Kicks: Wale Uses Air Jordan III Flyers to Promote “The Gifted” Album 6.25.13

Wale have been coughing up that bread for a smart marketing tool by copping a lot of Air Jordan 3, some Cement, True Blues etc. He has been giving friends and such to promote his latest project “The Gifted” Album dropping June 25, 2013. He has been lacing folks such as Trinidad James and pals. Check out the pics after the jump…


Def Jams Records President, Joie Manda Calls It Quits To Move On Over To Interscope Records

The man behind the signing of Trinidad James is president no more. Well, at least not at Def Jam Records. Joie Manda has resigned today and let out a statement that fills us in a little bit on his plans. “I am truly grateful to Barry [Weiss], John [Janick] and Jimmy Iovine for this exciting new opportunity,” Manda said. That new opportunity being the new president of urban music for Interscope Records. While in this position, Manda will work with artists like Kendrick Lamar, French Montana and Eminem. Even the behind the artist guys have to make moves. CONGRATULATIONS, Joie! Drop down bottom for more of his statement.


(Video + Photos) XXL’s In-Coming Freshman Photo Shoot With Joey Bada$$, Kirko Bangz, SchoolBoy Q & MORE!

Here goes the incoming freshman of hip-hop. XXL recently did a photo shoot involving some of today’s hottest new artists and well, this is going to be a good one. We have a behind the scenes look into the freshman cypher that will go on and each artist – Joey Bada$$, Angel Haze (the only female), Ab-Soul, SchoolBoy Q, Logic, Dizzy Wright, Action Bronson, Kirko Bangz, Trinidad James, and Travi$ $cott – gets ready to bring some fire for Monster Energy drink and the rest of us to see. Drop down bottom and check it out.


(Video) Justin Timberlake & Jimmy Fallon “History Of Rap 4”

When I heard Justin Timberlake was going to be on Fallon for a week, I knew they were going to continue their “History of Rap” segment and they did! The duo covered classics from The Beastie Boys, Run DMC, Slick Rick, Salt-n-Pepa, LL Cool J and more before heading into recent songs from Trinidad James and Macklemore. Watch more below.


(Live Stream) The Def Jam Showcase At SXSW 2013

Check the fellas Juelz Santana, Big K.R.I.T., Fabolous, Trinidad James and more at the Def Jam showcase streaming live below!


NBA: LMAO! Check Out Kobe’s Response When Jordan Hill Calls Him Old!

Don’t mess with the Black Mamba, he ain’t playin! Last night Kobe was looking like he was back in the 90’s when he threw down a monster dunk over Josh Smith. After the game, teammate Josh Smith took to Twitter to give Kobe a compliment while still calling him old. A couple hours later, Kobe responded by channeling his inner Trinidad James. Lol. Check it out…


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