Taking time out from his photoshoot with Murder Dog magazine, Nip speaks on his globetrotting and reveals that he was taking college courses despite never graduating high school. Nip and Cam must’ve been classmates. X
[sparkart-clique site=”rap_radar” video=”v_vs_m”] Before performing “Venus vs. Mars”, listen as the crowd chants “Fuck T-Pain!” Yikes. So you fans are so mean and vicious.
Last night, Hov held a court at the Blender Theater in the Gramercy Park section of Manhattan. Here, he opens up his set with “Run This Town” and follows up with “Hater” and “Dirt Off Your Shoulder”
Dro effortlessly spews a couple bars from his upcoming R.I.P. Mixtape. Sometimes it’s not what you say, but how you say it people. Props: NR
Last night, Curt and Rob took to the nation’s capital to promote The 50th Law at Howard University. While Fif explains the importance of songwriting, someone in the crowd yells “Weezy!” At the 2:10 mark, Fif then accuses Wayne of exaggerating his lyrics since most of his life was spent on television. Let the verbal joust, begin. DOmen
Before rocking the Blender Theater last night, Shawn recorded his segment with David Letterman. Hov talks circles around marriage, but discusses the New Jersey Nets.
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.3387421&w=425&h=350&fv=m%3D4456247%26type%3Dvideo%26a%3D0] Here’s footage of Jigga Man’s freestyle on Hot 97 three years ago. This was recorded a week before the release of Kingdom Come. Looks like Hov waited too long to buy Koch E1. Props: Nahright
50 samples his voice cause he was using it wrong, on this new cut with Ne-Yo. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Rap. Radar. Props: HHNM CDQ: Credit: Omen
Guru reveals that after he’s done mixing Jay-Z’s records, he lets that bitch breathe for a week before listening again. After, he mentions two Hov records that don’t tickle his fancy and living with with regrets.
In an interview with Big Boy, Hov reveals that he completed a song with Jack White of the White Stripes, called “Ray-Bans.” Anyone wear their sunglasses at night? Props: Big Boy
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.