During his recent interview with DJ Vlad, ScHoolboy claims he believes Lord Jamar’s recent comments about white rappers being “guest” in the house of Hip Hop is uncalled for and racist. The TDE rapper quickly dismisses the idea and clarifies that he believes Hip Hop is universal and open for anyone to creatively partake in. If one things clear, it’s that ScHoolboy Q doesn’t tolerate ignorance.
ScHoolboy Q recently paid a visit to Shade 45 for a lighthearted interview with Sway Calloway to discuss TDE and the recent 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards. Calloway opens things up by inquiring about TDE’s latest signing with Tennessee bred rapper Isaiah Rashad while Q gives details on meeting the young artist on the set of A$AP Ferg’s video for “Work (Remix.” As the conversation continued, fans tuning in were treated to a special moment when Q decides to phone Kendrick Lamar so that Sway can have the opportunity to ask the Compton rapper to clarify if his BET cypher verse was aimed at Drake. ScHoolboy also shares his thoughts on his BET cypher verse being voted as the worst showcased from the TDE camp and much more.
Black Hippy covers the new October/November issue of XXL magazine. Take a look as California rappers Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock pose for the camera as photographer Jonathan Mannion goes to work to capture the right image.
ScHoolboy Q recently took his talents over to Atlanta for the recent festivities held at A3C. Taking the stage at Revolt TV’s showcase, the TDE rapper performed to the anxious crowd that was jam packed full of supporters for the Oxymoron rapper. Here’s some official coverage of the event courtesy of Revolt TV which also includes a short interview and some footage of Q performing “Yay Yay.”
Pusha T takes a casual stroll down the streets of Compton, Calif. as he keeps things simple and performs to the camera. The gritty black and white visual also showcases TDE’s Kendrick Lamar who joins King Push on his late night walk and holds it down for his respective verse. Interestingly enough, the entire video consists of only one long steady shot and really plays to the song’s raw vibe.
Kendrick Lamar participated last weekend in the BET Awards’ annual cypher sessions along with the rest of TDE and footage has now surfaced of the Compton emcee throwing what appear to be subliminal jabs in the direction of YMCMB rapper Drake. Courtesy of the short clip provided by AllHopHop, K-Dot can be seen dropping a few bars which include, “And nothing been the same since they dropped Control, and tucked a sensitive rapper back in his pajama clothes.” Needless to say, all signs appear to be pointed in Drake’s direction, however, it hasn’t been officially confirmed by Kendrick or any of his people if that is truly the case. You read between the lines.
Allindstorm TV catches up with TDE President, Punch, to discuss the motivation behind the work ethic and motto practiced at TDE and much more. Watch as Punch gives the inside scoop on how the label has Dr. Dre’s utmost support, speaks on ScHoolboy Q’s upcoming Oxymoron LP and the differences from Kendrick Lamar’s Good Kid m.A.A.d. City, the Compton native’s “Control” verse, new artists signed to the label and shares details behind almost signing Chance The Rapper.
Top Dawg Entertainment releases a short promotional visual featuring their latest signee Isaiah Rashad. Cameras were rolling to capture the MC’s special moment when he officially inked his deal with West Coast independent label in the studio. Take a look a Rashad and TDE pop bottles and celebrate before getting back to work.
ScHoolboy Q drops a new menacing song titled “Banger (Moshpit)” off his highly anticipated Oxymoron LP. Produced by tHe Renegades, Quincy encourages plenty of reckless behavior as the TDE rapper goes to work and serves up aggressive street bars and attempts to entice audiences everywhere to mosh. Oxymoron is due out soon before the end of the year.
TDE artist ScHoolboy Q links up with Snoop Dogg for the latest episode of GGN. The California native opens things up with an impromptu freestyle with the Snoop and shares details behind his upcoming Oxymoron album which is slated to drop later this year. Watch as Q continues his comical interview with the West Coast legend as the two discuss ScHoolboy pursing rap after being released from jail, 50 Cent, his affiliation to 5 Deuce Hoova crip, collaborating with Kendrick Lamar for his new single “Collard Greens” and much more. Rob Dyrdek also makes a surprise appearance to deliver a special message to viewers.
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