Photo via Wale’s Instagram
Nicki Minaj has been pretty quiet during the Meek Mill Vs. Drake “beef.” Sometimes they say silent isn’t always a good thing. Should Nicki stay out of it or speak out and stand up for her man? We can’t help but to wonder if a recent tweet from Wale was about Nicki Minaj. Wale tweeted,
“Don’t rock wit no joint that aint’t proud of u and won’t stand by u.”
Maybe Wale was speaking in general. You be the judge.
Washington D.C. native Lightshow has been generating a lot of buzz with his back to back singles. The emcee is currently working on his ‘If These Walls Could Talk’ mixtape with Atlanta’s DJ Dynamite and is to be released at the end of August.
The 22 year old rapper is becoming the new face in D.C. and has gained support from his pears such as Wale and Shy Glizzy.
On The Triiiads-produced track, “Hood is Straight,” Shawn Chrystopher, audibly exercises waxed sixteens based on humility. This latest visual from BLACKGRADUATE shows a relaxed house party. With Hennessy-lifted spirits, an array of fun games, and tasty barbecue on deck, the Inglewood MC demonstrates that he’s all about the community.
(AllHipHop News) Two of Atlanta’s biggest young rap acts exchanged words on Twitter yesterday, and they both represent the same indie label – Quality Control Music. OG Maco found himself in a back-and-forth with Migos after the “U Guessed It” performer sent out a tweet claiming Skippa Da Flippa, not Migos, is responsible for the new dance “Dabbin.”
@DaFlippaMan brought Dabbin to the forefront.
Not the Migos.
Flippa been dabbin in EVERY VIDEO he's EVER BEEN IN! https://t.co/2Jm7HMVhO2
— OG Maco (@OGMaco) August 6, 2015
The Migos verified Twitter account then posted a response to Maco. That began a series of tweets between the two parties.
@DaFlippaMan Is In the Migo Family @OGMaco Let's See u Set a Trend!!
#Rookie
— MIGOS™ (@Migos) August 6, 2015
Half the rap game has already bit one of my flows or adlibs.
Let me see them album sales figures!!!
?? https://t.co/GGI5C0jmsV
— OG Maco (@OGMaco) August 6, 2015
U Kno U Prayin Our Album Do Good N#### We Pay Ya Bills #Rookie
— MIGOS™ (@Migos) August 6, 2015
I never got a dolla from any Migo but Offset.
Free him.
I'm starting to think them album numbers locked up wit em. https://t.co/ZcYmJJSGQp
— OG Maco (@OGMaco) August 6, 2015
N##### really just came at me sideways cause I said @DaFlippaMan brought Dabbin to the forefront.
Let my n#### shine.
— OG Maco (@OGMaco) August 6, 2015
Everybody in they feelings.
— OG Maco (@OGMaco) August 6, 2015
Migos recently released their debut studio album Yung Rich Nation. The project is predicted to open with around 12,000-14,000 units sold first week.
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Chris Brown is not here for his baby mama Nia Guzman’s stunts! He says he just wants to be a father to his child while he feels like she is using their daughter as a meal ticket. Brown feels that Guzman is using baby Royalty as leverage. If this is the case, it’s unfortunate, but how can one sympathize with Brown when all of this could’ve been avoided. How could Chris not think about this before choosing to sleep with anyone. There have also been reports that Brown still wants to establish paternity. Oh Breezy.
Emilio puts bars to NWA’s classics “Straight Outta Compton” and “Express Yourself”.
Now that most of the world agrees Drake won his battle against Meek Mill, a lot of people have turned their attention back to Meek’s original issue with Drake – the accusations he doesn’t write all of his lyrics.
Now R&B singer Jhené Aiko seems to be the latest celebrity to question Drake’s credibility. Check out her tweet below.
Did Jhené Aiko just suggest Drake is “a person who is an expert at trickery or deceit”? The “Post To Be” performer later walked back what she posted, somewhat…
u ever just read the dictionary for fun? i once heard someone say the english language is full of hidden messages ?
— Efuru (@JheneAiko) August 6, 2015
WE define the words. i've never considered the word "artist" to coincide with the word "deceitful", but apparently in the dictionary it does
— Efuru (@JheneAiko) August 7, 2015
we're all artist in our own right, even you ?
— Efuru (@JheneAiko) August 7, 2015
i don't think your faves are deceitful …. but they ARE artists… and they are great …. just like you ?
— Efuru (@JheneAiko) August 7, 2015
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It looks like ever since Drake finally directly responded to one of his challengers, people are ready to openly call him out too. It’ll be interesting to see if Drizzy fires back at his other rivals like Kendrick. (See: Did Kendrick Lamar Send More Subliminals At Drake On Dr. Dre’s “Compton: A Soundtrack”?)
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(AllHipHop News) Last week, Ice Cube, concisely confirmed to AllHipHop that he’s open to tackling another Hip-Hop-based movie. While discussing the anticipated N.W.A. biopic, Straight Outta Compton, which hits theaters on Aug. 14, the celebrated MC and acclaimed actor affirmed that he’s up to the challenge of creating a film about, Public Enemy.
In response to a candid inquiry about Ice Cube possibly making a film about the iconic “Fight The Power,” group, he replied, “of course; definitely.” As the conversation continued he showed further interest stating, “Let’s do it.”
How will a film about Public Enemy resonate with the public?
Click here for the full interview.
C.O.O.L A.M.E.R.I.K.A. stands for “Collective-Of-Outspoken-Lyricists-Armed-Maticulous-Entertaining-Kempt-Artists” Born Kelderick Giles aka Bally Baby in Montgomery, Alabama and Evan Griffin aka Stunt in Savannah, Georgia, the pair have been best friends ever since their families relocated to Decatur better known as the Eastside of Atlanta.
Signing Alliance Music Group (AMG), headed by veteran music executive “T-Money” and A-town rap legend Baby D aka Dizzle the duo put out their debut mixtape “No Taxes,” hosted by two of the south’s biggest DJ’s Big Tiny and Frank White. Check their newest single, a strip club anthem, “Make Sum Shake.”
BJ The Chicago Kid teams up with critically acclaimed rapper Joey Bada$$, & comedian/ late night talk show host and recent Fader cover star Hannibal Buress on new track, “Nothin But Love”. BJ The Chicago Kid is slated to release his major label debut LP, IN MY MIND, this fall.
Trel Mack after much success making the National Digital Radio Charts Top Independent with his single “The Routine”, Trel Mack keeps the momentum going with is the new visual to “All I Need” produced by Lexi Banks.
(AllHipHop News) Drake dismantled Meek Mill in short order, but the Toronto native may have to answer another rapper’s verbal attacks. Dr. Dre’s new album Compton: A Soundtrack features appearances by Aftermath emcee Kendrick Lamar, and some of K. Dot’s bars have the Internet wondering if he was sending more shots toward Drizzy.
Kendrick is featured on “Darkside/Gone” and “Deep Water” off Compton. “Darkside/Gone” includes the TDE representative mentioning enemies giving him energy. On his song “Energy,” Drake raps “I got enemies, got a lot of enemies. Got a lot of people tryna drain me of my energy.”
You scared of my heist now. But still I got enemies giving me energy. I wanna fight now. Subliminals sending me all of this hate. I thought I was holding the mic down.
– Kendrick, “Darkside/Gone”
On “Deep Water,” Kendrick can be heard saying, “They nominated six to carry him… the beef is on his breath.” Drake refers to himself as the “6 God.”
Once upon a time I shot a n*gga on accident. I tried to kill him, but I guess I needed more practice then. That’s when I realized banging wasn’t for everybody. Switch it up before my enemy or the sheriff got me.
They liable to bury him. They nominated six to carry him. They worry him to death but he no vegetarian. The beef is on his breath inheriting the drama better than a Great White. N*gga, this is life in my aquarium.
– Kendrick, “Deep Water”
Both Kendrick and Drake have been suspected of sending subliminal shots at each other over the past two years. The verbal jousting began after K. Dot challenged his peers on Big Sean’s “Control.” The below-the-radar battle supposedly continued on with Drake’s lines from “Sh!t (Remix)” and “Used To” as well as Kendrick’s contribution to “Pay For It.”
TunK shares some trippy visuals for his song “Increase” that are sure to wow you. Honestly – these aren’t just trippy, these are INSANE visuals that include cartoons, lots of special effects and some Riff Raff esque lyrics. This serves as the first video leak from his upcoming debut album Illytronic. Download the song here and stream it via SoundCloud.
Rich Quick is in full-on celebratory mode with fiery, neck-snapping new single “The Everywhere Man,” the title-track off his upcoming Soulspazm debut album. Pre-order now on iTunes.
16-year-old Long Island rapper Chris Miles contemplates the stability of stardom with “Psychotic,” the lead single from his forthcoming Milestones EP. In the pensive track, Miles examines where he is in his career and if the life he’s headed towards will satisfy his aspirations or make him “Psychotic.” Produced by Nick Monson, the instrumental’s heightened energy makes way for Miles’ confident verses illustrating his drive towards a life in the spotlight that he’s reluctant to embrace, weighing the positives and negatives that come along with it. “I am confused, is this life really what it’s cracked up to be,” Miles asks while in the midst of a national tour.
Q.U.E.S.T stands for “Questioning Until Everyone Speaks Truth” representing Queens, New York. Heavily influenced by Nas, Mobb Deep, Kool G Rap, Big Pun, Q.U.E.S.T goal is to bring a different angle to modern day tunes with the power of truth he puts in his music.
Coming with the new visual “Bonfire”a freestyle where he showcases his nice flow with bars, Q.U.E.S.T. is now getting in the limelight and plans to offer hip-hop even more music soon. He is just now getting his feet wet.
Q.U.E.S.T lives by his self-created motto “I’m surrounded by failure but destined to succeed.”
Scarface makes his return with new single “Steer” featuring Rush Davis. Brother Mob’s new album Deeply Rooted drops September 4th. Pre-order now on iTunes!
TDE’s Jay Rock returns with new Tae Beast produced track “90059” featuring Lance Skiiwalker. This track is also available on iTunes. Listen below.
(AllHipHop News) The battle between Meek Mill and Drake now officially includes Ar-Ab. The Philadelphia rapper was first name dropped on Drizzy’s “Back To Back” track, but his latest mention is a negative one from Meek.
While at the Camden, New Jersey stop of The Pinkprint Tour, Meek told the crowd, “F*ck Ar-Ab. How dare a f*cking Philly n*gga d*ck ride a n*gga from out of town?”
The Dreams Worth More Than Money creator’s verbal assault comes after Ab did an interview where he stated he did not have a problem with Meek and the two rhymers had a respectful relationship. The conversation did include Ab telling DJ Vlad he felt it may be too late for Meek to respond to Drake again.
Ab had an appearance on The Brilliant Idiots podcast where he talked about building his career at the same time as Meek. He told hosts Charlamagne Tha God and Andrew Schulz he supported Meek’s rise but admits there were issues with other people suggesting Meek was sneak dissing him at times. But those problems were apparently settled.
Ab also revealed he has never met Drake. However, the “Murderer” rhymer was on video saying Philadelphia would roll out the red carpet for the OVO leader.
@TeamMinajWorld ain't no proof of that
— AR-AB OBH (@AssaultRifleAB) August 7, 2015
Watch footage of Meek Mill addressing Ar-Ab below.
After the release of CyHi The Prynce’s, “Elephant In The Room”, Hassan Khaffaf debuts “WILDLIFE” featuring CyHi The Prynce with a chant stating, “all the visions in my mind, it’s gon take a little time, always one step ahead, they just one step behind” , this one is also produced by Hassan and serves as a warmup for his upcoming Thank God 4 God album.
Take a listen below.