Last month, Nas and Kelis finally called it quits after seven years of holy matrimony. Earlier this week, the singer spoke with Perez Hilton and said that she and Nas are on friendly terms—sometimes. Tell it to the judge, sister.
How cool is this? Yesterday at the Midland Theater in Kansas City, MO, Kweli and Tek’s sons perform their pops’ classic track “The Blast”. And just for old time’s sake, let’s take ’em back.
Black Eyed Peas frontman, will.i.am is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The L.A. native was discovered by Eazy-E and will be the fourth hip-hop act to receive the honor. Diddy was immortilized two years ago. No date as to when the ceremony will take place.
It was an ugly one but the Lakers prevailed over the Celtics 83-79 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Kobe was off but Gasol and Ron-Ron weren’t. Score another one for Queens! Anyways, if you missed it, Twitter was on fire last night as it seemed the whole Hip Hop Nation was on there sharing their thoughts. Here’s a recap.
Next Monday, Jay had planned to perform on top of the Ed Sullivan Theater marquee during his taping of the Late Show with David Letterman. But the NY Post says that due to the chaos this past Tuesday, Mayor Bloomberg cancelled the mini-concert. “Thanks” Drake!
Immediately after the Lakers’ win over the Celtics in the NBA Finals, Chuck reps for the town with Snoop and Robin Thicke‘s assistance. Expect a lot of these soon. Previously: Kobe Jersey Inspired Game Release Date
DJ Carnage comes through with some footage of Kanye in Hawaii working on a beat for his tentatively titled album, Good Ass Job. Can anyone name that tune? UPDATE: Commenter 106th pointed out that it’s a sample from the Broadway musical, Wicked.
[vodpod id=Video.3876078&w=425&h=350&fv=] Pharrell and the crew cruise the desert scooping up chick after chick with their latest video. That’s a whole lot of fun. Nothing finally drops September 7. os Sidebar: N.E.R.D. on 106 & Park
Stayin’ fresh to def is Vado as he pays tribute to his favorite finer thread. Beware Swine Flu arriving soon. Huuuh! digiwaxx
Above is a promo for the HBO series, True Blood dedicated to Sookie Stackhouse. Uncle Snoop is also making moves onto your video game system and will appear in the upcoming NBA 2K11. Below is a track that will be featured on the game’s soundtrack. Yeah, he got game. kingz Sidebar: Snoop to release My #1 Priority compilation
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.