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'How To Survive In A Recession' With Slim Thug: 'Making It Rain? That's Stupid'

Posted 7/24/12 3:17 pm EST by in Music News

By Maurice Bobb

Rapper/boss/hustler Slim Thug just added another slash to his handle: author. After boasting this line: “Hard times got the whole United States stressin'/I'm writin' a book, how to survive in a recession” in his second verse on “I Run” from his second solo opus, Boss of All Bosses, the towering MC decided to deliver on his promise to teach the dos and don'ts to those trying to “stack bread” and those just trying to stay in their financial lane by penning the book, "How To Survive In A Recession." Read More...

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Rihanna And Chris Brown Both Touch Down In Cannes

Posted 7/24/12 2:45 pm EST by in Music News


via Rihanna instagram

By Miranda Johnson

With all the speculation about what’s going on between Chris Brown and Rihanna, who happen to be vacationing/working in the same spot, it’s time to set things straight. Rumors have been flying that the two linked up in St. Tropez before heading to Cannes, but Brown’s girlfriend Karrueche Tran was spotted shopping it up in Cannes yesterday, so those rumors may be unlikely. Read More...

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Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Ep 6: Joseline Apologizes To Mimi, Beefs With Stevie J

Posted 7/24/12 2:07 pm EST by in Music News

By Sowmya Krishnamurthy

Drama, love and reconciliation (of sorts) were in the air on Monday night's  (July 23) episode of "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta." Stevie J. confronted his side piece/artist Joseline about threatening his baby momma Mimi at a "fashion" shoot. Joseline brushes off her pimp, er, producer and says, "Stevie, I believe he's jealous of me in a way," and then tells him, "If you're so worried about Mimi, go be with Mimi!" Read More...

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2 Chainz Breaks Down Based On A T.R.U. Story Before Release

Posted 7/24/12 1:55 pm EST by in Music News

By Rob Markman

Who’s hotter than 2 Chainz? For the past two years hip-hop’s current go-to-guy has been building his buzz from the ground up. Now, the Atlanta MC is ready to turn his masterful mixtape swag and apply it to his major label debut. Read More...

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UK Video Of The Week: Smiler - 'Top Of The World'

Posted 7/24/12 1:40 pm EST by in Music News

By Joseph 'JP' Patterson

Artist Name: Smiler
Location: London, UK.
Musical Style: "Bringing back that '95 rap sound into the post-millennium."

Smiler, a conscious-minded rhymer from south London, is what hip-hop has been missing. His style of rapping will automatically take you to a place of yesteryear, where lyrics had more meaning to it, where flows were much more complex than a lot of today’s nursery rhyme-style rubbish. Having grown up listening to dons of hip-hop lyricism, namely Nas, Smiler picked up skills from his favorite MCs and molded a unique sound for himself. Read More...

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After 'Dark Knight' Shooting, Ice-T Defends Right To Carry Guns

Posted 7/24/12 1:28 pm EST by in Music News

By Carter Maness

Considering that he's an original gangster rapper and has also played a cop on "Law & Order: SVU" for the last 12 years, Ice-T might know a thing or two about guns. When asked for his thoughts on the tragic shooting at a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, CO last Friday, the rap veteran staunchly defended American rights to carry firearms. Read More...

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Kreayshawn Gets Wild With Animation In 'Go Hard (La.La.La)' Video

Posted 7/24/12 12:27 pm EST by in Music News

By Miranda Johnson

With her debut LP Somethin ‘Bout Kreay just around the corner, pint-sized Oakland rapper, Kreayshawn, has unveiled her official single “Go Hard (La.La.La)” along with a comedic video. The song’s message is “stay true to yourself and go hard at chasing your dreams,” and Kreayshawn takes the clip to another level with a dream-like visuals. Read More...

Lloyd Banks Drops V6: The Gift Mixtape

Posted 7/24/12 12:00 pm EST by in Music News

After a few setbacks, Lloyd Banks finally dropped his anticipated mixtape V6: The Gift on Tuesday (July 24). The 15-track tape includes features from Jadakiss, SchoolBoy Q, Fabolous and more. Download at DatPiff and check the tracklist and stream after the jump. Read More...

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Police Called To House Of Michael Jackson's Mother After Fight

Posted 7/24/12 11:23 am EST by in Music News

All is not well at the Jackson residence. Michael Jackson’s mother, Katherine Jackson, was confirmed to be safe with family this weekend following previous reports that she was missing, but on Monday night (July 23) the police were called to her California home after an apparent fight. Read More...

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Lupe Fiasco Appearing On 'RapFix Live'

Posted 7/24/12 9:45 am EST by in Music News, RapFix Live

Lupe Fiasco has a voice, and he isn't afraid to use it. Whether he's delivering masterful bars in the recording booth or speaking out against political injustice in his interviews, the Chicago MC has a message that's equally important as his music, and on Wednesday, he is going to bring both to "RapFix Live." Read More...

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