Redman: “I Rank Eminem Up There With Biggie And Nas” [Video]

Though some of your favorite rappers have repeatedly mentioned Redman as their top emcee, the Brick City spitter remains humble as he is genuinely proud of their ongoing success in the rap game. “It just shows me that I did my job,” he expressed. Artists such as Ludacris and Eminem call Redman a favorite, and Em even went as far as to mention him on his “‘Till I Collapse” track back in 2002. Redman stated that he undoubtedly feels the same way towards the Detroit legend. “I rank him up there with Jay Z, Biggie and Nas,” he began. “So for me and him to feel the same way it’s just a level of respect that we both did our thing in the game and we take this hip-hop culture serious.” Redman understands that hip-hop has taken a sharp turn from where it used to be back in the day, so for hip-hop fans who “are reaching out to find that little, special something,” he promises to keep the essence alive. “My secret is going against the grain,” he reveals when asked how he has remained relevant. “I don’t know it all. I know how my era run but we[‘re] in a new world now. And you gotta learn to switch with the times.” The legendary act also speaks to the artists in this day and age whose careers don’t seem to be taking off without naming names. “For those people that work hard and really don’t get anywhere, they

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Lil Herb: “I Don’t Know Why I Didn’t Make The XXL Freshman Cover” [Video]

19-year-old Lil Herb has been around since the Chiraq movement has begun. And though acts like Chief Keef and Lil Bibby have been given a nod by XXL Magazine, young G Herbo – who created his own “XXL” track – is one of the rappers who has made a name for themselves but has never made the cut for the XXL Freshman Class. “I don’t know why I’m not on the cover to be honest with you,” he tells us in this VladTV exclusive. “I ain’t really gonna get into detail ’cause I could say some s***,” he adds as he looks into the camera. Though he hasn’t made it two years in a row, he does cite fellow artists who he feels “genuinely deserved” a spot on the cover. After naming Dej Loaf, Shy Glizzy and Fetty Wap, he makes sure to show love to his “big sis,” upcoming Chicago emcee Tink for putting on for their city. “Go look on Tink page, boy, she ain’t f****** around,” he states matter-of-factly. The Chi town native also delves into his idea for a Chicago tour featuring all of the prominent artists from the area right now. “I support my city. Period.”

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XXL Freshman 2015 Roundtable 1 w/ Tink, Kidd Kidd, K Camp & Raury [Video]

The first installment of the XXL 2015 Freshman Roundtable is finally here, featuring Tink, Kidd Kidd, K Camp and Raury. The 10 MCs in the 2015 XXL Freshman Class are DeJ Loaf, Fetty Wap, GoldLink, K Camp, OG Maco, Raury, Shy Glizzy, Tink, Vince Staples and the winner of the fan-voted 10th Spot, Kidd Kidd. Check out the XXL Freshmen performing live in Los Angeles at Club Nokia on Monday, July 13, 2015.

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