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Fab 5, Mac Miller, Future, Big K.R.I.T. On RapFix Live

Posted 8/17/11 3:35 pm EST by in Fab 5, Interviews, Music News, RapFix Live

For the past month these five guys have made a major impact on MTV Jams in a project we call the Fab 5. Today during RapFix Live Mac Miller will be live in the studio with a few live skype calls. 4 PM it all goes down.

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Gucci Mane Speaks On Ice Cream Tattoo

Posted 8/12/11 6:50 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News, RapFix Live

This past Wednesday, “RapFix Live” host Sway had the pleasure of sitting down with Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame – aka the Ferrari Boyz – and discussed the pair’s various ventures including Waka’s new independent label, their new joint Ferrari Boyz album and Gucci’s ambitious desire to recreate a down south classic. Sway focused on Gucci and his ice cream face tattoo that was a much discussed item and all the rage across the Web when pictures of the tattoo were released. Gucci Mane explained to Sway the impetus behind the infamous tat during the taped interview. Read More...

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Royce Da 5’9 Explains His No Freestyle Policy On 'RapfixLive'

Posted 8/11/11 12:42 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News, RapFix Live

Another edition of “RapFix Live” is in the bag and “the cornerstone of Hip Hop” continues to make its mark as one of the best live rap talk shows around. On Wednesday (August 10), the couches of “RapFix Live” were graced with the presence of Detroit rhyme slinger Royce Da 5’9 along with an in-depth interview conducted by host Sway with the Ferrari Boyz Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame. Nickel Nine is basking in newfound success as a recent signee to Shady Records and a hit EP alongside his longtime friend and label head Eminem.

On “RapFix Live,” Sway has imparted a tradition that any artist who visits the set has to end the show off with a freestyle. Last week on the show, Game unleashed a few bars as has Beanie Sigel, Yelawolf, Cali Swag District and a host of others previously. As one of the most respect rappers in the game, Royce defied Sway by not dropping the freestyle for quite a unique reason. Read More...

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Waka Flocka And Gucci Mane, 'Watch The Throne' On RapFix Live!

Posted 8/10/11 4:03 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News, RapFix Live

Today The Ferrari Boyz, Waka Flocka and Gucci Mane check in as well Royce Da 5'9". We'll also check in on Jay-Z and Kanye West's Watch The Throne album and tomorrow's "Otis" video premiere.

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Waka Flocka And Gucci Mane Talk About 'Ferrari Boyz' On RapFix Live Today

Posted 8/10/11 3:32 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News, RapFix Live

Just weeks after his release from an Atlanta county jail rapper Gucci Mane is back on the scene with a new album titled the Ferrari Boyz alongside protege Waka Flocka Flame. Both Waka and Gucci have been making strides over the past year as two of the hottest commodities coming from out of the A so a joint album was a no brainer. Recently we caught up with the Ferrari Boyz while on the set of one of their videos where the two spoke on the highly touted project. Read More...

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Gucci Mane And Waka Flocka Stop By RapFix Live

Posted 8/8/11 7:58 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News, RapFix Live

Jay-Z and Kanye West aren't the only rapping duo to release a joint album this week. Two of Atlanta's most prized MCs Waka Flocka Flame and Gucci Mane will drop their album Ferrari Boyz tomorrow in stores (August 8th) and to launch the album the Brick Squad rappers will be the latest guest to join the RapFix Live family. This coming Wednesday Gucci and Waka will chop it up with Sway detailing what the past year has been like, resulting in their first joint album. Ferrari marks the beginning of a comeback for Gucci who was recently released from an Atlanta jail after he was incarcerated on probation violation charges. Read More...

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Game Says 50 Cent Not Working With Dr Dre, Calls Tony Yayo 'Bottom Of Barrell'

Posted 8/4/11 3:32 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News, RapFix Live

Yesterday (August 3) was another smashing edition of “RapFix Live” with our own Sway holding down the “hub of Hip Hop” with ease. This week’s guests Diddy, new Bad Boy signee Machine Gun Kelly and the controversial Game helped to heat up the best live Hip Hop talk show in the land.

The West Coast rap vet graced the couches alongside Sway and, as expected, didn’t back down with his typical tough talk. Game also revealed some inside information regarding the elusive Dr. Dre and working with superstar Eminem as well. Read More...

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Machine Gun Kelly Inks Deal With Bad Boy Records

Posted 8/4/11 10:16 am EST by in Interviews, Music News, RapFix Live

Congratulations are in order to Machine Gun Kelly. After years of grinding on the underground market, the Ohio representative officially signed a major recording contract with historical hip-hop label, Bad Boy Records. MGK and Diddy both made appearances on yesterday's RapFix Live where they elaborated on the deal. Read More...

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Game Unloads Bars On RapFix Live

Posted 8/4/11 10:00 am EST by in Interviews, Music News, RapFix Live

Call Compton native Game what you want but lyricist better be a part of the conversation. In traditional RapFix Live fashion, the California born native was the latest MC to unleash a few bars at the conclusion of his RapFix Live edition. Hit the clip to see Game in action.

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'RapFix Live' With Game, Diddy And Machine Gun Kelly

Posted 8/3/11 3:58 pm EST by in Interviews, Music News, RapFix Live


Game has been making a lot of noise lately, and on today the West Coast MC will continue to make headlines appearing on MTV's "RapFix Live" - happening now!

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