It’s not as bad as it sounds. Here Starks explains to Hot 97’s Angie Martinez how he had to resolve some family business. Hey, I can relate. YN keeps his lawyer on speed dial. Ha! Previously: GFK: Wizdom Of The Week #6 Related: The Abbott’s got a new book Update: Oh boy. Rakeem will appeal.
Here’s the first single from the Mechanical Dummy‘s upcoming album Graffiti. The writing’s on the wall, indeed. All Praises: Angie Mar Now with CDQ HHNM Artwork: Splash
In his never-ending quest to be taken seriously as a rock star, Lil Wayne has locked down a Jermaine Dupri-produced collabo with LA rock band Weezer. Lead singer Rivers Cuomo explains this mess to MTV: “I reached out to some friends of mine in different genres: Jermaine Dupri, for example, king of R&B, I wrote a song with him called ‘Can’t Stop Partying.’ It was a real challenge for me, taking his ideas, which are very slick, R&B party [ideas], […]
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3527975&w=425&h=350&fv=] In his second Webisode, Joe explains how “Make It Rain” came to fruition and says clubs are where he does his homework. Therein lies a problem. Just because a song bumps in the club, doesn’t mean it will everywhere else. I cringe whenever folks justify shitty music with, “It sound good in the club, though.” Regardless of the setting, more artists should take the approach of making good music. Hell, I’ve never heard an Eminem song after hours […]
Lady “Loose Lips” Gaga recently revealed what the “Fame Kills” tour name is all about. “The storyline is that Kanye is on one end of the stage and I’m on the other, and the whole show, we are trying to get to where each other is,” she said. “I want something that he has, which is the fame, and he wants something that I have, which is home, and my humble beginnings. So we battle each other throughout the entire […]
In the first installment of Pill’s Hood Necessities cooking show, the trap-a-holic schools us on how to catch a heart attack make a ‘Big Boy” pastry. Yuck.
I just don’t need nobody to smile on this. Props: Semtex Sidebar: Roc 4 Life‘s got the scans, man.
Yesterday, Lupe confirmed that he’s climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. In four months, he and other celebs will trek to Tanzania in hopes of bringing awareness to the global water crisis. No word if any A&R’s will accompany him on the trip. Props: Boombox
What’s overkill? Ha! Props: RealTalkNY Sidebar: Still don’t got the real scoop on “Empire” video. I’m slippin’.
Looks like Mr. Jean is gettin’ his Asher Roth Rodney D on. Show some respect! “I am enrolling in Berklee College in Boston to get my bachelor’s degree in music! That’s how important education is to me. I plan to work with Rev. Al Sharpton because that’s how important stressing the importance of education to children is to me,” the musician announced during the Congressional Black Caucus Phoenix Awards Dinner in Washington, DC on Saturday. Props: KC Sidebar: Wait, did […]
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.