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sB! INTERVIEW: B.o.B & Dean’s List x Photo + Video

A few weeks back, the University of Maryland held its annual spring concert, Art Attack. This year featured Boston-based hip-hop group The Dean’s List and Grammy-nominated rapper B.o.B. We got a chance to hang out with the college crowd and have a talk with B.o.B about his career. Take a look at the video below, and photos after the break…


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INTERVIEW: Jeremy Scott x CNN

CNN decided to make a segment for the highly original adidas designer, Jeremy Scott. He speaks on his outlandish designs in shoes and fashion, the purpose for the shoes and how he was able to convince adidas to collaborate with his designs.


VIDEO: Wale x ESPN First Take Debate

Wale joined Rob Parker and Skip Bayless on ESPN’s First Take debate yesterday to discuss how far the New York Knicks would go in the playoffs which kick off soon. Check the video below:


VIDEO: ESPN x Michael Jordan Commercial

Pretty funny commercial, poking fun of the generic and common name that is ‘Michael Jordan’ and the attitudes of the public’s feelings on sports and players. Similar to the CBS show, Same Name…take a look at the commercial below:


NEWS: Q-Tip Signs With G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam

It’s official that Q-Tip is the latest addition to Kanye’s G.O.O.D. Music. The Last Zulu is his new project that is slated to be released next year. Check out some statements that he made about the deal below:

“I’m excited to be a part of the great iconic Def Jam label,” Q-Tip said in a statement. “I’m humbled to be part of such a storied history.”

 “As far as G.O.O.D. Music, I’m excited to solidify my working relationship with Kanye,” Q-Tip said, “and I look forward to all the opportunities that lie ahead in our partnership. I will do my best to present the most cutting edge music I can.”

INTERVIEW: Kendrick Lamar & Dr. Dre x Big Boy’s Neighborhood

After a lot of great responses from their new track, it’s interesting to see them interviewed especially by Big Boy. Check out the Power 106 interview of Kendrick and Dre (who was called in on the phone) below:


VIDEO: Nike Nando x SXSW Vlog (Day 1-3)

The homie Nike Nando was down in Austin, Texas for the SXSW event as you all know. His camp followed him around during his visit there and composed this Vlog which showcases his time around there in three day span along with some people and artists he ran into while exploring…


INTERVIEW: A$AP Mob & Kendrick Lamar x Nardwuar

Nardwaur has been in Texas for SXSW, so it was the perfevct opportunity to interview plenty of artist and creep them out with all the facts they wouldn’t think he would know. Definitely entertaining watching the A$AP Mob, these guys are hilarious. Check out their interview below and Kendrick Lamar’s after the jump…

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VIDEO: A Day In The Life of ScHoolboy Q

On February 17th, Creative Revolution Union put together a charity concert with TDE’s ScHoolBoy Q in Atlanta, Georgia. ScHoolBoy Q performed in front of a packed out crowd in Atlanta and the event raised over 500 canned goods and nearly $1000 for Hosea Williams Feeds the Hungry. This video documents ScHoolboy Q’s experience leading up to his first headlining concert in Atlanta, Georgia. The mini documentary features appearances from DJ Drama and many others. The film was shot and directed by Cam Kirk and Christopher Wilkes.


sB! INTERVIEW: Nike Nando x Photo + Video

We met up with DMV artist Nike Nando a while back to discuss his upcoming project, Spread Love, the follow up to his Top-10-of-2011 mixtape Love Day. Check out the the video interview below…


NEWS: Shooting at Nipsey Hussle Show in Arizona

Reportedly thirteen people were shot while outside waiting for the Nipsey Hussle performance at a nightclub in Arizona. The police report that two men who fled the scene and are currently being searched for, also two of the victims are said to be in critical condition. Nipsey took to his twitter to respond to the situation all while not even performing that night,..

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INTERVIEW: ScHoolBoy Q x FaderTV

It’s not surprising that FaderTV was able to conduct a quick interview with ScHoolBoy Q after they had fellow TDE member, Kendrick Lamar covering their latest issue 78. He discussing his passion for music as well as what’s expected from him in the future…


INTERVIEW: Iggy Azalea x The Introduction w/ Karen Civil

Here is an interview upcoming Australian female rapper, Iggy Azalea did with Karen Civil. She discusses a few rumors about ghost writing and what it’s like working with T.I. Take a look below:


RANDOM: Wiz Khalifa “Strictly For My Taylors” Letter

Besides twitter, many celebrities have gotten their on Tumblr accounts which is a better platform to speak to fans and post content of their interests, whereabouts and other endeavors. Wiz Khalifa took to his Tumblr to reveal some things he had on his mind, which was very personal and speaking about how he feels about his career currently in relation to his family as well and how it’s effected him. Giving a little advice to his fans as well, you can definitely tell that through out all he’s been through that he is still humble and an average guy in the crazy entertainment world filled with pressures and certain expectations. That of which he has been receiving a lot more especially after dating Amber Rose, which he speaks on as well. Read the entire letter after the break and give us your thoughts on what he’s speaking on…follow his tumblr while your at it: thelvlsix.tumblr.com.

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RANDOM: A$AP Rocky & Pharrell Williams in the Studio

Pharrell has gotten a hold of hip-hop’s latest phenomenon, A$AP Rocky stopped by in the studio in Miami while on his tour. Take a look at some photos from their meet up…

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MAGAZINE: A$AP Rocky x Interview (Feb 2012)

A$AP Rocky and the entire Mob have been making moves everywhere. It reminds us of Odd Future less than a year ago. We aren’t upset though and as they are preparing for their tour kicking off soon, Rocky is featured in Interview Magazine along with his other A$AP members. Check out an excerpt from the interview and the black and white spread below. Photography by Gregory Harris is sick!

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AUDIO: A$AP Ferg – Death B4 A Million

A$AP Ferg from the Mob releases this new track that was a tribute to Aaliyah’s birthday, which was on the 16th of this month. It’s so tough with the chopped and screwed remix of her “Back & Forth” hit and then transitions to a cover of the Bone Thug classic “Thuggish Ruggish Bone”. Take a listen to “Death B4 Million” below and download link available as well. To get to know Ferg a little more, check out his interview with BlowHipHopTV inside…

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sB! INTERVIEW: Marky P x Photo + Video

We met up with DMV rapper Marky P last week to talk to him about his past two mixtapes, Composition 101 and Second Semester. He also gave us the scoop on his upcoming project Composition 102 and his growth as an artist. Check out the video below.


INTERVIEW: Frank Ocean x BBC

BBC decides to interview Odd Future’s Frank Ocean, which is definitely a good look and kind of random. Check out him discussing his inspiration, playing live, Odd Future, working on videos for Swim Good and Novacane with director Nabil Elderkin and his hopes for the year ahead.


VIDEO: Jimmy Kimmel x Twitter Commercial for Kanye’s DONDA

In case you missed it, Kanye Went on a twitter ‘rant’ as many called it a few days ago. He basically spoke on the happenings of his DONDA fashion company in which his Kanye West clothing line is formated from along with his thoughts on getting to that place and recollection of many various memories and thoughts. While many enjoyed to get to know Kanye in his 86 tweets, others were pretty annoyed and made fun of him as most love to do. The next day, Jimmy Kimmel Live decided to poke fun at some of the tweets Ye published and created a Twitter Commercial for DONDA:


INTERVIEW: A$AP Rocky x BlowHipHopTV

BlowHipHopTV does an amazing interview with A$AP Rocky as they capture how he interacts in his city of Harlem as well as him in performances, A$AP really speaks on his coming up on music and his thoughts on his movement. You also get a behind the scenes at their first stop on the Club Paradise Tour at Penn State..peep another video inside:

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TV: MTV’s Punk’d Returns March 2012

For those of you who weren’t tuned in to MTV on New Years Eve to hear the news and watch the sneak peak of Punk’d, we are letting you know that the comical celebrity hidden camera prank show is returning back on air March 19, 2012. Although the original host, Ashton Kutcher, isn’t coming back other celebrities will take turns hosting the episodes of the show, including Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, Bam Margera and more. Aside from the countless number of reality shows and series filled with baby drama and other boring storylines, it seems MTV is turning it back to a more fun direction as they started with the return of Beavis and Butthead. Do you think they should bring back more comedy shows like Wild’N Out as well? Or more music inclined shows such as TRL and SuckerFree?


sB! INTERVIEW: Marty x Photos + Video

Before the semester ended…we decided to step out of the DMV and catch up with an artist from Delaware who goes by the name of Marty. We conducted an interview which we have for you here…even though we didn’t do are usual mini photo shoot, we have some stills from the interview and an exclusive freestyle from Marty at the end as well.

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INTERVIEW: Young Jeezy x The Breakfast Club (Power 105.1)

The Breakfast Club over at Power 105.1 interviewed Young Jeezy to discuss Big Meech, Rick Ross and his beef with DJ Envy. Check out part 2 when he speaks on getting his rap career started in Atlanta after the break. Definitely a must watch:

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