Kendrick Lamar got the ultimate co-sign when Jay-Z jumped on the official remix to “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe.” Still reveling in the moment, the Compton MC explained how the collaboration brought out the best in him.

Read the rest of this entry »

Kendrick Lamar teams with one of his idols, Jay-Z, on the official remix to his good kid, m.A.A.d city cut “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe,” produced by TDE’s own Sounwave. Young Guru previewed the track at SXSW last week, and now you can hear the full version, which features new verses from Kendrick and Jay.

“That’s the big homie. It’s one of them things, you know, you live up to and one of them moments to really challenge yourself and say ‘OK, that’s how I come in. Always looked up to the greats to be a great.’ So to actually be on a track with him, it’s an accomplishment,” Kendrick told MTV News.

Hear the streets of Compton and Brooklyn unite.

Read the rest of this entry »

Timbaland celebrated his 41st birthday with some of his best friends. The super-producer dined at Memphis BBQ spot Southern Hospitality in New York City on Thursday night. The guest list for the black-tie bash included his wife Monique Idlett, Missy Elliott, Jay-Z, Jamie Foxx, Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel, and even Chelsea Clinton.

“Happy Birthday Bro we come from the Bottom together my Nig! *drakevoice* Love u may God Bless u 2 C many More Bdays!” tweeted Missy to her longtime collaborator.

Timbo is enjoying his resurgence with Justin Timberlake’s critically-acclaimed new album The 20/20 Experience, for which he produced all 10 tracks. He has also been in the studio with Chris Brown, working on his next album.

Read the rest of this entry »

Kendrick Lamar is getting the ultimate co-sign from one of hip-hop’s greatest. Jay-Z has jumped on the official remix to “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe,” which Young Guru previewed during his set at SXSW in Austin, Texas. The good kid, m.A.A.d city cut contains new bars from Kendrick and a verse from the “God MC” Hov.

“Look inside of my soul and you can find gold and maybe get rich/ Trinidad James in four weeks, but now my album platinum and shit,” raps Kendrick before throwing it to Jay.

“Told you motherfu**ers all I do is ball/ No, I don’t remember you, I don’t intend to,” quips Mr. Carter.

Get a first listen to the remix before the full version drops.

Read the rest of this entry »

Justin Timberlake pulled double duty, hosting and performing on “Saturday Night Live.” For his first performance of the evening, a tuxedo-clad J.T. performed “Suit & Tie” off his upcoming album The 20/20 Experience, due March 19. Following an introduction from himself, he turnt up 30 Rock with some help from his band, the Tennessee Kids.

He even threw in a dig at Kanye West, who dissed the Timbaland-produced song at his London show.

“My hit’s so sick got rappers acting dramatic,” sang J.T.

His “Legends of the Summer” tourmate Jay-Z joined him onstage to spit his verse, dressed in all black with a Roc-A-Fella chain around his neck.

Justin returned later in the program to perform “Mirrors.” Watch both performances along with the full episode below.

Read the rest of this entry »

Kevin Liles celebrated his 45th birthday with a star-studded party in New York City last night. The music industry executive was joined by his friends and family at The Rec Room. Trey Songz and Estelle toasted their manager, and even Jay-Z showed up to pay his respect to the birthday boy. He blew out the candles on his cake before sharing a kiss with his wife Erika.

Read the rest of this entry »

Everyone from Jay-Z to Mariah Carey came out to celebrate 20 years of hits at So So Def’s anniversary concert in Atlanta on Saturday night. So So Def founder Jermaine Dupri put on for his city at ATL’s Fox Theatre with a night full of stars and surprises. The historic event featured performances from past and present So So Def artists including Bow Wow, Da Brat, Anthony Hamilton, Dondria, Jagged Edge, Xscape, and more.

Read the rest of this entry »

History will be made this summer when Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake team up for the “Legends of the Summer” stadium tour. After reports surfaced earlier this month, the pop megastar and hip-hop icon have made it official by announcing dates for the once-in-a-lifetime event.

Read the rest of this entry »