VIDEO: Big Sean – Made In A Minute

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Noisey serves up a new visual with G.O.O.D. Music’s Big Sean as the Detroit native breaks down in 60 seconds how he was able to make it in the music industry.  Opening things up by crediting his mother’s musical favorites as his early influences, the rapper explains how he use to attend a radio show every Friday and battle rap for the chance to showcase his skills on air.  By chance, Sean gives viewers insight on how he was able to get the opportunity to freestyle for Kanye after he made a visit to the radio station.

VIDEO: Tyler The Creator Brings Out Kanye West At Odd Future Carnival

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Odd Future’s second annual carnival went down last night and fans in attendance were treated to a special surprise performance from none other than Kanye West.  The G.O.O.D. Music artist was introduced to the stage by Tyler and performed “New Slaves” and his classic Late Registration cut, “Late.”  Before ushering Yeezus to the stage, the Los Angeles bred artist explained to the crowd that he personally asked Ye to join him and to perform one of his all time favorite songs.  Check out Tyler as he plays hype man alongside Kanye and recites the lyrics to “Late.”

VIDEO: Troy Ave Says Kanye West & Kendrick Lamar Are Weirdos + More

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Troy Ave sits down for the latest episode of Juan Epstein with Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg.  Take a look as Harry Powder gets into detail behind the inspiration for his new album including the conscious decision to include more than drug raps.  As the conversation continued, Ave speaks on his dislike for wasting money at the strip clubs and reveals that he has plans to strictly put on his BSB crew and showcase their individual skills.  Interestingly enough, Troy gives listeners insight into why he considers Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West weirdos.  An interesting point the rapper also brought up is that today’s hip hop listeners seem to celebrate the drugs users rather than the drug dealer anymore.

AUDIO: Busta Rhymes – Thank You Feat. Q-Tip, Lil Wayne & Kanye West

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Busta Rhymes delivers his second single titled “Thank You” which will be featured on the rapper’s forthcoming album, E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event) 2, due to hit shelves sometime next year.  The song showcases the rap vet demonstrating his superior lyricism as he rides the catchy sample driven instrumental.  Q-Tip also decides to lace the track with his smooth wordplay while Kanye West and Lil Wayne show up throw down a couple of ad-lib’s.    

VIDEO: Pusha T On Fashion, Kanye West’s Skirt + More

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Here’s a new clip that’s been liberated from Vlad TV where G.O.O.D. Music emcee Pusha T shares his thoughts on some of the changes with Hip Hop fashion as well as Kanye West’s infamous on-stage skirt.  Clarifying West’s attire was actually a kilt used during his tour run with JAY Z for Watch The Throne, P admits to DJ Vlad that it’s something he would never choose to wear personally.  In fact, the Virginia Beach native shares his frustration with fans that confused his high end shorts for a skirt in the past.

VIDEO: Childish Gambino Talks Kanye West & A$AP Rocky Diss

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Actor and rapper Chidlish Gambino catches up with FUSE for an exclusive interview.  Gambino breaks down why he prefers to record music in the morning and why he doesn’t record albums.  Kanye West was also the topic of discussion as Childish took the opportunity to speak highly of the Chicago rapper.  Gambino admits he doesn’t share the same confidence as A$AP Rocky and points out being on the receiving end of a sneak diss by the Harlem native.

VIDEO: Hopsin Talks “Hop Is Back,” No Longer Knowing Who He Is + More

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Funk Volume artist, Hopsin, links up with Hard Knock TV for an intimate interview.  Hopsin addresses his recent “Hop Is Back” song and music video which found the artist venting a lot of steam and explained that he decided to go hard on the track because of the doubt he was getting from fans thinking he went soft.  The rapper also clarifies that he began the track in the early part of 2013 and eventually went back to include his verse that includes his diss towards Kendrick Lamar and Kanye West months later.  As the lengthy conversation continued, Hopsin decided to open up and admitted to viewers that he honestly doesn’t know who he is anymore.  Also, Hopsin touches on struggling with fame, personal issues and the existence of God.

VIDEO: Kanye West – “Coldest Winter” Live In L.A. For Yeezus Tour Day 2

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Kanye West slowed things down for a bit as the rapper performed “Coldest Winter” off his 808’s & Heartbreak LP.  Take a look as Yeezy made his way up his mountain themed stage and gave an emotional show as audience members looked on in excitement.  The G.O.O.D. Music head honcho also took the opportunity before getting into things by explaining the song is actually dedicated to his mother.

VIDEO: Kanye West – “I Don’t Like (Remix)” Live In L.A. For Yeezus Tour Day 2

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Kanye West performs his verse from “I Don’t Like (Remix)” live in Los Angeles at Staples Center for the second day of his ongoing Yeezus Tour.  Check out the Chicago bred emcee in action as he got the crowd excited with his stage presence and showmanship. “I Don’t Like (Remix)” is featured on West’s GOOD music compilation album Cruel Summer.

VIDEO: Kanye West – “Cold (Theraflu)” Live In L.A. For Yeezus Tour Day 2

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Yeezus was all the way live as he jumped into his energy packed single “Cold (Theraflu)” and performed for a sold out crowd at Staples Center on day number two of his Yeezus Tour stop in Los Angeles.  Always the showman, watch as Kanye gets the audience hyped with his stage presence and delivers an emotional rendition of the track which is featured on the rapper’s Cruel Summer compilation album.