These song title choices are something, I tell ya. Hotel California drops on April 9th.
Two9 – Where The Money At? (Prod. Mike WiLL) (Video)
Atlanta collective Two9, who helped push the career of Trinidad Jame$ to where it is today drop a new video (beginning with an interview). This is a Mike WiLL Made It beat.
Sheed Lucci (@Parmesansheed) – Come Up (Mixtape)
Alexandria, VA’s Sheed Lucci drops his latest mixtape The Come Up. Definitely a street ‘tape, this one is full of cranking trap tracks from the rapper. Sheed got production and features from the likes of Bleu Friday, Yoe Luck, Jay Cornell, Dougiebeatz and more. Check the tape out below via Livemixtapes.
ScHoolboy Q Gives Us… The Art Of Cheating
Courtesy of Mass Appeal:
For this episode of ILL TIME we sat down with ScHoolboy Q, aka The Real Puffy, to learn some of his secrets behind the skill of cheating. From getting by in school to coming up in the streets, Q gave us some pointers on how to double your profits and test scores without breaking a sweat. You’d better take some notes!
Schools In Norway Change Exam Dates So Students Can Go See Justin Bieber
From NBC News:
Five schools in western Norway have rescheduled their midterm exams to allow students to attend upcoming Justin Bieber concerts in the capital, the country’s Ministry of Education and Research said Wednesday.
The Canadian pop star is scheduled to perform in the Norwegian capital on April 16 and 17 — stoking fears that some students in remote schools will skip midterm exams scheduled to take place at the same time.
Bieber is extremely popular in the Nordic country, where his free concert in Oslo last year resulted in dozens of injuries as teenage girls fought to get better glimpses of the 19-year-old icon.
Read the full article here.
UPDATE: French Montana Added To Lil’ Wayne’s America’s Most Wanted Tour
UPDATE: French Montana will now be joining Lil’ Wayne, T.I. & Future as they hit the road starting in July. Dates are still below.
Last week, Lil Wayne announced his America’s Most Wanted tour with T.I. and Future. Sponsored by Mountain Dew, the 40 city-stop begins after his European tour with Mac Miller and 2 Chainz. Check the dates below.
7/09/13 – BIRMINGHAM, AL – OAK MOUNTAIN AMPHITHEATRE
7/10/13 – NASHVILLE, TN – BRIDGESTONE ARENA
7/12/13 – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD AMPHITHEATRE
7/13/13 – TAMPA, FL – LIVE NATION AMPHITHEATRE
7/14/13 – WEST PALM BEACH, FL – CRUZAN AMPHITHEATRE
7/16/13 – PITTSBURGH, PA – FIRST NIAGRA PAVILION
7/17/13 – BALTIMORE, MD – 1ST MARINER ARENA
7/19/13 – WANTAGH, NY – JONES BEACH
7/20/13 – PHILADELPHIA, PA – SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER
7/21/13 – SCRANTON, PA – TOYOTA PAVILION
7/23/13 – BANGOR, ME – BANGOR AMPHITHEATRE
7/24/13 – HOLMDEL, NJ – PNC BANK ARTS CENTER
7/26/13 – CHARLOTTE, NC – VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE
7/27/13 – RALEIGH, NC – TIME WARNER PAVILION
7/28/13 – VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – FARM BUREAU LIVE
7/30/13 – BUFFALO, NY – DARIEN LAKE PAC
7/31/13 – HARTFORD, CT – COMCAST THEATRE
8/02/13 – WASHINGTON, DC – VERIZON CENTER
8/03/13 – SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – SPAC
8/04/13 – BOSTON, MA – COMCAST THEATRE
8/06/13 – CINCINNATI, OH – RIVERBEND MUSIC PAVILION
8/07/13 – CLEVELAND, OH – KLIPSCH AMPHITHEATRE
8/09/13 – DETROIT, MI – JOE LOUIS ARENA
8/10/13 – CHICAGO, IL – FIRST MIDWEST BANK AMPHITHEATRE
8/11/13 – ST. LOUIS, MO – VERIZON WIRELESS AMPHITHEATRE
8/13/13 – INDIANAPOLIS, IN – KLIPSCH AMPHITHEATRE
8/14/13 – MEMPHIS, TN – FedEx FORUM
8/16/13 – DALLAS, TX – GEXA PAVILION
8/17/13 – AUSTIN, TX – AUSTIN 360 AMPHITHEATRE
8/18/13 – HOUSTON, TX – CWM PAVILION
8/20/13 – OMAHA, NE – QWEST CENTER
8/21/13 – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – CHESAPEAKE ENERGY CENTER
Big Sean Feat. Common – Switch Up
Big Sean presents his new single from his forthcoming album Hall Of Fame. Produced by Million $ Mano, No I.D. & Rob Kinelski.
PREVIEW: Chief Keef – Where He Get It
Chief Keef is back in full effect as he drops a preview for his upcoming visual.
Tyler, The Creator Performs At The X-Games
Tyler, The Creator performs ‘Domo 23’ at the X-Games in Aspen, Colorado in between a little snowboarding.
Nelly Speaks About Marriage On Vlad TV
Nelly opens up about his thoughts on marriage and why it will never be a forced thing, because he has an “all or nothing” mentality when it comes to tying the knot. Nelly also talks about the differences in celebrity relationships and how they differ from average people, but that doesn’t change his perception on dating other celebrities.
Wesley Snipes Reportedly Released From Prison
From TMZ:
Passenger 57 is no longer Inmate #43355-018 — TMZ has learned Wesley Snipes has been released from prison.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons tells TMZ … Snipes was released on April 2 and transferred to the New York Community Corrections Office, which will oversee his home confinement.
Home confinement (aka house arrest) will end July 19.
Snipes checked into McKean Federal Correctional Institution in Pennsylvania back in December 2010 after he was convicted for failing to file federal income tax returns.
Karmaloop’s That Life: Machine Gun Kelly & Dubo
Cleveland Boys Machine Gun Kelly and Dubo reunite with Carissa Rossi to discuss what they have cooking for the Laced Up Tour. MGK touches on his love for FADER, name drops the features on his upcoming mixtape “Black Flag,” Puff Daddy, and more.
Lil’ Durk Feat. Yo Gotti – All White Everything (Video)
Taken from Lil’ Durk’s Life Ain’t No Joke.
Jernts With Spitta: Curren$y’s Birthday Surprise
Jernts with Spitta follows Mousa & The Jets as they plan a surprise for Curren$y and present it to him and present it to him outside Jet Lounge at the House Of Blues in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The Truth: KiD CuDi, Chris Brown & Tyga
The latest episode of Elliott Wilson’s Life+Times series focuses on Chris Brown latest media tour and ‘Fine China’, Tyga’s track with 2Pac and CuDi departure from G.O.O.D. Music.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Snoop’s GGN (‘Wings & Weather Girls’ Behinds’)
Leave it to Snoop Dogg/Lion to promote something (and probably make some money) in the middle of a behind the scenes video:
Go behind the scenes at GGN Headquarters where Snoop feeds Lil Chuuuch and the crew (wings, pizza, pasta and other items of a munchies-related nature) with Eat24, the app that helps the Weather Girls stay juicy.
Talib Kweli: If You’re Mad At Rick Ross’ & Lil’ Wayne’s Lyrics, Be Mad At B.I.G. & Eminem Too
Talib Kweli expounds on his previous comments towards Rick Ross (over his controversial rape lyrics) during his visit at Hot 97. Humans are not perfect, and — therefore — are just natural hypocrites, I guess.
SAMPLER: Ghostface Killah – Twelve Reasons To Die: The Brown Tape
I can’t say that I can recall another project that gave you this much for your money. There is actually an alternate, remixed version of the entire album, courtesy of Apollo Brown.
This version of the album, created by critically-acclaimed, detroit-based producer Apollo Brown, will be released as a limited edition cassette. These tapes will be given away, along with Issue One of the Twelve Reasons To Die comic book, for free with the purchase of the CD or LP of Twelve Reasons To Die at participating independent record retailers across the Country. Fans without access to a participating retailer can get a free copy of the tape, while supplies last, with purchase of the album [here].
Kelly Rowland On The Breakfast Club
Kelly Rowland appeared on The Breakfast Club to speak on oral sex (in lieu of her ‘Kisses Down Low’ single), performing at the Super Bowl with Destiny’s Child and more.
RECAP: Rocko’s ‘U.E.O.N.O.’ Single Release Party At Mansion
I don’t know why folks throw album ‘single’ release parties, but yea….Rocko was at Mansion in Miami to promote the release of ‘U.O.E.N.O.’. Shoutout to Lil’ Wayne….no word on if Rick Ross’ rape lyric made it to the building.
Paintballing With Tyler, The Creator (Noisey)
Noisey gave some lucky fans the opportunity of a lifetime – to shoot Tyler, the Creator and his friends with a load of paintballs, when he came over to the UK with Jasper and Taco in tow. Here’s how the battle went down.