There’s good news and bad news when it comes to Mad Decent Block Party 2013. We’ll do the bad news first: the event is no longer free. Early Bird tickets are on sale for $20 bucks. Now for the good news: this year’s lineup is completely stacked: Major Lazer, Danny Brown, Rockie Fresh, Matt & Kim, Sasha Go Hard, RIFF RAFF and more are expected to perform. Check the site to see if the party is heading to a city near you. [MadDecentBlockParty]
Houston, there is no longer a problem. Earlier this month, Rihanna had to cancel shows in Dallas and Houston due to sickness. The singer is now ready to make amends: the shows have been rescheduled. Dallas’ American Airlines Center show will go down on November 11, while her Houston show at the Toyota Center will happen on November 14. [Billboard]
OK, this is cool. The folks at BlankOnBlank have released this unreleased interview of the Beastie Boys from 1985. In the five-minute clip the iconic rap group talks about everything from the origins of their name to how it was opening up for Madonna on her tour [BlankOnBlank]
After being gone from the scene for three years, our girl Kelis is coming back and she sounds as strong as ever. The singer just released “Jerk Ribs,” the first single from her upcoming album FOOD. Song is STRONG. Give it a listen, please. [Pitchfork]
Chuck D has made a career out of getting mad. This time he’s taking his anger out against fellow rap royalty. The legendary Public Enemy went to his Twitter and blasted Kanye West and Jay-Z for using the N-word on their hit single “N*ggas in Parris.” Is he right? [Yahoo]
