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Schoolboy Q Interview with Bootleg Kev (Video)

Schoolboy Q is a real dude. The TDE artist who is the next up for a major label release sat down with Bootleg Kev to discuss his forthcoming album Oxymoron, his relationship with Kendrick, his relapse on syrup and more. It's one of his most candid interviews yet. Check out... Read more

July 7, 2013 Video

Wondagurl Speaks on Producing Crown for Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail (Video)

Not only was Wondagurl the youngest producer to ever supply a beat for a Jay-Z album, she is also only the 3rd woman to ever do so (the other 2 were co-producers of Empire State of Mind). Check out the video of the 16-year old phenom discussing the experience and... Read more

July 6, 2013 Video

Raekwon – The Montreality Interview (Video)

Raekwon discusses how he squashed his beef with Biggie, what he's been cooking up in the studio with Jay-Z, his new album, good times with ODB and more in this dope Montreality interview. Check out the video. Related: RZA – The Montreality Interview (Video)... Read more

July 6, 2013 Video

Game Speaks on the Delay of Operation Kill Everything and More (Video)

Here's an entertaining interview with Game. He discusses why his mixtape Operation Kill Everything has been delayed, his new video for All That (Lady), his new album and more. Check out the video. Related: Game – Ali Bomaye ft 2 Chainz & Rick Ross (Video)... Read more

July 6, 2013 Video

Jay-Z – Holy Grail ft Justin Timberlake + Rick Ross Discusses F*ckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt (Video)

The Jay-Z Internet takeover continues. He releases Holy Grail featuring Justin Timberlake, the first official single from Magna Carta Holy Grail. You can also catch a video of Rick Ross discussing, F*ckWithMeYouKnowIGotIt, his collaboration with Jay. Check out both below. Related: Jay-Z – Magna Carta Holy Grail (Tracklist) Here's the... Read more

July 4, 2013 Audio, Video

REKS – The Molotov (Video)

REKS pairs creative visuals with the boom bap in the video for The Molotov. The result is a winning combination. Check it out below. Related: REKS – Caged Bird ft EZDREAD (Audio)... Read more

July 4, 2013 Video

Timbaland Speaks On Magna Carta Holy Grail, Kanye West and More (Video)

Here's an extended interview with Timbaland where he breaks down Jay-Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail album in detail. He talks about who got beats on the album (Pharrell, Mike Will, Travis $cott and himself), who got verses (Nas and Ross) and more. He also talks about a falling out he... Read more

July 4, 2013 Video

DJ Premier Discusses Mister Cee, Porn and More on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

DJ Premier talks porn, Mister Cee and more on part 2 of his sit down with Combat Jack. Check out the video. Related: DJ Premier Discusses the Genesis of 10 Crack Commandments and More on The Combat Jack Show (Video)... Read more

July 3, 2013 Video

Ice Cube Interview with OkayPlayer (Video)

Ice Cube sat down with OkayPlayer and talked to them about his (resolved) beef with Common, whether he will do another Friday or Barbershop, the origin of It Was a Good Day and more. Check out the video. Related: Ice Cube Performs It Was a Good Day with The Roots... Read more

July 3, 2013 Video

Justin Timberlake – Tunnel Vision (Video) (NSFW)

Fresh off his performance at the BET Awards, Justin Timberlake releases a video that is WAY TOO HOT FOR TV (or work or anywhere else public--lots and lots of boobies). Here's Tunnel Vision. Related: Justin Timberlake performs the History of Rap Pt. 4 and more on Late Night with Jimmy... Read more

July 3, 2013 Video

Jay-Z – Tom Ford Snippet (Video)

Jay-Z continues being a content tease with music from Magna Carta Holy Grail. Here's a brief snippet of his song Tom Ford, produced by Timbaland. You can see the video sneak preview and read the lyrics to Tom Ford below. Related: Timbaland Discusses Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail Album (Video)... Read more

July 3, 2013 Video

Kendrick Lamar Freestyles in Atlanta (Video)

Here's another Kendrick Lamar freestyle where Dot goes off the top using cue cards that are given to him. Check out the video. Related: Kendrick Lamar Hallooween Freestyle (Video)... Read more

July 3, 2013 Video

Timbaland Discusses Jay-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail Album (Video)

Here's a brief clip of Timbaland discussing Jay-Z's Magna Carta Holy Grail album which drops tomorrow for 1 million Samsung Galaxy S4 users and on 7/7 for everyone else. Related: Jay-Z Decodes His New Songs Oceans, Heaven & Jay Z Blue for Rick Rubin, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz & Pharrell (Video)... Read more

July 3, 2013 Video

Game – Ali Bomaye ft 2 Chainz & Rick Ross (Video)

Game drops a video for one of the hardest tracks on last year's underrated Jesus Piece album. Check out Ali Bomaye featuring 2 Chainz and Rick Ross. Related: Game – Till We Meet Again (R.I.P. Frogg) (Audio)... Read more

July 2, 2013 Video

J. Cole Discusses Made Nas Proud (Video)

J. Cole discusses how Made Nas Proud (his remix to Let Nas Down where Nas laid down an INCREDIBLE verse) and more. Check out the video. Related: J. Cole – Let Nas Down (Remix) (Made Nas Proud) ft Nas (Audio)... Read more

July 1, 2013 Video

Talib Kweli – Hamster Wheel (Video)

The visuals for Talib Kweli's Hamster Wheel are faithful to the lyrics which describe the perils of a woman who turns to the streets to survive. Check out the video. Related: Buckshot, Talib Kweli, Skyzoo, Joey Bada$$ & Kirk Knight Freestyle (Video)... Read more

July 1, 2013 Video

2 Chainz – Feds Watching ft Pharrell (Video)

Fresh off his performance at the BET Awards, 2 Chainz releases the video for Feds Watching, his collaboration with Pharrell. Check it out below. Related: Pharrell Discusses the Making of Feds Watching with 2 Chainz (Video)... Read more

July 1, 2013 Video

RIP Jim Kelly

Rest in peace to Jim Kelly, one of the first black super heroes. The actor and martial arts expert died over the weekend at the age of 67 after a battle with cancer. Here's some footage showing why he was one bad mutha...Related: RZA - Baddest Man Alive ft The... Read more

July 1, 2013 Throwback

B.o.B. – Headband ft 2 Chainz (Video)

B.o.B. releases his video for Headband featuring 2 Chainz (no appearance from the Old Spice man though). Check it out below. Related: T.I. - Memories Back Then ft B.o.B. & Kendrick Lamar (Video)... Read more

July 1, 2013 Video

DJ Premier Discusses the Genesis of 10 Crack Commandments and More on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Would you believe the Notorious B.I.G.'s classic 10 Crack Commandments was originally a radio promo spot featuring Jeru Tha Damaja on NYC's Hot 97? You can hear DJ Premier discuss that on The Combat Jack Show and listen to the original Jeru version below. Props: NahRight Related: DJ Finesse –... Read more

July 1, 2013 Video

J. Cole Performs Crooked Smile and Power Trip at the BET Awards (Video)

J. Cole also got his shine on the BET Awards. Check out his performances of Crooked Smile and Power Trip with Miguel. Related: J. Cole Discusses and Performs Crooked Smile ft TLC (Video)... Read more

July 1, 2013 Video

Kendrick Lamar Performs at the BET Awards (Video)

Kendrick Lamar had a BIG look at the BET Awards last night, being the only performer to hit the stage 3 times. Check out his performances of Problems with A$AP Rocky & 2 Chainz, How Many Drinks with Miguel, m.A.A.d. city and B*tch, Don't Kill My Vibe with the one... Read more

July 1, 2013 Video

RAIN Freestyles in The Backroom on 106 & Park (Video)

J. Cole is not the only MC from Fayetteville ripping up mics. RAIN grew up drinking that same water and spits that same flame. Check out how he burnt down The Backroom on 106 & Park with a ridiculous verse. Related: RAIN – Look What I Got (Video)... Read more

June 29, 2013 Video

J. Cole Discusses and Performs Crooked Smile ft TLC (Video)

Fresh off selling nearly 300,000 copies of Born Sinner and taking the #2 spot on the album chart, J. Cole sat down to discuss Crooked Smile, his uplifting song featuring TLC. He also did a stirring in-studio performance of the song. Check out the video. Related: J. Cole – Let... Read more

June 29, 2013 Video

Joey Bada$$ – 95 Til Infinity (Video)

Joey Bada$$ goes HARD on 95 Til Infinity. Check out the video. Related: Joey Bada$$ on The Combat Jack Show (Video)... Read more

June 28, 2013 Video

Big Boi – The Thickets ft Sleepy Brown (Video)

Here's a new video from Big Boi. Check out The Thickets featuring Sleepy Brown. Related: Run The Jewels (Killer Mike & El-P) – Banana Clipper ft Big Boi (Audio)... Read more

June 28, 2013 Video

Eminem Speaks on His Addiction to Pain Killers (Video)

Wow. Here's a deep interview with Eminem where he goes into candid detail about his struggles with drug addiction, including a near death experience. The video deeply humanizes one of hip-hop' larger than life figures. The clip is from Adrian Grenier's documentary How to Make Money Selling Drugs (coming soon... Read more

June 28, 2013 Video

Jay-Z Decodes His New Songs Oceans, Heaven & Jay Z Blue for Rick Rubin, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz & Pharrell (Video)

Here are videos of Jay-Z decoding the concepts behind Oceans featuring Frank Ocean, Heaven and Jay Z Blue (3 songs from Magna Carta Holy Grail) for Rick Rubin, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and Pharrell. You can check out the videos and the full lyrics to Oceans below. Related: Swizz Beatz Speaks... Read more

June 28, 2013 Video

Action Bronson Demonstrates His Wrestling Skills (Video)

So if things don't work out for Action Bronson as a rapper or chef, he can add professional wrestler to his list of career opportunities. Check out the UFC-style take down he broke out on a stage crasher last night (his name isn't Action for nothing!!!). Related: Action Bronson –... Read more

June 28, 2013 Video

Pharrell Performs Happy on Jimmy Kimmel Live (Video)

Skateboard P performs his feel good Summer song off the Despicable Me 2 soundtrack. Check out Happy. Related: Pharrell Discusses the Making of Feds Watching with 2 Chainz (Video)... Read more

June 27, 2013 Video

Styles P – Enjoy the Atmosphere (Video)

Here's Styles P's video for Enjoy the Atmosphere. He, Chris Rivers (who sounds just like his dad--Big Pun) and Tyler Woods rock over a timeless Curtis Mayfield sample. Check it out below. Related: Styles P – Ready to Die (Remix) ft Baby Pun, Whispers & Mr. Ivory Snow (Video)... Read more

June 27, 2013 Video

Bridget Kelly – Street Dreamin’ ft Kendrcik Lamar (Video)

Bridget Kelly releases a video for Street Dreamin', her bouncy collabo with Kendrick Lamar over a re-take on 2Pac's classic Got My Mind Made Up track. Check it out below. Related: Kendrick Lamar Speaks on His Recent Discussion With Eminem (Video)... Read more

June 26, 2013 Video

Swizz Beatz Speaks on Jay-Z’s Upcoming Magna Carta Holy Grail Album (Video)

Swizz Beatz produced the monstrous beat for Jay-Z's controversial Open Letter earlier in the year. He's also featured in the Samsung video that announced Jay's album, so it's safe to say he's plugged in to the process. He recently spoke about what to expect from the album. Check out what... Read more

June 26, 2013 Video

Slum Village – Summer Breeze (Video)

Here's a new video from Slum Village for their dope song Summer Breeze. The video isn't crazy but it's NSFW either, so be mindful of where you view. Check it out below. Related: Slum Village – Evolution (Full Album Stream)... Read more

June 26, 2013 Video

RZA – The Montreality Interview (Video)

The RZA gets the Montreality treatment. Check out the video and hear what he has to say about what kind of student he was, what he did with his 1st paycheck, his favorite superhero, the upcoming Wu reunion album and more. Related: Method Man interview with Montreality (Video)... Read more

June 26, 2013 Video

DJ Jazzy Jeff – Vinyl Destination Ep. 13 (Video)

2 of the greatest minds in music unite in the latest episode of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Vinyl Destination. In addition to playing with The Roots, in this clip, Jeff spins with Queen Latifah, Common and many more in his hometown of Philly. He also pays tribute to DJ AM. Check... Read more

June 25, 2013 Video

Casey Veggies – Everything Wavy (Video)

Casey Veggies releases the video for Everything Wavy, the latest off his Life Changes mixtape. If you missed this mixtape, it is well worth a listen (or 10). Related: Casey Veggies – Life Changes (Mixtape)... Read more

June 25, 2013 Video

Prodigy & Alchemist – Give ‘Em Hell (Video)

Here's the video for Give 'Em Hell, another tough joint from Prodigy and Alchemist off their Albert Einstein joint project. Related: Prodigy & Alchemist – Dough Pildin’ (Video)... Read more

June 25, 2013 Video

Wu Wisdom – Back and Forth with Wu-Tang Clan – Part 1 (Video)

Inspectah Deck and Mathematics talk about the early days of Wu (imagine Inspectah Deck battling Ghostface in a breakdance competition...). You can hear about that story and more in the video. Related: Mathematics – Four Horsemen ft Inspectah Deck, Rakewon, Method Man & Ghostface Killah (Audio)... Read more

June 24, 2013 Video

Wiz Khalifa – Old Chanel ft Smoke DZA (Video)

Wiz Khalifa teams up with Smoke DZA on Old Chanel. The song is a return to Wiz's darker, edgier mixtape sound. Check out the video. Related: Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y – For Her (Cookin’ Soul Remix)... Read more

June 24, 2013 Video

Mac Miller Performs with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (Video)

Mac Miller rocked with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Check out his performance of S.D.S. (and do not sleep on that Watching Movies with the Sound Off album...). Related: Mac Miller – Suplexes Inside of Complexes & Duplexes ft Jay Electronica (Audio)... Read more

June 24, 2013 Video

Kendrick Lamar Speaks on His Recent Discussion With Eminem (Video)

A picture of TDE and Shady 2.0 in the studio surfaced a few weeks ago. Kendrick Lamar spoke about what it was like to really chop it up for the first time. They talked about 8 Mile, Kendrick's album, staying creative and more. Check out the video. Related: Schoolboy Q... Read more

June 24, 2013 Video

Jay Rock Decodes His Verse on Kendrick Lamar’s Money Trees (Video)

Jay Rock dropped one of the most celebrated verses on Kendrick Lamar's good kid, m.A.A.d. city album. He sat down to Decode the verse and break down the story behind how the song was created. Check out the video. Related: Jay Rock discusses the role of hip-hop as a voice... Read more

June 24, 2013 Video

Sadat X – I Know This Game (Video)

Sadat X is still putting in quality work. In his latest song he talks about his grind as an independent artist. Check out the video for I Know This Game. Related: Sadat X – This is Our Thing ft Pharoahe Monch & Phil G (Video)... Read more

June 23, 2013 Video

Raekwon Speaks on His Relationship With Jay-Z and More (Video)

Raekwon sat down with Bootleg Kev to talk about his relationships with Jay-Z (though he played it close to the vest about the collabo), Kanye West and much more. Check out the video. Related: Mathematics – Four Horsemen ft Inspectah Deck, Rakewon, Method Man & Ghostface Killah (Audio)... Read more

June 21, 2013 Video

Realm Reality Freestyles in The Backroom (Video)

Realm Reality is not playing with this rap thing. The actor, also known as Rick Gonzales, got a strong co-sign from Prodigy who signed Realm to his label, and he dropped one of the better mixtapes of the year. Now, he commits a lyrical assault in The Backroom on 106... Read more

June 20, 2013 Video

Action Bronson on The Combat Jack Show (Video)

Action Bronson is the latest guest on The Combat Jack Show. He discusses life after his major label deal, how he chose his rap name, his earliest hip-hop influences and more. He also spits a few bars. Check out the video. Related: Action Bronson – Seven Series Triplets ft Prodigy... Read more

June 20, 2013 Video

¡MAYDAY! – Believers (Video)

The visuals for Believers by ¡MAYDAY! match the intensity of the vocals. Like their label head, TechN9ne, the group does not shy away from the provocative. Check out the video. Related: ¡MAYDAY! – Roaches ft Cyhi The Prynce & SpaceghostPurrp (Remix) (Video)... Read more

June 19, 2013 Video

T.I. – Check This, Dig That ft Trae Tha Truth (Video)

T.I. has a certified banger with Check This, Dig That featuring Trae Tha Truth. The beat is crazy. Check out the video. Related: T.I. – Hello ft Cee-Lo (Video)... Read more

June 19, 2013 Video

JJ DOOM – Bookhead (Video)

Here's a totally bugged out video from DOOM off his JJ DOOM project. Check out Bookhead. Related: JJ DOOM – Guv’nor (Video)... Read more

June 19, 2013 Video