During his promotional run of Red Hook Summer, Spike Lee swung by Big Boy’s Neighborhood and spoke on a whole array of topics. He talked about introducing big actors like Halle Berry and Samuel L. Jackson in his movies. Plus, he mentions the Michael Jackson documentary focused on the making of the Bad album – and even touches on the differences between him and Tyler Perry.

Keep an eye out for tomorrow’s video where he speaks on who the best player of the NBA is.
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While Lupe Fiasco hung out in Big Boy’s Neighborhood, he did something unconventional — he cut off a lock of his hair and gave it away via @BigBoy’s Twitter. He discussed why he decided to grow his hair out, plus speaks on paving the way for rapper/skateboarders.

You’re welcome to all the rapper/skateboarders. Where were you when I was being dissed and chased?… Shout out to all the rapper/skateboarders. I did the foot work for you. Enjoy yourself. It’s fantastic.

Watch below!

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"Lupe Fiasco Cuts a Lock of His Hair and Gives it Away on Big Boy’s Neighborhood"

Yesterday, Nas swung by Big Boy’s Neighborhood to talk about Life is Good, and even gave the crew a mini performance of his first written rhyme from age 8. Today, Nas is back and gives us an insight on his writing process and songs he wishes he wrote. Aside from that, he talks about his relationship with Amy Winehouse and the original concept for Cherry Wine, and speaks on advice from Biggie.

Watch below as Big Boy also asks his notorious Raft Question. If Nas was on raft… in the middle of the ocean… and could only save one rapper… Jay-Z or Kanye West… who would he save?

Nas went from Life’s a B*tch to Life is Good and hung out with Big Boy’s Neighborhood to speak on the transformation. Not only does the well seasoned rapper elaborate on the writing process behind Bye Baby and Kelis’ reaction to the song — but he also remembers his first ever written rhyme (from when he was 8 years old), and performs it for the crew.

Watch below.
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"Nas Remembers his First Rap and talks Kelis in Big Boy’s Neighborhood"

We’ve got our own Olympics going on in Big Boy’s Neighborhood. Take a look at our 100-meter Hallway Hurdles with Louie G. Enjoy surprise attacks from Fuzzy Fantabulous, Krystal Bee, Rikki Martinez and Big Boy.

See below.
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"Big Boy’s Neighborhood Olympics: Louie G Does the 100-Meter Hallway Hurdles"

A balut is a fertilized duck embryo that is boiled and eaten in the shell. Popularly believed to be an aphrodisiac and considered a high-protein, hearty snack, balut are mostly sold by street vendors.

In honor of the 2012 Olympics, Louie G takes on Big Boy’s Foods from Around the World Olympic Challenge.

Watch below!
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"Sponsored by Jackie Knoff: Louie G eats Balut from the Philippines in celebration of the Olympics"

Nick Cannon stopped by Big Boy’s Neighborhood this morning, and along with talking about the perks of being married to Mariah Carey, he unknowingly walks into an ‘Oh Session’ with the crew.

Watch below as the Neighborhood starts Wild’n Out on him.

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Along with all the support that Frank Ocean has received after his personal letter to his fans, a lot of questions have since arose too. In this recent interview with The Guardian, he speaks on his feelings since releasing his letter, and why he chose not to change the lyrics to his songs.

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Rick Ross, called in to Big Boy’s Neighborhood today to talk about, none other than, his upcoming album, God Forgives, I Don’t. In his conversation with Big Boy, he talks about what inspired him to create his Untouchable Empire, Maybach Music Group — and even speaks on being in-studio with Jay-Z and Dr. Dre for his much anticipated song, 3 Kings.

“That’s the biggest collaboration in Hip Hop this year.”

Listen to the two bosses, below.
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DIDDY SHOWS US HOW HE TURNS HIS HOME INTO A CLUB FOR NBA FINALS AND FIGHT NIGHT VIEWING PARTIES!

Watch below!
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"Diddy’s Ciroc House Party"

On this edition of #MarioMondays, the soulful crooner hopped on Twitter to talk to his fans, release his latest song Bed Love, & explain the lyrics behind it.

#BedLove is about a Man who’s lusted without love so much that when love comes along his default is lust.He hopes to learn how to love her. We made sure the lyrics were real. Though it can seem a lil contradicting, it’s a honest place for a man to be at times. #bedlove #MarioMondays. The record is called #BedLove produced by my fam @YoungYonny who also produced “Say Ahh” for @TreySongz #bedlove #MarioMondays

Listen below. What do you think?

Ciroc was in the building at our sister station, Hot 97′s biggest concert of the year — Powerhouse is only 2 weeks away! Wait ’til you see what we have planned!

Watch what happened at Summer Jam below.
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The track, Go Time, was produced by the group (under their production name “Stereotypes”) and is featured on the re-release of their album, The Fifth of Never (Gold Cup Edition). The album also has features from Miguel, JoJo, Sterling Simms, Rhye and Travis Garland. Listen to the down-souf track below and download the album HERE.

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"New Music: JON MCXRO ft. Bun B. – “Go Time”"

Friend of the Neighborhood, Vicente Fernandez, spoke to Big Boy about something very exclusive — his very last tour. Yes, Vicente Fernandez is taking a step away from the stage to spend time with his family.

Hear the full interview, plus Big Boy singing along with the legend, below. What’s your favorite Vicente song?
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"Vicente Fernandez makes a big announcement with Big Boy"

Fox News/Huffington Post/CBS latest story is a testament of how music soothes. Sgt Leo Dunson, an Army Veteran with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), uses rap to heal his war wounds. His stress effected him so much that at one point Leo Dunson wanted to die and put a gun to his temple and pulled the trigger — but the loaded weapon misfired.

Dunson so far has transcribed his traumatic experience, training and service as an infantryman, to five albums in four years. Another indication that music indeed is therapy.

See more on the article HERE and watch Sgt Leo Dunson video below.
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