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Pusha T Kicks His 40 Acres Verse To Silence, Deserving Closer Attention (Video)

Pusha T is among Hip-Hop's most championed present-day lyricists. His solo studio debut, My Name Is My Name was regularly mentioned among 2013's best Rap albums. Strangely, the album has seemingly quieted down a bit since. Performing in studio for REVOLT TV, King Push left the beat behind to showcase... Read more

Mack Wilds Recruits Pusha T For A My Crib Remix Themed After A Famous Roc-A-Fella Moment In Time (Audio)

"Jigga flow, who better to jack it?" raps Pusha T on the "My Crib remix," which features a Salaam Remi-blend over Mack Wilds' original. Pusha T bookends the appearance with two short verses, channeling back (with the beat) to the glory days of Jay Z, Beanie Sigel, and Memphis Bleek... Read more

Rapsody Paints Her Numbers On The Boards With Some Attitude (Audio)

This month, Pusha T's "Numbers On The Boards" has its first birthday. That doesn't mean that the grimy instrumental created by DJ Don Cannon and Kanye West doesn't still attract MCs from elsewhere to mold it to them. Such is the case with Rapsody. She barely stops for air as... Read more

If You Want To Understand No Malice’s Newfound Principles, Listen To These Backroom Bars (Video)

In the last week, a March video interview at South By Southwest found No Malice adamantly dismissing rumors of another Clipse album. While Heads across the universe may have sighed, eye-rolled, or just flat-out been upset, the artist formerly known as Malice has his reasons. The Virginia lyricist still takes... Read more

No Malice Puts Clipse Fans’ Hopes To Bed. “Being Very Clear” (Video)

Like all great groups (Outkast, A Tribe Called Quest, Wu-Tang Clan), The Clipse are currently sending some mixed messages in regards to their status. Both Pusha T and No Malice released studio albums in 2013, with very different sounds and messages. Push appeared on Mal's Hear Ye Him, which went... Read more

Sean C & LV – Loud Dreams Vol. 1 Features Raekwon, Busta Rhymes, Big K.R.I.T. & Plenty More (Mixtape)

On his own, Sean C produced "Can't Knock The Hustle" and "Roc Boys" for Jay Z. The New Yorker not only co-founder the legendary X-Ecutionerz DJ crew (R.I.P. Roc Raida), but he was a major hand in Loud Records' success, thanks to his A&R role. Once he teamed with LV,... Read more

Pusha T & A$AP Ferg Have Some Explosive Chemistry On The Sean C & LV-Produced Hand In My Pocket (Audio)

From Tyler, The Creator, to Kendrick Lamar, to Big Sean, Pusha T has always been able to carve out some chemistry with the hot new lyricists of the day. The Clipse MC has many styles, and is seemingly always able to blend with others. Such is the case on "Hand... Read more

Pusha T Says His Verses On The Clipse’s Hell Hath No Fury Were A Bit Too Real (Video)

Montreality interviews are cool because they're often outside of the box. Hearing Pusha T talk about working as a parking attendant as a teenager, or buying his mother a Jaguar before the first record deal may bring a smile, but when Pusha Ton's eyes light up about the level of... Read more

Snakes, Nipples, Grills & Pills Appear in Pusha T’s New Video for Suicide (Video)

Pusha T and Ab-Liva compromise half of the Re-Up Gang lineup. While Sandman is estranged from the group, and No Malice is busy with his own solo endeavors, Push and Liva connect on Interstate 95 from Philly to Virginia, for "Suicide," one of the colder tracks from My Name Is... Read more

It’s Official…Pusha T Confirms He and No Malice Are Working on a New Clipse Album with The Neptunes (Video)

Despite being coy in an earlier interview with DJ Heat, Pusha T has confirmed via Facebook that reports about a forthcoming Clipse reunion album, produced by The Neptunes, are true. Check out the post and the interview where Pusha discusses the rumor leak, critical praise for My Name Is My... Read more

Pusha T’s Sessions With The Neptunes Is Actually A Reunion For The Clipse?

Late last week, AFH reported that Pusha T was back in the lab with his mentors Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo. As The Neptunes, P and Chad had been working with Pusha Ton since the late '90s, during The Clipse's first (shelved) LP. Well, Karen Civil, a woman in the... Read more

Guess Who’s Making Another Album Together…Pusha T & The Neptunes Are in the Studio Right Now (Video)

Pusha T recently announced that he would be holing up in the studio with The Neptunes for 20 straight days to work on his new album, King Push. The date has arrived and, true to his word, Push, Pharrell and Chad are at work. Check out Pusha revealing the plan... Read more

Here Are the Best Hip-Hop Mixtapes of 2013. Stream and Download More Than 45 Mixtapes Here (Mixtapes)

2013 was a stellar year for mixtapes. In fact, with strong releases from Big K.R.I.T., Pusha T, Chance the Rapper, Vic Mensa, Rapsody, Raekwon, Slum Village, Curren$y, Cam'ron, Lloyd Banks, Pete Rock & Camp Lo, Problem, Nipsey Hussle, Action Bronson, Q-Tip & Busta Rhymes and more, it can be argued... Read more

Ambrosia For Head’s 13 Best Hip-Hop Albums Of 2013 (Food For Thought)

2013 was a different kind of year in music. Not only did Rick Rubin return to crafting Hip-Hop albums, but he had a hand in three of the genre's biggest releases from top artists like Jay Z, Eminem, and Kanye West. Meanwhile, as has been the case over the last... Read more

The Lox Jack Pusha T For a Couple of Beats and Make Them Their Own. Check out Nosetalgia & Sweet Serenade Freestyles (Audio)

The Lox gave the Hip-Hop world an early Christmas gift yesterday by releasing a surprise EP. The giving continues with a couple of freestyles from them over Pusha T's Nosestalgia and Sweet Serenade. Check out both below. Related: And Just Like That…Here’s a Brand New EP from The Lox (Audio)... Read more

J. Cole, A$AP Rocky and Pusha T All Head Up a Hip-Hop Remix of Justin Timberlake’s TKO…and J. Cole Goes at Kendrick Lamar for His Control Verse (Audio)

Almost everyone rapper named in Kendrick Lamar's Control verse has responded in one way or another...except J. Cole. Jermaine is featured on the all Hip-Hop remix to Justin Timberlake's TKO, along with A$AP Rocky and Pusha T, and he used the opportunity for a little payback. Check it out below... Read more

Catch up on the Best in Hip-Hop Videos for the Week featuring RZA, Just Blaze, Young Buck, Pusha T, 9th Wonder, Childish Gambino, A$AP Rocky, Slum Village & More (Video Playist)

This week in video brought one of the best lyric videos of the year from Childish Gambino, new music videos from Pusha T, A$AP Rocky, Drake, Roc Marciano, Ka, Slum Village and Young Buck, interviews celebrating 20 years of Wu-Tang Clan and the 10th anniversary of Jay-Z's Black Album, and... Read more

Pusha T and Rick Ross Unite in the Video for Hold On (Video)

Pusha T releases the video for his collabo with Rick Ross. Check out Hold On. Related: Pusha T Releases His Video Pain Featuring Future (Video)... Read more

Jay Rock Counts His Numbers On The Boards (Audio)

Like Al Pacino's devilish monologue, nobody is gonna see Jay Rock coming. The elder statesman of Black Hippy, the first artist of TDE may have gone under the radar a bit with Follow Me Home. However, the Watts native who never seems to say much off the mic, is saying... Read more

Here’s a Video Playlist of Some of the Best Music Videos, Performances and Interviews From the Past Week

This week in video brought new music videos from Black Milk, Pusha T, Slum Village, Murs, Childish Gambino and Prince, words from Kanye West & Jimmy Kimmel, Pharrell & Spike Lee, Devin the Dude, Bun B, Common and Questlove, a performance from MC Lyte, a great documentary on Ice Cube... Read more

Pusha T Releases His Video Pain Featuring Future (Video)

Pusha T releases his 2nd video of the week with Pain which features Future on the hook. The video depicts Pusha in black silhouette, interspersed with footage from the Civil Rights era. Check it out below. My Name Is My Name is in stores now. Related: Pusha T – Sweet... Read more

Pusha T Says My Name Is My Name Is Inspired By 1994-1999 Hip-Hop Albums

In an interview with The Breakfast Club, Pusha T says that My Name Is My Name was made with the intention of no radio singles, a driving-music influence, and from The Clipse co-founder listening to his favorite albums from 1994-1999. So that being said... Heads, which albums do you think... Read more

Pusha T Decodes Nosetalgia (Video)

In the ongoing series, Pusha T sits with Life + Times to discuss "Nosetalgia," his much-talked about Kendrick Lamar collaboration from My Name Is My Name, released today. This is one of the biggest collaborations of 2013. Related: Pusha T – Decodes King Push (Video)... Read more

Pusha T – Juan Epstein Interview

I bought my copy of My Name Is My Name late last night. I went for two (one was a gift), but they only had one. As I purchased from the clerk, he remarked how the album is his favorite of the moment, and he was going to tell all... Read more

Pusha T – Sweet Serenade ft Chris Brown (Video)

Pusha T's sultry, R&B-ish cut from My Name Is My Name gets the video less than 24 hours before the album arrives. As imagined going back to Clipse/Star Trak days, Pusha T fills the screen with models and actresses for a cut all about seduction by "the life." Related: AFH:... Read more

AFH: The Week in Video (10/6/13) (Video Playlist)

The week in video brought a sneak peek of Kendrick Lamar's controversial Cypher verse, an in-depth interview with Astro, DJ Quik decoding Justify My Thug, footage of Rakim and DMX recording their new song, music videos from Pusha T, Young Buck, Ka, Wale, Organized Konfusion and more. Catch up on... Read more

Pusha T Speaks on My Name is My Name (Video)

Pusha T discusses the prospect of his album leaking, Nosetalgia and not being a "sensitive rapper" when it comes to Kendrick Lamar's Control verse, The Wire connection to the title of his album and wanting, MNIMN to be regarded as the best album of the year. Check out the video.... Read more

Pusha T – Nosestalgia ft Kendrick Lamar (Video)

When it comes to a lyrical roundhouse, few tracks provide a better kick than Pusha T's "Nosestalgia" featuring Kendrick Lamar. King Push now provides the visual for the standout track, which has him and Mr. Lamar walking the streets of Compton while spitting that ever so eloquent crack music. The... Read more

AFH: Best Hip-Hop of September 2013 (Audio Playlist)

Summer brought the official start of Fall but the heat kept coming, musically. Here's a playlist of the best Hip-Hop to drop in September, including Pusha T, Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Jay Z, The Lox, Cam'ron, AZ, Rapsody, Juvenile, Freddie Gibbs, Common and Organized Konfusion. And even though it's not Hip-Hop,... Read more

Pusha T – DECODED: King Push (Video)

Pusha T claims he has the "album of the year" as he decodes his verse to King Push. Check out the video for the full breakdown below. Who do you think has the best album so far this year? Related: Pusha T – My Name is My Name (Album Stream)... Read more

Pusha T – My Name is My Name (Album Stream)

Can't wait to hear Pusha T's My Name is My Name album? Not to worry, Pusha has released a full stream of the album for your listening pleasure. The album features guest verses from Kendrick Lamar, Jeezy, Pharrell and more, as well as production from Swizz Beatz, Kanye West, Nottz,... Read more

Pusha T – King Push (Video)

With My Name Is My Name less than a month away (got several copies pre-ordered myself), Pusha Ton kept the gold fronts in for the second black & white video of his debut solo campaign. The Clipse co-founder and Re-Up Gang renegade offers up his own "no hook" anthem, "King... Read more

Pusha T – My Name is My Name Album Snippets (Audio)

Ready to hear that Pusha T My Name is My Name album? You'll have to wait till 10/8 to hear it in full but you can listen to snippets of each song and see the tracklist below. It sounds like King Push is coming with that weight. Here's the tracklist:... Read more

Pusha T – Nosetalgia ft Kendrick Lamar

Wow. The game is on a whole different level right now. Pusha T and Kendrick Lamar just attacked a track with pure, unbridled aggression. There's no question each knew what was at stake with this one. Check out Nosestalgia (with tags). Who do you think had the better verse? Related:... Read more

Omarion – Know Your Better ft Pusha T & Fabolous

Omarion recruits Pusha T and Fabolous for his latest release. The track features a subtle take on The Isley Brothers timeless Between the Sheets. Here's the video for Know You Better. Related: Pusha T – Nosetalgia ft Kendrick Lamar (Audio)... Read more

Pusha T – My Name Is My Name Documentary Pt. I & II (Video)

Pusha Ton goes down to Kingston, Jamaica with his homie (Complex's Editor-in-Chief) Noah Callahan-Bever on behalf of Mass Appeal, which NCB led for many years. Approaching My Name Is My Name, the two discuss the album, the Clipse years, and those run-ins with the law that made Pusha and Re-Up... Read more

Pusha T – Sweet Serenade ft Chris Brown (Prod. Swizz Beatz)

Pusha T is back with a hypnotic new joint that features Chris Brown on the hook and Swizz Beatz on the track. But make no mistake, Pusha's trademark steely flow and icy lyrics make this song all his. Check out Sweet Serenade. Related: No Malice – Shame The Devil ft... Read more

No Malice – Shame The Devil ft Pusha T

Isn't it amazing that No Malice and Pusha T are releasing debut albums in the same Summer? They have more in common with Outkast than both being stranded in the Arista/Jive Records merger of the mid-2000s now. From his solo album Hear Ye Him which drops August 18, No Malice... Read more

Pusha T – Who I Am ft 2 Chainz & Big Sean

New music from the hip-hop Ric Flair, Pusha T (wooo!). Check out Who I Am featuring 2 Chainz & Big Sean. Related: Pusha T – Numbers on the Boards (Video)... Read more

Pusha T – Numbers on the Boards (Video)

Here's the video for Pusha T's Numbers on the Boards. You can check it out below. Related: Pusha T Decodes "Doesn’t Matter" (Video)... Read more

Pusha T- Numbers On Boards

Jay-Z shook the cyber world up today with the release of his Open Letter. Kanye and Pusha decided to "keep the feeling going". Check out the smooth Number On Board. Related: Pusha T Decodes ‘Doesn’t Matter’ Click here to download... Read more

Pusha T Decodes “Doesn’t Matter”

Pusha T recently sat with Life + Times and decoded his song "Doesn't Matter" off of his Wrath Of Caine mixtape. Check out the video and see if you decoded the lyrics the way he intended. This is pretty dope to see one of the top lyricist in the game break... Read more

Nardwuar vs. Pusha T

Nardwuar strikes again with his latest segment featuring G.O.O.D Music's Pusha T. Check out what he was able to dig up out of Pusha's past during SXSW. Related: Pharrell vs. Nardwaur (Video)... Read more

Pusha T Ft. Kevin Gates- Trust You (Video)

Pusha T drops the video for his increasingly popular "Trust You" off of his Wrath Of Caine mixtape. Featuring New Orleans/Baton Rouge's own Kevin Gates, the two deliver a solid track that is sure to ride through the summer. Related: Pusha T – Doesn’t Matter ft French Montana (Video)... Read more

Pusha T – Doesn’t Matter ft French Montana (Video)

Pusha T's latest video is for the French Montana-assisted Doesn't Matter off Pusha's Wrath of Caine mixtape. Mean. Check it out below. Related: Pusha T – Millions ft Rick Ross (Video)... Read more

Pusha T – Millions ft Rick Ross (Video)

Pusha T drops a video for his collabo with Rick Ross. Check out Millions below. Related: Pusha T – Wrath of Caine (Mixtape)... Read more

Pusha T Freestyles on The Sway in the Morning Show (Video)

Pusha T flexes his steely flow over Mike Jones' "Still Tippin'" on the Sway in the Morning show. He and Sway also talk about timeless flows in hip-hop. Check out the video. Related: Pusha T – Wrath of Caine (Mixtape)... Read more

AFH: Best of January 2013 Playlist (Audio)

January is typically a slow month for music but it got off to a good start this year. Here's a playlist of some of the best music to drop this month. You'll hear new songs from Big Daddy Kane, Black Thought, Yelawolf, Talib Kweli, Joey Bada$$, Big K.R.I.T., Havoc, Prodigy,... Read more

Pusha T – Wrath of Caine (Mixtape)

After several hot drops, Pusha T releases his latest mixtape. You can listen to and download the entire mixtape below. Related: Pusha T, Joell Ortiz & Raekwon – Tick Tock (Audio) Download Mixtape... Read more

Pusha T – Only You Can Tell It ft Wale

Pusha T will release his Wrath of Caine mixtape tomorrow. Here's one last drop from the project. Check out Only You Can Tell It featuring Wale. Props: Billboard Related: Pusha T – Millions ft Rick Ross (Audio)... Read more