“Now how heavy is the head?” T.I.P.’s out West and swung by L.A.’s Power 106. He explains the subtitle of his album, his trouble with the law and Will Smith reaching out to Obama to pardon him.
“When the doc said, ‘You couldn’t sing on the mic.” Here’s the tribute from Warren G to his friend, the late great Nate Dogg. Feels so right on a Easter Sunday. Enjoy. Bonus: Warren speaks on the record with Power 106. Fuzzy
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.