TODAY'S BEST MIX » rap

Will Smith Breaks Out Old-School Jam 'Summertime' on Letterman

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:50:30 +0000

A couple of nights ago, Will Smith stopped by David Letterman’s ‘Late Show‘ to promote his newest film ‘After Earth.’ But before he did, the one-time Fresh Prince delivered an impromptu summer jam. While making his way to the chair, Big Willie Style noticed the CBS Orchestra was playing a familiar tune: the rapper/actor’s ’90s favorite ‘Summertime.’ [...]

Epic Rap Battles of History Featuring Snoop [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 17:37:31 +0000

Past battles have pitted Bieber against Beethoven, Dr. Seuss against Shakespeare, and Doc Brown against Dr. Who. This time Snoop Dogg Lion is Moses in this “Epic Rap Battle of History.” His opponent? Santa Claus. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Doc Brown Takes on Doctor Who in Epic Nerd Rap Battle

Emerald Catron — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:50:11 +0000

It’s probably going to be hard to out-nerd this one. It’s Doc Brown, of ‘Back to the Future’ fame, against the Doctor from ‘Doctor Who.’ Doc does a pretty good job against not just one, but two reincarnations of the Doctor. (And without the help of Marty McFly, no less.) We would technically have to [...]

Yo, Angela! Tony Danza Raps About Brooklyn

Emerald Catron — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:12:32 +0000

It’s hard to imagine this video being any more Brooklyn, unless Tony Danza were to spin two plates with slices of pizza on them and be riding the Cyclone while he did this rap that is really just more of a rhyming list of famous people from Brooklyn. It’s almost three minutes long, and it’s [...]

"Parent Rap" Shows Moms + Dads Can Still Be Cool While Changing Diapers [VIDEO]

Nick Cooper — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 18:06:44 +0000

The storytelling nature of hip hop has transcended to the world of parenting, where you can still be cool even if you have a few kids. The music video follows a mom and dad through the day-to-day life of parents. Whether it be making it rain (coupons) or “makin’ that money ‘cuz it doesn’t grow [...]

Kelly Clarkson Covers Eminem's "Lose Yourself" in Detroit [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 18:42:03 +0000

Kelly Clarkson decided that Detroit--home of Eminem--would be a great place to bust out her rapping skills (well, singing a rap song) in front of thousands thanks to many fan requests. She dons a hoodie, and goes from "Texas to thug, yall." The best part is at the end when Kelly admits she had a mouth full of saliva and didn't know what to do with it.

Kendra Wilkinson Rapping Means 4th Horseman of Apocalypse Can't Be Far Behind

Mike Adams — Wed, 23 May 2012 18:09:47 +0000

This is exactly what we might have come to expect from Kendra Wilkinson, ex-Playmate, amateur sex tape producer and self proclaimed “Biggest Celebrity Fan” of the Olive Garden restaurant. In this promo video for ‘Kendra on Top’ (we see what you did there), the insanely hot sex symbol that used to date Hugh Hefner attempts [...]

Rapper Passes New Song On One Fan At A Time

K. Thor Jensen — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 17:26:21 +0000

No matter how you look at it, digital file sharing has changed the way we listen to music. When a record transforms into a stream of ones and zeroes, it can be blasted across the globe in the blink of an eye, but something special is lost in translation. Swedish rapper Adam Tensta is bringing [...]

Dad "Raps" to Fetal Monitor in Delivery Room [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:38:27 +0000

Some dads have a different way of showing their support for their baby mommas. Some practice breathing techniques, others give massages, and a few have passed out. This dad decided the fetal monitor had such a sick beat, he’d do a little free-styling while she was in labor. And checking her Facebook. After the [...]

Catching Up With Bud Bundy: Before There Was Eminem, There Was…David Faustino? [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:02:16 +0000

Ever wonder what happened to Bud Bundy after "Married...With Children" went off the air? Neither did I. David Faustino did an interview with "LA Weekly News" and I found out exactly what he's been doing since the old days, and how Will.I.Am credits Faustino with his success.

Oh, and he raps!

Hula Hoop Rap

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:20:06 +0000

You gotta love a grown man teaching you how to Hula Hoop and rapping about it at the same time. Even as a kid I could not Hula Hoop. Your assignment Northland is to follow this video and learn how to Hula Hoop again!

Forbes List of Hip Hop's Richest Revealed – Who is Number One?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:01:48 +0000

When it comes to making money in the hip-hop game, everybody is staring up at Jay-Z’s throne.

The 41-year-old rapper and mogul took in $37 million over the past year, making him the highest-earning hip-hop star. The $37 million includes record sales, a 10-year, $150 million deal with Live Nation and part ownership of the New Jersey Nets, among other investments.

'Harry Potter' Star Tom Felton to Launch Career As a Rapper

Mix 108 Staff — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:10:42 +0000

If you've ever watched the 'Harry Potter' films and thought to yourself, "What this movie really needs is for Malfoy to bust out some rhymes," you're in luck.

Tom Felton, 23, who plays Hogwarts badboy Draco Malfoy in the popular film franchise, just inked a recording deal with an independent label. His chosen musical path? Rap.

Beat Boxer Gives a History of Hip-Hop in 4 Minutes [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:17:37 +0000

French beat boxer Eklips performs an incredible, one-take medley of memorable hip-hop songs, from “Rapper’s Delight” to “Nuthin’ But a G Thang.” See if you can name all the songs he includes. [BuzzFeed]

Rapper Spits Rhymes at Unbelievably High Speed [VIDEO]

Tony Hart — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:25:35 +0000

YouTuber George Watsky posted a video that shows off his unbelievably fast rapping and it's quickly going viral. Skeptical of his skills? Watsky just might be the real deal: he included the lyrics as subtitles, so we know he's not spouting jibberish, and let his cat Chaplin wander slowly though the background, so we know he didn't speed it up in editing.