VIDEO: Drake Announces New Deal w/ Jordan Brand + Photos

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Drake was all the way live from Portland last night as the city served as the latest stop for the rapper’s Would You Like A Tour? which is still making it’s way from state to state.  Aubrey decided to treat the crowd to some good news and made an announcement that he’s officially been inducted into the Jordan Brand family.

Afterwards, fans and sneaker heads were treated to a few previews of his upcoming color ways for the 10 and 12 OVO Stingrays.  The photos were shared via the YMCMB rapper’s Instagram and consumers can look forward to purchasing both models which come in either black or white with gold accents.

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VIDEO: Tupac Shakur On Life & Death + More

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Take a look at this dope animated clip that was put together by the PBS Blog Blank on Blank.  Back in March of 1994, Tupac Shakur had a one-on-one interview with Benjamin Svetkey and thankfully the conversation was recorded.  Blank on Blank was kind of enough to accompany it with a simple and unique cartoon for our viewing pleasure.  Things open up with Pac casually ordering a vegetable spring roll and crab cakes before sharing his thoughts on his future and death.  In familiar Pac fashion, the deceased legend speaks on where he thinks his life will be in a decade, admits he’s not a very religious person, touches on why he believes he was chosen by God to spread his Thug Life philosophy and much more.  Tupac also addresses what it was like growing up in a single parent household and his disgust for the media.  Interestingly enough, Tupac can be heard expressing his disappointment with former Vice President, Dan Quayle’s, suggestion for stores to boycott his album.

VIDEO: Cory Gunz – Simple As That (Prod. By Rick Marvel)

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YMCMB’s Cory Gunz is back with a new music video for the street banger “Simple As That.”  Produced by Rick Marvel, the gritty song showcases Gunz lacing the soulful instrumental with bars centered around his city’s rough streets.  Take a listen as Cory paints a vivid picture with his slick and intricate tough guy talk.  “Simple As That” is featured on Cory’s latest mixtape, Datz WTF I’m Talkin Bout.

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VIDEO: Daz & WC – Dubz In The Air

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Daz Dillinger and WC liberate release a new visual for their latest single, “Dubz In The Air,” which is featured on the duo’s collaborative project West Coast Gangsta Shit.  Follow along as the West Coast veterans put it down for the left coast in their gritty music video and pledge their allegiance.  The visual showcases both artists performing to the camera from the studio while clips from an energetic live show cut in and out.

VIDEO: Diddy Reflects On His Father’s Death + More On The Arsenio Hall Show

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Sean “Diddy” Combs caught up Arsenio on his late night talk show for a one-on-one interview in front of a live studio audience.  Viewers at home also tuned in as the Hip Hop entrepreneur opened up for the cameras and discussed his earliest memories as a child of his father.  The Bad Boy head honcho also boasted about embodying his deceased father’s hustler spirit and charismatic characteristics.  Before the clip fades to black, Diddy addresses how important it is for him to spend time with his kids despite his demanding schedule.

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VIDEO: Troy Ave Talks New York Hip Hop, Fabolous, Pusha T + More w/ DJ Whoo Kid

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Troy Ave recently stopped by Shade 45 for an exclusive on-air interview with DJ Whoo Kid.  Harry Powder opened things up by crediting 50 Cent, Master P, Biggie, and JAY Z as early influences.  As the current state of New York Hip Hop quickly became the topic of discussion, Troy reassured listeners that his music if a reflection of his real lifestyle and upbringing in the streets.  The Brooklyn rapper also elaborated on his friendship with Fabolous, explains how he was able to get Pusha T on his new album and much more.  Wu-Tang’s Raekwon also joins in on the conversation close to the 14 minute mark.

VIDEO: Rap PSA w/ Waka Flocka Ep. 1 | Talking To Girls

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Waka Flocka links up with Noisey and Brisk Bodega to deliver a new special PSA for viewers.  Watch as the rapper breaks down the proper way to approach a woman and the key things to pay attention to.  Before calling it a wrap on the segment, Flocka leaves fans with some personal advice on how to be able to tell if they truly like someone.  Yeah, it’s kind of funny.

VIDEO: Berner – Bad 4 Ur Health

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Taylor Gang artist Berner is back with a new music video for his latest single, “Bad 4 Ur Health,” which is featured on his latest project Drugstore Cowboy.  The visual follows the rapper as he takes to the streets of Amsterdam with his crew by his side.  Dizzy Wright also makes a cameo as Berner celebrates life, takes in the scenery and smokes only the finest while dropping some introspective rhymes for the camera.

VIDEO: Q-Tip Talks ATCQ Ending, ‘The Last Zulu’ LP, Busta Rhymes + More w/ Elliott Wilson

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Rap Radar’s Elliott Wilson recently linked up with Q-Tip at New York’s Barclays Center for an exclusive interview before he hit the stage later that night on the latest episode of “The Truth”.  Tip opened up about his excitement for being able to perform on the Yeezus Tour with Kanye West, A Tribe Called Quest’s last days as a group and the evolution of his music and lyrics.  The Hip Hop veteran also addressed Tribe’s classic album, Midnight Marauders, collaborating with Busta Rhymes on his new single “Thank You,” producing Kanye West’s 2014 album with Rick Rubin, his new solo album, The Last Zulu, and much more.

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VIDEO: Kanye West Says He Wants To Be The Black Obama Of Clothing + More

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Kanye West stopped at V-103 in Atlanta to talk with host, DJ Greg Street, about a number of topics which included his past interviews with The Breakfast Club and Sway Calloway, the fashion industry and much more.  Take a listen as Yeezus also weighed in on his lack of creative power previously at Louis Vuitton, his early days at Roc-A-Fella as a producer and his passion for designing.