Where we going to for breakfast? Well, Jay-Z knew the answer his morning when met with NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg, developer Bruce Ratner, and NJ Nets majority owner Mikhail Prokhorov at Gracie Mansion. Pics of the gathering down bottom. heads up: uhtn
Xzibit’s back to pimpin’ tracks and here’s his new single from his upcoming album, MMX. Sounds promising.
[vodpod id=Video.3656056&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D518377%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A518377] So far in J.Cole’s career, he’s already established himself as one the game’s premiere collaborators. Before taking the stage at S.O.B.’s two months ago, he gives MTV a breakdown of some of his guest features.
Pic: exclusive access Contrary to previous reports, Rick Ross’ movie, Teflon Don will not be packaged within his album. Instead, it will be released after the LP hits shelves. Back in February, he gave a sneak peak of the film in his video “Mafia Music 2” and now, he gives Rap Radar a brief synopsis of the plot. Bonus: Since the movie will be released as its own entity, Ross reveals that a documentary will be included with the album. […]
Donnis’ mixtape Fashionably Late is arriving a month from now. So for the next 30 days, ride out to this new track featuring a certain Caribbean Queen. Yup, that one.
[vodpod id=Video.3655335&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D518338%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A518338] With Big Sean’s debut coming this year, he speaks to 1515 about the project and his collaboration with Pharrell. ” ‘Donald Trump’ is more inspirational. It’s just about, like, reaching a certain point of success. Like Pharrell is singing on the hook, ‘I’m trying to stuff ’til I can’t get no more/ I’m talking Donald Trump level.’ He’s not even necessarily talking money — he’s talking knowledge and power and all of that.”
Paul Wall’s getting tipsy for his new video. Patron: works, every time. The Heart of A Champion drops June 29th.
DJ Envy caught up with Cory Gunz right after the rapper signed his John Hancock at his lawyer’s office. Birdman’s flock just got a bit stronger. Previously: Cory Gunz On Joining Cash Money
Memphis Bleek’s The Process should be coming sometime this summer. But until then, here’s four tracks from his freestyles EP. Get low! “Last Night” “That’s Life” “Calico” “Steady Mobbin”
Janelle Monáe made her network debut on The Late Show with David Letterman and performed her lead single off The ArchAndroid, which is in stores now. Thats some fancy footwork.
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.