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Mac Miller's Indie LP 'Blue Slide Park' To Debut At No. 1

Posted 11/10/11 3:37 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

(MTV's 'First Date' with Mac Miller)

Pittsburgh rapper Malcolm “Mac Miller” McCormick has amassed quite the following in his short but skyrocketing career. With YouTube hits numbering in the millions, a million-plus followers on Twitter and a fast growing Facebook fan page (not to mention his recent Billboard cover story) the 19-year-old is proof positive that social media plays an important part in gathering a supportive fan base. Now, he's set to have the first no. 1 indie release since Tha Dogg Pound's Dogg Food dropped in 1995. Read More...

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DMX Talks Escaping From Prison On Dr. Drew’s 'Lifechangers'

Posted 11/10/11 1:23 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

To say that rapper Earl “DMX” Simmons has had a troubled past, would be quite an understatement. The Yonkers, New York native has admitted several times in past interviews that his adolescence was spent in and out of jail--a trend that has followed the gruff-voiced rapper well into his adulthood. Battling with drug addiction and the law has become the hallmark of Simmons’ career, and yesterday X joined mild-mannered TV personality and addiction specialist Dr. Drew on his daytime program Lifechangers, to discuss his legal issues and personal woes. X even took the time to mentor a youth heading down a similarly violent path. Read More...

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R. Kelly's 'Soula Coaster' Memoir Delayed Until Spring

Posted 11/10/11 8:00 am EST by in Music News, Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are

It appears that veteran R&B singer-songwriter and producer, R. Kelly, will add a new feather to his already crowded cap, when the Chicago native releases his autobiography--whether that's next week, or next year. The book was originally announced for a November 15 drop date, then it was suddenly pushed back a few months. Armed with the clever title Soula Coaster: The Story Of Me, Kelly will be co-authoring with award-winning novelist and writer David Ritz. Fans and detractors alike have turned news of the release into heated debated on Twitter. Read More...

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Meek Mill Drops 'I'ma Boss (Remix)' W/ Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, T.I., Swizz Beatz

Posted 11/9/11 10:48 am EST by in Music News

Maybach Music Group's foot soldier Meek Mill already had a smash on his hands with the Self Made Vol. 1 single "I'ma Boss," produced by Roc Nation signee Jahlil Beats, featuring Rick Ross. After blazing radio stations all summer long, Meek Mill gives the hit some new life, adding T.I., Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Birdman, Swizz Beatz and DJ Khaled on the heavy-hitting remix. Read More...

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Heavy D Remembers Joe Frazier In Final Tweets

Posted 11/8/11 9:08 pm EST by in Music News

As news of Dwight “Heavy D” Myers’ sudden and tragic death rippled through the web on Tuesday afternoon, fans of the Mount Vernon, New York native expressed their dismay via social media. As a popular fixture on Twitter, Heavy D’s online presence was as outsized as his celebrated girth and he often engaged his 150,000-plus followers. Heavy D’s final message “BE INSPRIED” was posted on Monday (November 7) and it was indicative of the rapper’s positive outlook and tweeting style. Read More...

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Drake Isn't A Big Fan Of Twitter And Tumblr

Posted 11/8/11 2:12 pm EST by in Music News

Although much of Drake’s initial buzz was built via the Internet, the Take Care rapper is not a huge fan of social media networks such as Tumblr and Twitter. In his cover story for this month’s issue of The Source, Drake opens up about his disdain for some aspects of social media, explaining that fans--or, more accurately, detractors--often use the anonymity to be venomous.

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Drake Prepping New Mixtape 'Y.O.L.O.' With Rick Ross

Posted 11/7/11 4:53 pm EST by in Music News

Young Money's breakout star was not impervious to the dreaded album leak cycle—Take Care hit the net late Sunday night, and has continued to trend since then—but Drake still has a few tricks up his sleeve. In a recent interview with XXL, the Toronto heartthrob and former teen television star revealed plans to roll out a joint mixtape with Maybach Music CEO boss Rick Ross, titled Y.O.L.O. (You Only Live Once). Read More...

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Game Isn't A Suspect In Murder Of Brick Squad Associate RoseMo

Posted 11/4/11 6:07 pm EST by in Music News

Compton rapper, Game, has been embroiled in many a public feud in the past, with heated exchanges spilling over onto his very active Twitter timeline. A recent foe, Jomo “RoseMo” Zambia, alleged that he fought and defeated Game in front of his son while the rapper shopped in Los Angeles’ Fox Hills Mall, so when RoseMo died this week, suspicions were raised. Zambia was shot in the arm and torso while driving in Inglewood on Wednesday (November 2) causing him to crash into an unmarked police cruiser, but according to police statements, Game is not considered a suspect. Read More...

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2 Chainz Lands A Feature In 'Forbes' To Discuss 'Forbes Musik'

Posted 11/3/11 12:12 am EST by in Interviews, Music News

Back in 1997 2 Chainz (then known as Tity Boi) and his group Playaz Circle scored a hit with their track “Duffle Bag Boy,” alongside Lil Wayne. Since then the Atlanta rapper has acquired a new alias, landed features from T.I. and Jadakiss and dropped two recent mixtapes including this week’s T.R.U.REALigion. His most recent and surprising feature, however, was in Forbes magazine. Read More...

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Yelawolf Issues A Challenge To Machine Gun Kelly

Posted 11/2/11 11:13 am EST by in Interviews, Music News


Eminem and his Shady Records crew were the unofficial champs of the cypher session during this year’s BET Hip-Hop Awards. Alabama rapper Yelawolf made a memorable contribution to the scene-stealing segment, but since the show aired Catfish Billy’s bars on white rappers have attracted some scrutiny. The line in question— “Plenty of white boys to pick from this year/But before you pick a pepper you better pick up your heater”— didn’t call out any names but Bad Boy signee Machine Gun Kelly has claimed that the line was aimed at him. Now, Yelawolf does have something to say to MGK. Read More...

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