As Howard Homecoming continues, you’ll see plenty of clips like these….last night at Ibiza was definitely live.
Beyonce (@Beyonce) Feat. T.I. (@Tip) – Dance For You (Remix)
Another track that a lots of folks will like…..except for the die hard Tip fans. Enjoy if this is your style.
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@KendrickLamar Feat. @AbDashSoul & @JayRock – The Heart Part 3 (@Taebeast)
Just….Jesus. I don’t know what to say…..just, just listen man. This piece of artistry was produced by Taebeast….GKMC drops Monday.
The Heart Pt.3 (Will You Let It Die?) Prod. By @taebeast [@mixedbyali] snd.sc/XDo2Pe #TDE #GKMC Oct. 22nd
— Kendrick Lamar (@kendricklamar) October 20, 2012
Lil’ Jojo Murder Possibly Linked To Other Murders
Things just keep getting worse in Chicago…..from the Chicago Tribune:
Chicago police are investigating if multiple shootings after last month’s homicide of aspiring rapper Lil Jojo are linked, according to law enforcement sources.
The slaying of 18-year-old Lil Jojo, whose real name was Joseph Coleman, garnered national attention following reports that police were looking into whether a war of words in the Chicago hip-hop community played a part in the slaying. A taunting tweet by South Side rapper Chief Keef after Lil Jojo’s killing drew the interest of law enforcement.
Last week, Cook County prosecutors sought to jail Chief Keef — whose real name is Keith Cozart — for violating probation. Chief Keef, 17, had been placed on probation in Juvenile Court for pointing a gun at a police officer. Prosecutors alleged he violated probation by holding a rifle in an online video.
Police sources said investigators are looking into whether several shootings since Lil Jojo’s homicide Sept. 4 are connected to the ongoing rap feud that investigators have documented from YouTube videos and Twitter feeds.
Police also believe the shootings are tied to a street gang conflict between the Lamron faction of the Black Disciples and the Gangster Disciples’ Brick Squad faction.
Among the homicides of interest to police is the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Keith Bonds on Sept. 17 at 59th Street and Normal Boulevard in the Englewood neighborhood.
Like Chief Keef, Bonds was affiliated with the Lamron faction, according to law enforcement sources, while police believe Lil Jojo had ties to the Brick Squad.
Smokey Roomz – I Cant Take No More (Video)
Taken from the soon to be released MAJAI Mixtape!
Paper Pabs (@PabbyWabby) – Workr8 (@Workr8) Interview
Workr8 gets the Pabs interview….pretty good one.
Future (@1Future) Brings Out Drake (@Drake) @ Stadium in DC
After joining 2 Chainz & Pusha T At Howard’s Yard Fest , Drake made another appearance in D.C for Howard’s Homecoming when Future brought him out to perform Tony Montana at Stadium in then Drake performed his verse from Pop That. More footage from Future’s set below
Leona Lewis – That Grape Juice Interview
Leona Lewis: We caught up with the songbird recently, chatting it up about her new album ‘Glassheart’, it’s US release, collaborating with Beyonce, and much more!
Leona Lewis (@leonalewismusic) Performs For Stand Up to Cancer Event
Leona Lewis performs Run with the Big C Choir on the Channel 4 telethon Stand Up To Cancer.
Kozzie (@OfficialKozzie) – No Way! (@Donaeo)
Looks like someone leaked a new track from Kozzie? Anyways, it’s dope and is produced by Donae’o. Check it out.
Q-Tip (@QtipTheAbstract) – Hip-Hop Since 1987 Interview (@HipHopSince1987)
In this interview, our man Kamaal speaks more on the hinted at Cruel Winter project, as well as another solo project of his own. Still rocking out to his last one heavy.
Shoutout to the pretty lady that did the interview….
XV & The Squarians – Squarians Vol. 1 (Mixtape) (@XtotheV @FreddyHigh @SezBatters @TheAwesomeSound)
I always thought XV never really got his just due as far as being noticed within the culture, and I’m not entirely sure he should have brought anyone else along for the ride. But this isn’t a review — I’m looking forward to checking it out right now — and we’re glad to see that he’s brought us some new tunes. Check out the new project with the Squarians (and its tracklist) below.
Drake (@Drake) Performs At Tyra Banks’ (@tyrabanks) ‘Flawsome Ball’
Sounds gay. Naw, just kidding….I’ll just show you what the person who uploaded this video said:
A performance by Drake makes the crowd go crazy tonight at Tyra Banks’ Flawsome Ball inside Capitale in New York City!
Told you. On another note….didn’t Tyra Banks try her hand at music? Anyone remember this?
@SnoopDogg’s Reincarnated Premiere At The Toronto Int’l Film Festival
Snoop is taking his Rasta faze pretty seriously, and if you hadn’t already heard, he has a film to show you all about it. Check out some footage of its premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. I personally am excited to see it; it will be released along with Snoop Lion’s album of the same name.
Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) – Girl On Fire (Video)
Alicia Keys is back with the first visual from her upcoming album due out November 27th. Romney fans can get the audio of the Nicki Minaj assisted-version here.
RECAP: @2Chainz, @Drake, @Tip, @MeekMill & @Pusha_T At Howard U. Yardfest
Everyone’s favorite Homecoming (aside from GHOE, of course) started off big, which the usual Yardfest surprises…..plenty of footage to check out and enjoy if you weren’t there.
UPDATE: Cheryl Cole (@CherylCole) Has Mic Issue At ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ Event; Responds
Update: Cheryl Cole has commented on the issue…..with good point we admit:
I really dn’t feel upset abt the tec issues during my performance and chat.. I just hope every1 commenting on it has done their part 4 the cause
Video courtesy of this person:
Something happened with Cheryl’s lives performance on Stand Up To Cancer. Not sure if the mic wasn’t working or she wasn’t supposed to mime but she pulled it out the bag halfway through. No apology was given so I guessed they tried to hide it.
I would like to add that’s it good what the show is trying to achieve with the fight against cancer, keep up the good work.
George The Poet (@GeorgeThePoet) – Pro Black (Video)
In lieu of Black History Month:
This October we’ve been celebrating Black History Month on GRM Daily, so we hooked with George The Poet and set him the challenge to pen a piece to mark dedicated to the month. Check out what he came up with.
Tulisa (@officialtulisa) – Sight Of You
Tulisa’s new single ‘Sight Of You’ is taken from the ‘Sight Of You EP’ released 25th November.
Exclusive signed copies of Tulisa’s debut album ‘The Female Boss’ are available to pre-order on Play.com now.
Wiz Khalifa (@RealWizKhalifa) “STU” (Video)
Wiz Khalifa drops off the first visual off his recent mixtape, Cabin Fever 2. No Juicy J this time around.
Lil Durk (@lildurk_)- Life Ain’t No Joke (Mixtape)
Lil Durk drops off his Def Jam debut mixtape, Life Ain’t No Joke today. Features includes French Montana, Soulja Boy, Yo Gotti and more. Tracklisting and link below.
Gucci Mane(@Gucci1017) x Rick Ross (@RickyRozay) “Respect Me” (Jeezy Diss)
Gucci demands your respect and brings along Rick Ross for the track for another diss record toward Jeezy . Off Trap-A-Holics’ mixtape, Large On Da Streets 28.
Example (@Example) – Come Taste The Rainbow (Trailer)
The visual for the Benga-produced single will be released soon (which is directed by Rankin). Here’s a promo video courtesy of Hunger TV in the meantime.