Technically yes, and no. Here’s 11-year-old footage of Shawn promoting Streets Is Watching and his female trio, Major Coins. Remember them? Probably not. Once Amil went solo, the ladies disabanded. Four years ago, she told MTV she was relaunching the group. But by then, Whitehead was a day late and a dollar short.
Well, not really. But here he is doing that dumb dance at LeBron James’ celebrity All-Star Game in Hollywood this past weekend. Now, go fuck yourself. Ha! Props: Bossip
Lookin’ Good! © Freddie Prinze, Sr. Props: YBF Bonus: Boosie’s Replacement Spitta. It’s Barbie, bitches!
Now: A week after premiering his video at S.O.B.’s, here’s the sanctioned version for your viewing pleasure. Then:
Look out Tracy, Andre and Lonnie. According to her recent tweet, Erykah’s coming clean on her former flames. Before shacking up with Jay Electronica, Erykah dated The D.O.C., 3000 and Common. But don’t expect any Superhead esque stories here folks. In past interviews, she has admitted to maintaining a cordial realtionship with her former beaus.
“You got me twisted.” Now this is fresh. During the Hennessy Artistry tour stop in the Dirty South, hip-hop’s finest band tore through two of Mi Marie’s signature tunes. *I’m dancin’* Props: For all your soundboard audio needs, All The Way Live.
“You bad, brother.” Here’s an oldie but goodie: An 18-year-old James Todd Smith makes his Soul Train debut. *Dead at hypeman E-Love at the 3:05 mark.* And nothing tops the interview at the end. “Fascinating art, gentlemen.” SMH. Props: It must be Robbie
Saig-Giddy reminisces on how his former girlfriend held him down during his stint up North. He also shows off Joy Bryant’s modeling portfolio. Before her career took off, the Yard Father and the actress used to date. In fact, on his song “Favorite Things,” he rapped, “Favorite Girl: Joy.” Somebody loves ya baby. NR Sidebar: Ole girl recently confessed she’s a weave-a-holic.
[cnn-video vid=”/video/showbiz/2009/09/23/nat.the.roots.cnn”] ?uestlove scuffs at the notion that he and his bandmates are sellouts since joining Jimmy Fallon. Take it from [insert artist here] It’s better to sell, than not sell at all. CNN
Keri’s out. T-Pain and Keyshia Cole’s in. But, I mean like, for real like, who wanna hear Kells with Auto-Tune on? Do you, that’s some bullshit. HHNM
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.