Nicki Minaj has been dodging Meek Mill dating rumors since splitting with her boyfriend of many years, Safaree Samuels, and the Philly rapper fueled rumors yet again.
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Friday, January 9, 2015
DJ Mustard Fires Back at Haters Dissing His Weight
DJ Mustard got his year off to a healthy start by getting his diet in order and dropping an impressive fifteen pounds.
Michael Phelps' Alleged Ex Gets Wet in Freaky Adult Film
It looks like Michael Phelps' rumored ex-girlfriend Taylor Chandler, will be the latest celebrity figure to join the ranks of Kim K.
Adrien Broner Delivers Hardcore Diss to Jay Z Over $40M Offer (@adrienbroner)
Jay Z offered Adrien Broner a $40 million, 5-year contract to Roc Nation Sports, but the boxer turned it down, because he felt the number was too low.
Kylie Jenner Addresses Rumored Boob Job After Busty Selfie Drops
Tyga's rumored love interest Kylie Jenner recently dropped a selfie on Instagram that was far more voluptuous than any of her previous pics, leading many to speculate that she got a boob job over the holidays.
Jenna Shea: Safaree Tried to Hook Up While He Was With Nicki (@iamjennashea)
Jenna Shea dropped a bomb on Nicki Minaj following the "Anaconda" rapper's diss against her ex-boyfriend, Safaree Samuels.
Azealia Banks Blasts Kendrick Lamar for Police Brutality Statement: 'Dumbest S— I've Ever Heard a Black Man Say'
Kendrick Lamar‘s new Billboard cover story finds the rapper defending Iggy Azalea, but it’s his comments on the shooting death of Michael Brown and police brutality that has caught the wrath of Azealia Banks.
When asked about Brown and other cases of police violence, Kendrick was candid in his response. “I wish somebody would look in our neighborhood knowing that it’s already a situation, mentally, where it’s f—ed up. What happened to [Michael Brown] should’ve never happened. Never. But when we don’t have respect for ourselves, how do we expect them to respect us? It starts from within. Don’t start with just a rally, don’t start from looting — it starts from within.”
To Azealia, this appeared as if Kendrick was blaming the victims of police brutality. She took to Twitter to blast him for what she deems to be the “dumbest s— I’ve ever heard a black man say.”
She closes with, “HOW DARE YOU open ur face to a white publication and tell them that we don’t respect ourselves…. Speak for your f—-ing self.”
The ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’ rapper accused him of putting down his fellow black people with the statement regarding lack of respect for self. “HOW DARE YOU open ur face to a white publication and tell them that we don’t respect ourselves…. Speak for your f—ing self,” Azalea writes.
Find out what the opinionated rhymer has to say about Kendrick’s statement below.
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Bill Cosby Jokes About Drugging Women's Drinks During Show
At Bill Cosby's second consecutive show following the emergence of destructive rape allegations made against the once beloved comedic actor, he actually poked fun at the drama after a heckler tried to taunt him about it.
Azealia Banks Blasts Kendrick Lamar on Police Violence: "Dumbest S–t I've Ever Heard a Black Man Say"
Kendrick Lamar‘s new Billboard cover story has the rapper defending Iggy Azalea but it’s his comments on the shooting of Michael Brown and police brutality that has caught the wrath of Azealia Banks.
When asked about Brown and other cases of police violence, Kendrick says, “I wish somebody would look in our neighborhood knowing that it’s already a situation, mentally, where it’s f—ked up. What happened to [Michael Brown] should’ve never happened. Never. But when we don’t have respect for ourselves, how do we expect them to respect us? It starts from within. Don’t start with just a rally, don’t start from looting — it starts from within.”
To Azealia, this appeared as if Kendrick was blaming the victims of the shooting. She took to Twitter to blast him for what she deems, the “dumbest s–t I’ve ever heard a black man say.”
She closes with, “HOW DARE YOU open ur face to a white publication and tell them that we don’t respect ourselves…. Speak for your f—-ing self.”
Bape x Puma Disc Blaze
BAPE strikes again. This time, they’ve lent their likeness to Puma in the form of four silhouettes. The quartet of colorways forms a striking new collection that made their debut at this year’s Agenda Tradeshow.
The collaboration spans the Puma R698, Puma Blaze of Glory and Puma Disc Blaze, leaving each covered in that distinct BAPE camo print that we’ve all come to know and love. We’re served to helpings of the Puma Disc Blaze and while one is a muted black and grey, the other pair is the most vibrant look of the entire bunch.
You can expect these Puma silhouettes to find their way to shelves by fall. We aren’t sure exactly where they’ll be released, but chances are, they’ll be on the limited side of the spectrum.
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Fetty Wap's Grandfather Dies
Fetty Wap, whose ‘Trap Queen’ anthem is bringing the rapper national attention, lost his grandfather today (Jan.9). He took to his Instagram account to share the devastating news.
“My grandpa past this morning,” he wrote. “I don’t really have a feeling to describe, I just wanna drill everything, but I no he want better from me. SMH why you have to go pop. RIP Papa.”
Recently, Fetty signed a deal with Lyor Cohen’s new imprint, 300 Entertainment and debuted the follow-up to his trap anthem, ‘RGF Island.’
Hopefully, this tragic news won’t knock the rising rapper off course too much, especially now that things are just starting to pop for him. The New Jersey native joins our list of 10 Rappers to Pay Attention to in 2015, so the new year is his for the taking.
Our condolences definitely go out to Fetty Wap and his family.
A photo posted by RemyBoyz“1738” (@fettywap1738) on Jan 9, 2015 at 7:08am PST
Listen to Fetty Wap’s ‘RGF Island’
Daylyt to Kevin Gates: F*** Men But Not Your Cousin, That's Gay (@DAYLYT2K @Kevin_Gates)
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Fetty Wap's Grandfather Dies
Fetty Wap, whose ‘Trap Queen’ anthem is bringing the rapper national attention, lost his grandfather today (Jan.9). He took to his Instagram account to share the devastating news.
“My grandpa past this morning,” he wrote. “I don’t really have a feeling to describe, I just wanna drill everything, but I no he want better from me. SMH why you have to go pop. RIP Papa.”
Recently, Fetty signed a deal with Lyor Cohen’s new imprint, 300 Entertainment and debuted the follow-up to his trap anthem, ‘RGF Island.’
Hopefully, this tragic news won’t knock the rising rapper off course too much, especially now that things are just starting to pop for him. The New Jersey native joins our list of 10 Rappers to Pay Attention to in 2015, so the new year is his for the taking.
Our condolences definitely go out to Fetty Wap and his family.
A photo posted by RemyBoyz“1738” (@fettywap1738) on Jan 9, 2015 at 7:08am PST
Listen to Fetty Wap’s ‘RGF Island’
10 Rappers You Need to Pay Attention to in 2015
Pundits and fans bemoaned about the state of hip-hop in 2014, but the climate may not have been as dismal as they think. Last year may not stack up as well when placed against rap calenders of years past, but there were more than a few projects that were far from lackluster. With veterans such as Jay Z, Kanye West and Nas letting their mics cool off for a year, the last 12 months were dominated by leaders of the new school like Big K.R.I.T., J. Cole and Freddie Gibbs, all of whom dropped breakthrough albums.
Another promising thing about 2014 was the development of rising talent. Artists such as Schoolboy Q and YG took the next step in their careers with lauded debut albums, infusing some new blood into the mainstream arena, while blog favorites Isiah Rashad, Kevin Gates and Logic managed to make good on their online hype.
2015 is looking to be even more fruitful, as a number of acts spent last year putting in major work in the studio and on the road and are now positioned to become household names off the ‘net as well as maintain their place on it. These guys, and some ladies too, have consistently been making noise. The Boombox presents 10 Rappers You Need to Pay Attention to in 2015.
In a time when weird is the new normal and shock value is but a thing of the past, having a name unique enough to pique interest has lost its luster. But if there was ever one in this day and age that could, Jungle Pussy would definitely be a candidate. Shayna McHale, the woman behind the moniker, also manages to live up to the attention the name garners, with a style that is equal parts tropical, eclectic and abrasive. Hailing from Brooklyn, N.Y., the FIT student is slowly but surely making a name for herself and building on the hype garnered from her debut project, 'Satisfaction Guaranteed,' which dropped last summer.
Fans such as Erykah Badu are drawn to JP's quirky brand of hip-hop, which can be heard on the delectable loosie 'Nah,' as well as in its serene accompanying visual. This serves as an appropriate introduction to her colorful lifestyle. Over the next year, expect to get more familiar with Jungle Pussy, who is currently working on her sophomore project.
Everybody loves a good mystery. So when word got out of an unknown rapper coming out of New York that sounded eerily similar to one Nasir Jones, a large chunk of the rap world's interest was piqued -- to say the least. A 10-track eponymous EP that was posted on SoundCloud to much fanfare was the reason for all the hype. The clandestine rapper delivered rhymes leaning more to the heyday of old New York City over boom-bap-inspired production. Before long, the rumor mill began churning with some conspiracy theorists going as far as to claim that it was Nas himself releasing the projects. But when the smoke cleared, the man behind all of the hype was Your Old Droog, a 25-year-old rookie out of Coney Island, Brooklyn.
Finally revealing himself to the public at his sold-out debut show at Webster Hall last year, the rapper re-released his EP on Chopped Herring Records in November and made his rounds on the mixshow circuit in an attempt to get the public more familiar with the man behind the music -- as well as drop a few 'Nutty Bars,' of course. With his penchant for suspense, we're pretty sure that Droog will continue to wow listeners even further in 2015.
Once the epicenter of hip-hop, over the past decade, the crop of elite talent coming out of the Big Apple has dwindled. While locales such as California, Chicago and Atlanta have been churning out promising upstarts at a rapid pace, New York City has been in a bit of a rut and has struggled to regain its stronghold on the eyes and ears of fans. But Harlem representative Dave East serves as a bright spot in the city's musical reclamation project. A former ballplayer-turned-spitter, East is reminiscent of the classic NYC mixtape artist when it comes to giving a track a murderous row of dope bars, while still having the ability to craft well-rounded songs as well, which has been a knock on supposed heirs to the throne in the past.
Breaking out with his well-received 'Black Rose' release and showing no signs of faltering with his impressive 'Straight Outta Harlem' outing, Dave East has definitely got next. Cosigned by Nas, who tapped East to join his Mass Appeal Records roster, the promising MC is on the short list of of rappers bringing the hip-hop conversation back to New York.
TK N Cash may seem like overnight sensations, but that's far from the truth. The two Atlanta natives are well-versed in the industry, having been previously signed to Ludacris' DTP imprint, as well as having lent their songwriting talents for tracks with Trey Songz, Juicy J and Meek Mill, among others. But now the pair have decided to come center-stage with their song, 'Mind Right,' which has been gaining momentum for the past few months.
Signing a deal with Columbia Records last year, the tandem recently released their new mixtape, 'No Handouts,' an appetizer until their debut album arrives. The project, slated for a 2015 release, is yet to be titled, but will feature appearances from heavy hitters such as 2 Chainz, Ty Dolla $ign and August Alsina. With a youthful, upbeat sound and a knack for catchy hooks, expect to hear TK and Cash's name a lot in the months to come.
Outside of Wale, the District of Columbia hasn't had many notable rappers emerge from its musical landscape. But Washington, D.C. rep Shy Glizzy is on a mission to change that. He's been slowly building his buzz in his hometown for the past few years with his 'Law' mixtape series, with the second installment featuring contributions from notable acts such as Migos, Kevin Gates and Yo Gotti. 2014 was a breakout year for the rapper, who inked a deal with Lyor Cohen's 300 Entertainment. He also dropped his most recent release, the highly-acclaimed 'Young Jefe Tape,' which featured the fan favorite, 'Awwsome,' with a remix of the record featuring 2 Chainz and A$AP Rocky, bringing Glizzy's stock to an all-time high.
With a debut album in the works for 2015, and his popularity steadily increasing, Mr. Folarin may not be the only name that comes to mind much longer when the average fan thinks of D.C.
When you of the word father, things like authority a nd responsibility come to mind, both of which the Father we're talking about definitely isn't associated with. Coming out of the loaded ATL scene, the quirky MC isn't your standard ATLien spitkicker. More slacker than trapper, his carefree and drugged-out sound has become a hit with the listeners, causing his stock to rise throughout the year. Case in point, his popular cut, 'Look At Wrist,' which features iLoveMakonnen and Key!. A slew of peculiar music videos on the net showcasing his off-beat sensibilities and nonchalant demeanor further ingratiated him to visual enthusiasts and put a face to the records.
Father decided to embrace his individualism and make a real go at a music career after being influenced by other free-spirited artists such as Lil B. He started Awful Media Group in 2011, cultivating what is now an impressive indie roster with plenty of budding talent. With his 2014 release, 'Young Hot Ebony,' proving that the hype is no fluke, 2015 should be an interesting year for the quirky rapper, who could be on the cusp of stardom with the right move or two.
Following the mass success of J. Cole's '2014 Forest Hills Drive' and upstart Bas' buzz-worthy release, 'Last Winter,' Cole's musical venture with Interscope, Dreamville Records, is one of the most promising movements in the game. Next up to help that promise come to fruition is South Central, Los Angeles spit-kicker Cozz. Inking a deal with Dreamville in summer of 2014, the MC gained momentum with loosies such as 'Dreams' and 'I Need That' before unleashing his mixtape, 'Cozz and Effect,' displaying his eyebrow-raising skills on cuts such as 'Knock tha Hustle' and 'Cody Macc.' With a style that is West Coast swag-meets-East Coast lyrical tendencies, the effect of Cozz's words are sure to be felt in a big way in 2015.
Twenty-four-year-old rapper Fetty Wap comes from the hard-scrabble streets of Patterson, N.J. The new jack made waves in the second half of 2014 with his single, 'Trap Queen,' which amassed millions of plays on outlets such as SoundCloud and YouTube. Produced by RGF Productions, the track sees Fetty crooning on the hook about his favorite trap queen and repping his clique, Remy Boys. Although raised on the East Coast, Wap's style and sound leans more heavily to the south, with musical influences such as Gucci Mane and Young Jeezy, and the Franchise Boys, among other acts.
Despite having less than two years experience under his belt as an artist, Fetty Wap has managed to attain a considerable amount of buzz, with his lady-friendly turn-up tune garnering heavy radio play in his hometown of New Jersey, as well as press opportunities with various media outlets. The success of Trap Queen' piqued the interest of legendary exec Lyor Cohen, who signed Fetty to his 300 Entertainment label last November, with plans for an album release sometime in 2015. With the release of his new effort 'RGF Island,' definitely keep an eye out (no pun intended) for the rapper's next move.
Undoubtedly rap's most fruitful talent base of the last decade, Atlanta has been a dominant force in the game for some time now. Responsible for what seems like 10 star rappers annually, the home of Freaknik is definitely on top and showing no signs of taking its foot off the pedal anytime soon. And homegrown talent OG Maco has earned his chance to step up to the plate as ATL's current star-in-waiting. Plying his trade by uploading tracks to SoundCloud, he first gained notoriety from his local hit, 'Road Running,' before hitting pay-dirt with his high-octane single, 'U Guessed It.'
His musical tastes range from rappers such as Lucadris to rock bands like the Devil Wears Prada. Maco has molded these influences together into a hodgepodge of nihilistic, youthful ethos. The rapper, who continues to display his work ethic with two quick-strike EPs ('OG Maco' and 'Breathe') and rocking various shows across the country, looks to be taking the leap from buzz-worthy newcomer to power player.
Female rap talent is hard to come by nowadays. Outside of Nicki Minaj, the game has been in a bit of a drought when it comes to certified hits courtesy of the ladies. Dej Loaf is on a mission to change that and is already on to more than a good start. Building her buzz on the Detroit underground scene for the past few years, the femme fatale caught on with her catchy, thugged-out sing-songy cut, 'Try Me,' which quickly transformed her from a virtual unknown to one of the most talked-about up and comers in just a matter of weeks.
With a style that pays homage to the pimp aesthetic of the Motor City -- without neglecting the gutter realities of life in the D -- the 23-year-old was considered a breath of fresh air for those tired of the cliche female rapper shtick. She inked a deal with Columbia Records last year, finished off the year strong with a high-profile appearance on the 'Detroit vs Everybody' track and released her latest body of work, 'Sell Sole.' The stage is set for Loaf to show what the game's been missing with her upcoming debut album this year.
Willow Smith Soars Above the Clouds on 'Heart'
Slick production, out-of-the-box lyrics and a trippy vibe have become Willow Smith‘s signature sound as of late, which she uses on the newly-released song ‘Heart.’
Produced by Chaotic, the short, spacey song is filled with floating keyboard sounds, airy background vocals and off-time drums while the Los Angeles native belts out surreal, heady lyrics that are difficult to comprehend.
“Tell me why I’m here right now, getting in a cloud / In hydrogen I jumps up… and mess up your planet,” she sings. “I don’t think it’s fair that you’re on Earth and I’m up up here making the stars and galaxies and planets.”
The famous teen has a stellar voice — a nice combination of highs and throatiness — and the production is solid too. But where Willow misses the mark is in her writing; the lyrical pictures she paints are all over the place — at least here. It’s likely what she planned to do. “I thought I’d post a little something celebrating the end of the chaotic time whilst I wasn’t able to log in this account,” wrote Willow on her SoundCloud page.
At 14, Will and Jada’s daughter has plenty of time to work on her craft. For one, it seems she has a strong desire to separate herself from the musical pack, which is impressive for someone her age.
Listen to Willow Smith’s ‘Heart’
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Lil Boosie Gets Roasted for Allegedly Photoshopping Son Into Pic
More than a few of Lil Boosie's Instagram followers have taken the Louisiana rapper to task for allegedly photoshopping his son into a picture of the two of them, with many cracking jokes about how he must never actually see his offspring if he has to manipulate pics in order to post a shot of them together.
Smack/URL Summer Madness 4 Warm Up: Uno Lavos vs. Young X (@unolavoz215 @streetstarnorbe)
This battle from Smack/URL's Summer Madness 4 weekend was a highly entertaining clash that blended good comedy with quality bars.
All Red Everything: Birdman Shows Off Decked Out Bugatti (@birdman5star)
Birdman may be in the middle of having issues with his Cash Money breadwinner Lil Wayne, but he clearly isn't letting the controversy slow down his spending habits, as the music industry mogul recently copped a brand new Bugatti and flaunted the impressive whip on Instagram.
URL's War Report Releases Ranks From Fan's Top 50 Battlers List (@streetstarnorbe @TheWarReportURL)
The War Report, self-proclaimed as "the most Unprofessional Network in Battle Rap," and "media arm of URL," recently released an interactive poll that allows fans to vote for whom they view as the best Battle Rappers in the world, currently.
Nike Air Flight Huarache 'White Ice'
A photo posted by éƒåŸŽ (@gc911) on Jan 7, 2015 at 8:38pm PST
Nike‘s commitment to comfort was witnessed early on with the entire Huarache line of shoes. The souped-up sandal-based sneaker is as groundbreaking as it ever was and with the new year comes new colorways. This one’s really got our attention.
The Nike Air Flight Huarache is given a white leather upper with a grey-and-black neoprene sock liner. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, in rounding things out stylistically, the minimalist take on color is met with an icy outsole that sends the look over the top.
While the forecast always seems to have ice in it these days, we’re not sure when Nike is dropping these icy gems. However, don’t let that stop you from checking a few shots of the chilly silhouette out below.
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A photo posted by éƒåŸŽ (@gc911) on Jan 7, 2015 at 8:39pm PST
Exclusive! Chubby Jag: My Beef With Meek Mill Never Went Beyond Rap (@CHUBBYJAG @CASSIDY_LARSINY)
Chubby Jag spoke about his past beef with Meek Mill in this clip from his exclusive interview with VladTV Battle Rap Journalist Michael Hughes.
Exclusive! Erick Sermon: The Hip-Hop Conversation Is Boring Right Now (@iamericksermon)
The legendary Erick Sermon sat down for an exclusive interview with VladTV and spoke on a few of his upcoming projects, as well as shared his opinion on the state of Hip-Hop.
Exclusive! Yung Berg: I'm Happy That Hazel E Moved On to Katt Williams (@therealyungberg @hazelebaby)
Producer and Love & Hip-Hop star Yung Berg sat down with VladTV for an exclusive interview where he confirmed that ex-lover Hazel E has in fact moved on with comedian Katt Williams.
Elderly Man Survives Brutal Beating After Failed Robbery in NYC
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Exclusive! Sheneka Adams: K. Michelle's Butt Looks Like "Eww!" (@iamshenekaadams)
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Exclusive! Crooked I: I Don't Know If Daylyt Is a Genius or a Comedian (@CrookedIntriago @daylyt2k)
Slaughterhouse spitter Crooked I sat down for an exclusive interview with VladTV where he shared his thoughts on battle rapper Daylyt, saying he's not sure if he's a genius or just a comedian.
Kevin Gates Admits to Having Sex With His Cousin [VIDEO]
Out of all the crazy hip-hop news you’ve heard this week, we promise you this one is definitely for the books.
Louisiana rapper Kevin Gates has revealed that he’s in a romantic relationship with his cousin, and believe it or not, he seems proud of it.
The ‘I Don’t Get Tired’ creator took to his Instagram account and explained why he’s having sexual relations with one of his family members. “N— be talking about, yeah, y’all look like brother and sister,” he said. “S— no. I’m f—in’ the s— out of her. Come to find out, she my cousin. Ya heard me. But I ain’t about to stop f—in’ with her. The p—- good and we click.”
Not surprisingly, the video quickly received a host of comments, blasting the the 28-year old. People called him everything from weird to incestuous. Here’s another thing that’s strange: even though Gates took to his own Instagram account and announced the peculiar news himself, he told those who spoke negatively about him to mind their own business.
“Man, y’all going to stay out my muthaf—in’ business,” he barked. “So you mean to tell me if you been f—-in’ with somebody for three months, everything beautiful and your grandmother come tell you one day, ‘You know, that’s your cousin.’ Y’all done got the hard part out the way. Why f— up a good thing?”
This is very strange reasoning to say the least.
Watch Kevin Gates admit to having sex with his cousin above.
Ion understand you niggas #bwa #idgt
A video posted by Kevin Gates (@iamkevingates) on Jan 7, 2015 at 12:41pm PST
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Exclusive! Daylyt: The 1 Man I'll F*** in 2015 Is T.I., I Know He's a Freak (@DAYLYT2K @tip)
Daylyt addressed the haters of his continued display of homosexual antics, and professed his desires for T.
adidas Originals Tubular ZX 8000 Hybrid
The adidas Originals Tubular continues to prove itself as the most versatile new design that the brand has come up with as of late. This time, the bare-bones runner gets a bit of a skeletal boost thanks to some assistance from its cousin, the adidas Originals ZX 8000.
The adidas Originals Tubular ZX 8000 Hybrid takes the elements of both shoes and mashes them together for a look that almost feels native. The midsole and toe-box are packed in that trademark Tubular comfort while a ZX 8000 mid-panel and heel play the support role. Taking things a step further, the insole has a bootie-like ankle extension for added support.
The sneakers aren’t currently available in the U.S., and while Luisaviaroma has them in stock, they aren’t available to be shipped. Looks like we’ll just have to wait and see if adidas loves us enough to give us access.
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