When Waka Flocka brought his show to King Cat Theater in Seattle last Friday (February 26), it was a high energy gangster party.
Casey Carter caught up with the 1017 Brick Squad member after the show to talk about him being left off the 2011 XXL Freshman list and whether or not he thought he was skipped.
"Nah I didn't get skipped, I came in a veteran. They came in a freshman , I came in a veteran. Aint nobody on that list can f*ck with me," Waka said.
The class included Big K.R.I.T, CyHi Da Prynce, Diggy Simmons, FRED DA GODSON, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Twist, Mac Miller, Meek Mill, Yelawolf and YG
He also talked about how he and PETA linked up. The rapper says he doesn't own fur and shares the same beliefs as PETA.
Hip-hop king Lil Wayne takes the crown in the video for “6 Foot 7 Foot,” the first single from his highly-anticipated album Tha Carter IV. The Hype Williams-directed clip was inspired by the Oscar-winning film Inception.Weezy falls into a dream sequence, where lyrics from the Bangladesh-produced song play out in his mind. He is seen boxing, running a race, getting his head cut off, and feasting on lasagna in the varied scenes and wardrobe changes. Young Money’s rising star Cory Gunz spits his verse and other members of the YMCMB clique make cameos. Tunechi wakes up after splashing into a tub full of water.Experience the dream within a dream below.
Jay-Z is said to be keeping a close eye on protege Rihanna.
MTV-UK is reporting that not only is Hov worried about her physical health, he's also worried Chris Brown might be back dipping in that pool again since the restraining order she had against him was lifted.
"Jay said she is a role model for a lot of your kids. A little bit of controversy is alright, he said, but too much and she could very easily lose all the respect she has worked so hard to win overnight," says an insider.
As for Riri's health, the beauty from Barbados has been touring and working non stop. That is starting to take it's toll on here. She was ill prior to her performance NBA All Star Weekend. Hov thinks she needs to kick back and take some time off
"Rihanna’s professional, works hard and stays away from drugs and alcohol, but Jay wants her to be careful,” says the source."He told her to take a holiday for a week – she’s been working flat out and needs to get over the bronchitis, which he’s sure she’s developed as a result of stress."
Also a pic leaked yesterday of Brown's "injury" from his fight with Rihanna. Not sure why they released it though, unless it's to further show how little she did to him verses the beating he gave her. Anyways check it out.
For his fourth LP, Bobby V grabs a bunch of Rap label-mates and Plies.On March 22, Bobby V (f/k/a Bobby Valentino) will release his fourth solo album, Fly On The Wall. The former protege of Ludacris has enlisted several notable Hip Hop veterans for this project, including EMI label-mates 50 Cent, Lloyd Banks and Twista, as well as G.O.O.D. Music's CyHi Da Prynce. Additionally, Plies will appear on the album's single, "Phone #."Tracklisting For Fly On The Wall By Bobby V:1. Fly On The Wall (Intro)2. Are You The Right One3. Words4. If I Can’t Have You5. Sweetness6. Would You Be7. Rock Wit’cha8. Hang On9. Fly On The Wall (Interlude)10. Altered Ego (feat. 50 Cent)11. L.O.V.E.12. Hummin (feat. Lloyd Banks)13. Outfit (feat. CyHi Da Prynce)14. Grab Somebody (feat. Twista)15. Phone # (feat. Plies)16. Last Call For Love17. Heaven (My Angel Pt. 2)18. Thank You
Snoop Dogg is down for collaborating with Lady Gaga. A couple of weeks ago he sent out an all-points-bulletin for the "Born This Way" singer hoping for a sensual hook up in the studio. But that's as far as he would be willing to take it.
The Doggfather can't foresee ever wanting to get in bed with the woman he describes as "weird as f*ck."
During and interview with BlackBookMag.com Snoop elaborated on his feelings about the current queen of pop music.
"I don’t judge Lady Gaga, either. She makes good sh*t, not like a lot of other garbage being repeated. She’s weird as f*ck. Who knows, she might have a snake or a knife in her p*ssy if you try to get some from her," Snoop said.
Snoop's new album 'The Doggumentary' drops March 29.
The Charlie Sheen soap opera just kicked into high gear as his twin boys, Bob and Max were removed from his custody following an alleged threat against his estranged wife.
33-year old Brooke Mueller and her lawyers were successful in getting a restraining order against Sheen after he allegedly said to her "I will cut your head off, put it in a box and send it to your mom" TMZ is reporting.
The 45-year old Sheen also threatened to put a penknife in her eye on February 23.
Sheen's attorney's are said to be furious because neither they, or Charlie were informed of the hearing to decide to have the kids removed from his home.
Also Brooke's lawyers confessed in court that she is in "day treatment" for drug abuse and will only see the kids for around four hours a day until that is completed. Her mother will care for the children the remainder of the time.
Sheen has been all over the news lately due to his partying, drug use and wild interviews.
On Saturday we reported a story about prominent singers performing for Libya's Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi and his family for large sums of cash.
While none of the others we mentioned, Beyonce, Usher and Mariah Carey have admitted to doing it, one artist has.
Canadian singer Nelly Furtado admitted on her twitter account that she played a 45 minute set for the family in 2007, but will now give the money to charity.
The "Promiscuous" singer made no mention of when she would donate the money or the charity she would be donating to.
Eminem and Rihanna had one of 2010's biggest hits with "Love The Way You Lie." So it's fitting they will be co-headlining one of the UK's most popular festivals in 2011.
The V Festival is similar to The U.S.' Lollapalooza Festival and takes place over 2 days, Saturday and Sunday, August 20-21.
In all, 43 acts will play the festival including Wiz Khalifa, Dizzee Rascal, Razor Light, Tinie Tempah, Bruno Mars, Jessie J and Duran Duran.
Eminem headlines on stage 1 Saturday, and Rihanna will follow the next day on the same stage. It's a good bet they will appear during each others sets.
Christina Aguilera and boyfriend, Matthew Rutler were caught out wasted in West Hollywood this morning.
TMZ reports that Rutler was cited for driving under the influence, while X-Tina was charged with misdemeanor public intoxication.
Law enforcment told TMZ that Aguilera was so wasted she couldn't take care of herself, but if not for her boyfriend's DUI she would now have gotten in trouble.
Friends are reportedly trying to get the 5'2 100 lb actress into rehab.
The Roots Crew have put together a very nice line up for their fourth annual Roots Crew Picnic.
Acts scheduled to make an appearance include Nas, Wiz Khalifa, Mac Miller, Yelawolf, Roots rapper Black Thought with J. Period, Nicos Gun, the Dismemberment Plan, Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti, Little Dragon, Man Man, Donn T and Spalding.
The Roots band will play backup for Nas, Wiz and Spalding at the show being held at the Festival Pier in Philadelphia, Pa.
Tickets go on sale for the June 4th event on March 4th through Live Nation.
Additional information from Billboard was used in this report
Nowadays when you hear about a rapper freestyling, it's generally a written verse spit acapella or over a track that's not his. Dudes really aint trying to come off the top with it anymore. That's why Kanye West's off the top of the dome freestyle at Blue Note jazz club this past Saturday (February 26) with jazz pianist Robert Glasper and his Robert Glasper Experiment is so impressive.
He hits on all of the issues that the media have been dogging him about recently. Like whether or not he's a racist or is he Illuminati. He even spits about corporate sponsors not wanting to back him because he's too controversial.
Mos Def is up next, he did his thing, but coming up after Mr West left his freestyle feeling like it needed more.
Charlie Sheen sat down with the Today Show this morning and let it all hang loose. He talks about drug abuse, AA, his kids, his fight against CBS and much more.
Really this has to be seen to be believed, but here are a few highlights.
TS: You say you cured yourself of addiction, you don't need Alcohol Anonymous, how did you do that?
CS: I closed my eyes and made it so - with the power of my mind. Had to unload 22 years of fiction and I just decided I don't need that anymore, and I know my own truth and that's what I stand on right now.
TS: Did you turn to alcohol and other substances because you were bored?
CS: No I did that because they work!
TS: Work to do what?
CS: Just change the way you see things, the way you feel. And yeah when you're a little bit bored with the redundancy of certain aspects of your life.... Yeah I think that's why people do them
TS: You've been to AA before, this time you did in home rehab. First of all what is that? And why did it work do you think this time?
CS: Well we couldn't really call it rehab because we didn't have a license to operate one so it was a crisis management center that we labeled the Sober Valley Lodge.
TS: You've told CBS you're at war with them now.
CS: Oh yeah, we're definitely at war.
TS: What's the war?
CS: Well the war is that they are trying to destroy my family and so I take great umbrage with that, and defeat is not an option. They picked a fight with a warlock.
TS: Strong people have relapsed
CS: Fools, trolls, weak, defeated. They allowed defeat to be an option, I will not.
TS: You ever missed a day of work?
CS: Not a day that cost anybody money. I missed practice, we're talking about practice. to quote the great Allen Iverson.
There's so much more to this outrageous interview you have to check it out below.
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