Hip-hop pioneer and Video Music Box creator, Ralph McDaniels stopped by The Combat Jack Show this week for a trip down memory lane. Here’s what you missed. It’s the Box That Rocks! Ralph McDaniels, founder of the seminal Video Music Box talks thirty years of history. Highlights include how Big Daddy Kane shot someone causing him to miss “The Symphony” video shoot, how we wasn’t fucking with Mr. Magic at first, gunplay at NaS’s “It Ain’t Hard To Tell” video shoot, running […]
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While in NY, Pusha T got down with Combat Jack and the Newmanati. Here’s what went down. Pusha T discusses the differences in working with The Neptunes and Kanye, why Big Daddy Kane > Rakim, how Big Sean is really a problem within the G.O.O.D Music camp, why rappers like Rick Ross can’t ever really get away from the streets, how he can’t ever be right with Consequence, how he threw a shot at Combat, the possible name for the next […]
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Combat Jack sure had a hefty line up of guests for his weekly podcast. Even
Joe Budden brought his antics to radio as the latest guest on
Both Bun and Freddie got down with the Newmanati for Combat Jack‘s latest episode. Here’s what went down: Bun B x Freddie Gibbs x Despot
General Patton got ready for war as this week’s guest on The Combat Jack Show. Gunplay also called in from house arrest. Below is a full recap. In preparation for his upcoming Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors album, Big Boi got ready for combat, reflecting on getting boo’d in NYC at the Source Awards, how OutKast influenced the Notorious B.I.G., the difference between creating an album with 3 Stacks and going dolo, the time someone passed him some laced weed and why he […]
YN returned to The Combat Jack Show last night to celebrate their 100th episode. On this go ’round, the Yellow Nigga spoke on blog ranking lists, his new “The Truth” viral series and lots mo’. Fabolous also swung by and spoke on life behind the scenes, fashion, being underrated as well as the Knicks and Nets. Below is what you missed. UPDATE: Now with Yellow Nigga footage.
A few weeks back, YN invaded Combat Jack’s radio show. Before the full clip arrives, here’s his segment discussing rap’s URLs that changed the game. If you weren’t name dropped, blog harder.
Sean Price and Duck Down Co-Founder Dru Ha were the latest guests on The Combat Jack Show. If ya missed out, here’s what was covered. A week before the release of his highly anticipated album
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.