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This Week in Hip-Hop Video Brought Snoop’s Visit to The White House, Method Man Performing Bring The Pain & More (Video Playlist)

This week in Hip-Hop video brought a charged performance of Bring the Pain by Method Man at Mack Wilds' show, a new video from Mack, low fi highlights of Snoop's trip to The White House, some heated discussion from The Lox about what's wrong with New York Hip-Hop and more.... Read more

December 29, 2013 Playlists, Video

Scarface Says the Powers That Be are Dumbing Down Hip-Hop. Here’s Why (Video)

Chuck D famously said "radio suckas never play me" over 2 decades ago in protest of a format he believed catered to the lowest common denominator. According to Hip-Hop OG Scarface, not much has changed. He sat down with Combat Jack and spoke on how he believes Hip-Hop is being... Read more

December 29, 2013 Video

Uh Oh. They Let Snoop Dogg in The White House…And He Took His Camera Phone (Video)

Earlier in the year during his Reincarnated documentary, Snoop mentioned that he would like to go to The White House to see the Obamas, but didn't think it would ever happen...for all the obvious reasons. Shortly after that, the Big Boss Dogg got an invite. Here's some footage of Snoop... Read more

December 28, 2013 Video

What’s Wrong with New York Hip-Hop? The Lox Speak…And It Gets HEATED (Video)

There's been a lot of chatter about what's wrong with New York Hip-Hop, but few are more qualified to speak on the issue than The Lox. They sat down with NYC's Hot 97 and kept it 100% real. They discussed the politics at major record labels, why Jadakiss won't release... Read more

December 27, 2013 Video

Should Drake Step Up and Name Kendrick Lamar’s Name in His Ongoing War of Words? Peter Rosenberg Weighs In (Video)

By now, EVERYONE in Hip-Hop knows Kendrick Lamar dropped bombs on an entire generation of MCs with his Control verse--and he named names. Since then, many of those mentioned have responded loudly and explicitly. Drake, however, has never responded on wax--or has he? Drizzy has spit many verses over the... Read more

December 26, 2013 Video

Audio Push Kicks Ill Freestyles On Tony Touch’s Toca Tuesdays Show (Video)

Audio Push kicks a mean off-the-dome tandem set of verses over a classic Pacewon/Lootpack instrumental, provided by Tony Touch. The pair has way too much fun, as they enter a promising, and likely redefining 2014. The latest Inland Empire addition has been a pleasure to watch evolve. Related: Got BARS?... Read more

December 24, 2013 Fresh, Video

Method Man Rips Through Bring the Pain During Mack Wilds’ NYC Show (Video)

If you haven't heard Mack Wilds' album, New York: A Love Story, it pays homage to 90's NYC Hip-Hop with tracks from Pete Rock, DJ Premier, Havoc and Salaam Remi, as well as guest verses from Method Man, Raekwon and more. Method Man showed love to Mack last night by... Read more

December 24, 2013 Video

Wale & Meek Mill Connect for an MMG Collabo on Heaven’s Afternoon (Video)

After a rough week with Complex, Wale is back to what matters...the music. Here's a video for Heaven's Afternoon, his collaboration with MMG brother Meek Mill. Check it out below. Related: Wale Addresses His Complex Issues on a New, Emotionally-Charged Song (Audio)... Read more

December 24, 2013 Video

That’s Not Mistletoe in Snoop Lion’s New Video…Check out Smoke the…(Video)

Snoop has donned many personalities over the years--Snoop Doggy Dogg, Snoop Dogg, Snoopzilla--but one shared theme amongst them is they like the sticky green...In his latest video, he puts the Rasta Hat back on as Snoop Lion. Check out Smoke the...with Collie Buddz. Related: Eddie Murphy – Red Light ft... Read more

December 24, 2013 Video

RIP Capital Steez Who Passed Away 1 Year Ago Today. Here’s a New Video For His 47 Piiirates (Video)

Pro Era's Capital STEEZ tragically passed away 1 year ago today at the age of 19. To celebrate his life, here's a creative new video for STEEZ's 47 Piiirates which features footage of STEEZ, Dirty Sanchez and Joey Bada$$. RIP Captial STEEZ. Related: Capital STEEZ – KING STEELO (Audio)... Read more

December 24, 2013 Video

Got BARS? These MC’s Do. Here Are The Best Freestyles of 2013 (Video)

There are few things more satisfying in Hip-Hop than a killer verse. It's why Kendrick Lamar shook up the Internet for 3 weeks (an eternity these days) with his Control verse...and then again with his BET Cypher. We've assembled a collection of the best freestyles (mostly "writtens") of 2013. Check... Read more

December 24, 2013 Fresh, Video

Kendrick Lamar Releases an Amazing New Video for Sing About Me Pt. 1 That Includes a New Verse (Video)

Kendrick Lamar has partnered with artist Eddie Peake to create a compelling new video for Sing About Me Pt. 1. Part of the video features Kendrick taking a tour of his native Compton while the other half shows art being created by Eddie Peake that was inspired by the song.... Read more

December 24, 2013 Video

Mack Wilds Has a Surprise Reunion With the Girl of His Dreams in the Video for Henny (Video)

Here's a new video from Mack (aka Tristan) Wilds for his Havoc-produced burner, Henny. The song lifts the thumping bass line of Mobb Deep's Burn (The Learning) and the video builds on the love story that began in the video for his song Own It. He has a surprise reunion... Read more

December 23, 2013 Video

What Was Your Most Memorable Sports Moment in 2013? Skillz Recaps the Year in Sports…in Verse (Video)

Skillz has a tradition of recapping the year in rhyme. This year, he does a sports edition and it's all there...the Super Bowl blackout, the Heat championship, Lance Armstrong, the Red Sox, Kobe, Tiger and much more--all set to images that will take you right back to the moment. Check... Read more

December 22, 2013 Video

This Week’s Hip-Hop Round Up is Strictly About the Music Videos…Kendrick, Eminem, K.R.I.T., Rapsody and More (Video Playlist)

This week in Hip-Hop video was highlighted by several visually-compelling music videos. Rapsody transformed into The Joker, Kendrick Lamar had an artist create a piece for Sing About Me, Eminem sought out Dr. Dre and Rihanna for therapy and more. Check out the video playlist below. Related: Last Week in... Read more

December 22, 2013 Playlists, Video

Here’s a Dark and Twisted Take on a “Christmas Carol” From Killer Mike & El-P (Video)

When Run The Jewels' first album dropped this Summer, album closer "A Christmas F*ckin' Miracle" seemed a long way away. El's beat kinda had that caroling feel, while both men slowed it down for some of the best, most open verses of the amazing album. Just in time for Christmas... Read more

December 22, 2013 Video

How Has Talib Kweli Stayed Relevant After 15+ Years? Here’s What He Had to Say (Video)

After more than 15 years, Talib Kweli remains one of the most talented and relevant MCs in Hip-Hop. He recently sat for an extended interview with NYC's Hot 97 to discuss his longevity, his new Gravitas album, the state of New York Hip-Hop and more. Check out the video. Related:... Read more

December 21, 2013 Video

Sway Has Got the Answer…Allen Iverson That Is. He Opens Up About His Early Retirement and More (Video)

Kanye West infamously told Sway he didn't have the answers but Sway recently sat down with the Answer, Allen Iverson. They spoke about why AI chose to retire so early, how he feels about basketball now, who he thinks is the best MC right now and more. Check out the... Read more

December 21, 2013 Video

Arsenio Hall Gives Chance the Rapper His First Shot on Latenight TV. Check out the Performance (Video)

In the 90's, The Arsenio Hall show was one of the few places on TV that was friendly to Hip-Hop. At the time, no other latenight talk shows were supporting the genre. Things have changed since then, but Arsenio is still giving some artists their first shots on the big... Read more

December 20, 2013 Video

Pharrell Talks with Leonard Nimoy About All Things Spock (Video)

In a meeting of Star Track and Star Trek, Pharrell sat down with Leonard Nimoy to talk all things Spock. The pair discussed the creation of the Spock character, how the Vulcan salute came to be, the controversy behind some of Nimoy's photography projects and more. Check out the video.... Read more

December 20, 2013 Video

Rapsody Transforms Into the Joker in the Video for Dark Knights (Video)

Though she did not have an "album" in 2013, Rapsody had her strongest year ever with She Got Game. One of the many standout tracks from the project was Dark Knights which uses Batman metaphors throughout. Rapsody takes it one step further in the video by transforming into the Joker... Read more

December 20, 2013 Video

Did You Know Chance the Rapper Almost Threw Up on Kendrick Lamar? He Tells Nardwaur That Story and Much More (Video)

This is a particularly interesting Nardwaur interview. Chance The Rapper enjoys the gifts and knowledge from the Human Serviette during a recent Vancouver, British Columbia show, but the microphone becomes of a bit of a space issue. Along the way though, Nardwuar prods Chance into discussing some critical '90s Chi-Town... Read more

December 19, 2013 Video

Freddie Gibbs Has Moves To Make On A Young Chop Beat, So Deuces (Video)

Young Chop has been a go-to hit-maker for Drill music guys like Chief Keef and Lil' Reese. With Gary, Indiana being just outside of Chicago, Illinois, it's a worthwhile experiment to hear the precise fast-rapping of Freddie Gibbs, never one to show much pity, with the cold, relentless tracks of... Read more

December 18, 2013 Fresh, Video

Casey Veggies & Chase N. Cashe Show L.A.’s Lush Surroundings (Video)

Days after the Scion-endorsed audio for "Me & Mine" was released, Casey Veggies and Chase N. Cashe hit the road for the visual. With some light-handed Scion tie-ins, the pair show you a colorful, crisp Hollywood with clever editing, and a complementary vibe to the chilled out track. Related: Ambrosia... Read more

December 18, 2013 Fresh, Video

Planet Asia & Gold Chain Military Recreate An MC Lyte Classic (Video)

"Cha Cha Cha"-meets-"Cha, Cha, Chain" as Planet Asia and Killa Kali recreate MC Lyte's 1989 King Of Chill-produced single. Over three years removed from the group's Chain Of Command album, Asia—fresh from successes with 2012's Black Belt Theatre and this year's 360 Waves with his other, other crew, Durag Dynasty.... Read more

December 17, 2013 Fresh, Video

Big K.R.I.T. & Slim Thug Let Their Trunks Wave Alongside Boston George (Video)

In the post-UGK era, does anybody make better songs about cars (or for cars) than Big K.R.I.T.? In his glass-house with the bowling-ball swirl, Meridian's finest keeps the anthems going, the bass thumping, and those soulful grooves that jam at red lights and the open road. Slim Thug is another... Read more

December 17, 2013 Fresh, Video

Wale Addresses Complex Threat, Says Jay Z & Q-Tip Reacted To The News (Video)

After being silent since Friday (December 13), Wale finally addressed his taped phone-call with Complex magazine Associate Editor Insanul Ahmed. The Maybach Music Group verbally threatened the staff of the site and magazine, urging them to notify security in advance. The dispute stemmed from Wale's The Gifted being omitted from... Read more

December 17, 2013 Fresh, Video

Eminem Works Through His Past with Dr. Rihanna in the Video for The Monster (Video)

Eminem's video for The Monster is layered. On one level, Eminem is visually working through his past with Rihanna cast as a therapist (along with the good Dr. Dre). On another level, Em continues the theme of revisiting the Marshall Mathers LP by recreating some of the more memorable visual... Read more

December 16, 2013 Video

Beyonce & Jay Z Send Kim & Kanye Over A Bottle In Drunk In Love (Video)

Perhaps intimate music videos with your significant other is the move in 2013? Less than a month after Kanye West's "Bound 2" video extensively featuring his companion and daughter's mother Kim Kardashian, Beyonce drops her own similar visual. "Drunk In Love" (deliberately following "Crazy In Love"?) features black and white... Read more

December 16, 2013 Fresh, Video

This Week in Video Brought Tough Love From Arsenio to Kanye West, New Videos from Talib Kweli & Snoop and More (Video Playlist)

This week in video brought some OG advice from Arsenio Hall to Kanye West, new music videos from Talib Kweli, Lupe Fiasco, Timbaland, Snoop, Jay Z & Drake, and a hilarious joy ride with Ice Cube, Kevin Hart and Conan O'Brien. Check out the playlist below to catch up on... Read more

December 15, 2013 Featured-homepage, Playlists, Video

Nipsey Hussle Admires His Own Hustle From The High Rise With DJ Drama (Video)

In "More Or Less," Nipsey Hussle raps that he's been grinding in the music industry since 2003. It took an honest 10 years for the artist, once signed to Epic Records, to have his banner year. And to think, he did so independently. In the video, Nip looks at his... Read more

December 15, 2013 Fresh, Video

Chance The Rapper Gets Brassy With His Latest Social Experiment (Video)

Chance The Rapper released a different sort of video this weekend. "Social Experiment" is a smoke-break (or a breather for the trippers, as he speaks to) in the biggest year, for one of the year's biggest artists. A jazzy interlude, Chance vibes more than raps on this song complemented by... Read more

December 15, 2013 Fresh, Video

Killer Mike & El-P Detail the Psychedelic Influences on Run the Jewels While Actually Taking a Trip (Video)

Killer Mike and El-P's joint Run the Jewels project has withstood the test of time and remains one of the better projects of the year (free or otherwise). The 2 captured footage of the making of the album which involved a cabin, turkey burgers and "a copious amount of psychedelic... Read more

December 13, 2013 Video

Beyonce Just Released a Surprise New Album. Here are Details, Videos & Links (Video)

5 months after her hubby Jay Z created #newrules with the app-based release of his Magna Carta Holy Grail album, Beyonce has turned the industry on its ear by releasing a self-titled new album completely unannounced. The album is an iTunes exclusive, includes a music video for EVERY song and... Read more

December 13, 2013 Video

Schoolboy Q’s Oxymoron Album Finally Has a Release Date (Video)

Here's a hilarious video from Schoolboy Q that finally sets a release date for his much anticipated Oxymoron (with a little help from his daughter). Check it out. You ready for it? Related: Who’s Better, Jay Z or Nas? Here’s What Schoolboy Q Had to Say About It (Video)... Read more

December 13, 2013 Video

Raekwon Discusses Why Wu-Tang Clan Has Broken Up, the Loss of ODB and More with DJ Whoo Kid (Video)

Raekwon sat down with DJ Whoo Kid's Hollywood Shuffle recently. The Staten Island General was asked a series of dope questions by Whoo Kid. There, he admits he wished he was included on Ghostface Killah's "All I Got Is You" single from Ironman. He speaks about his growing interest and... Read more

December 12, 2013 Video

Fabolous Takes a Title and a Track from Drake on Everything Was the Same (Video)

Throughout his career, Fabolous has been great at bringing audiences together in Hip-Hop. He makes songs that are driven by choruses and themes that appeal to Relationship Rap, while his wordplay and confidence have always separated Fab from the cliche "Girl Rapper." Like LL Cool J, 'Loso fills his albums... Read more

December 12, 2013 Video

Audio Push Call Out Everything In Hip-Hop They Hate While Acting Like Gentlemen (Video)

Once signed to Interscope Records, Audio Push is so much more than their breakthrough single "Teach Me How To Jerk." The Inland Empire, California duo (same city that 40 Glocc and J.J. Fad are from) have bars. That's abundantly clear on "Come As You Are." With outspoken, critical deliveries, Oktane... Read more

December 12, 2013 Fresh, Video

Tanya Morgan Kick Rhymes About Life & These Times (Video)

Now just Donwill and Von Pea, Tanya Morgan linked with former Rawkus 50 MC/producer 6th Sense to lace the tracks for Rubber Souls. The duo's 2013 album (and first studio release since Ilyas left the group) deals with many themes. The onetime Little Brother affiliates talk about the way things... Read more

December 12, 2013 Fresh, Video

Raekwon & The Roots Rock That Incarcerated Scarfaces. Sounds So Lovely With a Live Band (Video)

This week in Brooklyn, OkayPlayer threw their annual Holiday Jam. Special guest Raekwon hit the stage with the full Roots crew, and DJ J. Period on the decks. Rae performed his Purple Tape joint "Incarcerated Scarfaces," with Black Thought providing extensive support vocals. It's cool how they riff on the... Read more

December 12, 2013 Video

Here’s an Amazing New Lyric Video from Timbaland, Drake, James Fauntleroy & Jay Z for Know Bout Me (Video)

The quality of lyric videos has risen dramatically in 2013. Justin Timberlake kicked it off with Suit & Tie, then Childish Gambino had a cool chat session with Abella Anderson for 3005. Now, Timbaland has created a lyric video that could easily stand as the official video for Know About... Read more

December 12, 2013 Video

What Do Ice Cube, Kevin Hart & Conan O’Brien Have in Common? One Hilarious Car Ride Around LA (Video)

Conan O'Brien decided to go on a joy ride with Ice Cube and Kevin Hart, using a new app called Lyft. If you need a few laughs in your day, this is the video to watch. Related: The Making Of Ice Cube’s It Was A Good Day (Video)... Read more

December 12, 2013 Video

Kendrick Lamar Makes Breaks Away From Birdman & Detail On 100 Favors (Video)

Kendrick Lamar has been down with YMCMB family for almost three years, courtesy of recordings and touring with Drake. With Jay Rock's early collaborations with Lil Wayne, the whole TDE and Young Money team share some affinities. On Cash Money's first label compilation since 2000's Baller Blockin' Soundtrack, the greatly-expanded... Read more

December 12, 2013 Fresh, Video

Kanye West Stepped in It Again…This Time with Arsenio Hall (Video)

The vast majority of Kanye West coverage has gotten inane, but after Ye made some comments about Arsenio Hall, Arsenio decided to respond, OG style...His words were calm but direct and sage. In particular, he dropped some real jewels on what he sees as Ye's cavalier use of the word... Read more

December 11, 2013 Video

Rockie Fresh & Casey Veggies Celebrate Life (Video)

Rockie Fresh and Casey Veggies have plenty to celebrate. One is Maybach Music Group's Chicago delegate, attached to a major label, and one of the best incubator movements in present-day Rap. The other, Casey, has become one of the most sought-after feature artists of late. Surely, in addition to his... Read more

December 11, 2013 Fresh, Video

Juicy J & Project Pat Make A Dark Visual For No Heart No Love (Video)

For almost 20 years, Hypnotize Minds' Juicy J and Project Pat have been collaborating. However, as the Three 6 Mafia sound is fully revived in 2013, the handful of joints together as of late has been especially jamming. Juiceman's Stay Trippy opener "No Heart No Love" reminded longtime fans that... Read more

December 11, 2013 Fresh, Video

When Q-Tip & Busta Rhymes Get Together Magic Happens. Here’s Why They’re Still Leaders of the True School (Video)

Tomorrow (12/12), Q-Tip and Busta Rhymes will be releasing their joint mixtape, The Abstract & The Dragon. Busta Rhymes has put together an amazing montage of concert and interview footage of some of the best moments he, Q-Tip, A Tribe Called Quest and Leaders of the New School have had... Read more

December 11, 2013 Video

Snoop Goes Back to His Funk Roots on Hit Da Pavement. Here’s the Video (Video)

Snoopzilla (that's the second half of 2013's nickname for Snoop Dogg, by the way) and Dam-Funk are unveiling their 7 Minutes Of Funk project this week. "Hit The Pavement" is a video that has the same grit and feel of "Doggy Dogg World," but now Snoop's kickin' a much more... Read more

December 11, 2013 Video

50 Cent Speaks on the Differences Between Him and Kendrick Lamar…and Offers Some Advice to Kanye West (Video)

50 Cent spoke with XXL about his latest business venture, SMS headphones. During the conversation, he touched on Kanye West's recent frustrations and offered some wise words of advice. He also spoke about Kendrick Lamar and detailed some of their differing qualities. Check the video for 50's always unique perspective.... Read more

December 11, 2013 Video

Killer Mike & El-P Give the Most Awesome Advice Ever to Hipsters. Check out What Else They Had to Say to YouTube Fans (Video)

Noisey had Killer Mike and El-P respond to the comments section under their 36 Inch Chain video and, not surprisingly, Run the Jewels' commentary was hilarious. Check out the video below. Related: Killer Mike & El-P’s Run The Jewels Team With Big Boi To Bring The Toys Out (Video)... Read more

December 10, 2013 Video