Posted 6/30/12 5:24 pm EST by Rahman Dukes in Interviews, Music News
By Sowmya Krishnamurthy
Chris Brown released a lyrical attack on Drake today over Chief Keef's "I Don't Like" beat. Chris' remix features several jabs at Drake, his music, appearance and reputation -- although Brown commends Drake's Young Money counterparts Lil' Wayne and Nicki Minaj--in lyrics: "One on one, what you scared bruh ...Them eyebrows, man them sh--ts is Yikes!" and "OVO you overdose, YOLO no, I live twice!" Listen below. Read More...
Posted 6/30/12 3:30 pm EST by Rahman Dukes in Music News
By Rob Markman
Yelawolf imagined that things would be different after he dropped his debut album Radioactive last November. The Alabama spitter aimed to be literally be active on radio, but his record company dropped the ball he says.
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Posted 6/30/12 12:52 pm EST by Rahman Dukes in Music News
By Rob Markman
The 2012 BET Awards aren’t the only thing cracking out in L.A. this weekend. On Friday (June 29) ASCAP honored Quincy Jones and Pharrell Williams at the 25th annual ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards.
Music’s brightest and most accomplished writers, producers and artists were in attendance. Quincy Jones took home the ASCAP Founders award, while Skateboard P waked off with the ASCAP Golden Note award, but they weren’t the only winners.
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Posted 6/29/12 10:42 pm EST by Rahman Dukes in Interviews, Music News
By Rob Markman
50 Cent just put a new meaning into the term 'man of steel'.
Riding around in a bulletproof SUV might seem a bit eccentric for some, but after getting shot nine times in 2000, moving around with that type of security became a standard for 50 Cent. Well, it seems the special sports utility vehicle may have saved Fif from serious injury after his car accident on Tuesday morning. Read More...
Posted 6/29/12 6:44 pm EST by Rahman Dukes in Music News
By Rob Markman
With a roster that boasts Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Drake and Tyga, it’s hard to contend with Cash Money’s power in the world of urban music. This is something that the folks at Billboard surely took into consideration when they compiled their inaugural Urban Power List and placed Cash Money co-founders and Co-CEO’s Bryan “Birdman” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams on the cover of their new issue.
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Posted 6/29/12 8:38 am EST by Rahman Dukes in Interviews, Music News
A day after releasing a promo pic for the upcoming The Man With The Iron Fists movie Wu-Tang Clan head RZA delivers on his promise to drop the trailer for his new film. The Quentin Tarantino produced kung-fu flick features actors Russell Crowe, Lucy Liu, Pam Grier and hits theaters later this fall.
Posted 6/29/12 8:37 am EST by Rahman Dukes in Interviews, Music News
Chief Keef's rise as hip-hop's most wanted rapper isn't sitting too well with his hometown brethren. Fellow Chicago MC Rhymefest is speaking out against the ill wills Keef has been spitting about in his raunchy raps. In a blog posted on Donnienicole.com 'Fest breaks down his personal feelings on Keef and his subject matter. Read More...
Posted 6/26/12 8:55 pm EST by Rahman Dukes in Interviews, Music News
Call it Maybach Music Super Tuesday. Earlier today the untouchable Maybach Music empire dropped their Self Made Vol. 2 album and to celebrate the release hip-hop's most wanted crew along with Kendrick Lamar unleash the video to the album's intro "Power Circle." The nine minute plus clip includes footage from Rick Ross' star-studded birthday party, this months past Hot 97 Summer Jam concert, the much hyped MMG press conference and more. Read More...
Posted 6/24/12 2:01 pm EST by Rahman Dukes in Interviews, Jam of the Week, Music News
With his Self Made Vol. 2 compilation album just two days away from hitting stores, Maybach Music head honcho Rick Ross dropped a gem on the rap world today when he unleashed the visual for his street anthem "So Sophisticated." The MTV JAM of The Week marks Ross' second video off his highly anticipated God Forgives I Don't album clearing the path for the July 31st release date. Read More...
Posted 6/22/12 12:53 am EST by Rahman Dukes in Interviews, Music News
"It's about damn time. It's about damn time," said now NBA champ LeBron James.
It was a bumpy ride to South Beach but in the end LeBron James made the right decision. Arguably one of the NBAs most scrutinized players in league history, LeBron silenced all naysayers when he led the Miami Heat to a 121-106 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the 2012 NBA championship in a crushing 4-1 series. Read More...
