Buckshot: Hot 97 Is About to Die Out, Radio Is Done! (@buckshot)

Duck Down's Buckshot sat down with SOHH for an exclusive interview, where he broke down in detail exactly why he feels New York's Hot 97 is on its way out of Hip-Hop relevancy.

Buckshot argues that the station is out of touch with listeners and is basically on a respirator at the moment.

"I love Hot 97 because they're about to die out. They're like a broke cookie. You know what Hot 97 is like? They're like a sock with a hole in the back. If you're struggling, you're going to wear it but at some point you gotta throw it out because the bottom of your feet are going to get ashy and crack up."

He then brought up the recent news that veteran radio personality Angie Martinez left Hot 97 for rival station Power 105, though he admits he's not particularly up on Power 105's programming.

"It's people leaving Hot 97 by the second. Hot 97 is going to be like a dusty factory that was popping years ago like a relic. You're going to take your kids past the building like, 'I remember when this place was bumping, honey.' Everybody is going to Power 105 and I'm not pro-105 because I'm not fully aware of what they've got going on. I know they support hip-hop."

Buckshot ended off saying radio in general will be over soon as well.

"I told them, 'Y'all done!' Radio stations are done....All the places that are not digital are going to be done. We told people this 15 years ago when we created DuckDown.com. We told them this was going to happen."

Is Buckshot right? Is Hot 97 and/or radio in general dead in the water? Sound off below.

Source: sohh.com

Ariana Grande's 'My Everything' Album to Include Big Sean, A$AP Ferg and Childish Gambino

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After the success of working with Mac Miller on ‘The Way’ and Iggy Azalea on ‘Problem,’ Ariana Grande intends to keep the rap profiles going on her sophomore effort, ‘My Everything.’

The 12-track album features musical partnerships with A$AP Ferg, Childish Gambino and Big Sean on ‘Big Mistake.’ The latter she previously worked with on ‘Right There’ for her debut LP, ‘Yours Truly.’ Her chart-topping hit ‘Problem’ with Iggy will also be on the album. The Weeknd is one of the few R&B collabos on the project.

Collaborations aside, she also has a strong songwriting team, which includes Ryan Tedder and Benny Blanco (who wrote ‘Why Try’), Max Martin, Rodney Jerkins, Pop & Oak and Harry Styles of One Direction, who wrote ‘A Little Bit of Your Heart.’

‘My Everything’ arrives Aug. 25. The deluxe version will include a “surprise epic team-up.”

While we wait for that, the songstress will be bringing back MTV’s ‘TRL’ on July 2. The special edition episode, ‘Total Ariana Live (TAL),’ will feature a stripped-down performance of ‘Problem’ and the debut of her next single ‘Break Free,’ featuring Zedd.

Check out the ‘My Everything’ tracklist below.

Ariana Grande’s ‘My Everything’ Tracklist

1. ‘Intro’

2. ‘Problem’ feat. Iggy Azalea

3. ‘One Last Time’

4. ‘Why Try’

5. ‘Break Free’ feat. Zedd

6. ‘Best Mistake’ feat. Big Sean

7. ‘Be My Baby’ feat. Cashmere Cat

8. ‘Break Your Heart Right Back’ feat. Childish Gambino

9. ‘Love Me Harder’ feat. The Weeknd

10. ‘A Little Bit of Your Heart’

11. ‘Hands On Me’ feat. A$AP Ferg

12. ‘My Everything’

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Jennifer Hudson Drops 'It's Your World' With R. Kelly, Teases New Album

After tearing up the 2014 BET Awards with her new track, ‘It’s Your World,’ Jennifer Hudson releases the full song with guest vocals by R. Kelly.

“I’ll be your servant, your slave, everything you ever wanted, baby,” J Hud sings to her man in the upbeat, dance track.

Kellz jumps in the end with his response. “See, a woman like you baby, shouldn’t have to ask for nothing baby,” he sings.

Though Hudson performed the track during the BET Awards Sunday (June 29), R. Kelly didn’t join her onstage for the live version.

‘It’s Your World’ is from the ‘American Idol’ winner’s forthcoming third album. She described the sound as making fans “happy.” “I think it’s more of a feeling, more than a genre, and I’ve had the pleasure of working with Pharrell and Timbaland, and I love their process,” Hudson said. “They allow you to express yourself musically as an artist, as a writer, in every way. It’s been a lot of fun.”

Listen to a sampler of the album, which is currently untitled, including snippets of ‘Dangerous’ and ‘He Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere,’ below.

Listen to a Preview of Jennifer Hudson’s New Album

A.P.C. x Kanye West – Fall/ Winter 2014 Collection

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Although we are in knee deep in the summer heat, it’s always good to keep your eyes out for the hottest fall gear.

French clothing brand A.P.C. has teamed up with Kanye West once again for a fall/winter collection that’s dropping in a couple of weeks.

Much of the designs are on the military theme with olive and camo colorways for the majority of the outerwear. For example, there are Army cargo pants, Swiss Army Parka coats, a water-repellent bomber jacket and a camo T-shirt in the collection.

The rest of the 16-piece capsule is in tune to West’s cool yet avant-garde style. You have the plain white T-shirt, the Kanye Jeans and matching work shirt (both made of stonewashed Japanese denim), the airport sweater and the Biker pants.

Please keep in mind that these items will be expensive so save up your coins. The pair’s last collaborative apparel line featured $265 pair of jeans and a $120 T-shirt.

And if you think that no one is going to pay large sums of money for Kanye garb — think again. Yeezy’s spring 2013 collection sold out within a few minutes after debuting on A.P.C.’s online store.

The A.P.C. x Kanye West Fall/Winter Collection will be available online and in retail stores worldwide on July 17.

Check out the collection below.

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A$AP Mob, Cam'ron Featured in GQ's 'Harlem Reshuffled' [PHOTOS]

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A$AP Mob and Cam’ron get dressed to the nines for GQ magazine’s fashion spread featuring locals from Harlem, N.Y.

Dubbed “Harlem Reshuffled,” the fellas are dressed in tailored suits and fly kicks for the summer season.

The A$AP Mob crew (A$AP Rocky, Illz, Bari, Yams, Ant, Twelvyy, Nast and Ferg) are mostly wearing suits with dressy T-shirts and no ties. As GQ points out: “When you’re the hottest crew in Harlem, you don’t need a tie.”

A$AP Rocky say his sense of style is inspired by the Harlem streets.

“Harlem has always been known for its swagger and pizzazz,” he said. “I get my high-end look downtown, but my street style comes from uptown.”

Meanwhile, Cam looks very dapper in his elegant suit (designed by Brunello Cucinelli) with his boo, model JuJu, by his side. Gone are the infamous pink fur coats and Timberland boots that he once rocked, which started a fashion craze. Today, the Dipset leader is an older and wiser artist and his clothes reflect that.

As GQ writes: “A double-breasted suit is still the baller move for date night at a lounge like Ginny’s Supper Club or a bar like 67 Orange Street.”

Overall, it’s a good look for A$AP Mob and Cam’ron, whose fashion tastes have always remained impeccable.

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Eminem's Career, Lyrics Examined in New 'Essays' Book

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Many people have revered Eminem for his lyrics and wordplay, and now it looks like his music and persona will be put under the critical microscope in a new book.

In ‘Eminem and Rap, Poetry, Race: Essays,’ the book’s writers will “consider Eminem’s place in hip-hop, the intellectual underpinnings of his work, and the roles of race, gender and privilege in his career, among various other topics. This original treatment will be appreciated by Eminem fans and cultural scholars alike,” according to the book’s description on Amazon.

Scott F. Parker, who’s written ‘Conversations with Ken Kesey’ and ‘Revisted: Notes on Bob Dylan,’ curates the piece, while Talib Kweli provides the foreword.

You can pre-order your copy of ‘Eminem and Rap, Poetry, Race: Essays’ for $35 on Amazon here.

The 277-page book will arrive Nov. 30.

Milk fed x Reebok Insta Pump Fury

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The 20th Anniversary of the Reebok Insta Pump Fury is doing much to reveal exactly who is in Reebok’s Certified Network. Chances are if you see an official collaboration for the silhouette pop up you can single that brand out as a member and the latest to be found out is Milk fed.

The Japanese shop has come forward with a confetti colored pair that is accented by hits of navy suede and dashes of pink as well. The show stopping air bladder’s all-over print is the real attention grabber here and if you didn’t figure it out yet these are indeed for the ladies out there looking to freshen up their sneaker game.

These are set to drop at Milk fed in late July and if we are lucky the rest of the Reebok Certified Network will be stocking them as well.

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Christ Bearer Wants to Do Porn to Prove His Penis Works [VIDEO]

Guess who’s back? Christ Bearer, the rapper who infamously severed his penis during a suicide attempt, has recovered and is back on his rap grind.

TMZ caught the Wu-Tang affiliated rapper, outside of a barber shop in Long Beach, Calif., and he was all fired up. In the midst of him babbling about his upcoming CD, the cameraman asked him about his manhood and whether or not it’s still in working condition.

Bearer, whose real name is Andre Johnson, appeared agitated by the question but answered it in a very unusual way.

TMZ: “Does it work?”

Christ Bearer: “Does it work?!? Can Chris Brown dance? Can Kanye West rant? Can Jay Z fight off a trick?”

The answer to those three questions is yes. But that’s beside the point.

To prove that his penis is fully functional, Bearer is interested in doing porn. Shockingly, a porn tycoon has expressed some interest in having the rapper “perform.”

Steve Hirsch, the owner of adult entertainment company Vivid, told TMZ that he’s definitely interested but wants to check out “the goods” first before he makes an offer.

On a much brighter note, Bearer did offer some bit of wisdom in the video.

“Kids don’t do drugs,” he said. “Say no to drugs.”

We agreed wholeheartedly.

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Twitter Goes HAM on Busta Rhymes for Colorful BET Awards Jacket (@bustarhymes)

Last night's BET Awards brought out some major players in Hip-Hop. Twitter noted how great stars like Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Pharrell, Missy Elliott, Fabolous and more looked on the red carpet and in the theater. One celeb didn't get away so easily.

Busta Rhymes colorful suit jacket caught everyone's eye and garnered some serious internet slander in the process.

Take a look at some of Twitter's reactions to Busta's outfit above.

Nike Kaishi Colorways

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Well, what do we have here? If the Nike Kaishi feels familiar to you it should as the sneaker appears to be built with the DNA of one of Nike’s more popular summer smashes in mind.

Nike didn’t have to look far for inspiration for this runner as you can feel the blood of the Nike Roshe Run coursing through its veins with a simple glance. The mesh upper however has been reinforced with hits of suede and the outsole has been retooled a bit for a new streamline feel. For their first drop we are getting an eyeful of three colorways including chilling red, black and dark magnet/volt.

This is is one promising silhouette and we can’t wait to see what Nike does with them down the line. If you want to be an early adopter however Packer Shoes will have them in July for $70 a pop.

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Metta World Peace Releases New Song 'I'm The Best'

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Now that Metta World Peace is a free agent in the NBA, the former Los Angeles Lakers player has some free time on his hands.

The b-baller-turned rapper has been in the studio cooking up a new track for the streets. We were expecting to hear a car wreck but it’s not a bad song.

Seriously.

Peace’s song ‘I’m the Best’ is a braggadocious track in which he raps about using his mind to achieve success in life.

Over a melodic piano groove, Peace insists that he’s going to maintain his integrity in the rap game and still collect Franklins no matter what.

“The only man in the biz dungarees and chips / Turning down two mil just to prove my logic / It’s a whole another monster dealing with Ron Artest / No swag, just G and the streets love me,” he raps.

Lyrically, Peace is not the best. He needs some work on creating a coherent 16-bar verse. But compared to other basketball players trying to rap, he’s far from the worst.

We don’t know where Metta World Peace is going with this song but considering that he loves hip-hop, we might hear more music from him.

What do you think of Metta World Peace’s song, ‘I’m the Best’? Tell us in the comments below.

Listen to Metta World Peace’s Song ‘I’m The Best’

Ab-Soul vs. K Camp — The Boombox Battle

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Ab-Soul cleaned up yet again in The Boombox Battle last week. His song, ‘Hunnid Stax,’ took 72.06 percent of the vote, leaving Troy Ave’s ‘Your Style (Remix)’ with only 27.94 percent of the fan vote.

‘Hunnid Stax’ is off Ab-Soul’s recently released LP, ‘These Days…’ The rapper and fellow TDE member Schoolboy Q rhyme about hustling and making as much money as possible. Kenny Beats provides the rhythm as the two hip-hop artists show off their distinct rapping styles — Ab-Soul’s staccatto approach against Schoolboy’s laid-back flow.

“Who gettin’ that dough / Who gettin’ that cake / Who gettin’ that bread / Put a ticket in your head if you can’t relate / Who gettin’ that fatty / Who gettin’ that change,” Ab-Soul spits at the top of track.

Meanwhile, K Camp is Ab’s opponent this week with his song ‘Cut Her Off.’ Featuring 2 Chainz, the ATL native calls out all the cheating ladies out there. Produced by WillaFool, the track may have initially dropped in December 2013 but it’s been heating up this year as it climbs the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

“So what you saying, ho? / You know I’m the man, ho / Nothing but a bird, I’m a leave you where you stand, ho / Heard you got a man, ho / Hope he understand, though / You ain’t nothing but a creeper, baby I’m just saying, though / Saying, though,” K Camp delivers on the chorus.

Will Ab-Soul grab another win this week? Or will K Camp’s track grab the fans’ attention and get him The Boombox Battle crown? You’ll be able to vote for your favorite once per hour until the polls shut down on Tues., July 8, at 10AM ET.

Listen to Ab-Soul’s ‘Hunnid Stax’ Feat. Schoolboy Q

Listen to K Camp’s ‘Cut Her Off’ Feat. 2 Chainz

Rules of The Boombox Battle

Two artists and their respective songs compete against each other each week. The triumphant artist goes on to compete in the next The Boombox Battle. If an artist wins The Boombox Battle four times consecutively, their song will be honored in The Boombox Battle Hall of Fame.

Twitter Goes Off on "Misogynist" Robin Thicke During #AskThicke (@robinthicke)

If the #AskDraya and #AskRKelly trending topics of the past have taught the public anything, it's that Twitter has absolutely no chill when it comes to celebs attempting to connect with fans online. During official BET and CRWN trending topics, Draya and R. Kelly were completely slandered. Apparently VH1 didn't get the memo and took a shot with #AskThicke, where fans could ask the R&B crooner whatever they wanted, and as per Twitter, the Q&A was anything but cordial.

Twitter immediately flooded the trending topic with accusations of misogyny, mostly based on his smash single "Blurred Lines," for its lyrical content and accompanying video that many found degrading towards women. Quite a few people took shots at Thicke's unstable marriage to actress Paula Patton as well.

Check out some of the awkward #AskThicke questions above.

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Common Unveils 'Nobody's Smiling' Tracklist, Debuts New Song 'Speak My Piece'

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Common‘s upcoming album, ‘Nobody’s Smiling,’ is shaping up to be a solid rap album that demands your attention. The Chicago rhymer unveils the tracklist for the LP as well as releases a new song, ‘Speak My Piece.’

The 13-track collection boasts an impressive list of big names including Def Jam artists Jhene Aiko, Big Sean and Vince Staples. Chi-City spitters Lil Herb, Dreezy and King L are featured on the album as well. In addition, singer-songwriters Cocaine 80s (James Fauntleroy) and No I.D.’s proteges Elijah Blake and Snoh Aalegra contribute their vocals to the effort.

While Common is known for rapping socially-conscious rhymes (check out ‘Kingdom’), he can also spit hardcore bars that make sense. The 42-year-old rapper is no slouch on the mic and his punchy wordplay on ‘Speak My Piece’ is phenomenal.

Produced by No I.D., the song features a tinkering beat and a vocal sample from Notorious B.I.G.’s classic 1997 tune ‘Hypnotize’ (“I just speak my peace / Keep my piece”).

“Early B-Boy, down with D-Boys, building to destroy / My pride and joy is my daughter named Omoye,” he raps. “‘Ye that’s my n—- from back in the day / All that woopty wah woo, man f— what they say / Play the Lotto for my Gran with a bottle in hand / Lay it down for the world, for Chicago I stand.”

In case you missed it, also check out Common’s video for ‘Kingdom,’ which was directed by Hype Williams.

Common’s 10th studio album, ‘Nobody’s Smiling,’ will arrive in stores on July 22

Common’s ‘Nobody Smiling’ Tracklist

1. ‘The Neighborhood’ Featuring Lil Herb & Cocaine 80s

2. ‘No Fear’

3. ‘Diamonds’ Featuring Big Sean

4. ‘Blak Majik’ Featuring Jhene Aiko

5. ‘Speak My Piece’

6. ‘Hustle Harder’ Featuring Snoh Aalegra & Dreezy

7. ‘Nobody’s Smiling’

8. ‘Real’ Featuring Elijah Blake

9. ‘Kingdom’ Featuring Vince Staples

10. ‘Rewind That’

11. ‘Out On Bond’ Featuring Vince Staples

12. ’7 Deadly Sings’

13. ‘Young Hearts Run Free’ Featuring Cocaine 80s

Listen to Common’s ‘Speak My Piece’

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Exclusive! Lil Scrappy: I Need $12 Million to Do a Sex Tape (@reallilscrappy)

Love & Hip-Hop's Lil Scrappy sat down with VladTV and gave his opinion on co-stars Mimi and Nikko doing a sex tape, saying that while he didn't believe the news when he first heard it, he understands that Mimi did what she did to get paid, and he isn't mad at her for it.

When asked if he would ever do a sex tape, Scrappy says no, but if he did he would need at least $12 million. He feels he's a branding specialist who will make the tape different, and that it would be worth his price tag.

Check out the Q&A above.

Nike Air Trainer Max '91 'Stone Grey'

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The term “Golden Era” applies to sneakers just as much as it does music and as far as classics go the Nike Air Trainer Max ’91 definitely ranks high. The Bo Jackson-related release comes back around every so often and apparently its that time of the year again.

The sneaker’s aggressive training upper is met with one of its most popular colorways which is stone grey suede and yellow accents. Hits of black and white help facilitate things as well and the end result is one helluva shoe.

Whether you picked up a pair in ’91 or this is your first time around the block on em if you are ready to cop you can do so now at spots like atmos.

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Jeezy Debuts 'Seen It All' Featuring Jay Z, Announces Album Release Date

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It’s been three long years since Jeezy‘s ‘TM:103 Hustlerz Ambition,’ but he made some promising strides towards his follow-up album last night (June 30). In addition to announcing the release date — Sept. 2 — of his forthcoming ‘Seen It All’ LP, the CTE CEO debuted the project’s title track, which just so happens to feature an appearance from Jay Z.

Between ‘I Do,’ ‘Real As It Gets’ and, of course, ‘Go Crazy,’ Jay Jenkins and Shawn Carter have always made a pretty good team, and this latest collaboration doesn’t buck the trend. Supplied by hypnotic, woodwind-laced production from former Taylor Gang staple Cardo, the ex-dope boys rap about what they both know best: pushing weight.

Jeezy handles the hook duties and leads off with an opening verse, taking a trip down memory lane and winding up back on the corner. However, it’s Hov’s sharp pen and eye for retrospective detail that really steals the show as he recalls both the spoils (“Big body all white s— looked like a yacht”) and setbacks (“Emory got knocked, we was down 10″) of selling crack.

According to Cardo, ‘Seen It All’ was originally intended for last year’s ‘Magna Carta… Holy Grail.’ But it might be a good thing this was left ’til later, because the game’s been needing a Jay Z verse like this all year. Listen to the track below and purchase on iTunes here.

Listen to Jeezy’s ‘Seen It All’ Feat. Jay Z

Man Hides Drug Money from Police in Rectum During Arrest

According to Global Grind, 30-year-old Tyrone Booker was arrested for engaging in an alleged drug ring. When the police handcuffed Booker and put him the cop car, the suspect had around $400 in his wallet. The police left, and when they arrived back to the car, they noticed that the money was missing. Booker went through a full body search, but the money didn't show up.

Police later noticed surveillance footage from the cop car showing Booker lubricating his fingers and shoving them in his pants. He later confessed to balling up the money, wrapping it around a rubber band, and shoving it up his rectum.

Booker was then taken to the emergency room where the money was removed. Officials were so bothered by the Booker's actions, they didn't recount the money. Booker was charged for resisting officer without violence, introducing or smuggling contraband into a detention facility, tampering with evidence, and selling marijuana within 1,000 feet of a convenience business.

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Is Chris Brown Back to His Hard Partying Ways After Jail? [VIDEO]

Did Chris Brown party a little too hard after the 2014 BET Awards? By the looks of the video above, it sure seems like it.

According to TMZ, Breezy was carried out of a Los Angeles hotspot after the Sunday night (June 29) fete, appearing to be too intoxicated to walk on his own.

The singer apparently left club Playhouse early Monday morning (June 30) and needed assistance from several men, who helped support Brown as he made his way to the passenger side of an orange Lamborghini. The entertainer, recently freed from jail, was wobbling back and forth and looked as if he’d fall to the ground if he were left to take steps by himself. Breezy’s boo, Karrueche, who was seated in the driver’s seat, drives the superstar away.

If he was indeed drunk, Breezy had a lot to celebrate. Earlier in the night, the ‘Loyal’ crooner returned to the stage for his first performance since his release from jail.

50 Cent Tells Floyd Mayweather to Back Off Tiny in IG Video (@50Cent @Tip)

The BET Awards reminded everyone about the T.I's run-in with Floyd Mayweather over his wife TIny. On the red carpet, Tiny avoided a run in with the boxer as he called her name.

50 Cent decided to share his thoughts on Floyd Mayweather's actions via Instagram.

"Now what the f*** is champ doing with TI woman again," 50 said. "He think s*** sweet man DAMN. Leave the man lady alone Floyd. I'm call you to talk"

He also posted a funny Instagram video responding to Floyd.

"Floyd you better STOP,that is the man WIFE. LMAO this is gonna get out of control. MO took miss J not TI. #smsaudio," the video's caption read.

"Champ what the f*** are you doing?" 50 Cent said. "You better make this s*** make sense. You must think this n**** a b****. You don't play with a man out here.

Check out the rest of his video above.

Lauren London Dismisses Pregnancy Rumors (@MsLaurenLondon @NipseyHussle)

Lauren London and Nipsey Hussle have yet to confirm their relationship publicly, but 'The Game' actress has addressed those rumors of her being pregnant with the rapper's chld.

According to Bossip, the news started through the world of Twitter. After London was bombarded with questions by fans, the actress made an announcement via Twitter.

"1 kid. None on the way. Chill with the rumors."

London will join 'The Game' cast members as they gear up to film the show's eighth season.

Source: bossip.com