XXL’s Freshmen ’10 Live concert went down last night (March 31) at New York City’s Highline Ballroom.
The show, hosted by DJ Envy of Power 105.1 and sponsored by MTV2 & Corona, was packed from wall to wall with fans waiting to see their favorite freshmen and the headliner for the evening, Cam’ron. -XXL
[via Mikey Fresh]
[Cam’ron & Vado “Stop It 5” + “Ric Flair” via RR]
[Vado’s “Large On The Streets” (Big L Tribute) via RR]
The night started off with a set by Jay Rock. The gruff voiced MC brought along up-and-coming Compton rapper, Kendrick Lamar, to play hype man, as he performed a handful of of his mixtape staples, including the hit single “All My Life.”
Freddie Gibbs followed, starting off his set list with “Womb to the Tomb,” his collaboration with fellow classmate Pill.
The Gary, Indiana rep later brought out Jay Rock to premiere their duet off his upcoming Str8 Killa No Filla mixtape, “Rep to the Fullest.”
[via Mikey Fresh]
[Freddie Gibbs ft. Jay Rock “Rep To The Fullest” via RR]
[Pill “Ok Denn” via RR]
When Nipsey Hussle arrived, his entourage clashed with Rock’s flamed up crew backstage but it was all love. Both crews celebrated unity by shaking hands with one another in the midst of throwing up their hoods. L.A. transplant Gibbs and Neighborhood Nip even took shots of Hennessy with Jay Rock in honor of his birthday.
[Nipsey Hussle “Killer” + “Hussle In The House” via TMG]
Next up was Kanye West protege Big Sean, who performed his popular song, “Getcha Some” and a new track called “Fuck You Doin’ (Bullshit),” as well as his “Supa Dupa Lemonade” freestyle.
[Big Sean “Fuck You Doin’ (Bullshit)” via SeeLifeLikeMe]
[Big Sean “Supa Dupa Lemonade” via SeeLifeLikeMe]
Donnis wowed the audience with a slew of surprises. Not only did he have a violinist accompanying him, the newly-signed Atlantic rapper boasted cameos from Estelle and Ryan Leslie, who played the keyboards during the Atlanta Brave’s rendition of “Gone.”
[Donnis brings out Estelle via RR]
[Donnis brings out Ryan Leslie via RR]
Props to : NR
Also shouts to Brooklyn Gipson
