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J. Cole Continues To Tell Stories In His Videography. Check She Knows (Video)

In addition to his status as a Hip-Hop double-threat MC/producer, one of J. Cole's greatest skills is his videos. From "Crooked Smile" to "Power Trip," Colematic has given Born Sinner some visual companions that few artists can reach their whole career. Perhaps in the shadows of a crowded 2013 release... Read more

February 14, 2014 Fresh, Video

Common Has 3 Gold Albums, And He Still Freestyles Completely Off The Top (Video)

Common Sense has three Gold albums (Like Water For Chocolate, Be, and Finding Forever). Still, the major label artist and actor holds to the Hip-Hop fundamentals of freestyling. Many Comm concerts feature a freestyle where the Chicago, Illinois MC works in local street names, restaurants, and other landmarks. He brought... Read more

February 14, 2014 Fresh, Video

ONYX Punched Hip-Hop Dead in the Face with WakeDaF*cUp. Here’s the Video (Video)

ONYX issued the supreme wake up call earlier in the week that they are back and here to get Hip-Hop back on track with their new single, WakeDaF*cUp. They bring just as much energy and aggression to the video. Check it out. Related: Onyx is Reuniting in 2014…But First Here... Read more

February 13, 2014 Video

T.I. Speaks on the Advice He Gave Jeezy to End the Beef with Rick Ross (Video)

There was a time when no one would expect T.I., who had an infamously short temper, to be a peace keeper, but that's exactly the role he took on in the Rick Ross/Young Jeezy feud that came to a head at the 2012 BET Hip-Hop Awards. Here's a short clip... Read more

February 13, 2014 Video

Thurz Delivers Punky Brewster In Living Color (Video)

From his DIY platform, Thurz does a lot. The U-N-I co-founder continues to represent Inglewood with big concepts and bold visuals. "Punky Brewster," which premiered in audio a few months back, sees Thurzday's growing trademark of beautiful women, and in this case, a spectrum of paint. Art... Related: DJ Bizzy... Read more

February 13, 2014 Fresh, Video

Although The Vid Is Big On Body Shots, Is Nicki Minaj Back To Bars? (Video)

In 2009 and 2010, Nicki Minaj took Hip-Hop by force with hardbody raps, while showing a lot of body. The Queens MC even took this approach to radio in 2012 with the 2 Chainz-assisted "Beez In The Trap," from her Pink Friday II album. In the time since, besides a... Read more

February 12, 2014 Fresh, Video

Layzie Bone & Dizzy Wright Join Futuristic on His Tongue-in-Cheek Attempt to Resist “Peer Pressure” (Video)

Futuristic has a bouncy track with Layzie Bone and Dizzy Wright about their tongue-in-cheek attempt to combat peer pressure to smoke...The video features each of them partaking aplenty. Check out I Guess I'll Smoke. Related: Dizzy Wright Honors Fans With The Thoughtful No Writers Block, I Like To Rap (Audio)... Read more

February 11, 2014 Video

Phife Dawg Honors Dilla In This Endearing Visual To His Jay Dee Tribute (Video)

Just before the 2014 Dilla Day Detroit lineup was announced, Phife Dawg released "Dear Dilla," a touching tribute. After all, in his solo career and earlier, with A Tribe Called Quest, the 5 Foot Assassin was instrumental to getting Jay Dee placements. Since the event last week, Phife Diggy drops... Read more

February 11, 2014 Fresh, Video

This Portrait Of Rakim Will Give You Goosebumps With Hip-Hop Pride (Video)

The lyrical giants of Hip-Hop's mid-'80s aren't the type of guys to always appreciate a camera up in their world. KRS-One, Big Daddy Kane, Rakim (as well as Kool G Rap, Kool Keith, Ice Cube, and Scarface) are big on their privacy. Rakim's not a Twitter guy, and he's never... Read more

February 11, 2014 Fresh, Video

Isaiah Rashad Reveals What His Life Would Have Been Had He Not Signed With TDE (Video)

Unlike so many of his contemporaries, Isaiah Rashad is not an artist looking for interviews and ways to constantly tell his story, off the mic. Instead, the Chattanooga, Tennessee native quietly signed with the biggest new label in Hip-Hop (Top Dawg Entertainment) and focused on his craft and product. Fresh... Read more

February 11, 2014 Fresh, Video

Ice Cube Says He’s Reverting Back To The Old Days On Sic Them Youngins On ‘Em (Video)

Approaching the release of Everythang's Corrupt on May 13th, Ice Cube unloads some more new music. "Sic Them Youngins On 'Em" sports a new, sped-up flow by Cube. Moreover, on this song, Cube says a few really curious things, from "trying to go ham on Porky Pig" in a way... Read more

February 11, 2014 Fresh, Video

The Week in Video Brought Stage Tossing By Action Bronson, a Tech N9ne/Kendrick Lamar Collabo & More (Video)

The past week in video played like a pro wrestling tour for Action Bronson. The big man had 3 on stage "altercations" that led to pushing, shaving and stage tossing. The week also brought an Isaiah Rashad documentary, new music videos from Tech N9ne & Kendrick Lamar, Yo Gotti &... Read more

February 10, 2014 Featured-homepage, Video

Kevin Hart Discusses His First Sex Scene, Drops a Freestyle and More with Sway (Video)

Kevin Hart dropped by the Sway in the Morning show to discuss many of the the recent developments in his career, including the 6 movies he has coming out between now and 2015, doing his first sex scene, Sway's Kanye interview, Chocolate Droppa's career and more. He even dropped a... Read more

February 10, 2014 Video

Crooked I May Be Rapping Around Top Dollar Toys, But It’s Beatboxing & Bars (Video)

Crooked I is one of those artists who clearly enjoys life's finer things, but those close listeners to his bars over the years know that he grew up dirt poor, and relived struggled throughout the high's and low's of his extensive career. From last year's Apex Predator, Crook tells all... Read more

February 10, 2014 Fresh, Video

Lauryn Hill Covers A Beatles Classic With Grace & Style (Video)

If you were near a television or radio in the last week, you relived Beatlemania. It's been 50 years since The Beatles, Liverpool, England's Fab 4, rocked American audiences, and shaped music as we know it ever since. In the midst of it all, Miss Lauryn Hill hit David Letterman's... Read more

February 10, 2014 Fresh, Video

Action Bronson Stage-Tossing Continues. This Time With A Little Person (Video)

Great Hip-Hop artists have stage-show conventions. Public Enemy has the SW1s. Method Man has a reputation for climbing to the top of speaker towers to deliver his verses. Common freestyles, usually incorporating street names and venues local to whatever city he's in. Jay-Z has Memphis Bleek. Is Action Bronson the... Read more

February 10, 2014 Fresh, Video

Ask Edo G About His Skills, He’ll Tell You Of Course I’m Fresh (Video)

For a guy approaching 25 years in Hip-Hop, Edo G (aka Ed O.G.) has a gift for balancing style and substance. On "Of Course I'm Fresh," produced by Confidence, you get a veteran who raps about his skills, but mixes in some views on life, labor, and what grown men... Read more

February 10, 2014 Fresh, Video

Kendrick Lamar Joins Tech N9ne & MAYDAY in the Video for Fragile (Video)

Tech N9ne has released the video for his brooding single, Fragile, which features Kendrick Lamar, MAYDAY and Kendall Morgan. Check it out. Related: ¡MAYDAY! & Tech N9ne Kick It With Kimbo Slice In Last Man Standing (Video)... Read more

February 9, 2014 Video

Pharoahe Monch & Sway Have a Heavyweight Hip-Hop Convo & Monch Performs (Video)

Pharoahe Monch has been in the game a long time. Long enough, in fact, to help put Eminem on. The Hip-Hop Heavyweight sat down with Sway to discuss his career, being a record label owner, staying inspired, his new album and more. Pharoahe also performs a killer version of his... Read more

February 8, 2014 Video

Want To See The Roots Of Big Pun? Check Out This Slept-On Documentary Featuring DMX & Redman (Video)

Because his time in the spotlight was so brief, there's often times a lot left out in the representation of Big Pun in the mainstream media. He's a Bronx, New Yorker, a protege of Fat Joe, who is the first Latin solo Hip-Hop artist to go platinum, and his Capital... Read more

February 7, 2014 Fresh, Video

Before the Madness: Here’s a Previously Unseen Look at “College Dropout-Era” Kanye West (Video)

Earlier this week, Billboard Associate Editor Erika Ramirez made a monster of a story, when she created The Oral History Of Kanye West's College Dropout. 'Ye's debut album, which turns 10 years old soon, featured involvement from Talib Kweli, Freeway, and Consequence, who contributed, as well as Jay Z, Mos... Read more

February 7, 2014 Video

The Indie Rap Titans Form Like Voltron. Murs Signs With Tech N9ne’s Strange Music (Video)

This afternoon (February 7th), Murs announced that he's inked a new deal with Tech N9ne's Strange Music imprint. It makes sense in a lot of ways, as both of these artists rock the sales charts and fill out venues, despite limited (read: scarce video and radio support). Highly respected among... Read more

February 7, 2014 Fresh, Video

Missy Elliott is Working on a Comeback Album (Video)

Missy Elliott is working on her first new album since 2006. The supa dupa fly rapper/singer/writer/producer is also working on an album with Faith Evans. After her red hot cameo on J. Cole's Nobody's Perfect, it's clear misdemeanor has not lost a step. Check out what she had to say... Read more

February 6, 2014 Video

Kid ‘n’ Play Are Back with Some New Funny Business (Video)

After making surprise appearances on Arsenio and the high profile Radio Shack Super Bowl commercial, Kid 'n' Play are back with what feels like a pilot for a new TV show. Along the lines of their House Party franchise, the former Select Records stars employ their trademark self deprecating humor.... Read more

February 6, 2014 Video

Diddy To Executive Produce Rick Ross’ Mastermind Album (Video)

There was a time in Hip-Hop when executive production from different moguls was all the rage. Jay Z co-executive produced Lupe Fiasco's Food & Liquor, Suge Knight co-executive produced DJ Quik's Safe + Sound, 50 Cent co-executive produced Freeway's Free At Last album, Diddy & The Hitmen were associate executive... Read more

February 6, 2014 Fresh, Video

Yo Gotti & J. Cole Release a Video for Their Music with a Message, Cold Blood (Video)

Last year, Yo Gotti and J. Cole released Cold Blood, a melancholy song that painted pictures of some of the world's cold hard realities. Now, they've released a video that makes those grim images even more vivid. Check it out. Related: J. Cole’s Label Partners With Interscope & He Releases... Read more

February 5, 2014 Video

Who Needs Hooks When You’ve Got BARS? Cyhi The Prynce is Back (Video)

Out of all the G.O.O.D. Music affiliates, Cyhi The Prynce has always been one of the nicest with wordplay. After creating a lot of buzz in 2010 and 2011 with his BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher and XXL Freshmen selection, Cyhi has had a relatively quiet couple of years. However,... Read more

February 5, 2014 Video

Prince Po Lets Off On A Steam-Powered Oh No Beat In Machine Rage (Video)

Heads ought to know: this Animal Serum album released by Prince Po & Oh No is one of the most impressive listens as we start to really settle into 2014. Released on Brooklyn's Nature Sounds Records (Havoc, Durag Dynasty, Blu, Pete Rock, etc.), the LP features the likes of O.C.,... Read more

February 5, 2014 Fresh, Video

Childish Gambino Covers…P.M. Dawn? And It Sounds Really Good (Audio & Video)

Sometimes Hip-Hop history can be a bit revisionist. While KRS-One, Just-Ice, and the rest of the Boogie Down Productions posse didn't help P.M. Dawn's cool-factor with the alleged stage-tossing, no one can deny that in the late '80s and early '90s, the Brothers Cordes had hits that in some ways,... Read more

February 5, 2014 Audio, Fresh, Video

DMX Will Fight George Zimmerman. Which of X’s Album Titles Best Applies to the Future Beating (Video)

In a story far too bizarre to be fiction, DMX has been chosen to square off against George Zimmerman in a 3-round "boxing" match. According to TMZ, however, DMX plans to go more UFC than WBA: "DMX promised to massacre Zimmerman in the ring if he got the chance. To... Read more

February 5, 2014 Video

Did You Know Snoop is 0-16 at the Grammys? Pharrell Explains Why He Shouldn’t Care (Video)

GGN TV has really got something. Presumably during the Grammy Awards weekend, Pharrell Williams stopped by to kick it with Snoop Dogg. The longtime friends and collaborators trade compliments on their timeless music, and devoted care for the craft. During the discussion, Snoop reveals that he's never won a Grammy... Read more

February 4, 2014 Video

What Underground Veteran Is DJ Premier Making A Full Album With Next? (Video)

From Charli Baltimore to Vinnie Paz to Roscoe P. Coldchain, DJ Premier has some strong Philly ties. The Gang Starr producer/DJ and the City Of Brotherly Love go way, way back like Just-Ice. Today, a surprising announcement was made as Premo links with a true Philly veteran. Jakk Frost might... Read more

February 4, 2014 Fresh, Video

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

February 4, 2014 Fresh, Video

Thought Action Bronson Only Took Out Stage Crashers? Think Again. Not Even Security is Safe From the Big Man (Video)

Action Bronson's method of dealing with stage crashers has now been well-documented. Last night, however, the burly rapper took his stage presence to another level. A security guard got a bit rough with Bronson while he was lighting up on stage. Needless to say, Bronsolini did not like that and... Read more

February 4, 2014 Video

Action Bronson Throws Another Fool Off the Stage. Somebody Call Vince McMahon (Video)

Last June, Action Bronson made swift work of a stage crasher by sweeping the leg and body slamming him. A couple months later, he handled another overzealous audience member. It appears not everyone got the memo that Bronson has more in common with Ghostface than his flow. Like Ghost's Wu... Read more

February 3, 2014 Video

Big Boi, U.G.K. & Big K.R.I.T. Mashed With Blue Oyster Cult & Sanctioned By Daddy Fat Sax? Yep. (Video)

Fans of late '70s Hard Rock group Blue Oyster Cult know a thing or two about a thing or two. The group with hits like "Don't Fear The Reaper" came to mainstream prominence around the time of Hip-Hop's own commercial breakthroughs. Big Boi, a student of '70s Funk, '70s Cadillac... Read more

February 3, 2014 Fresh, Video

The Week in Video Brought Out the Best in Kendrick Lamar, Redman’s Crib, New Phonte & More (Video Playlist)

This week was dominated by Grammy coverage, and there were some clear highlights like the Kendrick Lamar/Imagine Dragons mashup, but there were also several other gems that might have gotten lost in the swirl. Here's a video playlist of some of the best visual programming of the week. You'll find... Read more

February 1, 2014 Featured-homepage, Playlists, Video

Do Miguel Hooks Provoke Violent Videos?? Big Sean Power Trips in the Video for Ashley (Video)

Nearly a year after Miguel's collabo with J. Cole inspired one of the darkest videos of 2013 with J. Cole's Power Trip, Big Sean has gone even darker in the video for Ashley which also features vocals by Miguel...This one is not safe for work, so be careful where you... Read more

February 1, 2014 Video

Redman Invites MTV Back to His Crib and He’s “Beyonce’d” the Bathroom. Greatest Cribs Segment Ever? (Video)

As part of MTV's "RetroMania" week, they've returned to Redman's crib 13 years after the last visit. True to his nature on records, the Hit Squad/Def Squad MC was a simple dude: turntables, fish-sticks, a dollar box/cookie jar sort of bank. Even in the era of RIAA album plaques and... Read more

January 31, 2014 Video

Roc Marciano & Virginia’s Knowledge The Pirate Are Rap Slingers (Video)

One of the final really exciting albums from 2013 was Roc Marciano's Marci Beaucoup. The Man Bites Dog release highlighted the production abilities of the Hempstead, Long Island artist, while pairing him with an assortment of artists, ranging from Evidence to A.G. to Cormega. One of the lesser known artists... Read more

January 31, 2014 Fresh, Video

The Latest Episode of Unsung Covers the Life That is Too Short (Full Video)

Having been in the game for more than 25 years, Too Short is one of the most enduring figures in Hip-Hop. The latest episode of TV One's Unsung bioseries takes a look at the the life of Todd Shaw. Check out the full episode below. Related: Geto Boys are Truly... Read more

January 31, 2014 Video

Meek Mill Has Got 5 On It With Jadakiss (Video)

Meek Mill flips The Luniz's I Got 5 On It track (or Why You Treat Me So Bad by Club Nouveau for the back in the day Heads) on his song Heaven or Hell, which also features Jadakiss and Gourdan. Check out the video. Related:... Read more

January 30, 2014 Video

Ever Sing in the Shower? Maybe Not Like This…Denitia & Sene Make an Amazing Video (Video)

Denitia and Sene have made an elegant and amazing video for their song trip.fall. They take the simple act of singing in the shower and turn it into art. Check out the video. Related: Denitia & Sene Show What It Means To Be A Casanova (Video)... Read more

January 30, 2014 Video

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Perform 1st of tha Month at The Freakiest Show on Earth (Video)

For Karmaloop's Freak-A-Thon holiday live stream event, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's Krazyie, Layzie and Flesh-N-Bone linked up to perform one of their breakthrough hits. The gold 1995 first single from E. 1999 Eternal produced by DJ U-Neek helped get the B.T.N.H. in the door, before their multi-platinum international superstar climb. Check this... Read more

January 30, 2014 Video

Big Sean Starts Off 2014 With A 1st Quarter Freestyle On A G.O.O.D. Music-Made Beat (Video)

After taking a rhyme hiatus in late 2013, Big Sean is ramping up for the new year. Teaming with frequent G.O.O.D. Music producer Key Wane, with some help on the mix from Travi$ Scott, Detroit's latest superstar breaks his short-term silence with a video featuring some special effects and a... Read more

January 30, 2014 Fresh, Video

Nas Touches On If He’s Ever Considered A Sequel To Illmatic (Video)

Moments before he was honored by J. Cole at a VIBE magazine event during Grammy weekend, Nas sat with the publication. Asked if he's ever considered a Raekwon Only Built 4 Cuban Linx...Pt. II-esque sequel to his classic debut, Illmatic, Nas answers what he answers with few words more than... Read more

January 29, 2014 Fresh, Video

Audio Push Make Some Chillout Music to Help You Turn Down (Video)

Audio Push is showing exponential growth lately. The former Interscope duo from Cali's I.E. (Inland Empire) makes a vignette-based video for "Turn Down." Kind of in the "Passin' Me By" wheelhouse, the song focuses on the excuses people give each other to not hang. Beautiful women in costume with an... Read more

January 29, 2014 Video

Diamonds Are Forever: Jay Z Gives J. Cole His Original Roc-A-Fella Records Chain On Stage (Video)

While J. Cole did not join his Roc Nation leader at Sunday's Grammy Awards, despite being nominated for Best Rap Album, the two reconvened this week. Last night, while Cole took the stage at Madison Square Garden, his fans were treated to surprise appearances by Kendrick Lamar, and Jay. While... Read more

January 29, 2014 Fresh, Video

Bronze Nazareth Checks In With His Wu-Tang Roots In The Beat He Gives Willie The Kid (Video)

Willie The Kid and Bronze Nazareth might both come from Michigan, but each have strong ties to the sons of Shaolin: the Wu-Tang Clan. W.T.K. is younger brother of La The Darkman, who was one of the early successful artists under the Wu umbrella. Bronze Nazareth came up with Cilvarings,... Read more

January 28, 2014 Fresh, Video

The Foreign Exchange Camp’s Visuals Are Really Uplifting Lately. Check Better (Video)

Phonte and Nicolay have been making captivating music (from Internet to in person) for a decade now. However, the group and affiliates with so much musical and social personality is really shining in video form lately. After Zo!'s "We Are On The Move" video (which featured 'Tay and Eric Roberson)... Read more

January 28, 2014 Fresh, Video