Miss Info does the honors of unveiling The Source’s second cover with Pusha T for the magazine’s upcoming November 2013 issue. The artwork showcases the G.O.O.D. Music rapper decked out in a designer flora print T-Shirt and matching hat as he poses from the camera with a look of laughter. Fans can pick up The Source’s latest issue when it hits stands on November 26. Also, take a look at some exclusive behind the scenes footage of Pusha posing with a snake for a few photos.
Reebok links up with Shaq for a new commercial which is inspired by the former NBA star’s roots in Newark and the upcoming “Brick City” color way of his Shaq Attaq sneakers. Watch as the Diesel shares walks the halls of his old school and drops some deep narration on what his city means to him and how it was responsible for molding him as a person and a player. Rapper Redman also makes a quick cameo towards the end along with a few students who join in to have some fun.
Harlem’s A$AP Rocky releases his latest music video for “Phoenix” which is featured on the rapper’s debut studio album, Love.Live.A$AP. The Francesco Carrozzini directed visual showcases Michael K. Williams and Joan Smalls who star as a couple struggling to get through a serious emotional moment in their relationship. Watch as an argument between the two sparks an outburst from Smalls who picks up a gun and contemplates on killing Williams from point blank range. Meanwhile, scenes of A$AP Rocky performing his verse in the same room decked out in a red outfit cut in and out. There’s definitely more than meets the eye with this one.
Revolt TV catches up with producer 9th Wonder to get his thoughts on his “Threats” track which is featured on JAY Z’s classic LP, The Black Album. Speaking candidly with the camera, 9th reflects on being recruited by HOV to produce the track and shares details on the conversation the two shared when he learned that Cedric The Entertainer was going to be talking over the instrumental. In fact, 9th recalls the comedian telling JAY Z several times during their session to continue his career and to forget about retirement. Check out the preview to the latest episode of Revolt TV’s “The Gate.”
HotNewHipHop catches up with Tech N9ne backstage on the set of SKEE Live. The Kansas City rapper speaks on his first time performing on television and his long-time motivation to infuse elements of Rock and Hip Hop together in his sound. Tech opens up to the camera about who he would like to collaborate with in the future and decides to name drop Eminem and Kanye West as two artists who are high on his list. Tech N9ne also explained to viewers that his signature face paint is in honor of his deceased friend, Brian Dennis, who was an important figure in getting his movement off the ground and more.
Revolt TV gets the scoop on Childish Gambino’s recent impromptu album listening session which he held at Pan Pacific Park in Los Angeles. The rapper rallied his fans by tweeting location details but unfortunately law enforcement caught wind of the special event and showed up to shut things down only after three songs. Take a look at some coverage that was captured from the short event.
Big Sean delivers a dope new visual which consists of a bunch of random footage of the rapper living his hectic lifestyle out on the road. The G.O.O.D. Music rapper takes the opportunity to share some insightful narration with viewers and touches on what the word risk means to him. Sean Don also speaks on his personal philosophy and encourages his fans to pursue their dreams in his latest inspirational vlog.
T-Pain stops by Sway In The Morning on Shade 45 for an interview with hosts Sway Calloway and Heather B. Calloway makes sure to open things up by crediting T-Pain with his contributions to the music industry and reminds listeners of how crucial he was in revolutionizing how artist’s record. The rapper-singer continued by explaining why he chose to take a vacation away from music and reflects on being forced to try something different after Snoop Dogg released “Sexual Seduction.” T-Pain also spoke on his contributions to Kanye West’s LP, 808’s and Heartbreaks, and touches on his upcoming album, The Phoenix. Pain gives listeners insight behind his new DJ Mustard produced single “Up Down” featuring Atlanta’s Bobby Ray, explains why his collaborative project with Lil Wayne was scraped and so much more.
Here’s some footage of Comedy Central’s Key and Peele on Shade 45 as they stopped by for an exclusive interview on Sway In The Morning. Calloway made sure that the hilarious comedians knew he was a fan of the show as they kicked things of by sharing their thoughts on marriage and announced they’ve signed on for a fourth season. Key & Peele also addressed their infamous Barack Obama “Luther” comedy sketch and share a story of actually meeting the President. In fact, the duo explained that Obama was well aware of their sketch and revealed he’s a fan of their work.
Pittsburgh’s Mars Jackson is quickly on the rise and today he decides to keeps his forward momentum going with the release of his latest visual for “Just Some Shit.” Take a look as the young spitter proceeds to deliver a lyrical tirade for three minutes over two laid-back and hypnotizing instrumentals courtesy of producer SP. “Just Some Shit” is featured on Jackson’s latest offering, Hypechill, which released just a few months ago.
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