XXL Presents Jon Connor’s Show N’ Off Freestyle With Statik Selektah [Video]

Jon Connor is one of the 12 Freshmen on XXL’s 2014 Freshmen list revealed Mon., May 5, on BET’s 106 & Park. The newest signee to Dr. Dre’s Aftermath label has been setting the hip-hop world alight with his #ConnorSeason marketing plan, and dropped two installments of his Best In The World tribute mixtape series, spitting fire over Kanye West and The Notorious B.I.G. beats.

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Mistah F.A.B. On Battle Rappers, The Issue With DJ Mustard & Why Rappers Are Afraid To Freestyle [Video]

After delivering a dope freestyle over the 5 Fingers of Death, Mistah F.A.B sat down with Sway to discuss a few things in his music career. Oakland’s very own shared his thoughts about the Total Slaughter Battle and his thoughts about which rapper stole the show. Additionally, talked about his favorite battle rappers in the game right. F.A.B also shared his thoughts about his issues with DJ Mustard and how they ended the beef respectively as men between the two of them. He also mentioned how beef in the Bay is not meant to became a California war. The rapper also revealed some popular songs he has ghostwritten for. He went on to explain why rappers are afraid to freestyle. Look out F.A.B’s new mixtape and clothing line, Welcome to the Dopee Era.

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eMC Discusses The Evolution Of Battle Rap Culture [Video]

EMC sat down with VladTV to share their favorite battle stories from when they were coming up in the culture, with Masta Ace saying one was from high school when another student and him went back and forth with 50 other students watching them. The hip hop group reveals that battling in their prime is different than today in terms of the level of disrespect, with Wordsmith saying he doesn’t know if he could battle by today’s standards of over-aggression. However, they recognize that the essence and love of the culture is the same. Make sure to cop their new EP, “The Turning Point” in stores now.

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Common Talks Dating Several Celebrity Women [Video]

In addition to being a highly revered MC, Chicago’s Common has also become known for dating high-profile women including Erykah Badu, Serena Williams and Taraji P. Henson (he also reportedly dated Kerry Washington in 2007). In our exclusive interview with the rapper, Common breaks down just how difficult it can be to date someone in the public sphere, saying that it only becomes a real problem if the relationship itself is already shaky. “When everything is good, you kind of know how to protect it. Even if it’s people chatting about, ‘man they shouldn’t be together’ and this and that, when the love is there and you really in the relationship, you don’t care what nobody saying. But when things are a little shaky, that negative energy and negative talk kind of affects the relationship.” He shares how when he was with Badu she insisted that they keep their relationship private, which he thought was a good move, saying that while pursuing a public relationship is fine, one shouldn’t live for the public, but for themselves as naturally as possible.

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TrackBlasters Radio: 16.07.14

Da Wednesday Underground Flava – Underground & Old School Hip Hop Non-Stop Host: DJ P.R. Heatrock after heatrock – you know the motto! Record Of The Day: Statik Selektah feat. Joey Bada$$ & Freddie Gibbs – Carry On Playlist Mobb Deep feat. Ghostface Killah – Get Down (Remix) J57 feat. Meyhem Lauren, Action Bronson, Maffew Ragazino & Rasheed Chappell – Main Event (J57 Sample-Free Remix) Common – Speak My Piece Dilated Peoples – Good As Gone Dilated Peoples feat. Aloe Blacc – Show Me The Way Ab-Soul – Tree Of Life G-Unit – They Talked About Jesus Busta Rhymes feat. Eminem – Calm Down **Record Of The Day** Statik Selektah feat. Joey Bada$$ & Freddie Gibbs – Carry On G-Unit – Who Do You Love (Remix) Lil Herb – Just Bars ASAP Twelvyy – Xscape MellowHype – Bars YG & Blanco – Block Party Calez feat. Legit, Sherren Olivia & RA Foster – Reflections [audio:http://www.trackblasters.com/radio/shows/radioshow 16.07.14.mp3] Download here

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Syleena Johnson – Perfectly Worthless [Video]

Purchase the song here. *Viewers should know that this video was made with extreme thought and care in the subject matter and we urge that viewer discretion is advised* Syleena Johnson releases the first video from her highly anticipated “Chapter 6: Couples Therapy” album; “Perfectly Worthless.” It’s powerful, riveting and bold! And will leave viewers in awe, culminating with her most shocking and visually dynamic production to date. The video will kick off the singers collection of “Chapter 6” videos, which are more like short films; and will connect the dots with each single featured on the album. The video was directed by Tangie B. Moore. “Chapter 6: Couples Therapy” drops October 7, 2014.

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