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MGK Dismisses Lebron James' Championship Hopes

Posted 6/11/12 11:35 am EST by in Interviews, Music News

By Adrian Prelvukaj

It seems like "Wild Boy" Machine Gun Kelly shows his true Cleveland colors by taking a small jab at his hometowns favorite villain, LeBron James. On the Steve-O inspired anthem, "Wild Boy" MGK spits "Never mind that's just Kells with that heat, no LeBron though." Obviously with LeBron recently making it to the NBA finals for the 3rd time in his career with still no championship ring, it resulted in quality conversation when the Cleveland native stepped into the Power 107.5 studio. Read More...

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Producer Hit-Boy Releases 'Jay-Z Interview'

Posted 6/7/12 3:34 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News

The G.O.O.D. Music all-stars aren't the only ones who can spit a few bars. A while back we reported on "N---as In Paris" producer Hit-Boy throwing his hat in the rapper pool and a few months later he comes through with not only the track but the visual for the banger "Jay-Z Interview." Stay tuned for a profile on the upcoming Cruel Summer brought to you by the fine folks here at MTV News.

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Nicki Minaj Parties With Foxy Brown, Funkmaster Flex Declares War

Posted 6/4/12 3:33 am EST by in Interviews, Music News


(Nicki Minaj's Summer Jam set)

Nas and Cam'ron onstage sharing the same set. The return of Lauryn Hill. Fox boogie and Minaj together? Lil Tunechi touches down in the tri-state area. This was the night New York City hip-hop queen Nicki Minaj had in store for her hometown. But one word from Young Money boss Lil Wayne and the plug was pulled on one of the greatest shows that never happened. Could it all be so simple? Read More...

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Mack Maine’s Mother Cried After ‘Soldiers’ Video

Posted 6/3/12 10:39 am EST by in Interviews, Music News

By Rob Markman

Mack Maine almost didn’t release the video for his heartfelt dedication “Soldiers” -- after all the track is several years old, but after some urging from his mother the Young Money president partnered with DJ Scoob Doo to bring the song to life. “Basically my mom asked me since I recorded that song, she asked me to push it and go hard, shoot a video for it, and increase the awareness on it,” Mack Maine told MTV’s RapFix blog. Read More...

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Lil Wayne Shut Out Of OKC Thunder, San Antonio Spurs Game

Posted 6/1/12 1:41 am EST by in Interviews, Music News

By Rob Markman

So much for a night out with the guys.

All Lil Wayne wanted to do is take in an NBA playoff game with his buddies, but on Thursday night the Oklahoma City Thunder started baller blockin’. “Was going to go to the Thunder game tonight but was denied by the team to be in their arena. Wow. Smh. Go Spurs,” Weezy tweeted just hours before tip-off. Read More...

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Lil Wayne Collabs With Big Sean On 'My Homies Still'

Posted 6/1/12 1:40 am EST by in Interviews, Music News

Things just got more interesting. Young Money superstar Lil Wayne is set to release a new record with G.O.O.D. Music spitter Big Sean on the track titled "My Homies Still." Produced by boardsmith STREETRUNNER & Sarom, artwork for the new track surfaced last night with the physical record expected to drop later today. The timing for Wayne's new 16 is sure to be a hotly debated one considering the lyrical attack he unleashed on Sean's fellow G.O.O.D. Music associate Pusha T a week ago. Stay tuned with MTV News as we give you the complete breakdown on "My Homies Still."

UPDATE: Lil Wayne Takes No Shots On 'My Homies Still' Ft. Big Sean

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Mac Miller Aligns With Cancer-Stricken Youth

Posted 5/29/12 11:04 am EST by in Interviews, Music News

By Rob Markman

At the open of his 2010 track "The Spins," Mac Miller urges kids to follow their dreams, but the Pittsburgh MC does more than just give sound advice. Recently the Blue Slide Park rapper and his producer E. Dan linked up with aspiring MC Bobby Stewart, a.k.a. Yung Ka, to show him the ropes around the studio. Read More...

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Pusha T Releases 'Exodus' Video

Posted 5/29/12 9:30 am EST by in Interviews, Music News

A week after putting the hip-hop community (and Lil Wayne) on tilt, Pusha T comes through with the visual for the controversial track "Exodus 23:1." Since it's release Weezy sent shots Pushas way on the dis record "Goulish." Drizzy also had some words for the Clipse member too. However, Pusha has remained radio silence on the matter ... for now.

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Mixtape Daily: Drew32 And DJ Skee Drop 'Label Me'

Posted 5/29/12 9:26 am EST by in Interviews, Mixtape Daily, Music News

By Sowmya Krishnamurthy

Headliners: Drew32 and DJ Skee

Representing: Michigan

Mixtape: Label Me

Real Spit: Drew32 (born Andrew Parks) is on a mission to debunk stereotypes and prove everyone wrong. Of Greek descent from Michigan, the twenty-year-old rapper/producer has been rapping since the age of 14 and first garnered buzz with his music video “Beyond Me” in 2010, followed by a slew of live shows including sets at the Sundance Film Festival and SXSW. Read More...

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French Montana, Young Jeezy, More Invade South Beach For Memorial Day

Posted 5/28/12 12:05 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News


[Photo by: Rodney Stewart, Darryl Campbell, Arturo Perea, Jahrue]

Dozens of hip-hop notables were out in full force this weekend in the sunshine state celebrating the annual Memorial Day weekend that's traditionally known to attract thousands of out of towners. French Montana, Roscoe Dash, Flo-Rida, Young Jeezy, Juelz Santanna, and Young Jeezy were just a few to name who kicked it up at the Hennessy V.S Takeover in some of Miami's hotspots including club Cameo, Amnesia, Mokia, Dream and many more. Hit the jump for snapshots of the action. Read More...

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