Mar 31, 2014
Snoop Dogg's Uncle June Bug Passes Away After Bout With Cancer
We would like to send our deepest condolences to Snoop Dogg, Daz Dillinger and their extended families after the passing of Uncle June Bug.
Over the years June Bug became a fixture at Snoop's live shows when he would frequently take the stage and show off his dance moves
Several websites reported that June Bug died a week ago, but according to TMZ, he held on longer than doctors expected and passed away Sunday morning, March 30, from colon cancer.
Precious Paris - I'm A Boss (First Class Admission)
"B*tch I'm a boss I don't care what is costs/I don't shop at the mall, chick I get endorsed/Big money, big dreams, big a$ like a horse/Power Porsche, b*tch choke off my exhaust/I'm like Jaws, killlin' myself suicide doors blow off/Feelin myself this will never be yours," Paris raps over a blazing beat.
Fat Trel - How U Feel (Produced By Harry Fraud)
Fong-Sai-U,- Bad Guy
Washington D.C.-bred, California-based rapper/producer Fong-Sai-U presents the Gimante Nichols-directed video for "Bad Guy", the self-produced first single from his forthcoming album Ballads Of A Massacre. An underground hip-hop veteran, Fong has collaborated with Black Thought (click to stream "I Own This Microphone") who was an early mentor to Fong and took him on tour with The Roots. Fong also produced a song for Guru of Gang Starr on his solo album Bald Head Slick under his given name Divine (click to stream "O.G. Talk"). In 2011 Soulspazm Records released Fong's album A Soldier's Story (click for info) which featured Raheem DeVaughn and Res. "When I wrote 'Bad Guy' I was saying I'll do what I have to do to survive without changing who I am," says Fong. "I'm from Washington D.C. so I want y'all to see the lyrical side, not just the street side. The whole world got kilos if you let some of these rappers tell it. These corporations are money to me, not a car or chain." Ballads Of A Massacre is set for a late spring release
Infamuz - Heart Of A Champion,
Godz Chyld - Forever (EP)
Fleeta Partee,-"Dirtyrugz"
Seattle rapper Fleeta Partee presents the Notework-directed music video for "DirtyRugz", the Bean One-produced single from Fleeta's new album LifeMuzik Deux featuring Drake/Kendrick Lamar/50 Cent/De La Soul/DOOM producer Jake One, Vitamin D, TT, C-Note and Lord Sith. A child of Black Panther party members, Fleeta portrays his "big uncle" C.D. P. Green in "Dirtyrugz and the three trailers leading up to the video: "Hygiene 101" (watch), "The Seattle Shuffle" (watch) and "Mackin Lessons 101" (watch). "'Dirtyrugz' is slang/euphemism for drugs," says Fleeta. "The term ooriginated from the big homie Ishmael Butler of Shabazz Palaces. A dirty rug can be used to mask aesthetically unappealing spots in one's living space,as are drugs used to mask ones pain, anger, or sadness in their life. In the song 'Dirtyrugz' I give you true tales of drugs and the effect it had on my family as well as the community I grew up in -the central district of Seattle.
CeasRock - "Zero Gravity" EP
Chi City - "Here I Go"
J.ManifestO - "Live, Life & Love It"
Queens, NY emcee J. ManifestO presents the Charles Valencia & Fresco-directed music video for "Live, Life & Love It", the new Fate-produced single from his forthcoming album Vicariously Through Memories. Last year J. released his eponymous debut mixtape (click here to listen) featuring JohnNY U., MC Elijah Black, Khid 2che, A Will, Dom O Briggs and Top $ Raz. Vicariously Through Memories is set to feature Dom O Briggs, JohnNY U., Hoz Da Lyrisist, J. Monopoly, Supaman, and production from Wierddough, Clint Partie, Fate, Six, Vanilla, Mitch Hennessey, The Stuyvesants, Thelonious Martin, Elijah Sentine and PHROMSOPHA. "This song was inspired by me trying to deflect all of negative people, as well as my own negative thoughts," says J. about the single. "As we all do, I aspire for my life to be as fruitful for others as it is prosperous. And I believe this song reflects these sentiments.
mUsa - "Blue Blood ft. NDGO
16-year-old New Jersey-residing St. Louis native mUsa presents "Blue Blood", his self-produced new single featuring Atlanta emcee NDGO. Due to his father's job, mUsa moved lots as a child between Missouri and parts of New Jersey and listened to everything from Outkast to Miles Davis to Linkin Park. About "Blue Blood", he says "these are the details of a spiritual and mental struggle that arise when reaching one's dream. I greatly detail how I may never be able to reach my goal of being able to live on earth forever through music, but I will die trying to fulfill it. The beat I produced was inspired by the song 'Eyes' by Pat Martino."
Ca$h Cow - Love Hate Thing
Y-Roc - GITC
Harn SOLO - Stylin
Vers'tyle, "Control (Evolution)"
Quickie Mart - "A** Rotation"
Chris Clarke -"Constantly Always/More Than Just"
Chi City - "Ordinary Girl", featuring YP
Mar 30, 2014
Kirko Bangz - Love Rihanna
Kirko Bangz is not trying to hide his infatuation for Rihanna. The Houston rapper usesDrake's "Girls Love Beyonce" instrumental to spit game at Riri. This is off of Kirko's newProgression 4 mixtape, available for free from Datpiff.
Chicago Rapper Lil Marc Killed Days After Releasing Music Video Dissing OTF 'No Competition' [Video/Pics]
The Chicago streets have turned into a war zone. Many rappers with gang ties have been caught up in the violence.
On Friday, March 28, 20-year old rapper Lil Marc of the Young Money 051 crew was killed after being shot in the head while standing at a bus stop in Washington Park.
A witness saw someone with an extended clip shoot Marc, real name Marc Campbell. The witness ran for cover and couldn't identify the shooter, but did see him drive away in a silver minivan with Florida license plates.
Lil Marc
Marc's death comes just days after he released a music video entitled "No Competition,"where he disses Lil Durk's OTF (Only The Family) crew.
He begins the song by dissing dead OTF members.
“Baldy pack, Moski pack, Tayski pack, Lil Rob pack, woke up, ate a bowl of Trix, I was blowing on D Thang, riding down to Steve Drive/Think I’m finna Odee/Took a trip to L’A while Kita, man, she throat me. Mask up n*gga guns go click clack/f*ck P street I ain't with that chit chat/BDK I'm with that, hollow tips yeah they'll knock off the fitted cap."
He later references deceased OTF affiliate J Money.
Deceased Chicago rappers Jerome "Jmoney" Wood (left) and Leonard "L'A Capone" Anderson
“Mask up, young n*ggas on dummy, catch you in broad day leave em like J Money.”
Marc leaves behind a pregnant girlfriend.
Troy Ave On Fraud MC's: "If U Say U Sold Drugs & Didn't You'll Do Anything 2 Win, Even Suck A D*ck"
WE NEED LIE DETECTOR TEST FOR THESE ARTIST. A little exaggeration 4 entertainment is ok I guess but OUT RIGHT LYING is disrespectful to fans
— TROY AVE B$B (@TroyAve) March 29, 2014
In the early days of hip hop everything was about being authentic. A rapper didn't have to come from a rough background to be successful. All fans demanded was that you kept it 100. Somewhere over the last ten years that seems to have changed.
For Brooklyn, New York rapper Troy Ave, that's not acceptable. He addressed the issue on Twitter and promised to expose the frauds on his next album.
"Some people do songs with anybody they have no morals & dont stand 4 $HiT. THAT'S DIK RIDING. I don't stand next to heat. I CREATE THE HEAT," Troy wrote on the social networking platform. "I DON'T RESPECT NO OUT RIGHT LYING A$ RAPPERS! IF YOU WOULD SAY U SOLD DRUGS AND U DIDN'T YOU'LL DO ANYTHING 2 win EVEN SUCK A D*CK. WE NEED LIE DETECTOR TEST FOR THESE ARTIST. A little exaggeration 4 entertainment is ok I guess but OUT RIGHT LYING is disrespectful to fans. TROY AVE x B$B is that brand you can trust N Believe in. I'll Never disrespect the fans with No Chucc $HiT #RespectTheSupporters."
AND HOW DO THE HOMEBOYS & ENTOURAGE OF THESE CHUCC A$ n#ggaz feel championing a Fraud? Too Many MC GUSTO'S. i'll address em on my new album
— TROY AVE B$B (@TroyAve) March 29, 2014
Warning shots fired!
Love & Hip Hop Star Benzino Shot By His Nephew Gai Scott At His Mother's Funeral In Duxbury, MA *Story Updated* [Video]
Rapper and Love and Hip Hop star Benzino was reportedly shot during his mother's funeral procession in Duxbury, Massachusetts
Adam Harding, a reporter for Boston's Channel 7 News, confirmed that the 48-year old former owner of The Source was the victim.
It's an all around tragedy for Benzino's family. Upon learning of his mother's death he captioned a photo of himself with her.
"God knows I have been through alot in my life," he wrote. "BUT EVERY INCH OF GOOD, KINDNESS AND LOVE IN MY SOUL IS BECAUSE OF THIS WOMAN, A BIG PART OF ME IS LOST NOW AND I WILL NEVER BE THE SAME, MA WORDS CANT EXPRESS MY LOVE FOR YOU.I WILL MISS EVERY BREATHING MOMENT, I DONT KMOW HOW I WILL CONTINUE KNOWING YOU ARE NOT HERE. Im lost."
The Boston Globe is reporting that the shooting took place on I-95 this morning around 11:55 a.m.
Benzino pictured with his mother Mary Scott
Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz issued a statement that said the victim was taken to South Shore Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
State Police Spokesman David Procopio said an argument between family members sparked the shooting. A person driving a Bentley shot the driver of red Dodge SUV. The shooting victim exited his car. A passerby took him to the Duxbury Police Department. He was later transported to the hospital.
The shooter was arrested and charged with armed assault with intent to murder. The police have not released the name of the shooter or the victim,
Benzino, real name Raymond Scott, has been in the music business since 1984. He's recorded with The Almighty RSO, Made Men and others.
The rapper is also known for past feuds with Eminem, 50 Cent, Julia Beverly of Ozone Magazine and Kim Osario of The Source.
**UPDATE**
Channel 7 News WHDH is now reporting that Benzino was shot by his 36-year old nephew, Gai Scott. Benzino suffered several gunshot wounds and is hospitalized in stable condition.
Family members say the two have had issues with each other for some time. After the shooting the rest of the family continued on to the funeral. Father William Williams noticed blood on the hearse when it arrived
"I said to one of the guys: 'There's blood on the hearse.' There was an incident along the way," Williams said. "The family was there. They were mourning somebody they loved who died so they didn't want to talk cops and robbers."
Because the original hearse was now a part of a crime scene another one had to called out after the funeral to transport Mary Scott's body.
Gai Scott will be arraigned Monday in Plymouth District Court
Floyd Mayweather Jr. Drops $1 Million On One Of A Kind Diamond Watch [Pics]
They don't call him "Money May" for nothing. Floyd Mayweather Jr. has put in the hard work during his rise to become one of the best boxers in history and he's paid handsomely for it. He's currently the WBC welterweight champion, WBC super welterweight champion and the WBA super welterweight champion.
Floyd recently decided to splurge on a $1 million watch designed by Rafaello and Co. According to TMZ, the only part of the time piece not covered in Russian cut diamonds is the white gold hands and leather band.
Floyd owns the trademark on the design meaning it can't be duplicated without his permission.
The champ returns to the ring on May 3, to defend his welterweight belt against Marcos Maidana at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Papoose Says He's More Gifted Than Jay Z "More Power To Him, But He's Not Better Than Me."
Papoose has never been afraid to speak his mind. The Brooklyn, New York emcee believes strongly in his lyrical ability and he refuses to take a backseat to any rapper, including fellow Brooklynite, Jay Z.
“Nobody is better than me — Jay-Z, nobody,” Pap told the New York Daily News. “None are more lyrically inclined than me. None of them. I’m definitely the king of New York. I am the greatest out of New York. When I look in the mirror, I don’t see Jay Z — I see Papoose. More power to him, but he’s not better than me. My pen game is the most immaculate. I bring the most to the table on every level, concept, substance.”
Pap is anxiously waiting for his wife, Remy Ma, to be released from prison on July 31. A day he understandably says will be "very special" for him.
In the meantime he plans to continue putting out new music.
“I’m going to release a body of music every month. I don’t feel like there’s no artist out there doing that," he added
Flatbush Zombies - Don't Do Drugs Kids
Check out the latest from Flatbush Zombies. The Brooklyn, New York trio get production from The Architect on "Don't Do Drugs, Kids."
Birdman On Nicki Minaj's New Album: "We Expect This To Be One Of The Biggest"
Nicki Minaj is preparing to release a new album later this year. The Pink Print is highly anticipated, both within the YMCMB camp and by the rapper's fans.
Cash Money CEO, Birdman believes the project will include some of Nicki's best work to date.
"For the new album, she's doing what she feels like doing and we're supporting her," Baby told Billboard. "You hear a lot of growth in her music. She's coming confident and hard. We expect for this to be one of the biggest [albums] from her. It's more rap. This album is going to have a little bit of everything but more rap. I am sure some of the team will be on it. She's still doing her thing, then getting features on it. She's definitely coming this year. She hasn't picked a date yet. What she did for Young Money is totally different then what she's doing for her album. She's more girly-er. 'Tha Carter V' will definitely come before Nicki's [album]."
Kirko Bangz - Progression 4 [Free Mixtape Stream/Download]
Tracklist:
1.Intro
2.Hoe Ft. YG / Yo Gotti
3.Money Baby
4.They Dont Know
5.Walk Thru
6.Show Me
7.Check Me Out Ft. Killa Kyleon
8.The Worst
9.Dont Matter To Me
10.F*** U Ft. Propain
11.Nae Nae
12.Love Rihanna
Wiz Khalifa - Ziplock (Weedmix)
Mar 28, 2014
Rick Ross Talks Personal Doobie Roller On Chelsea Lately [VIDEO]
Rick Ross stopped by Chelsea Lately Thursday night (March 27) for a lighthearted sit-down, where theMastermind rapper talked about his new personal blunt-roller assistant, among other things.
Chelsea Handler began the interview by stroking The Bawse's ego and complimenting his beard and body. Ross touched on his new album and briefly commented on his beef with 50 Cent, before the host wittily turned their encounter into a funny one. The rapper then found himself talking about extending his Wingstop franchise and hiring a green-eyed beauty, who specializes in rolling blunts, as his personal assistant.
"This chick I met -- she actually was at a dispensary -- had beautiful green eyes. She was just rolling them perfectly," gloated Ross. "I said 'Wow, come do that for me.'"
Geto Boys' Bushwick Bill Speaks On Dying & Coming Back To Life [VIDEO]
Nardwuar today brings us another humorous episode featuring Bushwick Bill of the Geto Boys. In it we find out the rapper once died and came back to life.
The self-proclaimed breakdancing genius, who was into graffiti, b-boying and deejaying before he ever found out he could rap, admits he started out as a dancer in New York at the "Swatch Watch" competition (whatever that is). After explaining the covers on a few vintage vinyls, the Jamaican MC reveals he's the only person in the world with both a birth and death certificate.
"Yeaaa. When I lost my eye, I died in June 19, 1991 at approximately 4:35. And I didn't come to [life] 'til [I was] in the morgue after 7 o'clock.
Once the pint-sized lyricist resurrected, he urinated on the cop that was standing beside his casket. Because who doesn't have to use the bathroom after a good night's rest,
No Malice Exclaims That There Won't Be A New Clipse LP [VIDEO]
Who knew that Clipse's No Malice and Pusha T loved to pull at fans' heartstrings? The likelihood of new album from the Virginia duo has been the topic of discussion for some time, but the older of the brothers Thorton laid that to rest during a discussion with RapZilla at SXSW in Austin, Tex.
"People keep asking me about this Clipse album. I've been very clear. I've been very consistent from the beginning. I don't know why I have to keep answering this question, but I don't do that music anymore," No Malice said in a fit of frustration.
Citing that monotony isn't a sign of growth, the Virginia native explained that he never plans to make another Clipse project. Sorry guys.
Like past times he's spoken on hitting the studio with his brother again, fans are probably holding on to that last ounce of hope that No Malice is bluffing. But here's some advice folks. Build a bridge and get over the idea of another Clipse LP ever releasing.
Besides, with No Malice clearly in a different head space (much different than his previous religious disposition), the project wouldn't be comparable to the duo's classics from yesteryear anyway.
Beyoncé & Jay Z Perform At Final "Mrs. Carter Show World Tour" Show [VIDEO]
Beyoncé closed a year long chapter in her life last night at the "Mrs. Carter Show World Tour" closer in Lisbon, Portugal. The packed out MEO Arena was treated to a surprise, as Jay Z came out to perform he and his wife's mega hit "Drunk In Love."
It's a movie each time the married couple give a live rendition of the Detail-produced record. But this time was a bit more special, since it marks the end of tour that hit North America, South America, Europe, and Australia during a whopping 132 show journey that began April 2013.
Needless to say the Queen Bey was emotional. "This has been an incredible tour," she began as tears began to well up. "We started a year ago, and I wanna say this has been such a journey. In the past year, we've been through so much together, the Super Bowl, shooting the videos, all of these shows."
Beyoncé would go on to thank her fans for supporting her throughout the years, as her band backed her. See footage of the songstress and hubby Jay Z performing "Drunk In Love
Lil Wayne's 'Tha Carter V' Album Gets Pushed Back [Video]
Lil Wayne's Tha Carter V album won't arrive in stores on May 5, as previously expected. Weezy's manager Cortez Bryant recently spoke with Never Not Dope TV and revealed the news.
“You know I push dates back and s***, so I’m not gonna release that date until I really, really, really know what it really, really, really is,” Cortez said.
The highly anticipated project is still due out this year. We'll update you when the new release date is announced
Rap Group Migos Involved In Miami Shootout, Bodyguard Injured [Video/Pics]
An altercation led to a shootout between Atlanta rap group Migos and an unknown party Friday morning, March 28, in Miami.
The group, consisting and rappers Quavo, Takeoff and Offset, were scheduled to perform at Club Iguana in Broward County. A disagreement led to them leaving without performing.
While en route back to their hotel at 3:30 a.m. a car pulled alongside their van and opened fire. One of the group members returned fire. During the shootout one of the group's bodyguard was hit in the leg. He was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital.
"They were supposed to be performing at Cafe Iguanas in Broward and apparently for whatever reason there was an altercation or disagreement with management and they didn't perform, so as they were driving southbound on I-95, according to the witnesses in the van, a dark vehicle pulled along side them and opened fire," Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Joe Sanchez told WVSN 7 News. "A member of the group was in possession of his personal handgun and he returned fire."
Migos is best known for their hit record "Versace." This story is still developing
Sean Kingston's Bentley Repossessed At Hollywood Hotel [Video
Sean Kingston fell victim to the repo man Wednesday night, March 26, in Hollywood, California. The singer's white Bentley was valet parked in front of the Mandarin Hotel when it was spotted by a tow truck driver on a mission.
Within minutes the car was being hauled off. Sean and his crew tried to argue that payments on the vehicle were current, but the repo crew wasn't having it.
Sean left the hotel without his ride. He was spotted later at a club in another ride.
Sean Kingston -- Loses His Bentley to the Repo Man
Smoke DZA Ft. Cam'Ron - Ghost Of Dipset
Smoke DZA links up with The Diplomats boss Cam'Ron for a new song entitled "Ghost of Dipset." This is off of DZA's forthcoming album, Dream.ZONE.Achieve, which will be released on April 1.
DJ Cassidy Ft. R. Kelly - Make The World Go Round
DJ Cassidy is preparing to release his debut album, Paradise Royale, later this year via Columbia Records. The project will feature Robin Thicke, R. Kelly, Jessie J, Kelly Rowland, Chic, Earth, Wind & Fire, Kool & the Gang, Cee-Lo Green, Usher, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, John Legend and Estelle.
Today we get our first listen to "Make The World Go Round" featuring Kels
Pharrell Williams & Adidas Announce Partnership [Video]
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Pharrell Williams continues to add to his business portfolio. The super producer/rapper will be designing a line for Adidas Originals
.@adidas are pleased to announce a partnership w/ @pharrell. The 1st#adidasOriginals x Pharrell gear drops in summer pic.twitter.com/SN5G0jqmRG
— adidas Originals (@adidasoriginals) March 27, 2014
adidas announced today a long term partnership with musical super star Pharrell Williams. The first adidas Originals x Pharrell Williams products will debut in the Summer of 2014.
This is also the first time adidas has partnered with a designer who owns their own textile company. adidas will collaborate with Williams' Bionic Yarn coming from The Vortex Project; an initiative with Parley for the Oceans to turn plastic debris from the oceans into yarn and fabric. Bionic Yarn will be used in some of Pharrell's upcoming adidas Originals products.
"Working with an iconic brand like adidas is such an incredible opportunity. From the classic track suit, to growing up in Virginia wearing Stan Smiths, adidas has been a staple in my life. Their pieces are timeless. This is an exciting partnership for both me and for Bionic Yarn." Pharrell Williams
adidas welcomes Pharrell into its family and is looking forward to a long lasting relationship with this extraordinary artist.
"I am truly thrilled to work with Pharrell. He is a pop-culture icon that never fails to inspire, not just through his musical talent and craft, but through his many other interests. He is the perfect fit for the multi-faceted company that is adidas." Dirk Schoenberger, Global Creative Director, adidas Sport Style Division
Pastor Ma$e's Parishioners Say He's A Fake Who Used The Church To Further His Rap Career
Ma$e or Pastor Mason Betha, as he's known in church has straddled the fence between being a preacher and a rapper for years now and some of his parishioners are fed up with it.
According to TMZ, Ma$e is being accused of being a fraud who has used the church to further his career as a rapper.
From day one he's preached about the virtues of marriage and cited his 12-year union to Twyla Betha as an example of how following his word would help mend his church goer's marital problems. He's even written a book series entitled What Do You Do After I Do.
Despite filing for divorce in January, then withdrawing the legal documents several week later, Ma$e has continued to counsel members about the sanctity of marriage, but has never addressed his own problems.
Parishioners believe that's just another example of the pastor being a hypocrite. They are discussing no longer funding his El Elyon International Church, which has locations in Atlanta and Phoenix.
Mar 27, 2014
50 Cent Believes Drake Vs. Jay Z Beef Is Just Starting, Will Rihanna & Beyonce Get Involved? Talks Columbus Short, Lloyd Banks, Master P, Eminem, Thumbs Down Face Tats & Skinny Jeans & More [Audio]
50 Cent took over The Russ Parr Morning Show on Tuesday, March 25. The show was highly entertaining as 50 covered a variety of topics.
The G-Unit mogul spoke on the Drake vs. Jay Z beef, Columbus Short's trouble with the law, grills, face tattoos not being gangster, not liking skinny jeans, the concept of Animal Ambition, Eminem, making G-Unit Records the go-to label, Interscope, SMS Audio headphones, the negative aspects of success, upcoming film and TV projects, the type of woman he's attracted to, Master P funding his first tour and more
Keyshia Cole Hits The Studio With R. Kelly & Scott Storch [Pics]
Keyshia Cole is hard at work on her sixth studio album. The talented singer is getting some assistance from the one and only R. Kelly on the project.
Keyshia posted the photo of the two of them in the studio together. She's also been in the lab with super producer Scott Storch.
#JuicyJ #BirdStunnaMan #Future #Wale and #NuttSo RT @A25888: @keyshiacoleany features on the new album to look out for?
— Keyshia Cole (@KeyshiaCole) March 25, 2014
Other features on the forthcoming album include Juicy J, Wale, Birdman and Future
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