[vodpod id=Video.2995613&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D65073763001%26amp%3BplayerID%3D52377567001%26amp%3Bdomain%3Dembed%26amp%3B] Common gives his thoughts on the “We Are The World” remake. Although he supports the cause, Com feels the classic should be left alone. Good call, just let it Be! VIBE
This guy really loves havin’ a blog to respond to shit. Earlier this week it was reported that Kanye flipped a lid over his airline seating. Apparently, he claims he didn’t. Oh well. Touch the sky, nigga!
Cons reunites with Statik Selektah for this new song off his mixtape, Cons TV. This sounds good to me too. No, for real.
Before hitting the lab N.O.R.E. and Iman T.H.U.G. speak on the rigors of trumping CNN’s masterful debut. Around the 3:30 mark, the duo go sound bombing. 57 Ave
The Chef tells XXL that he wants Chuck Inglish of The Cool Kids to play him in his forthcoming bio-pic C.R.E.A.M. “A couple of the young MCs in the game, such as the Cool Kids, I think there’s one of them that kinda resemble me,” Rae said. “So we thinking of letting them have fun, with them catching a vision of all the things we did back in the days. I really feel like I had a full life as […]
Cudi makes his acting debut in nine days on the HBO series How To Make It In America. In this clip, he kicks it with castmate Bryan Greenberg and the two discuss knowing their roles. Stay tuned. YK2
With the Superbowl going down Sunday, Miami’s the place to be this weekend. Making the most of the revelry is Puffy with the opening of his new boutique. Officer Ricky and others stopped by and helped secure the perimeter. EA
Marsha’s debut album, Late Nights & Early Mornings is scheduled to drop this June. So until we have an official single, here’s a self-produced cut. Take a listen, then put it on re-re-repeat. Keep Waiting
Soulja Boy got a slap on the wrist this week. SB received probation after getting arrested last October in Georgia. The rapper also has to pay a $1,000 fine. Stacks on deck. AHH
I don’t know, B, this one’s kinda growin’ on me. Yay Hooray, Cool and Dre.
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.