Jay Rock’s partner-in-crime speaks on his origins and changing his name from K-Dot. Afterward, he lets off the trusty verbal AK. Run for cover. Kendrick Lamar EP drops December 31. OS
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Before DJ Kay Slay premiered Beanie Sigel’s diss record, “What You Talkin Bout“, Beans recited the rhyme to Jadakiss backstage at Philly’s Powerhouse Concert. Conflict of interest? Itsbizkit
Renada Romain recently caught up with Snoop Dogg on Hip Hop Nation’s Ear Candy. Tha Dogg discussed rolling with the Crips, gangstas and his pimp hand. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3:
Puff told the Chicago Tribune last week there’s no departure time for his Last Train To Paris. “I don’t know the exact month,” Diddy said about the release date. “We’re going to have it come out when it’s ready. We’re bringing everything together, editing it down. We did 60 songs. Also, we’re figuring out what’s missing.” Um, a hit record? Str8nyc
A day after being cleared of drug charges, Lil Wayne made his Saturday night gig at the Laredo Entertainment Center in Texas. Above, he kicks things off with “A Millie” and follows up with some mixtape and album favorites.
Someone call Guiness. At Blockwork studios, Cory rhymes til his bones collapse with a never ending freestyle. Yep, the kid raps-a-lot. Missinfo
Looks like La Flare picks up where he left off in his latest video off the Movie 3: The Burrprint! Peep the Bria Myles cameo at the 1:55 mark. That’s one lucky towel.
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.4257941&w=425&h=350&fv=configParams%3Dinstance%253Dnews%2526id%253D1628606] DJ Scoob Doo teamed up with Lil Wayne again for the rapper’s DVD, The Nino Brown Story Pt. 2. The film a follow up to last year’s all access pass. Here, Weezy speaks on his formative years and quitting school after recieving two luxury vehicles. MTV
This past weekend, Beanie was involved in a car accident caused by the snowstorm. According to one of his reps, Mac was riding shotgun when his vehicle careened off the road in Baltimore after getting swiped by a tractor-trailer. He sustained unidentified injuries. More info as we get it. AHH
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.