Check out this weeks episode as Terrace Martin goes in the studio with Snoop Lion!
Grafh – Started from the Bottom Freestyle
Grafh goes in over Drake’s single instrumental. Pain Killers Reloaded is coming soon.
B. Martin Feat. Juicy J & Kendrick Lamar – I Want It All
Kendrick Lamar is once again the standout on another individual’s track.
Papoose – Hot 97 Interview
In the midst of every subject brought up (including Papoose’s extreme hardheadedness and inability to listen) was the fact that Papoose used the term ‘aight’ when describing Jay-Z. Should people really give a shit? Make sure you support Papoose and go and get The Nacirema Dream, in stores now.
Honey Cocaine – Thug Love (Artwork & Tracklist)
Wow, not even a Tyga appearance? Intriguing. Thug Love is due March 31st.
Maino & The Mafia – Brooklyn (Video)
Maino & Co. drop a new visual in tribute to their borough (and the team that now resides there).
Karmaloop TV: Tough Questions With Big K.R.I.T.
NPR said Big K.R.I.T. was one of the acts to watch at SXSW and they were right. He tore it up. In this episode, LilInternet asks him some tough questions about the total lack of ethics and morality in Hip Hop and what ethics he’d never compromise. He’s a great dude.
TRAILER: T.I. & Tiny – The Family Hustle (Season 3)
The new series premieres April 8th on VH1 (and on here every following morning….probably). Check out the super trailer above.
SNEAK PEEK: TLC Biopic
The actresses that will be playing as the supergroup TLC (along with the original members) were spotted on the set in Atlanta. Not sure if this is a downgrade or the original plan, but the biopic will actually be a made-for-TV piece that will be premiered on VH1. Check out more quick pics below.
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Tyler, The Creator Knew Frank Ocean Was Gay Because…
“Yeah, I was one of the first people he told. I kinda knew, because he likes Pop Tarts without frosting on them, so I knew something was weird. [Laughs] But that’s my nigga.”
The above quote was taken from the latest issue of Rolling Stone, and in the feature, Tyler also address his use of a certain “gay slur”:
“He knows me, and he knows I don’t care about being gay. It’s just another word to me. The same as “nigga.” Let’s say Frank started using the word “fag,” just jokingly. People would be so fucking confused! They wouldn’t know what to do. And it could take the power out of that word.”
FUSE: Breaking Down XXL’s 2013 Freshman Class
We look at XXL 2013 Freshman Class, which includes ScHoolboy Q, Trinidad Jame$, Joey Bada$$, Ab-Soul, Logic, Action Bronson, Kirko Bangz, Travi$ Scott, Angel Haze, Dizzy Wright and Chief Keef, to see if it matches up with our list of hottest MCs.
Chanel West Coast Announces Deal With Young Money
Chanel West Coast was down SXSW and while there she spoke to Bootleg Kev about being a part of Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory and being signed to the house that Lil’ Wayne built. Somebody explain this one to me.
Skyzoo Featured In Buffalo Wild Wings NCAA Ad
Skyzoo gets a nice check (we hope) by having his music featured in a Buffalo Wilds Wings ad promoting the NCAA tournament. I’d be lying if I said I knew what the song was.
Vado Ft. Mavado x Ace Hood “Gangster”
Could this be the first record off DJ Khaled’s next album? Not sure, but the DJ gets all of his artists together for a new record. This shit goes hard. Produced by The Heatmakers.
Tinie Tempah Reveals Upcoming Album Title
In addition to speaking on Professor Green’s recent engagement (and relationships in general), Tinie Tempah also reveals his upcoming album schedule and title in a recent interview with Metro:
‘My second album, Demonstration, is finished so I’ll be releasing that in September with the first single in May. It’s three years since the last album, but it’s going to be worth the wait.’
Maffew Ragazino – Bruce Leroy Glow
Maffew Ragazino celebrates his free agency and drops off a new freestyle. Maffew killed this joint.
Project Pat – FADER TV Interview
Taken from FADER:
Project Pat is a hulking mass of a dude, who in person doesn’t look to have aged very much since he broke the scene in the late 90′s with “Ballers.” According to him, the secret of his youthful appearance is a very basic and oft-overlooked essential of tour life called self-restraint. This seems unlikely if not veritably un-possible when your brother and tourmate is king of the turn-up, Juicy J, but Pat has managed to stick around this long and make more great music while he’s done it. Sitting down with us after his recent NYC show, he gave us some insight into the two projects he has coming (one of which is the highly anticipated Mista Don’t Play 2), what he does in the rare instances that he gets back to Memphis and how his ultimate goal is just to please the people.
Tempa T (@Tempa_T) – Afghan Baz
Produced by VSOP, this track is let loose by way of Logan Sama’s show this past Monday. Expect a visual soon.
The Truth: A$AP Rocky, N.O.R.E. & ScHoolboy Q
Elliott Wilson returns to The Truth to speak on A$AP Rocky’s latest video, N.O.R.E. latest collab with Pharrell & TDE’s latest emcee to step up to the plate. Yay yay.
Joeyie Leaves Def Jam For Interscope
Progression is a beautiful thing…whether you think this was a good decision or not, Joie Manda has reportedly left the Jef Jam Presidency for his new position as President of Urban Music at Interscope Records. He did release a statement on the move as well:
“Despite having to move back to Los Angeles for personal reasons, I am truly grateful to Barry, John and Jimmy Iovine (Chairman & CEO, Interscope Geffen A&M) for this exciting new opportunity. I’ve learned a lot from Barry in the last year and am very appreciative of everything he has done for me. I am now looking forward to being part of the Interscope family, a company uniquely positioned for success despite this challenging marketplace.”
Rick Ross Responds To ‘Rape Lyric’ Allegations On ‘U.O.E.N.O.’
Rick Ross addressed the alleged rape lyrics at about the 4:20 mark:
Rick Ross Give a Radio interview explaining…Actually a few things, but probably the most important is the meaning of the “She ain’t even know it” Lyrics!! And IFWT got the exclusive Video!!!
Lil Wayne & Rick Ross Banned From Radio Station?
A small radio station in Michigan has decided to remove both Rick Ross and Lil Wayne from their playlists.
Both artists have been controversial in the past few months with lyrics from ranging from drugs to Emmett Till and, most recently, Rick Ross’ lyric that seems to advocate date rape.
WUVSIp 103.7 in Muskegon, Michigan issued the following statement.
“Many would say both rappers have taken their lyrical content too far and offended too many. The family and estate of [Emmett Till] have released a statement of disapproval over Lil Wayne’s disregard and disrespectful lyrics. Though his record label issued a statement of apology, the rapper has yet to do so. In the case of Rick Ross, a petition has been started over his blatant disregard for women and the issue of date rape. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that over 300,000 women are raped or sexually assaulted per year in the United States alone. That is a disturbing number and should not be taken lightly. His lyrics not only condone the behavior, but he boasts about it in the song. While some feel it’s only entertainment, many feel it sends and encourages the wrong message. Several individuals and organizations have taken a stand and so are we. Effective immediately Muskegon’s WUVSlp 103.7 the Beat has pulled ALL Lil Wayne and Rick Ross music from rotation. We pride ourselves on playing music that is non-degrading and non-violent. While we believe in freedom of speech, creative writing and individualism, we refuse to be part of the problem by spreading messages that could harm or end someone’s life.”
Machine Gun Kelly “Skate Cans” (Video)
MGK and Ryan Sheckler invade a High School in Hollywood for their new video off Kelly’s upcoming mixtape Black Flag mixtape .