Daily Dopeness: Eric B. Is President

Hopefully Obama is too.

DOWNLOAD: Eric B. & Rakim - "Eric B. Is President"

Until tomorrow...

Photos from Rock The Bells 2008 - Los Angeles

As you all know, Hip Hop Official was live+direct from the Glen Helen Pavilion in Los Angeles San Bernardino for the Rock The Bells Tour 2008. We took hundreds of photos from the event, featuring all your favorite rappers and your favorite rapper's favorite rappers.

I don't have to tell you that it was the Hip-Hop event of the year (Sorry Kanye). Everyone who performed ripped it. Not one person left unsatisfied... Well, except those that came to see MF DOOM.

Shout out to Jay Three Photogrpahy for the sick camera work.

Part 1.

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Part 2.

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We'll have video from the event coming this week...Stay Tuned.

I Came In The Door, I Said It Before...

Rakim Allah, aka the Microphone Fiend, aka The 18th Letter, aka The God Emcee sits down with DJ Green Lantern backstage at Rock The Bells in Boston. He's arguably the most influential emcee in hip hop, and been Moving Crowds for over 20 years. This is the definition of a hip-hop legend.

De La Soul / Rock The Bells 2008 Jump-Off.

The Rock The Bells 2008 festival kicks off tomorrow, and we threw this video of De La Soul together to get you ready. The tour will come through smashing a town near you soon, so get in where you fit in. With a lineup that features Nas, Tribe Called Quest, Pharcyde, Rakim, Meth & Red, and De La (just to name a few) it's sure to be the hottest event of the year. Stay tuned to Hip-Hop Official for your exclusive coverage. Chea.