Wiz Khalifa spoke with DJ Whoo Kid on his upcoming album Blacc Hollywood, making movies with Snoop, Taylor Swift, the Macklemore Grammy controversy and much more.
ScHoolBoy Q On Juan Epstein
ScHoolBoy Q stopped by Cipha and Peter’s Juan Epstein podcast. The West Coast emcee talked with them for over an hour and spoke on several topics. If you don’t have time, you can read the synopsis below.
Today’s the day so here it is. 80 minutes with Schoolboy Q talking everything there is to talk. His days bangin in Hoover, getting with TDE, working with Kendrick, and much more. This album is gooooooood…..
LL Cool J On ‘Arsenio’
LL Cool J stopped by The Arsenio Hall Show last night…during the interview, he talked about Michael Jackson, Kanye West, new rappers and more….you can check out additional clip below.
Kanye West To Executive Produce Tyga’s New Album
We recently saw a pic of these two in the studio, and now we know more of why:
Tyga revealed in a recent interview (below) with Power 106 that Kanye West will be executive producing his upcoming album. He also revealed that he is working on a Last Kings EP which will feature music from his artists.
Wale On ESPN’s SportsNation; Speaks On Bad Celebrity All-Star Game Performance
Earlier today, Wale stopped by ESPN’s SportsNation…while there, he spoke on his bad performance in the Celebrity All-Star Game, his opinion on Tony Romo, Barry Bonds and more.
Troy Ave, Ty Dolla $ign & Fredo Santana Want To Make This Year’s XXL Freshman Cover
Despite all of the spinoffs created to imitate (we even have our own here), every up and coming emcee is really looking to be seen on XXL’s coveted Freshmen list….this year, they are allowing some choice picks to make their claim for a spot. Check out Troy Ave (above), Fredo Santana and Ty Dolla $ign as they do their best campaign pitch for the magazine.
Kirko Bangz: Fame Almost Destroyed My Music Career (Video)
GlobalGrind sits down with Houston rapper Kirko Bangz to discuss his latest single “Hoe” featuring Yo Gotti & YG, going on tour with Bun B, and how fame almost destroyed his music career.
Wayne Brady Stops By ‘Sway In The Morning’; Talks BET Honors
BET Honors host, Wayne Brady made an appearance on Sway in the Morning to discuss the five people who will be recognized at BET Honors. The CEO of American Express, a photographer, Berry Gordy, Ice Cube, and Aretha Franklin were all honored at the 7th Anniversary of awards show. Brady spoke a lot about the state of music and how Motown’s mission to polish artists has been lost through this digital stage of music. Wayne also took calls from listeners and spoke about how people perceive his ‘Blackness.’
Styles P & ScHoolBoy Q On The FRANK Show (Video)
Not entirely sure what the first two parts consisted of, but Part 3 of FRANK151‘s series showcases the health-conscious Styles P. and the not-so-health-conscious ScHoolboy Q (whose album Oxymoron drops tomorrow):
For part tres of The FRANK Show, we decided to venture off onto the health route, discussing everything from juices to exercise in order to help you make that beach body your year-round body. Though, instead of asking personal trainers and health nuts, FRANK spoke to the likes of streetwear entrepreneurs like Kevin Poon and Bobby Hundreds to artists Kevin Lyons and Stash. Afterwards, we hopped on the 6 train and headed up to the Boogie Down to speak with Styles P on his juice bar.
In addition, we also had the privilege of attending ScHoolboy Q’s Oxymoron listening party and discussed hoops with Sir Funky Uncle, Ricky Powell.
Kylie Jenner Speaks On Favorite Rappers
Kylie Jenner gives her list of preferred emcees to rock to during REVOLT TV’s launch. Among her favorites? Kanye West and Childish Gambino. Not really surprised.
Jhené Aiko Praises Nicki Minaj’s ‘Lookin Ass N***a’
Jhené Aiko praises Nicki Minaj’s “Lookin Ass Ni**a” and talks about the surprise success of her EP “Sail Out.” – Rap-Up TV
DECODED: Isaiah Rashad’s ‘Tranquility’
In this episode of DECODED T.D.E.’s Isaiah Rashad breaks down the meaning behind “Tranquility,” from his album “Cilvia Demo.” – LIFE+TIMES
Common Talks NFL’s N-Word Ban On ‘Outside The Lines’ (Video)
Apparently, NFL has now incorporated a new rule: if any player (or team member) gets caught saying the N-word on the field, the offending team gets hit with a 15-yard penalty. Homophobic slurs are apparently next in line for review as well.
Above, Common appeared on ESPN’s Outside The Lines to speak on the matter.
Soulja Boy Speaks On Going To Jail
Soulja Boy recently spoke with XXL about his upcoming prison time due to a gun charge. Apparently, he isn’t that worried.
Wiz Khalifa Speaks On Adele Collaboration
Wiz Khalifa opens up about a future Adele collaboration, his return to the Bonnaroo stage, and how the next album is going to be influenced by Guns N’ Roses and Nirvana. – FUSE
Wiz Khalifa Talks ‘Blacc Hollywood’ & Miley Cyrus With Billboard
Wiz Khalifa takes a break from chilling with Miley Cyrus in LA to stop by its New York studio for an in-person update.
Lil Bibby – REVOLT TV Interview (Video)
Though the city is damped with troublesome headlines about its violent crimes and gang war, the city of Chicago continues to be a hotbed for new, rising hip-hop talent. Raising up from out of the Chi’s turmoil is rapper Lil Bibby, whose become a one of the city’s hottest act almost overnight thanks to his Free Crack mixtape. It also helped that he received a timely cosign from none other than Drake.
The 19-year-old Chiraq native sat with REVOLT recently to discuss a number of things, including his fondness for New York (“New York show a lot of love,” he explained), learning to accept doing interviews, and how traveling has affected his rhymes (“I try to let y’all in on the details of what’s going on”).
Ashanti Reveals How Murder Inc/G-Unit Beef Hurt Her Career
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While we all know how much 50 Cent destroyed Ja Rule, I’ve never really thought about how much Ashanti was adversely affected by G-Unit’s beef with Murder Inc. Irv Gotti’s federal charges didn’t help much, either.
Uncle Murda Returns To The Breakfast Club (Video)
Uncle Murda returned to The Breakfast Club to discuss his latest mixtape Ain’t Nothing Sweet, Pawn Right commercial, turning down L&HH, Epic Records deal, Chris Lighty’s passing, Tupac and Biggie murders, Brooklyn gentrification, and more. – Team Yee
DJ Scream, Fat Trel & Tracy T On ‘106 & Park’ (Video)
DJ Scream talks about his new album, “Hunger Pains” along with the newest members of the MMG clan Tracy T & Fat Trel on 106. – BET
Pusha T – FUSE Interview; Speaks On Reuniting With The Neptunes
What is that, chinchilla? From FUSE:
Pusha T talks about his relationship with Kanye West, reuniting the production team of Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo for “King Push”, and his new tour with 2 Chainz, 2 Good to Be T.R.U.
Isaiah Rashad Visits The Breakfast Club
Isaiah speaks on his new project Cilvia Demo, how he linked up with Top Dawg Entertainment, co-worker SZA, that crazy BET cypher and more with The Breakfast Club.
ScHoolboy Q Stops By The Breakfast Club & Big Boy’s Neighborhood (Videos)
ScHoolboy Q’s upcoming album Oxymoron is all set to drop next week (February 25th), and the TDE/Interscope artist is putting in time on the promo circuit. Above, Q sits down with New York’s The Breakfast Club to speak an apparently TDE documentary, 50 Cent not making the album (as was planned), Kendrick Lamar and more.
Below, he speaks with Big Boy & Co. about breaking a girl’s nose during a stage dive, not having a license and working with 2 Chainz and West Coast vet-slash-reformed (?) pimp Suga Free.
Vic Mensa On ‘Real Late’; Performs At SOBs (Video)
Above: Vic Mensa speaks on a variety of topics with Peter Rosenberg on Hot 97…..below, he headlines Hot 97’s Who’s Next event at SOBs.