Jimmy and street ball legend Shammgod are accepting all challengers for the 2010 Converse Band Of Ballers 3 on 3 tournament. Last year Capo and the Jones Family walked away with the chip. Yo Clue, where you at?! This year’s competition goes down in Atlanta on May 1, 2010. 57th Ave
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We’ve seen Paul and Trav in the stu awhile back, but now HHDX reports that the Blink-182’s drummer will produce half of the People’s Champ’s next LP, Heart of a Champion. Guests include Yelawolf, Lil Keke, Jim Jones, Raekwon, Bun B, Slim Thug and Devin The Dude. Already! Sidebar: Travis’ solo LP is coming along nicely as well.
[vodpod id=Video.3460436&w=425&h=350&fv=] Encore. Phonte and Big Pooh deliver a dope video for their Khrysis produced track. Before the curtains close, cop LeftBack in stores today. OnSmash
[vodpod id=Video.3461496&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%3Dnews%26amp%3Bvid%3D506879] Following Drake’s recent performance in Michigan, he retreats to Birdman’s tour bus and recounted his trip to Jamaica for his next video “Find Your Love”. “We went to Kingston,” Drake said. “We went to this ‘hood. They call it the ‘gully’ side. It’s bad out there, real bad. They had ‘Young Money’ sprayed on the gates, ‘Drake and Wayne,’ ’cause I came to shoot the video out there. I’m talking about you drive by people’s homes, they had […]
Cudder announced on his blog that he has renamed the title of his sophomore album for a second time. The new tag is Man On The Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager and he’s eyeing for an August release. So far guests include Chip Tha Ripper with production from RATATAT and Dot Da Genius. Read his words below.
R.I.P. Keith Elam. Solar sent this letter out and after speaking to a few sources, I believe one fact is true, he’s gone. Yesterday morning, Guru lost his bout with cancer. He was 47. Let’s now celebrate his life and put the final soap opera to the side. Dude’s contributions to hip-hop culture will never be forgotten. Gang Starr Forever!
Just one of the three upcoming films Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has written and produced. You know, light work! HHNM
[vodpod id=Video.3459062&w=425&h=350&fv=] The Smoking Session and Yours Truly’s 3:16 kick off their video series with J.Cole reciting some of his favorite Hip Hop verses. Above, he spits Canibus’ third verse off “Buckingham Palace” and says it was that punchline that inspired his battle rap flow. After the jump, he explains how Nas’ “Undying Love” influenced a few of his own cuts.
Seems as if Diddy has had one too many swigs. At the San Francisco World Spirits Competition Diddy’s Ciroc won two gold medals. We’ll get pissy to that. No pee pee. YK2
Looks like will takes the throne the same day Em goes into recovery. According to Rap-Up, Dream’s release date for his third LP, Love King, is June 22. The first single “Love King” and the recent release, “F.I.L.A”, are both getting solid feedback and best believe the Radiokilla got more on the way. It’s gonna be a hot summer. Sidebar: The Dream’s at Highline Ballroom this Thursday.
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.