A few hours ago, Complex leaked an angry phone call between the magazine’s Associate Editor Insanul Ahmed and Wale. Wale took to his Instagram to respond to the leaked call.
Lil Scrappy Concert Cut Short By Fatal Shooting; 1 Woman Dead
VIBE Reports:
Things turned deadly at a recent rap show in Vallejo, Calif. Friday (Dec. 6), after a woman was shot dead and a second victim was injured, police say.
According to the Vallejo Times-Herald, a gunfight broke out in Vallejo Park, cutting a show headlined by rapper and Love & Hip Hop star Lil Scrappy short.
The gunfire allegedly started at 11.53pm in the parking lot at Dan Foley Park, where officials found the 34-year-old woman unresponsive. The unidentified woman was rushed to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead shortly afterwards. Police also found a second injured woman in the parking lot, who was treated and later released from hospital.
Both women were said to have attended the Scrappy concert held at the park’s main meeting hall and were caught in the crossfire reportedly involving multiple shooters. A police statement confirms that the two women were “not believed to be the intended targets”.
The Atlanta MC’s camp released a statement to Mara the Hip Hop Socialite regarding the shooting.
“It is disgusting what happened Friday night at the Dan Foley Park concert…On behalf of Lil Scrappy, we at Chinga Chang Records will be assisting with costs related to the shooting. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the victim who lost her life to such a senseless and heinous crime and hope for immediate justice to these terrorists.”
No arrests have been made regarding the shooting.
Wale Threatens Complex Staff Over Their Best Albums List
A few days ago, Wale called Complex Magazine because he was upset about not making their top 50 albums of 2013 list. During the three minute phone call, he claims that staff members are holding a personal bias and threatens that he will come up there and “start knocking n****s out”. Listen to the call above.
Chemical Plant Explosion Near Chicago
Chicago Tribune Reports:
Firefighters this afternoon were on the scene of an explosion at a chemical plant on the border between Alsip and Blue Island that resulted in at least two people being injured.
The explosion was at Blue Island Phenol LLC, 3350 W. 131st St., in Alsip, an employee of the plant said. Black smoke billowed from part of the plant as several fire crews poured water on the blaze from a safe distance using at least four different hoses.
Two people were injured and transported to Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. All other employees are accounted for.
Roads were closed in the area, and after starting about 11:30 a.m., the fire was still burning about 1:25 p.m.
Earlier information that the plant is located in Blue Island was incorrect. Although the ZIP Code for the property is a Blue Island ZIP Code, resulting in it being listed as in Blue Island on web maps and other directories, it is within the corporate limits of Alsip.
Security Guard Charged With Felony In Lakers Title Ring Theft
ESPN Reports:
El Segundo police said in a statement Thursday that Eddie J. Monterroso has been charged with felony grand theft and burglary. He’s accused of taking the rings and gift cards valued at nearly $20,000.
The statement says detectives began investigating the theft Dec. 5 and arrested Monterroso outside the practice facility Tuesday.
Police say they searched Monterroso’s Inglewood home and found the rings from the Lakers’ 2009 and 2010 championship seasons. Police could not say to whom the rings belonged.
Monterroso has not entered a plea, and police didn’t know if he has an attorney. A phone message left at a possible home number was not immediately returned.
ScHoolboy Q Locks In An Official Release Date For ‘Oxymoron’
#OXYMORON UPDATE! http://t.co/fjukfW0m0Y #OXYMORON #TDE
— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) December 11, 2013
Finally! From BET:
ScHoolboy Q has officially locked in a date for his Oxymoron debut. After several delays, the TDE rapper announced Feb. 25, 2014 as the release date in a new video featuring his daughter Joy.
In the clip, Q talks on a phone while his daughter plays nearby. “Put the d–n album out,” he says. “They don’t want another motherf—in’ interview, bruh. These n—as want the date!”
Before he finishes the conversation Joy interrupts to show her dad the sign she made, which reads: “Oxymoron Feb. 25.”
Q previously announced a January release date via his verse on label mate Isaiah Rashad’s “Shot You Down (Remix)” where he rhymes, “A n—- just tryin’ to get paid / I’m tired of answering questions why Oxymoron delayed / See, I was thinking November, but January is sweet.”
Yung E (@Binessman_E) – Odds Against Me (Mixtape)
Likeblood Entertainment presents Yung E’s latest project, the DJ Money-hosted Odds Against Me, which features appearances from Likeblood, Briker Boyz, FMF, Roc Mikey, DWE, Phil Da Phuture, Phil Ade & more. Stream, tracklisting and download link after the jump.
LMAO: Future – Onions (Video)
The hilarious Noah Garfinkel and Joe Mande decided to use words to decode the “real lyrics” on Future’s latest single, the apparently-now-titled ‘Onions’.
Arsenio Hall Blasts Kanye West For His Use Of The Word ‘Slave’ (Video)
In addition to his dislike of Kanye’s word use, he also responded to Kanye’s “Arsenio” reference during a recent interview on The Breakfast Club. You can catch a couple of quotes below:
“Like usual, Kanye’s premise confuses the facts. So therefore, everything else needs to be thrown out… it was not racism, it was not a plot, I just left my show!”
“I hate the word “slave” used in songs. The fuck outta here. Do you know what that word is? Do you know what that word is all about? Nobody can use “slave” in pop culture. If you’re in the music business, you shouldn’t fuck with that word. Too serious an era. Too serious a problem in America. There is no one that’s free to move around this country that should use the word “slave.” Do you know what it meant to slaves?”
@Context__ – I’m Bitter (My N***a Freestyle) (Video)
Probably the most creative freestyle video I’ve seen in a while. Context gives us his blend of Jeezy, Rich Homie Quan & YG’s hit.
OverDoz. Signs With Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records
Congrats to Los Angeles outfit OverDoz. on their recent move forward (which also houses A$AP Mob). From Polo Grounds President Bryan Leach:
“OverDoz. and their team are fearless, creative and represent everything that’s bright about where rap music is headed.”
Mack Wilds Performs On ‘The Arsenio Hall Show’
Mack Wilds kicked off Arsenio’s show with a big performance of “Own It,” with The Posse.
B.o.B Feat. Trae Tha Truth & Future – Ready (Remix)
I believe that this is the official remix to B.o.B’s ‘Ready’ single (being that they’re both aligned with Grand Hustle). Underground Luxury drops December 17th.
Gucci Mane Feat. Migos – Jackie Chan
A new day, a new leak from Gucci’s forthcoming effort The State vs. Radric Davis 2: The Caged Bird Sings, which drops December 25th. Produced by Zaytoven.
ALBUM STREAM: Ayanna Witter-Johnson (@AyannaWJ) – Black Panther (EP)
London singer-songwriter and cellist Ayanna Witter-Johnson liberates her 4-track EP Black Panther, which is available for purchase on her Bandcamp page. Tracklisting, stream and download link is below; you can check out her visual of the same name here.
DOWNLOAD: Ayanna Witter-Johnson – Black Panther (EP)
Ca$h Out Feat. Young Scooter – White
Produced by Metro Boomin. The below single can currently be found on DJ Swamp Izzo’s VVS2 mixtape, out now.
Beyonce x Drake “Mine” (Video)
Beyonce releases her visual for her record with Drake off her new self-titled album, which hit iTunes at midnight. When you purchase the album, you get all 17 videos that go along with the songs. You can buy it on iTunes right here.
Flying Lotus Drops New Music, Including A Remix To Kanye West’s ‘Black Skinhead’
Ideas+drafts+loops
http://t.co/BY11jufVDh
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) December 10, 2013
In addition to the below re-imagining of Kanye West’s Yeezus single (which isn’t all that imaginative, as much as it throws an additional clashing sound or two into the mix), Flying Lotus also revealed a download of ideas+drafts+loops via his Twitter. You can check out the above Tweet or click here to download.
MINI-DOCUMENTARY: Beyoncé On Her New Visual Album
If you woke up late and haven’t been to a computer (or a TV), you might not know that Beyoncé released a new album (complete with music videos for every song) overnight. Above, Beyoncé presents an analysis of sorts on the new release.
Rich Gang Feat. Kendrick Lamar – 100 Favors (Video)
Let’s be honest with ourselves here: Kendrick Lamar is probably the only positive part of this song. Birdman’s Rich Gang compilation is out now.
ADVERT: 12 Days Of Christmas With @LittleSimz
You can check out additional performances from Koder, All About She and more here.
We’ve invited some of the most exciting new musical talent to perform outside our London Covent Garden Flagship store. Each day for 12 days, a different act will perform a short and beautifully sweet acoustic set.
Mac Miller Performs On ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’
Mac Miller recently appeared on Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show to perform some choice cuts from Watching Movies With The Sound Off (and Macadellic). Don’t forget, his live album Live From Space drops on the 17th. You can check out additional clips below.
@TinieTempah Feat. @Labrinthda1st – Lover Not A Fighter (Video)
Tinie’s Demonstration is out now.
Timbaland Feat. JAY Z, Drake & James Fauntleroy – Know Bout Me (Lyric Video)
You can get Tim’s new single here. I’d imagine an official video will be arriving soon.