In the artwork for Capone-N-Noreaga’s debut, The War Report, the duo strike a pose with their platoons. But on N.O.R.E.’s side of the photograph, there’s a silhouette marked “traitor”. During yesterday’s listening, N.O. identifies the rat bastard and explains why he excluded him from the final print.
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Last night, LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers were eliminated from the NBA Playoffs by the Boston Celtics. And with Bron Bron’s contract up this summer, it is unknown what team he’ll be play for next season. Yesterday morning, Jay-Z called Stephen A. Smith on Fox Sports News and spoke on King James’ playoff performance and his relationship with New Jersey Nets’ new head owner, Mikhail Prokhorov.
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[vodpod id=Video.3612623&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D516657%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A516657] Although a Dipset reunion album looks promising, Cam’Ron insists his U.N. projects are top priority. In an interview with 1515, Killa and protegé Vado speak on their future and latest mixtape, “Bosses Of All Bosses 2.5″ “At first, it was like the lost tapes. Tracks that were throwaways, then we added more flavor to it,” Vado explained. “What happened with the 2.5,” Cam clarified, “we gave Drama maybe 25 songs [for Boss of All Bosses 2]. He was […]
During Drake’s performance of “Fireworks” last night at Club Nokia in Los Angeles, he reveals that Alicia Keys will appear on the Thank Me Later opening track. Drizzy also had a few surprise guests up his sleeve including Nicki Minaj, Soulja Boy, and the city’s own, Nipsey Hussle. Killer! Rap-Up
The King went one-on-one with the other King last night, for his first televised interview since his release from jail last year. T.I. discusses his experience behind bars, new album, King Uncaged and film Takers. The rest of the interview after the jump. Yardie Sidebar: Fuck A Mixtape gets a release date.
Both Jay Electronica and Jae Millz stopped by Angela Yee’s Lip Service this evening. Jay drops a few bars over the Mobb’s “G.O.D. Pt. III” and then Millz follows through over ODB’s “Brooklyn Zoo” Bonus: Jay addresses Kay Slay who was offended by this video. UMD UPDATE: Kay Slay responds to Jay on Hot 97. UPDATE 2: No more drama?
Thanks to Lowkey having the instrumental end up in Joey’s hands, Budden gives the Usher track a shot. Oh Em Gee!!
After denying it last week, Diddy’s crew and Rick Ross took over 106 and Puff admitted that he and Ross are indeed working together. Below Puff fields questions from the audience and says that a Nicki Minaj announcement is coming soon. Yardie
This must’ve been the surprise Banks has been talking about for weeks. No sign of Slim Thug or 50 Cent, but Luda, Kiss, Dream, and Yo Gotti are on board for the “Beamer, Benz, Or Bentley.” Aye! 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.