Posted 2/12/13 10:43 am EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News
J. Cole originally intended to drop his sophomore album Born Sinner on his 28th birthday (January 28) but we're well aware that at least three delays are standard for studio releases, so the Roc Nation rapper is gifting his fans with the new EP, Yours Truly, instead. Read More...
Posted 2/10/13 11:51 pm EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News
Nas has been nominated for 13 Grammy Awards thus far in his career, and while it seemed like Sunday would be the night he finally took home a trophy, the Queensbridge rapper still walked away empty handed. Read More...
Posted 2/10/13 6:56 pm EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News
Drake “Started From The Bottom,” made his way to the top, and finally picked up his first Grammy for Best Rap Album with Take Care at Sunday night’s awards, but of course, the honor was handed out before the 8p.m. broadcast officially began. We truly hope Kanye West never shows up again. Read More...
Posted 2/8/13 2:10 pm EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News
50 Cent's classic debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin' celebrated its 10th anniversary on February 6, and the Queens-bred mogul definitely got a bit sentimental about it. He promised that he would release a new song to commemorate the moment, and so he did. Check out the video for "Financial Freedom" above and Fif's accompanying message below. Read More...
Posted 2/8/13 1:26 pm EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News
Rick Ross hasn't made any public appearances since a still-unidentified gunman targeted him in Fort Lauderdale almost two weeks ago. Friends and collaborators like Pusha T and Ace Hood have assured MTV News that the MMG CEO has been spending most of his time in the studio as things settle down, but he was finally spotted out in Los Angeles yesterday. Read More...
Posted 2/8/13 11:38 am EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News
What are the top five ways to recognize someone from Detroit? Danny Brown appears on this week’s episode of MTV’s Week in Jams, and according to the Motor City rapper, an affinity for chilli fries and partying in parking lots is a dead giveaway. Read More...
Posted 2/7/13 6:05 pm EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News
It seemed like Meek Mill had washed his hands of this Cassidy beef, saying that he didn't plan on dropping anymore diss tracks, but we guess it's a different story when it's an impromptu jab. During a visit to Hot 107.9's Q Deezy Show Meek freestyled over a couple of beats and threw a few shots at his fellow Philly rapper. Read More...
Posted 2/7/13 10:15 am EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News
Michelle Williams has made it a point to not directly respond to Keyshia Cole's criticism of her Super Bowl performance (although Destiny's Child fans have certainly held her down with their own outrage), but a new message on her Facebook page seems to hold a subtle message for Cole. Read More...
Posted 2/6/13 3:00 pm EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News
Bow Wow's upcoming Greenlight 5 mixtape will include features from Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar and more. Check out the full tracklist after the jump. Read More...
Posted 2/6/13 2:51 pm EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News
50 Cent's debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin' celebrates its 10-year anniversary on February 6, and the folks over at ThisIs50 have broken down the music mogul's success over the past decade in a handy infograph. 30 million albums sold, 62 music videos filmed, 15 artists signed and 19 movie roles? Nothing to scoff at. See the graph below and watch 50 break down GRODT tracks here. Read More...
