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Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Jeezy and T.I. Join Dej Loaf for 'Try Me' Remix
Dej LoafAs Jeezy is prone to do, he once again finds himself hopping on the remix to a big hit. Dej Loaf‘s ‘Try Me’ is the latest to receive such treatment from the southern rhymer. T.I. also delivers a verse.
The trio all come with solid contributions. Dej Loaf substitutes the gore of her original bars for some examples of her newfound wealth. T.I.’s g-code and chopper are still inseparable, as he informs us in double time. Jeezy, whose had a decent 2014 despite legal trouble, is aware of the trends of today.
“I’m in love with the CoCo / Here with my fo’ fo’,” Jeezy raps, coming off more defiant since he’s just beaten a gun charge.
Expect more from Dej Loaf (and more ‘Try Me’ remixes) in 2015.
Listen to Dej Loaf’s ‘Try Me’ Remix Feat. Jeezy & T.I.
See 10 Best Album Covers of 2014
Nicki Minaj Confirms Whether or Not She Is Dating Meek Mill (@NICKIMINAJ @MeekMill)
Nicki Minaj officially addressed her relationship status on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show recently, and let fans know if there is in fact a flame burning between her and Meek Mill.
Jeezy and T.I. Joing Dej Loaf for the Remix for 'Try Me'
Dej LoafAs Jeezy is prone to do, he once again finds himself hopping on the remix to a big hit. Dej Loaf‘s ‘Try Me’ is the latest to receive such treatment from the southern rhymer. T.I. also delivers a verse.
The trio all come with solid contributions. Dej Loaf substitutes the gore of her original bars for some examples of her newfound wealth. T.I.’s g-code and chopper are still inseparable, as he informs us in double time. Jeezy, whose had a decent 2014 despite legal trouble, is aware of the trends of today.
“I’m in love with the CoCo / Here with my fo’ fo’,” Jeezy raps, coming off more defiant since he’s just beaten a gun charge.
Expect more from Dej Loaf (and more ‘Try Me’ remixes) in 2015.
Listen to Dej Loaf’s ‘Try Me’ Remix Feat. Jeezy & T.I.
See 10 Best Album Covers of 2014
Macklemore Discusses White Privilege, 2015 Grammys in Hot 97 Interview [VIDEO]
Race, cultural appropriation and privilege are hot on the minds of hip-hop fans and artists as of late. While many critics have blasted Iggy Azalea for her absence from the discussion, another prominent white rapper, Macklemore, is taking the issue head-on in a new interview with Hot 97.
In the sit-down, Macklemore openly accepts that he is given preferential treatment compared to his black counterparts. “Why am I safe? Why can I cuss on a record, have a parental advisory sticker on the cover of my album, yet parents are still like, ‘You’re the only rap I let my kids listen to’? Why can I wear a hoodie and not be labelled a thug? Why can I sag my pants and not be a gangbanger? Why am I on Ellen’s couch? Why am I on Good Morning America?” he asks.
“If I was black, what would my drug addiction look like?…To me, the privilege that exists in the music industry is just a greater symptom of the privilege that exists in America… It all boils down to privilege.”
The Seattle, Wash. native goes on to say that he needs to be a part of the racial conversation, unlike artists who opt to bow out. “As a white dude, as a white rapper, I’m like, how do I participate in this conversation? How do I get involved on a level where I’m not co-opting the movement, where I’m not making it about me, but also realizing the platform that I have and the reach that I have? And doing it in an authentic, genuine way?”
The rapper, who was seen protesting the no indictment decision for the police officer who shot Mike Brown earlier this year, wants his voice to be heard on this major issue. “It’s my privilege that I can be silent about this issue. And I’m tired of being silent about it… It is so imperative right now that we have this race conversation in America if we’re going to progress.”
The ‘Thrift Shop’ creator was a big part of the conversation at the Grammys earlier this year, not necessarily by choice. Macklemore beat artists like Kendrick Lamar in the Best Rap Album category for his ‘The Heist’ LP, which sparked outrage amongst rap fans who felt the latter was more deserving. The world found out he thought Kendrick “got robbed” when he posted a text message apologizing for taking home the win. “I made a mistake,” Macklemore acknowledges, looking back on his actions. “A lot of fear was going into that moment.”
When it comes to the 2015 Grammy nominees, Azalea (‘The New Classic’), Childish Gambino (‘Because the Internet’), Common (‘Nobody’s Smiling’), ScHoolboy Q (‘Oxymoron’), Eminem (‘The Marshall Mathers LP 2′) and Wiz Khalifa (‘Blacc Hollywood’) compete. One contender already has Macklemore’s vote. “I would love to see [ScHoolboy Q] win,” he says. “Q is one of my best friends in this industry. I’m gonna be biased.”
Take a look at Macklemore’s insightful interview above.
See 10 Best Album Covers of 2014
Fetty Wap vs. J. Cole – The Boombox Battle
The BoomboxWhen it seemed like Fabolous had last week’s Boombox Battle in the bag and was set for his fourth consecutive win, Fetty Wap moves past the Brooklyn rapper by taking over 87 percent of the fan vote with his song ‘Trap Queen.’
Hailing from Paterson, N.J., Fetty Wap’s ‘Trap Queen’ has been blowing up on the internet in many ways. With over 4 million listens on Soundcloud and more than 1.4 million views of the track’s video, the song has put Fetty on everyone’s radar and even landed him a deal with Lyor Cohen’s 300 Entertainment.
The mid-tempo tune showcases Fetty’s sing-song rapping approach and his songwriting skills, which feature him loving his girl, money and the bando.
“I’m like, ‘Hey, what’s up, hello’ / Seen yo pretty ass soon as you came in that door / I just wanna chill, got a sack for us to roll / Married to the money, introduced her to my stove / Showed her how to whip it, now she remixin’ for low / She my trap queen, let her hit the bando / We be countin’ up, watch how far them bands go,” he delivers on the first verse.
J. Cole is Fetty’s opponent in this week’s battle with ‘Apparently,’ a personal ode which finds him questioning his position and the strength of his faith to persevere. The Fayetteville, N.C. rapper also shows us he can carry a tune by singing the hook.
“I keep my head high / I got my wings to carry me / I don’t know freedom / I want my dreams to rescue me / I keep my faith strong / I ask the Lord to follow me / I’ve been unfaithful / I don’t know why you call on me,” he delivers.
Who will win this week? Will Fetty Wap’s hard-hitting track take the votes? Or will J. Cole’s introspective song woo fans to his side? Only you can decide. Go vote for your favorite song in the poll below. Remember, you can vote once per hour until the poll closes on Tues., Jan. 6, 2015, at 10AM ET.
Watch Fetty Wap’s ‘Trap Queen’ Video
Watch J. Cole’s ‘Apparently Video
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.
#NickiLove: Metta World Peace Changes Name to "Metta Minaj" (@mettaworldpeace @NICKIMINAJ)
Ron Artest aka Metta World Peace aka The Panda's Friend, is now adding another name change to that list, after he was recently inspired by none other than the queen Barbie, Nicki Minaj.
Go-Rilla Warfare "The Blueprint" Battle: Daylyt vs. Aye Verb (@DAYLYT2k @AYEVERB)
Aye Verb's "Showtime" tested Daylyt's "Quill" in this battle from Go-Rilla Warfare's "The Blueprint" event.
Man Opens Fire on Off-Duty NYPD Cop During Robbery Attempt
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Kim Kardashian Tries to Keep Kanye West at Home
Pascal Le Segretain, Getty ImagesIs there trouble brewing in KimYe’s world? Kanye West and his wife Kim Kardashian have been hard at work building their dream mansion in Hidden Hills, Calif., and now, the reality TV star has apparently expanded the property in hopes of keeping her husband at home.
TMZ shares that Kim wants to outfit the new home with a basketball court and a full music studio for Kanye, so the rapper-producer doesn’t have to continue traveling elsewhere to record music. He’s spent time overseas in Paris creating new music, which keeps him away from his family.
Kanye’s perceived absence from Kim and the Kardashian clan has become something of media fodder since the couple tied the knot in May. The Chicago MC apparently skipped Thanksgiving with Kim and their daughter North to go to Paris, PageSix reports. In 2013, Kim’s own stepfather, Bruce Jenner, told ‘Extra‘ that Kanye was barely around during Kim’s pregnancy and chose to work on ‘Yeezus.’ “Actually, I’ve only met him once,” said Bruce. “He’s never… he’s not around. He was in Paris the whole time writing and he just hasn’t been around.”
Since the ‘Blood on the Leaves’ creator is working on new music with Paul McCartney, that home studio could come in handy right about now.
Watch the Ultimate Kanye West Spazzing Supercut
Exclusive! Kurupt: NY, NY Video Came After We Were Shot At in the City (@kurupt_gotti @snoopdogg)
West coast spitter Kurupt sat down with VladTV and explained exactly why he and his fellow Dogg Pound members kicked down NYC's skyscrapers in their legendary "New York, New York" video, saying it was a response to being shot at while in the city.
Macklemore Admits His Success Is Partly Due to White Privilege (@macklemore)
Ever since beating Kendrick Lamar for "Best Rap Album" during last year's Grammy's, Macklemore has had to acknowledge that his race may have helped him achieve the superstar status he holds today, and recently admitted to Hot 97 that he knows being white has helped his career tremendously, and has also led to the media going softer on him than his fellow rap peers.
Exclusive! Mavericks' Monta Ellis Refuses to Let Russell Westbrook Beat Him
Coming off of an impressive game against the explosive Russell Westbrook and OKC Thunder, Monta Ellis was able to chat with us to discuss Westbrook's run as of late, the Mav's change to playing "small-ball," and his competitive nature as well.
Kat Stacks on Jhonni Blaze: She'd Only Make $250 for Her Pimp (@REALJHONNIBLAZE @katstacksnet)
Hip Hop vixens Kat Stacks and Jhonni Blaze have had quite the back and forth lately, slinging shots at each other over social media for the last few weeks, with Stacks even claiming she slept with Blaze's current boy toy Rich Dollaz.
Exclusive! Lord Jamar: Eminem Is No Different Than Macklemore (@Lordjamar @Eminem)
Lord Jamar sat down with VladTV once again and shared his thoughts on Eminem, scoffing at the fact that many separate Eminem from other White rappers such as Macklemore and Iggy Azalea because of his skill level.
Exclusive! Rich Homie Quan: Just 'Cus I Wear Tight Pants Don't Mean I'm Gay (@RichHomieQuan)
Rich Homie Quan explained why he got into a brawl at Adrien Broner's fight in this clip from his exclusive interview with VladTV.
KOTD Announces Arsonal vs. Mistah Fab to Headline BOTB7 Event (@MistahFab @ARSONALDAREBEL)
One highly anticipated match that Battle Rap fans have been eager to see is the much hyped and long awaited clash between Arsonal and Mistah Fab.
Exclusive! Ashanti on Grandfather Marching With Martin Luther King, Jr. (@ashanti)
As Ashanti previously released a Christmas album, she and the producers of her televised holiday movie thought it would be a great idea to include some of her songs in the film.
Exclusive! Charlie Clips: Regardless If Rex Prepared, I Whooped His A*s (@CHARLIECLIPS @IHATETREX)
Charlie Clips shared his thoughts on T-Rex's preparation, or lack thereof, that he put into their Smack/URL Summer Madness 4 battle in this clip from his exclusive interview with VladTV Battle Rap Journalist Michael Hughes.
Chingy Checks Fan for Bringing Up Transgender Sidney Starr on IG
"Right Thurr" rapper Chingy has had a bit of a resurgence ever since Chris Brown challenged his Instagram family to a dance battle based on the popular song last week.
Solange's Tax Lien in California Coming to a Swift Close
Dimitrios Kambouris, Getty ImagesThanks to the media, Solange Knowles was surprised to find out that she owed back taxes in California from 2010 to 2012. The Internal Revenue Service hit the R&B singer with a $55,000 tax lien, but her rep says that it will get resolved shortly.
“The lien is in process of being removed as there was simply confusion on whether Solange was a California resident. We expect this to come to a swift close,” her rep says.
The IRS filed the lien three days after she wed her longtime boyfriend, Alan Ferguson. Solange appeared to be baffled by the news according to her Twitter response.
“Well thanks for letting me know , lol. S—. (Pronounced *She-it),” she tweeted on Sunday (Dec. 28).
An insider close to the singer told E! News that the tax lien is not a big deal and will be addressed.
“Solange wasn’t too worried,” said the source. “She’s on top of stuff and has always been financially responsible.”
We’re quite sure this was simply a misunderstanding and will get handled quickly since Solange is a savvy business woman — she owns a record label and is a designer for Puma, to name a few.
See 20 R&B Singers Real Names Revealed
Exclusive! Lisa Ann: The Porn Industry Is Very Racist, No Doubt About It (@thereallisaann)
Lisa Ann discussed the undeniable racism that exists within the adult film industry in this clip from her exclusive interview with VladTV.
99 Problems But Money Ain't One: Solange Laughs Off Fat Tax Bill (@solangeknowles)
Just three days after Solange and her husband Alan Ferguson exchanged vows, the state of California filed a tax lien claiming she owes over $55,000 in back taxes from 2010-2012.
Masika Debuts Enormous Bright Red Christmas Dreadlocks (@masikakalaysha)
Masika Kalaysha was really feeling the spirit of Christmas this year and decided to show her enthusiasm for the holiday by getting some bright red extensions added to her brunette locks.
YG's Girlfriend Claims Rapper Gave Her Herpes in IG Rant
YG's longtime girlfriend Caatelyn has just aired out the "Who Do You Love" rapper's business in a major way, accusing the Compton spitter of having herpes and passing it on to her, and likely other women.
Russell Simmons Spotted Trying to Bag Model Chick on Instagram
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Rowdy Rebel of GS9 Releases First Statement From Jail (@rowdyrebelgs9)
Bobby Shmurda's right hand man has released his first statement since being arrested earlier this month.
Beyonce Gives Amber Rose a Seal of Approval for Twerk Video (@Beyonce @DaRealAmberRose)
It looks like Beyonce enjoyed the show Amber Rose and Blac Chyna put on for their fans on Instagram last week.
Exclusive! Hornets' Kemba Walker Names The Most Aggressive Player In The NBA
Coming off of a tough loss on December 26th, Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker touched upon the challenge of going against other elite point guards in the league and also his methods for improving during his career.
Exclusive! Crooked I: I Get Down With Yelawolf, But Not Confederate Flag (@crookedintriago @yelawolf)
Crooked I sat down with VladTV for an exclusive interview, and explained how he felt about Yelawolf's Shady Cypher at the BET Awards.
Lil Wayne to Sue Cash Money if Birdman Doesn't Release Him (@liltunechi @BIRDMAN5STAR)
Lil Wayne is not playing any games when it comes to his desire to have his Carter V album released, and also make his departure from Cash Money.
Victim of Diddy's 1999 Nightclub Shooting Speaks Out on Incident (@iamdiddy)
The victim who was shot in the face during the infamous club shooting involving Diddy has spoken about about the incident on its 15th anniversary.
Exclusive! Faith Evans: 2Pac Shocked Me With Request for Sexual Favors
Faith Evans opened up to VladTV about recording with 2Pac without knowing that he was signed to Death Row, rivals of her label Bad Boy.
Suge Knight Threatens Drake While Praising Lil Wayne (@sugeknight)
TMZ recently caught up with Suge Knight in L.
VladTV's Top 50 Scandals of 2014
What can be said for 2014? The year was huge for album anniversaries and the return of Kendrick Lamar.
50 Cent Accuses Fox of Stealing 'Power' Concept for 'Empire' (@50Cent)
As Fox begins to promote their upcoming drama 'Empire,' 50 Cent lashed out against the network for allegedly swiping the concept and marketing of the show from his Starz hit show, 'Power.
NJ Man on the Run After Running Over Girlfriend 3 Times With SUV
James Crudup, 44, of Toms River, NJ, is wanted by police for throwing his girlfriend out of the car at a Hess gas station on Sunday and running over her three times with his SUV.
VladTV's Vixen of the Week: The Gigantic Cheeks of Raychiel (@RAYCHIELOVESU)
This week's vixen, Raychiel, is one of the finest women that we've featured yet.
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