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Wiz Khalifa, French Montana Take Over Heineken Red Star Access Tour

Posted 9/16/12 4:01 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

Last night Pittsburgh playa Wiz Khalifa and Bronx bomber French Montana hit Pier 36 on South Street to put on a show to remember for the Heineken Red Star Access Tour in lower Manhattan. With loads of Heinekens on deck, Wiz and French handled the musical duties backed by some of the finest record spinners including DJ Clark Kent and mixtape guru Big Mike.

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Will Chris Lighty’s Death Lay Hip-Hop Feuds To Rest?

Posted 9/6/12 5:12 pm EST by in Music News

The homegoing ceremony for hip-hop manager Chris Lighty not only provided closure for his family and friends who were shocked by his untimely death last week but may have also laid to rest a few notable hip-hop beefs that was displayed by the turnout at his funeral. Read More...

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Gucci Mane Premieres His 'Plain Jane' Video With T.I. And Rocko

Posted 9/2/12 5:37 pm EST by in Music News

It’s Gucci time. On Sunday (September 2), MTV Jams got the green light to premiere Gucci Mane’s new “Plain Jane” remix video with Rocko and T.I.

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Jay-Z Gets Brotherly Love From President Obama At Made In America Fest

Posted 9/1/12 11:06 pm EST by in Music News

PHILADELPHIA — Hip-hop's ambassador, Jay-Z, successfully launched his first-ever Made In America Festival on Saturday (September 1) in Philly, delivering on his promise to put on a buzzed-about show. Serving as the bill's closer on day 1, King Hov flexed his executive power, sharing the stage with his Throne partner, Kanye West and 'Ye's G.O.O.D. Music family, as well as his Roc-A-Fella homeys Memphis Bleek, Freeway, the Young Gunz, Swizz Beatz and ... President Barack Obama (seriously, the POTUS turned up). Read More...

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Nas Toasts To The Good Life In 'Bye Baby' Video

Posted 8/30/12 10:24 pm EST by in Music News

By Rob Markman

It’s hard to say goodbye, but Nas has clearly moved on. It’s been two years since God’s Son and his ex-wife Kelis finalized their divorce, but with his latest music video the multiplatinum rap icon kisses his old life good bye and toasts to a new beginning.

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Lil Wayne Debuts Supra Sneaker Line In Vegas

Posted 8/21/12 10:45 am EST by in Music News

A few months back Lil Wayne teased a new sneaker line, eventually revealing it as a collaboration with Supra, and on Monday night (August 20) he premiered the new kicks in Las Vegas. Read More...

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Lil Wayne's Dedication 4 Gets Delayed

Posted 8/16/12 4:14 pm EST by in Music News

Lil Wayne fans are looking forward to the skateboard-rapper's upcoming Dedication 4 Gangsta Grillz mixtape but they'll have to wait a little bit longer. Read More...

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T.I., 2 Chainz Meet During RapFix Live

Posted 8/15/12 8:11 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

You never know what can happen during our weekly RapFix Live show. It's imperative that fans tune in to the ultimate destination for all things hip-hop. For example, earlier today during our sitdown with the T.I., the King of the South ran into a familiar face and fellow ATLien, 2 Chainz upon his exit. The moment wasn't caught on our live chat but we got your back with all of the behind the scenes action.

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Rick Ross Scoops Antonique Smith For 'Amsterdam' Video

Posted 8/14/12 12:54 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

Bosses tend to live an extravagant life and Maybach Music head honcho Rick Ross plans to do no different. Rozay vowed that he plans to shoot visuals for each track off his God Forgives I Don't album and from the looks of it he's doing a pretty darn good job of keeping true to his word. For his latest video Ross taps hottie Antonique Smith to play the role of his lovely lady in the Dre Films directed (un)cut. Maybach signee Maybach O and YMCMB rapper Tyga also make an appearances. It's the red light district!

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MTV JAM Of The Week: 2 Chainz 'I Love Dem Strippers' Featuring Nicki Minaj

Posted 8/13/12 2:15 pm EST by in Interviews, Jam of the Week, Music News, RapFix Live

You know how the old saying goes, "if it ain't aint broke then don't fix it." So for 2 Chainz' latest video he get's Nicki Minaj and the two head back to the strip club for his video "I Love Dem Strippers." The MTV JAM of The Week is perfect timing for the artist formerly known as Tity Boi as his debut album Based On A Tru Story hits shelves tomorrow. The following day 2 Chainz will make a special appearance on our weekly RapFix Live show with Sway. So be sure to send your questions and Chainz will answer them live on-air. RapFix Live, this Wednesday at 4 PM EST right here on RapFix!

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