Freddie Gibbs Interview With Bootleg Kev

Bootleg Kev caught up with Freddie Gibbs recently for a phone interview where the talked his upcoming EP Str8 Killa and mixtape, working with Bun B, collaborating with Pill and Outasight, LeBron, his debut album and more.
illRoots |  Read More |  3 days, 13 hours ago.

Kid Cudi Confronts Stage Crasher

Mikey: Well, Mr. Rager had another confrontation with a fan or a possible hater, who knows. Anyway, yesterday at his homecoming show in Cleveland a man ran up on Cudi while he was performing on stage and was immediately detained by security. But Cudder didn’t stop there, homeboy runs after the stage crasher and verbally [...]
MissInfo.tv |  Read More |  5 days, 21 hours ago.

Irv Gotti interviews Shyne from Mexico City

Mikey: With Hip-Hop fans still in limbo over Shyne’s new rhyme style, Irv Gotti spoke to the rapper live from Mexico City. In part 1 of the interview, Po speaks on how he feels to be free, life in prison and his connection to different gangs. (Spotted at Icedot via the.lifeFiles) Previously: New Music: Shyne “Rollersong” , [...]
MissInfo.tv |  Read More |  5 days, 22 hours ago.

Theo Martins Interview w/ KarmaloopTV

KarmaloopTV catches up with the homie Theo Martins after his show at their flagship store in Boston.
illRoots |  Read More |  6 days, 16 hours ago.

Interview With Exile

Exile is a busy man these days, what with his instrumental album Radio and it's subsequent remix projects. He's also embarked on a tour of Europe with Fashawn. TRU caught up with Exile for a chat on the first day of the tour. Related posts:Live Instrumental Version of Illmatic Free Download: Exile’s ‘Radio Bonus’ The Architect: Interview With [...]
The Rap Up |  Read More |  7 days ago.

Up North Tip: Cold Front Record Release Party (1991), CKLN 88.1 FM Radio Rarities

A while back I wrote the first entry in my Canadian hip-hop series, which focused primarily on the Cold Front Rap Compilation of '91. This is a little late, but to accompany that piece on one of the finest compilations ever crafted, here are two videos from the record release party. Courtesy of our homie [...]
T.R.O.Y. |  Read More |  8 days ago.
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Big Boi As A Guest On Good Day Atlanta

Jul 9th

Posted by Erik R. over at illRoots

Big Boi is currently on his promo run for his latest album Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son Of Chico Dusty. He stops by Good Day Atlanta to spread the news.
illRoots |  Read More |  19 days ago.
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The Cool Kids Interview w/ KarmaloopTV

Jul 9th

Posted by Mike Carson over at illRoots

The Cool Kids sit down with KarmaloopTV to address the issues with their former label, amongst other things.
illRoots |  Read More |  19 days ago.
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J. Cole Interview W/ Tim Westwood

Jul 9th

Posted by mikewaxx over at illRoots

J. Cole talks Drake comparisons and signing with Jay-Z. PREVIOUSLY: J. Cole – Tim Westwood Freestyle
illRoots |  Read More |  19 days ago.

J. Cole Interview W/ Tim Westwood

Jul 9th

Posted by mikewaxx over at illRoots

J. Cole talks Drake comparisons and signing with Jay-Z. PREVIOUSLY: J. Cole – Tim Westwood Freestyle
illRoots |  Read More |  19 days ago.

PROFILE: Big Boi

Jul 7th

Posted by swynn over at illRoots

Dee Vazquez wins for her PROFILE series….but nothing will top the one of Jim Jones. Go buy Sir Luscious Left Foot now!
illRoots |  Read More |  21 days ago.

Wale Interview With HHC UK

Jul 6th

Posted by swynn over at illRoots

Wale sits down with The HHC for a pretty dope interview .Subliminal shots @ 3:19. We don’t need the album Folarin…we’ll be straight with a mixtape.
illRoots |  Read More |  22 days ago.

illRoots Catch-Up With J. Cole

Jun 28th

Posted by mikewaxx over at illRoots

Directed by: Mike Carson Produced by: Mike Waxx Shot on location at: The Ravenswood Event Center (Chicago, IL) We caught up with J. Cole in Chicago for the Heineken Inspire show at The Ravenswood Event Center. The young and buzzing rapper speaks on the reasoning behind his one-shot video for ‘Who Dat’, capturing a fans emotion through live [...]
illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 0 days ago.
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Jay-Z & Eminem On Letterman (Preview)

Jun 25th

Posted by swynn over at illRoots

Here’s a brief look at what you’ll see tonight on The Late Show. Up top is a snippet of Jay talking about Lebron, and after the jump catch a preview of Em doing the top ten. Classic.
illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 3 days ago.

RubyHornet Presents: Share Your Dollar With Aloe Blacc

Jun 24th

Posted by Hallway Jay over at illRoots

Easily one of the catchiest songs this past year, ‘I Need A Dollar’ become widely popular as the theme song for HBO’s How To Make It In America. Here Aloe speaks with RH about why he wrote it. Thanks Alex.
illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 4 days ago.
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Eminem talks almost dissing Kanye West & Lil Wayne

Jun 23rd

Posted by Mikey Fresh over at MissInfo.tv

Mikey: While on Big Boy’s Neighborhood, Eminem opened up about the time period where he almost dissed Lil Wayne & Kanye West. He attributes his near “career suicide” move to his past prescription pill addiction. Em says he felt that those two were the ones killing the game, and it hurt him that his own [...]
MissInfo.tv |  Read More |  1 month, 5 days ago.
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Classic Interview W/ Rick Ross

Jun 23rd

Posted by mikewaxx over at illRoots

DukeDaGod chops it up with Rick Ross for one of the best interviews in recent memory. Just watch.
illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 5 days ago.

M.I.A. Shoot & Interview W/ Dazed And Confused Mag

Jun 23rd

Posted by Mike Carson over at illRoots

M.I.A. gets shot for yet another dope photoshoot, and sits down to discuss her role and take on today’s music. Props to HypeTrak.
illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 5 days ago.
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Wiz Khalifa – SUPERINTERNATIONAL Interview

Jun 22nd

Posted by swynn over at illRoots

The dudes over at SI sat down with my dude Wiz Khalifa to talk everything from his debut album to his aspirations.
illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 7 days ago.

T.I. speaks to CNN: “I’m more concerned with my life than I am my image”

Jun 21st

Posted by Mikey Fresh over at MissInfo.tv

Mikey: Speaking with CNN’s TJ holmes, T.I. talks about his new views on life, his influence on the youth and one day transitioning away from rapping. (spotted RR) “I’m not going to be a 40 year old rapper.” – T.I.
MissInfo.tv |  Read More |  1 month, 7 days ago.
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PROFILE: Dee Vazquez

Jun 17th

Posted by swynn over at illRoots

Dee Vazquez caught up with Capo for her PROFILE series. In other news, Jim Jones has only read one book in his life…#treated.
illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 12 days ago.

Civilized Talk: Jean Grae

Jun 16th

Posted by swynn over at illRoots

The best female mc in the game sits down with Karen Civil to talk Nicki Minaj and the woes of a female rapper. Cake Or Death coming soon!
illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 12 days ago.

Chip Tha Ripper Interview W/ KarmaloopTV

Jun 15th

Posted by Mike Carson over at illRoots

While out on the east coast, the big homie Chip Tha Ripper, stopped by the Karmaloop headquarters to take some pictures and answer a few questions. And by the way, Gift Raps, drops next month. Get ready.
illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 13 days ago.

Lloyd Banks x Lloyd recording “Any Girl”, plus interview w/ Angie Martinez

Jun 11th

Posted by Mikey Fresh over at MissInfo.tv

Mikey: Here’s some behind the scenes footage of Lloyd Banks and Lloyd recording their collabo “Any Girl” which was released earlier this week. Also after the jump, Banks checks in with Angie Martinez. Related: New Music: Lloyd Banks feat. Lloyd “Any Girl” Find more videos like this on ThisIs50.com
MissInfo.tv |  Read More |  1 month, 17 days ago.
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DJ Semtex Interviews Drake

Jun 11th

Posted by Hallway Jay over at illRoots

illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 18 days ago.
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Game clears the air w/ DJ Drama: “Me and Drama are going to do another tape”

Jun 10th

Posted by Mikey Fresh over at MissInfo.tv

Mikey: Game dropped by DJ Drama’s show on Hot 107.9 in Atlanta and killed any rumors of bad blood between the two that started circulating when their last collaborative mixtape was canceled and said that a future project is in the works.  He also goes on to say that he is so far past his [...]
MissInfo.tv |  Read More |  1 month, 18 days ago.
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MTV’s Mixtape Daily: Raekwon

Jun 8th

Posted by swynn over at illRoots

Mixtape Daily caught up with Raekwon to go in depth on his latest project, Cocainism: Vol. 2.
illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 21 days ago.

MC Hammer Speaks On Rick Ross’ “MC Hammer”

Jun 5th

Posted by swynn over at illRoots

Above you can hear Hammer saying that Rawse’s banger named after him means as much to him as the countless awards he’s won. It’s probably the greatest song ever created…just saying.
illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 24 days ago.

Jay Electronica Interview W/ XXL

Jun 4th

Posted by swynn over at illRoots

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illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 24 days ago.

Eminem Speaks On Slaughterhouse

Jun 4th

Posted by swynn over at illRoots

Zane Lowe caught up with Eminem to talk about his album, his legacy, and Slaughterhouse signing to Shady Records.
illRoots |  Read More |  1 month, 24 days ago.