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VIDEO: R. Kelly Says ‘Black Panties’ Is The New ’12 Play’ + More

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The Source catches up with R. Kelly at the premier of the new holiday film, The Best Man Holiday.  Speaking candidly, Kells opens things up by speaking on his contributions for the movie’s official soundtrack and eventually gets into details about his new forthcoming album entitled Black Panties.  The veteran R&B singer explains he’s been hard at work in the studio finalizing the project for the last six months and reassures the ladies they can expect him to keep it classy and sexy.  Before heading out, R. Kelly compares Black Panties to his 1993 album 12 Play.

VIDEO: Troy Ave – Toca Tuesdays Freestyle

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New York’s rising talent, Troy Ave, recently paid a visit to Shade 45 satellite radio to chop it up with Tony Touch about his new album and also hopped on the microphone for an exclusive freestyle.  Check out Harry Powder in action as he tackles Pusha T’s “Numbers On The Boards” instrumental and pulls out his trusty phone to share a few bars for listeners tuning in.  Troy Ave’s New York City: The Album is now available.

VIDEO: Drake Closes Out Houston Show w/ “November 18”

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Drake’s “Would You Like A Tour?” recently made a stop in Houston, Texas just a few days ago and footage has now surfaced of the YMCMB rapper closing out his performance with “November 18th” which is off his So Far So Gone project.  The southern inspired jam had crowd-goers extra live as fans screamed in excitement when Drizzy gave the cue to drop the beat.  Drake’s background screen also featured visuals from the Canadian rapper’s 2009 performance at Houston’s Warehouse.  Take a look as Drake openly gave props to Pimp C, DJ Screw and Big Moe before jumping into the song.

VIDEO: M.I.A. & The Partysquad – Y.A.L.A.

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M.I.A. is back with a new tripply and colorful music video for her latest collaborative single, “Y.A.L.A.,” with Dutch production team The Partysquad.  It’s not recommended you sit to close for this one as the Daniel Sannwald directed visual showcases a number of fast and vibrant moving objects which could be considered by some to be seizure inducing.  Now that we got that out the way, the glow-in-the-dark visual finds the artist performing to the camera as rapid images zip off and on the screen.  The music video also comes courtesy of KENZO and i-D Magazine.  “Y.A.L.A.” is featured on M.I.A.’s new album, Matangi.

ARTWORK: Pusha T On The Cover Of Source Magazine (2 of 2)

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Miss Info does the honors of unveiling The Source’s second cover with Pusha T for the magazine’s upcoming November 2013 issue.  The artwork showcases the G.O.O.D. Music rapper decked out in a designer flora print T-Shirt and matching hat as he poses from the camera with a look of laughter.  Fans can pick up The Source’s latest issue when it hits stands on November 26. Also, take a look at some exclusive behind the scenes footage of Pusha posing with a snake for a few photos.

VIDEO: Shaq & Reebok Classics – Brick City Commercial w/ Redman

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Reebok links up with Shaq for a new commercial which is inspired by the former NBA star’s roots in Newark and the upcoming “Brick City” color way of his Shaq Attaq sneakers.  Watch as the Diesel shares walks the halls of his old school and drops some deep narration on what his city means to him and how it was responsible for molding him as a person and a player.  Rapper Redman also makes a quick cameo towards the end along with a few students who join in to have some fun.

VIDEO: A$AP Rocky – Phoenix

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Harlem’s A$AP Rocky releases his latest music video for “Phoenix” which is featured on the rapper’s debut studio album, Love.Live.A$AP.  The Francesco Carrozzini directed visual showcases Michael K. Williams and Joan Smalls who star as a couple struggling to get through a serious emotional moment in their relationship.  Watch as an argument between the two sparks an outburst from Smalls who picks up a gun and contemplates on killing Williams from point blank range.  Meanwhile, scenes of A$AP Rocky performing his verse in the same room decked out in a red outfit cut in and out.  There’s definitely more than meets the eye with this one.

VIDEO: 9th Wonder On Producing “Threats” For JAY Z’s ‘The Black Album’

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Revolt TV catches up with producer 9th Wonder to get his thoughts on his “Threats” track which is featured on JAY Z’s classic LP, The Black Album.  Speaking candidly with the camera, 9th reflects on being recruited by HOV to produce the track and shares details on the conversation the two shared when he learned that Cedric The Entertainer was going to be talking over the instrumental.  In fact, 9th recalls the comedian telling JAY Z several times during their session to continue his career and to forget about retirement.  Check out the preview to the latest episode of Revolt TV’s “The Gate.”

VIDEO: Tech N9ne Says He Wants To Collab w/ Eminem & Kanye West + More

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HotNewHipHop catches up with Tech N9ne backstage on the set of SKEE Live.  The Kansas City rapper speaks on his first time performing on television and his long-time motivation to infuse elements of Rock and Hip Hop together in his sound.  Tech opens up to the camera about who he would like to collaborate with in the future and decides to name drop Eminem and Kanye West as two artists who are high on his list.  Tech N9ne also explained to viewers that his signature face paint is in honor of his deceased friend, Brian Dennis, who was an important figure in getting his movement off the ground and more.

VIDEO: Childish Gambino’s Secret Album Listening Session Gets Shut Down

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Revolt TV gets the scoop on Childish Gambino’s recent impromptu album listening session which he held at Pan Pacific Park in Los Angeles.  The rapper rallied his fans by tweeting location details but unfortunately law enforcement caught wind of the special event and showed up to shut things down only after three songs.  Take a look at some coverage that was captured from the short event.