VIDEO: 2Pac vs Biggie: 15 years later w/ Award Winning Journalist Jeff Weiss

Journalist Jeff Weiss discusses with DJ Skee the late great rappers 2Pac and Biggie. In his new book, 2Pac vs Biggie: Rap’s Greatest Battle, the author provides an interesting outlook on both artists from a standpoint of 15 years later following their untimely deaths.

More importantly, Weiss tackles what they mean to the hip hop culture, the importance of their music and their overall impact which keeps both rap artists relevant to this day. DJ Skee and Jeff Weiss also address the past rumor of potential tension that may have been brewing between 2Pac and Will Smith, Pac’s potential in acting, and the invisible line that was crossed in his beef with Biggie and the avoidable dangers it demonstrated to the entire industry.

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AUDIO: Curren$y – Killer$ ft. Trinidad James

Spitta Andretti comes through and drops a new collaborative joint titled “Killer$” featuring Trinidad James.  This one is definitely a banger and showcases both artists over some raw production.  Take a listen to the newest joint from the Jet Life head honcho above.

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VIDEO: Nipsey Hussle Considers Himself An Honorary Member of MMG

Nipsey Hussle sits down with Revolt TV in their latest visual and discusses his recent collaboration for “Life Long” with Maybach Music Group members Rockie Fresh and Rick Ross.  Nip shares some background information on just how the song came together after a conversation with Ross in Miami, their relationship and how he considers himself an non-signed honorary member of the label.  The importance of business and unity among artists is another topic Nipsey points out and tackles during his interview.

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VIDEO: Snoop Lights Up & Smokes A Blunt On One Life To Live

Lets face it, a Snoop Dogg cameo isn’t a real “Snoop” cameo without a little bit of that California’s finest.  In the Dogfather’s fourth and final appearance on One Life To Live, the rapper/reggae artist’s character attempts to offer some helpful advice to another young character who learns he’s going to be a father.  During the middle of the conversation, Snoop decides to reach into his pocket and pull out a pre rolled blunt filled with the stickest of the icky and offer up a toke to go along with his words of wisdom.

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VIDEO: Stalley – Swangin’ | Behind The Scenes Pt. 2

Maybach Music’s Stalley takes a trip down to Houston’s Third Ward with rapper Scarface to shoot additional scenes for “Swangin”.  Go behind the lens in part two for the official music video and get firsthand accounts from both artists on just how serious things were during the swang rims era.

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VIDEO: Crooked I Offers Busta Rhymes A Way Out On His $70,000 Studio Debt

C.O.B. radio hosts Crooked I and Somayeh discuss a large studio debt recently acquired by rapper Busta Rhymes. As a result, the Cash Money artist is now being sued by Paramount studios for $70,000 after racking up 375 hours in booked studio time which has yet to be paid in full. Busta’s late night and early morning past due hours are believed to be accumulated from 2011 through the beginning of 2012. After devising a master plan, Crooked I shares with Somayeh and C.O.B. listeners a potential comedic solution for Busta’s money troubles with his assistance.

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VIDEO: Pharrell Talks Producing “Feds Watching” For 2 Chainz

Pharrell sits down with Vibe TV to discuss how he ended up recently collaborating with 2 Chainz for “Fedz Watching”.  The new track was unveiled to fans everywhere during Tity Boi’s live set at Summer Jam XX.  In the clip above, watch as Skateboard P breaks down how he took in the vibe during a random late night studio session following a party and produced the record on the spot.

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VIDEO: Rick Ross – Oil Money Gang ft. Jadakiss

Ricky Rawse drops off his latest visual for “Oil Money Gang” featuring Jadakiss.  The track will be featured on the upcoming Self Made Vol. 3 compilation album from Maybach Music Group.  This one’s a nice smooth joint from Ross as he’s spits about the finer things in life and brings Jadakiss along for the ride to deliver that lyrical tirade as expected.

VIDEO: ScHoolboy Q Interview w/ Big Boy On Power 106

In his first appearance on Big Boy’s Neighborhood, ScHoolboy Q talks transitioning from Kendrick Lamar’s hype man to solo artist, his upcoming Oxymoron album, female fans on twitter, his thoughts on Danny Brown getting oral sex on stage, working with 50 Cent, his relationship with A$AP Rocky, making fun of friends like Ab-Soul and much more.

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