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Jay-Z performed at Nike's inaugural World's Basketball Festival at New York's Radio City Music Hall last night (August 12).
Hov ran through a full set of some of his biggest hits like "Run This Town", "On To The Next One" featuring Swizz Beatz and "U Don't Know" featuring Memphis Bleek for the enthusiastic crowd.
Jigga wasn't done there as he took it back to hist first album 'Reasonable Doubt' and ripped through "Can I Live', before dropping "PSA" and "Empire State Of Mind"
Nike will hold the event annually in celebration of the performance and culture of the game of basketball.
The four day event runs through August 15.
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Jay-Z Performing "Run This Town" x "On To The Next One" ft Swizz Beats x "U Don't Know" ft Memphis Bleek.
Jay-Z Performing "99 Problems" x "Can I Live" X "PSA" x "Empire State Of Mind"
The recently married Grand Hustle C.E.O., T.I. performed at the after party of the premier for his new movie, 'Takers' in Los Angeles yesterday (August 4). Tip tore through the song, Yeah Ya Know (Takers) before bringing out Keri Hilson for their duet of "Got Your Back".
Chris Brown did his thing as well, performing "Deuces" and "No Bullshit" featuring Tyga and Kevin McCall plus 2 more songs.
The Book Of Rashia
Who Gonna Check Me Boo
This Ain’t No Lil Kid Rap
Straight Spittin IV
Classic
Solidified
Feel Good
Viral
Back It Up
You Got It
The album Drops September 21
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What clown said hip hip was dead? You can't kill an art form that's driven from the energy and love that's put into it by both the artists and the fans,
No doubt there are going to be times fads pass through hip hop like mohawks and skinny jeans, but at the end of the day talented spittas and producers will bring back that real sh*t.
I typed all that just to publicly admit I've been sleeping on J.Cole. You know, he was Jay-Z's 1st on Roc Nation artist, blah blah. It kind of went in one ear and out of the other.
But I've recently realized the error of my ways. The man is the truth and a big part a rap's future.
On Friday (July 16) Cole came to Philadelphia as part of the Heineken Inspire tour. The show also featured legendary turntable King Jazzy Jeff and R&B songstress Marshia Ambrosius.
Cole did his thing and paid respect to Philly by bringing out Freeway for a couple songs.
It was very interesting hearing and see the old Roc-A-Fella on the same stage with Jay-Z's new Roc Nation MC.
We get to see J.Cole perform "Last Call" before he brings Freeway out to perform "Roc The Mic" and "Who We Are"
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Two emcees that will go down in history as arguably top five dead or alive made their much anticipated appearance on the Late Show With David Letterman.
Taking to the rooftop above the Ed Sullivan Theater, the pair performed "Renegade" together. As well as solo joints "On To The Next One" and "Not Afraid"
Earlier in the show Hov sat down for an interview with Letterman while Em gave the "Top Ten For Kids"
Eminem also hit up the stage on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon to perform "Won't Back Down" with The Roots Band.
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Jay-Z & Eminem Perform "Renegade"
Eminem Performing "Not Afraid"
Jay-Z Performing "On To The Next One"
Eminem's "Top Ten For Kids"
Jay-Z Interview With David Letterman
Eminem Performing "Won't Back Down" featuring The Roots On Jimmy Fallon
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Drake chopped it up with your favorite talk show host's, favorite talk show host, Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday (June 24).
The two joked about Drake being a Jewish rapper from Canada which goes against the grain of the typical successful rapper.
Drake told the story of how he met Lil Wayne through Lil-J of Rap-A-Lot's son Jas Prince. Drake did a hilarious spot on impression of Weezy.
Later on in the show Drake hit the stage up to perform "BedRock" with Nicki Minaj and "Over".
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Drake Interview Part 1 of 2
Drake Interview Part 2 of 2
Drake Performs "Over"
Drake Performs "BedRock" With Nicki Minaj
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Since the late Eazy-E brought them into the game in 1994, Bone Thugs_N-Harmony have dropped hit after hit using their unique rapid fire flow to power songs like "Thuggish Ruggish Bone"
The group has fought through internal turmoil with member Bizzy Bone and a ten year prison stint by Flesh-N-Bone, but through it all the group has found a way to stay together.
They talked to Mo'Nique about all the turmoil and what has kept them going strong.
Bone Thugs new album 'Uni-5: The World's Enemy' is in stores now.
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Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Interview
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Perform "Gone" x "Crossroads"
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Interview
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Perform "Gone" x "Crossroads"
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Eminem stopped by Le Grand Journal and blessed the audience with a bit of the old and new.
Slim performed the classic track "Stan" as well "Forever" and his new single "Not Afraid" off of his highly anticipated new album 'Recovery'.
'Recovery' hits stores June 22.
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Eminem "Not Afraid" Live
Eminem "Stan" x "Forever" Live
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Simon Cowell's tenure on American Idol came to an end Wednesday night (May 26). The sometimes prickly, but always entertaining Cowell is leaving the show to produce and judge on the American version version of Britain's popular show 'X Factor'.
Fox gave Simon a grand sendoff as former Idol winners including Ruben Studdard and Fantasia Barrino sang "Together We Are One" as a tribute to Cowell.
The show featured performances by Christina Aguilera, Janet Jackson, Carrie Underwood and Brett Michaels.
The winner of this season's show was also announced as Lee DeWyze beat out Chrystal Bowersox for the crown.
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Janet Jackson Performs "Nothing" x "Nasty"
Christina Aguilera Performs "You Lost Me"
American Idol Winners Perform "Together We Are One"
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Damian Marley and Nas went in at their album release party for 'Distant Relatives.' They mixed the old with the new, performing big hits like "Welcome To Jam Rock", "Hate Me Now", "Made You Look" and so much more.
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Nas & Damian Marley concert part one
Nas & Damian Marley concert part two
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Three cats who put hip hop on the map, Biz Markie, Slick Rick and Dougie Fresh had the crowd jumping on Mo'Nique's Hip Hop Party.
Following an interview where Dougie introduced the new generation, his sons Square Off, The Original Human Beat Box and Slick Rick ripped their performance of of "The Show"
That was followed by Slick Rick The Ruler performing "Children's Story".
Then the incredible Biz Markie was interviewed and performed "Vapors" x "Just A Friend".
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Dougie Fresh interview and performance of The Show ft Slick Rick
Slick Rick performs "Children's Story"
Biz Markie interview + Performs "The Vapors" x "Just A Friend"
Dougie Fresh interview and performance of The Show ft Slick Rick
Slick Rick performs "Children's Story"
Biz Markie interview + Performs "The Vapors" x "Just A Friend"
The hip hop world rejoiced when news leaked that Reflection Eternal would be releasing a new album.
Talib Kweli and DJ Hi Tek stay true to the art form. In an age where hip hip is struggling to find a definition, the duo brings us back to it's essence with one dj and an mc.
They appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night (May 19) to perform "Midnight Hour" off of their new cd 'Revolutions Per Minute'. Then they took us back to their first lp and performed the classic joint "The Blast".
Ignore the lame crowd, the performances were sick.
'Revolutions Per Minute' is in stores now.
Reflection Eternal featuring Estelle "Midnight Hour"
Reflection Eternal "The Blast"
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Saturday Night Live had a special show last night (May 8) with Betty White hosting and Jay-Z serving as the musical guest.
Hov gave two standout performances. First he came out and went through a medley of songs that included "PSA", "On To The Next One", "99 Problems" and "Empire State Of Mind".
Later in the show he performed "Young Forever" featuring Mr Hudson.
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Bobby Ray aka B.o.B. is riding high right now with his smash single "Nothing On You". The song has huge crossover appeal and sits at # 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 after several weeks at # 1.
B.o.B. blessed the Jimmy Kimmel audience by performing the aforementioned song with help from Bruno Mars. He followed that up with "Lovelier Than You."
His debut album 'B.o.B. Presents: The Adventures Of Bobby Ray" is in stores now.
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B.o.B. "Nothing On You" featuring Bruno Mars
B.o.B. "Lovelier Than You"
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Cypress Hill may have taken a break from the game from a few years, but they never really left.
The California collective is back with a brand new album titled 'Rise Up'
They hit the stage on The Jimmy Kimmel Show to perform the title track from the new LP with an assist from guitarist Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine.
They aslo performed the classic joint "Insane In The Brain".
'Rise Up' is in stores today.
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Cypress Hill "Rise Up" featuring Tom Morello
Cypress Hill "Insane In The Brain"
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Dogg Pound Gangsta General, Snoop Dogg hit up New York City yesterday (April 20) and put it down like only he can.
With an assist from his cousin Daz Dillinger, Snoop performed some of his biggest hits.
Peep the video below.
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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - When Drake stormed into St. John's for the Junos this weekend, winning two awards and taking the stage for three separate performances, the 23-year-old best new artist winner really looked more like a calm, seasoned vet.
And, in fact, he does have some uncommon experience: he's one of an exclusive club of Canadian artists who appeared at the Grammys before his own hometown show.
In January, he didn't win in either of the two categories he was nominated in at the Grammys but provided one of the show's highlights with a crackling performance of his "Forever" with Lil Wayne and Eminem.
So how did the two experiences compare?
"The Grammys were very overwhelming," Drake said backstage after the Junos on Sunday. "I was actually very sick that night, so it was a little disheartening at first. I was sort of nervous. I remember walking the carpet and I just got lost in the melee of people that were way more famous than me. Nobody really cared much that I was there.
"It was a great night though. That's probably one of the most memorable nights of my career."
Drake and His Mom
The Junos, however, were just as memorable.
"Tonight was about more for me, though," he said. "It was just, I spend so much time in the States telling them how much I love Canada, telling them how much I love Toronto and how much it's inspired my music.
"So to be recognized by Canadians, it just lets me know that I'm not doing it vain and that they support me as much as I love and support them.
"So the Junos tonight was really special for me."
Aside from winning trophies for new artist of the year and rap recording of the year (for his EP, "So Far Gone"), Drake also took the stage for a blistering - and blue - performance of his new single, "Over," for a backing role on 16-year-old Justin Bieber's tune, "Baby," and for K'naan's show-closing "Wavin' Flag."
When he beat out Bieber for new artist, the two phenoms - conveniently seated next to one another - smiled and hugged, and Drake gave him a shoutout onstage (only after thanking his mother, of course).
Afterwards, Drake breezed into the media room and did something no one else did all night - he grabbed a chair and got comfortable as he fielded questions from the media.
But as relaxed as he seems, Drake says the gigantic leaps forward he's been making this past year haven't dulled the nerves that still come with award shows.
"Pretty much every single thing I do is intimidating or nerve-wracking, so I just do what I do right now, come in and try to make myself overly comfortable," said Drake, nee Aubrey Drake Graham.
"When I have to perform, I just really go at it head on, I jump around, I get excited, I amp myself up. If you think about what you have to do too much, it can definitely drive you crazy."
And it's not lost on him that, for a Canadian rapper who doesn't have an album full-length out yet ("Thank Me Later" is now scheduled to drop in June), he leads a charmed existence.
"For a new artist, I've (done) some things that some people will never get to do in their lives," he said.
"I'm grateful for all my blessings."
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Dancing With The Stars welcomed a special musical guest on Tuesday (April 13).
Sade graced the stage and performed her latest single "Babyfather" from her album 'Soldier Of Love'.
She returned later in the show to sing her classic song "Sweetest Taboo".
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Sade "Babyfather"
Sade "The Sweetest Taboo"
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