Stalley, Big K.R.I.T., Rich Homie Quan & Nelly @ BET Hip Hop Awards 2013 Green Carpet [Video]

HHS1987 was on this years 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards green carpet. We managed to link up with Stalley who talked to us about his “Honest Cowboy” mixtape being nominated mixtape of the year, more visuals coming and more. Watch the Hip Hop Awards Tuesday October 15 at 8P/7C! Interviews with Big K.R.I.T., Rich Homie Quan & Nelly after the jump.

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Stan Ipcus – How I Met Your Mother [Audio]

On “How I Met Your Mother” (prod. by Roga Raph), the first official release off Stan Ipcus’ Local Legend LP, the NY emcee/rap scribe tells his oldest son the story of his move home to New York after attending the University of Maryland, and his pursuit of a major label record deal, which ultimately led to him meeting his wife. In it, he mentions how he once rapped for Kanye West at Sony Studios, and performed with Matisyahu at Madison Square Garden. About Local Legend: White Plains, New York rapper Stan Ipcus is preparing to drop his debut album Local Legend on October 8, 2013. The 10 track album is made up of recordings that span the last decade and have never been officially released, and not only showcase his unique, suburban New York street style and production, but they also tell the story of his life as a semi-pro rapper turned husband/father of two young boys. His story is unique in that through his various highlights, successes, and affiliations, Stan got a healthy taste of rap stardom without ever leaving home to become a full-time rap artist, hence the title of the LP, Local Legend.

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Justin Timberlake & Rihanna On Alan Carr: Chatty Man (Full Show) [Video]

Justin Timberlake joins Alan for the 100th edition of Chatty Man, talking about his new film Runner Runner and performing Take Back the Night from his latest album. Heavyweight boxer David Haye also pops in, and there’s more music courtesy of R’n’B superstar Rihanna, singing “What Now” from her Unapologetic album.

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N.O.R.E. Taking A Step Back From The Game [Video]

“I think I need to step away from the game in totality as an artist per say, as N.O.R.E. to give these new artists their full shot.”Good Belt Gang is made up of Yung Reallie, City Boy D, Black Boy Cocca, Tweez and Money Ming and collectively they’ve inspired the 36-year old rapper to move on in his career. “Will I stop rapping? No, because I love to rap. But will I be putting out albums and will I be touring? That’s the part — I think I want to fully sit back and try and be a CEO,”

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