Happy birthday to the worldwide legend Bob Marley (6 February 1945 – 11 May 1981).
Jookie Mundo (@jookie_mundo) Feat. BillyBoi (@BillyBoiArtist) & Vader (@vadezinvasion) – Side Of Me
Ripped from Rinse FM by way of DJ Allbury, this new tune is produced by So Real Sounds. What are your thoughts on the track?
SNEAK PEEK: Eve – Make It Out This Town
The photos show Eve on the set of her next visual for ‘Make It Out This Town’, which show her in a high school theme alongside her apparent co-star, Cobra Starship’s Gabe Saporta. Hopefully the video will be released soon….her new album Lip Lock is set for release in May.
Jermaine Dupri – Living The Life (Violence In Our Schools)
Jermaine Dupri hits a serious note about our schools in his latest ‘Living The Life’ vlog.
Al Pacino Plays The Infamous Phil Spector In New Biopic (Trailer)
Legend turned convicted murderer Phil Spector gets the movie treatment, as (probably) equally legendary Al Pacino plays him in a new biopic courtesy of HBO. The film premiered on Sunday, March 24th at 9PM. Check out the above trailer.
Does Lord Jamar (Of Brand Nubian) Have Kanye West Shook?
Recent reports say that Kanye West has recently requested to have images and footage of him wearing a skirt during last December’s Sandy Benefit concert removed; this would appear to be more than a coincidence, as Brand Nubian’s Lord Jamar just put out a diss track — titled ‘Lift Up Your Skirt‘, no less — blasting West for his dress, music and pretty much everything else:
Instagram, Black man lookin’ half a f*g/ With a blazer and vest, I’m just amazed at the mess/Pioneer of this q*eer sh*t is Kanye West/He introduced the skinny jeans to the rap scene/Then he wore a f*cking skirt on the video screen/Then he wore it again at a memorial/I can’t pretend that this sh*t ain’t deplorable/I bet this n*gga thinkin’ he lookin’ adorable/Your music’s good but your ego is horrible…
Lord Jamar even further explained his feelings on the issue:
First of all, it’s not just jabs at Kanye West. It’s anybody promoting the feminization — of the Black man in hip-hop culture. Anybody that I see out there, rocking dresses and all of that type of sh*t, I might shoot a jab at. But Kanye is one of the ones right now that’s representing that movement. He’s one of the first ones that you see in a skirt. Now you got other people following suit and rocking full-out dresses or they’re trying to rock kilts. We’re not Irish. We’re not Europeans. Rocking kilts and all that is just another excuse to introduce that skirt style. You understand what I’m saying? And I’m not with it. This has nothing to do with sexuality, who they choose to be with and all that, I’m not even talking about that. I’m talking specifically about, what is hip-hop? And that’s not hip-hop. Rocking dresses with mean faces, that’s not hip-hop.”
Beyonce Publicist’s Request To Remove Images From Website Backfires
Earlier, Buzzfeed posted ‘The 33 Fiercest Moments From Beyoncé’s Halftime Show‘, featuring some pretty in the moment photos of her game-winning performance. Shortly after, they recieved this:
Surprisingly (but obviously), this individual must be unaware of how the internet works, because in response, Buzzfeed dedicated another Beyonce article to the publicist, titled ‘The “Unflattering” Photos Beyoncé’s Publicist Doesn’t Want You To See‘ (which features all the pics the publicist was complaining about).
I would love to have seen the look on her face one she saw this. You can check out the pictures on Buzzfeed (links above for yourself).
UNLEASHED: Yandy Smith (Love & Hip-Hop) Strip Tease Video
This is pretty PG…..anyways, on Love & Hip-Hop, Yandy Smith surprised Mandeecees for his birthday with a sex strip tease video. We not get to see that video in action. No worries, folks: this is pretty SFW.
Maybe Mandeecees will have this to enjoy while in prison.
TATTED UP: The Game Gets The Documentary & The Chronic Artwork On His Stomach
Hey man, it’s his body, I guess….he recently tweeted/instagrammed these:
“Gettin ‘THE CHRONIC’ album tatted on the stomach… OUCH ! But when I think about what this album did for my city… The pain disappears. That’s Life,”
“3rd tattoo of the day….. This one by the homie @petertattooist might be my favorite thus far….. #TheDocumentary album with my oldest son @harlemcarontaylor on the cover… #CLASSIC !!!!!!!”
Skream (@I_Skream) – Kreepin’
Skream channels the beautiful Aaliyah in his latest, which looks like an unreleased track of sorts…
Look what I just found on #SoundCloud:soundcloud.com/skreamizm/skre… on #SoundCloud
— Oliver Jones (@I_Skream) February 6, 2013
French Montana @ Rock & Roll Hotel in DC
Kylie Minogue Signs To Roc Nation
Welcome @kylieminogue to the #RocNationFamily! instagr.am/p/VZcYUlIJ1w/
— Roc Nation (@RocNation) February 6, 2013
Let’s be clear: Hov is recreating a musical DYNASTY…not sure what their gameplan is with this veteran, but they did speak on the signing:
“Roc Nation would like to welcome Aussie singer, recording artist, songwriter, actress and designer Kylie Minogue to the family. In a career now spanning 25 years, Kylie has released 11 studio albums, two live CDs, eight live concert DVDs, a greatest hits double album, and multiple video packages. She has released over 50 hit singles worldwide, including the Grammy-winning Come Into My World, and has sold more than 68 million albums worldwide. Needless to say, we’re excited to have Kylie join the Roc fam.”
Talib Kweli Speaks On P. Diddy Confronting Mos Def
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If you’re a huge Black Star fan like I am, you’ll remember Yasiin Bey’s ‘Children Story‘ remake (click here and listen if you don’t), where he tells a story about a character that — at the time — sounded very similar to Diddy. Talib Kweli speaks on the confrontation that occurred as a result of the song.
2 Chainz At Grammy Nomination Party In Atlanta
Check out exclusive footage of 2 Chainz’ speech at the Grammy Nomination Party in Atlanta….courtesy of Beestroh.com. If you don’t know, he got a nod for Best Rap Album thanks to Based On A T.R.U. Story. Age really ain’t nothin’ but a number.
Lance Armstrong In Trouble With The Feds…Again
Lying: the gift that keeps on giving. From TMZ:
Lance Armstrong is reportedly the target of a RENEWED federal criminal investigation connected to his rampant drug use during his cycling career … and could face serious time in the slammer if convicted.
Just weeks after Armstrong fessed up to cheating his ass off on his way to 7 Tour de France titles, ABC News is reporting that feds are actively investigating Armstrong for obstruction, intimidation, and witness tampering.
If Lance is ultimately prosecuted — and convicted — a judge could sentence him to federal prison.
Multiple riders — and other people close to Lance — have publicly accused Armstrong of threatening them into silence over the years … but nobody really listened until Lance went to Oprah and copped to being a jerk.
According to the report, investigators are not concerned with Armstrong’s drug use so much as they are with Armstrong allegedly threatening and interfering with witnesses who could have testified against him.
It ain’t the first time Lance has been investigated by the feds — Lance was under the microscope from 2010 to 2012 following allegations of drug distribution, fraud and conspiracy — but the investigation was dropped.
The Breakfast Club Interview Rev. Run & Tyrese
These two hooked up to write a book, and they speak on it (as well as related subjects, such as religion) with Charlemagne, Yee & Envy.
Skillit (@SKILLITMUSIC) – Running Things
Produced by Bobby Tank and from the forthcoming project Skillit Bang. In related news, those interested should check out his album launch event on the 26th, of which you can purchase tix at Fun House TV.
Craze 24 (@Craze24) – Warm Up Sessions (@SBTVOnline)
Craze 24 is back with some real shit for you to listen to.
TGT (Tyrese, Ginuwine, Tank) – Sex Ain’t Ever Felt Better
I was wondering if and when TGT (Tyrese, Ginuwine & Tank) were going to start making more music public…..well, here you go. It definitely sounds like they’re working to bring 90’s style rhythm and blues back, and we ain’t mad. Check it out below.
Chris Brown Instagram Rant A Fake
Earlier, everyone was reported on how Chris Brown is just tired of the bullshit, deciding to rant on Instagram about all his issues. Well, that wasn’t him, according to the NY Post:
Chris Brown’s “Instagram rant” where he blasted critics and said “enough is enough” is a fake, his rep says.
GossipCop reports that the Instagram account does not belong to Brown and a user named ChrisRealBrown wrote the wildly circulated tirade.
Brown’s rep told the site, “It’s fake. He currently doesn’t have an Instagram.”
It was reported earlier today that following a harsh 19-page report from the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office claiming that the R&B singer did not complete his community service requirement, “Brown” took to his “private Instagram” to air his frustrations.
Dave Grohl Interviews Nas On Chelsea Lately
Hip-Hop legend Nas talks about the Grammys (fun fact: he’s has 18 nominations in his career!) and Hip-Hop beef with Rock legend Dave Grohl.
Mikky Ekko – Pull Me Down (Video); @TWilliamsMusic Remix
We recently posted The Internet’s spin on the song; now we get the visual for the original single. Check it out above.
As a bonus….T. Williams also decided to add his flavor to the rising track, of which you can listen to below.
Big J (@bigjwest) & Lefty (@LeftyLGN) – Nu-Killa Interview
Big J and Lefty Talk Rappers who get too personal, Joint Mixtape, doubles battles and a whole lot less…