Funny man Chris Rock appeared on Oprah Winfrey’s show this afternoon to promote his upcoming documentary, Good Hair. The film focuses on hair care within the Black community. Full stream coming later. In the meantime, YouTube is your friend. More on the way.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Chris Rock On The Oprah Winfrey Show
Rosa Acosta & Tammy Torres 2010 Calendar Shoot (Behind the Scenes)
It’s getting to be that time of year when you need to start thinking about a new calendar…
Skyzoo Album Signing @ Fat Beats
Sky, 9th Wonder, Young Guru and Eric G speak on The Salvation at Fat Beats NY.
DJ Kurupt ft. Uncle Murda, Jay Rock, Smitty, Bully & Pop Bang - Pop Off
A lotta bodies dropping in this video…
50 Cent on Angie Martinez (9/30/09)
Topics: Kanye + Gaga tour (= “gay tour”), Jay-Z (“coolest punk in hip-hop”), Eminem (speculates that Em isn’t happy with the mix of Forever), Kim Kardashian perfume business venture, how he feels his career hasn’t peaked yet (“I think I got another 5 years left”), MTV Hottest MC list (“I think I’m #1”), Banks’ double-disc mixtape (“I heard him say that, and I’m making sure it’s not 2 CDs. I can’t even listen to me that much.”), Lil Wayne and more.
Audio: 50 Cent on Angie Martinez (9/30/09)
Ghostface Killah, Based on a True Story (XXL)
Ghostface speaks on the truth behind his raps, the art of rhyme and where he ranks himself among the greats…
Don’t be fooled, Ghost wasn’t played out by all them girls in his raps…
Black Firecracker TNT with Ebony Explosion “Black Dynamite’s Dojo”
Where is Black Dynamite? Black Firecracker TNT and Ebony Explosion go to Black Dynamite’s dojo to confront the crime fighter about messing up their business plan to sell drugs to the community. Black Dynamite hits theaters October 16.
MTV2 x 247HH’s Wild Tour Stories (Lil Wayne, Clipse, Mickey Factz, Don Cannon & Diamond D
247HH MTV2 Wild Tour Stories: Lil Wayne Extended Cut from MCM on Vimeo.
Here are some extended clips from MTV2 and 2477HH’s “Wild Tour Stories” segment on Sucker Free. Wayne talks about getting shot at for turning down pussy, Clipse speak on beating down some chain snatchers in London, Mickey Factz on his manager getting robbed in Denver, Don Cannon on Lil Scrappy getting hit with a bottle in a Jacksonville club and Diamond D tells a tale of some shitty drawers.
General Steele ft. Young Coke, VBS Verbal & Louie Skaggs- Hometown
Here’s the latest video from General Steele of Smif-N-Wessun and company off his Welcome To Bucktown soundtrack.
Del The Funky Homosapien & Tame 1 Speak on Parallel Universes Album
Del The Funky Homosapien & Tame 1’s collaborative album Parallel Universes is a meeting of the minds set to take hip-hop back to its creative watershed era. The two briefly discuss the record, which will be out October 13th on Gold Dust.
DMX To Try His Hand at MMA
On December 12th, at an event billed as Alabama Pride, DMX will show off the brawling skills he earned on the mean streets of Yonkers, NY in an MMA exhibition bout vs. “musician” and Power Moves Entertainment CEO, Eric Martinez. AHH reports that Martinez is also a member of X’s management team. Bizarre, but sure to be enormously entertaining.
Royce Da 5′9″ - Street Hop Pt. 1 (Talks In Depth About Shady Records, Young Money)
You got Young Money, they’re on top right now. They do a certain type of music, and I support that music. Slaughterhouse is the exact opposite of Young Money. If you put a machine of that magnitude behind Slaughterhouse, Slaughterhouse is going to do anything Young Money can do. I’ll put every dollar that I have on that. Not going against Young Money, not having a Slaughterhouse vs. Young Money, none of that. I’m talking about balancing hip-hop.
“Who’s to say Slaughterhouse and Eminem ain’t did a record already?” And then he laughed. I caught up with Slaughterhouse member and Detroit emcee Royce Da 5′9 yesterday after his MTV interview made hip-hop headlines when he confirmed the Shady Records rumors.
He answered three of the biggest questions fans have been asking and compared the situation to what Young Money has been able to do, which, in my opinion, was a great analogy. He finished by saying, “Slaughterhouse signing to Shady Records is not a guarantee to me or to Slaughterhouse.”
DMX x KRS-One
via MTV Mixtape Daily:
“That’s the maaaan! Don’t even start it, that’s the man,” the Blastmaster said back to X. The New York icons instantly hugged and connected. It’s the kind of behind-the-scenes moment that makes events like these so memorable, when legends turn into fans and exchange compliments like business cards.
“You got me through two years up north with ‘The Bridge Is Over,’ ” the Dog told the Bronx bomber. “Real talk. Real talk. You got me through it, baby. You got me through it.”
“DMX, everything this brother spits is hot,” KRS said. “Everything. This is the heat right here. When I stand next to MCs, this is who I wanna stand next to. This brother gets it in. And not many cats that make hit records can also get it in on the mic. It’s sorta like you trade in one for the other: You make a hit, you leave the streets. You stay in the streets, you can’t make a hit. This right here, [though,] is living proof. Get at me, dog.”
“If I’m the heat, this is the fuel,” X countered. “This is the fuel that’s off the heat. It’s an honor, real talk.”
VH1’s “Hip Hop Honors” air on October 13.
Cool & Dre Interview w/ Jessie Maguire
I caught up with Cool & Dre in their brand new Miami, FL studios. Peep part 1 of the interview to hear them talk about their new studio, working with Wale & Queen Latifah, and an in-depth conversation about working with The Game and his new album.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Ghostface Talks ODB & Wizard of Poetry
Ghostface "ODB...til his dick was raw" from MCM on Vimeo.
Ghostdini talks to 247HH.com about a distinct and touching memory he has of Ol’ Dirty Bastard, and discusses his new album after the jump.
In one episode Ghostface gives us insight as to what fans can look forward to on his brand new album. The second episode shares one of Ghostface Killah’s many memories of ODB and the time he wrapped his D**k in gauze.
Pill’s “Hood Necessities” Cooking Show Ep. 1 (The Big Boy)
The homie Pill’s 4075: The Refill mixtape has been delayed until the first week of November, but here’s the first episode of his new web cooking show to hold you over. In this episode he constructs a concoction called the “Big Boy”.
Consequence feat. Kanye West & John Legend - Whatever U Want
Directed by Hype Williams. First single off his sophomore album, Cons TV.
Hottest MC In The Game, #9 Curtis
Despite no official album, Fif has stayed hot with mixtapes, Web presence and publicity.
Curtis Rushed to The Hospital After Listening to Fat Joe’s Album
Curtis is a fool for this one.
This afternoon while in his Manhattan offices, employees say that 50 Cent was listening to Fat Joe’s new album, “J.O.S.E. 2″ when all the sudden, he collapsed! An ambulance was called, and by the time they arrived, 50 Cent regained consciousness and was complaining of blurred vision and a severe migraine. 50 Cent was rushed to Mt. Sinai hospital at 4:26 pm.
Doctors say after performing a Cat Scan and EKG there seems to be some damage to his auditory cortex, which is the region of the brain that is responsible for processing sound.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Scoopy Giles Interview w/ Nancy Grace
Tracy Morgan is a damn fool.
Did you know that there was a person integral to the foundation of Def Jam, who wasn’t part of the elite group of the label’s bosses saluted at this year’s Hip Hop Honors (premiering Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 9/8c)? Well, there wasn’t, but that’s not going to keep HHH host Tracy Morgan from pretending that there was anyway. In the clip above, he plays Scoopy Giles, the “fifth Beatle or the sixth Jackson or the invisible fourth Tony! Toni! Toné! also named Tony” to Def Jam’s legacy. He’s interviewed by Nancy Grace, who it turns out, is an actual real person.
Curtis’ “Forever Young Day” in South Jamaica’s 40 Projects
Another recap of Boo-Boo’s block party in the Q-Boro.
They tried to stop him from having a community event in South Jamaica, but it didn’t work! Fifty hosted “Forever Young Day”, Saturday, September 26th in 40 Projects. The event began at 10am and ended at 5pm. All were invited to attend the public event and enjoy free food, carnival games, inflatable rides, educational centers, etc.
There were performances by students from PS 40 and PS 48 as well as Hightower Productions. The Elite Marching Band ended the talent showcase by marching down Union Hall Street onto 110th Avenue and into the park, where they ripped it!!!! Big shout out to ALL of the performers! At the close of the event, DJ ROB E ROB was spinning, Young Money Trav opened for Fifty, Lloyd Banks and Tony Yayo for a crowd of over 2500 people. The crowd went crazy!!
Shouts to Geohvision.
The Undergods (Keith Murray & Canibus) Interview w/ John Public Pt. 2
In Part 2 of our conversation, Canibus gets open about the early stages of his career when he was balancing a corporate job with emceeing and the constant need to push back and follow a dream. He also touches on whether or not another HRSMN collab would happen. Keith opens up about his experience recording with Red & Meth and his relationship with Def Squad. They both give some details about the title of their upcoming album, set for release in early 2010, “In Gods We Trust, Crush Microphones To Dust.”
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Heltah Skeltah Interview w/ Pyramidwest
Sean Price and Rock talk about how Heltah Skeltah and BCC formed, success, the creative process behind their lyrics, and upcoming projects. They also talks about the popular social internet forums. Rock & Ruck…and what!!!
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Lil Duval & Charlamage Hood State Of The Union Episode 4!
(Clownin On Drake, Lady Gaga, Chris Brown & More)"A Clit Aint Nothing But A Penis. I Bet Chris Brown Be Dancing While Getting Head"
The Next 48 Hours w/ Raekwon Part 1
“I’m still ill then and I’m still ill now. Don’t make me take my belt off in here? A lot of y’all young niggas look old already so keep you’re cool and learn from a nigga who knows how to do this.”
Diddy and Jimmy Talk Biz
The new Vibe first teased us and now Puff has confirmed to Billboard he’s joinin’ the machine a.k.a. Mr. Iovine’s Interscope Records.
“Now that the term of the Warner deal has ended, I have elected to accept an opportunity to move my recording career and future label venture to another company,” Diddy said in a statement.
GFK: Wizdom Of The Week #6
Ghostface Killah "Wizdom Of The Week #6" (EXCLUSIVE) from the.LIFE Files on Vimeo.
This week, Ghost expounds on diffusing conflict between your main squeeze and your side piece. If Starks’ tactics don’t work, consult Louis Vuitton. He’s a great communicator.
Meth Confirms Album w/ Ghost & Rae
At the VH1 Hip-Hop Honors ceremony, Method Man confirms to Shaheem Reid that him, Raekwon and Ghostface will in fact be dropping a collaborative album.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Memphis Bleek Gets At Timbaland For Leaking Blue Print 3 Tracks, Kanye At The VMAs, Chris Brown & More On Tim Westwood
Tupac - The Lost Footage Pt. 4
In yet another clip from VIBE Magazine’s candid interview with 2Pac from 1996, the musical icon discusses leaving the streets, falling in love and Bill Clinton.
Common on Chicago, Kanye & More
Common speaks on progressing as an artist, growing up in cottage grove, Kanye, Lupe, Twista, Chicago house music, the Bears. This interview is from the Hard Knock archives but new to the interwebs! Check out www.hardknock.tv for Common Part 1. Common speaks on album Finding Forever, hitting the gym, children’s books, much more.
Jay-Z Interview on Oprah
After weeks of anticipation, Hov finally appeared on Oprah’s daily gig. Much of the interview piggybacked off the feature found in O magazine. Nonetheless, cameras followed the pair from Hov’s old stomping grounds to his Midtown office.
Russell & Rick Rubin’s Def Jam Memories
Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin (but mostly Russell) reminisce about the early days of Def Jam Records on the way to VH1’s 2009 Hip Hop Honors show.
Backstage with Lil Wayne’s Young Money
Props to Jabari
Lil Wayne’s label, Young Money Entertainment, is quickly becoming a force in hip-hop. With the recent solo success of Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Tyga, the rest of team is ready for their time to shine. Now that the America’s Most Wanted tour is over, they are putting the finishing touches on the Young Money Compilation album. In my interview, the camp talks about touring as well as bringing the “rap crew” back into the game.
Memphis Bleek Interview w/ Westwood
Memphis Bleek drops in on Westwood Radio 1 to share his thoughts on the new Jay-z album, Kanye West at the VMA’s, Beef in the industry and more. Check it out!
Swizz Beatz Speaks On DMX’s Return
Earl’s former roomie feels X can rise to the top of the game again. I don’t believe it, but I’ll let him explain to Sway.
“Me and X probably have the realest of realest talks,” Swizz said of his close friend. “If a person don’t wanna help themselves, then there’s nothing you can do. The good thing is that X is willing to help himself. I know the X I can work with, I know the X I cannot work with. Right now [he] is the X I can work with. That’s why he’s on the ['Who's Real'] remix smashing it and we got about seven other records that, if we put out right now, it would mess everybody up.
J. Cole Talks About Drake
J. Cole speaks to the Los Angeles Leakers on The Takeover on Power 106 about Drake’s buzz and if he is or isn’t overrated.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Hottest MCs Starts Monday
On September 28, my fellow MTV News Hip-Hop Brain Trust members and I will start to release our — keyword being “our” — list of the Hottest MCs in the Game. Number 10 will be announced on the 28th, nine on the 29th, etc. through October 2. Then, on October 4 during “P. Diddy’s Starmaker,” we will reveal numbers five through one. Numero uno, the number-one spot.
You know the drilly by now, right? I mean, this is the third year we’ve done it. Well, in case you forgot or just didn’t know, a group of my MTV News colleagues and I sit down at a roundtable and discuss who we think are the 10 hottest cats in the game right now. Each year the audience is very vocal with comments, and some people even come up to us on the street to tell us how much they agree or disagree with our list. We love it.
This year, there were over 1.2 million votes in our fan poll. The cumulative votes will be factored into the Brain Trust’s rankings. But keep in mind, this is still the Brain Trust’s list. Personally, I like having the fans’ votes factored in. We’re all in this together. I love the debate, and as anxious as you are to see who we picked, I’m even more interested to tell you guys. The Miss Cleo in me says that this is going to be our most controversial list ever. Just remember to have fun with it. That’s right — have fun, enjoy it. You’ll get excited. You might — almost definitely at some point — get upset. But this is hip-hop. This is the music and culture we love.
Jay-Z on German TVTotal
“Fresh from London, Paris, Germany, it’s Euro Jay. International Hov.”
Jay’s still on his overseas BP3 promo tour and the latest stop is Germany’s TVTotal.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
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