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Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday tour rolled into Miami, Florida on Tuesday, July 24th. The Young Money star turned it into a reunion as she brought out her boss Lil Wayneduring one segment of the show.
Check out the show below. Nicki's latest album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded is available on iTunes now.
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During HARDKNOCKTV's 7 Year Anniversary party, King Los (a.k.a Swagga Boy Los, a.k.a I'm singed to Diddy, a.k.a Mr Baltimore 2-Step) ended his set by free-styling off the top. LOS let the crowd pick his topic and they picked OBAMA CARE.
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Roscoe Dash goes in over 2 Chainz's single "No Lie." Be on the lookout for Roscoe's new mixtape 2.0 dropping on August 14th.
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Nas continues to make the promotional rounds in support of his latest album Life Is Good. Last night he was the musical guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live where he performed "The Don" and "Nasty."
Peep his performance below and pick up a copy of Life Is Good from iTunes.
"The Don"
"Nasty"
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Fred The Godson takes off literally in this new banger featuring Brooklyn's own Maino. See what happens when a woman learns never to judge a book by its cover, in this summer classic directed by Taya Simmons.
Off of Fred's mixtape City of God. Download for free from LiveMixtapes.
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Appomattox, VA - For the first time, we are witnessing video of the bullying of 10-year-old Cequan Haskins. The Appomattox Countychild was verbally and physically assaulted by two teenage boys on board a school bus in May 2011.
A press conference in Appomattox County was held Friday afternoon by Cequan's mother to show friends and family the video and how bad this really was.
Forty grueling minutes of physical and verbal bullying was all caught on tape aboard the school bus transporting Cequan Haskins.
The 15-year-old boys can be seen tormenting Cequan on the way to school
Some parts are harder to watch than others. At one point, the two 15-year-old school mates of Haskins hold a hot cigarette lighter to his skin.
The boys yelled at Cequan to 'sit down and shut your mouth' as he screamed out in pain (typo on video)
The abuse included name calling, racial and sexual slurs.
Bus driver Nancy Davis can be heard as well. Months ago, the tape played a crucial part in her child neglect trial. An Appomattox County jury acquitted her of all charges.
The driver of the Appomattox Schools bus, Nancy Davis, was initially investigated for child neglect, the video playing a key part in her trial.
"Ugh, anything to get him quiet! I've got to drive this bus," Davis can be heard saying.
"My son, he was a special needs child and he didn't deserve this. He was entitled to a safe transportation just like any other child in the Appomattox County Public School System," said Roxanne Haskins, Cequan's mother.
But she says instead, her son was left with physical and emotional scars. Since the incident he's received hours of therapy and been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Cequan's mother, Roxanne Haskins, released the video at a press conference on Friday, telling wset-tv that she wanted people to know just how bad bullying can be.
"I wanted parents to be aware, that when I speak out, I'm speaking out for all kids. But unfortunately, this did happen to my child, and I want parents to be aware of what's going on in the school system," she said.
Both teens on board the bus were found guilty of disorderly conduct and assault and battery, back in 2011. Currently, Haskins is awaiting a trial date in her civil case against the Appomattox County School Board.
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George Dennehy was born without arms, but he hasn't let that physical challenge stop him from pursuing his dream. The 18-year old from Ashland, Virginiahas learned to play the guitar like a professional using his feet.
"I want it [music] to be my career. I have the opportunity to speak/play at different events or churches, you name it! I'm hoping big things will happen," he said according to the Huffington Post.
According to the article he eats, types and washes his hair with his feet, and he says he's primarily right-footed.
Last month he uploaded a video of himself playing and singing "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls and it is starting to get a lot of attention.
Check it out below and let us know what you think.
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William Balfour received three life sentences today for the 2008 murders of singer Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew.
According to the Chicago Tribune, Judge Charles Burns imposed three consecutive life sentences for the murders and 120 years for the underlying felonies of home invasion and aggravated kidnapping.
Burns told Balfour that his "soul is barren" and that the murders "send a chill through all of us."
The judge was especially appalled that Balfour claimed to still love Julian King, the 7-year old nephew of Hudson that he murdered.
"The fact that you can stand in court and tell us you love that child is an insult to all of us," Burns said."There's no doubt in my mind he looked up to you as you were putting bullets into his head. I just hope his terror was short-lived."
Balfour made a statement to the victim's families while in court.
"My condolences go out to the family," said Balfour. "My deepest sympathies go to Julian King. I loved him. I still love him."
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Back in December when DJ Pauly D inked his recording contract with 50 Cent and G-Note Records he promised to deliver something special on his debut album.
"I'm going to host some tracks, produce some music. It's going to be like a party album," he said at the time "I'm working with 50 Cent now. I'm gonna do an album with him. It's going to be a little bit of everything. It's almost like DJ Khaled and kind of David Guetta but my own DJ Pauly D style."
Yesterday Pauly tweeted that he is currently in the studio working overtime on the project. He's already locked down a feature with G.O.O.D. Music rapper Big Sean.
Pauly has previously said he would like to also work with Rihanna on the album. He tweeted an invitation to the pop star back in March.
What other artists would you like to see Pauly collaborate with?
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Spitta Andretti stopped by Tony Touch's Shade 45 recently show to promote his new album The Stoned Immaculate. While there he blessed the mic with a freestyle of the top of the head.
Pick up a copy of The Stoned Immaculate from iTunes.
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Rita Ora is the new singing sensation from the UK that Jay-Z hopes will be Roc Nation's next big thing. Her song "How We Do (Party)" has gotten a very positive response, now she graces the cover of the August/September issue of Complex to give U.S.fans a closer look at her career.
Check out an excerpt from the article as well as pics and a behind the scenes video.
Rita Ora needs a moment.
The 21-year-old Brit isn't finished prepping for tonight’s performance at Emirates Stadium where she’ll be opening for a little band called Coldplay. She’s just had her golden ringlets attended to, inhaled some fragrant vapors from a bong-like device that soothes her vocal cords, touched up her lips (M.A.C. Russian Red), and lamented the fact that one of her multi-colored velvet fingernails has chipped off.
Pulling a varsity letterman’s jacket over her pale pink satin nightgown, Rita steps out of her dressing room onto the mezzanine level of the enormous sports complex. She watches silently as the first wave of 70,000 fans begin dashing toward the stage where she will soon be performing. This being London, a light drizzle begins to fall and tiny umbrellas start popping up on the distant stadium floor. One person slips, falls, and gets wheeled away by medical staff. “This place is packed,” Rita says to herself. “I’ve gotta go down there soon.”
“I get nervous before shows and then I’m just like, OK—let’s go,” she explains later. “It’s like, you can’t fuck it up now ’cause everybody’s watching you. It’s more of a rush—like an adrenaline high.”
Back in the dressing room Rita’s old friend and stylist, Kyle, helps her with final preparations before taking the stage. “I’m like a dude,” Rita says, despite ample evidence to the contrary. “Jordans are my favorite. I wear them all the time for shows. I can get girly-girly when I want to, but I can’t perform in heels. I would bust my face open on stage and we don’t want that.” Rita takes a deep breath and laces up her Nike trainers (that's Brit-speak for sneakers). She’s ready.
“Rita always performs better under pressure,” says her older sister and road manager, Elena, a stunning brunette who still lives in the same three-bedroom flat in the West London counsel estates (a.k.a. the projects) where their family grew up. Rita had to move to her own place because ever since she racked up her second No. 1 hit in the UK—“R.I.P.” featuring Tinie Tempah topped the charts in May, following DJ Fresh’s “Hot Right Now,” on which Rita sings the hook—random people started ringing the doorbell asking for photos and dropping off CDs. “Nothing scary,” Elena adds coolly.
You want scary? Scary is when Jay-Z and Beyoncé pop into your dressing room 10 minutes before showtime. But Rita shook off the butterflies and nailed that performance a few months ago in New York—even singing a Destiny’s Child cover, much to B’s delight. So rocking the biggest stadium she’s ever set foot in should be no sweat. After that, all she has to do is translate her UK success to the States and head up Roc Nation’s British Invasion.
They say be careful what you wish for, but this is the life Rita Ora’s been dreaming of for as long as she can remember. At age 11 she was the girl at the neighborhood youth center who sang “Killing Me Softly” into a counselor’s camera phone. “He told me he knew somebody who knew somebody in the industry or whatever,” she recalls. “I said, ‘OK cool, play them this video.’” Nothing ever came of the impromptu demo but he still carries the clip around on his phone to inspire other kids.
Head over to Complex to read the full article.
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With cases of mass shootings like the recent one in Aurora, Colorado becoming an increasing problem there are those that want to ban guns in America. That is unlikely to happen anytime soon, but it's still a debate that rages on.
West Coast pioneer rapper Ice-T was recently in London promoting his documentary “Something From Nothing: The Art Of Rap.” While there he appeared on Channel 4 to talk with Krishnan Guru-Murthy when the topic of the Colorado shootings came up. Ice was asked why he is such a defender of the right to bear arms.
"Well, I'd give up my gun when everybody else does. If there were guns here would you want to be the only person without one? It's legal in the United States, it's part of our Constitution," the rapper said. "The right to bear arms is because that's the last form of defense against tyranny. Not to hunt. It's to protect yourself from the police."
"And do you see any link between that and this sort of instance?" Guru-Murthy asked.
"No. Not really," Ice-T responded. "If somebody wants to kill people, they don't need a gun to do it."
"Makes it easier though, doesn't it?" the host pushed back.
"Not really. You can strap explosives on your body. They do that all the time."
What are your thoughts on the current gun laws in the United States?
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R. Kelly was the musical guest Monday on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. The Chicago crooner performed "Feelin' Single" with a little help from The Roots off of his brand new album Write Me Back.
Check out the performance below and cop Write Me Back from iTunes.
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Lloyd takes Future's "Turn On the Lights" single and flips it into and r&b tune.
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Funeral Fabolous took over the Bowery Ballroom in New York City on Monday, July 23rd. He brought out Lloyd Banks for a performance of "Start It Up" and Ryan Leslie for "You Be Killin Em."
Fab also ran through many of his hits including "Swag Champ," "Got That Work," "Leaving You," "Really Tho," "Can't Deny It," "You Don't Know," "Cashin Out," "Breathe," "Make Me Better," "Superwoman," "So Into You", and more.
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Trigga Trey Songz releases a new video for "Simply Amazing" off of his upcoming album fifth studio album Chapter V. The disc will be released on August 21st.
You can pre-order your copy now from Trey's official web store HERE.
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After creating a lot of buzz with her "Gucci Gucci" single in 2011, Kreayshawn is trying to duplicate that success with her latest video/single "Go Hard (La.La.La)." The single will be featured on her debut album Somethin' Bout Kreay, which drops on August 14th.
You can cop "Go Hard (La.La.La)" now from iTunes.
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Mystikal may be doing a short bid but the wheels don't stop turning over at Cash Money. Here's a behind the scenes look at the making of Mystikal's music video "One Night" featuring Birdman, Jae Millz and Detail.
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In addition to being an accused psychotic killer, James Holmes, apparently also hated rap music. According to a Reuters report the 24-year old, who authorities believe murdered 12 people and injured 58 others inside a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado expressed a deep dislike for Lil Wayne and rap music in general.
When not in school, Holmes would sometimes hang out on the stoop of his building, located in a part of Aurora where drugs and gunshots were not uncommon, according to one neighbor.
Police arrived at the apartment on Friday to find it booby-trapped with sophisticated explosives, creating a hazard for law-enforcement and bomb squad officers who swarmed to the building.
Near the scene, another neighbor, Rachel Reed, 25, recalled seeing Holmes a number of times on the stoop, with his backpack. A couple of months ago she ran into him at the Zephyr, where she had put a Lil Wayne rap song on the jukebox.
Holmes disapproved, she said, preferring rock 'n' roll music. He came over and "made some racially charged comments about rap," she said.
"He seemed like he was a normal dude," she said. "He was a little buzzed."
Obviously there is nothing normal about Holmes. He's currently sitting in a Colorado jail cell after making his first court appearance today, He will be formally charged July 30th for his crimes. It's still being decided whether or not he will be eligible for the death penalty.
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