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Schoolboy Q Invites You Into His World in the Video for Break the Bank (Video)

Schoolboy Q Invites You Into His World in the Video for Break the Bank (Video)

Schoolboy Q has released an incredibly powerful video for Break the Bank. The song features ominous piano chords and razor-sharp lyrics about Q's grind to make a better life for himself and his daughter, by hook or by crook. The video plays like a day in Q's life and the... Read more
February 21, 2014 Video
Jimmy Fallon Remixes Nightly News to Create Rapper’s Delight…Brilliance Follows (Video)

Jimmy Fallon Remixes Nightly News to Create Rapper’s Delight…Brilliance Follows (Video)

Plain and simple, Jimmy Fallon (likely with some help from The Roots) is killing the game with his Hip-Hop spoofs. After setting the web on fire with his "Evolution of Hip-Hop Dance" skit with Will Smith, his latest is an expertly edited mix of Nightly News anchor Brian Williams (and... Read more
February 21, 2014 Video
Cyhi The Prynce Has Been Attacking the Mic with a Grudge. Here’s Another Assault (Video)

Cyhi The Prynce Has Been Attacking the Mic with a Grudge. Here’s Another Assault (Video)

After a brief hiatus, there's no doubt Cyhi The Prynce is back and with a vengeance. For the last 3 weeks, the talented MC has been attacking beats with full on aggression. After dropping Napoleon and Coretta, he follows up with another song titled after a historical figure. Check out... Read more
February 21, 2014 Video
Here’s a New Video From Talib Kweli. Repping Indie Hip-Hop 1 Verse at a Time (Video)

Here’s a New Video From Talib Kweli. Repping Indie Hip-Hop 1 Verse at a Time (Video)

Talib Kweli recently completely self-released his Gravitas album, but the indie grind has not slowed him down. Kweli's skills are as sharp as they've ever been, as is evidenced on Rare Portraits. Check out the video. Related: Talib Kweli Speaks on Nelson Mandela, Favorite “Hood” Film Classics & More (Video)... Read more
February 21, 2014 Video
Talib Kweli Speaks on Nelson Mandela, Favorite “Hood” Film Classics & More (Video)

Talib Kweli Speaks on Nelson Mandela, Favorite “Hood” Film Classics & More (Video)

Talib Kweli is the latest MC to answer The Questions from OkayPlayer. The supremely thoughtful MC spoke on the legacy of Nelson Mandela, the influence of Amiri Baraka, his favorite "hood" movies and more. This is one of the best of The Questions series, so far. Check out the video.... Read more
February 20, 2014 Video
Vado, Schoolboy Q and Vic Mensa Freestyle on RapFix Live (Video)

Vado, Schoolboy Q and Vic Mensa Freestyle on RapFix Live (Video)

Schoolboy Q, Vic Mensa and Vado stopped by RapFix Live and dropped some a capella verses. Check out the video of their cypher. Related: Here's the Full Version of ScHoolboy Q & Raekwon’s Blind Threats Collaboration (Audio)... Read more
February 20, 2014 Video
Magic Johnson Gives the Ultimate Assist by Speaking on HIV Treatment & Prevention (Video)

Magic Johnson Gives the Ultimate Assist by Speaking on HIV Treatment & Prevention (Video)

It's been more than 22 years since Magic Johnson publicly announced that he was HIV positive and instantly changed the discussion around the medical condition. To this day, Magic continues to educate on both HIV treatment and prevention. He recently sat down with Sway to discuss his health, his son... Read more
February 20, 2014 Video
Here’s a Look at Day 1 of Questlove’s First Day on The Tonight Show (Video)

Here’s a Look at Day 1 of Questlove’s First Day on The Tonight Show (Video)

The Legendary Roots Crew made the move with Jimmy Fallon and is now the house band for The Tonight Show. Here's an inside look at Questlove's day 1 on the show. Check it out. Related: Here’s a (mostly) video playlist celebrating the nearly 20-year career of The Legendary Roots Crew... Read more
February 20, 2014 Video
Roc Marciano & Freeway Flow Over a Super Grimy Beat on Didn’t Know (Video)

Roc Marciano & Freeway Flow Over a Super Grimy Beat on Didn’t Know (Video)

Roc Marciano, Freeway and Knowledge the Pirate recently linked to put out a super grimy collabo called "Didn't Know." The trio have released the video and it's a reminder of just how hard this joint KNOCKS. Check it out. Related: With Temperatures Dropping, Kool G Rap, Cormega, Roc Marciano &... Read more
February 19, 2014 Video
Think Ross & Jeezy Phoned in the Verses for War Ready? Think Again. The Reunion is Real (Video)

Think Ross & Jeezy Phoned in the Verses for War Ready? Think Again. The Reunion is Real (Video)

Rick Ross and Young Jeezy shook things up when their collabo, War Ready, dropped. For anyone who thought the 2 simply phoned in their verses and posed for an obligatory Instagram shot, think again. The reunion appears to go deeper than rap. The 2 also linked for an extended video... Read more
February 19, 2014 Video
Jimmy Fallon Revisits the Evolution of Hip-Hop Dance with The Fresh Prince (Video)

Jimmy Fallon Revisits the Evolution of Hip-Hop Dance with The Fresh Prince (Video)

Similar to his History of Rap Sessions with Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Fallon has taken a stroll down memory lane to revisit the history of Hip-Hop dance. This time, his partner in crime was The Fresh Prince (aka Will Smith) and the 2 did not disappoint. It's amazing how effortless this... Read more
February 18, 2014 Video
Trombone Shorty, Gary Clark, Jr., Janelle Monae, Earth, Wind & Fire & More Shred the NBA Halftime Show (Video)

Trombone Shorty, Gary Clark, Jr., Janelle Monae, Earth, Wind & Fire & More Shred the NBA Halftime Show (Video)

Between the dunks and pyrotechnics of the NBA All-Star Game, some all star musicians went to work during the halftime show and tore the house down. Trombone Shorty, Dr. John, Gary Clark, Jr., Janelle Monae and Earth, Wind & Fire put on show-stopping performances. If you missed it (or want... Read more
February 17, 2014 Video
Kanye West Explains Why He Calls Himself a Genius…and It Makes Perfect Sense (Video)

Kanye West Explains Why He Calls Himself a Genius…and It Makes Perfect Sense (Video)

Much has been made of Kanye West's infamous "rants" at his concerts but, as is often the case, his actions and words make much more sense in full context. Kanye played the Prudential Center in Newark on 2/15 and he had a lot to say. Yeezy spoke for 20 minutes... Read more
February 15, 2014 Featured-homepage, Video
DJ Jazzy Jeff Takes New York & Philadelphia in the Latest Ep. of Vinyl Destination (Video)

DJ Jazzy Jeff Takes New York & Philadelphia in the Latest Ep. of Vinyl Destination (Video)

In the latest episode of DJ Jazzy Jeff's Hip-Hop travel show, Vinyl Destination, Jeff hits NYC and his hometown of Philly. While in New York, the legendary DJ spends time at the Sway in the Morning Show, Fuse and This is 50. His return home is bittersweet as he does... Read more
February 15, 2014 Video
Snoop & Daz Make it Clear Gangstas Need Love Too in What’s Your Pleasure (Video)

Snoop & Daz Make it Clear Gangstas Need Love Too in What’s Your Pleasure (Video)

Snoop Dogg and Daz Dillinger have come a long way from the days of It Ain't No Fun...Their latest ode to the universal language is a bit more gentlemanly. Check out the video for What's Your Pleasure. Related: Snoop Dogg & Dam-Funk Have 7 Days Of Funk For The Ladies... Read more
February 15, 2014 Video
The Doppelgangaz Smooth it Out on KnowntchooTahLie (Video)

The Doppelgangaz Smooth it Out on KnowntchooTahLie (Video)

The love continues throughout the weekend. Here's the video for The Doppelgangaz smoothed out KnowntchooTahLie. Check it out. Related: The Doppelgangaz – Nexium (Video)... Read more
February 15, 2014 Video
Take a Psychedelic Trip Into the Mind of Mac Miller in the Video for Avian (Video)

Take a Psychedelic Trip Into the Mind of Mac Miller in the Video for Avian (Video)

Mac Miller has released a trippy video for one of the illest cuts on his acclaimed album, Watching Movies with the Sound Off. The video for Avian is a colorful psychedelic trip, perhaps into the mind of Mac, himself. Whatever the case may be, the visuals match the clever wordplay... Read more
February 15, 2014 Video
Redman Releases a Trailer for His Muddy Waters 2 EP…and a Couple More Things (Video)

Redman Releases a Trailer for His Muddy Waters 2 EP…and a Couple More Things (Video)

Redman has released a video trailer for his newest EP, Muddy Waters 2, and a couple of other things...Reggie is anything but Noble in this clip. Check out Redman's Prayer. Related: Redman Invites MTV Back to His Crib and He’s “Beyonce’d” the Bathroom. Greatest Cribs Segment Ever? (Video)... Read more
February 14, 2014 Video
It WAS a Good Day. How Ice Cube Got His Name on the Goodyear Blimp (Video)

It WAS a Good Day. How Ice Cube Got His Name on the Goodyear Blimp (Video)

On January 20, 2014, Ice Cube actually got his name on a Goodyear blimp, as he foreshadowed 20+ years earlier on It Was a Good Day. What may have gotten lost in the shuffle was that the event was to benefit a children's after school program called, A Place Called... Read more
February 14, 2014 Video
Kanye West Tells Sway to Shut the “F” Up on Stage at His Latest Show (Video)

Kanye West Tells Sway to Shut the “F” Up on Stage at His Latest Show (Video)

Just when you thought the Kanye West/Sway fiasco was dead and buried, Kanye lobs some napalm to reignite the controversy. Last night, during his latest concert, Ye took time out from his set to call out both Sway and Charlemagne the God by name, telling them to "shut the f*ck... Read more
February 14, 2014 Video
ONYX Punched Hip-Hop Dead in the Face with WakeDaF*cUp. Here’s the Video (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)

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
Here’s a Previously Unreleased Wu-Tang Clan Video From Iron Flag. Y’all Been Warned…(Video)

Here’s a Previously Unreleased Wu-Tang Clan Video From Iron Flag. Y’all Been Warned…(Video)

A previously unreleased video from Wu-Tang Clan's 2001 Iron Flag album has just hit the web. Check out Y'all Been Warned. Related: Wu-Tang Clan Reflects On Place In Hip-Hop After 20 Years (Video)... Read more
February 12, 2014 Throwback
Kevin Hart Discusses His First Sex Scene, Drops a Freestyle and More with Sway (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
Kendrick Lamar Joins Tech N9ne & MAYDAY in the Video for Fragile (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 & 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
Missy Elliott is Working on a Comeback Album (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
Yo Gotti & J. Cole Release a Video for Their Music with a Message, Cold Blood (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)

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
DMX Will Fight George Zimmerman. Which of X’s Album Titles Best Applies to the Future Beating (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
Thought Action Bronson Only Took Out Stage Crashers? Think Again. Not Even Security is Safe From the Big Man (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)

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
ScHoolboy Q’s OXYMORON Will Feature Black Hippy Plus OG’s Like Kurupt, Raekwon & Suga Free. Here’s the Tracklist.

ScHoolboy Q’s OXYMORON Will Feature Black Hippy Plus OG’s Like Kurupt, Raekwon & Suga Free. Here’s the Tracklist.

With February 25th fast-approaching, here is the tracklist to ScHoolboy Q's major label debut, OXYMORON. Guests include two-thirds of his Black Hippy cohorts, save for Ab-Soul. Veterans include Pomona pimp-hop O.G. Suga Free, Kurupt, Raekwon, and 2 Chainz while Q's peers include Tyler, The Creator, BJ The Chicago Kid, and... Read more
February 3, 2014 Fresh
Ready for the Super Bowl? First Things First. Here Are Some Classic Hip-Hop Commercials (Video)

Ready for the Super Bowl? First Things First. Here Are Some Classic Hip-Hop Commercials (Video)

Commercials are always a big part of Super Bowl Sunday. With that in mind, here’s a video playlist of some vintage hip-hop commercials. You’ll see Pete Rock & CL Smooth, Large Professor, Grand Puba, Biggie, Snoop, 2Pac, Warren G, 50 Cent, Jay-Z, Wu-Tang, Ice Cube, EPMD, Geto Boys, Kid 'N'... Read more
February 2, 2014 Throwback
Do Miguel Hooks Provoke Violent Videos?? Big Sean Power Trips in the Video for Ashley (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
TLC Perform What About Your Friends at the Vh1 Super Bowl Blitz (Video)

TLC Perform What About Your Friends at the Vh1 Super Bowl Blitz (Video)

As the Super Bowl festivities ramp up, the ladies from TLC join the party. Chili and T-Boz performed a high energy rendition of What About Your Friends, and they've still got it. Check out the video. Related: T-Boz & Chilli Invite Lil’ Mama To Perform With TLC As Left Eye... Read more
February 1, 2014 Throwback
Redman Invites MTV Back to His Crib and He’s “Beyonce’d” the Bathroom. Greatest Cribs Segment Ever? (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
The Latest Episode of Unsung Covers the Life That is Too Short (Full 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 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)

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
Lauryn Hill Performs a Funked Up Version of Final Hour (Video)

Lauryn Hill Performs a Funked Up Version of Final Hour (Video)

Lauryn Hill's latest re-arrangements of her Miseducation classics have been winning. After releasing a scorching reggae-tinged performance version of Ex-Factor in December, she's now released a funked up performance of Final Hour. Check out the video. Related: Lauryn Hill Performs an Inspired 11-Minute Reggae-Influenced Version of Ex-Factor (Video)... Read more
January 30, 2014 Throwback
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Perform 1st of tha Month at The Freakiest Show on Earth (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
On the Eve of His EP Release Here Are a New Song and Video From Isaiah Rashad (Audio & Video)

On the Eve of His EP Release Here Are a New Song and Video From Isaiah Rashad (Audio & Video)

One of the voices poised to break out in 2014 is Top Dawg Entertainment's Isaiah Rashad. The Chattanooga, Tennessee MC is not big on churning out product like some of his contemporaries, instead, the introspective rapper aims to make every dart stick. Today, on the eve of his Clivia Demo... Read more
January 27, 2014 Audio, Video
Chuck D Talks About the Early Days of Public Enemy & the Need to Preserve Hip-Hop With Arsenio (Video)

Chuck D Talks About the Early Days of Public Enemy & the Need to Preserve Hip-Hop With Arsenio (Video)

Chuck D sat down with Arsenio and spoke about the first time he ever met Flavor Flav, what it meant to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the need to preserve Hip-Hop culture and more. Check out the videos below. Related: Chuck D and DMC over... Read more
January 25, 2014 Throwback
Mary J Blige Brings Her Soul to Disclosure’s Retro Futuristic Dance Jam. Try Not to Move (Video)

Mary J Blige Brings Her Soul to Disclosure’s Retro Futuristic Dance Jam. Try Not to Move (Video)

Breakthrough artists Disclosure have linked with Mary J Blige on an infectious dance track that is simultaneously retro and futuristic. The funky house-influenced jam makes it hard not to move. Check out the video for F For You. Related: Bishop Nehru Follows in the Footsteps of DJ Premier & Creates... Read more
January 25, 2014 Video
Biz Markie Performs Just a Friend With a Live Band on Arsenio (Video)

Biz Markie Performs Just a Friend With a Live Band on Arsenio (Video)

Biz Markie performed his timeless song Just a Friend with a live band on the Arsenio show. Sounds so good...in a Biz Mark kinda way. Check out the video. Related: A 1990 Freestyle Surfaces From The Juice Crew’s Biz Markie, Big Daddy Kane, MC Shan, Tragedy Khadafi & Craig G... Read more
January 24, 2014 Throwback
2 of Amerikkka’s Most Wanted: Ice Cube Speaks on the Richard Sherman “Controversy” (Video)

2 of Amerikkka’s Most Wanted: Ice Cube Speaks on the Richard Sherman “Controversy” (Video)

Who better to speak on the actions of Richard Sherman, a perceived angry Black man from LA, than Ice Cube who, back in the day, was seen as Amerikkka's angriest Black man from LA? There has been a lot of controversy about the Seattle Seahawks' Cornerback's interview after the NFC... Read more
January 24, 2014 Video
Need Lyricism? Locksmith Has Got You Covered on House of Games (Video)

Need Lyricism? Locksmith Has Got You Covered on House of Games (Video)

Locksmith is back with complex wordplay and a video that features a collage of scenes from classic movies. Check out House of Games. Related: Locksmith – The Green Box (Mixtape)... Read more
January 22, 2014 Video
Here’s an MLK Day Playlist That Looks at the State of the Nation Through Hip-Hop (Audio & Video)

Here’s an MLK Day Playlist That Looks at the State of the Nation Through Hip-Hop (Audio & Video)

As we've done on MLK day over the last few years, we've put together a playlist that reflects the increasingly complex state of the nation more than 50 years since Dr. King's march on Washington. There's cause for celebration and reason for lamentation, and everything in between. Here are various... Read more
January 20, 2014 Audio, Video
Big Boi Speaks (Briefly) on the OutKast Reunion (Video)

Big Boi Speaks (Briefly) on the OutKast Reunion (Video)

Big Boi spoke briefly about the OutKast reunion. It's about to be ON...Check out the video. Related: Outkast Is Playing 40 Concert Dates This Year, Andre 3000 & Big Boi Speak... Read more
January 19, 2014 Video
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