Tonight, Kanye West put his Australian tour dates on hold in order to finish his forthcoming album. Let’s hope we get this album by the Summer.
A statement released to Live Nation Australia reads:
”Due to unexpected timing requirements to finish his highly anticipated new studio album, scheduled for a 2014 release, Kanye West regretfully announces the postponement of his upcoming tour dates in Australia.”
UPDATE: Miss Info is reporting that the fight started when the fan trolled Wale via twitter. You can scroll through the tweets above.
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TMZ reports:
Rap star Wale PUNCHED A GUY IN THE FACE at a WWE event Monday night — and judging by the way security rushed in to break it up, it appeared to be 100% REAL.
It all went down at “Raw” in Washington D.C. — TMZ spoke with eyewitness Jawn Murray from AlwaysAlist.com who says Wale was sitting right behind the announcers enjoying the show … when some fan seated nearby began taunting the rapper.
Murray says Wale eventually got up out of his seat and “the next thing I know Wale is putting the smackdown on dude. Punched him dead in his face. It was a full fight.”
Security rushed over and broke up the fight — and took everyone involved into a hallway. Moments later, Wale returned to his seat and began snacking on popcorn like nothing happened.
We’re told the other guy is also back in his seat.
According to WGNO News, Lil Boosie held a party for his mother’s 60th birthday this weekend, which caused his neighbors to complain. The Baton Rouge emcee is currently renting a house in New Orleans’ English Turn neighborhood (which was previously owned by Birdman).
Mobb Deep stopped by Hot 97 last night for Peter Rosenberg Real Late segment. The duo talked about their past beef with each other, upcoming album, an unreleased “Eye For An Eye” remix and more.
As we wait for his forthcoming project Blood On The Canvas to drop, Thurz releases a new record to hold us over. We may be closer to a release date then we think.
Today it was announced that Pharrell will be joining the judges panel for the next season of The Voice. Last year, he appeared on the NBC talent show as a mentor. Some quotes from the executives below:
“He has already made a considerable impact as a mentor, drawing on an impressive track record as both a producer and performer. It is a perfect fit for The Voice as we evolve and reach for new heights with this franchise. It feels like we are welcoming an existing family member home.” – NBC President Paul Telegdy
“I am thrilled to have Pharrell come back to The Voice family, and this time…as a coach. Continuing in The Voice tradition of having the biggest and most current music stars as coaches, Pharrell fits perfectly.” – Executive producer Mark Burnett
Troy Ave decides to jump on Trey Songz’s latest single and flip it for a new freestyle.
For tonight’s installment of #MashUpMonday, Big Boi mixes his duet with Kelly Rowland — “Mama Told Me” — with Paul McCartney and Wing’s 1974 record, “Mrs. Vandebilt“.
Kevin Mccall releases his new track, “Yo Chick”, featuring Ty Dolla $ign and taken from Kevin’s forthcoming music project, A.D.H.D. [Bangerz]. The unique project will be a two-part series: the first set is a collection of “bangers”, which will be followed by the second compilation, RnG Muzic, that will feature mood-setting tracks perfect for the bedroom. A.D.H.D. [Bangerz] is set to drop April 10th.
Girl Talk and Freeway release their new video featuring Waka Flocka, taken from their collaborative EP Broken Ankles which hits stores April 8th.
Diamond D releases a visual for his record with Pharoahe Monch off his upcoming compilation, The Diam Piece. You can pick up the track now on iTunes .
The day before the release of Fat Trel’s new mixtape Gleesh, he gets a verse from the Bawse Rick Ross. Good thing we only have to wait less then 24 hours before we can hear it.
Wale releases the remix for Sunshine with Rick Ross & Common off of 2013’s The Gifted. Produced by Tone P and Stokley Williams.
There was growing rumors that Amy Winehouse would be touring the world hologram style…..those rumors were shot down by Amy’s father. From Huffington Post:
On March 28, UK newspaper The Sun reported that billionaire entrepreneur Alki David had purchased a patent for the 3D technology used to construct Tupac’s hologram, and was planning a posthumous world tour for Amy Winehouse’s image.
However, Winehouse’s father Mitch denied the story on Twitter, calling it “utter rubbish.” Mitch Winehouse owns the rights to his daughter’s likeness, so unless his mind changes, the world tour is unlikely to come about.
In related news, there was also apparently an attempt to put the fallen singer’s handwritten lyrics up for sale. The family shot that all the way down as well….from the New Zealand Herald:
The handwritten lyrics of one of Amy Winehouse’s most famous songs have been pulled from auction amid a row over ownership.
Papers bearing the lyrics of Love Is A Losing Game and a Valentine’s card were set to make thousands under the hammer at Bonhams.
However, following intervention from the family of the singer, who died from alcohol poisoning in 2011, the lots were withdrawn.
The song is thought to be about her husband Blake Fielder-Civil and is considered by critics to be her most touching work. The lyrics are inscribed with their names and a heart, to read ‘Amy hearts Blake’.
The seller’s identity is not known but the listing said the lyrics were given to a friend by Amy before her album Back To Black launched in 2006. The guide price was £5,000.
The second lot, expected to fetch £2,000, was a Valentine’s card sent from St Lucia to Blake in prison. Signed ‘Gemma’, a code name, it shows Charlie Brown from Peanuts and her note reads, ‘Our Day Will Come’, later the title of a song.
Blake’s mother, Georgette, said the seller is neither her or her son.
Midé’s latest project definitely worth your money, but nonetheless he has graciously allowed fans and curious listeners to stream before they buy. You can support and get the album on iTunes.
Dev (whom I haven’t heard from in a while) lets go of her new single featuring Sage The Gemini, presumably taken from her forthcoming Bittersweet July EP.
Good to know: for those that do not have insurance, today is the deadline to apply for the Affordable Care Act without getting hit with a fee (you can do so here). Above, Yandy Smith, Jennifer Williams, Tionna Smalls, Juelz Santana and more went how to push New York to apply (Juelz even enrolled on the spot). You can checkout pics above as well as some excerpts below.
We put so much focus on being fly on the outside, that we forget to take care of what counts on the inside and that is our health. I’m not here today as an expert, but to sign-up for the Affordable Care Act and to let my story serve as motivation. – Juelz Santana
It’s no secret that my son was born with a preexisting kidney condition. As a mom, my first priority was to put his health first. However, when I discovered my health insurance had been cancelled, I immediately went into panic mode to find the best solution. The Affordable Care Act provided my family and, most importantly my son, affordable coverage we could count on. – Yandy Smith
Every Instrumental got their hands on Que’s latest single from his Who Is Que EP, originally a DC street single from Thraxxx. The beat was made by unknown Ivy Leaguer with some additional production from Bobby Johnson (yes that Bobby Johnson). So go ahead, download the beat and drop a “freestyle. ” Just remember, Thraxxx, Glizzy, Que, Trey Songz and more have already done this…
Cyhi The Prynce releases the visual for a record inspired by the bible scripture John 3:16 off his Black Hystori Project which is available now.
I did forget, but Memph Bleek reminds me and anyone else who failed to recall his history of accolades (and is more than a lot of people can say) in his latest visual for ‘Thanks I Get’. The Movement II is out now.
DJ Lil Keem drops another tagless Peewee Longway. This time its “Know About Me”, featuring Young Thug and Offset from the Migos. YDG on the simple, creeping piano beat (This was originally on the producer’s Truly Gifted tape.)
Nardwuar releases another interview from SXSW with Future, where he brought out some vinyl and fun facts about Future’s hometown of Atlanta.
Phil Adé’s freestyle over Drake’s ‘The Language’ gets the visual treatment.
Spotted on Mad News UK, where you can read more on the story:
Founder and CEO of BANG Radio, Jennifer Ogole, officially launches Riddim Radio on 103.6 FM across London, and online via www.weareriddim.com, becoming the first legal reggae and dancehall music station in the capital.
April marks what would have been BANG Radio’s 5th birthday, yet with the saturation of urban music in the British market, the team behind the community station brand have been working on bringing Caribbean sister station Riddim Radio to the UK.
Jennifer Ogole confirms:
“We are proud to announce a change in what was BANG Radio’s licence. We have been granted permission by Ofcom to amend our remit and champion reggae and dancehall from our home in Harlesden, North West London, finally shining a light on and representing a worldwide culture which has been gradually disappearing from British radio and deserves to have its own media platform in the UK.”
Jennifer Ogole and Zak Esau founded online radio station Riddim Radio in Trinidad in April 2013 and a year on, the expansion of broadcasting on FM in London will be taking place at midnight of 1st April 2014.