Iggy Azalea cleared the air about her Australian roots on Twitter this week after her recent beef with Snoop Dogg.
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Saturday, October 18, 2014
Officer Darren Wilson Says Mike Brown Attacked Him During Arrest
Officer Darren Wilson has spoken out for the first time following the death of unarmed teen Michael Brown.
T.I. Not Scared of Ebola, Travels to Africa for Planned Concert [PHOTO]
Rapper T.I. is not going to let Ebola stop him from promoting his upcoming new album ‘Paperwork.’ On Friday (Oct. 17), the Atlanta native arrived in Africa for a scheduled weekend concert in Tanzania.
Tip posted a photo collage on Instagram showing himself going through the Ebola Checking Center. The Grand Hustle leader is also wearing a mask for added protection as well.
“Just touched dwn in #Ethiopia Headed to #Tanzania #DaBoysDoneMadeItToAfrica #HustleGangInternational,” he wrote.
The Ebola virus has been in the news lately after two people in the United States tested positive for the strain. In Africa, Liberia has been the worst affected country with 2,316 victims, followed by 930 in Sierra Leone, 778 in Guinea and eight in Nigeria and one in the U.S., according to the World Health Organization.
T.I. is in Tanzania to perform at the Serengeti Fiesta event. The rapper and his crew should be safe since Tanzania has no known cases so far. Of course, everyone is taking the necessary precautions to not contract the virus.
Tip seems to be enjoying his trip so far. On Saturday (Oct. 18), he posted a photo of the beautiful oceanview outside of his hotel room. “My view from da room of da [Indian] Ocean…. #tanzania,” reads the caption.
T.I.’s ninth album ‘Paperwork’ will drop on Tuesday (Oct. 21). You can listen to the album here.
Principal Sends Home Male Teen for Impersonating Nicki Minaj (@NickiMinaj)
A teen from Randle, Washington wasn't expecting to be removed from school property when he arrived at White Pass Jr.
Size? x Reebok 'Black Winter' Pack
With Daylight Savings Time set to end soon its safe to say that we have a few dark days ahead and the Size? x Reebok ‘Black Winter’ Pack is here to hold us down for the duration.
Two models are included in the drop and whether it’s Reebok Workout WW or the Reebok GL 6000 Mid both silhouettes have been cast in black and fully winterized. For the Workout we are given waxed leather but the GL 6000 Mid ballistic mesh and suede takes center stage and you shouldn’t feel guilty for rockin em in the rain, sleet, hail or snow.
The Size? x Reebok ‘Black Winter’ Pack are available now and are exclusive to Size? UK retail stores. If you are interested, you better hurry up and cop because they are limited to 500 pieces worldwide.
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Fat Joe and Jennifer Lopez are Worry Free in 'Stressin' Video
Fat Joe and Jennifer Lopez are stress-free and living the life in their celebratory video for ‘Stressin’.’ The clip marks the duo’s first collaboration together since their 2005 hit single, ‘Hold You Down.’
Don Cartagena and J.Lo unite on the charging anthem, which find them partying at a lavish club. The pair are standing on a banquette as they perform their song beneath a crystal chandelier. Meanwhile, Lopez reps her city royally with a glittery gold NYC crop top.
Among the partygoers in attendance is none other than French Montana, who duetted with Lopez on her hit single, ‘I Luv Ya Papi.’
“So let me ask you one question, do it look like we stressing?”asks the ‘Booty’ queen in the Eif Rivera-directed video.
The answer to that is clearly, no.
It’s a celebration!
Jhene Aiko Explains Why She Was a No-Show at Def Jam 30 Concert (@JheneAiko)
Jhene Aiko was missed by fans during the Def Jam special 30th anniversary concert in Brooklyn this week.
Jhene Aiko Quietly Launches Jewelry Line [PHOTO]
Jhene Aiko is expanding her portfolio with a new accessory collection. The R&B songstress has collaborated with accessories designer Amanda Thomas to launch her own jewelry line.
The Jhene Aiko and Luv AJ jewelry collection boasts an ID bracelet, the Dharma wheel charm bracelet and the Dharma wheel cuff ring. All of the items were inspired by the singer’s debut album ‘Souled Out,’ which released last month.
We wanted to make pieces that feel like you can actually wear them all the time,” said Thomas about the accessory line (via MTV News). “They don’t feel like they scream ‘fan,’ so they work seamlessly into whatever you style is.”
Thomas also added that Aiko was hands-on with the jewelry pieces making sure that each item represented her style both personally and musically. In fact, the Dharma wheel is actually a replica of a tattoo on the ‘Eternal Sunshine’ singer’s right shoulder.
The collection is available at Jhene Aiko’s official online store costing between $35 and $42.
Check out her collection below.
50 Cent Sends Special Birthday Message to Eminem on Instagram (@50Cent @Eminem)
After upholding a long lasting business and personal friendship with one of his biggest influences, 50 Cent showed love to Eminem Saturday with a birthday shout out on Instagram.
Jordan Davis' Parents React to Verdict Against Michael Dunn
Justice was served this week after Michael Dunn was sentenced to life in prison without a chance of parole for killing 17-year-old Jordan Davis.
Drake Shoots Air Balls During Event With Kentucky Wildcats (@Drake)
Drake showed love to one of his favorite basketball teams, the Kentucky Wildcats over the weekend.
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.
5 Best Songs From Scarface's 'The Diary' Album
Few artists in hip-hop’s storied history have moved listeners like one Brad Jordan, more commonly known as Scarface.
The Texas native and franchise artist of J. Prince’s Rap-A-Lot Records burst onto the scene in the late ’80s as a member of the Geto Boys, first appearing on the groups ‘Grip It! On That Other Level’ before embarking on what would become a fruitful solo career. Debuting with the well-received ‘Mr. Scarface Is Back’ in 1991, he has gone on to build what is considered by rap pundits as one of the most bulletproof catalogs the game has seen thus far.
Arguably the first mouth of the south in hip-hop, Scarface is regarded as an elder statesman by rap’s elite and credited as an influential artist whose DNA can be traced to many an MC. Out of all of his accomplishments in milestones, one pivotal moment in his career stands above the rest: the release of his third solo album, ‘The Diary,’ on Oct. 18, 1994. The album, featuring production by Scarface himself, Rap-A-Lot boardsmen Mike Dean and N.O. Joe, plays smoothly from front-to-back and is as cohesive as they come. Booming lyrical verbiage spit by Face on top of quality beats make for a great listen, with the album now considered an undisputed classic and his first to achieve platinum status by the RIAA.
Being that the 20th anniversary of this landmark release is upon us, we’ve decided to do the impossible and select the five tracks from this opus that stand above the rest. Check out 5 Best Songs From Scarface’s ‘The Diary’ Album.
The mood on 'The Diary' lightens up a bit with the playalistic 'One.' Deciding to put down his gun for a quick sec, Face opts to co-mingle with a few around-the-way filets instead with pimpish advances like "Opened up my door and asked the bitch, 'what's up?' / Looking at me crazy, I'm like 'bitch, 'what's up?' / She asked about my woman, I said my woman at home / I asked about her n----, she said her n---- was gone." Hitting one of the homies up on the jack to inform him of the impromptu rendezvous and turning it into a family affair, Face sticks to the ancient guy-code of "ain't no fun if the homies can't have none" on this number while providing a syrupy sounding roll call for the slores in the process.
'The Diary' begins with the N.O. Joe-produced opener 'The White Sheet.' Scarface wastes no time in making his presence felt with brazen lines line "Ra-tat-tat-tat til yo' ass hit the motherf---ing flo' / Now, what is you f---ing wit' a n---- fo' / Apparently, you haven't heard of me / It's gonna take more motherf---ers than in a compound to murder me." Dancing tambourines and eerie synths anchor the beat and the H-Town O.G. puts a white sheet over the track, leaving no witnesses to spare.
Face compares his killing prowess to that of infamous gunman Jesse James on this aptly-titled selection. Co-produced by N.O. Joe, Mike Dean and Scarface himself, the song sees the southern legend on a squeeze-first-ask-questions-later kind of warpath without an ounce of remorse. Viciously spitting "There'll be no witnesses to this homicide / No reenactment on the late news to be re-dramatized / All you got is a n---- with a dot / In the middle of his motherf---ing hear, he's been shot," Scarface rides the kicks and snares with aggression and lets listeners (and rivals alike) know he means business.
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'Hand of the Dead Body'
Featuring Devin the Dude & Ice Cube
Scarface fires shots back at the political leaders and activists blaming hip-hip for the ills of society on 'Hand Of The Dead Body.' Retorting that "Gangsta Nip, Spice-1, and Tupac never gave a gun to me" in response to pundits insinuating that the messages portrayed in rap contribute to gun violence, Face lays it thick on antagonists of the culture bluntly in his signature straight-forward manner. Ice Cube, an outspoken lyricist in his own right, also makes a riveting appearance on the record, while Devin The Dude plays shortstop on the hook, with impressive results. Delivering a heavy-handed message without preaching to the choir, 'Hand Of The Body' stands as 'The Diary's crown jewel and is nothing short of superb.
A tale of death and karma is detailed, featuring a parolee that meets his demise on 'I Seen A Man Cry.' Scarface plays the lyrical grim reaper, serving as the orator to an unsuspecting victim's last moments of life. The production squad of N.O. Joe, Mike Dean and Face create a sonic groove for the ages, powered by spooky organ stabs and keys lifted from Julie Driscoll and Brian Auger and The Trinity's 'Light My Fire.' Scarface crafts a masterpiece here. Peaking at No. 2 on Billboard's Hip/Hop chart and accompanied by one of the more memorable rap vids from that era, 'I Seen A Man Cry' stands as a significant track in Scarface's catalog and one of his more lasting musical contributions.
VladTV's Vixen of the Week: The Supremely Stacked Ayisha Diaz (@AyishaDiaz)
Dominican hottie Ayisha Diaz has been killing the game for a minute.
MC Hammer Lashes Out About Ebola on Twitter
If you let MC Hammer tell it, the deadly Ebola outbreak -- which has ravaged West Africa and slowly, but surely made it's way to American shores -- is simply a matter of the proverbial chickens coming home to roost.
Nelly to Debut His Reality Show on BET in November
It looks likes Nelly is the latest rapper to get into the reality TV business. The St. Louis native is bringing his own show called ‘Nellyville’ to BET in November.
In the 15-second trailer (see above), the ‘Country Grammar’ rhymer is shirtless and is awakened by his alarm clock. As he gets out of bed he gives the camera a steely glare.
Unlike VH1′s hugely popular ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ franchise, Nelly’s show is more about him and his daily life as a father, businessman and rapper.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the show “will focus on the rapper navigating his hip-hop career, fashion businessman/co-owner of the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats and father to his biological children and his late sister’s children, all while balancing a relationship with [Shantel Jackson], Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s ex-girlfriend.”
Nelly’s ‘Nellyville’ will premiere on Nov. 25 at 10:30PM ET and will run for eight one-hour episodes.
Will you be watching Nelly’s reality television show? Tell us in the comments below.
Rapper Posts Fake Def Jam Contract on Instagram, Gets Slandered on Twitter
A day after celebrating its 30th anniversary, Def Jam finds itself in the headlines thanks to one rapper’s thirst for fame.
Money Mars is a virtually unknown rapper from Upstate New York who decided it would be a good idea to post a fake contract with Def Jam on his Instagram. The rhymer posted a “100″ emoji as a caption when he actually wasn’t keeping it 100 — a cardinal sin in a rap game.
What immediately blew his cover was the ridiculous terms of the “contract.” Money Mars was supposedly going to get $250,000 every two months for four albums and eight mixtapes, an absurd commitment even for somebody with some buzz. Twitter was immediately hip to the malarkey.
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Money Mars’ goal may have been to gain some extra publicity; he reposted links to the stories exposing him. However, he probably screwed himself out of a future Def Jam contract with this move.
Bizarre - "Never Turn Down!" (Music Video) (@Bizarresworld)
Bizarre of D12 has officially joined the ranks of rappers who are ushering into the EDM world, spitting their bars over electronic production.
Exclusive! Mafia Dons Talk Arguing With 2pac and Outlawz Smoking His Ashes (@lilcease)
The Mafia Dons, formally known as Junior M.
Exclusive! Tinashe: I Almost Stayed Independent Before RCA Offered Deal (@tinashe)
Tinashe opens up to VladTV about what she's learned after signing to three different record labels over the course of her career.
Good Dog: DMX Coughs Up $250k To Save Ex-Wife's Home (@dmx)
Marriages may not always work out but DMX recently proved that that doesn't mean you can't show love to your children's mother.
Pharrell Signs Snoop Dogg To His i am OTHER Label (@snoopdogg @pharrell)
Uncle Snoop and Pharrell's musical connection has given us hit after hit and after previously announcing that his next album would be fully produced by Skateboard P, word is now coming out that Bigg Snoop Dogg is officially a member of Pharrell's i am OTHER record label.
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.
Big Sean Disses Ex-Fiancee Naya Rivera at Def Jam 30 Concert (@BigSean @NayaRivera)
Def Jam celebrated 30 years of music with some of it's biggest artists in New York Thursday night.
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.
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.
You Must Learn - Episode 2 - Smif N Wessun - Dah Shinin'
Released January 10, 1995, Dah Shinin is celebrated for the synergy between Smif N Wessun’s two members, Tek and Steele, and the cohesive, gritty production courtesy of Da Beatminerz. In 1998, The Source placed the album in its list of 100 Best Rap Albums.
What You're about to hear is Tek and Steele take us through the backstory and the making of their quintessential classic. They talk about:
- Their relationships with Biggie and Tupac
- Going to high school with Maxwell and Sean Price
- Being inspired by the work of Roy Ayers
- And what the Doghilee actually was.
This is "You Must Learn."
Afroman Remixes "Because I Got High" In Support Of Weed Reform (@afromanmusic)
Almost 15 years ago Afroman hit the airwaves with his controversial hit single "Because I Got High" -- a playful ode to all the classic stereotypes about weedheads: laziness, irresponsibility, and a general hankering for miscreant behavior.
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