Saigon Talks Getting Locked Up At 16 Over Shooting [Video]

Saigon opens up about getting arrested at 16 for shooting at a random person who bumped into him on the street, an incident which ended up injuring an innocent bystander. He details what it was like being locked up at such a young age and reveals why he was determined to educate himself while behind bars. Before being locked up, Saigon explains how he got into a violent way of life when he was just 12, and says that his “stupid” past actions have made him want to be a better parent to his son. Adding to his story, Saigon reveals that having an absentee father led him to be raised by the streets, which still affects him today.

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Ice Cube On The Breakfast Club [Video]

The west coast OG stopped by the Breakfast Club earlier today to chop it up with DJ Envy, Charlamagne Tha G*d and Angela Yee about various things. They talked about Cube’s upcoming movie ‘Ride Along’ with Kevin Hart, his upcoming album Everything’s Corrupt coming out in May, Cypress Hill accusing Cube of stealing a hook from them, past beefs with others, N.W.A. movie, if we’ll get a new ‘Friday’ movie, and more.

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TrackBlasters Radio: 17.01.14

Da Fat Friday Afternoon – The Official Soundtrack To Your Weekend Host: DJ P.R. Happy Friday ya’ll! Record Of The Day: French Montana & Coke Boys feat. Wiz Khalifa & Snoop Dogg – All For You Playlist Beyonce – Blow 7 Days Of Funk – Do My Thang Justin Timberlake – TKO Lorde – Tennis Court **Record Of The Day** French Montana & Coke Boys feat. Wiz Khalifa & Snoop Dogg – All For You Childish Gambino feat. Chance The Rapper – The Worst Guys Childish Gambino – Crawl Raekwon feat. Assassin & Melanie Fiona – Soundboy Kill It ASAP Ferg feat. Shabba Ranks, Busta Rhymes & Migos – Shabba (Remix) Earl Sweatshirt feat. Tyler, The Creator – Whoa ASAP Nast feat. Method Man – Trillmatic Mac Miller feat. Future – Earth Drake feat. Jay-Z – Pound Cake **Throwback** Aaliyah feat. Jay-Z – We Miss U (Remix) Aaliyah – One In A Million [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 17.01.14.mp3] Download here

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Truck North – Murder By Mourning [Mixtape]

Philadelphia-reppin’ reader fave and Legendary Roots Crew affiliate Truck North has let go his latest project, Murder By Mourning. Included on the free, nine-track set is previously-released, Booth-approved single “The Man.” Guest appearances include frequent collaborators and Philly neighbors Black Thought, STS and The 3rd, while production is handled by Dante Lewis, Khrysis, Rashad and The Wurxs.

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