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BET Cyphers 2012: T.I., Snoop, Kendrick Lamar, Mystikal & Many More Rap — Videos
BET Cyphers 2012: T.I., Snoop, Kendrick Lamar, Mystikal & Many More Rap — Videos
BET Cyphers 2012: T.I., Snoop, Kendrick Lamar, Mystikal & Many More Rap — Videos
If the 2012 BET Hip Hop Awards are the Super Bowl, then the cyphers are the halftime show, and this year's pairings offered up a quite a few surprises. With DJ Premier manning the wheels, T.I. captained his Grand Hustle crew through choppy waters, while the West Coast was represented by the likes of Snoop Lion, E-40 and Kendrick Lamar and Ruff Ryders reunited, featuring Cassidy, Eve and DMX... Rea
DJ Premier Calls Bieber ‘Honey’ for Ghostwritten Raps
DJ Premier Calls Bieber ‘Honey’ for Ghostwritten Raps
DJ Premier Calls Bieber ‘Honey’ for Ghostwritten Raps
The 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards made more headlines for their cyphers featuring the likes of Slaughterhouse -- Joe Budden, Joell Ortiz, Royce da 5'9" and Crooked I -- Eminem, Estelle -- yes, she raps -- Nitty Scott, Pill, Busta Rhymes and a slew of others spitting off on-the-spot rhymes, than the performances that actually took place during the ceremony...
Mac Miller Talks Beats, Working With DJ Premier
Mac Miller Talks Beats, Working With DJ Premier
Mac Miller Talks Beats, Working With DJ Premier
In a recent interview during the Washington, D.C. stop on his Incredibly Dope tour, Wiz Khalifa protégé Mac Miller discussed his beat selection process, explaining that he approaches his production from an "excited fan" standpoint, attempting to work with as many of his top beatmakers as possible. "When I fir...
DJ Premier Refocuses After Death of Guru — Video Interview
DJ Premier Refocuses After Death of Guru — Video Interview
DJ Premier Refocuses After Death of Guru — Video Interview
In 2010, DJ Premier had the misfortune of dealing with the loss of Guru -- one half of Gang Starr. The producer, who'd long been doing his own thing since parting ties with Guru in the '90s, managed to move past the scandal surrounding his longtime friend's death, and do what he does best: jump in the studio and create...
Diggy Simmons Releases New Mixtape With DJ Premier
Diggy Simmons Releases New Mixtape With DJ Premier
Diggy Simmons Releases New Mixtape With DJ Premier
Diggy Simmons inked his first deal with Atlantic Records in March, after his freestyle over Nas' 'Made You Look' went viral and perked up some ears in the industry. On Thursday (Dec. 23), the 15-year-old rapper dropped his latest mixtape, 'Past Presents Future,' which is hosted by DJ Premier...
Waka Flocka’s Mom Denies Gang Affiliation — Say What!
Waka Flocka’s Mom Denies Gang Affiliation — Say What!
Waka Flocka’s Mom Denies Gang Affiliation — Say What!
Debra Antney was frustrated recently, when her son Waka Flocka's house was raided by police, who referred to her as "the Candy Lady," and accused her of running a prostitution ring. "There's nothing going on for you to kick a door in," she said...

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