Posted 4/24/13 2:43 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
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By Maurice Bobb
Gunfire has taken another life in Miami, but this time, the tragedy hit too close to home for the city’s most popular female rapper, Trina. Wilbrent “Gonk” Bain, Trina’s brother, was gunned down Tuesday (April 23) morning after an altercation with a friend went to the point of no return. Read More...
Posted 4/24/13 2:23 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Maurice Bobb
These leakers can’t hold me back. It’s a stretch, but it's not too hard to imagine that that’s probably the amended Rick Ross verse Kid Cudi is singing today after his third solo album, Indicud, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, moving 136,000 units despite the entire album leaking online two weeks ago. Read More...
Posted 4/24/13 1:14 pm EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News
King Los was a guest on Shade 45's "Sway in the Morning" on Tuesday and he went in on his freestyle. Watch above.
Posted 4/24/13 12:32 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Jocelyn Vena
If you’re wondering how to feel about Snoop Dogg’s new moniker, Snoop Lion, you should look no further than Frank Ocean for some direction. The Odd Future crooner is really into the rapper’s reincarnation, giving it a major thumbs up. Read More...
Posted 4/24/13 11:00 am EST by MTV News in Music News, RapFix Live
It's been almost 20 years since Snoop Lion (as Snoop Dogg) released his 1993 debut groundbreaking Doggystyle and ever since the Long Beach, California, MC has been constantly reinventing himself. Now, with an unparalleled career in his bag and a new reggae album on the way, Snoop will sit down with Sway Calloway for a career-spanning interview on "RapFix Live" on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET on MTV Jams and RapFix.MTV.com along with Big K.R.I.T.
Catch Snoop Lion, Big K.R.I.T. and Hot 97's DJ Enuff on "RapFix Live" on Wednesday at 4 p.m. ET on MTV.com and live on MTV Jams. Be sure to join the Twitter conversation using the hashtag #RapFixLive. Send your questions for the artists to @MTVRapFix!
Posted 4/24/13 9:57 am EST by MTV News in Music News
By Georgette Pierre
Lauryn Hill has lived an elusive lifestyle until recent tax woes got the best of her. Last year, Hill pleaded guilty to not paying federal taxes on $1.8 million earned between 2005-2007, possibly facing up to three years in jail, but according to Billboard, the former Fugees star may have found a way to avoid jail time. Read More...
Posted 4/23/13 4:26 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Sowmya Krishnamurthy
Iggy Azalea has inked a new record deal with Island Records, part of the Island Def Jam family. Read More...
Posted 4/23/13 2:13 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Muhammad Abdulhafith
While Black Thought is known as one of the most fearsome MCs, the Roots spitter has done what most rappers could not— he’s gone through his career avoiding rap beef. But there was one time when a disagreement with Nas almost escalated into something bigger. Read More...
Posted 4/23/13 2:07 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Henna Kathiya
Just because Beyonce is jetting around the world for the Mrs. Carter World Tour doesn’t mean that she can’t sneak away for some mommy time in between her shows. Bey was spotted shopping incognito (or trying to at least) with Blue Ivy in the UK at a store called Mothercare. Read More...
Posted 4/23/13 1:00 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Chelsey Wilkins
Up-and-coming producer, singer and songwriter, I/O, is back after the release of his critically acclaimed mixtape, Isolation, with the highly anticipated visuals for “Wasted My Time." Like his music, his latest video project proves to be original, progressive and thought-provoking--unlike anything in its genre. Read More...
