N.O.R.E. told the crowd at S.O.B.’s on Tuesday that long time collaborator Tragedy Khadafi was home after serving four years in prison on drug charges. Well, here’s footage of the Intelligent Hoodlum in the lab listening to some new instrumentals. He told HHDX last month that he plans on releasing a new book and music. Good luck. X
Big Boi’s taking flight on the cover of this edition of Rolling Out. The cover feature is available to read here. Peep an excerpt below. Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty out now, damn it! “The difference [with making this album] was the writing load,” Big Boi reveals. “When it’s me and Dre, I’d write maybe two verses and somebody would take care of the hook, and we would do the beat together. But when it’s just […]
Hussle’s in the house and now, he’s on your feet too. Pony collaborated with Nipsey to release his own signature shoe. Neat! No word as to when they’ll be available, but check out more flicks below. Get cha walk on. tsg
Photographer Michael Melendy gives us a sneak peak at Puff’s leading ladies in the upcoming spread of Black Men magazine. Pose for the camera now, click.
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”flo_rida”] LeBron James and Chris Bosh have only been in Miami for a week now, but Flo Rida and his crew have already recorded the unofficial theme song for the Heat called, “We Already Won”. A lil’ premature ain’t it? Anyway, NBC Niteside goes inside Poe Boy’s studio and talks to Flo about the record.
Girls just want to have fun. And during Asher Roth’s studio session, Pharrell gave a couple of Miami University students the chance by recording adlibs for Ash’s new album, The Spaghetti Tree. Get loose ladies. hhnm Previously: Pharrell & Asher Roth In The Lab
Jay Rock trades the Maybach for the Buick Regal on this new freestyle. No curtains necessary. And while speaking on the subject, Murs explains to Angela Yee why Rock wasn’t allowed at this year’s Paid Dues Festival. Politics as usual. Sidebar: Top Dawg Ent: TheTaeBeastTape
[vodpod id=Video.4026791&w=425&h=350&fv=] Antwan kept his late night appearances going and stopped by George Lopez’s spot yesterday to perform track number four off Sir Lucious Left Foot. Follow us and press play. jose3030
Bobby Ray and Cee-Lo couldn’t make the video, but the track is dope nonetheless. Off Bruno’s upcoming EP, It’s Better If You Don’t Understand. uhtn
Drizzy’s in the ATL for the next few days workin’ on some TML visuals. Yes, Kore Magazine bumrushed the set but as you can see, our shot above is a lil’ more explosive. Ha! Tomorrow the “Fancy” shoot goes down featuring the lovely and talented Paris Morton. I know y’all want a picture of that. UPDATE: Mo’ fire.
Great breakdown of Statik Selektah’s *Round Trip*! Honestly, this 2023 Mass Appeal release is pure boom-bap bliss from start to finish. Statik really outdid himself with those smooth, jazzy sample flips and turntable scratches, creating the exact kind of laid-back, golden-era hip-hop vibe you want playing in the background while relaxing at Denmark holiday cottages over a quiet weekend. The guest list alone is stacked—having legends like Posdnous kicking things off on the opener "Round Trip (For Dave)" alongside heavy hitters like Method Man, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, and Inspectah Deck on "Unpredictable" makes every track feel like a proper event. Even the newer-school features like Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, and Joey Bada$$ fit effortlessly over the dusty, soulful production without a single wasted verse. Definitely one of his most cohesive projects in years and an easy front-to-back spin for anyone who appreciates real hip-hop craftsmanship.