Former Bad Boy Records recording artist Craig Mack has passed away.
The Houston Chronicle reports that the 46-year old "Flava in Ya Ear" hit maker died Monday, March 12. Funkmaster Flex, R.A. the Rugged Man and DJ Scratch also tweeted the sad news.
Authorities said Mack died of heart failure at a hospital near his home in Walterboro, South Carolina.
Our condolences go out to Mack's family and friends.
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The 911 call placed by Nick Gordon prior to his arrest for domestic violence Saturday, March 10, has been released.
Gordon claimed his girlfriend Laura Leal had scratched him, ripped his shirt, threw a bottle at him and was "acting insane."
At one point during the call Gordon begins to cry hysterically. Telling the 911 operator "I feel lame because I'm getting beat up by a woman."
US Weekly reports that when cops arrived at Gordon's Florida residence, Leal was the one who appeared hurt. Her visible injuries included a swollen bottom lip with dried blood.
Leal told officers that after she picked Gordon up from a bar in Sanford he attacked her while she was driving. Allegedly striking "her in the right side of her cheek several times,” and also pulled her hair and told her that “he should make her wreck the vehicle.”
Gordon, 29, was arrested and taken to a Seminole County Jail on a battery charge. He was released Sunday after posting $500 bond.
This was the second time he was arrested for a domestic violence incident involving Leal.
Gordon was also previously in a relationship with Bobbi Kristina Brown, the only child of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown.
Bobbi Kristina died on July 26, 2015, after falling into a coma January of that year. She was found face down in the bathtub of her Georgia home by Gordon and a friend.
Her estate won a wrongful death lawsuit against Gordon. He's been ordered to pay $36 million.
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Charlamagne Tha God gives Juelz Santana Donkey of the Day for bringing a gun to the airport, then fleeing when TSA Agents discovered it.
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California rapper was the latest guest on BET's "Rate the Bars." Check out his opinion on lyrics from Too $hort, Tyler, The Creator, Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Ab-Soul, SchoolBoy Q and Ice-T, Nipsey Hussle.
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Lil Yachty a.k.a. Lil Boat surprised Funkmaster Flex by taking him up on his offer to come of to Hot 97 to drop a freestyle. Check it out below.
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Juelz Santana is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in Newark, New Jersey Monday, March 12, after turning himself in to Port Authority Police, according to the Associated Press.
The 36-year old rapper, born LaRon Louis James, had been on the run since Friday, March 9, when he allegedly fled Newark Liberty International Airport after a loaded 38-caliber Derringer pistol was found in one of his carry-on bags by TSA Agents.
Santana is facing two weapons charges. Both carry a maximum potential penalty of 10 years in prison.
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Beyonce and JAY-Z are about to go "On the Run" again. The superstar couple announced they will co-headline the "OTR II Tour" beginning on June 6 in Cardiff, UK.
The trek includes additional stops in London, Rome, Paris, Miami, Houston and San Diego before winding down in Vancouver on October 2.
Citi cardmembers, TIDAL subscribers and BeyHive members get pre-sale access starting March 14. General tickets go on sale March 19.
OTR II TOUR DATES:
June 6 – Cardiff, U.K. – Principality Stadium
June 9 – Glasgow, U.K. – Hampden Park
June 13 – Manchester, U.K. – Etihad Stadium
June 15 – London, U.K. – London Stadium
June 19 – Amsterdam, NL – Amsterdam Arena
June 23 – Copenhagen, DK – Parken Stadium
June 25 – Stockholm, SW – Friends Arena
June 28 – Berlin, DE – Olympiastadion
June 30 – Warsaw, PL – Stadion Narodowy
July 03 – Cologne, DE – RheinEnergieStadion
July 06 – Milan, IT – San Siro
July 08 – Rome, IT – Stadio Olimpico
July 11 – Barcelona, ES – Olympic Stadium
July 14 – Paris, FR – Stade de France
July 17 – Nice, FR – Allianz Riviera
July 25 – Cleveland, OH – FirstEnergy Stadium
July 28 – Washington, D.C. – FedEx Field
July 30 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
Aug. 2 – E. Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
Aug. 5 – Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium
Aug. 8 – Minneapolis, MN – US Bank Stadium
Aug. 10 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
Aug. 13 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field
Aug. 18 – Buffalo, NY – New Era Field
Aug. 23 – Nashville, TN – Vanderbilt Stadium
Aug. 25 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Aug. 29 – Orlando, FL – Camping World Stadium
Aug. 31 – Miami, FL – Hard Rock Stadium
Sept. 11 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium
Sept. 13 – New Orleans, LA – Mercedes-Benz Superdome
Sept. 15 – Houston, TX – NRG Stadium
Sept. 19 – Phoenix, AZ – University of Phoenix Stadium
Sept. 22 – Los Angeles, CA – Rose Bowl
Sept. 27 – San Diego, CA – SDCCU Stadium
Sept. 29 – Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium
Oct. 2 – Vancouver, B.C. – BC Place
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Watch Eminem perform "Nowhere Fast" with an assist from Kehlani at the 2018 iHeart Music Awards on Sunday, March 11. Let us know what you think below.
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Juelz Santana has decided to turn himself in to police following a couple of days on the run. Cops have been looking for the 36-year old, born LaRon Louis James, since Friday, March 9, when he fled Newark Liberty International Airport after a loaded 38-caliber Derringer pistol was found in one of his bags by TSA Agents.
Pix 11 reports that Santana, a member of the rap group, The Diplomats, surrendered Sunday, March 11.
Because of a prior felony conviction out of Bergen County, which prohibits him from carrying a firearm, Santana could be facing a possible prison sentence.
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Harlem, New York emcee Vado has been rather quiet lately, but that doen't mean he hasn't been working. Check out the official music video for his heater titled "Diplomatic Immunity."
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Boonk Gang is in trouble with the law ... again.
The Los Angeles Daily News reports that the 21-year old Instagram star and fledgling rapper was arrested at his Calabasas home on Wednesday, following a tip police received about a man who was in possession of narcotics and assault weapons.
Deputy Charles Moore of the Sheriff’s Information Bureau said Boonk, born John Robert Hill, was charged with suspicion of possessing medication without a prescription and possession of assault weapons.
He was booked and released after posting $35,000 bail. Boonk was scheduled to appear in court on Friday.
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Juelz Santana is a wanted man following an incident at an airport Friday, March 9. TMZ reports that the rapper was at Newark Liberty International Airport when a gun was discovered while he was going through screening. The Diplomats group member didn’t wait around to find out the repercussions. He fled and is now being sought by the Port Authority PD. Bringing a weapon to an airport security checkpoint is an arrestable offense and if the gun is loaded the fine approaches $10k.
The 911 call from Rick Ross' recent medical emergency has been released.
The caller describes finding the rapper struggling to breathe, throwing up and bleeding from the mouth.
As we previously reported, Ross, born William Roberts II, was rushed to the hospital Thursday, March 1, He remained there for four days with a respiratory illness.
At one point, the 42-year old Maybach Music Group boss was being assisted with the help of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), a mechanical system that temporarily takes over the function of the lungs in patients with acute respiratory failure. It can also provide cardiac support until the patient recovers or is able to receive further treatment, according to TMZ.
Ross was released from the hospital Monday, March 5, and is now receiving medical care at home.
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DJ O.P. is back once again with another Fred the Godson collaboration. This one is called "7th Wonder." Give it a listen up top.
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Chicago rapper King Louie is preparing to release his "March Madness 2" project soon. Here's a taste of what fans can expect in the form of three songs, "Mr. Johnson," "In This Bitch" and "Lyin Ass."
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A day after trolling fans with a GoFundMe retirement page, Vince Staples, releases a new song titled "Get the Fuck Off My Dick." You can stream it up top, although it may not yet be available in your area. Your best bet is simply to cop to song from iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/in/album/get-the-f-k-off-my-dick-single/1355641329
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Chris Rivers is back this week over Rich The Kid's New Freezer record paying homage to DBZ (Dragon Ball Z)and hip hop all together. Chris takes on a form of his own killing the beat with his flows and cadence possibly achieving his final form like share and support !
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U-God of Wu-Tang drops by the studio for a lesson in Wu history, to promote his memoir and more:
· Acting classes with Envy
· Writing his book
· What got you into rap
· Building a click
· Seeing first death when he was 5
· Old lady on the block told Meth he was going to be a star
· How did you and Meth become so close
· The Drug game
· How did you give up selling drugs
· Tearing up houses
· Leonard DiCaprio
· Situation with his son
· PTSD
· Getting therapy
· Wu-Tang Symbol
· Relationship with Rza
· Being a driving force behind the Wu
· Martin Skrelli turning over Wu music
· Cher
· Kim K
· The success of CREAM
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Rapper Lil Xan is getting a firestorm of criticism for recently saying Tupac Shakur's music is boring. Charlamagne Tha God gives him the Donkey of the Day.
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Born in Harlem, Tivon Key aka V Don was raised by a local DJ and so he grew up surrounded by crates of vinyl. For the latest episode of Rhythm Roulette the producer who’s crafted bangers for the likes of Dave East, Maino and Trae the Truth tied on the blindfold and tried his luck at A1 Record Shop in the East Village. “Hopefully I’ma find some fire,” he said before selecting three albums at random.
His first joint was Paul Horn’s 1985 album ‘Inside the Great Pyramid’—“homie got the flutes going crazy,” V Don quipped after seeing the back cover. He also selected The Fifth Dimension’s 1968 LP ‘Stoned Soul Picnic’—“anything that say ‘Stoned’ is defintitely some hippy shit,” V Don observed hopefully. He also picked Sam Harris’s 1986 pop album Sam I Am on Motown Records. “I don’t know about this guy right here, my man Sam Harris. He look kinda crazy, but… you never know.”
V Don headed straight back to the lab and at the end of the day he cooked up not one but two heaters—laced with rhymes courtesy of Smoke DZA—and he ended sampling Sam Harris for both! Check out the latest episode of Rhythm Roulette right now.
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