Drake returns to the cover of Complex for their Dec/Jan 2012 issue. The feature written by Damien Scott is available to read now. Take Care in stores tomorrow. Issue hits on stands December 6th.
On “Catch a body like that†line in “Headlinesâ€
But if music is a blend of reality and artistic license, where does Drake’s talk about catching bodies fall? “Who’s going to catch a body with all these niggas rapping about murder?†he asks. “Who’s really putting a body on a gun?†C-Murder and Gucci Mane come to mind, but I say nothing. “When I say, ‘You’re going to make someone around me catch a body like that,’ that’s something you can ask them about.†He points to his boy Chubbs—the one who’s “in love with street shit.â€
Here’s the cover to the soundtrack of Snoop and Wiz’s upcoming movie. Below is a synopsis of the film and tour dates. Music in stores December 13th.
The film, set in a Los Angeles high school, sees Valedictorian hopeful Devin Overstreet (Wiz Khalifa) struggling to pen his graduation speech when it becomes clear that all his academic overachievements have left him with little to no real-life experiences. He finds an unlikely inspiration in the least-achieving student on campus, Mac Johnson (Snoop Dogg.) Mac, a 15-year senior and consummate ladies man, is smitten by the school’s new substitute chemistry teacher. He soon realizes that the only way he’ll truly have a chance with her is if he finally graduates high school. In 3 weeks time, Mac must cram four years of high school academics, while Devin must cram four years of teenage experience.
DEC
5 New York, NY Terminal 5
6 Philadelphia, PA Electric Factory
7 Washington, D.C. 9:30 Club
10 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle
12 San Francisco, CA The Warfield Theatre
13 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern
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A few days ago, Wiz revealed that he would have more guest appearances on his next project than he had on Rolling Papers . Last night during a UStream session, he revealed a new mixtape on the way called Taylor Allderdice, which refers to his Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania high school.
Rap mogul Jay Z has come under heavy fire for attempting to profit off the Occupy Wall Street movement by selling ‘Occupy All Streets’ t-shirts on Rocawear.com without donating a portion of the proceeds back to the movement.
Jay Z quickly pulled the t-shirts from the website amid heavy criticism in the media.
The Occupy movement organizers say Jay Z is typical of the corporate greed that gave birth to the Occupy movement. Jay Z, Kanye West and Russell Simmons have been widely criticized for pretending to be supporters of the movement when they are really looking for ways to line their own pockets.
Just days after the passing of hip-hop icon Heavy D, the rap world has learned EPMD’s Erick Sermon suffered a heart attack this weekend.
Details of the rapper’s heart attack emerged online Saturday (November 12) evening.
Just days after Heavy D passed away, hip-hop almost endured the loss of another legend. According to DJ Scratch, MC/producer Erick Sermon suffered a heart attack earlier today–though he said Sermon is recovering. “Erick Sermon had a heart attack today,” Scratch wrote. “He’s ok, but still send your prayers.” DJ Scratch was a long-time DJ and producer for seminal hip-hop duo EPMD, which consisted of Sermon and Parrish “PMD” Smith. (BET)
Reports claim Sermon’s high blood pressure ultimately sparked the attack.
Kim Wingate, a close friend of Sermon and owner of justshuddup.com, said that she talked to the rapper. He nearly died. “On the heals of suffering the loss of Heavy D, we almost lost another HipHop Legend last night. Erick Sermon is in the hospital after suffering a heart attack last night. I just got off the phone with E and he said the doctor told him his blood pressure was so high he was minutes from death. He wanted me to let everyone know he’s okay.” (All Hip Hop)
Producer 9th Wonder sent his prayers to the hip-hop veteran.
“Praying for E. Sermon yall!!RT @djscratch Erick Sermon had a heart attack today. He’s ok, but still send your prayers. He is not on Twitter.,” he tweeted Saturday. (9th Wonder’s Twitter)
Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons gave his thoughts on Sermon’s incident.
“praying for my man Erick Sermon >> http://bit.ly/tDqDDV,” he tweeted.
“sending prayers to my life long friend Erick Sermon…http://bit.ly/th5Lqy” (Russell Simmons’ Twitter)
No further details have been revealed as of now.
A! Yea gotta stun on em u know the police be on twitter lol. ! My car was parked an they asked to search it. an I said no. so they locked me up an said will get a Judge search warrant smh wow
Previously: Juelz Santana Arrested For Allegedly Making Terrorist Threats
Rapper Juelz Santana was arrested this week in New Jersey on suspicion of making terrorist threats … TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources wouldn’t specify what constituted the threats, but they tell us, Juelz — real name LaRon James — was also booked for disorderly conduct.
According to law enforcement, the rapper refused to let officers search his vehicle, which was later impounded by cops.
Juelz was released hours later on $46,500 bail. Calls to his reps were not returned.
Even though Jarule is currently behinds bars, he is still going to be releasing his new album, Pain Is Love 2 sometime in 2012.
Two years ago9, Wale’s debut album, Attention Defecit only moved 28k its first week. Last week, Wale’s sophomore Ambition moved 164,062 units landing him the number two spot on Billboard. #Dcornothing
Watch The Throne’s “Niggas In Paris†is one of my favorite records on the album. Featuring a sample from his 2007 Blades Of Glory film, actor Will Ferrell tells MTV he was flattered by his two appearances on the track.
French Montana’s is one of the hottest rappers on the street right now . Over the weekend, Hot 97′s Angie Martinez snapped him and Kanye West backstage at the Watch The Throne concert in New Jersey. For weeks, rumors have been ringing that he was signing to Kanye’s G.O.O.D. Music label. Evidently, the courtship caught the New York Post’s attention and documented it today in their famed Page Six column.
It seems Kanye West hasn’t given up on signing “Shot Caller†rapper French Montana to his Def Jam label “G.O.O.D.†Sources at Jay-Z and West’s “Watch the Throne†concert at New Jersey’s Izod Center Saturday say West was “all over†Montana backstage. Since Montana left Akon’s Konvict Muzik, he’s been flirting with West and Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group. Montana tweeted a photo with West backstage hinting that he’d signed with him. West was later spotted at the Darby Downstairs sitting near the DJ booth where Mick Boogie was spinning.
The one and only guest on Rihanna’s upcoming 6th studio album Talk That Talk is none other than the boss Mr Carter . The duo producers Stargate has revealed to 730.no that Jay will lay a verse on Rihanna’s title track of the album.
“This is the first time we do a song with Jay-Z and Rihanna together. Actually it’s the first time Jay does anything on our beats, It was about time.‘Talk That Talk’ is a mid-tempo banger with hard drums, dirty synths, and Rihanna and Jay at their best. We are very happy with the song and Jay’s verse is crazy—same with Rihanna’s part.â€
From MTV:
Seventeen members of Michael Jackson’s family — including his parents, brothers Jermaine and Randy and sister LaToya — were on hand Monday (November 7) in the Los Angeles courtroom when a guilty verdict was read in the involuntary manslaughter case against Jackson’s former physician, Dr. Conrad Murray.
While the audible gasp heard when the verdict was read was reportedly that of Kathy Hilton — a close Jackson family friend and mom to Paris and Nicky Hilton — the family remained stoic during the proceedings and did not hold a formal press conference afterward.
Upon exiting the courthouse, Jackson’s mother told local news cameras, “Justice was served. I want to thank the jury for doing the right thing,” while brother Randy said he was “ecstatic” and Jermaine said the verdict felt “wonderful.” Latoya, wearing a black and gold jacket reminiscent of something her late brother would wear, waved her arms at the crowd in celebration and also tweeted: “VICTORY.”
TMZ reported that the family later released a statement, reading, “We have been waiting for this moment for a very long time and we couldn’t hold back tears of joy in the courtroom. Even though nothing can bring back our son, justice has finally been served! We can’t wait to go home and share this day with Michael’s children.”
Dr. Murray was found guilty on one count of involuntary manslaughter and faces up to four years in jail and the loss of his medical license. He is due to be sentenced November 29.
