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ScHoolboy Q Decodes “Hoover Street,” Speaks On Drug Addicted Uncle [VIDEO]

Reviews are in, and critics and fans alike have applauded the vivid detail of life as a drug dealing gang member in Los Angeles that is ScHoolboy Q’s debut album, Oxymoron. A track titled “Hoover Street” is perhaps the most captivating display of that lifestyle, and today, the TDE rapper breaks down the lyrics on […]

Pusha T Decodes “King Push,” Says Rappers Being “Drug Affiliated” Is “My Fault” [VIDEO]

Pusha T‘s new album, My Name Is MyName, sprung a leak, and is legally streaming. You can also get more insight into the project’s opening track, “King Push” from the Clipse rapper himself.

Big Sean Decodes “First Chain” With Life+Times [VIDEO]

Big Sean is the latest artist to appear on Life+Times’ “Decoded” series. The G.O.O.D. Music MC’s song of choice was his Hall of Fame standout “First Chain,” which features Nas and KiD CuDi.

Beastie Boys Memoir Set For 2015 Release

Always daring to be different, the remaining members of the Beastie Boys – Michael “Mike D” Diamond and Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz – have signed a deal to pen an off-kilter memoir for Random House’s Spiegel & Grau.

Juicy J Decodes “Bandz A Make Her Dance” With Life + Times

Life + Times “Decoded” series usual’y takes a look at some of the more intricate lyrics that demand a little bit more attention paid to understand the lyrics. This isn’t one of them.

Kendrick Lamar Decodes The True Story Behind “Sing About Me/Dying Of Thirst” [VIDEO]

Kendrick Lamar was the latest guest on Life + Times’ Decoded. In this episode, Kendrick breaks down one of the more emotional songs on his memorable debut album, good kid, m.A.A.d. city.

Big Boi Decodes “Lines” & “Mama Told Me” With Life + Times [VIDEO]

Big Boi’s newest solo album, Vicious Lies & Dangerous Rumors is set to hit the stores this Tuesday, December 11th.

Mac Miller Decodes “PlaneCarBoat” [VIDEO]

Continuing Jay-Z’s Life + Times series, Decoded, Mac Miller decodes his verse on “PlaneCarBoat,” with Black Hippy’s Schoolboy Q. After previously finding out the true meaning of “Fanute” with French Montana, Mac decides to kind of let you into his mind.

French Montana Breaks Down “Stay Schemin,” Explains “Fanute” [VIDEO]

French Montana was the next rapper up to bat on Life + Times: DECODED. In this episode, the Moroccan MC from the Bronx breaks down his star-making verse on the hit song, “Stay Schemin” off of Rick Ross’ Rich Forever mixtape.