VIDEO: Phil Jackson Speaks On Tweeting Kendrick Lamar Over His Verse On “Control”

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It’s no secret that Kendrick Lamar’s controversial verse on Big Sean’s “Control” was the topic of discussion in the world of Hip Hop for sometime.  However, the Compton rapper’s game changing wordplay was also able to catch the attention of former Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers coach, Phil Jackson, after K. Dot dedicated a few bars to the NBA legend.  Take a look at this bonus clip from The Seth Davis Show where the host asks Phil to give viewers insight behind what motivated him to acknowledge Lamar’s and what he meant behind his words of wisdom.

VIDEO: ScHoolboy Q Talks Making It In Hip Hop, Studio Essentials, Purposely Trashing Hotels + More

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ScHoolboy Q sits down with RWD in London for an exclusive interview.  Check out the TDE rapper get into details on leaving behind his early dreams of becoming an athlete, selling drugs and eventually finding his way to music.  Q also explains what his necessary studio essentials are such as a TV, marijuana and strictly a few guests before the rapper can really sit down and get to work.  Speaking candidly, ScHoolboy admits he doesn’t have any role models like he did when he was younger and says that weed is actually his new role model.  Before heading out, ScHoolboy Q touches on Oxymoron, rap’s infatuation with catering music towards women and clarifies that he purposely trashes his hotel rooms while out on the road because he’s usually hit with an extra fee because of his excessive smoking.

VIDEO: Kendrick Lamar Talks Compton, “Control,” Black Hippy + More w/ Arsenio Hall

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Here’s an extended interview with Kendrick Lamar as the rapper recently made an appearance on The Arsenio Hall Show.  The TDE rapper addresses what the meaning is behind his Good Kid m.A.A.d City title, his Compton roots and Pharrell comparing him to legendary singer Bob Dylan for the power behind his messages.  Arsenio also enlightens Kendrick to Ice Cube’s recent comments about being a fan of the Compton rapper and listening to his music while Kendrick explains to viewers that he mostly listens to oldies.  The controversy that surrounded Kendrick’s verse on Big Sean’s “Control” and his thoughts on its impact also served as the topic of discussion.  Take a look as K. Dot speaks on the current state of West Coast Hip Hop, breaks down the significance behind Black Hippy and so much more.

VIDEO: Hit Boy Talks Growing Up With His Mother, Kanye West + More

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Here’s part two of Hard Knock TV’s exclusive sit down with artist and producer Hit Boy.  The Inland Empire native speaks on how he was influenced to step up and become the man of the house living with his mother and sisters, getting support from his mother early on to pursue his dreams and the thought process behind “Running In Place” which focuses around his relationship with his father.  Hit Boy also speaks on his past struggles he went through back in 2009, shares details behind the first time he ever met Kanye West in the studio with Pharrell and so much more.

VIDEO: Chevy Woods Talks Gang Land 2 Mixtape & Producer Cardo’s Departure From Taylor Gang

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While out on the road for the 2013 Smoker’s Club Tour, HotNewHipHop got the opportunity to sit down for a one-on-one interview Taylor Gang artist Chevy Woods.  Check out the clip to see Chevy share his excitement for fans to hear his recent collaborations with Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J and explains that the project will feature for listeners mostly in-house talent which was done on purpose.  Before heading out, Woods also breaks his silence on long-time friend and former TGOD producer Cardo leaving the label and makes it clear that he wants to collaborate with Mike WiLL Made It soon.

VIDEO: Kanye West Speaks On His Inspiration To be Creative, Yeezus, Kim Kardashian + More

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Kanye West recently stopped by 99.7 NOW in the Bay Area to sit down with radio deejay St. John.  Watch as Ye speaks on the inspiration behind choosing Yeezus as his new album title, his love for being creative and coming up with new ideas with his crew and his new tour’s opening night in Seattle.  West gives listeners insight behind the elaborate visual representation of his show and breaks down what drives him as an artist to be so creative and over-the-top.  St. John also discusses with the G.O.O.D. Music front man about what life is like now being a dad, the importance of family and of course his special bond with his new fiance Kim Kardashian.

VIDEO: Iamsu! Talks Kilt II, 2 Chainz, Kanye West, New Music + More

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West Coast artist Iamsu! catches up with Karmaloop TV during A3C in Atlanta to discuss a number of topics.  Just having returned from the strip club, the Bay Area native reveals he has some music in the works with 2 Chainz and producer Childish Major that he’s pretty excited for his fans to check out.  Iamsu! also says he’s hopeful that he’ll land a production credit on Wiz Khalifa’s upcoming Blacc Hollywood LP, explains the inspiration behind his new Kilt II project and admits that Kanye West had a big influence early on for him to pursue his dreams in music.  Before calling it a wrap, the young rapper shares details on some of his upcoming music that fans can hope to hear very soon.

VIDEO: Diddy Talks Dream Of Owning An NFL Team, Revolt TV + More On Jimmy Kimmel Live

Puff continues his promotional run for Revolt TV and this time heads over to everyone’s new favorite talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live to get viewers the scoop.  Clearly in a playful mood, Sean Combs gets into details behind his dream to be the first black owner of an NFL team, addresses the launch of Revolt TV and clarifies he was riding with team Kanye when the G.O.O.D. Music rapper had beef with Kimmel after his parody spoof fiasco.  Kimmel takes the opportunity to point out to Diddy that he had multiple reality shows on MTV early on and jokingly asks the entrepreneur if he had always plotted to ruin the network to only replace it with his own.

VIDEO: Pete Rock Talks Hip Hop, Producing w/ Hardware, Yeezus + More

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Legendary Hip Hop producer Pete Rock links up with HYPETRAK TV for an in-depth interview on a number of different topics.  Rock gives insight behind strictly using hardware to make beats rather than conforming to today’s digital standards, his massive vinyl collection which is stored in several locations and touches on the evolution of Hip Hop’s subject mattter.  Pete also gets into details on his past relationship with Heavy D, what music he listens to, Yeezus and so much more.  Check out how it all went down and be sure to pick up Rock’s most recent mixtape titled 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s 2 which is now available.

VIDEO: Hit Boy Talks Growth As A Producer, Dr. Dre, Unreleased Music w/ Drake + More

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Artist and producer Hit Boy catches up with Hard Knock TV for an in-depth interview.  The Inland Empire native takes it back to the beginning and shares his first Hip Hop memory which came about courtesy of his uncle who he overheard playing N.W.A. and who was a member of the group Troop.  Hit Boy explains the current situation he finds his career in and the level he’s been propelled to which subsequently has changed the dynamics of how he works in the studio nowadays.  Watch as Hit Boy talks about getting the opportunity to hang out with Dr. Dre, why Kendrick Lamar’s Good Kid m.A.A.d. City is worthy of a GRAMMY, reveals he has several unreleased songs in the stash with Drake and so much more.