Mannie Fresh talks about his time at Def Jam, his relationship to Jay-Z, not being able to clear a Lil Wayne verse with Cash Money Records and more during the Red Bull Music Academy 2011 in Madrid. More after the jump.
Is Drake’s Take Care To Soft To Be Called Hip-Hop? (JumpOff TV/XXL)
This is actually pretty hilarious. To add to the comedy, they also provided a statistical breakdown by numbers, which you can also check out after the jump. What do you think?
Is Drake’s “Take Care” too soft to be called a Hip Hop Album? The biggest criticism of the album has been that it is too soft, too R&B. Was Lauryn Hill’s “Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” a Hip Hop album? The Friday Hip Hop Report crew review Drake’s “Take Care” album.
Trina Could Be Joining Maybach Music Group
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It really only makes sense, giving that Rick Ross is supposed to be holding a role in her next project. We’ll see.
On the MMG side, Warner Bros.’ Manda says that a “Self Made, Vol. 2″ could arrive as early as late January and that Mill’s proper debut is expected to be released in March. As for the further expansion of MMG’s roster, including a rumored partnership with veteran MC Trina, Manda will only say that Ross “is constantly looking for new talent.â€
Beyonce’s Reaction On Baby News In The Tabloids At ‘Countdown’
We get it. You’re pregnant.
Fashawn x LTD x Orisue – Champagne & Styrofoam Cups
Tune into a day in the life of Cali’s very own Fashawn as he navigates the city while paying homage to one of Hip Hop’s greatest, Slick Rick. Watch the video and successfully identify the 4 Fashawn and 4 Slick Rick songs/references for your chance to win a $300 Orisue Shopping Spree and a Champagne & Styrofoam Cups prize pack! 4 runner ups will also win a Champagne & Styrofoam Cup prize pack. So sit back, take a sip and get your lean on.
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BET Follow Friday: Maffew Ragazino Sr
Check out the latest episode of 106 & Park Follow Friday with Brooklyn’s own Maffew Ragazino Sr. Maffew spits a few bars for the camera, then explains his definition of a freestyle.
Drake – Google Music Interview
Google talks to Drake before his performance at Google Music’s launch event in Los Angeles. Hear him share his thoughts on the strength of the Nicki Minaj/Lil Wayne/Drake trifecta, remember wise words from Kendrick Lamar and sing praise for his collaborators Jamie XX and Rihanna.
Justin Bieber & More Celebrate Christmas Tree Lighting In NYC
Justin Bieber, Usher, Busta Rhymes, and Tony Bennett performed at the Rockefeller Center for a pre-taping of NBC’s Christmas Tree Lighting event in New York.
DPGC (Snoop Dogg x Daz Dilinger x Kurupt) – Forever In A Day (Video)
Courtesy of West Weast, oldschool…..
Wale – Barry Sanders (Video)
In honor of the Thanksgiving football game, Wale drops off a new visual for Barry Sanders record off his Eleven One Eleven mixtape. Happy Thanksgiving Day!!!!
The Weeknd “The Knowing†(Video)
Here’s a new visual from The Weeknd Off his House Of Balloons mix tape. Directed by Mikael Colombu.
Bow Wow & Meek Mill In The Studio
Bow Wow just finished up the F.A.M.E Tour, here’s some footage of Bow Wow in The Hit Factory where discusses his upcoming video with Lil Wayne and preps his track with Meek Mill for his Underated album.
Lil Cease x Black Rob x Peedi Crakk “I Don’t Know†(Video)
Here’s 3 artist I grew up listening to as a teenager , Lil Cease, Black Rob, and Peedi Crakk keep the no-snitching campaign going strong in their new video. Produced by Harry Fraud and directed by Mazi O.
Rihanna’s Family Values Featuring Jay-Z
Narrated by Jay-Z. Talk That Talk in stores now.
CyHi Da Prynce & 2 Chainz Perform ‘So Emotional’ At Coast 2 Coast Convention In Miami
A dope live unofficial video courtesy of Coast 2 Coast.
Cee-Lo “Anyway†(Video)
Cee-Lo’s The Lady Killer dropped last year, he’s re-releasing it next Monday . Here’s a new video for one of the project’s new tracks.
Wale “Performs Bait†On The Daily Habit
Last week, Wale performed his club hit at Fuel Tv’s The Daily Habit show. If you haven’t, make sure you cop Ambition.
Prodigy Visits The Hot 97 Breakfast Show; Speaks On The 2Pac, Saigon Incident
I see more and more how much Prodigy has grown mind-wise since his bid.
Wale Performs In Fluxx Nightclub In San Diego
A few days ago, Wale performed out to Fluxx NightClub in San Diego, C.A. to . Check out Walemusic for his tour dates because some new tour dates will be added soon.