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Maybe it’s just me.. but I was thrown off for about 5 minutes today when I read that Justin Bieber was nominated for a BET Award this year. I literally was frozen in my chair. The dude is, like, the whitest of the white you can get, which is a little odd considering the BET Awards’ charter is something along the lines of recognizing the achievements of Black and minority artists in entertainment.

But I admittedly didn’t give Justin Bieber a chance… a couple of Youtube searches later this kid ain’t bad! So for that hasty prejudgment, JB I salute you, as well as the other white artists that have broken into the BET Awards with a nomination.

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Sam Rockwell is having a splendid year, ain’t he? Iron Man 2, Broadway… He recently appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon as a guest and does a little number which can be described as magical.

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Travis McCoy pulls Bruno Mars onstage to rock a live performance of Travis’ hit song making waves right now “Billionaire.” Lovin’ the quick Barret Strong cover right before “Billionaire”.

Travis McCoy ft. Bruno Mars – Billionaire (Live at Brooklyn Bowl) from Good*Fella Radio on Vimeo.

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Jay Electronica busts a quick freestyle on the side of the road in Nepal.

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Looks like electro goodness… I want to go.

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Sex Room ft Trey Songz(Behind the Scenes) from DTP TV on Vimeo.

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90s rapper Apache, of “Gangsta Bitch”-fame, died today. His music will be remembered.

On Friday, the Apache rapper famous for the hit single “Gangsta B—-” passed away due to an “undisclosed, protracted illness”. Apache whose real name was Anthony Teaks was part of the Flavor Unit rap crew and appeared on the album “45 King Presents: The Flavor Unit”. Apache’s hit song “Gangsta B”, produced by A Tribe Called Quest, made it as high as #11 on Billboard’s Hot Rap singles back in 1992.

It’s been noted by the co-founder of Flavor Unit Records that Apache was the string that brought other famous rap acts together for the Unit including Queen Latifah and Naughty by Nature. Other groups and rappers who were in “The Unit” included Freddie Foxxx, Chill Rob G, Confidential and Lakim Shabazz.

The Apache rapper had just 1 album to his credit, 1992′s “Apache Ain’t S-” which went as high as #66 on the US charts. He also released a follow up single in 1993 “Do Fa Self”. In addition to his own albums he made guest rap appearances on albums by 2PAC, Naughty by Nature and Fat Joe.

RIP to Anthony Teaks aka Apache, whose official age is still being acquired by various sources.

via Gather.com

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The People Under the Stairs have been grinding it out on this hip hop biz for a minute. Check out this dope video for their single “Trippin’ At The Disco”

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How about a little bit of a breakdancing robot to get you through your day? A b-bot, if you will.

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DJ Sleeper hit the internets with his signature 10 minute mix on video way back in September, but I’m barely getting around to checking it out…boy was I missing out!  He showcases some deft turntablism skills along with the most energy I’ve ever seen someone mixing with when they’re outside the club environment.  Click above to watch the vid.

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