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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.
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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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Drake has taken offense to a song that appears on Common's new album The Dreamer/The Believer. On the track "Sweet" Common addresses rappers who sing too much on their records.
"Some hoes ass niggas, Singing all around me man. La la la, you aint muthaf*cking Frank Sinatra, Uh, lil b*tch, yeah, this the raw right here. Yeah this the raw right here n*gga. Sweet muthafuckas, sweet ass b*tch muthaf*cka."
Drake heard the track and wasn't too happy about it. He told the crowd at Power 106FM’s Cali Christmas that just because he sings doesn't make him soft.
“I will never stop doing this for ya’ll. I don’t give a f*ck if you have something to say to me. Say it to my muthaf*ckin’ face. Just cause I sing don’t make me no b*tch.”
During Common's appearance on 106 & Park yesterday (December 19) he spoke about the song and said if the shoe fits, wear it.
"I'll say this, it's a lot of artists out there that sing. And I don't think there's anything the matter with singing, but I just feel like I wanted to stand up for hip hop to a certain extent and hear cats rhyming and hear some hip hop elements," Common told Rocsi and Terrence J. "So what I really was addressing was all those cats that are out there singing and if certain people feel offended by it then they fit in that category. But I always want them to know that it's just hip hop. And in hip hop you challenge people. What I said in Sweet, [Drake] must have felt like he was one of the people being addressed. So he decided to say what he had to say. I say we can keep it on a hip hop level. I think he's a talented artist. But I'm saying if you wanna get in the ring, we just gotta get in the ring. And I'm talking about on the mic."
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In a new interview with Shade 45's Sway in the Morning Common finally admits he was calling Drake out on the song "Sweet."
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Common on 106 & Park addressing Drake beef over his song "Sweet"
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Common Confirms he was dissing Drake on Sway in the Morning
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Diddy stars in a brand new extended commercial for CIROC Ultra Premium. The clip also features Frank Vincent, Eva Pigford, Michael K. Williams, Aaron Paul, Dania Ramirez,Jessica White and Jesse Williams.
Directed by Anthony Mandler
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VH1 paid an all star tribute to soul music Monday (December 19) when their "Divas" show aired. Check out special performances from Chaka Khan, Mary J. Blige, The Roots, Erykah Badu, Travie McCoy, Marsha Ambrosius and many more below.
Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige, & Kelly Clarkson – “Spotlight,” “Real Love,” and “Since U Been Gone”
Jennifer Hudson & Jessie J – “Knock on Wood”
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings & Wanda Jackson – “You Know I’m No Good”
Florence + The Machine – “Back to Black”
Estelle & Travie McCoy – “Wake Up Everybody”
Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, & Black Thought – “You Got Me”
Boyz II Men – “Motown Philly”
Estelle, Erykah Badu, Marsha Ambrosius, & ?uestlove – “Back to Life”
Jennifer Hudson – “Night of Your Life”
Mary J. Blige & Chaka Khan – “Ain’t Nobody”
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01 Kool G Rap – What’s More Realer Then That
02 Necro – Thugcore Cowboy
03 Kool G Rap – In Too Deep
04 Necro – F.U.B.A.R.
05 Kool G Rap – Typical N*gga
06 Necro – First Blood
07 Kool G Rap – The Life
08 Necro – Brutalized
09 Kool G Rap – Fight Club
10 Necro – Braaains
11 Kool G Rap – Wishful Thinking
12 Necro – Keep On Driving
13 Kool G Rap – Real Life
14 Necro – No Remorse
15 Kool G Rap – Let The Games Begin
16 Necro – Creepy Crawl
17 Kool G Rap – The Realest remix
18 Necro – Revenge
19 Kool G Rap – Foul Cats
20 Necro – South Of Heaven
21 Kool G Rap – Stick To Ya Gunz
22 Necro – Do It
23 Kool G Rap – No More Mister Nice Guy
24 Necro – Who’s Ya Daddy?
25 Kool G Rap – I Ain’t Trickin’
26 Necro – Edge Play
27 Kool G Rap – Hey Mister Mister
28 Necro – Who*e
29 Kool G Rap – Keep It Swingin’
30 Necro – You B**ches Love To Get Fucked In The Azz
31 Kool G Rap – Executioner Style
32 Necro – Beautiful Music For You To Die To
33 Kool G Rap – Take ‘Em to War
34 Necro – Death Rap
35 Kool G Rap – Blowin’ Up in the World
36 Necro – Watch Ya Toes
37 Kool G Rap – Ghetto Knows
38 Necro – Dead Body Disposal
39 Kool G Rap – Two 2 The Head
40 Necro – Poetry In The Streets
41 Kool G Rap – 4,5,6
42 Necro – 12 King Pimp Commandments
43 Kool G Rap – F**k U Man
44 Necro – I Need Drugs
45 Kool G Rap – Crime Pays
46 Necro – Your Fu**in’ Head Split
47 Kool G Rap – Ill Street Blues
48 Necro – I’m Sick Of You
49 Kool G Rap – On The Run
50 Necro – Underground
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The Slaughterhouse foursome of Joell Ortiz, Royce Da 5'9, Crooked I and Joe Budden invaded the Hot 97 radio airwaves yesterday. The result was nearly 20 minutes of freestyling from the crew. Peep the session below courtesy of IFWT.
Slaughterhouse "Funkmaster Flex" Freestyle Part 1
Slaughterhouse "Funkmaster Flex" Freestyle Part 2
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01. Yung Joey – Intro [Prod. By Chops] (1:51)
02. Yung Joey – 2K12 [Prod. By Mike Will] (2:27)
03. Yung Joey – Go Hard (Feat. Waka Flocka) [Prod. By Yung Joey] (3:07)
04. Yung Joey – Like A Star [Prod. By Zaytoven] (3:10)
05. Yung Joey – Turnt Up (Feat. Frenchie & 2 Famous) [Prod. By Brendan Malette] (3:03)
06. Yung Joey – Family 1st Vol. 1 (Feat. Fly Ty, Ren & Nappy Da Don) [Prod. By Jahlil Beats] (3:30)
07. Yung Joey – She Thick (Feat. Slim Dunkin, Wooh Da Kid & Frenchie) [Prod. By Mike Will] (3:43)
08. Yung Joey – Bivolotti [Prod. By Mike Will] (3:19)
09. Yung Joey – Man Down [Prod. By Mike Will] (4:25)
10. Yung Joey – A-Yo [Prod. By Yung Joey] (2:41)
11. Yung Joey – Bullshit (Feat. Waka Flocka) [Prod. By Prince] (3:50)
12. Yung Joey – European (Feat. Gucci Mane) [Prod. By Mike Will] (4:11)
13. Yung Joey – Banned From The Club (Feat. Waka Flocka & Slim Dunkin) (3:31)
14. Yung Joey – Bonafide (Feat. Frenchie) [Prod. By Lex Luger] (2:14)
15. Yung Joey – I’m Going To Jail [Prod. By Mike Will] (4:13)
16. Yung Joey – I Love The Money [Prod. By J Keyz] (3:45)
17. Yung Joey – I Got One (Feat. YG Hootie) [Prod. By Prince] (3:22)
18. Yung Joey – Back Down (Feat. Wooh Da Kid & Frenchie) [Prod. By South Side] (3:49)
19. Yung Joey – F*ck You (Feat. Slugg Mania) (2:25)
20. Yung Joey – Living Wrong (Feat. Yung Bruno) [Prod. By Young Infinite] (3:52)
21. Yung Joey – 9 AM (Feat. Wooh Da Kid & Waka Flocka) [Prod. By Southside] (4:01)
22. Yung Joey – La La La (Feat. Mazaradi Fox & Ru Spits) [Prod. By Black Metaphor] (2:47)
23. Yung Joey – Shopaholic (Feat. Nicki Minaj, Gucci Mane & Bobby Valentino) (4:03)