After giving us the visual for “Clara Mae Jones” featuring DJ Drama, Young Money Yawn continues his Street Gospel II campaign with the release of “Cuzin House”. The latest loosie from the Virginia natives most recent mixtape was produced by Knuckle Head (August Alsina, Trinidad James, Yo Gotti, Kevin Gates) and comes laced with a trancing hook by co-producer of Juicy J’s “Bounce It”, Baby E. Stream the brand new track below and look out for the video coming soon!
Niqle Nut’s story is one of overcoming adversity, beating the odds, and turning hardship into success. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Niqle was infatuated with the Hip Hop culture from an early age. At the age of eleven, Niqle moved to Inglewood, California and quickly assimilated into his surroundings by adopting the gangster lifestyle. After a near brush with death that left him confined to a wheelchair for two years, Niqle re-evaluated his life and found his calling in music. Now, after already appearing on projects such as the Mick’s Tape and Mint Room compilations, Niqle Nut has officially signed a deal with Treacherous C.O.B. (formerly known as Treacherous Records / C.O.B.). This up-and-coming rapper has quite a story to share, and delivers it to the world via his upcoming debut album, Imperial.
In the not-too-distant past T.I. and Lil Wayne were in the studio together with a bunch of other people. In the vid, Tip is playing his dope songs and music. Also, there is a particular “lil homie” that he’s talking to more than others as the songs play. Well, the rumors are stating that that person is none other than the dude that shot up Wayne’s tour bus trying to get “street cred” recently His real name is Jimmy Winfrey and he allegedly did it for the Bloods. Checc the video:
After only dropping mixtapes and appearing on MMG’s compilation albums, Gunplay is finally releasing his debut album.
The Miami native has announced that he is releasing his long awaited major label solo debut project on July 31st via Def Jam. He made the announcement in a new video for his freestyle over Jay Z’s track “Open Letter.” Details about the album are scarce, but the lead single featuring YG, “Wuzhanindoe,” has already been released.
Peep the “Open Letter” freestyle below.
Statik Selektah debuts his new track, “Beautiful Life” feat. Action Bronson & Joey Bada$$. This is the first single off his upcoming album, Lucky 7, in stores July 7th on Showoff Records / Duck Down Music Inc.
Before he kicks off his first headlining tour at Rough Trade in Brooklyn tonight, XXL 2015 Freshman and DMV native GoldLink decides to liberate his Milo Mills & Hasta produced leak “Dance On Me”. Stream the new FADER liberated cut below! Purchase tickets here.
Compton, California native SiG Muzik just linked up with multi-platinum artist Ron Browz for this new summer banger “Married”. It was produced by Simon Blaze – this is the one you been waiting for!
Papoose has announced that he is dropping his sophomore album, You Can’t Stop Destiny, on July 17th.
For features not only did he wax poetic with his wife Remy Ma, but he teamed up with fellow Brooklynites Troy Ave, Red Cafe and Maino. The lead single, “Mobbing” produced by Havoc of Mobb Deep, is due out on June 11th with a Ty Dolla Sign-assisted single, “Michael Jackson,” coming soon after. Production was also supplied by DJ Premier, Ron Browz, DJ Tip, Showbiz and GUN Productions. You Can’t Stop Destiny is available for pre-order on iTunes.
Peep the tracklist and album art below.
1.) “The Bank” (produced by Ron Browz)
2.) “You Ain’t Built Like That” (produced by Amadeus)
3.) “Mobbing” f/ Troy Ave (produced by Havoc)
4.) “The Plug” (produced by DJ Premier)
5.) “Michael Jackson” f/ Remy Ma & Ty Dolla $ign (produced by Ron Browz)
6.) “Wish A N#### Would” (produced by DJ Tip)
7.) “Everything To Gain” f/ A.G (produced by Showbiz)
8.) “Revenge” / Maino & Red Cafe (produced by GUN Productions)
9.) “Team US” (produced by DJ Tip)
10.) “You Draggin It” (produced by DJ Tip)
11.) “Global Warming Part 2” (produced by GUN Productions)
12.) “Illuminati” (produced by Gemcrates)
13.) “Obituary 2014” (produced by GUN Productions) *****Bonus Track
I Don’t Camouflage visits legendary photographer Barron Claiborne’s studio in Brooklyn NY. Known for being one of the first few photographers who used patterns in their portraits and his iconic “King of New York” photo with Notorious B.I.G., Barron shares his inspiration, photography style, and his vision in an exclusive interview. Claiborne does NOT camouflage. He draws a lot of inspiration from tone, subtle color, and various cultures. To him, the camera is a machine, but it’s actually your mind that matters when taking photos. Claiborne uses an array of objects to add flare to his photos. Check out the interview below!
After releasing a visual for “Constantly Hating”, Young Thug drops new video “Halftime” from his Barter 6 project. Directed by Be El Be.
This video is directed by Jerome Davis of Lord of the Fly Films ( Stones Throw Records, Wu Tang Affiliates, Project Blowed) & Edited by M.Payton Multimedia Productions (Clear Channel, Wild 94.9). RDV films documents an adventure through the West Coast with Dlabrie on this track as he takes a trip down memory lane, remembering a career changing trip to Hollywood.
Snoop Dogg has a bone to pick. The Doggfather has filed a lawsuit against Pabst Brewing Company for breaching a contract and interference with contractual relations, according to the The Hollywood Reporter. Pabst brews the beers Colt 45 and Blue Ribbon.
The lawsuit stems from Snoop’s 2011 endorsement deal as the brand ambassador of Blast by Colt 45, a line of fruit-flavored liquors. His stint as brand ambassador was supposed to last from 2011 to 2014. After the deal ended, Pabst was sold to a group of investors in a deal worth almost $700 million. Now Snoop is suing the company claiming that he is owed 10 percent of the sale price based on a “phantom equity clause” in his endorsement contract.
According to the clause, “In the event that the Blast by Colt 45 brand or the entire Colt 45 brand family is sold … during the 3-year Term of the Agreement or within two (2) years following the end of the Term, Consultant [i.e. Mr. Broadus] will receive 10% of the net price of such sale.”
The lawsuit claims that Pabst refuses to give the Bush rapper was he says he is owed.
“Pabst Brewing Company has been under new ownership and new management since November 2014,” said a statement issued by Pabst to The Hollywood Reporter. “We have not been contacted by Snoop Dogg or his representatives about this issue. We are investigating the matter and would be happy to talk to Snoop or his representatives to try to get to the bottom of this.”
Photos via Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj’s Instagram
Apparently Lil’ Kim fans are upset with Meek Mill for stating during his Hot 97 summer Jam set that he doesn’t want to hear anyone put another female in the game on Nicki Minaj’s level. Lil’ Kim hit the Summer Jam stage too, so her fans felt like Meek was taking shots mostly at Kim. Kim’s fans left comments under Meek’s pictures roasting him for hours. Can Nicki and Kim just collab already?
“I don’t want to hear yall put another rap b*tch on Nicki’s level. Make some noise for the hottest rap chick in the game.”
Photo by Jim Spellman WireImage
It looks like Love & Hip Hop’s Karlie Redd is making her rounds in the adult entertainment world. Rumor has it she may be working with Vivid next. Allegedly, she’s been offered $25K to film two sex scenes with the possibility of earning six figures on the back-end. She also recently stopped by Playboy TV. Ummm would you watch?
Philly’s own City Rominiecki is back with an anthem for all the money getters. Produced by J Traxx.
Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s “Shimmy Shimmy Ya” just became family friendly.
YouTube mashup artist Adam Schleichkorn decided to scrap the original video and have the song performed by The Muppets. In the 1:17 clip, Dr. Teeth does the track justice mouthing the lyrics as if they were his very own.
Check it out below.
At a southeast Albuquerque park full of families, witnesses said a man pulled out a gun and pointed it right at his girlfriend’s face. They said he also pistol-whipped another woman.
Photo by Paul Morigi WireImage
Naya Rivera has sold a memoir entitled ‘Sorry, Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes, and Growing Up’. Rivera plans to talk about her life as a child star, rising to popularity on the cast of “Glee,” and her broke & struggling days as a H###### waitress. She also plans on discussing her dating life. This means we could find out where things went wrong with Big Sean and how she ended up married and pregnant by someone else soon after.
Thomas Crum is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Police say Crum became upset after the driver told him he had to get off the bus because his passes were expired.Crum is seen on video threatening the driver a number of times, even trying to take over the bus before punching the driver in the face, and knocking him out cold
After wrapping up the Between the Sheets Tour with Trey Songz and dropping two albums, X and Fan of a Fan: The Album with Tyga, within six months Chris Brown is heading back out on tour. Breezy will be hitting the road for the “One Hell Of A Nite” tour and will be taking a slew of acts along for the ride. Co-headliners include Teyana Taylor, Kid Ink, Fetty Wap and Omarion.
.@chrisbrown announced his summer tour w/ @kid_ink @1omarion @fettywap @TEYANATAYLOR! RSVP: http://t.co/TF38Fvmfwu pic.twitter.com/cqZtDc6tPB
— Live Nation (@LiveNation) June 8, 2015
The tour kicks off on August 12th in Kansas and then hits cities like Chicago, Cleveland, Boston, Detroit, Tampa and then comes to an end on Sept. 19th in Concord, CA.
Peep the dates below.
AUG. 12 – KANSAS CITY, MO. @ SPRINT CENTER
AUG. 13 – ST. LOUIS, MO. @ SCOTTRADE CENTER
AUG. 14 – CHICAGO, ILL. @ FIRST MIDWEST BANK AMPHITHEATRE
AUG. 15 – INDIANAPOLIS, IND. @ KLIPSCH MUSIC CENTER
AUG. 16 – DETROIT, MICH. @ DTE ENERGY MUSIC THEATRE
AUG. 18 – CLEVELAND, OHIO @ BLOSSOM MUSIC CENTER
AUG. 19 – DARIEN LAKE, N.Y. @ DARIEN LAKE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
AUG. 21 – CAMDEN, N.J. @ SUSQUEHANNA BANK CENTER
AUG. 22 – BRISTOW, VA. @ JIFFY LUBE LIVE
AUG. 23 – BRIDGEPORT, CONN. @ WEBSTER BANK ARENA
AUG. 26 – HOLMDEL, N.J. @ PNC BANK ARTS CENTER
AUG. 28 – SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. @ SARATOGA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
AUG. 29 – BOSTON, MASS. @ XFINITY CENTER
AUG. 30 – WANTAGH, N.Y. @ NIKON AT JONES BEACH THEATRE
SEPT. 1 – BIRMINGHAM, ALA. @ OAK MOUNTAIN AMPHITHEATRE
SEPT. 3 – MIAMI, FLA. @ AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA
SEPT. 4 – TAMPA, FLA. @ MIDFLORIDA CREDIT UNION AMPHITHEATRE
SEPT. 5 – ATLANTA, GA. @ AARON’S AMPHITHEATRE AT LAKEWOOD
SEPT. 9 – AUSTIN, TEXAS @ AUSTIN360 AMPHITHEATER
SEPT. 10 – DALLAS, TEXAS @ GEXA ENERGY PAVILION
SEPT. 12 – ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. @ ISLETA AMPHITHEATER
SEPT. 15 – PHOENIX, ARIZ. @ US AIRWAYS CENTER
SEPT. 17 – SAN DIEGO, CALIF. @ SLEEP TRAIN AMPHITHEATRE
SEPT. 18 – ANAHEIM, CALIF. @ HONDA CENTER
SEPT. 19 – CONCORD, CALIF. @ CONCORD PAVILION