DNA traveled to Australia last month to battle Anecdote, and today we get the video. It's always interesting to watch a battle between rappers from different countries. Check out the two as they go toe to toe. Who do you think took it?
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Snoop Lion links up with Miley Cyrus for "Ashtrays and Heartbreaks." The Major Lazer and Ariel Rechtshaid-produced song will appear on Snoop's upcoming reggae album, Reincarnated, which will be released on April 16th.
MTV's RapFix Live is jam packed today with a nice guest list. Joe Budden, DJ Premier, Rich Boy, ASAP Ferg, Troy Ave and Torae will all be in the studio. RZA of the Wu Tang Clan will be skyping in.
Veteran emcee Talib Kweli has joined the growing list of people taking Rick Ross to task over his lyrics in the song “U.O.E.N.O.”
Ross raps about slipping molly into his date's drink, then taking her home for sex without her consent.
“Put molly all in her champagne / She ain’t even know it / I took her home and I enjoyed that / She ain’t even know it," Ross raps in the song.
The rapper later offered up an apology that many didn't believe was sincere.
“Woman is the most precious gift known to man. And there was a misunderstanding with a lyric…a misinterpretation where the term rape was used. I would never use the term rape, you know, in my lyrics. And as far as my camp, hip hop don’t condone that, the streets don’t condone that, nobody condones that," said Ross.
In an interview with Huffpost Live, Kweli criticized the MMG CEO for his lyrics in the song. He added that he wasn't buying Ross' apology.
"I don't care if Rick Ross is 40 years old. He's a misguided 40-year-old person," Talib said. "Rick Ross condoned rape in that song and he should apologize. His apology that he offered was unacceptable."
The group has taken it's demands one step further. They are now going to bring their petition with 71,763 signatures to Reebok's flagship store in New York City, 420 5th Ave, in Manhattan on Thursday (April 4th) to protest in person according to a press release.
Following on the heels of a week of controversy over Reebok’s silence on their spokesman Rick Ross’ new song in which he brags about drugging and raping a woman, UltraViolet members are planning to deliver 71,763+ petitions to the company’s flagship NYC store demanding the company fire him. The Reebok spokesman’s response that in not using the word “rape” he is off the hook has only escalated complaints that he does not fit Reebok’s image.
“In remaining silent, Reebok is using it’s brand to promote rape,” said Nita Chaudhary, co-founder of UltraViolet. “Reebok and Rick Ross have crossed a line— not only does Ross brag about drugging and raping a woman, he is pushing the idea that if you don’t use the word ‘rape’ it doesn’t count. We are fed up and disgusted with Reebok, and Thursday we will bring this fight to their front steps.”
The protest will also feature dozens of women in running bibs with the number “71,763” and signs reading “Hey Reebok— Want my business? Stop promoting rape. Drop Rick Ross.”
The protest is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. eastern time.
The-Dream dropped by The Breakfast Club this morning to talk about a variety of topics.
He chopped it up with the crew about Jay-Z dissing him at the Grammys, The Weeknd allegedly stealing his style, his girlfriend possibly lying about her name, h*es possibly making the best housewives, Timbaland's resurgence, his current relationship with production partner Tricky Stewart, his upcoming album IV Play and more.
Hot 97's DJ Camilo a.k.a Mr Eight Nights A Week heads down to Miami Beach to shut it down during the Winter Music Conference 2013 in his latest vlog. Peep Cameos from Flo Rida and Snoop Dogg.
Nardwuar the Human Serviette caught up with Pusha T at the recent SXSW music festival. Nardwuar probably does more research on an artist before an interview and often surprises them with little known facts about them. This chat was no different.
Nardwuar talked to Pusha about being influenced by UTFO and Big Daddy Kane, drug dealers being the reason "Grindin" took off, his brother Malice's first rap group Death Duel Productions, Timbaland DJing for them, Pharrell threatening to give the "Grindin" beat to Jay-Z if Pusha didn't come to the studio right away, Missy Elliot's first group, Sista and more.
Music Choice has launched a new series titled "Chronicles." They will interview artists to find out what inspires them, revelations about their upbringing, get insight into the music business and more.
The first artist to be featured on the debut episode is 50 Cent.
Fif talks about his early hip hop influences from artists like Boogie Down Productions, Big Daddy Kane, The Juice Crew and EPMD.
The G-Unit mogul recalls trying to get a meeting with Chris Lighty and Violator to see if they would manage him. It was right around the time he had gotten shot and had a lot of street beefs still going on. Violator passed initially because of all the heat surrounding him. From there, 50 got the idea to start doing mixtapes his way and the rest is history.
50 also reveals that an LL Cool J song inspired him to write "21 Questions," speaks on the decision making process that went into choosing "In Da Club" over "If I Can't" as the first single off of Get Rich or Die Tryin, not letting the pressure to sell records affect what kind of records he makes because he's comfortable financially and much more.
New York and Houston link up as Trips and Drop Top Slim a.k.a. Square Off link up with former Boss Hogg Outlaw rapper Killa Kyleon for "110th St." The track is off the upcoming Trips-n-Slim project titled The Preface available 4/4/13.
Directed By:SquareOff Shot By: Adrian Davila Edit By: ARM Produced by: Remy Red of Square Off Music
Beyonce graces yet another magazine cover. This time the beautiful Houston native covers the May issue of Vogue UK.
The singer is getting ready to embark on the "The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour." The trek will kick off April 15th in Belgrade, Serbia and finish August 3rd in Brooklyn, New York.
Jay-Z's better half talks to the publication about the grueling nature of such a long tour.
"I'm always bruised somewhere - my legs, my hips. But you've already started so you've just gotta fight through it."
The R&B superstar appears set to follow up "Bow Down/I Been On" with a new single tomorrow. She released a new video teaser that suggests new music is on the way on what will be her fifth wedding anniversary to Hov.
Tyga is taking his show on the road to Europe in support of his upcoming album, Hotel California. T-Raw will kick the trek off in Schuttorf, Germany on April 30th. Along the way he will make stops in Paris, Amsterdam, London and Manchester, before closing out the tour June 2nd in Dublin, Ireland.
Introducing Virginia's upcoming young gun prepping 703 and 215 of uptown Philadelphia. He has putting in work for 3 years garnering a big street and internet following. This is the single off his upcoming mixtape, Mista Who.
Ever wanted to see how the Top Dawg Entertainment artists live when they're on the road? Well, here's your chance. Schoolboy Q takes us on a tour of the TDE compound while at SXSW 2013.
The-Dream will be releasing his fifth studio album titled IV Play on May 28th via Def Jam Records. Here is the official music video for the project's lead single "Slow It Down" featuring Fabolous.
The-Dream was a guest on 106 & Park yesterday to promote the premiere of his new music video "Slow It Down" featuring Fabolous and his upcoming album, IV Play.
The singer/super producer also discussed his desire to score movies, working with Kelly Rowland, Beyonce, Big Sean and Jay-Z on his new album and more.
20 year old EarvinJohnsonIII, son of former L.A. Laker and NBA hall of fame playerEarvin "Magic" Johnson made a public appearance recently confirming he was gay. E.J. was seen holding hands with his boyfriend while talking with TMZ.
E.J.'s parents released a statement standing behind his decision.
"Cookie and I love EJ and support him in every way." Magic said, "We're very proud of him."
Current Lakers great, Kobe Bryant, thinks Magic did the right thing
"Of course Magic is supportive of and loves his son. Why should anyone be surprised? What I can't tolerate is a lack of tolerance," Bryant told TMZ.
Honey Cocaine releases another new music video off of her just released mixtape, Thug Love. This latest clip is for the DKevrim-produced track "Bad Gal." Mixtape available now on Datpiff.
Meek Mill is building a strong team for his Dream Chasers Records. In addition to Lil Snupe, Meek has also signed Louie V Gutta. Louie's mixtape "Worth the Wait" drops on April 6th. Here's a nice leak off of the project courtesy of HipHopSince1987.
Meek also cuts loose a new freestyle titled "G5." Peep that below. DreamChasers 3 on the way. Props to Splash.
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