Nicki Minaj recently gave a Question and Answer to Details magazine. Below are some excerpts from the sitdown. Q: As an openly bisexual rapper, do you think hip-hop is getting more gay-friendly? A: I think the world is getting more gay-friendly, so hip-hop is too. But it’s harder to imagine an openly gay male rapper being embraced. People view gay men as having no street credibility. But I think we’ll see one in my lifetime. Q: Have you seen the […]
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Here are photos from Breezy’s six page pictorial in the latest issue of FLAUNT magazine. Hey kids, it’s Chris, are you still down? More under the cut. Natasha
Come May 25th, Daz and Kurupt’s 100 Wayz is coming to a retailer near you. Check out the trailer above and ride down with their latest leak below. “Keep On Riding” Previously: “Crazy N The Club” x “Do U Drank”
Not even Vinnie of Naughty By Nature is down with O.P.P. Yesterday Kweli sent out an APB via Twitter for his stolen belongings. His laptop and phone were swiped from his dressing room in Melbourne, Australia. Fortunately, the culprit Amir Bashir was caught on surveillance cameras. Vin Rock told Kweli that he knew the crook came and recovered the stolen items. Must be a small world after all. Now as for that Yankee hat…
[vodpod id=Video.3453639&w=425&h=350&fv=] Last week, we got word that Don Cannon replaced DJ Drama as the host for Young Jeezy’s mixtape, Trap Or Die 2. And now, it seems as if everything’s finally falling into place. No word as to when the tape’s dropping, but here’s a brief clip of what Da Snowman’s sprinkling. Complex
Nav comes through with yet another cut from Bobby Ray’s debut. And so far, homie’s batting a thousand. The track’s produced by The Knux and can be found on his album next Tuesday. You can still pre-order now. Fame’s one helluva drug. Previously: B.o.B. x Lupe Fiasco “Past My Shades”
[vodpod id=Video.3451008&w=425&h=350&fv=] On Saturday, the annual Jordan Classic went down at Madison Square Garden. And at center court, Common displayed his skill set with a freestyle. Sounds ‘Just Wright’.
Last night at the Juno Awards in Canada, Drake walked away with Rap Recording Of The Year and Best New Artist Of The Year honors. Congratulations. Catch his performance of “Over” after the jump.
Ri Ri took her lessons with Travis Barker and put them to good use on Friday as she kicked off the European leg of her Last Girl On Earth tour. After the jump, she performs her latest single, “Rock 101”. Don’t ask us what’s up with her outfits. We don’t know either.
Old pic. New music. Black Rob bigs up the city that never sleeps on this cut off his upcoming mixtape, Game Tested & Street Approved. This is certified. Mr. X
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.