One of the most prominent, rising artist out of Chicago, AM Early Morning, is back again with a brand new music video for his latest single “Almost”. The single, released on AM Early Morning’s latest project, entitled “Late Night Early Morning Two” takes listeners through different scenarios of people who, in the thick of life, had a chance for better opportunities, but just couldn’t make it; they “Almost” prevailed. The video depicts a character who is battling internally about whether or not life is worth living, only to have the decision forced upon him as he faces his enemy head on and has to decide that his life is worth more than his problems!
Only The Family boss Lil Durk is preparing to release a new mixtape titled "LilDurk2x" on May 1st. Check out the official music video for the lead song off of it, "If I Could."
Remo The Hitmaker and New Wave Music sign A15, an 18-year old rapper from Atmore, Alabama now living in Harlem, New York. His debut mixtape titled "Atmore Alabama Freestyles" drops on Friday, April 1.
A15's debut EP titled "Alabama Harlem" will be released on April 15th. All tracks produced by Remo The Hitmaker
A musical narrative picture from film-maker CJ Wallis, @fortyfps, adapted from 6 new raps written by Atlantic/Jet Life Recording artist @CurrenSy_Spitta over original production from Taylor Gang's own @ImSledgren.
The film co-stars JetLife members DJ Duffey, Cornerboy P, Mr Marcelo and Mousa Hamdan and T.Y., Young Juvie & Lil Soulja Slim - the three sons of legendary New Orleans group Hot Boyz.
Narration by Fiend4DaMoney
Written & Directed by CJ Wallis Produced by CJ Wallis & Mousa Hamdan
Sound Design & Mix by CJ Wallis Mix & Master by Adam Vee
West Coast spittersYGandNipsey Husslelink up to let their feelings be known about Republican presidential candidateDonald Trumpon theDJ Swish-produced"FDT (Fuck Donald Trump)."Listen to it on YouTube https://youtu.be/NxyyZC-hmuk
(ESPN) The Los Angeles Lakers, sputtering to the end of Kobe Bryant's farewell season with the worst record in franchise history, face a fresh crisis involving prized rookie point guard D'Angelo Russell, according to team sources.
Sources told ESPN.com that some teammates' trust in Russell is eroding after a video surfaced in the past week that shows Russell recording a private conversation between himself and teammate Nick Young. Young does not appear to realize he is being taped.
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The video, which is believed to have come to light last week via the Twitter account of a celebrity gossip site, shows Russell filming Young while asking questions about Young being with other women. Young and Australian rapper Iggy Azalea announced their engagement last June.
While it's unclear how the video became public, sources say the resulting tension in the Lakers' locker room in recent days was among the factors that contributed to L.A.'s limp showing in Salt Lake City on Monday night, when they absorbed a 48-point pounding from the Utah Jazz. The loss was the Lakers' worst in franchise history.
Various Lakers officials are aware of the issue and are dismayed with Russell, sources say, but to this point they have chosen not to intervene.
"Right now," one source said, "they're handling it by isolating him."
Austin Brown, Russell's agent from Creative Artists Agency, declined to comment when reached Tuesday.
Said one team insider: "This was a prank gone wrong and a mistake by [Russell], and he has to be held accountable, but I would hope he isn't overly criticized for it."
The emergence of the video, sources said, has been the talk of the locker room for the past several days and has led to a tangible strain between Russell and some teammates.
At a recent breakfast meeting, one source said, no Laker would sit with Russell at his table. The source added that, in another instance, Russell came into the locker room and sat next to guard Lou Williams, who got up and walked away.
"It's bad," one team source told ESPN.com's Ramona Shelburne. "It's about as bad as it can get. There were trust issues already. Now there's no trust."
In the video, Russell asks Young at one point, "You was 30 and she was 19?" referencing Young's age and the age of another woman that Young said that he met in a nightclub.
"What about Amber Rose?" Russell later says, mentioning another celebrity.
"No, she knows my girl," Young is recorded as saying.
Later in the conversation, while apparently still recording, Russell is heard telling Young, "I'm glad you told my video all that."
"Huh?" Young says, turning his face toward Russell before the video cuts off.
The Lakers have long considered Russell to be a key part of their future after using the No. 2 overall pick to select him a year ago and raved about his "superstar" potential on the night they drafted him. Even Lakers coach Byron Scott, whose handling of Russell this year has been scrutinized, came into the season speaking of him in the same breath as Lakers legend Magic Johnson when describing Russell's court vision.
Russell started the Lakers' first 20 games before being moved to the bench along with second-year forward Julius Randle. And Scott, on countless occasions this season, has publicly questioned Russell's maturity.
"He's such a kid," Scott said in February. "I told him the other day, 'You're 19, but sometimes I think you're 14.'"
Russell, who is now 20, is averaging 13.1 points, 3.4 assists and 3.4 rebounds over 27.5 minutes in 72 games this season.
Young hasn't played in 10 games and didn't travel with the team to Salt Lake City because of gastroenteritis, according to the team.
In the newest episode of The Sex Room we meet the southern beauty Butterfly (@Everest6). Butterfly sits with Jack Thriller and talks being from a small town in North Carolina, why she still lives there, being a stripper and having a fiancé, names her celebrity crush and of course displays her favorite sex position. Check out this beauty right here on Episode 21. Follow @_thesexroom @jackthriller @frankantonio @jetfrombk @calicoo_ @ashtheprgod
Chris Brown has sounded off in a major way regarding Khelani's attempted suicide, after it was discovered that she had broken up with Cleveland Cavaliers star Kyrie Irving to get back with her ex-boyfriend, PartyNextDoor.
OVO Sound singer PartyNextDoor and Kehlani
As we previously reported, once the news got out Kehlani was hit with cheating accusations via social media. On Monday, March 28, she posted an Instagram photo with a caption that suggested she had tried to kill herself.
“I wanted to leave this Earth. Being completely selfish for once. Never thought I’d get to such a low point. But don’t believe the blogs you read. No one was cheated on and I’m not a bad person. Everyone is hurt and everyone is in a place of misunderstanding,” she wrote. “But as of today, I had no wish to see tomorrow. But God saved me for a reason and for that…I must be grateful. Cuz I’m not in Heaven right now for a reason. On that note, bye Instagram."
Brown, who is friends with Irving, wasn't buying it. The singer took to Twitter on Tuesday night/Wednesday morning and accused Kehlani of seeking attention.
Girls be mad at a nigga for fucking around wit bitches but her DMs got more names then the Declaration of Independence. #YEAHIMTHROWINGSHADE
Meanwhile, Kehlani posted that she was home and recovering via her Instagram account.
“Thank you for the love," she wrote. "everyone’s fighting things people know nothing about. healthy, home, & with ppl who love me. thank you 4 all support. all God. Will b taking space.”
CyphaDenMusic sneaks in a new video presentation for "Munstaz" as found on the 2015 album, "RadiOctave". Featuring the mic murderer Taiyamo Denku and veteran rhyme duo Cella Dwellas, the troublesome trio unleash brash bars on limber lyricists over a cinematic horror sound bed provided by the producer from down under, D-Cypha.
The video tells the tale of a bullied young man who stumbles across a special chest. Inside, a copy of "RadiOctave" is found. Immediately upon listening to it, he begins turning into a munsta. Shoot on location in Greece and directed by TwentyTwo, we present to you "Munstaz" featuring Taiyamo Denku and Cella Dwellas.
Brooklyn, New York emcee and Pro Era member, Joey Bada$$, stopped by Shade 45's Sway in the Morning recently to chop it up with Sway Calloway and Heather B.
While there Joey went in on the Five Fingers of Death freestyle. He throws a couple of shots at Troy Ave in the process.
Troy Ave unloads the visuals to accompany his reply to fellow fellow Brooklyn, New York rapper Joey Bada$$ dissing him in the song "Ready." This one is called "Bad A$$" and was produced by Yankee.
2.Savages (Prod. AntMan Wonder) 3.Dead Presidents Heads (prod. Streetrunner with keys by Tarik Azzouz) 4.Mind Right Interlude (prod. Mr. Porter) 5.Which Is Cool (prod. Nottz) 6.The Banjo ft. Westside Gunn, Conway & Styles P (Prod by AraabMUZIK) 7.Wait (prod Jake One) 8.Rap On Steriods (Prod. Jahlil Beats) Ft. Assassin 9.Universe Interlude (prod. Dj Pain 1) 10.Tabernackle (prod. S1 and J. Rhodes) 11.Trust The Shooter (prod. DJ Pain 1) Ft. Smoke DZA 12.Bonus - Digest (prod. Mr. Porter) Ft. Tiara
1.Fountain Bleu 2.Cut It Ft. TLz (Beemix) 3.Blow a Check 4.Summer Sixteen (Beemix) 5.Diego 6.Work (Beemix) 7.Mine Ft. Kevin Gates 8.Did It For Brooklyn Ft. Maino 9.Panda Ft. Maino, TLz, Dash 10.Im Dat Bitch
Hood Illustrated released their 10th issue #BestInThaMidwest edition and amongst the 17 Faces You Should Know was non other than Chicago born and Stack Or Starve Approved founder, Dough From Da Go.
What is your HOOD Story? Im defanitely from the neighborhoods and connect with the streets since ive been passionate about the music games years ago. I help those that i feel have a shot, and take it to the next level by assisting with things needed on the admin or marketing level.Im very in tune with the hood, and want to see us come from the bottom and stay at the top.
You are constantly making moves. What are some determining factors that come into place when you are presented with thesedifferent opportunities to grow your brand? Believing in God, staying humble and keeping a dope work ethic. I think im the hardest working one out of the midwest, and i say that with confidence. Its all in the hustle at the end of the day. Ive got alot of people i look up to and carry those blue prints and blend em with my hustle and expertise and move how im suppose to move. I think its all in your ambition and consistency.
Who Is Dough From Da Go? Hustler, Entrepreneur, Promoter, Etc… ( What Defines you as a brand) Defanitely a hustler. Entrepreneur and visonary when it comes to the indpendents and being a resource to help other brands remain large and become large.
What currently motivates you to continue and grind it out like you do? Passion as well as paying attention to the past and current winners of our time. Legacy and respect is real important to me, i take everything i do seriously and move with certain mannerisms in order to be respected amongst the elite. In addition im just motivated by life, journey and being better with everything i do.
What can we expect from you this year? Are you working on any projects, Endorsing any additional brands, etc…
Alot of work. The Relaunch Of "Stack Or Starve Approved" as well as "Female Flow" with my Business partner and long time friend, Missy B. Of course working heavy with Def Jam...alot of artists dropping this year. Also fucking with 300 Ent. Sony/ RED and a few other labels on the major side. My clothing Brand "Bag Language" will be launching two season lines, also my new website is being developed where we will showcase and highlight whos grinding the indy scene. I have a handful of artists im breaking into the game: Ray iLLa, Hardknock, also a female by the name of Keish Keish, a couple artists on my radar also are: ChinChilla Meek from Harvey, IL & an artist named from Chicago named Tony Cartel. Im also going to be taking Lil Mouse to a new level. I am back producing also, i am going to shock people with the new production, we are dropping a total of 5 projects this year, Ep's & albums with my brothers Producer SC & Tony Baines. We gonna bring that vibe back to the city for sure. Im excited about the ventures & works ahead.... Eveyrthingz Workin'!!!
Many artist / brands have a lane that they are comfortable moving in. If you had to describe your lane and where you feel the most comfortable what would that lane be? The lane of observation, the humble lane but the dont take no shit lane. Im very key on relationships, but kissing ass was never a sport i played lol.#RealRecognizeReal
What is your ultimate goal for the Stack or Starve brand?
Well i feel we have already set trends and had success at breaking artists in the market and taking the dj crew to the next level as well as putting out classic projects. Now we want to continue breaking artists on a new level and let the new mixtape brands come in and do their thing. But ultimately its going to be doing some big tours and taking the brand to a corporate level.
Why should consumers support your movement / buy the brands you push. What separates you from every other brand ambassador? Independence first and foremost.We stay authentic to the streets and we also have an ear for talent as well as remain respected based on not forgetting where we come from. Im absolutely always confident that consumers are satisfied with our quality and vision for out presentations when it comes to the products and services. In addition, what seperates myself from these other brand ambassadors is im always ahead of the game and thinking of the next move to become the best move!
What do you want to tell the HOOD Illustrated Readers about Dough From Da Go? What are your last words to the HOOD?
Rock with me, reach out to me @DoughFromDaGo on social media DoughFromDaGo@gmail.com , lets chop it up and take the visions to the next level. Im always working and always applying pressure to the game. Shouts to the HOOD and big shouts to Hood illustrated for staying 1000 with me and the grind throughout the years! Bless up!
Washington, D.C. rapper Fat Trel was arrested on Sunday, March 27, for allegedly trying to use counterfeit money at a Maryland casino.
TMZ reports that the Maybach Music Group recording artist, real name Martrel Reeves, passed a pit boss nine fake $50 bills. They were easily spotted because the serial numbers on eight of the bills matched.
According to the report, Trel claims to have withdrawn the money from an ATM in D.C. He was taken into custody by the Anne Arundel CountyPolice Department and charged with possession of counterfeit currency.
AN ATM ?ONT EVEN OWN A BANK CARD...PICTURE BIG GLEETCHIE AT A ATM...1st & LASTER RESPONSE 2 DA BULLSHYT!!!
With her new album, "More Issues Than Vogue" now available, K. Michelle stopped by The Breakfast Club to promote it.
While there she disses Uncle Murda and Maino for saying her pussy smells during a Breakfast Club interview, goes off on Angela Yee for allowing them to talk about her, talks her plastic surgeries, Memphitz and more.
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