy will be performing the song at the close of tonight’s ceremony.
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”nickiwilliamvmas”] will.i.am and Nicki Minaj performed their duet for the first time tonight at the MTV VMA pre-show. Looks like will.i.am took all-black-everything a lil’ too far.
[vodpod id=Video.4420209&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D560534%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A560534] Surely, Snoop has spoke on his debut before. But it’s a story that never gets old. A few weeks ago, Tha Dogg announced that his next album will be entitled Doggystyle 2. How audacious! At The Rock The Bells concert in L.A. a few weeks ago, Snoop reminisced on his 1993 masterpiece. mtv
Say what you will about Waka Flocka, but I’ll be damned if this track isn’t an adrenaline rush. Last night at Gooch’s MySpace concert in L.A., he and Waka performed “Hard In The Paint”. Shake dem dreads! Flockaveli drops October 5th. 57ave
Atlanta’s V103 FM held their 19th annual “For Sisters Only” function yesterday at the Georgia World Congress Center. Freddy O was there and captured T.I.’s performance of “Got Your Back”. Guess this guy’s not layin’ low. yk2
Dark Man X has seen the light and before closing out his show last night at Club Zen in Oxnard, CA, he left the crowd with a prayer. Lord give us a sign! 57ave
50 called Big Boy’s neighborhood on Friday and basically reiterated his conversation with Funkmaster Flex. But at the 9:30 mark, he confirms that Ye will be featured on Banks’ new album, Hunger For More 2.
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.