Time to wake and bake. After weeks of waiting, here’s the Taylor Gang general’s latest mixtape, Kush & Orange Juice. Download here. Tracklist after the jump. Write Ups: NY Daily News & Entertainment Weekly
No, not that kind of weight. We’re talking bout body fat. In an interview with Allhiphop, 8 Ball speaks on how he shed a couple of pounds. Show ’em how to do it son! Yk2
During Nas and Damian Marley’s interview with Rap-Up, Esco gives his seal of approval to J.Cole and Drake. See, ain’t no best! Previously: J.Cole Responds To Drake’s Nas Comparison
Like many other rappers, Diggy’s putting his career in the hands of Chris Lighty and the famed Violator Mangement group. Last month, the rap neophyte signed a solo deal with Atlantic Records.
[vodpod id=Video.3425405&w=425&h=350&fv=] Last night, ESPN aired their 30 For 30 documentary series chronicling NBA star Allen Iverson’s trial from a 1993 incident that racially divided his home state of Virginia. Cross over to the other side for the second half. WSHH
Christopher hit up a Richmond census rally in his home state yesterday and admitted that he wasn’t familiar with it and had difficulty with filling out the form. “I was unaware of it in the beginning too, I was like, ‘I’m not too sure what the census is.’” Way to go mechanical dummy. TMZ
Looks like Puff’s train is makin’ a stop at Harris Publications. Shhh! Heads Up: Ernest Baker
Seems like Marshall might’ve had a change of heart on the title of his upcoming album. Don’t act like we know. Ha.
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)”
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.