Posted 5/21/13 12:32 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Maurice Bobb
The Lox said it best: we’ll always love Big Poppa. Today (May 21) would have been the Notorious B.I.G.’s 41st birthday and even though he was taken from us all too soon in a fatal 1997 shooting at the age of 24, Biggie made an indelible mark in hip-hop history and bred countless acolytes who mimicked his lyrically and stylistically superior flow. Read More...
Posted 5/21/13 11:52 am EST by MTV News in Music News
By Rob Markman, with reporting by FLX
Gucci Mane and Chief Keef made headlines when they announced to the world that Sosa had joined Big Guwop’s Bricksquad 1017 label and now both rappers are moving forward making sure they give fans those high-powered street collaborations that they’ve been expecting. On Sunday MTV News was on the Atlanta video set for Gucci and Keef’s latest get-together "Darker." Read More...
Posted 5/21/13 9:00 am EST by MTV News in Music News
By Sowmya Krishnamurthy
Last night on Love & Hip Hop Atlanta, we meet Mimi’s new boo Nikko. Mimi is literally smiling from ear-to-ear and happy about her new man, but because Nikko is also a producer, she's worried about trusting him after Stevie J. Mimi then introduces her girls to her new man. They are impressed. Nikko scores major points by sharing that he’s shooting a video and putting Mimi in it. Read More...
Posted 5/20/13 8:54 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Rob Markman
In the mid-1990s few rappers could match the rawness of Busta Rhymes and Ol’ Dirty Bastard. Though distinctly different, the two gruff-toned, Brooklyn MCs made their mark around the same time and while they only recorded one track (Busta’s "Woo-Hah!! Got You All In Check" remix) before Dirty passed away in 2004, they made for a deadly combination. Read More...
Posted 5/20/13 8:14 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Rob Markman
After Rocko found himself steep in controversy thanks to Rick Ross’ ill-fated verse on his "U.O.E.N.O." single, the Atlanta rap don decided to make multiple remixes with the likes of Wiz Khalifa, 2 Chainz and A$AP Rocky. It was a sound strategy and one that Rocko continues to employ months after the song’s initial release.
On Monday (May 20) R&B superstar Usher decided to drop a verse on Rocko’ fiery hit. "Top down, ridin’ ‘round in a $500,000 car you ain’t even know it/ On the way to the G5, ‘bout to take out my high, she ain’t even know it," Ush sings to start. Read More...
Posted 5/20/13 3:40 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Maurice Bobb
If you wanted to know how Atlanta rapper Young Scooter was doing while serving time in Dekalb County Jail on probation violation, wonder no more. The Brick Squad 1017 representer wrote a heartfelt letter to all his fans from lockup to thank them for their support, to let them know his release date and, of course, to promote his upcoming mixtape, Street Lottery 2. Read More...
Posted 5/20/13 2:06 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Maurice Bobb
The Internal Revenue Service wants to know “What's the 411?” on Mary J. Blige not paying her taxes. According to TMZ, the R&B Queen owes $3,426,255.43 to Uncle Sam for unpaid income taxes for the years 2009, 2010 and 2011. Read More...
Posted 5/20/13 12:34 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Maurice Bobb
J. Cole ended all speculation about pushing up the June 25 release date to June 18 for his sophomore LP, Born Sinner, Monday (May 20) morning via Twitter and Instagram. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jay-Z’s protégé moved up the release of his second studio album and will be coming out on the same day as Kanye West, who also will be releasing his new set, Yeezus, on June 18. Read More...
Posted 5/20/13 11:33 am EST by MTV News in Music News
By Maurice Bobb
Looks like The Carters won’t be adding an additional member to the clan after all. According to Hot 97’s “The Realness,” the rumors that Beyonce and Jay-Z were expecting a second child are false. Read More...
Posted 5/20/13 10:45 am EST by MTV News in Music News
Kendrick Arrives In Style
MTV News' Hottest MC in the Game missed his flight but chartered a private jet in order to avoid disappointing the crowd at Hangout Fest. The Compton MC arrived in style less than 30 minutes after his set was originally scheduled to begin and immediately took control of the crowd, rewarding their patience with fan favorites from both good kid, m.A.A.d city and his Section.80 independent album and knocked out his featured verse on A$AP Rocky's "F---in' Problems." Read More...
