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DJ Khaled Gets Kanye & T-Pain To Go Hard

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The last time we saw Kanye West in the same room with DJ Khaled, he was subjected to the mouth of the South’s performance of “Out Here Grindin’.” What seemed to be yet another example of Khaled going overboard, it apparently wasn’t that painful because the two got together again with T-Pain to record “Go Hard,” possibly from Khaled’s forthcoming Def Jam album We Global.

The single that leaked today features production by the Runners, and Kanye back on the auto-tuner. It’s nothing like the celebratory G.O.O.D. music anthem, “Grammy Family” from Listennn: The Album, but ‘Ye seems a little more into it than the time Khaled held him hostage backstage on the Glow In The Dark tour. Listen to the track below.

August 18, 2008 | Permalink | 1 Comment
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YouTubin’: Tropic Thunder’s Brandon T. Jackson

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All the press attention for Ben Stiller’s Tropic Thunder, which opens tomorrow, has gone to Robert Downey Jr. and his controversial turn in blackface. We’ve seen the film, and Downey definitely deserves dap for an awesome performance.

But let’s not forget the real black guy in the mix—newcomer Brandon T. Jackson. His name may not be on the marquee, but the comic caught our eye with a spot-on portrayal of a rapper-turned-actor in Stiller’s war-movie troupe. We heard the role was originally supposed to go to Mos Def, but there’s no way he could’ve done a better job. We caught up with Brandon to go over five YouTube clips related to the film and his career…

August 12, 2008 | Permalink | Comment
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Trendhumper: Top Hats

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When folks set out to get their grown man on, usually they’re referring to a fine tailored suit. But it takes a special type of person to take this formal look to the next level with eye-catching accent pieces like the top hat.

For the past year, T-Pain has seldom been seen without a top hat. At this week’s BET Awards, the rapper turned singer made another spectacle of himself, this time draped in paisley print from head to toe. Oversized hats have been seen in the urban music world before—let’s not forget Busta’s massive fluorescent Dr. Seuss caps—but never like this. Will the top hat trend take off? Vote “hump” or “dump” below.

June 27, 2008 | Permalink | 6 Comments
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Trendhumper: White Shades

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During these sunny months, more and more folks seem to be reaching for a pair of white sunglasses, the icing on any hot weather outfit. From the squared look seen on T-Pain to a cheap pair of frogskins prefered by surfers and skaters, these lenses are everywhere.

Pioneered in the hip-hop world by D4L’s Fabo, the trend has risen to absurd heights in the last year thanks to Soulja Boy’s white out glasses and Kanye West’s shutters. Actually “seeing” has apparently taken a back seat to forging a unique style. Will this trend make it through the summer or die a much deserved death? “HUMP” or “DUMP” the white shades look after the jump.

May 30, 2008 | Permalink | 3 Comments
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