DAILY 09/29

pic via Associated Press

Nigel D of RTNY provides us with the best footage thus far of Hov kicking a brand new verse at the first show and grand opening of the state-of-the-arc, Barclay’s Center. Hov, in a PSA manner, dropped some knowledge for the fans about using your inner “genius” to achieve success and fulfilling your dreams. Along with bringing out fellow Brooklynite Big Daddy Kane, there were previous rumors that he also unveiled a Biggie hologram via his $400k stage, but it turns out that story was not true…contrary to the reports. It was simply a hi-res pic/vid [utilized] of the late BK rapper. Nonetheless, kudos to Jay for the sincere gesture. Peep the transcribed verse below–and watch it, he’s got ‘em shooters running rampant.

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DAILY 09/28

BlowHipHopTV captures some dope footage of A$AP Rocky and his A$AP Mob hitting the stage at Roseland Ballroom in NYC for a ridiculously turnt up live show, which also featured special appearances from Flatbush Zombies and Bodega BAMZ.

DAILY 07/16

A$AP Rocky brought the ruckus with his Mob crew at the Pitchfork Music Festival in the Chi, and up top he amps up the crowd with his rowdy cut “Pretty Flacko,” and below he brings down a bit on “Bass.” Hit the jump to officially check out all of the Mobbin’ mayhem.

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DAILY 06/29

In this snippet from our forthcoming A Night With… Kendrick Lamar feature, the California hailing emcee tears down the Electric Ballroom in Camden Town on his last night in London with his smash “Cartoon & Cereal” from his forthcoming major label debut album good kid, m.A.A.d city.–SoulCultureUK

DAILY 06/26

TDE’s Schoolboy Q is no stranger to New York and yesterday he came out to rock Central Park’s Summer Stage with other performers, Danny Brown and Childish Gambino. Although draped like a boxer in a very cozy sweat suit, Q definitely turnt it up for the crowd and kept his “Hands on The Wheel” after some excessive weed and brews in the backstage trailer.-BlowHipHopTV

Gambino’s set can be seen after the jump.

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DAILY 06/22

Ab-Soul headlined his first NYC show for the Hot97 x 2DBZ “Who’s Next Live” Showcase held at S.O.B.s. Proving himself to be one of the cornerstone members of the TDE collective and Black Hippy group, Soul was definitely prepared for the “Solo” performance as he got the crowd bumpin on almost every lyric from his new “Control System” LP and a few other Long Term classics.

DAILY 06/18

Young Jeezy turns it up for Birthday Bash 17 in Atlanta, GA and erforms “F*ck the City up” and then brings out Chief Keef, who over the weekend signed a deal with Interscope Records, to whom also gave him a movie deal and his own Beats headphones in the process. Visual by Christopher Wilkes

DAILY 06/12

Kicking off his Life Is Good promotional tour just right (June 8th), Nasir made some moves down to Massachusetts where he took over the stage at Centro Dance Club and performed a gang of his notable oldies and “The Don.” Here’s a recap via ConkreteMediaGroup above, as well as another lengthy [17 minute] clip after the jump courtesy of JuPreyPromotions.

Related: Footage of Nas’ Attempted “Jay-Z” Summer Jam Lynching Emerges [via HHWired]

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