Back in February snippets from PartyNextDoor's "Work" reference track for Rihanna leaked. Today the full version has hit the net.
The song's success meant a lot to Party. He thanked both Rihanna and Drake for the opportunity.
My first #1 as a songwriter. Thank you @rihanna and champagnepapi for the opportunity. Album on… https://t.co/NCui9hn0cu
— PARTYNEXTDOOR (@PARTYOMO) February 23, 2016
Listen to the full demo up top.
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XXL gets the green light to premiere Freeway's new album titled "Free Will." The Philadelphia spitter recruited Young Buck, Raheem DeVaughn, Ro-D and Scholito for features. The project drops Friday, April 29. Pre-order it now from iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/free-will/id1093526153
"Free Will" Tracklist
1. Intro
2. Addiction
3. Hot As Ice
4. I’m Back
5. Highway (feat. Ro-D)
6. Kodak
7. Illuminate
8. Kane & Abel
9. My BM
10. Bennie & Stella (feat. Raheem DeVaughn)
11. Work (feat. Scholito)
12. We Thuggin (feat. Young Buck)
13. Always Love You
14. Legendary
15. First Thing’s First
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Katt Williams ran into more legal trouble on Wednesday, April 27, following a confrontation with an Atlanta restaurant manager.
According to TMZ, the comedian's entourage walked into Spondivits and seated themselves, bypassing the hosts. When Katt arrived he and the manager argued over the situation.
Things got heated and Katt allegedly hurled a salt shaker, hitting the manager in the face, splitting his lip.
The "Friday After Next" hauled ass, but was soon tracked down by police. Katt was arrested and charged with battery.
He's free after posting bond.
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Chicago rapper and 150 Dream Team/Cinematic Music Group member, G Herbo, sits down with DJ Smallz and reflects on the death of fellow rapper Bankroll Fresh, who was shot and killed at Street Execs studio in Atlanta on March 4th, if the events that have unfolded change the way he operates, and his reveals his favorite memory of fellow Chicago rapper Capo who was killed from a drive-by shooting.
Bankroll Fresh
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730 Dips recording artist Sen City releases an official music video for "Don't Play with Me." This is off of his new mixtape titled "Schemin & Dreamin 1.7." It's available now on Datpiff http://www.datpiff.com/Sen-City-Schemin-Dreamin-17-mixtape.779939.html
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Nick Young is having a rough year. His teammate D'Angelo Russell filmed him admitting to cheating on his fiancee, Iggy Azalea, a couple of months ago. Now he's been slapped with a $700,000 breach of contract lawsuit by a former business manager.
Andre Chevalier was Swaggy P's high school basketball coach. In 2007, he became the player's business manager and consultant, according to TMZ.
Chevalier claims he was supposed get paid 2% of Young's NBA salary and endorsement money. Eight years later he realized the money Nick's agent was paying him wasn't the full amount he was supposed to receive.
He wants a judge to force Young to cough up what he's owed.
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Rigz and Rob Gates have teamed up for a collaborative mixtape titled "WADR (With All Due Respect)" The project drops on May 6.
Peep the visuals for "Tell Me Why." Directed and edited by OttoShotDat #FilmSavages.
Presented by OttoShotDat and Da Cloth.
Follow on Instagram @Rigz585 @ColorBlidGates @OttoShotDat
For Video Inquiry Email: OttoShotDat@gmail.com
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Miami artist Wilo has consistently dropped hardcore street anthems, but has teamed up with JKash and prod. TracKingsLLC for "Wet Wet", this one is for the ladies. We appreciate all support & feedback.
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On Friday, April 29, Drake will release his latest album. The title has been changed from "Views from the 6," to "VIEWS."
Today, Drizzy revealed the tracklist for the 20-song project. There were no features on the back cover he provided, but we know that Jay Z and Kanye West appear as The Throne on "Pop Style." Wizkid and Kyla show up on "One Dance."
#VIEWS Tracklist pic.twitter.com/6KLbbgzFSm
— Drizzy (@Drake) April 27, 2016
A Universal representative confirms to Noisey that the album is officially titled VIEWS & no longer Views From The 6 https://t.co/onGrnt3Xzo
— Noisey (@NoiseyMusic) April 27, 2016
"VIEWS" Tracklist
1. “Keep the Family Close”
2. “9”
3. “U With Me?”
4. “Feel No Ways”
5. “Hype”
6. “Weston Road Flows”
7. “Redemption”
8. “With You”
9. “Faithful”
10. “Still Here”
11. “Controlla”
12. “One Dance” feat. Wizkid and Kyla
13. “Grammys”
14. “Child’s Play”
15. “Pop Style” feat. The Throne
16. “Too Good”
17. “Summer’s Over Interlude”
18. “Fire & Desire”
19. “Views”
20. “Hotline Bling” (Bonus)
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D'Angelo paid tribute to late music icon, Prince, by covering his 1986 song "Sometimes It Snows in April" during his appearance earlier this week on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The singer was assisted by Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum's cover band, Princess. Watch the powerful performance below.
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It has been said that real gangsters move in silence. In the case of Havoc (of Mobb Deep) and legendary producer The Alchemist, the duo chose to let their music speak for themselves. On the newly announced collaborative album, The Silent Partner, Havoc serves as the smooth-talking, gangster mouthpiece to the Alchemist's gritty, one-of-a-kind instrumental backdrops.
One of the most decorated producers in hip-hop today, The Alchemist’s relationship with Mobb Deep dates back to 1999 when Cypress Hill’s DJ Muggs introduced the then-upcoming producer to the revered New York duo. The Alchemist would go onto forge a strong bond with the group, resulting in a myriad of classic tracks throughout the years.
Today, the duo has let loose the second single from The Silent Partner featuring Wu-Tang brethren, Method Man. On "Buck 50's & Bullet Wounds," Havoc and Method Man display razor sharp bars over The Alchemist's bulletproof production. The song premiered via RapRadar.
The Silent Partner is a magnificently organic album that brings together one-half of the Mobb with their favorite producer for a modern day hip-hop classic. The Silent Partner features guest appearances by Method Man, Prodigy (of Mobb Deep) and Cormega and will be released on May 20th via Babygrande Records.
For more information on Havoc, please visit:
twitter.com/havocmobbdeep
www.instagram.com/mobbdeephavoc
www.facebook.com/HavocOfMobbDeep/
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Pee Wee Kirkland has been mentioned in a host of rap songs, including Ja Rule's "Always on Time" and Fat Joe's "Lean Back," which the basketball legend spoke about during a recent interview with VladTV. Pee Wee went on to say that he's honored that they would put him in a verse.
Moving along, Pee Wee spoke about the importance of family values in music, which he said he's happy to see is finally coming back to the genre. He then added that hip-hop has made a lot of young people turn on their families, but Pee Wee said that loving and caring for your mother is the most gangster thing that anyone can do.
To hear more about what Pee Wee had to say, including speaking to at-risk kids, peep the clip below..
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Mass Appeal debuts J. Dilla's music video for "The Sickness" featuring Nas. This Madlib-produced gem can be found on Jay Dee's posthumous album titled "The Diary." It's available now on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-diary/id1085118201
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Young Thug no longer wants to take a violent approach in his beef with Power 105.1 radio personality, Charlamagne Tha God.
As we previously reported, Thugger threatened to "torture" CTG because of his contentious interview with Birdman on The Breakfast Club last week.
After having some time to reflect the Atlanta rapper decided it wasn't worth his time.
"I wouldn't ever put my hands on a radio guy, to small for me/for me," he wrote on his Twitter page Tuesday, April 26.
I wouldn't ever put my hands on a radio guy, to small for me/for me
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) April 26, 2016
Ok then...
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After Drake's ghostwriting scandal broke Hopsin took to Twitter to reveal his thoughts on the situation, telling followers that Drake having a ghostwriter was "not hip-hop." The West Coast rapper expanded more on his thoughts during a recent interview with VladTV, where he told us that while he still really likes Drake's music, he can't respect his lyrics after the ghostwriting claims.
We also asked Hopsin about his thoughts on Royce Da 5'9" telling VladTV that he wrote Dr. Dre's verses for "The Message," and the former Funk Volume rapper told us that he has too much respect for Dre to hate on him for having a ghostwriter.
Check out more of the interview below, and hear Hopsin share his thoughts on what he believes is true artistry.
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It's official! Jon Jones vs. Daniel Cormier will headline UFC 200. This fight replaces Conor McGregor vs. Nate Diaz as the marquee match up at the big event, which takes place on July 9, 2016 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Because McGregor refused to fulfill his promotional obligations he was taken off of the card.
THE main event for #UFC200: @DC_MMA vs @JonnyBones II
— UFC (@ufc) April 27, 2016
Here. We. Go. https://t.co/vvnbpPFA24
UFC President Dana White made the announcement Wednesday, April 27, on Good Morning America.
It's on!! Daniel Cormier vs. Jon Jones 2 at #UFC200!! Tix on sale this Friday https://t.co/HGlgFO78nt
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) April 27, 2016
Daniel Cormier (left) and Jon Jones square off at UFC 182
This is the second time Cormier will face Jones.
Bones retained his Light Heavyweight title in their first bout with a unanimous decision victory at UFC 182.
Jones was later stripped of his title after fleeing the scene of an April 2015 hit-and-run accident. On September 29, 2015, Jones plead guilty to leaving the scene of an accident and was sentenced to up to 18 months of supervised probation.
The UFC immediately reinstated Jones, but while he was gone Cormier had become the new champion by defeating Anthony "Rumble" Johnson via submission at UFC 187.
Jon Jones delivers an elbow to the face of Ovince Saint Preux at UFC 197.
Following a 15-month layoff, Jones, returned to the octagon on April 23, 2016 at UFC 197. He beat Ovince Saint Preux by unanimous decision.
Saint Preux was a late replacement for Cormier, who had suffered a leg injury in training camp.
Jon Jones (@JonnyBones) is "ready to dominated Daniel Cormier" again in #UFC200. @UFC #UFConGMA https://t.co/TjkC3DfSum
— Good Morning America (@GMA) April 27, 2016
"I don't think that in July it should be a problem." - Daniel Cormier (@dc_mma) on fight w/Jon Jones. #UFC200 @UFC https://t.co/ULuULWTtTx
— Good Morning America (@GMA) April 27, 2016
Cormier vs Jones 2 should be a great fight. The two men legitimately hate each other and Cormier is obsessed with beating the man who handed him the only loss of his UFC career.
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A$AP Ferg is out promoting his new album titled "Always Strive and Prosper." The Harlem, New York native made a pit stop by Hot 97 to chop it up with Ebro, Laura Stylez and Peter Rosenberg about it and more.
Ferg discussed hid label's support, being hands on and controlling his career, performing at this year's Summer Jam, dispels rumors that A$AP Mob split up, making sure A$AP Yams' mom is taken care of, Kanye West and Jay Z acknowledging his work.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Prince's sister believes the superstar musician didn't have a will and asked a Minnesota court on Tuesday to appoint a trust company to temporarily oversee his multimillion-dollar estate.
Tyka Nelson, Prince's only full sibling, said in the court filing that immediate action was necessary to manage Prince's business interests following his death last week at Paisley Park, his famous home and recording studio complex in suburban Minneapolis.
Tyka Nelson says her brother had no will
The documents don't estimate how much his estate may be worth, but Prince made hundreds of millions of dollars for record companies, concert venues and others.
And estimates of how much licensing his personal brand will generate after his death reach to the purple clouds. In just three days, the outpouring of grief and nostalgia after his death prompted fans to buy 2.3 million of his songs.
Nelson asked that Bremer Trust, a corporate trust company, be named administrator of the estate. The court documents say Bremer Bank provided financial services to Prince for many years. The court didn't immediately rule.
Prince owned a dozen properties in Minnesota, most of it undeveloped land and some houses for relatives, worth about $27 million, according to public records. He also sold more than 100 million albums, according to Warner Music Group. And Pollstar, a concert industry magazine, said that in the years that his tours topped the charts — 10 years over four decades performing — the tours raked in $225 million in ticket sales.
But what remained in Prince's hands is less than the sum of ticket and album sales, given payments to record labels, staff and to cover other expenses.
If he left no will or trust, divvying up his fortune could get complicated, said Susan Link, a top Minnesota probate lawyer. Link said attorneys will need to get Prince's siblings to agree on asset distribution, and that it could get extremely complicated if they don't.
"They will try to set the family down," said Link, who isn't involved in the case. "They're not going to try to light the match and get a big fire going and get everybody fighting about this."
However, someone could still come forward with a will or trust document. When Michael Jackson died in June 2009, longtime lawyer John Branca filed a will six days later, upending moves by Jackson's mother to become his estate's executor based on her assuming there was no will. Just last month, the estate sold off Jackson's stake in publishing company Sony/ATV to Sony Corp. for $750 million.
Public records show Prince set up more than a dozen companies, though most are now inactive. He also shuffled through lawyers and business managers regularly, meaning he could have created a will at some point without others knowing about it.
"I really can't believe in the short time since he died that they made a thorough search," University of Minnesota law professor Judith Younger said.
Irwin Feinberg, a Los Angeles trust and probate lawyer, noted that wealthy people usually create trusts to avoid the public spectacle of probate court, and that it would be unusual for Prince not to have done so.
"If a shoe is going to drop, one would think it would drop fairly soon," he said.
Prince's post-mortem earnings could match top-earning dead celebrities like Elvis Presley, estimates Mark Roesler, chief executive of CMG Worldwide, which handles licensing for the estates of Marilyn Monroe, James Dean and other late stars. Presley's estate made $55 million just in 2015, according to Forbes magazine.
Prince "was as big as they get," Roesler told The Associated Press late last week. "Will there be a business built up around Prince 60 years from now like James Dean? The answer is unequivocally, 'yes.'"
Nelson's court filing Tuesday said she had "no reason to believe" that Prince executed a will or any other documents saying what should happen to his estate upon his death. Nelson said she doesn't know her brother's assets or debts, but said he had "substantial assets" that require protection.
Custom-made purple piano manufactured for musician Prince by Yamaha Entertainment Group
Her attorneys released a statement saying they're not at liberty to discuss the case "in order to uphold the privacy that Prince and the Nelson family have always maintained."
Under Minnesota law, if a person dies without a will — and with no surviving parents, children, or grandchildren — the next people in line to share in the estate are the surviving siblings, including half-siblings.
Prince wasn't married and had no known living children. Nelson is his only full sibling, though he has five half-siblings (two other half-siblings have died).
Court fights in recent years suggest money wasn't free flowing. In April 2013, Prince lost a lawsuit filed in New York State's Supreme Court brought by perfume maker Revelations Perfume and Cosmetics Inc. for failing to promote the "3121" perfume line named after his 2006 album. He touted the product once, during a massive concert in July 2007 in downtown Minneapolis that ended at 5 a.m. at the First Avenue club, a famous venue from "Purple Rain."
He was ordered to pay $4.4 million, but never did. Instead, plaintiff lawyers went searching for assets, found about $3 million in various Minnesota bank accounts and used court orders to freeze them, according to Brian Slipakoff, a lawyer who represented the perfume maker. Prince later settled for a lower amount.
"It doesn't suggest there was oodles of cash lying around," Slipakoff said last week.
Prince encountered tax difficulties several times, including owing back taxes to France in 2012, which he paid up, and overdue property taxes around $450,000 in 2010. In 2013, the IRS filed a federal tax lien against him in Carver County Court in Minnesota for $1.6 million. What happened with that case is unclear.
Records on file with Carver County, where Paisley Park is located, show that he was up to date on his property taxes when he died.
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Nakashima reported from Los Angeles. Associated Press writers Nekesa Mumbi Moody in New York, Doug Glass in Minneapolis and Kevin Burbach in Chanhassen, Minnesota, and AP researcher Rhonda Shafner contributed to this report.
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