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Kendrick Lamar + Ab-Soul + Schoolboy Q + Jay Rock = Black Hippy.
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Black Hippy Is The Illest
TDE finally let the cat out the bag and announced the signing of Chattanooga rapper, Isiah Rashad. Here’s his first track and video (“I Shot You Down”) off his forthcoming project. Last month, the label inked St.Louis singer, SZA.
Top Dawg Entertainment opened their doors last month to new signee, SZA. While talking to MTV, the songstress spoke on the label, and chemistry with Black Happy.
Powered by Life+Times, Andreas Hale followed Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock’s journey to the Budweiser Made In America music festival. Before it premieres, here’s a sneak peek.
Earlier this summer, rumor had it that Top Dawg Entertainment was bringing a new rapper to the fold. Turns out their latest acquisition is alternative singer, SZA. Her next project Z is expect to drop this fall.
Yeah, it’s hard getting Elliott out that damn office. But anyway, Punch is back. And in the final clip, the TDE President speaks on Kendrick Lamar’s brief Def Jam signing, new artists, and the impact of Kendrick Lamar’s good kid, m.A.A.d city. Classic? Just maybe. Ha!
The West Coast is under new management and at the forefront is Top Dawg Entertainment. In the background keeping Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul and ScHoolboy Q together is TDE President, Punch. While in town, Punch stopped by the Rap Radar mansion for a candid one on one. In the first segment, P speaks on the label’s origins, Black Hippy, and Jay Rock’s false start.
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.