In the second episode of The Process with Peter Rosenberg, Eve breaks down how she got into the rap game.
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.
Stalley Speaks On ‘Honest Cowboy’ With Revolt TV
Stalley speaks on his ‘album before the album‘ which drops this Thursday, courtesy of Revolt TV.
Laila Ali Apologizes To Kanye & Kim Over Baby Name Comments
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.
2 Chainz Speaks On ‘B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time’, Cover Artwork
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2 Chainz speaks in-depth about the cover artwork for his upcoming album Based On A T.R.U. Story II: Me Time (which apparently wasn’t a simple agreed upon decision), going up against his star Hip-Hop peers musically and more.
New ‘Trapped In The Closet’ Episodes Are ‘Two Months’ Away, According To R. Kelly
R. Kelly just told us the new chapter in his incredible “Trapped in the Closet” saga is only a “couple months” away!!!!!! – TMZ
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.
Fat Tony (@FatTonyRap) P&P Interview
Houston’s Fat Tony talks region-less music, DJ Screw and more in a new interview with Pigeons & Planes. This guy has been working his ass off and its finally paying off, so check in with him. Full interview here.
DMC Visits The Combat Jack Show
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.
Big Sean Breaks Down ‘MILF’
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‘MILF’ (featuring Nicki Minaj & Juicy J) is one of the upcoming tracks from Big Sean’s Hall Of Fame (which drops August 27th), and while riding with MTV, Sean spoke on the meaning of the song.
Solange – Vitaminwater/FADER Interview With Miss Info
After her performance at Brooklyn’s Atlantis Super Wash Center, Solange talks to Miss Info about her move to New Orleans, schooling her son on music and her conceptual fourth album.
Inside The BOX.: Smoke DZA
JUKEBOX:DC & AMxPLUGG kicked it with Smoke DZA before he hit the stage at the Under The Influence tour. Smoke DZA spoke on how he came up with his name, ghostwriting, the best weed while on the tour, new music, working with Fat Trel and more.
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.
Marion Barry Curses Geraldo Rivera Out On His Own Show
Marion Barry was on Geraldo Rivera’s show and it got ugly after Rivera spoke on Marion Barry being in jail for smoking crack.
Robin Thicke Hangs Out On ‘The View’
Robin Thicke chats with the ladies on The View before performing his hit ‘Blurred Lines’.
Twin B – Link Up TV Interview
Twin B speaks on the consequences of an artist signing to the wrong label or management with Link Up TV.
Take A Look Inside ‘Hear Ye Him’ With No Malice
The shortest, yet most-informative-for-its-time-frame interview ever.
Sit with No Malice and RE-TV as they take a look inside his forthcoming Hear Ye Him album, due for release on 8/8.
Talib Kweli On The Combat Jack Show (Episode 3)
Talib Kweli speaks on the internet stealing his music, the whole “conscious rapper” thing, working with Lil’ Wayne & Mack Maine (and what the fans thought)* and more.
*Didn’t Kweli already show you fools what he can do outside of that “conscious” realm?
Spike Lee On Hot 97
Spike Lee gets at Rosenberg…taking pics with Miami Heat, Tyler Perry beef & raising money for new movie…
Diddy & Ciara Visit Kris Jenner’s Show
Sean “Diddy” Combs serves as co-host; music sensation Ciara along with Olympian Summer Sanders along with a “Spoiled Fashionz” kid show and a body painting demonstration.
Busta Rhymes Reveals Features For ‘Twerk It’ Remix
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During MTV’s RapFix, Busta Rhymes revealed to Sway that the official remix to ‘Twerk It‘ (which was originally remixed by Nicki Minaj until that became the official version, I guess) will feature T.I., French Montana, Ne-Yo, Vybz Kartel (!) & Jeremih.
Flo Rida Returns To ‘Sway In The Morning’; Speaks On Diplo Diss
Flo Rida and his ladies stopped by Sway’s morning show to speak on Diplo’s accusations that he stole his video concept (I’m going to say he did….sorry), current relationship status and more.
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?
JAY Z On ‘Real Time With Bill Maher’
In addition to his performance art video that premiered tonight, Hov was also one of the guests on Bill Maher’s show. While there, he spoke on his issues with Harry Belafonte, fame and fortune, the possibility of being in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and much more.
On a side note, didn’t Maher come up with the ‘New Rules’ first? Never mind, just watch the interview.