In the above interview with Whoo Kid, Nicki Minaj speaks on her almost naked Halloween costume, Eminem, Ellen, her loyalty to Lil’ Wayne and Drake not having any Young Money members on his new album.
Lady Gaga – Dope
The latest leak from ARTPOP, which drops in two weeks.
Also, look out for Queen Monster to rock tonights first annual YouTube Awards with an electrifying performance……you can watch those streams here.
ARTWORK: Leona Lewis (@leonalewismusic) – Christmas, With Love
Christmas, With Love is released in stores 2nd December.
PERFORMANCES: Power 105’s Powerhouse 2013
Power 105 annual concert went down at the Barlays Center in Brooklyn, and below of some of the highlight performances from Meek Mill, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar (who brought out Lil’ Kim) and more.
You can also check out interviews, pics and more on Power 105’s website.
Light Skin Dudes Be Like…”I wanna be a fitness model, singer and dancer.”
I believe if you have a goal go for it! But this dude is too funny. All I can say is keep doing what you are doing, more power to you and you might just go somewhere. Video courtesy of WorldStarHipHop.
Want To Be In @LethalBizzle’s Forthcoming Video? (INFO)
For your chance to appear in the official music video for Lethal Bizzle’s new single Steve Austin Hammrd, upload your 15 second video entry to Instagram of you doing the craziest, zaniest, out of this world stuff with the new single playing in the background.
Don’t forget to # your clip #HammrdVideo to be eligible.
The best clips will be chosen to feature in the finished official video for the single! Deadline for entries is 15th Nov!
Talib Kweli – BReal.TV Interview
Talib Kweli sits down with Jacina Love to talk about the upcoming album Gravitas.
Ikes (@ikesonthereal) – Picasso Baby Freestyle (Video)
The latest from Ikes sees him going in over JAY Z’s Timbaland-produced ‘Picasso Baby’ instrumental. Shot and directed by Elmino Da Great.
2013 YouTube Music Awards (Live Stream)
YouTube is streaming its first ever Music Awards today at 6 PM (EST). The show will have performances from Eminem, Arcade Fire and more; also, at 4:30 PM (EST), Miss Info from Hot 97 will be on the red carpet interviewing different artists, YouTube personalities, and celebrities. Check out both the red carpet and awards streams below!
YouTube Music Awards is all about you—the fans—and the artists and videos you love. The nominees were selected based purely on YouTube data from the last 12 months, and every time you watched, shared, liked, or subscribed, you helped determine the final list.
LIVE STREAMS: RED CARPET – AWARDS SHOW
Lil’ Kim – Looks Like Money (Video)
We heard the song some time ago, and now we get what I think is the first official visual from Kim’s upcoming Hard Core 2K13 project.
Rick Ross Feat. Future – No Games (Video)
Now this is how to make a video. Check out the latest clip from Rick Ross’ upcoming album Mastermind feature Future.
Eminem – DJ Whoo Kid Interview
Eminem called into DJ Whoo Kid’s show on Shade 45 a little while ago. He discussed working with Rick Rubin, loving the 80s Hip-Hop and how how it was so Rock influenced, working with Rihanna again & her unique vocals, collaborating with Kendrick Lamar (reveals he recorded with Kendrick a week or two before ‘Control’ verse came out) and staying loyal to Dr. Dre.
Moneybagsblake via RR
Lupe Fiasco Performs ‘Old School Love’ (Video)
For the first time, Lupe Fiasco treated his audience to a live performance of his latest single ‘Old School Love’, which went down during the University of Florida stop of his Tetsuo & Youth tour.
Marger (@itzmarger) – Ching Chang Walla (Video)
The official music video from Marger performing his new single “Ching chang Walla”, taken off his New EP — Flow Food Vol. 2: The Army — out 1st December.
Angel Haze – Summertime Sadness
Lana Del Rey’s ‘Summertime Sadness’ becomes the latest playground of sorts for Angel Haze.
Rapsody – Out Da Box Radio Interview; Speaks On Relationship With 9th Wonder
This week, Out Da Box Radio is happy to bring you a special interview with North Carolina based Emcee “Rapsody”. We got the chance to chat with Rapsody about a number of topics related to the progression of her career. The 1st, discussing the history of her relationship with N.C. Hip Hop crew “Kooley High”, as well as her introduction to 9th Wonder and the success she’s been able to experience working with the “Soul Council”. We also spoke on the influence of “Lauryn Hill” and the impact her music has served to young girls. The talk continued, as Rapsody discussed facing music industry obstacles and her willingness to break the barriers that have held female emcees from getting the same respect as males. We also talked about her absence of making the XXL Freshman Cover and how she’s used the outcome to motivate her career. Fortunately, Rapsody was selected to perform at this year’s BET Hip Hop Awards Cipher, and received some great responses about the event. She also took some time to tell us all about the experience. We had a wonderful time buildin’ with Rapsody for this interview and certainly hope you learn more about her story and why she’s important to hip hop. Definitely take the time to check out the interview when you get a chance and feel free to spread the word if you like what you hear. We hope you are inspired!
Kerry Washington Skit Mocks Saturday Night Live’s Lack Of Racial Diversity
In addition, Eminem also the guest performer (you can check that out here). Spotted on Mashable:
Embroiled in a season-long controversy over the lack of diversity on Saturday Night Live’s cast, SNL producers opened the Nov. 2 episode with host Kerry Washington playing first lady Michelle Obama and media mogul Oprah Winfrey.
The cold open mocks the fact SNL has no black female cast members.
Washington, who stars as Olivia Pope in ABC’s political thriller Scandal, had to make a quick outfit and hairdo change in order to play Obama and Winfrey in the skit. Then, she ran offscreen to assume the role of pop star Beyonce.
The diversity issue resurfaced at the start of the season when the show introduced six new cast members, all of whom are white. The conversation intensified when SNL’s Kenan Thompson said the lack of diversity stems, in part, from the shortage of black female comedians who are “ready” to enter the show’s lineup. During the same week as his comments, SNL announced Washington would host the Nov. 2 episode.
@BlackCobain – Perfect Contradiction (Mixtape)
Black Cobain’s new mixtape has finally arrived….the new tape features 12 new tracks with appearances from Aaron Wess, Casey Veggies, Fat Trel and Toyko Daimo. Production includes Tone P, Osinachi, Aaron Wess, Chi City, Mark Henry and more. Tracklisting and link below.
DOWNLOAD: Black Cobain – Perfect Contradiction
01. Black Cobain – Prelude (Hello Marcus) [Prod. By Sport & Mark Henry]
02. Black Cobain – Glory Road [Prod. By Tone P]
03. Black Cobain – Pot Of Gold [Prod. By Chi City]
04. Black Cobain – Thank You [Prod. By Osinachi]
05. Black Cobain – Quiet Time (Feat. Tokyo Daimo) [Prod. By ILL Wonka]
06. Black Cobain – Turn Up (Feat. Fat Trel) [Prod. By Dun Deal]
07. Black Cobain – Bill Of Rights [Prod. By Aaron Wess]
08. Black Cobain – DBF (Feat. Aaron Wess (Dope Boy Fresh) [Prod. By Aaron Wess]
09. Black Cobain – Disrespectful (Feat. Casey Veggies) [Prod. By JS aka The Best]
10. Black Cobain – Coastin [Prod. By Tone P]
11. Black Cobain – Hunger [Prod. By Cardo]
12. Black Cobain – Nobody [Prod. By Osinachi]
WTF: Lifeless Denver Nuggets Mascot Lowered From Ceiling During Game, Scaring Fans (Video)
From 7 News Denver:
The official mascot of the Denver Nuggets caused quite a scare before the game started at the Pepsi Center Friday night.
The plan was for Rocky to be lowered in a harness, with a spotlight on him, just before the home opener.
Fans were horrified when a lifeless Rocky was lowered to the center court where he immediately collapsed. The spotlight was quickly turned off.
Rocky was checked by medical personnel before he walked off the court under his own power.
Word from the Nuggets was that Rocky had the wind knocked out of him and would be out for the remainder of the game.
The camera angle during the live broadcast made it appear Rocky was hanging by his neck, but the line went to a harness on his back that was hidden by the mascot’s large head.
On Saturday, the mascot tweeted he was “feeling much better” and hoped to be back in action for next week’s game against the San Antonio Spurs.
Feeling much better, #NuggetsNation! Thanks for your support. I hope to be back in action for 11/5 vs the @Spurs. Go @DenverNuggets!
— SuperMascot Rocky (@TheSuperMascot) November 2, 2013
Jeezy Speaks On Collaboration with Jay Z
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Jeezy spoke on a collaboration with Jay Z for his upcoming album. The track was supposed to be on Jay’s Magna Carta Holy Grail. Below, Jeezy tells WSJ how the track came about.
“The idea for their track collaboration, which remains untitled, was hatched in Philadelphia in Timberlake’s dressing room. The two spent four straight hours backstage, sorting out everything from beats to lyrics, talking about the similarities in their backgrounds and the song’s overall theme, “which is to stand tall and continue to conquer the world each and every day,”
UPDATE: Wale Returns To Twitter
UPDATE: Wale has since returned to Twitter, although we have yet to see any response to the reason it was deleted last week (below). Recently prior to the issue regarding Southeast Slim, Wale also exchanged some heated words with Sir Michael Rocks on the social network.
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Wale has deleted his twitter for the second time in a year. I’m not sure if his twitter was hacked or if it has something to do with the diss record Southeast Slim (a rapper Wale came up with in the game) put out last night. We will keep you updated on the matter when we find out more info. Take a listen to SouthEast Slim’s Wale diss record below.
@SoLo_Misfit & @buckymalone703 – FPS Mixtape (Chopped Not Slopped by @SlimK4)
After much anticipation, DJ Slim K of the Chopstars brings the chopped not slopped edition of SoLo and Bucky’s Futuristic Pimp Shit.
Nicki Minaj Speaks On Halloween Costume, Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Control’ (Video)
In addition to King Kendrick and wearing next to nothing for Halloween, Nicki Minaj also gave details of her upcoming album to The Breakfast Club while backstage for Power 105’s Powerhouse 2013.