Dizmack, XP and Typah get busy with some hard barring in this Smoke Session freestyle cypher. – The Grime Report
IN THE STUDIO: Usher & Rico Love
Veteran R&B star Usher is back in the saddle, and recent pics are showing him developing magic with fellow hitmaker Rico Love. Check out the pics above and look forward to whatever crack they cook up.
Shakira Performs On ‘The Tonight Show’ (Video); Sales Predictions
Above, Shakira appeared on The Tonight Show to perform her single ‘Empire’, taken from her self-titled new album (her interview with Fallon is also included below)…
…speaking of which, Hits Daily Double is reporting that analysts have her new project set at 70,000-75,000 units sold in it’s first week.
Tamar Braxton Announces ‘Love And War’ Tour Dates
While the first several dates you see above will be as an opening act for R. Kelly (which might actually serve as the better tour stops, if you ask me), Tamar Braxton is still, in effect, headlining her newly-minted Love And War tour. The trek kicks off April 18th in Montgomery, AL.
Get your tickets here.
Bow Wow Calls Himself A Legend
You know what, I was going to clown this, but after some thought I realize that this is debatable: do you feel that Bow Wow, which his music catalogue, sales and awards accolades, can call himself a legend in the game?
Keyshia Cole Announces Name Of Upcoming Album; Gets In The Studio With R. Kelly
#PointOfNoReturn RT @aliyforever1: @KeyshiaCole what will the name of this album will be !
— Keyshia Cole (@KeyshiaCole) March 26, 2014
Thanks to a fan’s inquiry, we now know that the upcoming project from Keyshia Cole will be titled Point Of No Return. And she’s already hard as work on it, too, because she’s been in the studio with none other that R. Kelly (below):
Daz Dillinger Ft. Slimm Calhoun – I.D.G.A.F. (Video)
Daz Dillinger releases the visual for his record with Slim Calhoun off his upcoming album Weed Money, which is set to drop April 22nd.
Young A x Juicy J & Tay Don – Trippy (Video)
<Local rapper Young A links with Juicy J & Tay Don for a record off his Summer release Still Hustlin, hosted by DJ Scream and dropping July 4th.
UPCOMING EVENT: Rick Ross At Roundhouse
This May, Rick Ross is coming to Camden’s Roundhouse as part of his Mastermind European Tour. Tickets are on sale now (links below).
Caitlyn Scarlett – Bad Love
Check out Caitlyn Scarlett’s latest release ‘Bad Love’, taken from the forthcoming EP Jurassic Jukebox and Other Drugs.
UPDATE: Benzino Shot Multiple Times Leaving His Mother’s Funeral
UPDATE #2: WCVB is stating that he was shot by his own nephew. His injuries are non-fatal.
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UPDATE: The Urban Daily states that witnesses spoke to NewsCenter 5…they have also posted a comment from Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy Cruz (below).
“The incident was between two vehicles whose occupants knew each other. The driver of a Bentley shot the driver of a red Dodge SUV, who exited his car and was taken to the Duxbury police station by a passerby. The injured red Dodge SUV driver, who officials say was in his 40s, was then transported by ambulance to the hospital.The Bentley driver has been arrested and will be arraigned Monday on a charge of armed assault with intent to murder.”
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This is all taken from Rash Entertainment, so I can only take it for what I see until we see some additional sources:
Word came down from the wire in Boston that rapper and reality star Benzino was shot while attending his mother’s funeral. It’s being reported that the Love & Hip Hop Atlanta cast member is in critical condition.
Allegedly, Benzino was shot 3 times while driving away from the funeral.
A few days earlier, Benzino announced the passing of his beloved mother via twitter and family and friends were quick to send their condolence.
“God knows I have been through alot in my life, BUT EVERY INCH OF GOOD, KINDNESS AND LOVE IN MY SOUL IS BECAUSE OF THIS WOMAN. A BIG PART OF ME IS LOST NOW AND I WILL NEVER BE THE SAME, MA WORDS CANT EXPRESS MY LOVE FOR YOU.I WILL MISS EVERY BREATHING MOMENT, I DON’T KNOW HOW I WILL CONTINUE KNOWING YOU ARE NOT HERE. Im lost.”
“Be strong @iambenzino I love you big Bro,” Stevie J. posted to IG, before reposting Benzino’s collaged photo of his mother with the captions “Rest In Peace #MommaZino”
Fat Trel – Gleesh (Tracklisting)
Before Fat Trel’s upcoming mixtape Gleesh drops on April 1st, he reveals the track listing for his new project. Gleesh features new songs from Wale, SluttyBoyz & Rich Hil.
01. Fat Trel – Datz Kool [Prod. By Boss Major]
02. Fat Trel – How U Feel [Prod. By Harry Fraud]
03. Fat Trel – Walkin Thru My Hood [Prod. By Butla Beatz]
04. Fat Trel – Rich As F*ck [Prod. By All Star]
05. Fat Trel – Shoot (Remix) (Feat. Rick Ross) [Prod. By Young Chop]
06. Fat Trel – In My Bag (Feat. Wale) [Prod. By No Credit]
07. Fat Trel – Fresh (Feat. Rockie Fresh) [Prod. By Sloan & Rozart]
08. Fat Trel – Buku Chips [Prod. By DJ Tree Gotti]
09. Fat Trel – Treez & Liquor (Feat. Rich Hil) [Prod. By All Star]
10. Fat Trel – She Fell In Love [Prod. By Izze The Producer]
11. Fat Trel – Gotti 4 Real [Prod. By DJ Tree Gotti]
12. Fat Trel – Thot Street (Feat. Stalley) [Prod. By Sloan]
13. Fat Trel – Real (Feat. P Wild & Boosa) [Prod. By Bass Hedz]
14. Fat Trel – What We Doing (Feat. Tracy T) [Prod. By Famous]
15. Fat Trel – Rest In Peace [Prod. By All Star]
CONFZ – What’s The Point? (Video)
Directed by Oliver Whitehouse and taken from his as-yet-untitled forthcoming album.
Stephen A. Smith Defends Kobe Bryant’s Trayvon Martin Comments
Just listen. Courtesy of The Arsenio Hall Show:
Stephen A. Smith just got off the phone with Kobe Bryant, so he’s able to speak to the controversy surrounding Kobe’s comments about Trayvon Martin, and the role of facts versus emotions.
Elli Ingram Performs Her ‘Poetic Justice’ Cover On Capital Xtra
Catch Elli Ingram’s cover of [Kendrick Lamar’s] ‘Poetic Justice’ for Max’s Live Session. – Capital Xtra
Mr. Drastick – That’s For Real (Video); Gladiatorial Passion Vol. 2 (Mixtape)
Mr. Drastick makes a huge return to music in the form of the above visual for ‘That’s For Real’, which is taken from his latest mixtape, Gladiatorial Passion Vol. 2, which is available for stream and download (below):
“Gladiatorial Passion stands for having faith, strength, and the determination to win at all costs. It’s a metaphor relating life’s struggles, obstacles and challenges to a gladiator’s situation. Gladiators had no choice but to fight. They couldn’t allow themselves to be beaten. They had to win. If they didn’t, they’d die in the arena. Death at the hands of a greater opponent was considered a losers exit in the world of a Gladiator. Life is my arena, my fight is with every challenge life throws at me. If you can relate then you too have the Gladiatorial Passion.” – Mr. Drastick aka Kay Martay
Danity Kane Announces ‘No Filter’ Tour
I am admittedly surprised that Diddy hasn’t stopped this movement yet. The now-foursome will be heading on tour in May, and fans can check out the promo above along with the dates below.
May 16 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
May 18 – Anaheim, CA – The Grove of Anaheim
May 21 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
May 22 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
May 23 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogarts
May 24 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
May 25 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues
May 28 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
May 30 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
May 31 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore
Jun 1 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of The Living Arts
Jun 3 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Jun 5 – San Diego, CA – Humphries by The Bay
Russell Simmons On ‘Arsenio’ (Video)
Uncle Rush was one of the latest guests on The Arsenio Hall Show, where he spoke on KiD CuDi’s comments regarding the state of Hip-Hop, Kanye West and more. Additional clip below.
Dew Baby – Finesse Life (Mixtape)
While we wait on Da New Kool, Dew Baby releases his new solo mixtape Finesse Life which features new songs from P-Wild, Oochie, Fat Trel and more. Tracklisting and link below.
IYES – Breathe
I couldn’t figure out why this song spoke to me, until I checked the credits and saw that it was co-produced by MNEK (along with the artists themselves). Check out the latest single, ‘Breathe’, from Brighton’s bright IYES below.
Migos – First 48 (Video)
After their Miami shootout, Migos releases a new visual for a record off their new mixtape No Label 2. Directed by Kee Motion.
Chinx Drugz Ft. Young Thug & Shad Da God – Laugh (Video)
Chinx drops the video for his track featuring Young Thug and Shad (originally a Shad-less track thought to be Young Thug’s from 2013’s Lobby Runners mixtape). Directed by Cricket, this is the video with the now infamous billowy shirt that started all those rumors about Thug’s sexuality. I don’t see why people care anyways…