Black Men magazine celebrates their 100th issue with video vixen, Rosa Acosta gracing their cover. Tomorrow take an early morning stretch and head to your nearest newsstand and show your for support the Dominican darling. You know you want too. YK2
Not since 50 Cent, has a new rap act had as much success as Drake. Let’s be honest, when was the last time a song off a mixtape peaked on the Top 100? During his Thank Me Later conference call last week, Drizzy spoke on the pressure of new acts following his footsteps.
[vodpod id=Video.3541925&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%3Dnews%26amp%3Bvid%3D511811] Guess the chain still remains after all. Damon Dash tells 1515 that he plans to revive the label he co-founded and release Curren$y’s Pilot Talk through the company. Roc for life? “Def Jam or Universal bought the brand. I think the ‘beef’ [with us and Jay-Z] was that Jay made it clear he didn’t want me or Biggs to be a part of it. That’s really where it was at. Now that he doesn’t work for Def Jam anymore, […]
DJ Envy premiered this cut from Mr. Hustle Hard today during the New at 2 on Power 105.1. We’re not sure if that’s the accurate title though. If not, don’t say nothin’ to him. UPDATE: CDQ Splash
[vodpod id=Video.3541146&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dvid%253D511727%2526uri%253Dmgid%253Auma%253Avideo%253Amtv.com%253A511727] The talk of the town this past weekend was Cam’Ron and Jim Jones’ reunion at the Converse Band of Ballers basketball tournament. From the sidelines, the Dipset founders speak to MTV about the highly anticipated Diplomatic Immunity 3 compilation. Cam confirmed they have started working on new material. “We working, everything is working,” he said. “Right now, we’re doing a couple of songs. We’re trying to get the business together. Right now we’re just doing music.”
Ice Cube’s still tired of the ass kissing. For a majority of his career, the rapper has had rocky relationship with radio. In fact, he touches on the situation on his new single “I Rep That West“. “All you West Coast DJ’s check your wrist, if you scared to add the big fish to your playlist.” With his ninth solo album I Am The West dropping July 13th, Cube tells Rap Radar that he’s still doesn’t know what it takes […]
[vodpod id=Video.3541036&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dord%253D345%2526tile%253D%2526reportDartNValue%253D%2526reportDartSubValue%253D%2526reportDartZone%253D%2526reportPropSubSection%253DMediaHub%2526reportPropSeason%253D%2526reportPropPageName%253D] For most of Nas’ career, he’s been vilified for his beat selection. He tells BET that sometimes he’s merely a victim of circumstance. “Well I have a wish list sometimes or I have a dream list of who I would love to work with and wish they would want to get in the studio and do records or whatever,” Nas told BET.com. “Then I have my own ideas of being a producer. And what happens is a lot of […]
Mos Def got reacquainted with the drums last week during his appearance on Later…With Jools Holland. Once again, he performed track six off The Ecstatic. Previously: Gorillaz Ft. Mos Def x Bobby Womack “Stylo” Prefix
Live from the strip club, Fab knocks out two more videos in support of his There Is No Competition mixtape. Better bring some change. More snaps after the jump. OnSmash via Aristotle
Mayweather and Mosley wasn’t the only bout this weekend. Over in Japan, Premier and Pete Rock put their skills to the test in a DJ battle. No need for a passport, here’s some brief footage from the competition. HHNM via DJB
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.