10 years ago, Nas was barred from Hot 97’s Summer Jam for wanting to lynch an effigy of Jay-Z. He later went on rival station Power 105.1 for his classic diatribe. In hindsight, this was a bad idea.
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Before “Niggas In Paris“, Jay and Ye gave the concertgoers hours of countless hits. Above they open up the set with “H.A.M.”. A few more clips after the break. We see you, Terius.
You always wanted it in Paris, right? Well during their tour stop at the Palais Omnisports Paris Bercy, Jay and Ye performed their hit in its rightful place for the very first time. Actually, 11 times! Merci, YN. Sidebar: Jay-Z On Performing Track In Paris
There’s a riot in Prague. Under the direction of Romain Gavras, Jay and Ye get rebellious for the album’s third video. Occupy all streets and cop Watch The Throne here.
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While performing the track last night at the O2 Arena, Jay and Ye gave a preview of their “No Church In The Wild” video (1:40 & 3:10 mark) across the big screen. Looks wild. Video coming soon. fsd via perajok
Hov and Kanye kicked off the European leg of their Watch The Throne tour last night at the O2 Arena in London. If you couldn’t make it overseas, here is some footage from the show. They perform “Niggas In Paris” after the cut.
[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.1018849&w=540&h=350&fv=] Hov kept it plain and simple—but sharp with the Brooklyn Nets logo. During his chat with MTV, the franchise’s co-owner said vintage NY subway signs were his muse. “I wanted to make it really classic and strong; a throwback to Brooklyn and what we’re about. It’s real gritty and we’re not about flash — well, sometimes. Just the roots of Brooklyn as this very bold, strong, simple logo. It was really a take off the old subway signs, if […]
[vodpod id=Video.16473739&w=540&h=350&fv=] Somewhere between fantasy and reality lies the release date of Jay Electronica’s debut album. Is the album complete? Jay-Z tells MTV that his protege’s project is amazing. We’ll just keep waiting.
[vodpod id=Groupvideo.11415578&w=450&h=350&fv=] Hov pulled up a seat with CNN after his press conference yesterday and says he supports Obama’s gay marriage proposal and compares the opposition to discrimination against us colored people. Sidebar: MTV l Rolling Stone
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.