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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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DJ Khaled, Meek Mill Say Rick Ross Is Resting, Doing 'Great'

Posted 10/30/11 1:52 am EST by in Interviews, Music News

By Nadeska Alexis

Earlier this month Rick Ross suffered from two seizures, which sent the hip-hop community into a slight panic. Eventually it was confirmed that the Maybach Music CEO is recovering just fine but concerns about his health still linger. Ross’ Twitter account remained silent from October 14 until October 28 when he announced his to return to the social media site with the tweet “#thebossisback.” The Miami rapper has not revealed specific details about the incident, but both Meek Mill and DJ Khaled have addressed Ross’ health with Khaled telling MTV News, “Ross is doing great man, you’re gonna hear from him real soon.” Read More...

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Young Jeezy And T.I. Shoot 'F.A.M.E.' Video In Atlanta

Posted 10/29/11 9:21 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

While fans impatiently await the release of Young Jeezy’s delayed TM 103: Hustlerz Ambition album, they can at least look forward to upcoming visuals for the T.I.-featured single “F.A.M.E. (Fake Muthaf-ck-s Envy).” Tip joined Jeezy on a closed set in Atlanta on Saturday (October 29) where they filmed their respective segments for the clip. Hip-hop record executive Kevin Lies was present for the shoot, where T.I. wrapped his filming session first. TM 103 is currently set to drop on December 20. The LP will be accompanied by an uncut version of Hustlerz Ambition, a film that charts Jeezy’s rise to the top.

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Vybz Kartel To Cool Heels in Jail Until Bail Decision Next Week

Posted 10/28/11 4:01 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

By Gil Kaufman

Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel (born Adidja Palmer) will stay behind bars until at least next Wednesday, when a judge will decide whether to grant the singer bail as he awaits trial on two murder cases.

According to the Jamaican Gleaner, that's when the judge in the case will make a ruling on the bail request made by Kartel's attorney's on Thursday. But, before that, Kartel will be back in gun court on Monday in connection with the second murder charge that recently brought against him. In that case, he is accused in the death of Clive "Lizard" Williams.

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Prodigy And Lil Wayne Talked Future Collaboration In Prison

Posted 10/28/11 12:39 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News, RapFix Live

This past Wednesday’s (October 26) episode of RapFix Live featured appearances from veteran Queens rappers Mobb Deep and longtime Memphis rhyme-slinger Gangsta Boo. While posted up on the red couch next to Sway, Mobb Deep elaborated on the group’s plans for potential collaborations, with Prodigy revealing that he was in contact with Lil Wayne while they were both incarcerated earlier this year. Read More...

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Lil Wayne Hasn't Heard 'Watch the Throne,' Isn't Satisfied With Nicki Minaj

Posted 10/27/11 7:16 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

It appears that not everyone is watching The Throne. Young Money head honcho Lil Wayne says that he hasn’t heard Jay-Z and Kanye West’s joint album Watch The Throne—and he intends to keep it that way. In his November cover story for Vibe, the New Orleans rapper also speaks candidly and critically about his protégé Nicki Minaj, while casually dismissing industry gossip. Read More...

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50 Cent Promotes Anti-Bullying Book On 'Today' Show

Posted 10/25/11 6:45 pm EST by in Interviews, Things That Aren't Hip-Hop ... But Are

G-Unit general Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson has long proven that he’s much more than just a rapper. The forward thinking businessman has dipped his toes into several entrepreneurial pools in recent years and the Queens-bred mogul is currently on a promotional spree for his second book Playground. The teen-targeted anti-bullying book is set for a November 1 release and on Tuesday (October 25) Fif made an appearance on NBC’s "The Today Show" to discuss it. Read More...

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Lil Wayne Still Plans To Retire By 35

Posted 10/25/11 10:18 am EST by in Interviews, Music News

Back in March Young Money honcho Lil Wayne teased that he would retire from his wildly successful music career at the ripe old age of 35, and this month the 29-year-old New Orleans native reiterated his plans to walk away from the business he has been involved in since the age of 11. Read More...

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Drake Calls Stevie Wonder And T.I. Most Influential

Posted 10/20/11 7:26 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News, RapFix Live

On yesterday’s (October 19) episode of “RapFix Live” with special guest Red Cafe, self-proclaimed “King Of The South” T.I. joined our own Sway on the Shade 45 “Sway In The Morning” show on Sirius XM to talk about his upcoming projects – including his latest stint as an author.

Sway and Tip chopped it up on a variety of topics but a special segment featuring Canadian star Drake revealed that the southern rap mainstay and one of music’s living legends have left quite an impression on the Young Money artist. Read More...

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Rick Ross Resting, Doing 'Good' Red Cafe Confirms

Posted 10/19/11 11:33 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News, RapFix Live

Beloved rapper Rick Ross is back home resting after a health scare last Friday that resulted in a pair of seizure attacks. The heavyweight MC was en route to a college gig in Memphis when his private plane was grounded on separate occasions where Ross suffered two seizures that sent him to the hospital. News of the incident was of deep concern for Ross' rap peers and fans across the board who all wished the popular rapper a speedy recovery.

“We actually been talking about him and praying for him on the trailer because he’s such a crucial part of hip-hop right now and we’re just hoping he’s healthy,” Nicki Minaj told MTV News. “That’s all we can do is pray and hope that he gets some rest and comes back stronger.”

Rest is exactly what Rick Ross has been getting a lot of according to his close friends. During his visit to the RapFix Live studios today (Oct. 19) fellow Ciroc Boy Red Cafe spoke on Ross' present condition confirming the Bawse was doing 'good' and just needed a break. Read More...

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