Alongside Ed Lover, DJ and personality Doctor Dre rose to fame in the 90s through radio programs and hosting on Yo! MTV Raps, but unlike Ed, Dre has faded into the background in recent years. Turns out, he’s been battling diabetes complications that caused him to lose his vision completely, but thankfully, he doesn’t plan on letting it hold him back!
(Video) Throwback: Eazy-E Checks DJ Yella During A Live Interview!
With all of the attention that the legendary West Coast rap group NWA has been getting as of lately due to the Straight Outta Compton biopic, even people who are not diehard fans of the group are sparking an interest to know more. I came across a super dope throwback video of the NWA boys getting interviewed by Fab 5 Freddy from Yo! MTV Raps. When he asked the group who came up with the name for the album, DJ Yella said it was all him right before he was interrupted by Eazy-E – who then proceeded to curse at Yella and make it known he was the brains behind the title. All you hear is Freddy say, “That’s kind of raw” because it got so awkward that he had no idea what else to say. LMAO, CLASSIC! This should have definitely been in the movie. Check out the throwback clip below.
(Video) Fab 5 Freddy Goes BTS With Members Of N.W.A. For ‘Straight Outta Compton’
I’m literally counting down the days until Straight Outta Compton hits theaters. (August 14 – I’m so in there!) What’s dope about the film too is that they can get so creative with promo, and their latest viral piece does exactly that! There’s nostalgia all around as Yo! MTV Raps‘ legendary journalist Fab 5 Freddy sits down with the original members of N.W.A on the set, discussing their legacy as well as their thoughts on the biopic. So cool! Go behind the scenes of Straight Outta Compton with Fab 5 Freddy and N.W.A below.
(Video) Legendary Ed Lover Explains Why He Wouldn’t Go Back To “Yo! MTV Raps”
You had to be there for the early days of this amazing culture. What helped it thrive was MTV’s “Yo! MTV Raps.” Co-hosted by Ed Lover, the show was a platform specifically for hip hop. Unfortunately, you’d be hard pressed to see MTV play videos anymore — especially like before. Well, one TMZ cameraman caught up to Mr. Lover and asked if he’d take part in the resurrection of the show. Check his response after the jump.
(Video)Throwback: Notorious B.I.G. Speaks With Craig Mack & Freestyles On Yo! MTV Raps in ’95!
The late great Biggie Smalls chopped it up with Craig Mack and spit an exclusive freestyle in ’95 on Yo! MTV Raps. Check out the dope throwback footage after the jump.
Fashion: Stussy X Yo! MTV Raps Collection Available NOW!
Stussy just dropped a new collection with Yo! MTV Raps in which throwback pictures of classic hiphop stars. The shirts feature so many people like Brand Nubian, De la Soul, Ice T, and Slick Rick. Some also come in hoodies. I love this collection and the love it shows to hip-hop. I want every single one…whose buying?!! To browse and shop all styles via Stussy click here. Hit the jump for more pics…
