Chaz French spits on Day 3 of Hiphop Since 1987‘s 30 for Thirty DMV freestyle series. I (JCudder) was present for a lot of the filming of the DMV’s 30 for thirty and Chaz French was probably one of the best out of all thirty rappers. Look out for his debut mixtape in June.
The Official Release date of #UnconsciousState is June 4! Available on iTunes!!
— Jon Connor (@JonConnorMusic) May 2, 2013
1st official leak from #UnconsciousState drops Monday @ 3p!!!
— Jon Connor (@JonConnorMusic) May 2, 2013
Definitely happy to see that Jon Connor is gearing up for his official project. Check back here on Monday.
Join us as we spend ‘An Evening With Miguel’ – he gives us an insight in to his career so far, what he’s been up to recently and brings an unforgettable performance.
An Evening With Miguel coming to you 5th May 2013
It’s not just Hov, but still….taken from Huffington Post:
The rapper and music mogul attended a meeting Thursday on Long Island, where the media was briefed on four proposals to renovate the arena and surrounding property.
Nassau County officials have been trying to come up with a plan to redevelop the 40-year-old arena for many years. The New York Islanders are its primary tenant, and they are moving to Brooklyn in 2015.
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation is part of a group that built the new Barclays Center in Brooklyn and is bidding for the Long Island project.
He took photos with Nassau County officials but did not speak during the 30-minute presentation.
War Cry drops June 3rd. Still no idea when Fat Trel’s mixtape is dropping.
Check Out the UK remix featuring @fekkyofficial wp.me/ppyu7-dab catch us at @villunderlondon, London May 8th! #GOLDGANG
— Trinidad Jame$ (@TrinidadJamesGG) May 2, 2013
In case you forgot, Trinidad James will be in the UK next week.
Wale
2 Chainz
Kendrick Lamar
Wu-Tang Clan
Fabolous
Joe Budden
Miguel
A$AP Rocky
Chris Brown
French Montana
I’m pretty confident that their will be more than twice that in guest appearances. It all goes down June 2nd.
Fred The Godson goes in (seriously, just listen) over Hov’s ‘Open Letter’. They’re gonna learn one day.
Big K.R.I.T.’s King Remembered in Time mixtape is one of his most personal efforts to date. We sat down and chopped it up with K.R.I.T. about the project and he reflected on the meaning behind every track. In this part 1, K.R.I.T. talks about why he named the project King Remembered in Time (effectively after himself) and the process of recording the mixtape (he literally slept in the studio). He also talks about what he believes his Purpose is as an artist, as well as his reasons for making The Only One. Lastly, K.R.I.T. speaks on The Banana Clip Theory, his commentary on gun violence and the vicious cycle of destruction it engenders. This is Big K.R.I.T.’s definitive guide through King Remembered in Time.
Produced by Starboy Nathan. We’re not all the same, my dear.
Nice to see that Cory Gunz is still among us…..he goes in over Rocko’s shit in his latest visual.
Janelle Monáe is literally one big ball of energy, and she brought that energy to 106 & Park for the premiere of her latest visual with Erykah Badu.
Taken from The Independent:
American thrash metal guitarist Jeff Hanneman, a member of the seminal heavy metal band Slayer, has died aged 49 from liver failure in Southern California.
Hanneman, who wrote songs “Raining Blood” and “Angel of Death”, had spent most of 2011 battling a flesh-eating disease contracted after he was bitten by a spider.
His death yesterday morning was confirmed in a statement on the band’s Facebook page: “Slayer is devastated to inform that their bandmate and brother, Jeff Hanneman, passed away at about 11am this morning near his Southern California home.”
“Hanneman was in an area hospital when he suffered liver failure.”
Hanneman’s life changed considerably after he was bitten by a spider three years ago. An open letter published on the band’s website in 2011 described the devastating physical impact the bite had on him.
It said: “As you know, Jeff was bitten by a spider more than a year ago, but what you may not have known was that for a couple of days after he went to the ER, things were touch-and-go. There was talk that he might have to have his arm amputated, and we didn’t know if he was going to pull through at all.”
“He was in a medically-induced coma for a few days and had several operations to remove the dead and dying tissue from his arm. So, understand, he was in really, really bad shape. It’s been about a year since he got out of the hospital, and since then, he had to learn to walk again, he’s had several painful skin grafts, he’s been in rehab doing exercises to regain the strength in his arm; but best of all, he’s been playing guitar.”
Producer araabMUZIK was shot late last night in an attempted robbery in Rhode Island. Duke Da God posted a pic on his Instagram of araab in the hospital to confirm he’s alive and recovering. His rep tells Billboard:
Rumors have begun to circulate and first and foremost, we want to let everyone know that AraabMUZIK is currently alive and well,” AraabMUZIK’s camp said in a statement. “He was out in his neighborhood last night with friends and unfortunately the victim of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. He is recovering now and police are investigating the crime. We appreciate all the concern and fan support and Araab is looking forward to a speedy recovery and returning to the stage as soon as he can.
DJ Khaled’s artist, Red Rum, speaks with HHS1987 about a variety of topics. He talks about how he linked up with DJ Khaled, treating this game as a business and his new mixtape, King of the Jungle, which features Pusha T, Alley Boy, Ace Hood, Black Cobain & more. Below, you can watch Red Rum’s 30 For THIRTY DMV Freestyle.
French’s latest throwaway track gets the visual treatment. Excuse My French is still set for May 21st.
Watching Movies With The Sound Off: June 18th
— Mac Miller (@MacMiller) May 2, 2013
You heard him. June 18th is the date for Watching Movies With The Sound Off.
I guess Scooter’s gonna have to hold the cell down by himself. From TMZ:
Rapper Gucci Mane has just been released from jail in Georgia after spending nearly three weeks behind bars, TMZ has learned.
As we reported, Gucci was arrested April 13th for a probation violation. He’s been in jail since.
Gucci’s attorney, Drew Findling, tells us, the probation violation was triggered by a March 25th incident at an Atlanta nightclub … when Gucci allegedly bottled a clubgoer in the head, causing a massive gash.
Gucci was charged with aggravated assault in connection with the incident. That case is still pending.
He’s due in court later this month.
Produced by RZA, this masterpiece will end up on Kweli’s Prisoner of Conscious, which drops May 7th.
Today on The Truth, Elliott gives us a track by track breakdown of J. Cole’s most recent release, “Truly Yours 2”.
Tyler bares all about losing his grandmother, dating troubles from the rise to fame and rapping during puberty!
Previously: Parts 1 & 2 – 3
Twerking continues to take the world by storm. From 7 San Diego (by way of World Star Hip Hop):
“Dozens of San Diego area high school students have been suspended and banned from prom or commencement because of a twerking video according to one parent. The video, created recently by students in a media class at Scripps Ranch High School, shows teenaged girls twerking while doing handstands to a YG song. Thirty-two students danced and one student used school property to videotape the group outside class during 6th period.”
