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Kool Keith has a lot to say

If you love weird, quirky hip-hop, then you’re probably already a fan of Kool Keith. He’s operated under many names over the years—the best known of which is Dr. Octagon. These bizarre alter-egos exist in a strange universe of his own creation (and include characters like Black Elvis and Fly Ricky the Wine Taster). There’s some seriously strange stuff happening on any Kool Keith record, from the odd samples to the free-form rhyming patterns that pour out of his mouth.

Keith doesn’t appear to be able to control the weird stuff that comes out of his mouth during interviews, either. During a truly awesome Q&A with Keith on the AV Club, he rants about hip-hop in general, his past albums, and why he hates Simon Cowell. Wait—why does he have beef with Simon Cowell?

“I think for one guy to sit up and judge people and for him to be British at that—who the f*** is he to judge people? To come to America and try to judge people?...I’d respect it if they had an American artist.”

Ahh. Now it’s all clear. Could it be possible Keith is just in character and trying to get people to sit up and notice his new album? Yes. But there’s plenty more entertaining quotes from him in the interview.

In any case, when you’re looking for hip-hop live shows, get your concert tickets at StubHub.com.

Vampire Weekend photos!

Indie rockers Vampire Weekend recently played a show in New York City’s Roseland Ballroom for charity, benefiting WITNESS, a human rights organization. The group uses video and online media to spread images of human rights abuses, increasing awareness of these abuses and what can be done to change them. It’s a worthy cause—one that was started by WITNESS co-founder and art-rocker Peter Gabriel.

With Gabriel being a major part of the organization, of course he also made an appearance. He’s looking very wizened these days, as a series of photos from the show hosted on Pitchfork reveals. The photo series also has some truly great shots of Vampire Weekend rocking out. It’s a shame there isn’t audio samples from the live show. But maybe that’s asking for a bit much—once you’ve heard the band, it’s hard not to wish you had concert tickets to see them live.

If the desire is unbearable for you, get some Vampire Weekend tickets at StubHub.com.

Live Earth India to Host Roger Waters, Bon Jovi and More

Live Earth India will be held Dec. 7 at Andheri Sports Complex in Mumbai and Bon Jovi, Roger Waters and the Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am. will take the stage along with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Hrithik Roshan, Preity Zinta and Bipasha Basu. Other artists on the bill for Live Earth India are Shimak Davar, Arjun Rampal, Farhan Akhtar, Purab Kohli,, Hard Kaur, Jalebee Cartel, Vishal & Shekhard, Sunidhi Chuahan, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Sonu Nigam and Shaan. Live Earth India will be broadcast in Asia and across the globe on Star World and Channel [V].

Live Earth founder Kevin Wall said, “Live Earth’s mission is to leverage the power of music and entertainment to focus the world’s attention on the most pressing environmental issues of our time and then actively effect change. The addition of these celebrated and influential artists will increase the force of our event and shine a spotlight on the challenges and opportunities surrounding climate change issues in India.” Fans around the world can see the show via a live Webcast on MSN India.

If you can’t make it all the way to Mubai for Live Earth India, get your Bon Jovi tickets and other concert tickets at StubHub.com.

Young Jeezy at NIU, Cheers and Fears

The rap master, Young Jeezy recently played at the NIU Convocation Center on the Northern Illinois University in DeKalb.  The concert was a riveting success.  Fans packed the center and rapped and rhymed along with their favorite bad boy artist.  But this was all before the afterparty got underway.  A private afterparty was held at Otto’s Nite Club and Underground and ultimately lasted about twenty minutes before the police had to be called.

According to reports, multiple fights broke out on the grounds.  Donte Moore, 21, from Chicago was arrested for allegedly breaking a bottle over the head of a bouncer.  A bartender who was working the event told reporters that people were throwing bottles and hitting each other.  Employees were beaten and things got way out of hand.  Nevertheless it wouldn’t be a YOung Jeezy party without the possiblity of violence!  Keep safe and get your Young Jeezy tickets from Stubhub.com.