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Nas Covers June/July Issue Of Complex Magazine
With the caption reading 'Life Is Good', which happens to be the name of Nas' forthcoming album, the rap legend covers Complex Magazine and talks about his Marriage to Kelis. From the public's point of view these two had a pretty nasty divorce so its interesting to see what Nas' outlook on the situation is.
Underground Sound Of The Day: Ab-Soul ‘Terrorist Threats’ Ft. Danny Brown & Jhene Aiko [VIDEO]
Ab-Soul drops his first visual off his new mixtape 'ControlSystem'. These Artists will def. get your mind racing with deep Lyrics and animated trippy imagery shot by APLUSfilmz. You can download this mixtape on Datpiff .
Drake Talks Retirement and Relationships With i-D Magazine
Is Drake preparing for retirement early? Don't get too nervous, the 25 year old rapper doesn't plan to retire just yet, but he doesn't want to be the next 30 year old rapper either. Drizzy sat with i-D Magazine to talk retirement plans, relationships, 'Take Care' album success, and whats next.
Lil Kim Shuts Down Northern Lights
The anticipation for the 'Queen Bee' Lil Kim to arrive in the 518 has been building rapidly these past few weeks. Last night after making fans wait until about 1am, the Queen graced our presence and I must say they show was well worth the wait!
Mac Miller Does A Good Deed For A Fan With Cancer
Pittsburgh rapper Mac Miller has collaborated on a song with a fan from his home town who is suffering from T-cell Lymphoma Cancer. 18 year old Bobby Stewart was brought the opportunity to make music with Mac through the Make a Wish Foundation (that mac donated $50,000 to by the way).
Meek Mill Interview With RapUpTV [VIDEO]
Last week Maybach Music Group rapper Meek Mill sat with RapUpTV to discuss a few dating rumors (yea we want to know if your dating Rihanna or not), his new mixtape 'DreamChasers 2', the debut album 'Dreams and Nightmares', Omarion signing to MMG, and his father-son relationship with Rick Ross.
Teyana Taylor Signs To Kanye’s G.O.O.D Music
You may remember her face from MTV's sweet 16 a few years back, where she did not exhibit your average 16 year old girly party but instead a SKATEBOARD 16! Teyana Taylor who was once signed to Pharrell Williams Star Trak label, will now join forces with Kanye West under the G.O.O.D Music group.
Rob Kardashian LOVES Rita Ora
Over the weekend Rita Ora hit the London scene to celebrate her new number 1 hit single 'RIP' at the Markham Inn Restaurant. Although her and new boo Rob Kardashian have been doing a hell of a job dodging paparazzi, he took to twitter to express his love for Ms.Rita!
Birdman Wants To Sign New Artist Chief Keef
You may or may not have heard of this young, up and coming rapper Chief Keef yet but hes definitely buzzing on the underground scene. Not only did Kanye West remix his song 'I don't like', which dropped last Tuesday featuring Pusha T, Jadakiss, and Big Sean, but Birdman and Cash Money say they'll do anything to sign him.
Wiz Khalifa And Amber Rose Talk Engagement
As you may know, Amber Rose and rapper Wiz Khalifa got engaged late Feb. early Sept., but we haven't heard much from Amber or Wiz about the engagement or wedding plans until now.
Floyd Mayweather Jr VS Miguel Cotto On HBO’s 24/7
As you may already know, boxers Floyd Mayweather and Miguel Cotto are set to face off in the ring on May 5 inside of the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. HBO's 24/7 serious premiered a few weeks ago Saturday giving you a look into Mayweather and Cotto's lives for fans who want to see how the two are preparing in the weeks leading up to the big event.
Wiz Khalifa Busted For Marijuana Once Again
Rapper Wiz Khalifa often talks about his love for good old Mary-Jane, but it seems that she may be getting him into a little bit of trouble these days. The Pittsburgh native was busted for marijuana AGAIN last night
which makes it the second time in 10 days!
A$ap Rocky: ‘Goldie’ [VIDEO]
A$ap Rocky is gearing up for the release of his debut album 'LongLiveA$ap' and has just released the video to his new single 'Goldie'. With Rocky being very influenced by fashion, it was only right that the video was shot in beautiful Paris, France.
Kanye West Gives Kim Kardashian A Hicky
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have been spotted out more than usual together lately and after Kanye dropped the L bomb about Kim in his new song 'Theraflu' its obvious something is going on.
Bob Marley Documentary To Premiere On Facebook
Six years and and three different directors later, "Marley," a documentary about reggae legend Bob Marley is finally going to be released on April 20th for the world to see via Facebook stream, $6.99 on Facebook for rent, and the video on demand release is the same day.
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre Bring Out Tupac At Coachella
This past Sunday night at the Coachella music festival Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre brought out the late great Tupac Shakur to perform a mini-set along-side them. Now your probably saying to yourself, "but Pac is dead," and I'm here to tell u that "TUPAC BACK!"
New Drake [Video’s]: ‘Take Care’ and ‘HYFR’
Drake has been known to have some pretty off topic videos so when I saw the 'Take Care' visuals I wasn't surprised at all. 'HYFR' on the other hand I definitely enjoyed watching over and over again.
New Kanye West Track ‘Theraflu’
Last night my twitter (@BruceVeetRoy by the way) was going absolutely APE after Funk Master Flex dropped Kanye West new track called 'Theraflu' ft. DJ Khaled and produced by Hit Boy. The song was set to drop last Friday to kick off the G.O.O.D Friday series and here it finally is and might I add WELL WORTH THE WAIT!
Nicki Minaj Takes Over 106 & Park [VIDEO]
Last night rapstress Nicki Minaj took over BET's 106 & Park to promote her new album 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded' which hit stores this past Monday. Hundreds of fans (Barbs and Ken Barbs as she would say) flooded the building outside 106 & Park to see their favorite Barbie of all, Ms. Minaj.
Nike Gives The NFL A Makeover
Ever since it was announced that Nike would be taking over for Reebok as the new league apparel maker's it seems fans were a little nervous about just how extreme Nike's make-over would be.
Diggy Simmons and J.Cole Beef?
A young Diggy Simmons just 17, shocked the world this Sunday when a diss track was released directed at Roc Nation rapper J.Cole.
Tyga’s Artist Honey Cocaine Gets Shot In Omaha
When you hear about a shooting you don't always think of Nebraska but that's exactly where Honey Cocaine was shot March 20th after a show. At first it was thought that two members of her entourage were shot but she revealed on Twitter the next day that it was in fact her.