Tinashe is back with a visual for her latest single “All Hands On Deck”, off her debut album ‘Aquarius’. Catch Tinashe on Nicki Minaj’s “Pinkprint Tour” alongside Meek Mill, Rae Srummurd & Dej Loaf kicking off July 17.
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Lusive – "Ain't In My Way"
Upstart Bronx native Lusive is back today as he delivers his new single, “Ain’t In My Way.” Lusive has a creative way of blending that classic Hip-Hop feel with the Hipster wave that is NYC. He does a great job of being creative in his delivery and even incorporates some lyrics from “Forget About Dre” as well.
The theme for “Ain’t In My Way” describes how situational haters are the first ones to kick you when your down. Keeping his eyes on the prize, Lusive holds a lyrical exercise from beginning to end with money being the motive.
Jabee Ft. Fat Tony & Chopps – "Hot Sauce"
The OKC Emmy award winner, Jabee, lets a loosie free from his new ep dropping soon with Droop-E (E-40’s son).
Listen as Jabee raps about not regretting your past, but smiling because you lived it. The features from Fat Tony and Chopps remind us that just a drop of hot sauce makes it so much better.
Making of The Game's 'The Documentary II' (Part 1)
Check out some footage of Game working with Meek on ‘Soundtrack’. Also hear from both Cool & Dre as they speak on their chemistry with Game. Also get a glimpse of Cool’s cooking skills at the end.
Coachella Is Banning Social Media Posting
Photo by Christopher Polk Getty Images
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival organizers may be placing a ban on the posting of any photos on social media before the festival’s opening day due to a leaked photo found on Reddit. This is to serve as a warning to vendors and artists who end up spoiling the surprises. We are sure this won’t work, especially in today’s age of “I was there” social media posting. Are you attending the festival this year?
Wale Teams Up With Diamond Supply For Capsule Collection
Wale’s latest album not only came with three different covers but it was also accompanied by a capsule collection. The DC spitter collaborated with Diamond Supply to release t-shirts and a hoodie adorned with The Album About Nothing‘s Seinfield-inspired logo.
The collection is small but it’s far from cheap. TAAN t-shirts go for $38 while the hoodie goes for $88. Wale stans can purchase the garbs here.
Young Buck – "Not This Time"
New track off Young Buck’s “10 Bullets” mixtape dropping tomorrow.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03hl-2jIYmk
Check Out Highlights From BET's Black Girls Rock!
BET premiered their annual BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Award Show last night. The event celebrated six phenomenal women who represent the universal power, beauty, talent and humanity of Black girls all around the world. With performances from Jill Scott, Fantasia, Faith Evans, Lalah Hathaway and a special message from First Lady Michelle Obama, this must-see event will inspire the “rockin’ black girl” in every viewer! The event celebrated the beauty, power and tenacity of black women. Those honored included Jada Pinkett Smith, Erykah Badu, Cicely Tyson, “Selma” director Ava DuVernay, educator Nadia Lopez and Dr. Helene D. Gayle, president and CEO of CARE USA, a humanitarian organization. Smith implored black women to celebrate and be aware of their own strength. Tyson spoke to the resiliency of black women as she accepted her legacy award. DuVernay, whose civil rights drama “Selma” received an Academy Award nomination, implored women to “figure out what you need to do to be the heroine of your own story.”
Check out highlights from the show below!
Kanye West, Ludacris And More Headline Power 106's 'Powerhouse 2015' Concert
Power 106 has announced the all-star lineup for their annual Powerhouse concert. The headliner for this year’s festivities is Yeezus himself, Kanye West.
The roster is jampacked with other hitmakers like Ludacris, Kid Ink, Ty Dolla Sign, B.o.B,Tinashe, G Eazy, Nipsey Hu$$le, Logic, Casey Veggies and Tech N9ne. The concert hits The Honda Center in Anaheim, CA on May 16th.
Tickets will be up for presale on Wednesday, Apr. 8th and then officially go on sale Thursday, Apr. 9th.
Chris Brown Pledges To Be Faithful If Karrueche Accepts Baby
Photo via Karrueche’s Instagram
Chris Brown has been pulling out all the stops as he tries to win his ex-boo Karrueche back. According to TMZ he has been reportedly calling Karrueche and all of her friends non-stop trying to make contact. It has also been said that Chris Brown pledges to be 100% faithful to Karrueche if she accepts the baby.
According to Hollywood Life:
After Karrueche gave Chris an ultimatum about being together forever, Chris has finally responded. He’s willing to commit to Kae 100 percent, but on one condition — that she accept his daughter Royalty into her life, HollywoodLife.com learned EXCLUSIVELY. Things between Chris Brown and Karrueche Tran without a doubt changed now that his 10-month-old daughter Royalty is in the picture. As Chris continues to try and win Karrueche back after she learned of his secret baby with another woman, Karrueche is finally ready to give Chris another chance — but Breezy has some conditions, too. “Chris responded to Karrueche and told her, ‘Yes, I only want to be with you and only you. I’m yours forever, bae. Me, you and Royalty. Can you accept me and my daughter?’” an insider tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. “He sent her a text message and the words were in all capital letters.” However, Chris has showed way more maturity since Royalty came into his life. He recently revealed on Instagram that he’s had an “awakening” and is a changed person. “He’s desperately trying to work on himself,” our insider adds. “He’s trying to get his life under control for not only Karrueche, but for himself.”
We don’t believe you Breezy!
Nicki Minaj Hints At New Material Only Available On Tidal
After Beyonce’ released her new track “Die For You” in celebration of her 7-year wedding anniversary to Jay Z exclusively on his new streaming service, Nicki Minaj teased that she will also be dropping some new material on Tidal as well.
Though she did not reveal what it is, she took to Twitter over the weekend to tell fans to be on the lookout for “exclusive footage.”
Preparing my exclusive footage for #Tidal – ??????????
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) April 4, 2015
Lots of stuff. ??? secret stuff. ??? > RT “@itsjuanibarra: Nicki and Beyoncé are releasing stuff on Tidal I wanna sign up now
— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) April 4, 2015
The Young Money femcee, along with Beyonce, Madonna, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, J. Cole and eight other musicians are part owners of the service, and they have promised to release exclusive content only on Tidal. Rihanna debuted her new single “American Oxygen” on the service today (Apr. 6) while Hova pulled his first album, Reasonable Doubt, from Spotify, which is now his competitor.
Crazy: Her Man Kicked Her Out The House Butt Naked
A man kicks a woman out of the house with no clothes on so she climbs down the ladder but naked.
Old Goverment Infiltration Program Still Felt Today
Author and activist Ward Churchill speaks to TRNN’s Eddie Conway about what COINTELPRO was and how it was structured.
https://youtu.be/a7ZOjmhYh4Q
Wiz Khalifa Ft Charlie Puth – "See You Again"
After dropping visuals for “The Sleaze” yesterday, Wiz Khalifa is back with another video “See You Again” featuring Charlie Puth. “See You Again” lives on the “Furious 7” soundtrack.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-qRYfMT0f0
Top 10 NBA Plays: April 5th
The best of the best from a seven-game Sunday night, highlighted in the Top 10!
O.T. Genasis – "The Flyest"
O.T. Genasis unleashes his new single, “The Flyest”.
http://www.audiomack.com/song/mcqueen-media/the-flyest-1
Rampage Is Back With New Music
DJ Hustle caught up with Hip Hop Recording Artist, RAMPAGE has been highly respected in the hip hop/rap arena for over two decades. Rampage is back with new music during our interview he let us listen to his new mix tape, Remington Steele Mixtape Download that drops April 1st. Produced by multi-platinum producer, Felony Muzik, proves that classic, timeless music can still hold it’s relevance in today’s hip hop industry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UVwpXHE76E
'Fast & Furious 7' Grosses Over $143 Million Opening Weekend
Fast and Furious 7 grossed $143.6 million this weekend, shattering any previous records set by the film franchise. This is the biggest opening weekend and FAF film has ever seen. It also landed at the no. 9 spot among the top 10 openings in history, Variety reports.
This was actor Paul Walker’s last role before his sudden death in 2013 after being in a car crash, which piqued many of the Fast and Furious fans.
“This is a bittersweet installment in the franchise,” said Phil Contrino, vice president and chief analyst at BoxOffice.com. “[Walker’s] passing made this movie more intriguing for people who hadn’t seen some of the installments. It raised awareness and its success is a tribute to him.”
Coming in at no. 2 was Rihanna’s animated debut in DreamWork’s Home, raking in another $27.4 million. Get Hard starring Kevin Hart and Will Ferrell landed in the third spot grossing $12.9 million.
Bun B And Anthony Pinn Talks About Teaching At Rice University
Hip-Hop has always been known as the language of the people with a goal to educate the youth. But after many moons of game-dropping on the streets, the underground King called Bun-B has been recruited by professor Anthony Pinn for a new class called Religion & Hip-Hop Culture at the one and only Rice University in Houston Texas.
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