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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

Lauryn Hill Performs an Inspired 11-Minute Reggae-Influenced Version of Ex-Factor (Video)

Over the years, Lauryn Hill has re-arranged her classics many times with varying results. Recently, she performed at New York's Bowery Ball Room and unleashed this version of Ex-Factor. It replaces the tender soul of the original with a muscular reggae-tinged groove. It's different but also very compelling. Check out... Read more

December 18, 2013 TV

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

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

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

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

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

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

Talib Kweli Takes Aim at Illuminati Talk and Says Kill the Noise in the Video for Wormhole (Video)

With Gravitas a week away, Talib Kweli hopes to put the Illuminati talk to bed with the 2013 calendars. The Brooklyn, New York MC uses vintage footage of 2Pac addressing the talk back in 1995 and 1996, as he presented his "Killuminati" stance. Kweli uses footage, which producer Oh No... Read more

December 10, 2013 Video

Pro Era’s CJ Fly Brings More of That 90’s Goodness in Still the Motto (Video)

If you close your eyes and just listen to CJ Fly, you hear a sound that is reminiscent of 90's Brooklyn. He could easily pass for a Bootcamp Clique affiliate. CJ, however, is one of the many talented members of Pro Era, along with Joey Bada$$, who is making his... Read more

December 10, 2013 Video

Lupe Fiasco Longs for the Late 80’s/Early 90’s in the Powerful and Visually Stunning Old School Love (Video)

Lupe Fiasco is back with a sentimental, thought-provoking and brilliantly executed new video. Old School Love is both reminiscent of a time when the sound waves in Hip-Hop were ruled by Melle Mel, Ice-T, LL Cool J and Kool Moe Dee, and also when Lupe's hometown Chicago was not known... Read more

December 9, 2013 Video

Big K.R.I.T. and Talib Kweli Lend Verses to Cory Mo on Hold Up (Video)

Cory Mo made the most of his Rock the Bells experience, landing not only verses from Big K.R.I.T. and Talib Kweli but also filming a video with them on one of the dates. Salute to his grind. Here's Hold Up. Related: Big K.R.I.T., Talib Kweli, Outasight & Mela Machinko collaborate... Read more

December 9, 2013 Video

Here’s an Extended Version of the Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar Beats Commercial with Their MONSTER New Track (Video)

Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar released one of the hardest commercials of the year earlier in the week, featuring Dre and Dot in the studio going to work on a monster track. It surely left Heads wanting for more and our request has been granted. Here's nearly a minute and... Read more

December 8, 2013 Video

Who’s Better, Jay Z or Nas? Here’s What Schoolboy Q Had to Say About It (Video)

Here's some extra footage from Schoolboy Q's recent sit down with Peter Rosenberg. In this installment, Q talks Jay Z vs. Nas. Check out what he had to say below. Related: ScHoolboy Q Might Be Having Some GQ Fun On His Version Of Man Of The Year (Audio)... Read more

December 8, 2013 Video

Problem Brings That New Gangsta Boogie with Understand Me. Check Out the Video (Video)

Problem is a big part of the new West Coast movement that has arisen over the last few years, along with TDE, Nipsey Hussle, Dom Kennedy, Casey Veggies and others. Like Whaaat STILL gets the party started...Here's his latest video, Understand Me. Related: BET Hip Hop Awards Cypher: Asia Sparks,... Read more

December 8, 2013 Video

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Discuss Their 7 Grammy Nominations. Are They Hip-Hop’s Most Courageous Group? (Video)

Even if they don't take home a single Grammy, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis may get the crown of being the most courageous group in Hip-Hop. The duo had the guts to make Same Love, a song supporting equal marriage rights for all, and they were rewarded with nominations for Song... Read more

December 7, 2013 Video

Childish Gambino and Chance the Rapper Take in Surf and Sun in the Video for The Worst Guys (Video)

There are no guns and no strippers. Welcome back to diversity in Hip-Hop. Check out the video. Related: How Do You Follow Up a Lyric Video That Features a Porn Star? By Cozying Up to a Teddy Bear in the Actual Video…Here’s Childish Gambino’s 3005 (Video)... Read more

December 7, 2013 Video

Stalley and Kanye West Have Very Different Takes on the Confederate Flag. Kanye Sells Them…In the Video for Raise Your Weapon, Stalley’s Burns Them (Video)

Stalley's Honest Cowboy mixtape is one of the more underrated of the year. If you have not yet had the opportunity to hear the project, Raise Your Weapon is a great place to start. The song is a call to action for an entire generation to stand and fight against... Read more

December 6, 2013 Video

Here’s the Latest Video From Marco Polo’s PA2: The Director’s Cut, a Strong Contender for Album of the Year. Check out R U Gonna Eat That ft The Doppelgangaz (Video)

Marco Polo's album PA2: The Director's Cut is filled with guest appearances from dope MCs including Talib Kweli, Masta Ace, Rah Digga, Organized Konfusion, MC Eiht and many more. His latest video features The Doppelgangaz. Check out R U Gonna Eat That. Related: Stream Marco Polo’s PA 2: The Director’s... Read more

December 6, 2013 Video

Nas Speaks on the Impact of Nelson Mandela and More (Video)

Many in Hip-Hop have spoken about what Nelson Mandela meant to them since he passed away yesterday. Hip-Hop's ambassador, Nasir Jones, dropped a few jewels about Mandela and more in this brief interview. Check out the video. Related: Nas Talks Being in the Game for 20 Years, Turning 40, Why... Read more

December 6, 2013 Video

How Do You Follow Up a Lyric Video That Features a Porn Star? By Cozying Up to a Teddy Bear in the Actual Video…Here’s Childish Gambino’s 3005 (Video)

Childish Gambino gets his Ted on in the ironic video for 3005. After creating a sexy lyric video with porn star Abella Anderson, Mr. Glover gets comfortable with a teddy bear in the full video for the song. He's clearly in a darkly humorous place these days. Check it out.... Read more

December 6, 2013 Video

A Week After Their Heated Exchange, Sway Breaks His Silence on Kanye West…and He HAS THE ANSWERS Now (Video)

Kanye West's epic blow up on The Sway in the Morning Show last week nearly shut down the Internet. One week later, Sway broke his silence on the controversy and set the record straight. Check out what he had to say below. Related: You May Have Heard the Audio of... Read more

December 5, 2013 Video

As the World Mourns the Death of Nelson Mandela, Here’s a Look at His Life and the Incredible Legacy He Leaves Behind (Video)

The New York Times has done a short film that explores the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela who passed away earlier today. Related: Pharoahe Monch & Jean Grae experience South Africa (Video)... Read more

December 5, 2013 Video

Talib Kweli Delivers an Amazing Video for One of His Best Songs in Years. Get a True Taste of Brazil with Favela Love (Video)

Just when you think the year is winding down, Talib Kweli drops one of the finest gems of 2013. The video for Favela Love is set in Rio De Janeiro and is a short film about love, filled with vibrant colors and exquisite shots of the city. And the SONG.... Read more

December 5, 2013 Video

Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar Star in One of the Illest Commercials in Years. Could the Song Be a Preview of What to Expect From Kendrick’s Next Album? (Video)

Dr. Dre and Kendrick Lamar star in a new commercial for the Beats line. It features the 2 in the studio with Kendrick spitting a new verse over a hard-hitting new Dr. Dre beat. Could this be a preview of what's to come on Kendrick's new album? Detox, anyone? Related:... Read more

December 5, 2013 Video

Da Brat Makes a Strong Return on Trae Tha Truth’s Ghetto Life (Video)

Da Brat builds on a year that has seen triumphant returns from strong women MCs like Jean Grae, Rah Digga and MC Lyte, with a blistering guest verse on Trae That Truth's Ghetto Life. While always nice on the mic, she has added a new level of lyrical dexterity and... Read more

December 4, 2013 Video

Smif-N-Wessun Keep it on the Reggae Tip with Born and Raised (Audio)

Smif-N-Wessun made a return to their reggae roots last month with the release of their song EP, Shots In The Dark. They continue the trend with the video for Born and Raised and the end result is another strong offering. The sound is organic and nothing about it feels forced.... Read more

December 3, 2013 Video

Bring ‘Em Back: D’Angelo Plays Curtis Mayfield’s Gimme Your Love in the Brown Sugar Era (Video)

If you're a fan of the 70's film Superfly or even Snoop Doggy Dogg's Doggystyle album, you know the impact that Curtis Mayfield had on soul music, Hip-Hop, film and pop culture, generally. I first saw D'Angelo channel the late, great Mayfield as he opened a soulful show on New... Read more

December 2, 2013 Throwback

This Week in Video Was Dominated By Kanye West’s Epic Meltdown on Sway…But There Was So Much More. Here’s a Playlist of the Kanye Highlights and Anything Else Worth Watching from the Past Week (Video Playlist)

Kanye West shut down the web with his extremely heated exchange with Sway. In the midst of the furor, last week was one of the best of the year for Hip-Hop video programming--Eminem's Rap God video, Snoop talking TDE vs. Death Row, A Tribe Called Quest discussing their farewell shows,... Read more

November 30, 2013 Playlists, Video

Redman and Method Man Rock Paris (Full Concert Video)

You may have caught this concert before. If so, it's still great holiday viewing and, if not, get ready to be entertained by 2 Hip-Hop heavyweights leaving it all on the stage. The dynamic duo of Redman and Method Man made their way to Paris last year and rocked out... Read more

November 28, 2013 Throwback

Eminem is Clearly a Child of the 80’s with His Inclusion of Max Headroom, Rakim, N.W.A., Bill Clinton, JJ Fad, Heavy D and Many More References in the Video for Rap God. Seeing is Believing (Video)

Eminem's career fits in the qualifications of Pop Art. The Detroit, Michigan battle-rapper entered the mainstream through poking fun at multi-platinum peers in and out of Hip-Hop, and ascended into a true global icon. Years from now, people will understand what was on people's minds in 1999, 2000, or 2013... Read more

November 27, 2013 Video

You May Have Heard the Audio of Kanye West Going Nuclear on Sway Earlier…Here’s the Full Video (Video)

Kanye West and Sway are friends. That's why it was all the more surprising that Kanye flipped so hard on Sway today during their interview. So how does an interview starting with Sway introducing Kanye as "the most important artist of this generation" get so heated? Check out the video... Read more

November 26, 2013 Featured-homepage, Video

Vic Mensa Talks Life, Death, Music, Save Money and More in His Most Candid Interview Yet. Get to Know On of Hip-Hop’s Most Talented MCs on the Rise (Video)

Vic Mensa is one of the most talented MCs to burst onto the music scene in a long time. Though not technically new to Hip-Hop, having been a member of the band Kids These Days for four-plus years, Vic's solo move earlier in 2013 has allowed him to showcase all... Read more

November 25, 2013 Featured-homepage, Video

A Tribe Called Quest Reflects on Their Legacy After Their Last Show. Is This the Last Time We’ll See Them on Stage Together? (Video)

3 fourths of A Tribe Called Quest sat down with Revolt after their final run of performances to discuss the feeling they had at the show, as well as what their legacy has meant to Hip-Hop. Check out the video. Related: Phife Dawg Faces The Questions from OkayPlayer (Video)... Read more

November 25, 2013 Video

Kanye West Explains New Slaves & Possible Sequels In New Interview (Video)

In addition to a lot of talk about fashion and brand products, Kanye West, who calls himself a "Christian Revolutionary Visionary" fields questions from Philly's Power 99 on air staff about Cruel Winter, Watch The Throne 2, and more. Like KRS-One, a Kanye interview seems to be compelling, regardless of... Read more

November 25, 2013 Fresh, Video

The Nas and DJ Premier Collabo Album is Coming…DJ Premier Speaks on the Project (Video)

EME caught up with DJ Premier to discuss his much anticipated joint album with Nas. Primo spoke on that, as well as working on new material with Joey Bada$$, Macklemore, The Lady of Rage and more. Check out the video. Related: Talib Kweli, Marco Polo & DJ Premier Honor Guru... Read more

November 24, 2013 Video

Would You Believe Snoop Has Never Listened to Doggystyle Front to Back and Gz and Hustlas Was a Freestyle? Snoop Reveals that and More (Video)

Snoop's classic Doggystyle is (deservedly) getting a lot of love on its 20th anniversary. The big Boss Dogg, himself, sat down with MTV to discuss the album. During the interview, he had some surprising revelations about Gz and Hustlas, Murder Was the Case and the album, generally. Check out the... Read more

November 23, 2013 Video

TDE’s Isaiah Rashad Provides a Window Into His World with the Video for Ronnie Drake (Video)

Props to Isaiah Rashad. Unlike most new artists who join established crews and rely on the big homies to bring them up, so far he has been standing on his own 10 toes (with the exception of the incredible remix to Shot You Down featuring Jay Rock & Schoolboy Q).... Read more

November 23, 2013 Video

Eminem Talks Staying Close to His Roots and How He Sees Life After Rap with Zane Lowe (Video)

In the final installment of Eminem's interview with Zane Lowe, he discusses his love for Detroit, re-learning how to perform after getting sober and what he will do when he retires. Check out the video. Related: Marshall Mathers LP 2 Goes Platinum, Eminem Talks Love Game To Zane Lowe (Video)... Read more

November 21, 2013 Video

N.O.R.E. and REKS Speak Their Minds About the Hip-Hop Industry and the People Who Run it In Jesus Takes the Wheel. Check out Who Got Named (Video)

N.O.R.E. and REKS speak their minds on everything from lack of radio play to Kanye rants to the hype around Kendrick Lamar's Control verse and much more on Jesus Take the Wheel. It's more commentary and critique than shots (though there are a couple of shots as well--and they name... Read more

November 21, 2013 Video

Need Some Feel Good Music? India.Arie Has Got You Covered with Break the Shell (Audio)

Ever since India.Arie picked up the six-string on Video Girl, she has been healing listeners with her silky tone and words of empowerment. Break the Shell is another song in that spirit. India sings about having the courage to step out and be the best you. Here's the video. Related:... Read more

November 19, 2013 Video

Eminem Explains Why He Didn’t do a Sequel to Stan on MMLP2 and More to Zane Lowe (Video)

Like Jay Z and Kanye West earlier in the year, Eminem made the trek to the UK and sat down for an extended interview with the BBC's Zane Lowe. Em discussed Rap God, why he did a sequel to The Marshall Mathers LP, why he was nervous to work with... Read more

November 18, 2013 Video