Crooked I’s back at it and is relaunching his Hip Hop Weekly series. To kick things off, he drops one off over a Gang Starr classic. Pretty massive with a nice appeal too. yk2
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[vodpod id=Video.4208374&w=425&h=350&fv=] Birdman dropped a cool $2.5 million on his new red Bugatti Veyron. Wonder if there’s a leasing program? Anyway, the whip is currently the fastest thing on four wheels and can reach top speeds of over 260 mph. Live fast, die young. dg
[vodpod id=Video.4208290&w=425&h=350&fv=] XXL filmed a couple of songs from Joey’s set at S.O.B.’s including a fan flubbing his lyrics. At the close of the show, Joe held an open Q&A. Footage coming soon. Walk with us.
While Joe Budden was holding court at S.O.B.’s Jay-Z stopped by Angela Yee, Mike Kyser, and Deirdre Maloney‘s bowling party at Chelsea Piers. But Hov didn’t come alone. In the house, was Chris Paul, Usher, Robin Thicke, Beyoncé…and French Montana. Bizarre, right? In the midst of the festivities, MTV’s Jayson Rodriguez celebrated his born day and Beyoncé heckled at my bowling skills. The nerve. Ha! Additional flicks after the jump. What a night. Sidebar: Jay-Z Performs Tomorrow At Radio City
To celebrate the release of his book, Enter The Mind Of Joe Budden, Mouse performed before a sold out crowd last night at S.O.B.’s. Curtain time was 10 p.m., but by the time I got there, show was over. Please, don’t shoot me down. Luckily, the Internet Soldiers were in the house and filmed most of the performance. More footage will surface later, but for now, here’s a clip of him rocking, “All Of Me”.
Starting today, Nelly will be filling in for radio personality Staci Static on Hot 104.1 in St. Louis. The jock vacated her 3 p.m.-7 p.m. slot while on maternity leave. According to the station, the gig will last for a month. In related news, Nelly’s also working on a fitness DVD. Last night, he posted a couple of flicks of him getting it in the gym.
Kanye was in the studio early this morning with mentor No ID and producer Lex Luger. Apparently the session was so good, that Ye said he wanted to pass the record off to Hot 97’s Angie Martinez today. We’ll see. hhnm
A few days ago, J.Cole’s “Bun B For President” leaked onto the net to much fanfare. The unfinished track was supposed to appear on Bun B’s Trill O.G. but didn’t make the final cut. Bun explains to VIBE the reason why. “I never could figure out how to approach the record. It almost sounded crazy for me to say ‘Bun B For President,’” Bun B told VIBE recently of the leak. “It was an incredible song. I really loved the […]
[vodpod id=Video.4207324&w=425&h=350&fv=] Before Wyclef officially announced his bid for President of Haiti, he brought CNN along for a ride as he discussed his vision for the country. Screw Sean Penn, Clef’s got my vote. woooha
Oh boy! Although Gucci Mane is set to drop his next album The Appeal, he continues to release videos from State vs. Radric Davis. Here’s his latest, featuring producer Jazze Pha. hhnm
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.