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Thursday, October 16, 2014
Lil Duval Teases Bow Wow About Wifing Up Erica Mena
Lil Duval is a comedian, so it goes without question that he's going to joke about current events, including Bow Wow and Erica Mena getting engaged.
Kevin Hart aka "Chocolate Droppa" Spits Bars at Kendrick Lamar (@kevinhart4real @kendricklamar)
Kevin Hart bumped into Kendrick Lamar recently and brought back his comical rapper alter ego "Chocolate Droppa" to spit some bars for the "I Love Myself" MC.
Random Axe Reunite on Black Milk's 'Scum'
Random Axe is back as the trio of Black Milk, Sean Price and Guilty Simpson reunite on the new single, ‘Scum.’ The track is off Black Milk’s upcoming album, ‘If There’s A Hell Below.’
The group unleashes the vicious rhymes fans have come to expect on a diverse beat crafted by Black Milk. The song starts off with a slow-burning instrumental, which provides the background to Black Milk’s rhymes on the harsh realities of growing up in Detroit.
“Random, random, push till they fall back / Grabbing a ball bat while I’m grabbing the hard hat / Hard act to follow, we the hard pill to swallow / You cotton that sit in the aspirin bottle / Random Axe smash the throttle / Grew up where it’s ice cold / Where n—-s gamble with their life like dice roll / This ain’t a light show, but you see them red and blues flashing on the screen, channel seven news / Where those little dudes reach for rugers / Never surf the Internet, never own computers / You know the name, don’t know the face, then he the mover / Whoever’s the quietest in the room, then he the shooter,” Black Milk raps.
The beat then switches up to a more traditional boom bap style as Sean Price comes in with his rugged bars. Black Milk flips the script yet again as the production evolves into a more futuristic sound reminiscent of his work on 2008′s ‘Tronic.’ This portion serves as the playground for Guilty Simpson as he declares, “Once again, it’s Mr. I am not your friend.”
The song is truly a testament to Black Milk’s work ethic and creativity as he easily could’ve turned this into three standalone tracks, but instead crafted one truly unique record.
Black Milk’s ‘If There’s A Hell Below’ is scheduled to drop on Oct. 28, and is available for pre-order now on his official Bandcamp page.
Listen to Black Milk’s ‘Scum’ Feat. Random Axe
Draya Claps Back at Haters Who Accuse Her of Rocking Fake Purses (@drayaface)
Yesterday, Basketball Wives star Draya took to her Instagram and posted a pic of four Chanel bags, jokingly asking her older bags to welcome the new purse into the bunch.
Rita Ora Goes Sporty for Teen Vogue Cover
With the recent release of her Adidas line, Rita Ora went to the basketball court for the November issue of Teen Vogue.
Unlike her red carpet looks, Rita goes for something more sporty, casual and comfortable. She sports some wet-looking hair paired with natural makeup, which goes well with the entire aesthetic. The U.K. singer appears in a number of colorful sporty fashions that include hoodies, sweats and caps.
Rita’s buzz has been heavy recently due to her collaboration with Iggy Azalea, a role in the upcoming film, ’50 Shades of Grey,’ and her summer hit, ‘I Will Never Let You Down.’ And while that track was recorded while she was happy and in love with her then-boyfriend, Calvin Harris (only to go through a very public breakup), she’s still a girl who got heartbroken.
“Without complaining, without being moany, because this is what I have wanted to do all my life, I think it’s that people may forget I’m just a 23-year-old girl who wants to be in love,” she told Teen Vogue. “And even though I live and breathe my job, I still want someone to want me. That’s how every girl feels.”
Aside from talking relationships, Rita delves into her many projects and shares more about the album that everyone’s waiting for in the new issue of Teen Vogue, which hits newsstands on Oct. 28.
Watch Behind-the-Scenes Video From Rita Ora’s Teen Vogue Shoot
Dej Loaf Signs to Columbia Records?
Detroit rapper Dej Loaf has inked a deal with Columbia Records.
According to a report by HITS Daily Double, Columbia Records is servicing Dej Loaf’s breakthrough single, ‘Try Me,’ to radio and the song will be added into rotation on Oct. 28.
It appears the success of ‘Try Me’ has earned Dej Loaf a major label deal as her single became a viral hit due to endorsements from industry giants like Drake and Wiz Khalifa. The track has been heavily remixed by a variety of artists while Def Loaf just released a video for the single last month.
For now, neither Dej Loaf nor Columbia Records are confirming that she’s been signed to the label. But, both sides are not denying the report either. “Columbia Records has not issued a release or commented either way,” said Columbia in a statement given to The Fader.
The BoomBox will keep you updated once more information on the signing is confirmed. In the meantime, vote for Dej Loaf’s ‘Try Me’ in The Boombox Battle below. This week, she competes with Chicago’s own Lil Durk, who remixes her track. Voting closes on Oct. 21.
Deelishis Unleashes Her Massive Cheeks in Sexy Laced Catsuit (@iamsoDEELISHIS)
Deelishis let loose her enormous backside recently, flaunting her eye-poppingly plump cake in various sexy outfits for her nighttime activities.
Exclusive! Shotgun Suge: Hitman Holla Is Only Good for One Round (@shotgunsuge103 @HitmanHolla)
In this clip from his exclusive interview with VladTV Battle Rap Journalist Michael Hughes, Shotgun Suge shared his thoughts on a few of the Summer Madness 4 battles that took place not too long ago.
Gloria Govan Forged Hubby Matt Barnes' Signature for $150k Loan?
NBA baller Matt Barnes and his "Basketball Wife" Gloria Govan are rumored to be going through a rough patch in their marriage, and if a new lawsuit filed against the reality star wife holds true, there are only more tough times ahead, as Govan is being accused of forging her husband's signature to take out a $150,000 loan.
Common Explains How He Stays Lyrically Fit [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO]
For over two decades, Common has always remain lyrically sharp.
In this informative segment of our ’16 Bars’ series, presented by Honda, the Chicago wordsmith explains his routine of staying lyrically fit. Up-and-coming rappers please take notes.
1. Stay “In Tune” to the People.
For Common, staying in tune means he’s always aware of his surroundings. He’s observes where he lives, how people are interacting with him and with other folks. In essence, he becomes a sociologist. “In tune is just being able to listen sometimes [and] being able to say your own perspective,” he explains. “I stay in tune to the people.”
2. Appreciate Art and Life.
To stay lyrically fit, rappers shouldn’t be in the strip clubs 24 hours a day. For Common, he embraces art and life. “I digest art. For an MC to grow, you have to be growing in life,” he explains. “I like to experience life. Some of my stores come from that.”
3. Study the Lyrical Greats in Hip-Hop
Common also studies other great MCs to remind him of the level he should be at when it comes to rhyming.
“Recently, I’ve been listening to Rakim and Biggie a lot and remembering the level [of greatness] that it should be at,” he explains. “Just because I like what’s going on now, and some of the artists are bringing some great things to the table, I still know where my level of rhyming should be at.”
These are some smart tips. Check out the bonus video below to hear Common talk about freestyling and how he rap battle fellow Chicagoan Kanye West back in the days. Who do you think won that contest? Find out below.
Watch Common Talk MCing, Battling Kanye West + More in ’16 Bars’ Interview
Keyshia Cole and K. Michelle to Head Out on Joint Tour, Fans React With Jokes
Ladies first. Keyshia Cole and K. Michelle are teaming up for a joint tour next year. According to the latter, the performance trek will kick off in January 2015. Looks like the ‘V.S.O.P.’ singer revealed the news while sending birthday wishes to the ‘Point of No Return’ creator.
“Happy Birthday to the beautiful @keyshiacole. Can’t wait to hit the road with u in Jan and give the ladies a REAL experience! Enjoy your day,” K. Michelle tweeted to her tour mate.
Cole hasn’t confirmed the tour yet, but that single tweet set off plenty of responses from the Twitter world. Fans quickly jumped in with their own snarky remarks. “If Red Lobster isn’t sponsoring this Keyshia Cole/K. Michelle tour then I’ll question the meaning of life,” tweeted David of The Smoking Section while internet personality Kid Mero joked, “K MICHELLE AND KEYSHIA COLE PRESENT THE “I HAVE EYES TATTOOED ON MY LOWER BACK” TOUR.”
Tinkerbella laughed, “K. Michelle and Keyshia Cole both have me blocked so I can’t congratulate them on their tour sponsored by Newport cigarettes,” while The Notorious T.I.M. said, “That K. Michelle/Keyshia Cole tour is gonna smell straight like Hennessy and Pump It Up hair spritz.”
Peep some of the funny tweets below.
Exclusive! Arsonal: No Battle Rapper Has Accomplished What I Have (@ARSONALDAREBEL)
Arsonal gave fans a peek into his history within the sport of Battle Rap in this clip from his exclusive interview with Battle Rap Journalist Michael Hughes.
Exclusive! Lord Jamar: I Don't Give a F**k About the American Flag (@lordjamar)
Lord Jamar sat down with VladTV and shared his thoughts on the arrest of Dr.
#Grease: Fans Debate Kobe's Low 40th Rank on New ESPN NBA List
ESPN's 2014 list for Top Players in the NBA right now has sparked even more outrage than last year, because Kobe Bryant's rank has dropped down substantially from No.
Lil Wayne and Young Thug Join Forces on 'Take Kare'
Rich Gang had everyone singing along to their summer hit ‘Lifestyle’ and the group returns with the follow-up single, ‘Take Kare.’ On the song, Young Thug collaborates for the first time with his mentor Lil Wayne.
Over a moody, piano-driven beat, courtesy of London on Da Track, the rap duo cater to the ladies and all of their worldly desires.
“Hop inside a Bentley with a red paper plate / Every time they hate I throw them bands like a bouquet / I ain’t Ray J but you can be my Kim K,” raps Thugger.
Meanwhile, Weezy, who raps in the same flow as Thug, promises his lady shopping sprees and lavish lifestyle.
“Gotta open new accounts cause the others overcrowded / Gotta open up the stores when they’re closed when we shoppin’ / For my girl, wear the clothes that ain’t nobody rockin’ / She so bad, I don’t know what to do with her,” he spits.
‘Take Kare’ will appear on an upcoming Rich Gang 2 compilation, which is expected to be released before the year’s end. In the meantime, you can listen to the ‘Rich Gang: The Tour Part 1′ mixtape here.
Listen to Rich Gang’s ‘Take Kare’ Feat. Young Thug & Lil Wayne
Exclusive! Dej Loaf on Being Starstruck After Meeting Jay Z and Beyonce (@dejloaf)
Detroit's newest voice, Dej Loaf, sat down with VladTV correspondent Jenny Boom Boom and discussed how her locked up family members are reacting to her success, as well as the moment she knew she might be a big star.
Kanye West Compares Himself to the Great Michelangelo in New GQ Video
GQWe all know that Kanye West is a constant perfectionist. So in a behind-the-scenes video for his August GQ magazine cover story, the rapper-producer discusses the height to which his perfectionism goes.
In the clip, which can be viewed here, Yeezy feels that everyone should utilize their voice to the best of their abilities.
“If you’re given a voice, if you’re given an opportunity to have a voice, you have to take that seriously out of appreciation for the opportunity given,” he said.
‘Ye then talks about his goals and explains why being perfect doesn’t satisfy him enough — he wants to go to a higher level.
“For me, it’s a fight. Most people are just satisfied with, ‘It’s good.’ Most people are satisfied at like just a 10, or something,” he explained. “It’s not to just stop at 10. You know, 10 is ground zero; perfection is ground zero. We need to take things to a genius level, that’s when you do stuff that’s perfect, that’s past what’s expected.”
As an example of this, apparently West styled his own GQ fashion shoot. The ‘Bound 2′ rapper even re-tailored his pants to make sure they fit right for the shoot. At the end of the video, West compares himself to the great painter Michelangelo.
“Michelangelo decides he wants to sculpt, there could be a bunch of sculptors that are like, ‘Oh, no, you’re a painter,’” he says. “But he’s Michelangelo. And I am Kanye West.”
What do you think? Is Kanye West the Michelangelo of hip-hop? Sound off in the comments below.
See Rappers Then & Now: Hip-Hop Style Transformations
Dee-1 Rejects Negativity on 'Against Us'
Erika Goldring, Getty ImagesFresh off an appearance at the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards as part of the annual cyphers, Dee-1 unleashes a new song, ‘Against Us,’ the first single off his forthcoming EP, due out in early 2015.
While many rappers feel they must dumb it down when they sign to a major label, Dee-1 has shown that won’t be the case for him during his tenure at RCA Records. The New Orleans, La., MC calls his latest track “a game-changing anthem that the world needs right now” and says that “it symbolizes the war against negativity.” The Rico Beats-produced record sees Dee-1 being as direct as possible.
“I love everybody, I don’t like most of ‘em / Why, the main ones you gotta watch be close to ya / Black people, we tore up from the floor up / Backstabbing, conniving and plotting, we need to grow up / Every rapper talking ’bout taking somebody girl / Everything on TV oversexualized, man I really hate this world / Black people robbing black people, black people killing more black people, these are facts people / Looking at my own people wondering if they plotting / Smile so bright, heart so rotten / Pick you apart like cotton / We new slaves hanging ourselves minus the noose / Oops, I’m signed, but still spitting the truth,” Dee-1 raps.
‘Against Us’ can be purchased now on iTunes.
Listen to Dee-1′s ‘Against Us’
Exclusive! Brian Pumper: Young Thug May Just Act Weird for Publicity (@brianpumperxxx_)
Porn star Brian Pumper sat down for a chat with VladTV where he shared his opinion on Young Thug and his eccentric style.
Stacey Dash Says Obama Hasn't Helped Black People "At All"
Stacey Dash is back in the news again for expressing her disapproval of the way that President Obama has guided the United States.
"Try Me" Mega-Hit Leads to Dej Loaf Signing w/ Columbia Records (@DejLoaf)
Detroit native Dej Loaf has managed to amass a great amount of fame in a very short period of time, ever since her "Try Me" single started making its rounds on the radio and everyone's playlists.
Rick Ross Unveils 'Hood Billionaire' Album Cover [VIDEO]
Rick Ross has launched his promotional campaign for his upcoming album, ‘Hood Billionaire.’ On Thursday (Oct. 16), the Miami rapper premiered a video debuting the colorful album artwork.
The LP will come in two versions — the standard edition will boast a red artwork, while the deluxe edition will come in blue. Both covers feature Rozay blinged out in jewelry including gold and diamond pinky rings.
Elsewhere in the video, Maybach Music Group artist Stalley also gets the promotional treatment for his debut album ‘Ohio,’ which drops Oct. 27. DJ Khaled as well as fellow MMG artists Wale and Gunplay get the word out that Stalley’s effort is coming.
Ross’ ‘Hood Billionaire’ album will arrive in stores on Nov. 24. His project drops on the same day as two other big releases: Eminem’s ‘Shady XV’ album and Nicki Minaj’s third LP, ‘The Pink Print.’
Watch the ‘Hood Billionaire’ / ‘Ohio’ Promotional Trailer
Moving On? Wiz Khalifa Seen Out With New Model Baddie
Wiz Khalifa has been pretty mum on his impending divorce from Amber Rose, but that doesn't mean he's sulking in a corner.
No More Cash Money? Tyga Covers Up Dollar Sign Tattoo
Tyga is currently one of the most talked about rappers in the game, and it actually has little to do with his music.
Nikki Mudarris Bares Her Juicy Buns in the Ultimate Thirst Trap (@MissNikkiiBaby)
Since Nikki Mudarris first stepped into Love & Hip Hop Hollywood, nearly ever single fan has been captivated by her gorgeous looks, and Nikki is well aware of the assets she has to work with.
Jay Z Checks Paparazzo Trying to Sweet Talk Beyonce (@beyonce @s_c_)
Beyonce and Jay Z were on the move, visiting various art galleries in London, with swarms of paparazzi following close behind them at every location.
Columbus Short Praises His New Girl for #WCW (@ColumbusShort1)
The majority of news surrounding Columbus Short has not been the most positive ever since his career took a major hit after he threatened to harm his ex-wife; however, he still has one true positive influence remaining in his life -- his girl.
Common Embarking on Nobody's Smiling Tour with Jay Electronica
After Common’s powerful performance at the 2014 BET Hip-Hop Awards, he’s ready to take his act on the road. The Chicago wordsmith announced dates for his Nobody’s Smiling tour with special guest Jay Electronica.
The 13-city North American jaunt rolls out on Nov. 21 in Las Vegas and will hit major cities like Los Angeles, Houston, New Orleans, Atlanta and Philadelphia before the journey ends in New York on Dec. 10.
Common is touring in support of his latest effort ‘Nobody’s Smiling,’ which boasts the single ‘Kingdom’ featuring Vince Staples. Despite not releasing an official album, Jay Elect will rock the mic as well. This will give fans an opportunity to see the elusive rhymer perform onstage. Overall, this is going to be one rap tour you don’t want to miss.
“I’m excited to be touring because I haven’t in several years and to be doing it with an album like ‘Nobody’s Smiling’ is giving me a chance to perform the hip-hop that I love,” said Common. “To have Jay Electronica on this tour is crazy. He is one of the freshest voices in hip-hop today. He truly is sparking the culture.”
True indeed.
If you want to cop tickets, head over to Ticketmaster.com. Check out the tour dates below.
Nobody’s Smiling Tour Dates
Nov. 21: Las Vegas, Nev. | House of Blues
Nov. 23: Santa Ana, Calif. | The Observatory
Nov. 24: Los Angeles, Calif. | House of Blues
Nov. 28: Albuquerque, NM | Sunshine Theatre
Nov. 29: Denver, Colo. | Ogden Theatre
Dec. 1: Dallas, Texas | House of Blues
Dec. 2: Houston, Texas | Warehouse Live
Dec. 3: New Orleans, La.| Howling Wolf G
Dec. 4: Atlanta, Ga. | Tabernacle
Dec. 7: Washington, DC | Fillmore
Dec. 8: Philadelphia, Pa. | Theatre of Living Arts
Dec. 9: New York, NY | Filmore
Dec. 10: New York, NY | Filmore
Watch Common Speak on the Art of MCing & Battling & Kanye West
Is That Tyga? Blac Chyna Posts Pic of Mystery Man Kissing in Bed
After Tyga and Kylie Jenner were reportedly seen out on a date, Blac Chyna threw everyone for a loop after posting a photo of an unidentified man kissing her in bed.
Turnip For What?: First Lady's Healthy Eating Vine Goes Viral (@michelleobama)
Barack and Michelle Obama have the most swag of any President and First Lady in history.
Young Thug's Hip Hop Awards Outfit Raises Some Serious Eyebrows
Young Thug has proven time and again that he doesn't care what the general public thinks of him, and displayed that in full during the BET Hip Hop Awards show which aired last night, October 14th.
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