Check out J. Cole performing his tracks “Who Dat” and “Higher” at Lollapalooza this past weekend.
Looks like it was a great time, maybe one day I’ll make it out there.
-SHIFT
Bringing you another exclusive interview! Check out Connie K interviewing the lovely Michelle Martinez!
You can see Michelle featured in this video “All it Takes” here: -Swag.
Usher and Chris Brown were among the performers at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday (May 20) in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The airing also featured a special Whitney Houston tribute by singer-songwriter John Legend and singer-actress Jordin Sparks. Whitney’s teenage daughter Bobbi Kristina and sister-in-law Pat Houston took the stage to accept the Millennium Award in behalf of the late and great superstar. Check out video of that belowalong with photos/video of Alicia Keys, Goodie Mob and more. Via Concrete Loop
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Whitney Houston Tribute – 2012 Billboard Music Awards
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Chris Brown performs – 2012 Billboard Music Awards
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Usher performs – 2012 Billboard Music Awards
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Alicia Keys & Stevie Wonder – 2012 Billboard Music Awards
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10 years ago, 50 Cent came out with Eminem & Dr. Dre and dominated everything in the rap world. Dropped the grammy nominated and 8 time platinum record, Get Rich or Die Trying.
50 performing Get Rich or Die Trying in its entirety live at SXSW. Shady came out and rocked it (but no Banks!). Unfortunately I was unable to attend, but best believe I watched the entire video. The entire set was awesome!
Unfortunately, the video was taken down so here’s a part of the show:
People really forgot about 50 man…
Evo
Check out Drake and Tyga performing the Remix of “The Motto” while sharing the stage with E-40 at Wild Jam 2011. This beat is hot right now! -Swagneto
Kanye West and Jay-Z performed “Ni**as in Paris” on the runway at Victoria’s Secret’s Fashion show tonight. Check out the video here:
Kanye West also performed “Stronger” in a tribute to his late mother, Donda West:
-Swagneto

If you missed the performances on Black Girls Rock last night you are in luck. Check em out here at RiseandGrnd.
Jill Scott - Womanifesto/Hate On Me
Mary J. Blige - My Life
Melanie Fiona - This Time
Erykah Badu - Appletree
Estelle - Thank You
Elle Varner - Only Wanna Give It to You
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Drake talks about wanting to extend his tour dates to college venues in order to show love to the people that supported him since day 1.
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-Swagneto