Wale is getting ready to release his third solo album on June 25th. The Gifted will have appearances from Meek Mill, Cee Lo Green, Yo Gotti, Nicki Minaj, Juicy J, Ne-Yo, Rick Ross and Jerry Seinfeld.
2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa lend vocal assists on "Rotation." Check that track out up top.
Wiz Khalifa is back with a new music video off of his O.N.I.F.C. (Only N*ggas In First Class) album. The latest song to get full visual treatment is "Paperbond."
After rescheduling a couple of times Lil Wayne finally appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live yesterday
He talked about his recent seizures, Lebron James, being ready to retire and spend more quality time with his kids, his love for skateboarding and his latest album, I Am Not a Human Being II.
Piff Unit Record Artist P.A. hitting you with another street banger feat. Philly's Own Tone Trump "BANDMAN" Prod. By Rich Lou. The 2nd Single off the LLUMD (Live Like U Might Die) Mixtape Dropping June 18th.
2 Chainz was just arrested after being caught for weed at Los Angeles International Airport. The rapper was trying to catch a plane in terminal five when he got popped.
He was arrested and is currently being booked for possession of marijuana according to TMZ.
**UPDATE** June 12th
TMZ reports that 2 Chainz was also caught with Promethazine, one of the two main ingredients in syrup.
The rapper was on board a plane ready to take off when TSA officials found the drugs in his luggage. He was taken off of the airplane and placed under arrest. Less than an ounce of weed was also found.
In the past Tity Boi has not shied away from talking about his syrup drinking habit. He was booked on felony narcotics possession.
N.A.R.S. recording artist Caligula released his new single "Fighter Jet" featuring Wiz Khalifa on iTunes today. The drum heavy party anthem was produced by N.A.R.S. Records CEO Danja.
Genasis has been consistent in putting out quality content. After dropping his hard hitting Black Belt mixtape in 2012, he bounces back with the club banger "Touchdown." Check out the official new music video for the song below.
On Saturday May 18th BATTLE RAP MEDIA and Chief Executive Officer STAR presented "HELL UP IN HARLEM" at the world famous Black Star Music & Video — NYC.
Tori Doe faced off against Krissy Yamagucci and Boss Chick Raine welcomed Persia to the world of battle rap.
Our traditional roses, gift baskets and other sponsored items were given to all participants. Cuptini's 908 cupcakes also donated 100 infused cupcakes for everyone at the event.
Event producer Sara Kana (Barz & Brastrapz's) organized a stellar evening along with the Battle Rap media staff.
Fellow female rappers stopped by as well QB, Phara Funeral, Dutchess, Bonnie Godiva, E.Hart, C3, Ms. Hustle, K. Prophet, Jaz The Rapper and StarGirl Lady Red.
Smack, Beasley and Norbes (URL) also came through to support the event along with Poizen Pen (poizen Pen TV), Immortal Technique, Vauge and Deebo (Queen Of The Ring) as well as battle rappers Loaded Lux, Math Hoffa, T. Rex, K. Shine, DNA, B. Magic and Tone Montana.
BATTLE RAP MEDIA is a new innovative company focused on product endorsement, revenue sharing and brand development. A full service social media group that combines traditional marketing with today's viral demands.
2013 Weed Anthem by Goonie Gang artist Kylledge "Every Single Day" song for people who like to smoke good 24/7 High Life Stoners Welcomed Hippie TRIPPY Stoned Living "DRUGS, WOMEN, & MUSIC" Coming Soon Directed by Goonie Gang Ridah @ggridah18
Freddie Gibbs is preparing to release his new album, ESGN, Cocaine Pinata. The Indiana native links up with West Coast emcee Problem to give us a taste of what to expect with "One Eighty Seven."
N.O.R.E. aka P.A.P.I. delivers the official music video for one of the dopest songs off of his new album, Student of the Game. Check out "The Problem (Lawwwddd)" featuring Pharrell Williams.
Kelly Rowland'sTalk a Good Game album is looking like a solid project based on the songs that we've heard so far. Check out the latest leak from the project "Street Life" featuring Pusha T.
Chris Rivers recently visited Shade 45 to chat with J. Medina and Money Nels. Chris said he is honored to be Big Pun's son but he wants to establish his own identity. Speaks on his mixtape "Wonderland of Misery," collaborating with Styles P and forthcoming album "Perfection in Progress."
Of course Nels and J couldn't let Chris leave without dropping a freestyle. Check him out going in over the "Special Delivery" instrumental.
Chris Rivers speaks on his father's legacy and more.
Thisis50 & Young Jack Thriller recently spoke with Prodigy for an exclusive interview!
Prodigy talks about having the most fun in Japan, doesn't like fake titties, girls calling him by his real name "Albert", his EP with Alchemist"Albert Einstein", wanting to go to DR, beef with Capone-N-Noreaga & more!
Johnny Tapia was a five-time boxing world champion. The Albuquerque, New Mexico brawler overcame tremendous odds to achieve greatness.
Tapia's father was murdered before he was born. At eight years-old he found his mother, Virginia, chained to the back of a truck after she had been kidnapped, beaten, stabbed and raped. She died four days later.
As a boxer Tapia picked up the nickname "Mi Vida Loca," Spanish for "My Crazy Life." Win, lose or draw, Tapia's fights were always action packed. He never backed down from an opponent and fought as if his life depended on it.
Despite battling drug addiction at times throughout his life, Tapia won titles in four weight divisions. He was WBO Super Flyweight Champion (1994), IBF Super Flyweight Champion (1997), WBA Bantamweight Champion (1998), WBO Bantamweight Champion (2000) and IBF Featherweight Champion (2002).
His career record stands at 59 wins (30 KO's), 5 losses and 2 draws. He passed away on May 27, 2012 at the age of 45.
Johnny's life story has been been made into a documentary titled TAPIA. 50 Cent’sG-Unit Film and Television and Lou Dibella's BK Blu Productions have acquired the rights to the film. It will premiere on Saturday, June 15 at the Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE with an additional screening on Wednesday June 19, according to Pro Boxing.
TAPIA chronicles the personal and professional life of the boxer, beginning with his poor childhood in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The film explores the glory of his punishing ring prowess and five world titles in three weight classes, forever mired by personal demons: his mother's brutal kidnapping and murder when he was 8 years old, and his drug addiction, mental illness and near death experiences. Using first person narration from Tapia himself, archival footage, and personal photos, director Eddie Alcazar paints an intimate picture of the fighter and the man.
TAPIA follows the champ’s winding road through victories, downfalls and redemption. Director Alcazar spent many hours with Tapia filming the biopic, just weeks before the fighter’s tragic death at age 45. Tapia’s last interviews now serve as the heartbeat of Alcazar's revealing documentary. In it, the soft-spoken champ opens up about his ‘vida loca’ and the unending pain of his mother’s murder, which led to glory in the ring and struggle throughout his life.
“I was drawn to the intensity of this project," 50 says. "His story resonated with me because like Tapia, I too lost my mother to violence and grew up with limited means. It’s a heartfelt story and it was important for me to get involved with bringing this to a broader audience.”
Dibella echoed 50's sentiments.
“I’m thrilled to join 50 in acquiring this riveting documentary. This is not a boxing film, but a film about tragedy, triumph, demons and redemption,” said Dibella. “Johnny gives us an honest assessment of his strengths and frailties; he reminds us of the power and resiliency of the human spirit.”
Young Jeezy released two remixes of his club banger "R.I.P," but you've never heard it like this. Singer Jeremih takes the track and completely flips into a slowed down R&B track boasting about how he gets the ladies to let him smash.
Usher continues to release quality singles from his seventh studio album, Looking 4 Myself. Yesterday he performed "Twisted" on The Voice. The audience really enjoyed it. Peep that below.