VIDEO: Elliott Wilson CRWN Interview w/ Drake | Pt. 3

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In episode three of Elliott Wilson’s exclusive CRWN interview with YMCMB’s Drake, the Canadian singer speaks on the inspiration behind his Jayden Smith inspired shirt and proceeds to take random questions from members of the audience.  Watch as Drizzy addresses what he thinks of people taking shots at him through viral memes and social media outlets, the meaning behind his commissioned Nothing Was The Same LP artwork, speaks on who he would like to collaborate with dead or alive and reminds viewers that Twitter isn’t real or to be taken seriously.

VIDEO: Kanye West Interview w/ Zane Lowe | Pt. 4

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In the fourth and final part of BBC and Zane Lowe’s one-on-one interview with Kanye West, Yeezy opens up about JAY Z being an important factor in the success of his career and more.  Watch as West explains the power behind a co-sign from Hov, says he doesn’t expect for anyone to truly understand him and breaks down why he no longer feels the need to make music alone anymore and prefers to collaborate. Interestingly enough, Kanye also admits that he feels at times he’s a target for the paparazzi who have been sent to try and involve him in a situation with the law.  Before calling it a wrap, Zane Lowe and Kanye West tackle his upcoming Yeezus tour alongside West Coast Hip Hip artist Kendrick Lamar.

VIDEO: Drake Interview w/ Noisey

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Noisey catches up with YMCMB’s Drake and gets his thoughts on his new album Nothing Was The Same.  After being in the works for about a year and a half, Drake talks pushing the creative boundaries as an artist and taking the time on his latest offering to share more with fans.  The Canadian rapper also opened up on the type of reactions he tends to get from different women who end up as the inspiration behind a song and gives insight behind the dedication it took to put in lengthy studio hours to create the album.

VIDEO: “Up Close” w/ Clayton Kershaw On SKEE Live | Preview

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Tune in this Tuesday to see an exclusive interview on AXS TV’s SKEE Live with Los Angeles Dodgers very own Clayton Kershaw. The starting pitcher sits down and opens up to cameras for episode ten’s “Up Close” segment. Currently holding the title as the youngest player to ever win the MLB’s coveted Cy Young Award, Kershaw breaks down the type of drive and work ethic needed in order to reach a person’s full potential. Still, the pro pitcher demonstrates his humble attitude when he reminds viewers that his fortune is something he never takes for granted.

VIDEO: Meek Mill – Funkmaster Flex Freestyle On HOT 97

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Meek Mill paid a visit to New York’s HOT 97 for an interview with Funkmaster Flex and decided to deliver  an a capella freestyle on the listeners tuned in.  Watch as the MMG rapper and Philly native goes to work and effortlessly spits that slick street talk.  Meek’s forthcoming projected,  Dreamchasers 3, is set to release in just a few days on September 29.

VIDEO: Ja Rule & Irv Gotti On Power 105’s The Breakfast Club

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Hip Hop veterans Ja Rule and Irv Gotti pay a visit to Power 105′s The Breakfast Club for an intimate and lengthy interview live on the air.  With plenty of fans tuned in, the  former Murder Inc. affiliates speak on their multiple connections in prison, the respect they get from the streets, Ja Rule’s past beef with 50 Cent, what it was like to have his hometown turn its back on him and much more.  Gotti also gives insight behind his past fallout with JAY Z and talks helping Hov put together his controversial “Super Ugly” diss record aimed at Nas.

VIDEO: Nardwuar vs. French Montana

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Nardwuar the human serviette catches up with Morocco born rapper French Montana out in Vancouver and discusses a number of topics.  Hanging out and smoking hookah, Montana explains to the camera why he’s such as big Slick Rick fan and says Tim Dog’s “F*ck Compton” helped influenced his love for Hip Hop back in his old neighborhood while growing up in New York.  Frenchie also shared details on his Moroccan roots and admitted he actually raised pigeons as a kid in his homeland.  Watch as Nardwuar proceeds with his unique Q&A session and leaves French Montana with a Hip Hop coloring book as a gift.

VIDEO: Tanya Morgan Talks ‘Rubber Souls’ On The Mixdown w/ FUSE

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Donwill and Von Pea link up with Esteban and proceed to breakdown the tracks featured on their new albumRubber Souls.  Watch as the Tanya Morgan duo share details on how the project was inspired by The Beatles, their creative direction in the studio and much more on FUSE’s The Mixdown..

VIDEO: Kanye West Interview w/ Zane Lowe | Pt. 2

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Part two of Zane Lowe’s intimate interview with Kanye West hits the net with the G.O.O.D. Music head honcho picking up right where he left off.  Watch as Ye discusses his inspiration to break down barriers in the music industry and the public’s demand for his highly sought after limited Nike shoes.  Yeezus also explains his frustration with the lack of big corporations willing to collaborate with him, says classism is racism’s cousin and shares his desire to expand his talents far beyond music.

VIDEO: “97 Seconds” w/ Joell Ortiz

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For Hispanic heritage month HOT 97 and Hennessy link up with Brooklyn native Joell Ortiz for the web series “97 Seconds.”  The Slaughterhouse MC speaks on his love for his hometown and explains that his upbringing in the city is responsible for his natural competitive nature.  Ortiz also opens up about growing up in a single parent Puerto Rican household with his mother and tells viewers some of his Hip Hop influences such as JAY Z and Nas.