It was a movie last week in Houston as just about every hip hop star you can imagine descended upon Houston for NBA All-Star weekend and Yo Gotti was right in the middle of all the action.
Peep Gotti as he picks up some fresh gear at The Galleria and TV Johnny's, then takes time to take pics and sign autographs for the fans.
Gotti later hits up the clubs.
Cameos from Trae Tha Truth, Teyana Taylor and 2 Chainz
Documented By BREEZY TV x MARCO A. RUIZ FROM LIGHTWORKSFILMS
Singer Skylar Grey has released the cover (above) for her upcoming album. Don't Look Down. The project is being executive produced by Eminem, who is featured on the album's lead single "C'mon Let Me Ride."
The project is due out later this year.
**UPDATE** June 10th
Skylar has released the tracklist for the album, which is scheduled to be released on July 9th. Features on the 12-track project include Big Sean, Travis Barker, Eminem and Angel Haze
Tracklist:
1. Back From The Dead (feat. Big Sean & Travis Barker) 2. Final Warning
3. Wear Me Out
4. Religion
5. Cmon Let Me Ride (feat. Eminem)
6. Sunshine
7. Pulse
8. Glow In The Dark
9. Shit Man (feat. Angel Haze)
10. Clear Blue Sky
11. Tower (Dont Look Down)
12. White Suburban
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 23, 2013 at 12:07pm
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Scaff Beezy aka SB steps out from handling the business of Nicki Minaj to handling his business on the Mic. Scaff Beezy Brings with him RU Spits a hot spitter (hence the name) from Jamaica Queens to tear down Lil wayne and Fat Joe's "Yellow Tape" and of course this video was Directed by Scenario the Most Awesome (TMA for short) .
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 23, 2013 at 12:00pm
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Philly's top goon and Original Block Hustlaz Records (O.B.H.) artist AR-AB is back with something new to heat up the streets. Check out his new music video for "If They Kill Me."
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Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 23, 2013 at 11:41am
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Beyonce is about to embark on "The Mrs. Carter World Tour." A couple of weeks ago she released a one-minute commercial promoting the UK leg of the trek.
The "Halo" singer just dropped an extended version of the promo clip.
Check out the tour dates and video clip below.
EUROPE
April 15 – Belgrade, Serbia – Kombank Arena April 17 – Zagreb, Croatia – Arena Zagreb
April 19 – Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovnaft Arena
April 22 – Amsterdam, Holland – Ziggo Dome
April 24 – Paris, France – Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
April 25 – Paris, France – Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy
April 26 – Birmingham, UK – LG Arena
April 29 – London, UK – The O2
April 30 – London, UK – The O2
May 1 – London, UK – The O2
May 3 – London, UK – The O2
May 7 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Arena
May 11 – Dublin, Ireland – The O2
May 12 – Dublin, Ireland – The O2
May 14 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis
May 17 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion
May 18 – Milan, Italy – Mediolanum Forum
May 20 – Montpellier, France – Park & Suites Arena
May 22 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle
May 24 – Berlin, Germany – O2 World
May 25 – Warsaw, Poland – National Stadium—Orange Warsaw Festival
May 27 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Forum
May 28 – Oslo, Norway – Telenor Arena
May 29 – Stockholm, Sweden – Ericsson Globe Arena
NORTH AMERICA
June 28 – Los Angeles – BET Experience/Staples Center June 29 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
July 2 – San Jose, CA – HP Pavilion
July 5 – Oklahoma City, OK – Chesapeake Energy Arena
July 6 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
July 9 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – BB&T Center
July 10 – Miami, FL – American Airlines Arena
July 12 – Atlanta, GA – The Arena @ Gwinnett Center
July 13 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
July 15 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
July 17 – Chicago, IL – United Center
July 18 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
July 20 – Detroit, MI – The Palace of Auburn Hills
July 21 – Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre
July 22 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
July 23 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
July 25 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
July 26 – Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall
July 27 – Charlotte, NC – Time Warner Cable Arena
July 29 – Washington, DC – Verizon Center
August 2 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun
August 3 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 23, 2013 at 11:00am
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Raqi Thunda has been at the center of a lot of drama on this season of "Love & Hip Hop New York." Whether it be issues with Tahiry, Joe Budden or Consequence, the outspoken radio personality has continued to be a hot topic.
Raqi talks to The Source about the show, issues with Jen The Pen and more.
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 23, 2013 at 10:30am
Cash Money Records has faced many lawsuits over the years and today they're staring at another one.
This latest lawsuit is from Robert Poindexter from the 70s band The Persuaders. He accuses Bow Wow of illegally sampling the song "Love Gonna Pack Up (and Walk Out)" for his 2010 track "Still Ballin" off of the mixtape, Greenlight 3.
Poindexter says neither Cash Money nor Bow Wow ever obtained permission to sample the 1972 song. He is seeking $600,000 in punitive damages, plus interest according to TMZ.
Take a listen to both songs below.
The Persuaders - Love Gonna Pack Up (And Walk Out)
Business mogul 50 Cent recently sat down with Wall Street Journal's Lee Hawkins for an in-depth interview.
The G-Unit CEO talks his philanthropic efforts to feed a billion children across the world through Street King energy and SMS Audio, being type cast, his Formula 50 book, Eminem, Street King Immortal, SMS Promotions, promoting Yuriokis Gamboa, Manny Pacquiao, Floyd Mayweather Jr., the UFC and separating himself from people who see him as a meal ticket.
50 also discussed the need to be overly aggressive at the start of his career with songs like "How To Rob," contributing the mixtape to the hip hop game, Chris Lighty, meditation, Oprah Winfrey,what he wants for his future, President Obama and more.
Houston's Kirko Bangz is an emcee to watch out for in 2013. The 23-year old Warner Bros. Records artist has released six mixtapes, had two hit song, with "Drank In My Cup" and "What Yo Name Iz?" and worked with other artists including Meek Mill, Trae Tha Truth, Big Sean, Wale and Bun B.
All of this is leading up to his upcoming debut album.
He recently talked to The Source about getting his start in music, his new single "Keep It Trill," working with T.I., Juicy J, Meek Mill, Future, Mike Will Made It, Big K.R.I.T. and more.
First Lady Michelle Obama made a recent appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
The two discussed Mrs Obama's much talked about new hairstyle, her Twitter account, sack racing with Jimmy at The White House, music, being a Beyonce fan, the Oscars, favorite television programs, her first kiss in kindergarten and her "Let's Move" campaign.
She even showed her sense of humor by participating in "The Evolution of Mom Dancing" with Jimmy.
First Lady Michelle Obama on Dancing, TV
First Lady Michelle Obama on Her Hair and Twitter
First Lady Michelle Obama on Her Firsts
First Lady Michelle Obama on Let's Move
Evolution of Mom Dancing (w/ Jimmy Fallon & Michelle Obama)
Thisis50 & Young Jack Thriller recently spoke with Lisa Ann for an exclusive interview!
In our final part of Lisa Ann's interview, she breaks down the difference between hookersand Porn Stars. She even says she would turn down $100,000 for sex!
In cased you missed the previous parts, check them out below!
Watch part 1 where she hints at having sex with Soulja Boy & Bow Wow, also leaving poor Jack in the friend zone.
Watch part 2 where she reveals she gave a head to a random guy in a cab; also about meeting 50 Cent & Lebron James.
Watch part 3 where she talks about getting STD's + a pimp pulling a gun on her.
Turk wasted no time getting back into the studio once he was released from prison. The former Hot Boys rapper delivers his first post-prison project in the form of a new mixtape, Blame It On The System.
Features on the project include Mannie Fresh, B.G., Lil Wayne, Juvenile, Gudda Gudda, Lil Lody, Emani and more.
Canadian singer Nelly Furtado hits us with a pleasant surprise in the form of a brand new music video for her song "Bucket List." The track is off of Nelly's latest album, The Spirit Indestructible.
Snoop Dogg recently reunited with his old Death Row Records boss Suge Knight for a night of clubbing.
Snoop just posted the pic on his Instagram with the caption: "N d club wit Suge miss those death row days!"
It's kind of a surprising development given the fact that when Snoop left the label and signed with No Limit Records in 1998 there was bad blood between the two.
Over the following years both Snoop and his cousin Daz Dillinger released diss records aimed at Suge.
Just days after her husband Jay-Z inked a deal with Warner/Chappell Publishing, Beyonce has done the same.
Effective immediately, Warner/Chappell will administer the 17-time Grammy winner’s future songwriting, including her next studio album according to Billboard.
“It’s an honor to join Warner/Chappell Music and to continue working with my friend Jon Platt,” Beyonce said in the Warner/Chappell announcement release. “I trust his vision and admire his professionalism, and I look forward to our partnership.”
“I am always inspired by her drive, her creative vision and the breadth of her talents as a songwriter, performer and artist,” stated Platt of Beyonce. “Everyone at Warner/Chappell is honored to have the opportunity to serve this ground-breaking superstar as she continues to evolve, growing her incredible catalog of songs and producing some truly extraordinary new music.”
Platt and Beyonce have a long history of working together. He signed her during his tenure as president of North America creative for EMI Music Publishing. Platt joined Warner/Chappell last September as president of creative, North America.
Warner/Chappell now boasts an impressive list of clients that includes Beyonce, Jay-Z, Mike Will Made It, Katy Perry, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, fun., Green Day, Muse, Wayne Hector, Brantley Gilbert, Grouplove and Miramax’s film music catalog.
Bow Wow and Jermaine Dupri sits in the studio with Xilla of Global Grind to discuss So So Def's 20th Anniversary Concert and also talks about his past relationships and his new song "P*ssy On My Mind."
Posted by ChasinDatPaper on February 22, 2013 at 12:30pm
Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z have released dates for their upcoming “Legends of the Summer” tour. The two superstars linked up for "Suit & Tie," the lead single off of Justin's forthcoming album, The 20/20 Experience.
After performing the song together at the Grammys, the duo will have no doubt be thrilling crowds with it while out on the road for their 12 stadium dates
The trek kicks off July 17th in Toronto and wraps up August 16th in Miami.
According to Rap-Up, tickets for all dates except New York go on sale to the public on Thursday, February 28, at LiveNation.com. Citi cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Friday, February 22, at 12 noon local time through Citi’s Private Pass Program.
New York ticket sales date will be announced later.
Who should be the headliner?
Tour dates:
July 17 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre July 19 – New York, NY – Yankee Stadium*
July 22 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
July 26 – San Francisco, CA – Candlestick Park
July 28 – Los Angeles, CA – Rose Bowl
July 31 – Vancouver, BC – BC Place Stadium
August 4 – Hershey, PA – Hershey Stadium
August 6 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field
August 8 – Baltimore, MD – M&T Bank Stadium
August 10 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park
August 13 – Philadelphia, PA – Citizens Bank Park
August 16 – Miami, FL – Sun Life Stadium
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