Big K.R.I.T. and Mike Will Made It head into the studio for the first time down at Tree Sound Studios in Atlanta. K.R.I.T says that he plans to feature him on his next album, but before then he’s releasing his mixtape, K.R.I.T.
MC Eiht (@eiht0eiht) – Blue Stamp
In the aftermath of that dope verse he kicked on Kendrick Lamar’s good kid M.A.A.D. City, MC Eiht looks to be making his return in the form of ‘Blue Stamp’.
Neef Buck (@Neef_Buck) – Get Back To It (Video)
The latest visual from the State Prop alumni….produced by Bobby Johnson.
Nas (@Nas) – The 92Y Interview (Video)
This extremely dope and very informative interview (courtesy of Anthony DeCurtis) took place at the 92Y Cultural Institution & Community Center In New York. Check it out above.
Ace Hood (@AceHood) – Starvation II (Artwork & Tracklist)
On a side note, shout out to Young Chop….he’s definitely been building since ‘I Don’t Like’. Ace Hood’s Starvation II drops January 15th.
Consequence (@ItsTheCons) – Movies On Demand 4 (Artwork & Tracklist)
VH1’s new employee drops the 4th features of his Movies On Demand series January 16th.
@MachineGunKelly Feat. @RayJr216, @DJEV, @Tezo, @Dubz216, @JPDIDTHIS1 & @Pooh_Gutta – Ratchet
Machine Gun Kelly comes home with Cleveland on this posse cut, from E-V’s I’m From Cleveland Vol. 3.
UPDATE: Diddy To Expand Liquor Empire To Tequila
UPDATE: It’s official. But before I get to the quote from the man himself (and his partners), a little info on the tequila’s pricing: DeLeón has five different kinds with retail prices with ranges in the ballpark of $120.00 to past $1,000.00 a bottle. Happy drinking…
“The joint venture with Combs Wine & Spirits and its purchase of DeLeón is Diageo’s latest step toward returning to a leading position in tequila in North America,” said Larry Schwartz, President, Diageo North America. “Expanding our relationship with Sean Combs into tequila was a natural choice given Sean’s ability to galvanize support for luxury brands, as we’ve seen with our work together on Cîroc. Ultra-premium and above tequila is a very exciting segment – we already have a strong brand there with Don Julio and are pleased to complement that offering with DeLeón.”
“Celebration is a cornerstone of all my businesses, and this joint venture is a natural extension of that portfolio,” said Sean Combs, Chairman, Combs Wine & Spirits. “DeLeón is an outstanding brand that appeals to those who love exceptional tequila in a distinctive bottle. Together with Diageo, we will take DeLeón to new heights.”
Brent Hocking, founder of DeLeón tequila, added: “In creating DeLeón, I brought the skills of fine wine-making and natural barrel aging to the art of tequila. The result was a spirit unparalleled in purity and taste. I am entrusting DeLeón Tequila to the capable hands of Diageo and Sean Combs as both have demonstrated a commitment to luxury and quality which reflects my own commitment to the DeLeón brand.”
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Spotted on Page Six:
Sean “Diddy” Combs is expanding his empire into the tequila market — and has partnered with high-end DeLeon Tequila to do so.
The mogul, who has turned his Ciroc Vodka into a $100 million franchise, has just sealed a deal to partner with DeLeon, which was founded by Brent Hocking in 2008 and was introduced to the US market on Cinco de Mayo, 2009. It has since won a string of awards.
After spending Christmas with his kids in Los Angeles, Revolt TV founder Diddy is celebrating the deal by throwing a lavish New Year’s party at his mansion on Miami’s exclusive Star Island, which will be awash with the flashy tipple that sells from $140 to $825 a bottle.
Justin Timberlake to Release New Song with Beyonce and Jay-Z
According to 97.9 that the Justin Bieber is prepping the release of a new single tomorrow with Jay-z & Beyonce that produced by Timberland.
Jay-Z (@S_C_) Posts New Picture Of Daughter Blue Ivy
Jay-Z took to his Life & Times blog to post a picture of his now 1 year old daughter Blue Ivy taking to a game:
Last day of vacation, playing UNO.
@BigBoi Supports His Atlanta Falcons On ESPN’s First Take
Rapper Big Boi, Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless discuss whether the Falcons will beat the Seahawks.
Nickelus F (@NickelusF) – My Third Cuzzin
Full video coming soon…from the upcoming Vices. Shoutout to Virginia.
@JoeBudden On Friends With Benefits (@BlogXilla @GlobalGrind)
Friends With Benefits: Joe Budden sits in with BlogXilla on FWB featuring Tanyka Renee from the Lingerie Football League and Coline for an friendly conversation about exes remaining friends with family after a couple breaks up.
Decoded: A$AP Rocky (@asvpxrocky) – Long.Live.A$AP
Courtesy of Life & Times:
A$AP Rocky talks New Orleans influences, growing up in Harlem and making himself immortal as he decodes “Long.Live.A$AP”, the debut track from his first commercially released album of the same name.
@NickiMinaj & @AdamLevine Launch Clothing Lines With K-mart
Courtesy of Fashion & Style:
Nicki Minaj and Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine, will be expressing their personal style in a huge way this year. According to Minaj’s official fansite MyPinkFriday.com, the two pop stars have announced new long-term relationships with Sears Holding on Monday (January 7).
Minaj and Levine, in conjunction with Kmart and the ShopYourWay.com social shopping platform, will each launch their own multi-department lifestyle brand. Each star will design their apparel and accessories collections, which will then be sold exclusively at select Kmart locations and ShopYourWay.com early this year.
RECAP: Cannabis Cup 2012 (@TheRealStylesP, @Noreaga, @GhostfaceKillah & @ScramJones)
Check out these “high”-lights of the Cannabis Cup in Ansterdam last November with celebrity Hip-Hop judges/performers Styles P, N.O.R.E., Ghostface Killah & Scram Jones.
The Voice Advert: ‘The Pickup’ (@BlakeShelton @UsherRaymondIV @AdamLevine @Shakira)
This is admittedly funny…the new season premieres this Spring:
On the way to begin a new season of The Voice, Blake, Adam, Shakira and Usher find some common musical ground.
@MissMykie (Of 106 & Park) Visits The Breakfast Club
Real talk: does anyone watch 106 & Park anymore?
Future (@1Future) – FBG Blog: 2 Live & Die in LA
Future takes us on a ride thru LA where he hooks up with Uncle Snoop backstage at Future’s show in LA at Key Club and perform together! Kelly Rowland came thru to support too as her and Future perform their hit “Neva End”
Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) – Recap Vlog (@GRIZZLEEMUSIC)
Courtesy of Grizzlee:
Recap of one week in the life of Nicki Minaj (November 18 – November 24, 2012).
@MariahCarey – Entertainment Tonight Interview (With @RocsiDiaz)
Self-explanatory: I don’t think I’ll be posted anymore about this subject…..you know, unless of course someone actually gets knocked out. Shoutout to Rocsi’s new job, though.
@CurrenSy_Spitta And @WizKhalifa To Charge For Live In Concert
Honestly with the way the legal beagles r Finna tax us.... #liveinconcert is gonna have to be a retail project... Y'all still down??
— Spitta (@CurrenSy_Spitta) January 9, 2013
I’m not mad at this….due to sample clearance issues (and other things, such as the two’s solo situations), it appears that what we thought would be a free download will cost us. Nothing great comes for free, right?