Video: Nardwuar vs. Drake

Nardwuar vs. Drake & 40.
Nah Right |  Read More |  4 hours, 58 minutes ago.

Video: Curtis on The View

BooBoo talks the ladies on The View about his crackhead period, his childhood and his mother, his film Twelve, Vitaminwater, and getting his tats removed. They also ask a bunch of dumb ass questions like, “how did you avoid getting hooked on drugs while you were selling them?” Do you ask people who work at McDonald’s [...]
Nah Right |  Read More |  15 hours, 48 minutes ago.

What’s On My iPod: Fadia Kader

One phone call from Fadia Kader proved her power to me before I even met her. A few years ago, an Atlanta printing press tried to swindle TSS out of cash when we were trying to produce a run of tees. A friend suggested that I holler at Fadia, and so I did. On some mafia [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  16 hours, 12 minutes ago.

Video: J. Cole Addresses FSU Uproar Over “Who Dat” Video

J. Cole responds to Fayetteville State Univ. Chancellor Dr. Anderson’s condemnation of the “Who Dat” video. Shortly after the video premiered, Dr. Anderson demanded that the video be pulled because FSU wasn’t aware of the song’s language when they signed off on their cheerleaders’ appearance. Tough shit. That’s what you get for not doing your due [...]
Nah Right |  Read More |  19 hours, 23 minutes ago.

Artist Spotlight: Trek Life

Hailing from West Covina, CA, a suburb of Los Angeles, Trek Life is well known for his aggressive delivery, thought provoking lyrics, energetic shows, and ill DJ sets. His skills have given him the... * Summary only. Visit the site for full article!
KevinNottingham.com |  Read More |  1 day, 9 hours ago.

Clipse x LA Leakers – Got It For Leaks (Mixtape)

The LA Leakers linked with Malice and Pusha for one of their “audio-biography” mixtape projects in which they go through some of the artists most well known tracks and dig into the history behind them. Tracklist and link after the jump. Download: Clipse x LA Leakers – Got It For Leaks (Mixtape)
Nah Right |  Read More |  1 day, 12 hours ago.
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Video: CurT@!n$ x Karmaloop TV

Jul 27th

Posted by eskay over at Nah Right

Dope Boy C talks about his fashion venture Free World and some collaborations he hopes to do, style in general, music projects he has coming up and offers some advice to the kids. Previously: CurT@!n$ ft. Dom Kennedy – 2 Sports Cars
Nah Right |  Read More |  1 day, 18 hours ago.
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Video: Fat Joe Talks Memorializing Guru on the DJ Premier-produced “I’m Gone”

Jul 27th

Posted by Dre over at Nah Right

[via MTV] It feels like Gang Starr is the purest group in hip-hop. They was shooting videos on the beach in the winter when the water was ice. Razor-blade music. A bunch of guys in front of the project steps. “Mass Appeal”, “Dwyck”, ‘Stick up kids just out to tax’ … It’s just so much, man. [...]
Nah Right |  Read More |  1 day, 19 hours ago.
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Video: DJ Toomp Talks Producing On Kanye’s Good Ass Job

Jul 27th

Posted by Dre over at Nah Right

Still waiting on the new title…Toomp confirms he’s been to Hawaii, putting in work. Related: DJ Drama Reveals T.I. Feature On Good Ass Job
Nah Right |  Read More |  1 day, 19 hours ago.
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DMX Returns To Prison

Jul 27th

Posted by HipHopDX over at HipHopDX

DMX turns himself in for a 2002 reckless driving incident. Continue
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DMX Returns To Prison

Jul 27th

Posted by HipHopDX over at HipHopDX

DMX turns himself in for a 2002 reckless driving incident. Continue
HipHopDX |  Read More |  2 days, 5 hours ago.
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Video: Brother Ali on Good*Fella Radio’s Hip-Hop Series Pt. 2

Jul 26th

Posted by eskay over at Nah Right

In part 2 of his sit down with Good*Fella Radio, Ali talks about his hometown of Minneapolis, the culture of the Mid-West, racial differences, working with Jake One in the future and his next album. Previously: Brother Ali on Good*Fella Radio’s Hip-Hop Series Pt. 1
Nah Right |  Read More |  2 days, 16 hours ago.
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Video: Brother Ali on Good*Fella Radio’s Hip-Hop Series Pt. 2

Jul 26th

Posted by eskay over at Nah Right

In part 2 of his sit down with Good*Fella Radio, Ali talks about his hometown of Minneapolis, the culture of the Mid-West, racial differences, working with Jake One in the future and his next album. Previously: Brother Ali on Good*Fella Radio’s Hip-Hop Series Pt. 1
Nah Right |  Read More |  2 days, 16 hours ago.
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DX News Bits: M-Dot & DJ Jean Maron, Be Seen And Be Heard

Jul 26th

Posted by HipHopDX over at HipHopDX

M Dot and Jean Maron release a compilation while new acts get a chance to "Be Seen and Be Heard" on August 7. Continue
HipHopDX |  Read More |  2 days, 16 hours ago.
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XV Signs to Warner Bro. Records + Tour Dates

Jul 26th

Posted by herfection over at h.e.r.

Congrats to XV! Since the success and critical acclaim of his last mixtape, “Everybody’s Nobody”, rotation on New York’s Hot 97 radio station, being featured on over 100 music blogs and websites, a breakthrough performance at SXSW, and tours with Chiddy Bang, Kid CuDi and The Clipse, XV has signed his first record deal [...]
h.e.r. |  Read More |  2 days, 17 hours ago.
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Video: Ski Beatz Talks Dame Dash, Clark Kent, Jay-Z & Camp Lo (GrindMusicRadio Interview)

Jul 26th

Posted by Dre over at Nah Right

Ski talks to Sean C & LV about meeting Dame Dash through Clark Kent and working on Jay-Z & Camp Lo’s debut projects at the same time. Ski recalls Jay wanting “Luchini” after Camp Lo already jumped on it. But Ski didn’t want to take another beat away from Camp Lo, since he had already [...]
Nah Right |  Read More |  2 days, 18 hours ago.
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Young Jeezy Sept. ’10 XXL Cover Story Excerpt

Jul 26th

Posted by Dre over at Nah Right

XXL posted a Jeezy cover story excerpt from their September 2010 / 13th Anniversary issue, on newsstands August 10th. Thug Motivation 103 has been long delayed. It’s evident that people are becoming very cynical about its release. How do you calm the skeptics and respond to those who say you’ve lost it and you’re not in [...]
Nah Right |  Read More |  2 days, 19 hours ago.
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Chucky Smash From The Legion – The Unkut Interview

Jul 26th

Posted by Robbie over at unkut.com - A Tribute To Ignorance (Remix)

[left to right] Molecules,Chucky Smash & Cee-Low If you’re a fan of Showbiz & AG‘s Runaway Slave (and if you’re not, kill yourself) then you should recall your first introduction to The Legion, as they chanted ‘Who’s It On?’ in one of the skits. Soon afterwards they signed to Dres‘ One Love imprint and dropped the [...]
unkut.com - A Tribute To Ignorance (Remix) |  Read More |  2 days, 22 hours ago.
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Chucky Smash From The Legion – The Unkut Interview

Jul 26th

Posted by Robbie over at unkut.com - A Tribute To Ignorance (Remix)

[left to right] Molecules,Chucky Smash & Cee-Low If you’re a fan of Showbiz & AG‘s Runaway Slave (and if you’re not, kill yourself) then you should recall your first introduction to The Legion, as they chanted ‘Who’s It On?’ in one of the skits. Soon afterwards they signed to Dres‘ One Love imprint and dropped the [...]
unkut.com - A Tribute To Ignorance (Remix) |  Read More |  2 days, 22 hours ago.
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Video: Crooked I Freestyle on Rhyme & Reason Radio

Jul 25th

Posted by Dre over at Nah Right

After the jump, Crook talks about his upcoming Planet C.O.B. EP (out August 17th), Circle of Bosses, Slaughterhouse & Shady Records, M-Phazes, Horseshoe Gang and new emcees.
Nah Right |  Read More |  3 days, 15 hours ago.
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Video: Ron Artest Interview w/ ThisisCurtis

Jul 24th

Posted by eskay over at Nah Right

He talks about the experience he went through growing up in Queensbridge, the music he listened to growing up and his parents sheltering him as a child. He speaks on his father giving him the gift and how he got started playing professional basketball. Ron Artest gives his opinion and relationship on Kobe Bryant, studying [...]
Nah Right |  Read More |  5 days, 7 hours ago.
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Video: Ricky Powell – Rappin With The Rickster (DVD Trailer)

Jul 23rd

Posted by eskay over at Nah Right

Legendary Hip-Hop photographer and “Fourth Beastie Boy” Ricky Powell is releasing a DVD compilation of the greatest moments from his equally legendary, early 90′s public access show Rappin With The Rickster next week. Here’s some info about the set: Disc 1 features “The Best of Rappin’ With The Rickster (1990 – 1994)” – a collection of Ricky’s [...]
Nah Right |  Read More |  5 days, 10 hours ago.
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Video: DJ Muggs Talks Top 5 Albums, Ice Cube

Jul 23rd

Posted by eskay over at Nah Right

Muggs talks to Hardknock Tv about his top 5 albums ever, his project with Ill Bill and Cube’s lyrical legacy.
Nah Right |  Read More |  5 days, 14 hours ago.
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Video: DJ Scratch On Jay Electronica & His Top 5

Jul 23rd

Posted by Dre over at Nah Right

“You listen to commercial radio, and you don’t hear beats anymore. N*ggas is rhyming over the left side of the keyboard. There’s no hard drums, no baselines, none of that. So when I heard that Jay Electronica.. THAT’s a beat. Hearing that makes you wanna make beats.” Part 3 of GrindMusicRadio’s interview. Previously: Video: DJ Scratch Talks [...]
Nah Right |  Read More |  5 days, 17 hours ago.
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Video: New York Connections: Ayatollah + Marco Polo

Jul 23rd

Posted by eskay over at Nah Right

Marco Polo talks about how Ayatollah helped him out when he landed in NYC as a young aspiring producer, gave him his name and influenced his work. Ayatollah’s Cocoon instrumental album is available now on iTunes and Amazon. Previously: Ayatollah – Reefer (Video)
Nah Right |  Read More |  5 days, 17 hours ago.
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Video: Wyclef Defends Yele Haiti on Fox Business

Jul 23rd

Posted by eskay over at Nah Right

Watch the latest video at video.foxbusiness.com Clef defends his tie knot and Yele Haiti charity against allegations that they spend far too much of the money they receive in donations on administrative expenses.
Nah Right |  Read More |  5 days, 17 hours ago.
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Video: Nas Interview w/ Tim Westwood

Jul 23rd

Posted by Dre over at Nah Right

Tim & Nas reminisce about old times, talk about Distant Relatives, the solo Nas is working on & the superproducers that have expressed interest, his divorce, and more. Previously: Audio: Nas Interview w/ Tim Westwood (7/21/2010)
Nah Right |  Read More |  5 days, 19 hours ago.
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Video: Nas Interview w/ Tim Westwood

Jul 23rd

Posted by Dre over at Nah Right

Tim & Nas reminisce about old times, talk about Distant Relatives, the solo Nas is working on & the superproducers that have expressed interest, his divorce, and more. Previously: Audio: Nas Interview w/ Tim Westwood (7/21/2010)
Nah Right |  Read More |  5 days, 19 hours ago.
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Drake x T.I. x Swizz x Anthony Mandler on Set of ‘Fancy’

Jul 23rd

Posted by herfection over at h.e.r.

Above watch Drake, T.I., & Swizz on set of his upcoming video Fancy. Drake & Anthony talk about their connection for the video; catch a few scene’s of the video being shot. “Thank Me Later” was just announced Platinum via Drizzy’s twitter account, congrats! Also continue reading to check out his new tour dates. AT&T Presents [...]
h.e.r. |  Read More |  5 days, 21 hours ago.
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Video: Irv Gotti Interviews Shyne pt. 1

Jul 23rd

Posted by Dre over at Nah Right

Irv traveled down to Mexico City to get some rare insight on Po’s prison experience. Previously: Shyne x XXL x Belize (Video)
Nah Right |  Read More |  5 days, 21 hours ago.
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