President Obama Returns To Jay Leno; Speaks On Snowden/Russia, Trayvon Martin & More

President Obama (who recently celebrated his birthday) makes his return to The Tonight Show, and while there, he speaks on the current topics that everyone probably wanted to ask him about (additional clips below):

President Obama joined Jay Leno on Tuesday night for a wide-ranging interview that touched on everything from his recent lunch with Hillary Clinton to reassurances that the NSA surveillance programs are not as overblown as they’ve been made out to be. He also opened up about the international terror alert the government issued over the weekend.

Obama admitted he was disappointed that Russia offered asylum to Edward Snowden, but said he still intends to attend the G20 summit in Russia when that comes up. He declined to opine much on Snowden, but insisted that the NSA programs are not that threatening and domestic communications are not being collected en masse.

Obama also reflected on his remarks about Trayvon Martin and the racial dialogue he thinks the country needs to have.





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Laila Ali Apologizes To Kanye & Kim Over Baby Name Comments

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After letting the world know how she really felt about ‘North West’, ‘Blue Ivy’ and any other name that falls into the pot, Laila Ali inexplicably apologizes to Kanye West & Kim Kardashian (two people whose asses I’m sure she could kick without blinking). There’s also audio of the interview below the transcript.

Egypt: Laila, are you there babe?

Laila: I am here, how are you doing?

Egypt: Girl, this just seems so silly. But I know that you kinda had something on your heart when I called you too that you wanted to share with everybody. How did this thing just get blown out of proportion?

Laila: Okay, I was recently at a charity event and I was asked my opinion on some of these non-traditional and creative names and I was speaking very candidly and honestly as I always do. And you know, as a parent, knowing how cruel the world is and the bullying, and you know, kids have to grow up and get a job one day, I did say that I think some of these name choices are stupid. I do realize that it was a poor choice of words, you know, and it wasn’t to single out Kim or Kanye. I actually mentioned a bunch of names, not just the name North. It was a general opinion to a question that I was asked, but it doesn’t matter. I do realize and I take responsibility for it. I have no problem doing that. It was a poor choice of words that I used.

Egypt: Okay.

Laila: You know I actually reached out to Kim and Kanye to apologize.

Egypt: You know I think that’s very admirable of you because not too many people would have…said you know what, wait. Errr! Let me just put the brakes on here. Maybe I shouldn’t have said that or it came out wrong. But you know some people would even say you only said what everybody else was thinking, you know?

Laila: Well, that usually is the case.

{{Laughs}}

Egypt: Let me tell y’all people something. If you keep naming your babies Glamadia and CharnetMoet Rose, come on they’re going to have trouble getting a job. In the future, we gotta think smart.

Laila: Exactly.

Egypt: These are your kids lives. Alright, thanks so much Laila!

Laila: Thanks for giving me the opportunity to clear that up.

Egypt: Absolutely.

Trinidad James Announces New Mixtape

Before I get to the above video, I am just realizing that Trinidad James had been posting regular vlogs leading up to this (you can check them out on his YouTube). Moving forward, Trinidad James is dropping a new mixtape next Tuesday (I know, right) called 10 PC Mild (artwork below) and will feature production from the likes of Young Chop, Travi$ Scott and more.

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DMC Visits The Combat Jack Show

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The King Of Rock, Darryl McDaniels, raps harder than he ever did on this episode, spitting about coming up under the influence of the Cold Crush and the Furious Five, the rise of Run-DMC, the GOAT rap group, alcoholism, being an orphan, the death of Jam Master Jay and the eventual break up of the group. He also talks about his lifelong love for comic books and how he’s about to publish his own under his Darryl Makes Comics company. This interview is guaranteed tougher than leather.

Fat Joe Visits ‘The Breakfast Club’

Fat Joe will be heading to prison at the end of this month, so it was nice to see him visit The Breakfast Club to talk so candidly about what’s going on regarding his legal troubles. In addition, he spoke on 50 Cent, Big Pun (and his son), a supposed album that was supposed to happen with B.I.G. (!) and plenty more. Additional clip below.

Denzel Washington & Mark Wahlberg Give Their Favorite Rappers at 2 Guns Premiere

2 Chainz may be one of hip-hop’s biggest current stars but Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg have 2 Guns to shake the summer up. Starring a new action flick bearing the same name, these two Hollywood heavyweights are set to rock theaters this Friday when the movie makes it’s official premiere to the public. Earlier this week, VIBE was granted red carpet access to the film’s official New York screening and asked the guys what MCs are making noise in their iTunes. Can you guess who?