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As MTV2's Guy Code kicked off their fourth season of breaking down the behaviors of men (and women,) the cast paid homage to "We Are The World" with the song"Respect The Code" With Lil Duval wearing his best jheri curl wig, the cast sings about friend zones, d*** pics, and one night stands.
Check out the homage above.
OutKast recovered in a major way with their triumphant performance during their second week at Coachella music festival on Friday (April 18). The duo’s first weekend left negative reactions among critics and fans who watch their set. However, this time around, ‘Kast appeared to have redeemed themselves with a much tighter show.
According to Los Angeles Times, Andre 3000 and Big Boi rearranged their set list by performing their sure-fire hits midway to pump up the crowd, trimmed their solo sets and eliminated songs that didn’t move the crowd last week.
One huge noticeable change was Three Stacks’ outfit. The 38-year-old rapper traded his farmer overalls last week for a black-and-white jumpsuit with a gigantic tag that read “For Sale” on one side and “Sold Out” on the other. He also donned a blonde wig.
Andre 3000 seemed more energetic onstage than last week, while Big Boi had no problem commanding the crowd’s attention.
The only guest appearance during their 90-minute show was Killer Mike for a rendition of ‘The Whole World,’ which was cut last week because the pair went past their curfew.
Reactions to OutKast’s performance the second time around was overwhelmingly positive. Read some of the tweets below.
There was plenty of Brooklyn bashing during the Raptors/Nets Game I match up at the Air Canada Centre.
Prior to the big match up that's coincidentally Jay Z and Drake's favorite teams, Toronto Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri got the crowd pumped after he yelled "F*** Brooklyn!"
During the game it was Drake who chimed in with jokes about the rapper. The "Worst Behavior" rapper joined Toronto Sports Network to provide commentary for the game. "It's an ironic match-up," the rapper says.
Check out his playful jab at the rapper in the video above.
Mimi's home movies have inspired singles and shower rod shortages. Now Cassidy has a few choice words for the reality star's scandal.
The rapper dropped his "Chriaq" freestyle with plenty of clever punchlines about a body battle between Kim K. and K. Michelle, along with a few improvements Mimi can do with her forthcoming sex tape fortune.
Check out the freestyle above.
Rapper Chingy has joined Love & Hip Hop star Kaylin Garcia the campaign for marketing/services company, Wake Up Now.
According to the rapper's Instagram page, Chingy posted information about his project with the company titled "Share Chingy's Jackpot." Little details are low about the project because it requires users to sign up before obtaining more information.
Like Garcia's cosign, fans questioned the authenticity of the company. The rapper also promises a career as an independent business owner.
Check out his endorsement above.
NPG Records Hours after securing a new pact with Warner Bros. Records, Prince released a brand new song called ‘The Breakdown.’ The orchestral funk ballad is the first piece of music to appear under his new deal with his former label after an 18-year hiatus.
Over stirring violins strings, keyboards and guitars, Prince sings about “the saddest story ever been told.”
In one verse, the Purple One denounces his former partying self and opts for a sober path in life.
“I used to throw the party at New Year’s Eve / First one intoxicated, last one to leave / Waking up in places that you would never believe / Give me back the time, you can keep the memories,” he sings.
According to Dr. Funkenberry, Prince first performed this song at a Minneapolis gig in early 2013 and occasionally plays it with his band 3rd Eye Girl.
‘The Breakdown’ does sound like it was recorded in the ’90s (post-’Purple Rain’) but still has a contemporary feel to it. Prince’s airy falsetto is stronger than ever and anchors the pleasant ballad.
As part of Prince’s new deal with Warner Bros., the R&B/Soul icon will regain ownership of his master recordings, something he’s been trying to reclaim for years. In addition, his classic 1984 album ‘Purple Rain’ will be remastered and reissued to coincide with the 30th anniversary in June. The collection will reportedly feature “long-awaited previously unheard music,” but it’s unclear of what that material would be.
You can purchase Prince’s song ‘The Breakdown’ on iTunes right now.
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Hot 97's Funkmaster Flex appeared on ESPN2's Highly Questionable with Dan Le Batard and Bomani Jones Friday to chat about the Knick's lackluster season, crushing on Kirstie Alley and why 2 Chainz was the worst rapper to freestyle on his show.
"The freestyle that wasn't very good on my show is gonna have to be 2 Chainz," he said. "Honestly I think I caught him off guard. I think he didn't expect me to ask him to do it because I've heard him on shows freestyling before, so I knew he could handle it and I think that day he couldn't handle it."
He also talked about where J.R Smith and Carmelo Anthony's stand with the Knicks.
Check out the full interview above.
Despite not dropping a full-length album, Jay Electronica has a lot of things to say. The reclusive artist went on Twitter Friday (April 19) to hold an impromptu Q&A and get a few things off his chest.
When asked who had the better verse on Big Sean’s ‘Control’ song, he replied that he had the best verse while K.Dot had the worst.
me, big sean then kendrick. he really didn’t say anything,” he wrote in his tweet, which has now since been deleted. “No shots. everyone knows i like kendrick. but facts are facts.”
Afterward, Jay Elect jumped on his own timeline and went on an epic rant on who he loves and hate in the rap industry. Before he started, he warned his followers that he was drunk.
He then tweeted, “Shout out to @missinfo one of the REAL true journalist left in the game. f— your opinion. im drunk.” He then added, ps. I never liked vlad TV. that’s right.. I never liked you and your devilish energy. p—-.”
The rest of his rant went like this:
Electronica wrapped up his Twitter rant by throwing more darts at DJ Vlad before giving shout-outs to his favorite rappers.
“And vlad since you like blogging my rants.. make sure the next headline read… Jay Electronica says I’m p—- and he hates my blog,” he tweeted. “Culture vultures. we don’t respect you.”
“Ok guys this was fun. I’m getting off now. and yes, vlad you’re still p—-. and we hate your blog as uch as we hate your face. poser,” he continued. “Last tweet. i wish Asap Rocky and Asap Ferg come sign w Rocnation. And ab soul too.”
Despite not dropping his long-delayed debut album, Jay Electronica is set to headline this year’s Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. The concert, which will be held on July 12 at noon, also features Raekwon, Joey Bada$$ and Pro Era on the bill.
Catya "Cat" Washington, aka Ms. Cat is no doubt one of the baddest chicks in the game. She's been featured in countless videos, magazine spreads and TV screens over the years, and shows no signs of slowing down.
The Philly native is best known for starring in Oxygen's hit series "Bad Girls Club" and for dating YMCMB rapper Drake, and in fact was the muse behind countless rhymes. She gets a name drop on Take Care's "Shot For Me" as well as a few bars from his verse on Game's "Good Girls Go Bad," where he spits:
"This song reminds me of Cat from Philly/A girl I use to love till she started acting silly/ Her heart is a 'lil chilly. She a 'lil too carefree/In 10 years whose payin' for all that therapy .....n***a not me."
Whether or not Drizzy was the one for her, she clearly could get just about whomever she wants with a body like that, making her a clear choice for VladTV's Vixen of the Week. Be sure to follow her on Twitter and Instagram, and check out some of her sexiest flicks above.
Over the past few weeks, Suge Knight has voiced his opinions about the record deals of popular West Coast rappers Kendrick Lamar and Game.
After an interview with BET this week, Knight clarified his claims and states that Interscope records receives revenue from Kendrick Lamar.
"Not only do these companies get the royalties and the publishing, if [the artist] do a show and $100,000 come in, the manager gets 20 percent, now it's $80,000," he said. "Kendrick gets half, the record company gets half, which is ridiculous."
T.D.E. CEO Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith fired back at Knight's claims via Twitter on Wednesday (April 16) offering his label for a dollar if Knight can provide proof from his claims.
"TELL SUGE I SAID IF HE KAN SHOW ME 1 CHECK WE PAID 2 INTERSCOPE OFF OF R TOUING..ILL SELL HIM TDE 4 $1, NOBODY GETS SHIT OFF OUR TOURS. #TOP" he tweeted.
Suge also added in his interview that rappers like Game and K.Dot get sketchy deals regardless of their influence in the community.
"[All I was saying was] it's not fair for two n****s from Compton to be gettin' f****d, and it's not good for me to have knowledge and not pass it on to them," he said. "It wasn't about putting them as men down or as artists down, it was about putting the person who's in control down, saying 'How are you f****ng over these dudes from Compton when they're making a difference for your company?"'
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NBA Baller Serge Ibaka and singer Keri Hilson split up late last year, but it seems that the Oklahoma power forward has woo'd his former lover back.
The two took a pic on the court which Ibaka posted to his Instagram with the caption "Had to get my girl back."
Take a look at the happy couple above.
Rapper T-Pain has been pretty much MIA in the R&B game but he’s still around. In fact, he’s currently on the road on his I Am T-Pain tour. Although he’s been away from rap for a period of time, the Auto-Tune crooner says he’s ready to come out with new material.
In his interview with 107.5FM radio personality Aaron Traylor, T-Pizzle believes the rap game is in dire need of fresh music.
“At this point, I’m proud of myself and ready to show the world that they need me,” he says. “I think the game needs me, they need original content.”
“I’ve always come out with something original and I don’t think anybody is doing that anymore,” he continues. “The game needs T-Pain and I’m the best to ever do this.”
True indeed. From 2006 to 2010, T-Pain has appeared and/or produced over 50 hit singles. The Florida-based artist’s most successful collaborative hit was Flo Rida’s debut single ‘Low,’ which has sold 6 million copies worldwide.
T-Pain is working on his fifth solo album, ‘Stoicville: The Phoenix,’ which has no release date as of yet.
You can catch the “Rappa-Ternt-Sanga” on his I Am T-Pain tour. Peep the remaining dates below.
April 19 — Great Falls, Montana | Mansfield Center Ballroom
April 22 — Missoula, Montana | Wilma Theater
April 23 — Billings, Montana | Babcock Theater
April 25 — Des Moines, Iowa | Val Air Ballroom
May 3 — Riverside, Calif. | University of California
May 10 — San Angelo, Texas | The Venue
Favorite Memory Involving 'Illmatic':
"I was a freshman in high school, and my boys I was running with, they were much older, I was running with a bunch of seniors. So, one of my best friends had come to pick me up from school, 'cause I had been talking to this girl on the phone for a couple days and needed a ride to get to her house. On the way over there, he had 'Illmatic' playing in the tape deck. If I remember correctly, he had 'It Ain't Hard to Tell' playing and that was one of my first times hearing it. So I was like 'Who is this n---- rapping over Michael Jackson?' And he was like 'Yo, this Nas.' And understand, I was like the biggest Micheal Jackson fan ever as a kid, so, to hear somebody rhyming over 'Human Nature,' at first it hurt me like, 'F---, I didn't get to do that, like, he beat me to it.' But, riding in the car, listening to that, and I just remember saying 'Aww s---, this s--- is dope as f---.'
I don't know if I liked the song that much because I knew I was about to get the girl as well, if that sweetened it. So, I got to the girl house and after that, she was my girlfriend. Well, at least for a couple weeks. But it was cool while it lasted."
Favorite Song From the Album:
"If you had me at gunpoint, I'd probably say 'Represent.' It's a favorite for me because it has all the elements that are not supposed to work. Like, the sounds that Premo used, it almost sounds like some Christmas carol s---. So, that's just not supposed to work in the hip-hop context. Two, there's no real hook other than his boy shouting 'represent.' Having your friends in the booth can go really good or really bad. And most of the time, it goes really bad. So, that was just a record where it was not supposed to work. If you was to just say on paper Premo gonna chop up this Christmas sounding s--- and I'm just gonna round up all the n----s in Queensbridge I can find and have them scream 'represent' and that's gonna be the joint. So, the fact that he was able to take those two things and actually make it work, I just thought that was genius.
I'm also a big stickler for the next to last song on a album being fire. Because it almost has to give you a bittersweet feeling that the album is about to be over. So, 'Represent' comes and kills s--- and then 'It Ain't Hard to Tell' is like the encore."
Favorite Beat From the Album:
"Let me think hard about this. Favorite beat, probably 'Memory Lane.' Again, for me it has a lot to do with placement. Being the age I was when 'Illmatic' came out, I listened to it on tape. So, a big experience with tape [back then] is your first song that kicks off side two has got to be the jam. Because it's almost like your starting a new chapter of your book. Another one of my favorites, just as a sidebar, the only other rapper that I can hear that kinda did that, around that era, was 'Street Struck' by Big L. It had that same kind of feel, it was a melodic track, but it also had a sense of eeriness to it as well. Memory Lane has a sense of nostalgia and it's like you have a sense of nostalgia of a person that it's reflecting. For lack of a better word, it's a pretty track, but he's spitting some good ass s--- over it. It was just something for me that I just really liked that beat and it was one of my favorite beats of that time."
If You Could've Added a Guest Verse to Any Track on the Album, Which One Would It Have Been?
"I don't know [laughs]. I'm listening to the album trying to think about what Nas song I would take Nas off of, and that's some pretty f---ed up s--- to think. Like that's some hard s---, like, what song or verse from 'Illmatic' I would take Nas off of. But if I could add a verse to any song, I would probably say 'Life's a Bitch.' At the time [of the album's release], I was 15 and that was the time that as much as my mother didn't want to hear anything hip-hop, it was just noise, for her to hear me over Gap Band's 'Yearning For Your Love,' that would've earned me a lot of points. That actually would have got me plays at our family reunion [laughs]. If I'm rapping over Charlie Wilson at 15, that would've been a go. So, I would pick that one because of the track and the subject matter.
Plus, I like the fact that 'Illmatic' only had one guest appearance on it, so, if I would have two guest appearances on the album, I would have them on the same song, so ain't nobody else coming in and getting in the way of Nas' verse. Like, lets get y'all two n----s on this one jam together, and then this s--- over. It's back to Nas again."
A$AP Ant & A$AP Nast sat down with VladTV to discuss their upcoming album L.O.R.D.S., and the origin of its title.
Ant admitted that he doesn't know exactly what the title stands for, but that it was a play on the title of their first mixtape, Lords Never Worry. A$AP Nast then breaks down the gang's heavy presence in Harlem in the 1990s and their overall mentality of being "lords" of the game.
Check out the interview above.
Oakland's G-Eazy reveals that while he always loved music, it wasn't until he dropped his Endless Summer mixtape where he flipped 1950s songs and decided to set himself apart, that he started taking it seriously.
He also got into how his look, while being distinct within Hip-Hop, isn't calculated, and also touched on how he's always been a bit outside the box.
Check out the interview above.
Fans may have a little hope for the future of music.
On Thursday, Q-Tip posted a photo of himself with Dr. Dre on Instagram which left critics and fans very happy. The rapper posted the photo, with the caption, "#detox" and "#lastzulu."
Tip has been in busy working on his latest while detox rumors continue to spread. Do you think we'll get either album this summer?
Source: missinfo.tv
After a Michigan woman killed her boyfriend and showed no remorse, a judge decided to give her a piece of his mind.
According to Global Grind, 31-year-old Camia Gamet brutally murdered her boyfriend by stabbing him 11 times. At When Gamet began interrupting the victim's family during the sentencing, Judge John McBain told her how he really felt.
"You gutted him like a fish... you were relentless," he said. "You stabbed. You stabbed. You stabbed. You stabbed. You stabbed until he was dead..I agree with the family, I hope you die in prison as well."
Gamet will serve life in prison without parole.
Manny Pacquiao took some of his winnings from his fight with Timothy Bradley and had a little fun at Nordstroms.
According to TMZ, Pacquiao spent $20,000 in clothes for his 50 person entourage before leaving Los Angeles. Pacquiao was rumored to earn $20 million from his match with Bradley. The beloved boxer treated himself and a pal to a pair of Ferragamo shoes which retail at $500 a piece.
Source: tmz.com
50 Cent recently hit up NYC's The Breakfast Club to talk in depth about new music, family and the recent tension between himself and former G-Unit allies, Tony Yayo and Lloyd Banks. Both artists had big hits and equally impressive sales early in their careers, but have since fallen off the radar. 50 obviously noticed the two rappers lose fans' attention, and said in regards to Yayo:
"Some people are like milk...they have an expiration date."
Many Hip-Hop fans were taken aback by the comment, feeling that 50 and Yayo's friendship went back much further than the music, and that such a comment would've been better kept in close circles.
Yayo took to Twitter to express his disappointment in 50's comment, saying he took bullets for the crew and was a major part in building its brand.
Peep the tweet above. Was 50 out of line for his comment, or simply stating facts?
Source: TheSource
STL rapper Nelly recently stirred up rumors that he's been pursuing Floyd Mayweather's recent ex-fiancée Ms. Jackson by posting two of her sexy pics for #WCW on Instagram on two separate occasions.
Nelly recently spilt from long-term girlfriend Ashanti and many have been wondering who would be the next young woman in his life. He recently tweeted he was single, but only time will tell if Nelly Mo will have his hands full with Ms. Jackson anytime soon.
Check the tweet and pics of the stunning Jackson above.
Source: Bossip