Future definitely made his mark in 2012. With the release of his debut album Pluto, the Atlanta rapper had the clubs jumping with "Tony Montana," "Neva End" "Same Damn Time" and "Turn On the Lights."
Future has also become a go to hook man. He's appeared on records with DJ Drama, Ace Hood, Pusha T, Rihanna and Lil Wayne with his signature singing style.
In the minds of the people over at MTV that was enough to earn him the No. 9 spot on their Hottest MC's in the Game list.
Do you think Future deserves the No. 9 spot? Or should he be placed higher?
Meek Mill established himself in 2012 as an emcee to keep an eye on. The Philadephia rapper dropped his debut album Dreams and Nightmares which spawned the hits "Amen" and "Young & Getting It."
He also released the second installment of his Dreamchasers mixtape series. That project included the songs "Racked Up Shawty," "House Party (Remix)," and "Burn."
Throw in his numerous collaborations and Meek has landed at No. 9 on MTV'sHottest MC's in the Game list.
One of the best wide receivers to ever step on an NFL field is having some major problems with the Internal Revenue Service off of it.
According to TMZ, a federal tax lien was filed against Terrell Owens in February. The IRS alleges he owes $438,913.52 after failing to pay $294,661.71 in 2005, $46,504.00 in 2007 and $97,747.81 in 2009.
After 15 years the league Owens has been unable to find a team that will sign him after being let go by the Cincinatti Bengals after the 2010 season. That year he played in 14 games and caught 72 passes for 983 yards and 9 touchdowns, proving he could still play at a high level.
In 2011, Owens had surgery to repair a torn anterior cruciate ligament in one of his knees. That, along with the fact that he developed a reputation for being a bad influence in the locker room may have scared teams off from signing him.
Funeral Fabolous continues to promote his latest mixtape The Soul Tape 2 by releasing an official music video for "B.I.T.E." The clip was directed by M-Vision Films.
Now that Chris Brown and Rihanna are officially back together, could a wedding and children be on the way?
Rihanna graces the cover of the April issue of Elle UK. In the cover story she opens up her relationship with Chris and her future.
On her and Chris' "unbreakable" relationship.
Now that we’re adults we can do this right. We got a fresh start and I’m thankful for that. Right now that’s just want we want.
On the possibility of having children.
I will probably have a kid. And I’m praying I can go on vacation for a good month, And I’ll have set some things up so I don’t have to tour for the rest of my life, even though I love touring. I want health and happiness in five years. I want to be healthy and happy.
On the song "Stay."
"Stay" is a story about having love that’s close and wanting it to last forever. You don’t have that feeling with everybody so when you have it you don’t want to let got of it. I would definitely say that he [Chris] is the one I have that kind of relationship with.
Check out the full cover story when Elle UK becomes available on March 6th.
It was a good old fashioned brawl between Wanderlei Silva and Brian Stann Saturday at UFC on Fuel TV 8. The fight brought back memories of Silva's glory days when he dominated the Pride Fighting Championships.
In just under 2 rounds, Silva and Stan thew 200 strikes, according to fightmetric.com. Silva landed 49 of his 97 attempts; Stann hit on 64 of his 103 attempts in front of an enthusiastic crowd at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
There were no submission attempts by either fighter.
The end came at 4:08 of the second round when "The Axe Murderer" landed a devastating right hook, followed by a left hook that knocked the "All American" to the canvas. Silva quickly pounced on his downed opponent, landing several more punches before the referee called a halt to the fight.
Silva was ecstatic after the win which raised his record to 35-12 and 1 draw.
“He’s a tough guy,” Silva told Fuel TV. “He put in a great performance. It’s the kind of fight I love to do. We’re there to fight. I am not there to run. I like to fight like that. Thanks a lot to Brian Stann for fighting me. It was a great show for the fans.”
With the loss Stann fell to 12-6.
“Wanderlei has always been one of my favorite fighters ever,” Stann said. “He’s one of the fighters that impressed me and made me want to get into the sport. I’m very proud to be part of his career. As much as this hurts right now, and my heart is broken, I’m proud I put my name on the line.”
In the co-main event Mark Hunt broke Stefan Struve’s jaw with a vicious left hook in the third round. Struve hit the canvas hard and was visibly dazed. Referee Herb Dean took a look at the 7 foot tall Struve and determined he was unable to continue.
“My timing was off and I couldn’t put things together, but I was glad to take the win,” said Hunt, who stands just 5-foot-10. “It’s hard to fight a guy like Struve. He’s a big kid."
Full UFC on FUEL TV 8 results:
Wanderlei Silva def. Brian Stann via knockout (punches) - Round 2, 4:08
Mark Hunt def. Stefan Struve via TKO (punches) - Round 3, 1:44
Diego Sanchez def. Takanori Gomi via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Prince made a rare television appearance last night as the musical guest on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. The legendary singer gave fans a bit of the old and the new ans he performed "Screwdriver" and then followed that up with "Bambi" off of his 1979 album, Prince.
He was backed by his all female band, 3rd Eye Girl.
Superstar singer Mariah Carey paid a visit to Late Night with Jimmy Fallon yesterday. Mariah discussed the love she has for her fans, American Idol and her upcoming 14th studio album, which she said will come out in May of this year.
Producers expected to contribute songs to the project include Jermaine Dupri, Big Jim Wright, Hit-Boy, The-Dream and Rodney Jerkins.
Mariah and Jimmy also play a game of Champagne Pong
LeBron James has never entered the NBA's Slam Dunk contest although he in one of the league's most athletic players. The Miami Heat forward may want to rethink his stance against competing now that Magic Johnson has said he will put up $1 million if James participates.
“Please LeBron, get in the dunk contest. I’m going to put up a million dollars. A million dollars to LeBron. Please get in the dunk contest. I go every year. I want to see you out there. A million to the winner," Johnson said on ESPN Friday.
Currently the league pays $100,000 to the winner and $50,000 to the runner-up
Do you think LeBron will consider the million dollar offer?
Funkmaster Flex is preparing to release his mixtape, Who You Mad At? Me Or Yourself? One of the tracks featured on it is the League Of Starz-produced Chris Brown song "Let the Blunt Go."
In November Trav released P.U.S.H. (Pray Until Something Happens). The mixtape is really more like an album and boasts features from Waka Flocka, Jim Jones, Lloyd Banks and more.
A couple of weeks back Trav dropped by Shade 45's G-Unit Radio to chop it up with Ms. Mimi. While there he filmed an in-studio video for one of the project's stand out tracks, "Stick Up."
Check that out below and download P.U.S.H. for free from Datpiff.
Troy Ave, King Sevin and Avon Blocksdale will be dropping their BSB mixtape on Monday March 4th. Troy has released the artwork and tracklist for the project via his website.
The tape features 13 tracks with production from John Scino, Pete Rock, Tha Bizness, Oli Smallz, Sunny Dukes, Nick Bishop, Izze Beats and more.
Jake Ward, 22, is an up & coming, independent artist based out of Miami. Ward reps FAA, which is his brand & movement. FAA, Fallen And Alone, is symbolic for those that have been down & out at one point in their life, & the movement serves as a reminder that the only way to go is up. For those from the bottom, FAA is motivation to rise. FAA is meant for those who have a dream & who are willing to do whatever it takes to make that dream come true, even when the whole world is in doubt of that dream's possibility.
Tracklist
1.Jake Ward - Another Me (prod. ADOTHEGOD) 2.Jake Ward - F' Off (prod. Lexi Banks) 3.Jake Ward - Rite Now (prod. KE On The Track) 4.Jake Ward feat. Dub - Talk To Me (prod. Lexi Banks) 5.Jake Ward - Hella Dat (prod. Leekeleek) 6.Jake Ward - Money Shit (prod. Murda Beatz) 7.Jake Ward feat. Dub - Be Alone (prod. HiiVolume) 8.Jake Ward - Dillinger (prod. MAndD On Da Beat) 9.Jake Ward - I Heard (prod. Lexi Banks) 10.Jake Ward - Unprivledged (prod. Chase N. Cashe) 11.Jake Ward feat. Jordan Mitchell - Golden Skies (prod. Tom Davids) 12.Jake Ward - Number One In The Nation (prod. Swiff D) 13.Jake Ward - Never In Vain (prod. ADOTHEGOD) 14.Jake Ward - Do Or Die (prod. Lexi Banks)
Jake Ward - Never In Vain (Official Video) [prod. ADOTHEGOD]
Outkast member Big Boi releases a new music video for "Apple of My Eye" featuring Jake Troth from his sophomore solo album, Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors. The clip was directed byTrevor Kane.
Troy Ave and his Brick Star Dope Boyz crew King Sevin and Avon Blocksdale are about to release their BSB mixtape soon. In the meantime Troy drops off the official music video for "Prize Fighter." The track is off of Troy's White Christmas mixtape. It will also be featured on the BSB mixtape dropping Monday March 4th.
AR-AB is establishing himself as one of the top emcees coming out of Philly. The Top Goon is introducing his Original Block Hustlaz (O.B.H.) family with a new cypher. This is part 1.
Pusha T recently stopped by Shade 45's Streetsweeper Radio to holla at DJ Kay Slay a.k.a. The Drama King. While there the Virginia emcee filmed an in-studio music video for "Blocka."
New mixtape release "96 Bulls#!t" from Chicago artist D.P. Da Phranchise. @DP53RD - Twitter DP53RD - Instagram
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Tracklist
1. Intro 2. 96 3. Early 4. Jesus Shuttlesworth 5. Dunkin ft Cap 1 6. Wait A Minute 7. J.E.T.L.A.G. (Just Enjoy This, Lifes A Gift) 8. Big Dreamer 9. Future Shit 10. Keeper ft Bugatti Bully 11. Rain Dance 12. Ziplocked 13. 4Real 14. Own The Night 15. In Ya Dreams
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