VIDEO: French Montana – Gifted Feat. The Weeknd

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French Montana continues the promotion for his latest album Excuse my French by delivering a new visual for his Weeknd assisted single “Gifted.”  The silky smooth track features both artists surrounded by lingere-clad models as The Weeknd shows off his infectious emo-crooning while Montana laces the catchy tune with his familiar drug and boss-like inspired cocky lines.  Take a look as Montana also performs to the camera with two baby tigers in hand.

VIDEO: Troy Ave – Perfect Love | In-Studio

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Troy Ave recently made his way over to the Shade 45 station to showcase his skills on DJ Kay Slay’s Streetsweeper Radio.  The New York rapper decides to do an in-studio performance of his song “Perfect Love” which is featured on Funkmaser Flex’s Who You Mad At? Me or Yourself? mixtape.  Take a look at the visual as Troy performs to the Street Heat TV camera and makes it all look so effortless.

VIDEO: Snoop Dogg – ‘The Other Butler’ Spoof | Extended Version

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The 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards made its premiere tonight on television and with the show’s special guest Snoop Dogg holdin it down as the mastery of ceremony for the evening, the Long Beach native decided to sprinkle the format with his own special flavor and included this short sketch comedy called “The Other Butler.”  Playing off the Lee Daniels fictional story titled ‘The Butler’, Snoop assumes the roll of a butler who serves during the Lincoln, Kennedy, Clinton, Bush and Obama administrations.  Along the way viewers are treated to some colorful commentary from the West Coast rapper as he delivers a humorous performance the camera.  Take a look at the extended version which has been liberated courtesy of Snoop Dogg’s GGN.

VIDEO: Hit-Boy & Audio Push Talk ‘Come As You Are,’ West Coast Hip Hop + More w/ DJ Skee

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Producer Hit-boy and Rap duo Audio Push catch up with DJ Skee for a candid interview to fill listeners in on everything they currently have in the works and more. Audio Push members Oktane and Pricetag give insight behind their new album Come As You Are and share their motivation for making it available to fans for completely free. Hit-Boy explains how the long-time affiliates eventually signed with his Hits Since ’87 imprint and details what it was like to win a GRAMMY for his work on JAY Z and Kanye West’s breakout song “Niggas In Paris.” Kendrick Lamar and the current state of West Coast Hip Hop also served as the topic of discussion but not before Hit-Boy reveals he’s currently collaborating with several big name artists and in the early stages of his upcoming album.

VIDEO: B.O.B. – Ready Feat. Future

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After recently releasing a short promotional teaser for “Ready,” B.O.B. doesn’t keep the fans waiting for too long and liberates the visual in its entirety.  Take a look as the Hustle Gang rapper links up with auto-tune champ Future for a catchy chorus and spits some braggadocios rhymes over the menacing instrumental.  Bobby Ray’s “Ready” single is featured on his upcoming Underground Luxury LP.

VIDEO: B.O.B. – Ready Ft. Future | Teaser

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Bobby Ray is staying busy as he prepares his latest visual for his new Future assisted single titled “Ready.”  Set in Atlanta, B.O.B. and company showcase a short clip of the Hustle Gang rapper and the auto-tune champ busy on set and performing to the camera in a number of different locations.  Expect the full music video for the energy packed single “Ready” to drop soon.

VIDEO: Young Dro – Strong Ft. 2 Chainz | Teaser

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Rapper Young Dro releases a new short visual to give fans a sneak peek at his upcoming music video for the DJ Mustard produced banger “Strong.”  Watch in the short clip as Dro burns down a fat blunt while surrounded by some lovely ladies.  2 Chainz also makes a brief appearance in the teaser as he stares down the camera while a few beauties in the background tend to and maintain his indoor greenery operation.  ”Strong” is the latest single to be featured off Young Dro’s new High Times LP.

VIDEO: “97 Seconds” w/ Angie Martinez

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The lovely Angie Martinez and long-time HOT 97 radio deejay links up with Hennessy for the latest episode in their “97 Seconds” web series.  Martinez reflects on being crowned “the voice of New York” after including the phrase in a promo for Ja Rule’s single “New York.”  Listen as Angie explains how the phrase organically stuck with her throughout her career, how she was able to work her way up the ladder at HOT 97 and eventually get her break with Funkmaster Flex by working the boards during his show.  Angie Martinez also discusses her mother’s influence on her career, her connection with the city of New York and breaks down her Hispanic heritage.

VIDEO: Snoop Dogg On Hosting The 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards + More

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Jack Thriller of ThisIs50.com catches up with Uncle Snoop Dogg on Sprite’s green carpet for the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards show.  The legendary West Coast Hip Hop artist opens things up by joking around about his line of comfortable house slippers line called Doggy Biscutiz and shares his excitement for being asked to host the awards this year.  In fact, Snoop playfully announces to the camera that he plans to surprise viewers and they might even see him take a few tokes on television.

VIDEO: Rick Ross Decides To Save DJ Khaled Over JAY Z

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Rick Ross stops by Los Angeles radio station Power 106 to pay radio deejay Big Boy a visit on his morning show Big Boy’s Neighborhood.  Take a look as Big Boy proposes the question of who he would choose to save from drowning in the ocean between DJ Khaled and JAY Z.  With very little hesitation, the Miami native selects DJ Khaled and explains that JAY Z’s wealth and savvy business knowledge is in such a great place that his family is sure to be taken care of for life.