Category Archives: Interview

VIDEO: DMX On The Dr. Phil Show

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DMX’s episode with Dr. Phil finally aired today with the rapper taking the opportunity to open up with viewers on a number of personal topics.  Above is nearly 15 minutes of X’s intimate one-on-one interview where the rapper touches on his relationship with his mother, shares with Dr. Phil what drove him to go naked in a Detroit hotel recently and much more.  In fact, DMX also breaks down his extensive criminal history, his current situation with his 11 children, child support woes and his ongoing issues with abusing drugs.

VIDEO: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Pay Tribute To Eazy-E, Biggie & 2Pac On SKEE Live

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It was a Bone Thugs-N-Harmony takeover on episode nine of AXS TV’s SKEE Live.  The legendary group took the stage at L.A. Live’s The Conga Room and turned the energy up as they took audience members down memory lane with hit after hit.  In fact, Bone even took the opportunity to pay homage to Eazy-E, Biggie and 2Pac with short performances of “Foe Tha Love of $,” “Thug Luv” and “Notorious Thugs” during their set.  It should be noted that Bone Thugs-N-Harmony holds the title as the only group to have collaborated with each artist while they were still alive.  Tune into SKEE Live every Tuesday at 7 p.m. (PST) and 10 p.m. (EST).

VIDEO: 2 Chainz Talks “Used 2″ Music Video, Mannie Fresh + More

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Rap-Up TV catches up with 2 Chainz to discuss the inspiration behind his upcoming music video for the Mannie Fresh produced single “Used 2.”  Speaking candidly with the camera, Chainz opens up about his plans to shoot the visuals on location in New Orleans and shares his desire to recruit members from the group Hot Boys for cameos.  2 Chainz also adds that showcasing them would bring a certain authenticity to the music video and explains how Mannie Fresh was able to produce the song entirely on his iPad.

VIDEO: ScHoolboy Q On GGN w/ Snoop Dogg

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TDE artist ScHoolboy Q links up with Snoop Dogg for the latest episode of GGN.  The California native opens things up with an impromptu freestyle with the Snoop and shares details behind his upcoming Oxymoron album which is slated to drop later this year.  Watch as Q continues his comical interview with the West Coast legend as the two discuss ScHoolboy pursing rap after being released from jail, 50 Cent, his affiliation to 5 Deuce Hoova crip, collaborating with Kendrick Lamar for his new single “Collard Greens” and much more.  Rob Dyrdek also makes a surprise appearance to deliver a special message to viewers.

VIDEO: A$AP Ferg On Pitchfork’s ‘Over/Under’

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A$AP Ferg links up with Pitchfork Media and stars in their latest episode of their “Over/Under” web series.  Fergenstein shares his opinion on a number of random topics and explains why he believes the subject is either underrated or overrated.  Watch as the A$AP Mob member tackles The Riddler, bees, beauty pageants, frisbee’s,  Miley Cyrus, turtles and women taking “selfie” photos.

VIDEO: Kanye West Says Rap Is The New Rock, He’s The Biggest Rock Star + More w/ Zane Lowe | Pt. 1

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BBC and Zane Low release part one of their intimate interview with rap star Kanye West.  Watch as Yeezy shares his personal philosophy on life and pursuing goals, speaks on  the uniqueness that Yeezus and 808’s and Heartbreaks share and argues that My Dark Beautiful Twisted Fantasy could be considered a perfect album.  Kanye also shares the inspiration behind his desire to create music organically and against the common formats practiced throughout the music industry.  Before the conclusion of the part one, the G.O.O.D. Music leader discusses Rick Rubin, explains that Yeezus is what frustration sounds like and aggressively tells Lowe that Rap is the new Rock before claiming he’s the biggest of them all.  

VIDEO: Kanye West Interview w/ Zane Lowe | Sneak Peek

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Well it looks like viewers are in for a real treat as Zane Lowe and BBC gear up to release their intimate interview with G.O.O.D. Music artist Kanye West.  In the short preview released today,  the black and white visual finds Kanye and Zane candidly speaking and sharing laughs.  Before the video cuts, a stern faced Kanye aggressively proclaims himself as the biggest rock star on the planet.  Needless to say, this looks like it’s going to be a good one.

VIDEO: Ja Rule Talks Prison Life, Going To General Population + More

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Murder Inc veterans Ja Rule and Irv Gotti sat down with Angie Martinez at HOT 97 for an exclusive interview.  After finally being released from prison recently, Ja Rule took the opportunity to fill everyone in on what he’s been up to and share what life behind bars.  Speaking candidly with Angie, Rule opens up on what it was like to transition from state to federal prison, slimming down after being released, using the time alone to reflect and mature and making the decision to join the general population rather than the hiding in the safety of protective custody.

VIDEO: A$AP Rocky & Riff Raff – Back & Forth | Pt. 2

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Noisey throws viewers right back in where they left off from part one with part two of A$AP Rocky’s comical “Back & Forth” interview with Riff Raff.  Watch as Rocky introduces A$AP Yamz to Riff and also calls over A$AP Ferg to get in on the action for a candid conversation and blunt session.  The A$AP Mob front man proposes the question on what type of women each likes best, Fergenstein does a small Q&A with Riff Raff and everyone gets down an impromptu freestyle session over Rocky’s boom bap instrumental for “1 Train.”

VIDEO: Pusha T – A Name I Call Myself | MNIMN Testimonial Ep. 1

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Noisey delivers the first episode, “A Name I Call Myself,” for a new testimonial series titled “My Name Is My Name.”  The focus centers around the inspiration behind King Push’s album new title and features commentary from Pusha, Anwan “Slim” Glover and Tristan “Mack” Wild from HBO’s The Wire.  D.C. activist Tony Lewis Jr. also shares his opinion on the underlining meaning of the phrase and how it correlates with Pusha T’s music.