XXL has released it's annual Freshman Class list. Some interesting people are on it for 2014. Names include Ty Dolla $ign, Chance The Rapper, Rich Homie Quan, Isaiah Rashad, Troy Ave, August Alsina, Kevin Gates, Lil Bibby, Jon Connor and Jarren Benton who was voted in by XXL readers.
Who do you think deserved to make it? Which emcees would you replace?
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Two of Philadelphia's best emcees team up as Meek Mill gives Young Chris an assist on "Don't Play." This is taken from Chris' forthcoming #GunnaSeason mixtape dropping on Tuesday, May 6. Download the song here http://www.audiomack.com/song/paperchaserdotcom/dont-play-ft-meek-mill.
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If the National Basketball Association thought Donald Sterling would take the half billion dollars he would get from selling the L.A. Clippers and go quietly into the night, tricking it off on V. Stiviano they were wrong.
The racist business mogul is gearing up to fight the league tooth and nail with the best legal team money can buy..
TMZ reports that Sterling has been in touch with 650-member mega-law firm Quinn Emanuel Urquhart and Sullivan, as well as Glaser Weil.
Eric Garcetti
"He thinks he's going to be the owner for a long time," Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti told CBS' Face the Nation on Sunday. "He believes in his heart that he's a very good person."
Donald Sterling
“I think Mr. Sterling is from a different generation than I am. I think he was brought up to believe these things … segregation, whites and blacks," Stiviano told Barbara Walters during an interview last week.
Basically what the NBA is dealing with is a bigot with deep pockets who enjoys litigation. This could drag on for years in court before Sterling gives in.
Meanwhile, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver made a clever and calculating move when he banned Sterling from the NBA and announced he would be forced to sell the team.
Adam Silver
Silver knew there was no way in hell Sterling would give in quickly. But by making the announcement as quickly as he did Silver pacified most of the African American players in the league who were prepared to boycott if action wasn't taken.
The players now firmly believe they have a man in charge who won't stand for racism and is on their side. As this drags on they won't be able to point the finger at Silver and are highly unlikely to consider a boycott in the future.
Sources: L.A. Times and TMZ
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I'm the CEO of Focus Boy Productions I became a Associate Producer of DJ Butter ''What up Doe TV Vol.1 '' Feataures Young Jeezy,Method Man and Hell Rell in 2008. I Produced my first video music video Blu Colla Records (''It's a Drought'') in 2007 which was aired on Nuke @ Nite. Dj King David Presents... Detroit Streets Dvd Vol 1 OUT NOW!!! Co-Executive Producer Focus Boy Productions Interviews, music videos, exclusive concert footage. featuring: Lola Damone, E-40, Method Man, Dj Butter, Dj Ddt, Jim Jones, Yuk Mouth, Chedda Boy Malik, Street Lordz, P Money Bags, MC Lyte, Trick-Trick, MC Serch, Suga Rae, Mz. Murda, Freeway, Freekey Zeeky, Supa Star, K deezy, Lady Blade, Big Herk, Tj aka Detroit Streets, Reddbone,Black Milk,Focus Boy and others... stay tuned... Focus Boy DVD A Mockumentary Coming soon..... Executive Producer Focus Boy Productions
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Hip hop has become just like every other genre of music. Too many copy cats piggy backing off of what they think is the hottest sound at the moment. That's where artists like Anyextee step in to fill the void with something fresh and new.
Take a look at the Amalgam Digital CEO's music video for "Lord Is My Shepherd," the lead single off of his forthcoming debut album entitled Executive Decisions, which will be released on May 20 via Amalgam Digital.
The track was produced by D1. Visuals directed by Anyextee and Sebafilms.
Executive Decisions Tracklist:
1. “The Purpose & Power of This Poems Patterns”
2. “Power Point Presentation”
3. “Lord Is My Shepard”
4. “Cease & Desist”
5. “Living The Transfiguration”
6. “Get Higher”
7. “Annunaki”
8. “Illumi-Not-Eye”
9. “SpinCycle”
10. “Anthems For The Proletariat”
11. “Woke Up In Vegas”
12. “Misfits”
13. “Mid Life Crisis”
14. “Details (Free MAX B)”
15. “Kymatica & Kava”
16. “The Light”
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Fueled by the hustler's spirit that is offered to anyone from The Big Apple, Alan Riddle, better known by his peers as Passport Gift, is no stranger to the consistent work ethic that it takes to mark new territory in this game. Aspiring to become a permanent fixture among the hip-hop community, this young multi-talented artist is making it his business to breath “fresh air” into the music industry. His focus is on none other than creating quality music that hip-hop enthusiasts can appreciate for years to comes and with his buzz single set to release, he is ready to "Turn 'Em On"
MAKE SURE TO CONNECT WITH PASSPORT GIFT!
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Freddie Gibbs chopped it up with The Breakfast Club about his fallout with Young Jeezy, being cool with YG, his Cocaine Pinata album, Doughboyz Cashout beef, being independent, touring with Tech N9ne, Donald Sterling and more.
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Roc Nation's roster just got considerably stronger as Rihanna has decided to call the label her recording home. She leaves Def Jam after a seven album run that began in 2005 when then-President Jay Z signed her to the label.
The singer was already being managed by Roc Nation. This move simply keeps everything in house for the Barbadian beauty.
Riri joins J. Cole, Willow Smith, Rita Ora, DJ Mustard, Calvin Harris, Alexa Goddard, Mayaeni, Jay Electronica and of course, Hov himself as an artist under the Roc Nation umbrella.
The addition gives Jay's label one of the biggest superstars on the planet. Rihanna has sold over 30 million albums and 120 million singles worldwide during her career. At only 26-years old the singer is in the prime of her career.
Source: Complex
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As he prepares to release his "F*ck the Fame" EP, Kidd Kidd gives fans a taste of what to expect on the trunk rattling track entitled "I Am." Peep the official visuals below.
Directed by Blake Atienza
The song is available now on iTunes.
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Soulja Boy hops on the "Chi-Raq" bandwagon as he drops a freestyle over the popular Nicki Minaj and Lil Herb record. Give it a listen up top.
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Jennifer Lopez looks as good as ever on the cover of her forthcoming album entitled A.K.A. The 44-year old singer rocks a skin tight dominatrix-style latex that shows ample cleavage. The album arrives in stores on June 17.
**UPDATE** May 19
J-Lo releases the tracklist for her new album. The 14-track project features Nas, Rick Ross, French Montana, T.I., Iggy Azalea, Pitbull and Jack MIZRAH!
A.K.A. Tracklisting
1. “A.K.A.” (feat. T.I.)
2. “First Love”
3. “Never Satisfied”
4. “I Luh Ya Papi” (feat. French Montana)
5. “Acting Like That” (feat. Iggy Azalea)
6. “Emotions”
7. “So Good”
8. “Let It Be Me”
9. “Worry No More” (feat. Rick Ross)
10. “Booty” (feat. Pitbull)
11. “TENS” (feat. Jack MIZRAHI)
12. “Troubeaux” (feat. Nas)
13. “Expertease (Ready Set Go)”
14. “Same Girl” (feat. French Montana)
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Usher's back with a new single. The R&B superstar sounds like he's on top of his game on the catchy track "Good Kisser." Give it a listen up top and let us know what you think.
Usher's new single "Good Kisser" Available Now
iTunes: http://smarturl.it/GoodKisser?Iqid=yt
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/GoodKisserAm?Iqid=yt
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/GoodKisserGP?IQid=yt
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Lil Wayne almost got a chance to test his fighting skills against a world class boxer Saturday, May 3, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The Young Money CEO walked Floyd Mayweather Jr. into the ring before his bout with Marcos Maidana. After the match was over he came face to face with Maidana and his camp as they headed to their dressing room
Hostile words were exchanged between them. Wayne can be heard yelling "let's go" repeatedly as he was being restrained. Things got close to becoming really ugly, but luckily the fight after the big fight didn't go down. Peep the footage below.
Lil Wayne confrontation with Carlos Maidana's camp
**UPDATE**
The near fight apparently started after Wayne was hit with a water bottle by someone from Maidana's camp. The rapper believed the bottle thrower was the fighter's trainer, Robert Garcia, which sparked the confrontation.
Watch how it all started below.
Wayne hit with water bottle
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Ma$e teams up with Eric Bellinger for his new single entitled "Nothing." Be on the lookout for Ma$e's new album, Now We Even, coming soon.
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Arlis Michaels delivers his new mixtape entitled Don't Hate Me, Hate Your Job. He gets production from Hit-Boy, Trakdealaz, P Dubb Mancini, Beatryda, Harry Fraud, Prince Maestro and Mr. Hotbeatz.
Tracklist:
1.) Intro prod by: ButlaBeats
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Thisis50 Radio (Gossip Viv, DJ Thoro & Hynaken) recently spoke with Roxy Reynolds!
Roxy Reynolds prefers no Condom, Max B, crazy Threesome scene & much more!
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Bronx, New York emcee Oun P is one of the illest lyricists in the game. He slows things down a little on his new single entitled "Bad Girl" featuring Remo The Hitmaker and Fatman Scoop. This is off of Oun P's F.A.C.T.S. 2 mixtape. Cop "Bad Girl" from iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bad-girl-feat.-fatman-scoop/id480909152
Watch the official music video directed by Jayonez.
Mississippi rapper King Dirt is keeping the pedal to the metal as he continues to churn out new music at a rapid pace. Check out his new record entitled "Cash Money." Download it up top.
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