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Mos Def ‘History’ Video Ft. Talib Kweli
Mos Def is out with the video to his new single ‘History’, featuring Talib Kweli, off the Brooklyn rapper’s fourth studio album ‘The Ecstatic’, out now on Downtown Records. Watch the Coodie and Chike directed video via his MySpace below.
Mos Def Takes On 1Xtra’s Playlist
Tim Westwood welcomed Mos Def in the 1Xtra studio recently, where the rapper/actor talked about his dapper outfit, his color of the day wardrobe, complaints about not getting his new singles spun, “the list”, his gig the prior night at the Forum, his love for the UK, and more. Watch the 2-part intervie via YouTube below.
Mos Def Proposes Battle Of New Orleans Benefit
Angie Martinez of Hot 97 in New York City interviewed Mos Def the other day, where he talked about Jay-Z’s claim of being the greatest rapper alive, and how he is wanting a battle in New Orleans to benefit the city. He wants to take place December 30-31 at the Superdome, featuring a battle of the bands featuring Morgan State vs. Grambling State for a battle of the bands, Kid Capri vs. Biz Markie for the DJs, Korea vs. France for the battle of the breakers, Kanye West vs. Swizz Beatz for the battle of the beats, and himself, Jay Electronica, MF Doom, Nas, Black Thought vs. Jay-Z and whoever with their four. The pot would be $10 million. Watch the interview below.
On TV: Black Eyed Peas, Kanye West, Mos Def
Rap acts on television this week include:
Mos Def, who performs on ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ (CBS) on Monday and ‘Late Night with Jimmy Fallon’ (NBC) on Tuesday.
Black Eyed Peas, who perform on ‘The Late Show’ (CBS) on Tuesday and ‘Today’ (NBC) on Friday.
Soulja Boy, who visits ‘Chelsea Lately’ (E!) on Tuesday.
Kanye West, who performs on ‘The View’ (ABC) on Wednesday.
MC Hammer, who visits ‘The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet’ (FOX) on Thursday.
Mos Def ‘Casa Bey’ Video
Mos Def is out with the video to his new single ‘Casa Bey’, off the Brooklyn rapper/actor’s fourth studio album ‘The Ecstatic’, out June 9th via Downtown Records. Watch the Coodie and Chike directed video below.
Chingy Responds To Transexual Rapper Foxxjazell Allegations
Chingy is speaking out after a tranny rapper named Foxxjazell (myspace.com/foxxjazellmusic) called into Street Disciplez Radio claimed to have had an continual relationship with the rapper, which 5′10″ Foxxjazell said Chingy was “most definitely the receiver” and “liked it anyway I gave it to him.”
“I don’t have a secret lifestyle my ni**a,” Chingy said in response to claims of a secret lifestyle. “I didn’t know somebody could hate a ni**a that much to where they would actually make this sh** up and put this sh** on some sh** like this.” Chingy added that Street Disciplez Radio could “eat a di**” because they’re “knowing they’re telling a lie.” Chingy said he doesn’t know Foxxjazell and has “never seen that person a day in my life”, unimpressed the transexual only knew his real name, since he says it in his raps.
Listen to the Street Disciplez Radio call and watch Chingy’s response below.
Mos Def ‘Flowers’ Video
Mos Def is out with the video to his new release ‘Flowers’, off the Brooklyn rapper’s fourth album ‘The Ecstatic’, available June 9th via Downtown Records. Watch the Coodie and Chike directed clip via MySpace Video below.
Mos Def ‘Words’ Video
Mos Def is out with the video to his brief spoken word track ‘Words’, off the New York rapper’s fourth album ‘The Ecstatic’, in stores Spring 2009 on Downtown Records. Watch the brief Coodie & Chike directed video below.
B-Real Says New Cypress Hill Album Is Almost Done
B-Real checked in with fans on Cypress Hill’s YouTube channel, telling fans the hip hop group is “almost done” with the new album that is “in the mix” and “coming soon”. “This new sh** is definitely bangin,” B-Real says, adding that they’ll be doing plenty of touring in support of the CD. “We can’t wait until you guys hear this sh**.” Watch the message below.
88-Keys: Self Described Lo Head
Think you know Ralph Lauren Polo like New York rapper/producer 88-Keys know Ralph Lauren Polo? The Chicago hip hop artist spoke with men.style.com about his knowledge of the clothing brand after showing off his head to toe RL outfit. “My wife definitely thinks I’m crazy,” 88-Keys says of his fashion obsession. “Most of my friends, yeah, they think I’m crazy.” Check out more from the Lo Head below.
