Like Curtis Jackson, Robyn Fenty has had a twitter, but no more ghosttyping for Ri Ri. This past Friday, the Barbados beauty started socializing on the network herself. Although her ex Breezy deleted it, reports are he responded to her first tweet. Glad the keyboard was the only thing he hit this time. Read ’em below. forbez
“They were boys from the suburbs, not boys from the hood” When this smart-ass, wannabe with a mushroom head was 17, the prankster battled crews in a group called Suburban Threat and pushed his own mix CDs while working at Best Buy. His name is Asher Roth and he’s the best. You bought your sweatpants at Ross cause you shop for less. Mama knows best. yardie
The Diggster definitely got big shoes to fill. And on the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network’s latest ad, the sounds of Mr. Simmons is ringing off on everyone’s cellular device. Great expectations indeed.
Now that Fantasia is back in the swing of things, she performed at Rain in the Palms Casino in Vegas last night. She addressed her recent suicide incident (1:05) and Snoop Dogg joins her on stage (1:22) during her rendition of Aretha Franklin’s “Rock Steady”. What it is, what it is, what it is. rap-up
Let’s start recording! Banks says he is all for Joe Budden’s Mood Muzik 4 collab and weighs in on the challenge Joe Beezy put out to Fab. Loso also speaks more on the upcoming feature as well. We can’t wait. rtny
Kiss and Styles got the whole hood behind them for the latest video off The Champ Is Here 3. Coincidently, Jada’s dropping his next album of the same name soon. Let’s hope it lives up to its title. wshh
[vodpod id=Video.4329626&w=425&h=350&fv=] Thursday night, Em made his return to St. Andrews Hall for the Red Bull Emsee Battle. Though he didn’t perform, Crooked I, Nickel Nine, Joell Ortiz, and Joe Budden did and the folks over at Flying With Da Fishes managed to capture some of their set. “Sound Off” with the crew after the jump.
That’s all we do. No Stylistics. Ha! The Queen of Hip Hop and R&B returns with her latest tune. Now that Summer’s almost gone, it’s about that time most people get back together again and here’s your soundtrack. splash
Drake isn’t the only one who had a crush on Baby Girl. As previously reported, Jermaine honored the late Aaliyah Wednesday night at the Center Stage in Atlanta and here it is in full from the front row. Pull your cellphones out one time and sing along. Wale brings out J.Cole for “Beautiful Bliss” after the jump.
The man from VA pays respects to the late great Adam Goldstein on the one year anniversary of his passing. Gone too soon.
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.