Posted 6/7/13 10:11 am EST by MTV News in Music News
By Sowmya Krishnamurthy
Gucci Mane is giving his new protege Chief Keef some sound advice...Don't be like me! Gucci opened up in a new interview with Power 107.5 in Columbus and shared that his bad boy image was his own undoing and he doesn't want Keef to follow in his footsteps. Read More...
Posted 6/7/13 9:58 am EST by MTV News in Music News
So much of hip-hop music is driven by personal aspirations and rags to riches stories. The Notorious B.I.G. once bragged he "went from ashy to classy" while Drake is currently singing "started from the bottom, now I'm here." Meek Mill has also come a long way, but the Philadelphia lyricist is focused on upward mobility. That's the concept behind his new single "Levels" and Meek broke it down for MTV News. Listen to him explain in the clip above.
Posted 6/6/13 5:27 pm EST by Nadeska Alexis in Music News
In the latest installation of J. Cole's Born Sinner web series, Miguel plays narrator, explaining his take on "art."
Posted 6/6/13 4:04 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Maurice Bobb
Spike Lee famously asked Michael Jordan, “Is it the shoes?” in a classic Nike commercial, but the Knicks superfan should ask Game the same question. To kick off season two of their “Sneak Peek” series, Nice Kicks visited Game at his Glendale, Calif. home to get up close and personal with the Jesus Piece MC’s impressive collection of sneakers. Read More...
Posted 6/6/13 3:50 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Chelsey Wilkins
It’s true what they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, and the image above has a lot of rap fans buzzing. Eminem's producer Mr. Porter shared an Instagram photo of himself, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Eminem, Royce da 5' 9'', Ab-Soul and ScHoolboy Q posing together in the studio. Read More...
Posted 6/6/13 3:30 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Andie Lowenstein
The title for most awkward possible pairing in a music video has officially been claimed. A video for the upcoming “Bachelorette” season leaked, featuring Bachelorette Desiree Hartsock and... Soulja Boy. Read More...
Posted 6/6/13 2:07 pm EST by MTV News in Music News
By Rachel Samples
Instagram has never looked better. Last night, Jay-Z, Nas, Justin Timberlake and Timbaland were photographed together laughing and working in the studio. The “Rat Pack” seems to be back on the grind, exciting fans around the world for potential hits and collaborative performances. Read More...
Posted 6/6/13 11:59 am EST by MTV News in Music News
By Rachel Samples
A$AP Rocky abruptly left the stage during a concert in Germany this week, after an interaction with fans that left him hatless. His hat, which he refers to as an “one of a kind back-in- the –day” Supreme hat, was taken by a fan in the crowd after he approached the audience during a song. Read More...
Posted 6/6/13 11:50 am EST by MTV News in Music News
By Sowmya Krishnamurthy
Stevie J and Benzino's long-time friendship may be officially over. The "Love & Hip Hop Atlanta" stars have had beef this season on the show and now, their issues have spilled out on Twitter. Yesterday, the two threw shots at each other about everything from who was more irrelevant to to smashing Joseline. Read More...
Posted 6/6/13 11:30 am EST by MTV News in Music News
By Maurice Bobb
Lil Durk is back in hot water for packing heat. The Chief Keef affiliate, real name Durk D. Banks, was arrested Wednesday (June 5) in Englewood and charged with one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, just weeks shy of finishing his parole for another gun charge. Read More...
