After pullin’ the big surprise at the BET Hip-Hop Awards with Young Jizzle, Jay-Z kept the private jet runnin’ and touched down in Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky for day 2 of the BP3 tour. Guess the album closer has become part of the setlist. Bonus: Hov got it in Ohio last November. I say, support our President! Still.
“I’m a big fan of the Soulja Boy dude.” Backstage at the BET Hip-Hop Awards, two rap icons chop it up and have a nice lil convo about the rookies in the game. Damn, I’m old enough to remember when Carlton named Trevor. Ha! Props: Hip Hop Gods Bonus: Chuck and Jeezy gave Cube his due. IPRMKTG
At the 13 second mark, Mrs. Carter tries to stop Lil Mama from crashing her husband’s set at the VMA’s last month. Yep, three weeks later and we’re still dumbfounded. Omen Update: Courtesy of Rap Up.
Suffering from noise poisoning? Well, alleviate the pain with a fresh dose of Algernod and Ms. Keri Baby. Take two listens and call me in the morning. Props: NR
Guess the opening performance at tonight’s taping was “as real as it gets.” Damn you, Stephen Hil. Props: BMimms Update: Grouchy Greg with the bootleg. Update 2: Guess he did “D.O.A.” too. Props: Jay-Z Journal
Last night at Penn State University marked the first stop on The Blueprint 3 tour. In the clip above, J.Cole performed “A Star Is Born” for the first time with Jay-Z. The quality is beyond shitty, but hopefully some better footage surfaces. (UPDATED!) After the jump, Hov invites a chanteuse on stage for “Cant Knock The Hustle.” Props: Wedoitright
I don’t know what’s funnier, the artwork or the title. Hopefully La Flare gets down to business on his third installment with DJ Drama. Download here. Tracklist after the cut. OS
According to Rolling Stone, Shyne says he never received a phone call from Mr. Combs. Puffy, you got some esplainin’ to do. “I want it known that this supposed conversation is a figment of Sean Combs’ imagination,” he says in a statement. “He never spoke with me, he never visited me nor would I ever accept a phone call or visit from him. The only way I would do either of those things would be if he stepped up and […]
This morning, President Barack Obama was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize “for his extraordinary efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and cooperation between peoples.” Obama became the third incumbent president and the first in 90 years to receive the prize. In a press confrence earlier today, he said he was “deeply humbled” by the honor. But not everyone was moved. Asher Roth took to Twitter and gave his opinion on the accolade. After all, he is entitled to it. YN Update: […]
Around the turn of the century, Cam’Ron was at a crossroads in his career. He’d dropped two stellar albums (Confessions of Fire and S.D.E.) and wanted out of his deal with Sony. Enter, Damon Dash. With a Roc-A-Fella chain in one hand and $250,000 in the other, Dame finagled negotiated Cam’s release from Epic. Soon after, the newly-christened Roc Boy went to work on his third LP, Come Home With Me. Released in 2002, the album marked Cam’s resurgence to […]
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.