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J. Cole made an appearance on “The Late Show with David Letterman.” yesterday (December 21). The Grammy nominated rapper performed the single "Work Out" off of his debut album Cole World: The Sideline Story.
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"Got more bricks than houses in Atlanta/Damn how a white b*tch more hood than David Banner?" - V-Nasty 'Food Plug'
David Banner was a guest on Shade 45's "Sway in the Morning" show yesterday (December 21). The Mississippi rapper heard V-Nasty's diss aimed towards him for the very first time when Sway played it for him. It left him wondering what has happened to the hip hop culture. He sees things being said and done now that he feels shouldn't be accepted.
V-Nasty's verse appears on the song 'Food Plug' which also features Gucci Mane. It was most likely a response to a song Banner released earlier this year titled 'Swag.' Many people thought he was talking about V-Nasty when he rapped the line, "the homies is busting slugs, the women is shaking ass/The white girls call us "n*gga" and just sit back and laugh and call it "Swag, swag, swag!"
"It don't bother me at all," Banner said after hearing V-Nasty's diss. "The problem with hip hop is people try to act a certain way and they put it on they sleeves. The stuff that I did that was hood I can't talk about it on a record. It's funny when people tell these kids to be hood and they don't stay in the hood. They give these kids the mentality of staying in the hood and that shows you what other cultures think about us as black people, and how they try to play us as black men against each other. Because the sad thing about it is--at the end of the day I'm the big mean black guy. Regardless of how articulate I am. If I move any kind of way I will always be crucified," Banner continued. "So, what I realized as black people we need to stop letting people play our culture like that. It's not up to me to feel a certain way. I feel bad for the people that allow other people to do this to our culture. I shouldn't have to say anything, this should be handled."
Banner went on to say the song 'Swag' wasn't about V-Nasty to begin with.
"And I said I wasn't going to speak about her. I wasn't going to call her name. I'm not ever gonna say this girl's name. But what I will say--the funny thing about it, the record was never about her," Banner told Sway and Devi Dev. "It was never about her, it was about what we accept as people. I'm more concerned with the people that's around her that allow her to feel comfortable enough to do that. It's actually sad to me. And it's sad that we as a people accept that. I actually feel sorry--not just for her, but just for the whole situation in general. I was actually one of the people that kept folks off of her. I was one of the people that said, 'nah bruh that's a little girl.' We deal on another level than just rap. Even on a business level [people called] like 'dude, what do you want us to do?'. I said I don't want you to do nothing because I honestly believe that she don't know no better," he explained. "The plight between our races is so much bigger than her. I don't even think she knows the ramifications and the pain of the word, especially coming from Mississippi. Especially in the south. And then for people to tell us I don't care what you think. You mean to tell me you're in our culture, using our culture, making money off our culture and you don't care about what the people think? Her people were not hung from trees and forced to accept the word n*gger. We had to internalize the word because we couldn't get away from it, we were slaves. And people forget their history dude. Being in Hollywood and being around certain cultures, that if you say certain things that they say, then your movies start flying, the lights start going out. The thing I want people to know is when is it enough? If it aint the word n*gga what about the disrespecting of God? Because now our culture has gotten to the point where if it's popping and it's making money then it's acceptable. What's not acceptable? What is enough? I can't say what it is, but what the f*ck is enough? It's like anything with our culture now is for sale."
David Banner Speaks on V-Nasty Part 1
David Banner speaks on V-Nasty pt. 2
David Banner 'Swag'
Gucci Mane and V-Nasty 'Food Plug'
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X-Factor made history last night when R. Kelly performed his hit song "I Believe I Can Fly" for the first time as a duet with contestant Melanie Amaro.
"It was unbelievable, there's no doubt that this girl is on her way to the moon," Kelly said after the performance.
The duo sang the song which earned Kelly three Grammy Awards, as the contest is drawing to a close. Only Amaro, Chris Rene and Josh Krajcik remain in the hunt for the $5 million dollar recording contract that will be awarded to the winner.
Make sure you tune in to Fox tonight at 8/7C to find out who that winner is.
There will also be special performances by 50 Cent, Justin Bieber, Stevie Wonder, Pitbull, Ne-Yo, and Leona Lewis.
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Fabolous' There Is No Competition mixtape series will come to an end when he releases the third installment on Christmas Day.
"With this mixtape, it’s Christmas time, I wanted to do something for the fans,” he told XXL. “People are [going to be] home all week, it’s a great time to get in people’s brain all week.”
The DJ Drama hosted series is a fan favorite, but Fab says three is enough.
“I don’t know if I’m gonna go further because I feel like three is enough for a series," Fad said. “I think that’s what happens with movies sometimes with the ‘Jason Part…’ 9s, 10s you [end up] losing a little bit of flavor because you’re just recreating the same thing ten times. So, I think this one might be the final installment of the There Is No Competition series.”
The tape will have features from Lloyd Banks, Red Cafe, Ne-Yo, Paul Cain and Trey Songz.
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Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka will pay their final respects to fallen Brick Squad member Slim Dunkin by helping to pay for his funeral.
Slim's family will pay for a portion, but Gucci and Waka will cover a large portion of the costs according to TMZ.
The funeral will include a "white horse-drawn carriage, massive white floral arrangements, and a white dove release ceremony."
Dunkin, real name Mario Hamilton, was killed Friday (December 16) when he was shot during a fight at an Atlanta recording studio.
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His funeral will take place Friday (December 23) at 11am at Berean Christian Church in Atlanta.
R.I.P. Slim
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X-Factor is pulling out the big guns for tonight's season finale. In addition to crowning a winner from the three remaining contestants Chris Rene, Melanie Amaro and Josh Krajcik, there will also be special performances.
Billboard is reporting that judge L.A. Reid personally reached out to 50 Cent in order to secure a performance from the multi-platinum selling rapper. Justin Bieber, Stevie Wonder, Pitbull, Ne-Yo, and Leona Lewis are also scheduled to perform.
The show airs on Fox at 8/7C.
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Drake releases visuals for "The Motto" featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga. The Bay Area inspired clip features an appearance by E-40.
Take Care in stores now.
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Drake releases visuals for "The Motto" featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga. The Bay Area inspired clip features an appearance by E-40.
Take Care in stores now.
It's going to be a Merry Christmas for The Snowman.
Young Jeezy's new disc Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition is projected to have a good opening week with sales between 200,000-225,000 according to HitsDailyDouble. Jeezy's fans obviously stuck by him through numerous delays for the project and supported his fourth solo album.
Jeezy's previous album, The Recession, sold 260,000 during it's first week of release. That album has since been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association Of America (RIAA). I'm sure Jeezy would be happy if TM103 peaks with those kinds of numbers.
Common's new album The Dreamer/The Believer didn't fare as well as Jeezy's, but is still projected to move between 55,000-65,000 units.
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Troy Ave drops a Brooklyn remix to Drake's "The Motto."
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T.I. is about to drop a new mixtape at midnight on New Year's Eve.
"Breaking News! Its official...I'm puttin out a mixtape midnight Jan.1 2012 called #F*ckdacityup," Tip wrote on Twitter earlier this month. "Wanna be the 1st thing yall hear nxt year. When da ball drop...We drop!!!! Out wit da old,in wit da TRUE!!!! Atown.... Weeee Baaaaaack!!!!!"
Check out the just released trailer for the tape below.
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Mac Miller had a great 2011. He was named to the XXL Freshman class, saw his song "Donald Trump" blow up on youtube and had a No. 1 debut with his indie album Blue Slide Park. Even with all of that under his belt, Miller still has his detractors. You can count 2012 XXL Freshman nominee Danny Brown as one of them.
"He’s the worst guy around. Don’t get me started. His album cover is like, 'Ugh, what is this?' He’s trying to be artistic, huh?" Danny told Rolling Stone. "If I see him, I’m just going to have to apologize to him, like, 'Man, I just want to apologize for hating you so much. Because I’m not going to stop. You’re probably a cool guy. I don’t feel violent in any way, but I really hate you. I hate your music, man.' It’s just bad."
Brown also had some not so kind words to say about Tyler, The Creator. He says the Odd Future rapper doesn't respect the older artists in the game unlike A$AP Rocky and his movement.
"I’m a lot older than the A$AP crew, so I’m like O.G. to them. They kind of respect me," Danny said. "And I respect them for being like that. You’ve got people like Tyler, The Creator who don’t respect O.G.’s. They’re my real friends. Whatever they need."
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DJ Drama drops official visuals for this bonus track off of his album Third Power. The Kraze directed clip features Maino.
Maino and Dj Drama " HAND OF GOD" Directed by James Kraze Billings.In this video Rapstar Maino and MR.. Barack O Drama A.K.A Dj Drama Collaborate on the video " HAND OF GOD" This is a bonus track off of Dj Drama's latest Album "Third Power ". Taking a very different approach, Rapper Maino embodies the persona of. the Good Reverend. Maino " HAND OF GOD " Jenkins. The Good Rev. is invited to a church here in New York City to Heal those of physical setbacks and cast away your ol' sinful ways by the very touch of his hand. With cameos by notable faces like Fred The God Son & P.Cannon.The video concept and script was written and directed by James " Kraze" Billings. Co-writter Lawrence Haddart.
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2 Chainz stopped by Philadephia's Power99 FM recently to kick it with Cosmic Kev. While there he talked about why he still considers himself an independent artist despite major labels knocking at his door, being a former "trapper," his days working with Cash Money to build it back up and drops a freestyle.
He also gives some valuable advice to young artists trying to get into the business.
"I'd tell you to believe in yourself first," he said "Second, invest in yourself so you can know what it's like to lose and to win. You'll get that feeling for yourself."
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The editor-in-chief of Jackie magazine has resigned from her post amid growing controversy over an article that ran describing Rihanna in a derogatory way.
As we previously reported, the Dutch magazine ran an article that described Rihanna as "the ultimate n*ggab*tch."
Rihanna responded angrily to the article by tweeting the editor-in-chief, Eva Hoeke directly.
"@evajackie with the intent of abasement, that made no sense..."N*GGA B*TCH"?!....Well with all respect, on behalf of my race, here are my two words for you...F*CK YOU!!!" Rihanna wrote.
Hoeke issued an apology for letting the article slip through her "editor-in-chief's fingers." Saying the title of the article was meant as a joke. But her apology was criticized for being half-hearted. The criticism and public backlash has led to Eva resigning after eight years with the magazine.
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“I realize that my first reaction through Twitter, in which I indicated that it was a joke, has been an incomplete description of what me, and also the author of the article, meant," Hoeke said in a statement. "The term ‘n*ggab*tch’ came from America, and we solely used it to describe a style of dress. Because of the enormous pressure through social media I was tempted to promise amendment regarding the language in future issues of Jackie. Apart from that I also offered an rectification. I have now come to the conclusion that rectification is not the right solution. I regret that I have taken a stand too quickly regarding an article in Jackie — which moreover had no racial motive at its basis."
"Through the course of events, me and the publisher have concluded that because my credibility is now affected, it is better for all parties if I quit my function as editor-in-chief effective immediately. After putting my heart and soul into for Jackie for eight years, I realize that these errors — although not intented maliciously — are enough reason for leaving.”
Jackie has issued a statement regarding Eva's resignation. Read it in full below.
Eva Hoeke quits as Editor-in-Chief of Jackie magazine
As a result of a recent publication in Jackie magazine, issue 49, a worldwide outcry arised over an article on page 45 entitled “De N*ggab*tch”, which refers to Rihanna and her fashion style. This word is used as slang in the United States.
Throughout the various social media there has been an emotional response to this choice of words, as published in Jackie. As a first reaction to this editor-in-chief Eva Hoeke said via Twitter that the choice of words was meant as a joke and offered an apology to anyone who felt offended. This reaction stirred up even more commotion, as Hoeke herself also referred to the term elsewhere in the magazine.
In a second reaction through Twitter, Hoeke came to the following conclusion: ‘1. Don’t publish bad jokes in the magazine 2. Don’t pretend bad jokes to be funny. Sorry guys. My bad.’ The response on social media now took on an international character. In a third reaction Hoeke even stated that she would rectify in the next issue of Jackie. This morning Rihanna replied on the article through Twitter. She was furious over the use of the word ‘niggabitch’ and ended her message with ‘Fuck you Eva’. Through social media Hoeke was taunted and threatened in various ways.
Following these events she consulted with publisher Yves Gijrath of GMG. Together they came to the following conclusion: In the interest of Jackie Magazine and all involved she will quit her job as editor-in-chief effective immediately. Hoeke states: ‘I realize that my first reaction through Twitter, in which I indicated that it was a joke, has been an incomplete misrepresentation what me, and also the author of the article, meant. The term ‘niggabitch’ came from America and all we did was describing a style of dress. Because of the enormous pressure through social media I was enticed to promise amendment regarding the linguistic usage in future issues of Jackie. Apart from that I also offered an rectification. I have now come to the conclusion that rectification is not the right solution. I regret that I have taken a stand too quickly regarding an article in Jackie — which moreover had no racial motive at it’s basis. Through the course of events, me and the publisher have concluded that because my credibility is now affected, it is better for all parties if I quit my job as editor-in-chief immediately. After putting my heart and soul into Jackie magazine for eight years, I realize that these errors – although without malicious intentions – are enough reason for leaving.’
Publisher Yves Gijrath regrets the state of affairs and praises Hoeke’s attitude, who primarily thinks of the credibility of the title, which – as she realizes herself – would have been damaged had she stayed. According to Gijrath there’s no doubt about the intentions and qualities of Eva Hoeke, however he does think this joint decision is the correct one. Hoeke concludes: ‘I should have counted to ten before taking unsubtle stands through social media channels. Through this my credibility has been hurt and that neither fits the role of an editor-in-chief, nor Jackie Magazine.
Jackie Magazine will invite Rihanna to share her feelings and thoughts on the article in the next issue.
No word yet on whether or not Rihanna will take the magazine up on it's offer to give her opinion on the matter.
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Police investigating the murder of emerging Atlanta rapper Slim Dunkin say he was killed during a fight over a piece of candy at a recording studio Friday (December 16).
According to a report by WSBTV, Dunkin grabbed some candy from another man, the two got into an argument which led to a fight. The 6'8 Dunkin was apparently getting the upper hand in the fight, that's when the other man went to retrieve a gun and came back to shoot Dunkin.
Dunkin, real name Mario Hamilton, was rushed to Atlanta's Grady Memorial Hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest. He was pronounced dead soon after arrival.
Although there were 20-30 people in the studio at the time of the shooting police have no leads into who Dunkin's killer is.
There will be a public viewing for Slim Dunkin’s friends, family and fans:
Thursday, December 22
6pm to 9pm
Willie A. Watkins Funeral Home
1003 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard
Atlanta, Georgia
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Nelly is getting ready to drop a brand new mixtape on Christmas Eve titled O.E.MO (On Everything Mo). In this video the St. Louis rapper hits the booth to remix Drake's song "The Motto."
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Tity Boi aka 2 Chainz just dropped visuals for "Money Makin' Mission." The Lex Luger produced song is featured on Tity Boi's latest mixtape T.R.U. REALigion.
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