Some old school vibes and digitally-altered photos of Nick and Mariah make up Cannon’s latest visual for the someone R. Kelly-inspired ‘Dance Floor’. Decent enough.
@RaleighRitchie – Stronger Than Ever (Video)
Taken from Raleigh Ritchie’s Black & Blue EP, out now.
Childish Gambino – Chicken And Futility (Short Film)
Random, yet brilliant. Donald Glover drops off an interesting new short film entitled ‘Chicken and Futility’. Suddenly, I want some Chick-Fil-A. Pause.
Phil Ade – OG Bobby Johnson (Video)
The Maryland emcee’s latest freestyle gets the visual treatment.
Mally Mall & Tyga Feat. Sean Kingston, French Montana & Pusha T – Wake Up In It (Video)
A lot of reckless ballin’ in this Miko Ho-directed video.
@PalomaFaith – Can’t Rely on You (Video)
The single is officially released 23rd February (preorder on iTunes).
VIDEO: Check Out Nas’ Harvard Hip-Hop Fellowship
Spotted on Complex:
Last October, Nas and Harvard University announced the details of the Nasir Jones Hiphop Fellowship. The program funds visiting scholars who engage in research and academia related to rap music. Now, a short news story from the San Francisco-based design studio Ammunition gives a glimpse into the real world implications of the program.
The clip focuses on Jared Bridgeman, a Boston rapper who also mentors young rappers in an after-school program at a high school in Cambridge. As Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates explains it, the aim of the fellowship is to incubate black entrepreneurship, and in Bridgeman’s program we get a peek at teens working on a craft that one day could turn into a profession, or maybe something even greater.
Fredo Santana – Ova Here (Video)
Trappin’ Ain’t Dead is out now…..above is Fredo’s latest visual from the project.
Cappadonna – Winter Warz (Video)
The latest from the Wu-veteran….which also apparently doubles as a promotional tool for his new line of skateboards (?).
@RascalsOfficial Feat. @ItsMaxsta – Ain’t Involved (Video)
Taken from Rascals’ Class 90, out now.
@KaneUHF Feat. @Sneakbo – Turn It Up (Video)
Kane returns with a new visual for the Jetski Wave-assisted ‘Turn It Up’…definitely a potential club banger for sure.
Diplo Feat. Faustix, Imanos & Kai – Revolution (Video)
Directed by Phil Pinto and courtesy of REVOLT TV. You can get your copy of the rising single here.
PERFORMANCE: JAY Z Returns To Brooklyn (Video)
Homecoming was in effect in the above clip, with Hov performing a dope rendition of ‘Crown’ for the fans of his arena (let’s be real; Barclay’s Center is still his). Courtesy of REVOLT TV.
Sir Michael Rocks – Memo (Video)
I forgot all about Banco, but it appears to still be on the way. Not to mention the recent announcement of The Cool Kids reunion.
Rick Ross Announces ‘Mastermind’ Release Date
After a few setbacks, Rick Ross’ upcoming album Mastermind will now hit the stores March 4th. The trailer above was directed by Hype Williams.
Lil Za Arrested For Cocaine At Justin Bieber’s House
TMZ reports:
Justin Bieber’s BFF Lil Za has just been arrested for COCAINE POSSESSION at the singer’s home — during an early morning raid stemming from the Bieber egg attack on his neighbor.
A rep for the L.A. County Sheriff’s Dept. confirmed the arrest for FELONY drug possession … and said the cocaine was “in plain view” during the raid.
Officials says Bieber was “not connected” to the cocaine.
Za is a rapper who once lived at Bieber’s Calabasas home … and he’s been tight with JB for years.
VIDEO: College Girls Have A Twerk Off
A group of college girls had a twerk cypher, which looks like it took place at a Frat house on some college campus. Check out the video above….these girls need some more practice.
Ciara Announces Pregnancy On The View (Video)
Ciara put all the rumors to rest this morning and revealed on The View that she and her fiancé Future are expecting a baby.
A$AP Ant (@YGAddie) – See Me (Video)
A$AP Ant drops off his visual for his record off the upcoming A$AP Mob project L.O.R.D. which is set to drop sometime in March. Directed by Andrew Hines. Fat Trel, we see you in the back.
Juicy J Announces Scholarship Winner
After thousands of submissions, Juicy J announced the winner of the $50,000 scholarship, and guess what: she didn’t even have to twerk to win it. Tricks are for kids….maybe before you twerk your ass to win some money, you might want to read the rules first.
Young Scooter – Loyalty (Video)
Scooter drops the video for “Loyalty” from Street Lottery 2.
@FATTREL Previews New Tracks For Upcoming Mixtape
Fat Trel invites us to a private listening session of his upcoming Gleesh, the first to arrive under his new label.
Jim Jones – Stoner (Young Thug ReVamp) (Video)
Jim Jones and DJ Drewski “reVamp” Young Thug’s ‘Stoner’, taken from his upcoming ReVamp mixtape.