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VIDEO: Hopsin Talks “Hop Is Back,” No Longer Knowing Who He Is + More

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Funk Volume artist, Hopsin, links up with Hard Knock TV for an intimate interview.  Hopsin addresses his recent “Hop Is Back” song and music video which found the artist venting a lot of steam and explained that he decided to go hard on the track because of the doubt he was getting from fans thinking he went soft.  The rapper also clarifies that he began the track in the early part of 2013 and eventually went back to include his verse that includes his diss towards Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West months later.  As the lengthy conversation continued, Hopsin decided to open up and admitted to viewers that he honestly doesn’t know who he is anymore.  Also, Hopsin touches on struggling with fame, personal issues and the existence of God.

VIDEO: Drake Talks “Trophies” Collab w/ Hit-Boy + More

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Revolt TV catches up with Drake out in New York and gets him to speak on his new Hit-Boy produced song, “Trophies,” which the YMCMB rapper decided to preview during his live performance.  Drizzy explains the story behind how the track came together and explains to viewers why it didn’t make the final tracklist as the deadline for Nothing Was The Same came and went.  The Toronto native also talks about his frustration with trying to get things just right and sending the song to several artists for a potential hook, however, still finding himself unsatisfied so it remained in his stash of unreleased material.  Drake tells Revolt there’s even a remix for “Wu-Tang Forever” that he’s sitting on along with a few other tracks.

VIDEO: Kanye West Talks Proposing To Kim Kardashian + More w/ Ryan Seacrest

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Kanye West caught up with Ryan Seacrest on his radio show and of course the topic of discussion was the details behind his big proposal to reality TV queen Kim Kardashian.  Yeezy touches on the engagement ring he helped design with multiple jewelers and admits that he was very nervous when it was time to propose.  Interestingly enough, West also explained that he always knew he was going to be with Kim from the moment he saw her in a magazine with Paris Hilton and clarifies she will share his last name.  Before heading out, Yeezy shares with Ryan his motivation for doing everything so over the top as of late.

VIDEO: 2 Chainz Talks The Lakers, Kobe Bryant & The Clippers w/ Stephen A. Smith

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G.O.O.D. Music’s 2 Chainz sits down for another off-the-air interview with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith.  Take a look as 2 Chainz at first comes off hesitant to reveal that his favorite NBA team is the Lakers but eventually opens up to explain why he doesn’t think they’ll do much during this upcoming season.  Still, 2 Chainz makes it clear he has a lot of faith in Kobe Bryant and is looking forward to him hitting the court again sometime around Christmas.  The rapper elaborates on his team by explaining he feels the organization is looking to build towards future goals and not necessarily a championship any time soon.  Smith decides to engage 2 Chainz a bit and playfully asks him questions to see what his thoughts are on the Clippers.  Before calling it a wrap, 2 Chainz explains that he’s not worried about the Clippers winning rings anytime soon because he believes they still have tough opponents to get through like OKC, Golden State and the Spurs.

VIDEO: Nipsey Hussle Says He Use To Transport Drugs To Las Vegas + More

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HipHopSince1987 catches up with Los Angeles’ Nipsey Hussle for an exclusive interview.  Check out Neighborhood Nip give details on his new Crenshaw mixtape organically came about after recording for his upcoming debut album Victory Lap.  Nipsey opens up about his fallout and eventual reconciliation with long-time friend and producer Ralo and the impact it’s had on his music since.  Hussle also reveals that he doesn’t have a favorite track off Crenshaw but explains that “Crenshaw and Slauson (True Story)” is probably his most honest song as it contains most of his story.

As the discussion continued, the rapper looks back on some of his setbacks he had to endure such as having the police raid his studio, dealing with his brother Blacc Sam going to Prison, dealing with issues in the streets and even admits he use to transport pounds of drugs to Las Vegas.  Before calling it a wrap, Nipsey Hussle addresses the project’s single “Checc Me Out” with Dom Kennedy and reassures viewers that they will see a music video for soon soon.

VIDEO: Snoop Dogg – Doggisodes Ep. 29

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West Fest TV is back with a new “Doggisodes” and episode number 29 is boasting a hilarious interview from Snoop Dogg while recently out in Switzerland.  Somewhat cramped in the back of a van, the Doggfather sparks up a blunt and has some fun throwing zingers back and forth with his interviewer who he eventually gets high after claiming he doesn’t even smoke in the first place.  There’s some pretty hilarious moments during their conversation which tackles topics like Snoop’s skateboard company, his work as a football coach and so much more.  Daz Dillinger also makes a brief appearance in the beginning.

VIDEO: Rick Ross Talks Mastermind LP, “The Devil Is A Lie” w/ JAY Z, Hip Hop + More

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Fuse TV catches up with Rick Ross for a one-on-one interview to let the boss speak on his upcoming Mastermind LP and more.  The MMG general explains to viewers that his sound on the album will embody a flamboyant and Liberace type of style rather than a soulful one like his past releases.  In fact, Rozay reassures fans that this will be his best work yet to date. As the conversation continued, Ricky gives insight into his relationship with JAY Z, touches on their collaborative track titled “The Devil Is A Lie” and shares his thoughts on the current state of Hip Hop.

VIDEO: Snoop Dogg Talks BET Cyphers, Birthday Celebration, New Snoopzilla Alias + More

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Jen Deleon of HotNewHipHop links up with the Doggfather for a candid one-on-one interview.  Snoop Dogg kicks things off with sharing his thoughts on this year’s BET Hip Hop Awards cyphers and reveals that Kendrick Lamar, Crooked I and Kevin Hart’s were actually his favorites.  The Long Beach native reassured viewers that he hopes to show off his skills in a future cypher.  Snoop’s recently passed birthday celebration was also the topic of discussion as the West Coast legend addressed his Colt 45 and G Pen sponsored event and breaks down the inspiration behind his new Snoopzilla alias.  Before callin it a wrap, Snoop also shared his enthusiasm for his upcoming 7 Days Of Funk album and touched on what it means for him to be a coach and the lesson of teamwork he promotes to his players.

VIDEO: Jin On Working In The Studio w/ Wyclef, Kanye West & Just Blaze + More

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Infamous battle rapper and artist Jin catches up with Vlad TV for an exclusive interview.  Speaking on his early success with the Ruff Ryders and “Learn Chinese,” Jin opens up about his experience with being a young artist who had so much potential to achieve great things in themusic industry.  The wordsmith touches on his Asian roots and admits that he was guilty of feeding into some of the stereotype themes that he was confronted with following being signed.  However, the seasoned vet clarifies he takes full responsibility of his own actions but points out different media outlets as examples that he feels also contributed to the problem.  Before heading out, the former Ruff Ryder artist shares with viewers his experience of working in the studio with super producers like Wyclef, Kanye West and Just Blaze.  Listen as Jin looks back and shares his disappointment with not being more involved, eager to network and leave a lasting impression.

VIDEO: Nipsey Hussle Talks Crenshaw’s $100 Price Tag, West Coast Hip Hop, TDE + More

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Neighborhood Nipsey Hussle catches up with Peter Rosenberg and Cipha Sounds for an in-depth and lengthy interview over at HOT 97.  Hot off the release of his game changing Crenshaw project, Nip shares his thoughts on the rise of West Coast Hip Hop and breaks down his inspiration for slapping a $100 price tag on it.  The Los Angeles native also touches on his Proud2Pay movement, his relationship with Snoop Dogg and what it took to learn the in’s and out’s of the music industry in order to reach the level he’s at today.  Speaking candidly, Nipsey explains his friendship with Kendrick Lamar, TDE, DJ Quik and much more.