The Butcher’s Block: Episode 7 – A$AP Rocky
As part of Frank the Butcher’s ongoing The Butcher’s Block web series, he links up with Harlem emcee A$AP Rocky to touch on an array of topics as he continues on his LongLiveA$AP tour throughout the country. Detailing the 24-year-old̵...
Frank Ocean Pens New Letter via His Tumblr
“No better than the next man, just doing a different thing with my time.” The opening sentence of Frank Ocean’s latest Tumblr letter is perhaps a direct and concise summary of the artist who has rapidly monopolized a place upon the...
Jay-Z: The Power of Our Voice
A longstanding supporter of President Barack Obama, Jay-Z’s latest black suit appearance sees him stepping out in support of not only the Obama campaign, but also in support of encouraging individuals to exercise their right to vote. Touching o...
MTV This Is How I Made It: 2 Chainz
In what has been a very busy year for 2 Chainz, the rapper has seen his stock rise in meteoric fashion. For the inaugural episode of MTV’s new show This Is How I Made It, 2 Chainz takes a look back at his life and how he made it in the rap game...
The Hundreds x Serato Control Record
Enlisting the likes of Diplo, Partytime, DJ Skeet Skeet, Paul Devro and Jayceeoh, The Hundreds announces its collaboration with Serato on a control record. Presented as an all-over “Adam Bombed” plate, the piece features signature The Hun...
BET Hip Hop Awards 2012: The Cyphers
Undoubtedly one of the best elements of the annual BET Hip Hop awards is the pairing of different emcees as part of their The Cyphers series. Forgoing the usual format, this year sees the 16-bar assault arranged by camp – including T.I.’s...
Odd Future’s 2012 OFWGKTA Carnival Video Recap
Odd Future marked the end of summer with one final blowout in Los Angeles with carnival-themed shenanigans and a host of guest performers who added to the revelry. In conjunction with Incase, the day-long event served as a curtain closer to their nat...
Jay-Z To Release ‘Live in Brooklyn’ EP
To commemorate the sold-out, eight-run concert event of Jay-Z’s Barclays Center opening, it has been announced that HOV will also be minting a special Live in Brooklyn EP. The EP will be comprised of eight audio and visual songs that were filme...
Odd Future’s First OFWGKTA Carnival
Can you think of a better way to close out summer with your closest friends than by hosting your very own carnival? Now that would reach a new level of epicdom. Although many of us don’t have the funds to rent a bouncy bounce let alone a Ferris...
KiD CuDi featuring King Chip – Just What I Am (Artwork)
A day after April 20 last year, genre-splicing artist Kid Cudi announced he would quit smoking marijuana, citing the neglecting of his daughter, business, and the more important things in life. With the release of “Just What I Am” last mo...
James Franco Reveals New Band Called “Daddy”
Having tackled everything from acting, producing and screenwriting to teaching, writing and more, the multitalented James Franco has teamed up with musician Tim O’Keefe to release an EP of original music under the moniker of “Daddy.” Insp...
Kanye West Explains ‘Cruel Summer’
As of late, many opinions have been formed surrounding the release of G.O.O.D. Music’s anticipated Cruel Summer album. There have been a number of positive reviews mixed in with ‘it could have been better,’ but what about an assessm...
G.O.O.D. Music – Funkmaster Flex Freestyle
Corresponding with the release of G.O.O.D. Music’s Cruel Summer album release, the rap collective stop by the Hot 97 studio to pay Flex a visit. Although Kanye West is absent, Big Sean, CyHi Da Prynce and Common hold it down by spitting over se...
