During Common’s performance at the UCI in Irvine, CA last Thursday, Lupe made a unexpected surprise appearance and introduced the rapper. Com also reveals when he will drop his next album. Unbelievable. Lup.E.N.D
This week, Eric and Jeff get the last laugh on that waste of epidermis, Kat Stacks. Hurry up and watch before she puts your number on blast. The Real
Rap-Up caught up with Swizzy at the Pepsi Refresh Project where the one man band man talks about producing for Busta, Drake, Nicki Minaj, Eve, and Jay-Z. He then speaks on the sound for his new album. HHNM
[vodpod id=Video.3370295&w=425&h=350&fv=] This past Friday, Wiz performed a new track from his mixtape, Kush & Orange Juice in Northampton, MA. At his gig two weeks ago in NYC, he said that the tape was dropping on March 27th. Clearly, someone has a bad sense of time. ATB
One of our favorite Mos Def tracks can be found on his debut, Black on Both Sides. Producer Ayatollah gives Nodfactor the lowdown on the creative process of “Ms. Fat Booty”.
The final season? Nooo! Creator Aaron McGruder posted a link to the trailer of the next installment of The Boondocks. The season premiere is May 2nd at 11:30 p.m. EST on the Cartoon Network.
Earlier this afternoon, Dr. Dre stepped into the batting cage at Fenway Park before the Boston Red Sox’s season opener. The Doc and Jimmy Iovine were promoting Beats By Dre headphones and the Interscope boss hog reveals the title of the rumored track by Dre and Hov. No April Fool’s here. Heads up: NR via YAF Previously: Dr. Dre & Jay-Z In The Lab
Last night at the Paid Dues concert, Cube premiered his first single, “I Rep That West” off his new album, I Am The West. Nice track. Yay, yeah! Down below, he addresses anyone who wants to diss the O.G. before segueing into the classic,”Check Yo Self”. 57th Ave Related: Mack 10 Explains Fall Out With Ice Cube
Before taking the stage at Duke University, Pharrell goes in-depth on N.E.R.D’s new album and at the 3:30 mark, reveals that the album which was initially titled, Instant Gratification, is now called Nothing. HHNM Yesterday: N.E.R.D To Debut New Single Soon
More gangsta than your average, Indiana’s finest kicks a few bars for Vlad TV and was even nice enough to shout Jae Millz at the end. Oh my.
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.