Missing Atlanta Stripper 'Climax' Found Dead

Angela Rabottle, a popular dancer in Atlanta, was found dead on the side of the road in Liburn, Georgia.

Angela, also known as Climax, was missing for two days after dropping off her daughter and heading to a party in Atlanta. He ex-boyfriend and father of their 3-year-old daughter says he doesn't know how to break the news to his daughter.

"Don't know what I'm going to tell my daughter," he said. "That's is what just kills me because she wakes up every morning talking about her mommy."

Suspect Charles Outlaw has been questioned in the case, but not charged with any crime as of yet. He was one of the last people to be seen with her.

Source: wsbtv.com

Model From The Weeknd Music Video Reveals She Was Born Male (@geenarocero)

Model and activist Geena Rocero left many shocked after she revealed at a TED Talk last week that she was born a male. Rocero then announced the launch of Gender Proud, a campaign aimed at bringing awareness to the fact that only a few countries allow transgender people to update the gender on their legal documentation without first having to undergo forced sterilization or genital surgery.

Having legal documentation that doesn't match one's appearance can be a major source of anxiety for transgender individuals and opens the door for discrimination.

Rocero is probably best known as the woman who stars alongside The Weeknd in the super trippy music video for his song "The Knowing."

You can check out the music video up top.

Air Jordan "Wolf Grey" Collection – Sneaker Of The Week

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If you were wondering what to wait in line for at retailers this weekend Nike has made your decision a little tougher with the Air Jordan “Wolf Grey” Collection, which is our Sneaker Of The Week.

The two-for release includes an Air Jordan 9 and an Air Jordan 1 and both silhouettes draw inspiration from Michael’s days spent on the baseball diamond. A stark black and white palette is broken up by hits of wolf grey and subtle details like a pin strip lining really drive the point home.

The set of sneakers comes complete with apparel including jerseys, tee’s, caps and shorts that further illustrate the point that Mike was twice as nice when it came to his dual sportsmanship. The set will be available starting tomorrow at Nike.com as well as select retailers.

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Flatbush Zombies Continue the 'Day of the Dead' Series with 'Get Yours'

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The Flatbush Zombies have announced they would be releasing a new EP later this year, but the Brooklyn trio are holding fans over with a new weekly series called ‘Day of the Dead’. The Beast Coast group offers up their second entry into the series with ‘Get Yours’ featuring singer Diamante.

Like most of their work, this latest Flatbush Zombies cut is produced by group member Erick “Arc” Elliott. But this time around, the familiar voice of Meechy Darko is missing. Luckily, Elliott and Zombie Juice do a fine job handling the rhymes on this one.

Zombie Juice raps, “A hero, destiny, I’ll be on my soon / together we can bloom, one off to the moon / it’s not whatcha thankin’ / I ain’t my mom’s a spankin’ / anxious, impatient, taught myself how to face it / to the brothers, and the sisters, no wishlist, no Christmas / just a witness, of a vicious, abusiveness system.”

The Flatbush Zombies will continue to release weekly tracks as part of the ‘Day of the Dead’ series as they prep for the release of their ‘It’s All a Matter of Perspective’ EP.

Listen to Flatbush Zombies’ ‘Get Yours’

Rapper Roundup: Top Instagram Pics for March 29 - April 4

This week we leave March behind as April rolls in with a fresh new load of pics from many of hip hop's biggest names.

We've sifted through hundreds of this week's Instagram pics to bring you the best of the crop, from 50 Cent to Nicki Minaj and everyone in-between.

Go up top to check out this week's roundup.

Jhene Aiko Poses in Calvin Klein Underwear

Following in the footsteps of Trey Songz and even Mario, R&B songstress Jhene Aiko shows off her tattooed body in a selfie while wearing Calvin Klein underwear.

In the black-and-white photo posted on Instagram today (April 4)., the ‘Bed Peace’ singer is laying in the sheets wearing only her Calvin panties and bra.

Aiko joins a list of celebrities who don their undies for the #MyCalvins promotion. Fergie, Miranda Kerr and Iggy Azalea have participated in the hashtag campaign.

So far, Aiko’s picture has garnered 90,000 likes and will most likely grow. Reactions to the photo have been very positive. “You are so hot OMG,” wrote one follower, while another commented, “OMFG, you are sexy AF.”

Meanwhile, Aiko is set to release her debut album ‘Souled Out’ on Def Jam in May.

Trailers of the Week: 'Lucy' and Much More

This week in trailers we get the action-packed preview of the sci-fi flick "Lucy," starring Scarlett Johannson and acting vet Morgan Freeman. Cameron Diaz and Jason Segel play a couple in search of their lost adult film. James Franco stars in a new film surrounded by a teen who cannot stay out of trouble. Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore provide us with a few laughs in the trailer for their upcoming film "Blended," and much more.

Check out Trailer Obsessed for a daily update of movie trailers.

Fashawn Drops Anthemic Track 'Champion'

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Fashawn is one of the most respected lyricists from the West Coast. His 2009 debut ‘Boy Meets World‘ has even been compared to Nas’ 1994 classic LP, ‘Illmatic.’ Despite that, he hasn’t churned out much new material in the form of an album but 2014 could see a change in that. Today, the rapper returns with a new song ‘Champion,’ inspired by his friendship with WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley.

The anthemic song, produced by Fashawn’s longtime collaborator Exile, was recorded specifically for Bradley’s entrance when he fights Manny Pacquiao on April 12 in Las Vegas.

Over stirring orchestral strings and a punchy beat, Fashawn spits braggadocios rhymes about his prowess on the mic and his victories in rap battles.

“My momma should have name me victor / Cause victories is all I see when I look in the mirror, couldn’t be clearer,” he raps. “Undisputed, youngest to do it / Nice with the jab like Tim Bradley / Any weight class / Light or heavy I’ll be ready / Y’all rhymers ain’t even kinda deadly, check the medley.”

On Instagram, Fashawn speaks highly of Bradley, whose boxing record currently stands at 31 wins and zero losses.

“Shout out to the champ Tim Bradley. He might be one of the deadliest men alive but, he’s also a really down to earth dude. True champion,” he wrote recently.

You can cop Fashawn’s ‘Champion’ on iTunes.

Listen to Fashawn’s ‘Champion’

Trick Daddy Arrested for Cocaine and Firearm Possession

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Trick Daddy was arrested for cocaine and firearm possession in Miami last night (April 3). According to NBC 6, the rapper, whose real name is Maurice Young, was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon and driving with a suspended license.

The Broward County Sheriff’s Office stated that deputies found cocaine and an illegal handgun at Trick Daddy’s home in Miramar, Fla. The Broward County Drug Task Force obtained a “sniff warrant” to search Trick Daddy’s home according to the arrest affidavit. Police stopped him as he was leaving in his car. The veteran rhymer, famous for songs like ‘Nann N—-’ and ‘I’m a Thug,’ admitted to having powder cocaine in his home and told deputies he is a convicted felon.

Deputies reportedly found one gram of cocaine, a 9mm Sig Sauer pistol and ammunition during their search of the house. Trick Daddy was booked into jail and later released on $6,100 bond according to court records obtained by CBS Miami.

This is not Trick Daddy’s first time being arrested for cocaine possession as he served two and a half years in prison back in 1991, for similar charges. Of course, this was well before his rap career took off as it was 1996 when Trick Daddy (then known as Trick Daddy Dollars) made his first notable recoding as a guest artist o 2 Live Crew founder Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell’s ‘Scarred’ single.

The southern entertainer is best known for his run of hit singles in the early 2000s including ‘Shut Up’, ‘Take It to Da House’ and ‘Let’s Go,’ among others. In recent years, he left his longtime home of Slip-N-Slide Records and created his own imprint known as Dunk Ryders. His latest project was a mixtape titled ‘Dick & Dynamite,’ which he released in 2012.

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SZA Debuts 'Z' Tracklist, 'Sweet November'

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SZA‘s forthcoming album, ‘Z,’ is highly-anticipated, not only because of her solid vocal talents, but also due to features from the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Chance the Rapper. Now, Top Dawg’s first lady reveals the full tracklist for the effort.

Labelmate Kendrick joins SZA on ‘Babylon,’ while Chance lends his vocals to ‘Child’s Play,’ as previously reported. Mac Miller works on two tracks as a producer — ‘UR’ and ‘Warm Winds’ with Isaiah Rashad, and DJ Dahi, Emile Hayne and Marvin Gaye also crafts beats on the production end.

“This is probably the hardest I’ve ever worked on anything in my entire life,” SZA tells Rap-Up TV. “This might be the first thing I’ve ever been proud of — ever.”

Fans of the TDE signee can enjoy a few new tracks — ‘Julia’ and ‘Sweet November’ — from the upcoming album, set to release on April 8. Listen below.

SZA ‘Z’ Tracklist

1. ‘UR’ Produced by Mac Miller

2. ‘Child’s Play’ Feat. Chance the Rapper (Produced by XXYYXX & Dae One)

3. ‘Julia’ Produced by Felix Snow

4. ‘Warm Winds’ Feat. Isaiah Rashad (Produced by Mac Miller & Antydote)

5. ‘Hi Jack’ Produced by Toro y Moi

6. ‘Green Mile’ Produced by Emile Haynie

7. ‘Babylon’ Feat. Kendrick Lamar (Produced by DJ Dahi)

8. ‘Sweet November’ Produced by Marvin Gaye

9. ‘Shattered Ring’ Produced by Emile Haynie

10. ‘Omega’ Produced by Emile Haynie

Listen to SZA’s ‘Julia’

Listen to SZA’s ‘Sweet November’

Watch Mobb Deep Perform 'Taking You Off Here' [VIDEO]

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of ‘The Infamous’ album, Mobb Deep released their retrospective ‘The Infamous Mobb Deep.’ The double-CD set features a disc of brand new songs. The Queensbridge , N.Y., rap duo appeared on the Urban Daily to perform their first single, ‘Taking You Off Here.’

In the accompanying interview, Havoc and Prodigy credit their career longevity to the music and their brotherhood. “We know that the music we make is powerful to us and to our fans,” said Prodigy.

They also reveal ‘The Infamous Mobb Deep’ album is for their hardcore fans, in addition to new fans who aren’t familiar with their legacy in rap.

“There’s a lot of people out there that don’t even realize that we make our beats?” said Prodigy. “They like, ‘Word, y’all make your own beats?’ A lot of people they just don’t know that.”

“When you are consistent with the lyrics, the beats and the albums, at the end of the day, the people that put in the work will get their just due,” he continued.

Do yourself a favor and cop Mobb Deep’s 20th anniversary LP ‘The Infamous Mobb Deep.’

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Pharrell Avoids 'Happy,' Retires Hat in 'SNL' Promo [VIDEO]

Catching the promotional videos leading up to a new episode of ‘Saturday Night Live’ is just as exciting as the actual episode. This week’s promo featuring Pharrell Williams and Anna Kendrick as the host is no different.

From his infamous hat to his even more popular single, ‘Happy,’ there are tons of things to poke fun at on the new ‘SNL.’ And after watching the promotional video, it’s obvious the singer is up for the antics.

When asked about where his hat was, he replies, “Uh, I couldn’t fit it in the elevator. Besides it just got cast in a new Roy Rogers film.”

While he’ll most likely be performing his chart-topping hit, we’re not sure if the hat will be taking some time away from its filming schedule to make the appearance on Saturday night (April 5).

Jennifer Lopez Outbids Diddy for Fuse TV

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Jennifer Lopez won a fierce bidding war against her ex-boyfriend Diddy to buy Madison Square Garden Company’s Fuse TV.

According to the NY Post and further confirmed by Bloomberg News, J.Lo’s NuvoTV offered MSG $226 million in cash and 15 percent equity stake (reportedly worth $50 million) in the deal.

Diddy came up short by reportedly offering $200 million for Fuse.

“This is a real blow to Diddy and Revolt,” said ex-Fuse chief Eric Sherman, who has also worked with Lopez on ‘American Idol.’ “Fuse was such a perfect fit for them. But having worked with Jennifer on ‘Idol,’ I’m not surprised she and her team prevailed.”

For Lopez, the deal will help expand NuvoTV to a broader market. Currently, the network reaches 34 million households. Now, with the Fuse TV deal, her network will be distributed to 75 million homes.

“Music is my first love so the acquisition of Fuse is near and dear to my heart,” Lopez said in the statement. “It’s exciting that between NuvoTV and Fuse we’ll have the ability to deliver a broad array of terrific content both from a Latino perspective and across multiple genres, including music, to a broader audience.”

Congrats to Jennifer Lopez on her acquisition of Fuse TV.

Vybz Kartel Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder

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It looks like we won’t be seeing Vybz Kartel hitting stages anytime soon as the dancehall star has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of promoter Clive “Lizard” Williams.

According to the Jamaica Gleaner, Kartel, Shawn “Shawn Storm” Campbell, Kahira Jones and Andre St. John all received a life sentence. The men are all eligible for parole but at different times. While Campbell and Jones are eligible for parole in 25 years, St. John needs to serve 30 before he’s eligible. Unfortunately, Vybz, needs to wait even longer and must serve 35 years before he can receive parole eligibility.

Kartel, born Adidja Palmer, was found guilty last month for the 2011 crime. The ‘Clarks’ reggae singer has been in jail for almost three years waiting to find out his fate. However, after a 65-day trial in Jamaica, a jury voted 10-1 and found Kartel, along with the three other men, guilty on March 13.

Vybz Kartel’s camp plans to file for appeal.

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Photo of an Aging Redman Sparks Loads of Twitter Chatter (@therealredman)

Folks have been going in on Twitter after a recent photo surfaced of Redman looking less than youthful. Some people attribute the aging to smoking too much of the green stuff, but others point out that Method Man, who's also in the pic, still looks about the same.

Check out the photo and Twitter reactions up top.

Wale Hints at Another J.Cole Collaboration For New Album (@Wale @jcole)

Wale and J.Cole and joining forced again.

According to MTV News, Wale's upcoming album Album About Nothing will feature some songs that didn't make the Gifted, and a collaboration with J.Cole.

In the interview the rapper hints that he's already made a track with the Born Sinner.

"I'm working a lot," he said. "I'm doing a lot with J. Cole. I worked with DJ Premier so far. And I'm working with a lot of producers under my camp, Every Blue Moon."

The rappers have worked in the past notably on "Beautiful Bliss" featuring Melanie Fiona and a younger J.Cole. The song was featured on Wale's debut album and J.Cole's mixtape Friday Night Lights.

Source: MTV

Missing Atlanta Stripper 'Climax' Found Dead

Angela Rabottle, a popular dancer in Atlanta was found dead on the side of the road in Liburn, Georgia.

Angela, also known as Climax was missing for two days after dropping off her daughter and heading to a party in Atlanta. He ex-boyfriend and father of their 3-year old daughter says he doesn't know how to break the news to his daughter.

"Don't know what I'm going to tell my daughter," he said. "That's is what just kills me because she wakes up every morning talking about her mommy,"

Suspect Charles Outlaw has been arrested in the case, but not charged with any crime as of yet. He was one of the last people to be seen with her.

Source: wsbtv.com

The Web Has Jokes For #PoorMichelle (@RealMichelleW)

Michelle Williams, one third of one of the biggest girl groups of all time, Destiny Child has seen success in theater, gospel music, and even business as part owner of WNBA team Chicago Sky.

Unfortunately, the web overlooked her success with the #PoorMichelle hashtag, cracking jokes about the singer's time during Destiny's Child.

The hashtag made it to a worldwide trending topic last night with Michelle even getting in on all the fun. The singer tweeted, " #PoorMichelle that's not what my accountant said! Y'all be blessed now.."

She even promoted her next appearance on Good Morning America.

Take a look at some of the many jokes Twitter and Instagram has to deliver above.

Vybz Kartel Sentenced To Life In Murder Case (@Vybz_Kartel)

Popular Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel was sentenced to life in prison after he was found guilty of murder.

According to Gawker, the "Romping Shop" singer was convicted of killing Clive "Lizard" Williams over an argument over illegal handguns. Three others were also found guilty in covering up the murder.

One of the key pieces of evidence that sent the artist to prison was text that came from his phone saying that the body was chopped like "mincemeat" so it would never be found.

The case was the longest court case in the history of Jamaica, after beginning last November.

During his case, rappers like Busta Rhymes came out to support the artist.

Kartel will be eligible for parole in 2049.

Source: gawker.com