“Donnis gettin’ money like he grew up ’round a dreidel…” Mazel Tov! In a promotion for Def Jam’s new video game Rapstar, Donnis spits a freesytle that will likely end up on his new mixtape next month.
[vodpod id=Video.2989930&w=425&h=350&fv=p%3Ds%26c%3D364490%26tbid%3D301%26allowFullScreen%3Dtrue%26] This Saturday, VH1 will air the Rock Doc: Soul Train: The Hippest Trip In America. At the screening last Friday in Beverly Hills, Asha the Intern chopped it up with guests Smokey Robinson, Jody Watley, and ?uestlove. All aboard.
?uestlove took a snapshot today of this menu inside the NBC Studios cafeteria. Wha, no watermelon? Happy Black History Month, indeed. UPDATE: Grio, spoke with NBC’s cook. Ignorance is bliss. Dig in. [vodpod id=Video.2990387&w=425&h=350&fv=allowFullScreen%3Dtrue%26]
[vodpod id=Video.2989403&w=425&h=350&fv=] “Exhibit A”, “Exhibit C”, who can keep up? At The Independent last night in San Francisco, Mos Def and Jay Electronica quell talk of “Exhibit B”. Wonder if the same could be said about Act II ? The Deputy
[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.920133&w=425&h=350&fv=] CurrentTV decided to let go of an outtake from Common’s Embedded interview where he speaks on how he met the late Dilla and his influence in music. Next week, we celebrate both his birthday and the anniversary of his death. RIP Mr. Yancey! NR
ABC reports that Eve’s former beau Teodorin Nguema Obiang, son of Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, is being accused of money laundering. In a U.S. Senate investigation report, Eve is mentioned for having her company “Sweet Pink Inc.” set up through illicit funds. Today, the rapper fired back at the allegations via her Twitter account. Sidebar: Lil reggae makes everything alright.
Looks like Kanye ain’t the only gettin hassled at the LAX, Fab was pestered by the paps recently on the way to his flight back to the NYC. Leave Loso alone, you asshole. CL
“You have six Grammy’s and you smell good” Mrs. Carter explains why she blew up Hov’s spot from the stage on Sunday. Hey look, it’s the real Grammy Family. MTV
Before Bumpy Knuckles put the smackdown on someone, Styles kicked a written rhyme at Statik Selektah’s album release party. Listen up. We Stole The Show
Peep, the Nip slip in the back? Ha! Anyway, Mr. All Money In, No Money Out spoke with XXL about his appearance on the “We Are The World” remake and gave details on the rap portion of the track. …But as far as the rapping, LL did the original lead vocal for the rap. Everybody rapped the same verse, we stacked our vocals and then after, LL, will.i.am went in, then Jamie Foxx, Snoop, myself. And what it was, after […]
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.