#BBB NEWS| Eminem Says “Hip-Hop Is In A Good Place,” Praises Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Drake & More

With the impending – and highly-anticipated – release of Southpaw, starring  Jake Gyllenhaal and 50 Cent, the film’s soundtrack has also rounded up some talk, thanks to its executive producer, Eminem.

In a new interview with The New York Times, Em discusses the theme behind the movie’s musical counterpart, as well his future in business, fatherhood, and whether or not he has begun working on his next solo album.

In chatting about crafting a soundtrack that “would remind you of the movie years down the road,” Eminem also gave his thoughts on today’s hip-hop scene.
Naming his favorites as Kendrick Lamar and Lil’ Wayne, the “Rap God” also gave kudos to Big Sean, Drake and Schoolboy Q. Assuring that “hip-hop” is in a good place, Em also talked the staying power of Jay Z, as well as the business minds of 50 Cent, Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. Check out a few excerpts from the interview below:

#BBB NEWS| Kendrick Lamar: TDE’s YouTube Channel Shut Down For Copyright Infringement [PHOTO]

Following Kendrick Lamar’s “The Blacker The Berry” artwork lawsuit, his Cali-bred Top Dawg Entertainment label are hitting some legal snags (an unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback) of their own.

Users who have tried to access TDE’s YouTube channel are blasted with a big, red banner that reads “Top Dawg Entertainment has been terminated because we received multiple third-party claims of copyright infringement regarding material the user posted.”