Rap Radar sure looks good on the iPad huh fellas? Ha! Last night, Uncle Rush was presented the Gold Medal of Honor for Lifetime Achievement in Music at The National Arts Club in New York City. Others in attendance include Lyor Cohen, Andre Harrell, and model Selita Ebanks. Congrats!
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Last October, David Banner said he was releasing his collaborative album, Death Of A Popstar with 9th Wonder for free. But today on The Morning After with Angela Yee, he explained why he had a change of heart.
Jay Rock’s riding out with Kobe and ’em over James Brown’s classic. Lakers in six. I’m taking all bets. Sidebar: Jay Rock, Little Brother and Kendrick Lamar At Key Club
Photo: Chris Buck Em shows respect to RESPECT with an original photo shoot and an engaging exclusive interview. On newsstands June 9. Previously: 50 Cent Covers RESPECT.
[vodpod id=Video.3759271&w=425&h=350&fv=] Last night Drake held a listening session for his debut in NYC. Earlier that day, the project sprung a leak and Drizzy addressed it on Twitter. But on camera he tells The Life Files that he’s still standing by his product. Sidebar: YN Talks About The Leak To MTV
As we all know, Don Cannon replaced DJ Drama on Young Jeezy’s latest mixtape, Trap Or Die 2. Up until now, Drama hasn’t spoken on the substitution, but on The Morning After with Angela Yee, he says you can’t speak on Trap Or Die without mentioning him.
Game explains to 1515 why he passed on the video shoot for his Weezy and Birdman collab, “Everything Red,” off The Red Room. Apparently, he had a doctor’s appointment. “I flaked on the video. Bird was like, ‘Listen, daddy, you can come down here. Junior is gonna turn himself in next Wednesday. You can come down here. We can shoot the video before Junior go in. You just have that in the safe.’ I blew it. I didn’t make it down. Once he went [to jail], […]
Bun B’s probably got more friends than Tom on Myspace. Last night at S.O.B.’s, he brought out some of his comrades for a great live performance. After reciting solo and UGK hits, he kicked things off with Freddie Gibbs and performed “Rock Bottom” for the first time. Afterward, he rocked alongside Termanology; Wale; Big Daddy Kane; Lupe Fiasco; Chamillionaire; Paul Wall, and Slim Thug. Already!
DJ Folk stopped being greedy and shared Da Snowman and Lamborgini Rossini’s take on Drake and Nipsey’s underground hit. Bonus: Young Jeezy x Boo Rossini “D-Boyz”
Niggas is bitin’ off album covers and shit again. Bad enough they biting lines, but like, niggas is killing me on how they bit off of Drake’s shit! Juvey caught his lil’ album cover move, boom, and did the knowledge to that shit. Don’t front for us man. If you gon’ play that role play it. But next time, keep it real, get your own shit man, and be original. That’s all, man. karen civil
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.