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VIDEO: Wale Talks Spazzing Out On Complex, Past Beef w/ KiD CuDi + More

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Wale sits down for a candid interview at HOT 97 with Peter Rosenberg and Ebro off the air.  The MMG rapper wastes no time in explaining his side of things when it comes to his recent beef with Complex Magazine.  Wale addresses his comments and reveals that he feels his past beef with KiD CuDi has something to do with why he feels the publication snubs him.  As the conversation continues, Wale admits he received numerous phone calls from people like JAY Z and DJ Premier after his angry phone call was leaked.

VIDEO: Fat Joe Opens Up About Life In Prison

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Fat Joe links up with Revolt TV to speak on what life was like in prison for him and how he was able to adapt.  Interestingly enough, Joe mentions that he was locked away where he didn’t even have access to see or feel the sun.  The New York emcee also opened up about what it was like to surprise his daughter with his early homecoming just before Thanksgiving and much more.

VIDEO: T.I. Says Trinidad James Doesn’t Speak For Atlanta + More

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T.I. sits down with Jack Thriller of ThisIs50.com for an exclusive interview.  Check out the self-proclaimed, “King of The South,” as he details exactly why Trinidad James does not speak on behalf of Atlanta.  In fact, T.I. makes it clear that James is relatively still a rookie in the game.  The rapper also opens up on the importance of respect and looks back at his earlier years coming up.

VIDEO: A$AP Mob Denys Beefing w/ Pro Era + More

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A$AP Mob catches up with Peter Rosenberg and Ebro at HOT 97 for an exclusive interview off air.  Take a look as the Mob denies internet rumors that there’s bad blood between them and Pro era.  ’90s Hip Hop was a major topic of discussion as the group credited the era as being a big influence on their sound.  Rosenberg and Ebro also addressed Trinidad James’ infamous Atlanta-New York along with the crew’s rumored preference for white women.  Before heading out, the mob spoke on their new single, “Trillmatic,” and shared their thoughts on what it was like to work with Method Man.

VIDEO: DJ Quik Talks West Coast Hip Hop, New Album + More On Extended Play

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West Coast legend, DJ Quik, sat down for an exclusive interview with, Robin Di Maggio, on Arsenio Hall’s Extended Play.  The rapper spoke modestly on his career and humbled himself to the likes of Dr. Dre, Battlecat and DJ Muggs when asked if he agreed he was the best producer in Los Angeles.  Quik also touched on the new era of West Coast Hip Hop and pointed out that he’s a major supporter of TDE.  Before calling it a wrap, the gangsta rapper revealed to viewers that he recently acquired the appropriate budget to be able to start recording for his new LP and that fans can expect him to take things back to his roots.  The project will serve as Quik’s 9th studio album.

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VIDEO: Snoop Dogg & Dam-Funk Talk ‘7 Days Of Funk’ LP, Working w/ Stones Throw + More

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7 Days of Funk (Snoop Dogg & Dam-Funk) recently sat down with BBC Radio 1 for an exclusive interview.  As the release date for the duo’s upcoming collaborative self-titled album approaches, the Doggfather and Dam get into details on the project’s distinctive funk inspired sound, the creative direction of the album and the meaning behind the title.  As the conversation continued, the Long Beach native opened up about how pleased he is with his new business relationship with Stones Throw Records.

VIDEO: Common – ‘The Questions’ w/ Okayplayer TV

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Common links up with OkayPlayerTV for an exclusive Q&A session on the latest episode of The Questions.  Take a look as the Chicago emcee breaks down why he wouldn’t mind playing Martin Luther King Jr. or Gil Scott-Heron in a film, where fans can grab the best veggie food in Chicago, why he prefers Detroit over Philly and much more.

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: 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.