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During last night’s Hip Hop Inauguration Ball, Wayne Brady covered Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” while Doug E. Fresh beat-boxed. Only thing iller than this would be longer footage.
Looks like BET invited more guests than normal for this week. Above, Angel reps for the female MCs while Square Off takes their turn with poppa Doug E. Fresh beatboxing.
Gabrielle Union’s 40th bday party got a surprise of its own last night when Big Willie and Dougie hit the mic for a freestyle. Afterward, Will performed “Summertime” and The Fresh Prince theme song.
Here’s a little something that needs to be heard. This afternoon, Mister Cee gave his Best Of Tuesday mix honoring Rick The Ruler and The World’s Greatest Entertainer. Enjoy the show. ifwt
The other day, Doug E. Fresh was on Shade 45 and introduced his sons Squareoff and nephew Mansone Batez. Doug E. also spoke on the state of Hip-Hop and reflected on the early days with Slick Rick and the Get Fresh Crew. Of course, Mr. Fresh hit the mic for a performance of his own.
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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.