Earlier this week, Drake and his entourage jetted to Jamaica to shoot the video for Thank Me Later‘s second single, “Find Your Love”. According to the Jamaica Star, the Anthony Mandler-directed video, began production Monday and spotted the rapper and crew on a beach with bikini-clad females and bonfires by nightfall. Mavado, who plays a major role in the visual, shot his part yesterday and the three day shoot wraps up today.
And the remixes keep coming in. Banks said there would be numerous ones and this time, the windy city’s Tongue Twista breezes through. This Is 50 Yesterday: Lloyd Banks “Unthinkable (Remix)”
Last night, Ms. Adu appeared on one of America’s most watched shows, Dancing With The Stars. Up top, the songstress performs her classic, “Sweetest Taboo”. Continue on and you’ll catch her latest single, “Babyfather”.
LeBron James has his eyes set on the upcoming #1 NBA draft pick, John Wall. And with any luck, he hopes Drake can convince the Kentucky player and other college b-ball players to join his LRMR Marketing company. Yahoo reports James will go back again and again for Kentucky’s stars. Rival agents gasped when close associate, William Wesley, walked into a Wildcat game with rapper Drake. As one said, “How the hell can I compete with that?” Woooha
Still in Harlem, Hip Hop Beef gives their P.O.V. from Joey and Young Jeezy’s upcoming video. And for what it’s worth, even Tahiry gets another 15 minutes of fame. Ha Ha! Earlier: Vol 1 l On The Set
Jermaine rides out on his own producer from this leftover off DJ Khaled’s latest album, Victory. Dope shit. What’s even doper is that we don’t have Khaled screaming all over this one. Ha. Team Supreme
Well she sure isn’t talking about cars here. Ciara gets pretty naughty with Luda for the first single off her forthcoming LP, Basic Instinct. Pardon the tags and rock with the bad girl. YK2
A round of applause for Khrysis once again as he delivers another killer beat for the final track off Big Pooh and Phonte’s April 20th release. 2DB
Dev slows it down here with a double dose of goodies for the ladies. Wherever ya at, kick back with your bun and enjoy. Hope she can handle it. Suite #420 drops 4/20. “I Can’t Handle It” “Where Ya At” YK2
The print’s too small to make out, but here is Swizz Beatz The Monster The Graduate’s feature in the current issue of Haute Living magzine. Save the Mrs. Robinson jokes. Take five and read the entire spread here.
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.