Big Boi keeps the ball rolling with the fifth video in support of Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. On this go around, it’s for the track “You Aint No DJ” featuring Yelawolf. Dope vid. Doper album. ugc
Snoop Dogg was in the studio with Swizz Beatz last night and after wrapping their session, Tha Doggfather announced that his next album will be the sequel to his debut masterpiece, Doggystyle. Bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay. UPDATE: Yeezy was there too.
The Kang and his wife Tiny have been caged. The couple were arrested last night in Los Angeles after police pulled over their Maybach for making an illegal U-turn on Sunset Boulevard. They were released on $10,000 bail each this morning. According to the L.A. sheriff’s department: “Deputies smelled a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. A narcotics investigation ensued.” Despite having the number one movie in America, T.I. is currently on probation after serving seven months at […]
Pretty hilarious conversation here. The other night, Snoop stopped by Jimmy Fallon’s gig to talk Twitter and his “Hack Is Wack” video submission contest. Where’s the green room?
Rick Ross was at Juliet Supper Club in New York sometime last week and performed “Walking On Water” (5:00 mark) for the first time. Looks like Rozay’s drowning in his own sweat. hhnm
This isn’t something you’d expect to hear from Nipsey, but his grind continues all the way until the release of his debut, South Central State Of Mind. Sidebar: Complex Previews South Central State Of Mind
Po recently rolled to Mexico City to shoot visuals for his street single. His album Gangland is tentatively scheduled to drop in December, but if Po has it his way, his other LP The Messiah will be released the same day. ice via som
Banks appeared on Lenny S.’s The Round Table this evening and left his mark with some prepared raps. This probably would’ve been more memorable if it weren’t over an instrumental Banks already ripped. muzikfiendz
[vodpod id=Video.4356826&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D557603%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A557603] DJ Khaled’s not letting up. For a second time, he pleads for Eminem to appear on his next album, We The Best Forever. Khaled says he’s confident they would produce an “anthem” but doesn’t have a way of reaching him. Maybe he should try Twitter: @Eminem. mtv
The Kang gets suited for a two-cover edition of UPSCALE magazine. An excerpt from the story on the state of his profession below. Cover two after the jump. “I know I still have the ability to do it, but I don’t know if I have as much passion to do it as I once did… I might find that I’m more effective in another capacity, but I won’t know if I don’t ever try. I have other talents and abilities […]
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.