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Jay Z Responds To Marina Abramovic’s ‘Cruel’ Comments + MAI Issues Apology

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2)Category: News

The Marina Abramovic Institute has issued Jay Z and apology after the famed performance artist accused him of not donating to her organization after she helped with “Picasso Baby” video in 2013.

In an interview with Spike Art magazine, Abramovic said she agreed to help Jigga with the video, which was an interpretation of her performance art piece “The Artist is Present.” In exchange, he would donate and promote her art institute. She claimed he never held up his side of the deal and said working with him was a “cruel” experience.

[ALSO READ: ‘Picasso Baby’ Artist Said Jay Z  ‘Completely Used Her’ While Making Video]

Now, her organization is saying sorry to Hov because he did indeed give them a donation. After the comments were made, the director of the “Picasso Baby” video Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn gave Artnet News proof of the donation by reading the receipt, which reads W984804 and says “Thank you for your donation.”

“We are sincerely sorry to both Marina Abramovic and Shawn “JAY Z” Carter for this, and since then we have taken to appropriate actions to reconcile this matter,” read the formal apology.

Abramovic has not personally apologized.

Kendrick Lamar To Perform On ‘Ellen’ Next Week

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2)Category: News

The good kid is making his way to daytime television. Kendrick Lamar is scheduled to perform on The Ellen Degeneres Show on Wednesday, May 27th.  Instead of performing the Grammy-winning “i” or King Kunta, K. Dot will be performing “These Walls” from To Pimp a Butterfly for the first time.

[ALSO READ: Kendrick Lamar’s ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ Goes Gold’]

This will be his first performance on a major daytime talk show.  Beth Behrs from the series 2 Broke Girls will also appear. Tune into NBC at 4:00 p.m EST.

 

Aaron Hernandez Involved In Prison FIght

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2)Category: News

Former NFL star Aaron Hernandez was a lookout in a prison fight on Monday (May 18), according to CNN. He stood guard as one inmate went into another’s cell at Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center. Sources said the fight is believed to have been gang-related.

[ALSO READ: Aaron Hernandez Sentenced To Life In Prison]

Hernandez was put into a special management section of the jail as discipline. He’s no stranger to prison fights, though. The 25-year-old was also involved in an altercation as he awaited trial at Bristol County Jail in May of 2014.

[ALSO READ: Aaron Hernandez On Suicide Watch After Murder Conviction]

In April, the former New England Patriots tight end was convicted of murdering his fiancee’s sister’s boyfriend Odin Lloyd and sentenced to life in prison. But his legal woes are not over. He is accused of two murders in Boston that occurred in July 2012 is waiting for a judge to schedule his trial date.

Jason Derulo Ft. Stevie Wonder & Keith Urban – “Broke”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Alternatives

Jason Derulo recruited Stevie Wonder and Keith Urban for his new single, “Broke”. The single is from Jason‘s upcoming album, Everything Is 4, which will be released soon. Pre-order Everything Is 4 on iTunes.

Soho Kings – “I Get Along Wit You”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Music

SOHO KINGS return with another strong follow up single to their recent mixtape collaboration with DJ Absolut. The track features the hard hitting production, intricate Brooklyn rap, and swaggy melodies the duo is known for. Download this free track and check out the rest of their material at SohoKings.com

Waka Flocka Flame x DJ Whoo Kid – “Turn Up God”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Trending

Rapper and Presidential Candidate Waka Flocka Flame released the music video for his current single “Turn Up Godz,” featuring his Vice Presidential Candidate DJ Whoo Kid. The single is currently off their The Turn Up Godz Tour mixtape released weeks ago.

Shot live on location at Waka Flocka Flame’s Spring Break performance in South Padre Island, Texas, Director Jesse C captures the intensity of his concerts. Waka, together with DJ Whoo Kid, and his fans create an unforgettable experience together, and it’s evident that Waka Flocka Flame is indeed the “Turn Up God.” Hopefully this visual will be a great sub cursor to your Memorial Day Festivities!

Awful Records Presents Micah Freeman’s New EP “The Red”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Music

Awful Records‘ Baltimore-born, Atlanta-based singer, emcee, and producer, Micah Freeman presents The Red EP.

After Freeman’s release of the title track, The Red and it’s accompanying video, which features Awful’s founder, Father, the DIY indie label trolled the internet on 4/20 and released a compilation albums’ worth of music from nearly every artist on the roster. At the top of the playlist is Freeman’s joint, Movement, which features Awful’s resident songstress, ABRA.

“The origin of the phrase, “paint the town red” is a little elusive, but it’s usually used to describe going out in the city, getting intoxicated, and engaging in various debaucherous activities. My label mates have coined it, ‘the f### s###’. I wrote The Red Extended Play to make sense of a wild and turbulent time in my life. I wanted to discuss dysfunctional relationships, battles with myself, partying, and always being late to those parties… Oh, and talk a little s###, of course.”

Down 2 Earth Ft. Simmi – “Powers”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Videos

Comprised of Iamsu!’s DJ/rapper Azure, Clyde Shankle, and Dayvid Michael, Down 2 Earth’s “Powers” is a bonus track from the forthcoming re-issue of the group’s Wildfire mixtape, which dropped earlier this year. The project boasts features from fellow HBK Gang members Kehlani, Iamsu! and Jay Ant. One of the last songs to come out of Wildfire sessions, “Powers” was recorded with producer Kuya Beats and Bay Area singer Simmi, who adds a brief but hypnotizing chant on the track’s chorus.

Sure, they’re from the Bay Area, but unlike many of their peers, there’s an edgy, battle rap influence that’s immediately evident in Down 2 Earth’s music – and if you don’t hear it, you’ll see it in their SF Weekly-premiered video for “Powers”, where crew member Clyde Shankle sports a Wu-Tang t-shirt.

“As a kid I would recite Eminem and Ludacris lyrics in my mom’s room where there was a big mirror,” says Azure. “Eventually a friend from high school convinced me to join freestyle circles, and I even started going to local battles with him.”

Pro T – “Hungry Larry”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Videos

Hailing from Poughkeepsie, New York, Pro T is a rapper-on-the-rise signed to Final Score Entertainment. With his new mixtape arriving later this year, Pro T serves up the official optics for his latest single, which comes equipped with unwavering production from Sour Deez. T’s project The Consultation is coming soon. “Hungry Larry” is currently available on iTunes.

Clay James – “Been The Man”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Videos

Savannah, GA native and ATL indie standout Clay James has decided to team with 8690 Productions to drop a visual for his song “Been The Man” which comes off his Kickin Pimpin EP executive produced by FKI. The Prince Of The South shows us his fashion sense as he lays down some great lyrical content. Check it out & stay tuned for his new project Feature Presentation hosted by DJ Iceberg & DJ Grady dropping next week.

S​moove Gotti – “Young Man Old Soul” (Mixtape)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Music

Cleveland, Ohio Hip-Hop artist Smoove Gotti recently let go of his latest body of work entitled “Young Man Old Soul”, hosted by Coast 2 Coast DJ’s DJ Komplex. This mixtape is filled with samples and slow gritty tunes. Standout records like Faded, Shows, and Rain have already impacted thousands of viewers through the likes of Youtube and Vevo.

Gotti’s lead single featuring 8-Ball & MJG, “No Money” lives on this mixtape, which serves as the first of a planned 6 mixtape series. Take a spin at the project below & take notice to tracks such as “My Team Winning”, a tribute to his hometown heroes, The Cleveland Cavaliers who are in the Eastern Conference Finals.

D Boss – “TRAP MONEY” (Directed by Dr. Teeth)

By: Jake CratesCategory: Videos

Once again it’s #TrapTalkTuesday and this time it’s a HD video from Dr. Teeth for “Trap Money. This is D Boss at his finest, doing what he does best, feeding the streets. “Trap Money” is featured on D Boss’ recently released Michael Watts-hosted project, “2 Real 4 Radio Vol. 4” which can be found on Dat Piff. Be sure to cop that for the play list.

We55 (New Def Jam Signee) – “The Black Prince Charles Mixtape”

By: Jake CratesCategory: Music

He just signed a major record label deal with Def Jam Recordings, he’s also signed Baron Davis’ LA Unified imprint so this is also a big step for Davis as an NBA baller turned label exec.   The Pasadena bred hip hop artist WE55 kicks things off with his new tape “THE BLACK PRINCE CHARLES.” The mixtape, which is out today via DatPiff.com and with digital retailers, is presented by DJ Don Cannon and DJ Drama with their Gangsta Grillz series.

JOYNER LUCAS RELEASE NEW VISUAL FOR “ROSS CAPICCHIONI” (Viewer Discretion Advised)

By: @thetamrasimmonsCategory: Music

Viewer Discretion Advised: This video contains scenes of extreme violence from the shooter and victim perspective

(May 20, 2015) – East Coast rap star Joyner Lucas releases his highly anticipated new visual for his buzzed about single “Ross Capicchioni,” based on the true story of 17-year-old Ross Capicchioni surviving being shot multiple times in a rural area of Detroit back on June 6, 2007.  The gripping video depicts the chilling chain of events leading up to Capicchioni’s near fatal shooting by someone he called a friend who used him as bait for a local gang initiation.

Lucas’ no nonsense lyrics paired with a graphic reenactment of what happened that day in 2007, make for a seriously impactful, yet creative offering.  Lucas manages to keep viewers on the edge of their seats in this daring move to revisit a real life tragedy turned miracle.

“Ross Capicchioni” is the latest record from Joyner’s debut project Along Came Joyner featuring previously released singles “Look Around Me,” “Don’t Shoot,” and “Half N**ger.”

Follow Joyner Lucas on Twitter & Instagram: @RealJoynerLucas