Jermaine breezed through the Chi on Friday and performed at this year’s Lollapalooza. Afterwards, he took his talents down to the city’s Bottom Lounge where he headlined the after-party. Lights please.
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The Hip Hop Chronicle caught up with pioneer Ralph McDaniels a few weeks back outside of Hot 97. In the first segment of their interview, Uncle Ralph speaks on the launch of Video Music Box and what he’d like in return from hip-hop fans.
Waka Flocka shows his love for the game with his latest viral video. God, that hook is going to be stuck in my head for the remainder of the day. Fuck dis! wshh
Snoop returned to The View last Friday and brought along his wife Shante and daughter Cori. The clip above, the couple discuss how their relationship was mended due to Cori’s battle with lupus. Here’s to good health.
Banks and Lloyd were on the same bill this past Saturday as part of Power 98’s Summerfest concert in Charlotte, North Carolina. And for the first time, the duo performed Banks’ latest single “Any Girl”. Go shawty, go. thisis50
Didn’t Twista make a movie already? Well the Windy city rapper casts Breezy for another another flick, but this time for his upcoming LP, The Perfect Storm. Lights, camera, action? uhtn Sidebar: Twista x Clipse At XXL Live In Chicago
[vodpod id=Video.4192092&w=425&h=350&fv=] Last Tuesday, Wale celebrated the release of More About Nothing at the Commonwealth in D.C. Wale performed a few tracks and signed autographs for fans in attendance. If you haven’t done so, get on the ball and download the mixtape here.
Here’s the result when Harlem meets Memphis and it ain’t bad at all. Oh and no tags thanks to Karen Civil. You must got us fucked up.
[vodpod id=Video.4184343&w=425&h=350&fv=] Swizz relived his youth with MTV for the latest episode of “When I Was 17”. He spoke on relocating to Atlanta, his early hustle as a barber and budding DJ career. Who would’ve thought 15 years later he would marry two R&B divas? Life’s funny like that sometimes. yk2
[vodpod id=Video.4187610&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D458505942001%26amp%3BplayerId%3D1126070790%26amp%3BviewerSecureGatewayURL%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fconsole.brightcove.com%2Fservices%2Famfgateway%26amp%3BservicesURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fservices.brightcove.com%2Fservices%26amp%3BcdnURL%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Fadmin.brightcove.com%26amp%3Bdomain%3Dembed%26amp%3BautoStart%3Dfalse%26amp%3B] Billboard picked Nicki’s brain for their live Q&A session on Friday. She discussed her debut set Pink Friday and a whole bunch other of other topics including her style, influences, and recreation. Five additional clips after the jump.
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.