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Sunday, August 31, 2014

Kid Cudi Faints During Chicago Concert

Kid Cudi

Kid Cudi scared his fans during his set at Chicago’s North Coast Music Festival on Saturday. The Cleveland rapper was signing an autograph in the front row when he suddenly passed out. He fell back and hit the floor, but luckily security was there to pick him up and carry him backstage.


Cudi returned to Twitter to assure his fans that he was OK.


“Mad love to the security who were there and helped me out tonight. Really awesome dudes! Thanx for nursing me back to health,” he said. “Ill do a better and make sure to eat properly on show days :) scouts honor!”


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Video: Ray J f/ Migos – ‘ATM’

Ray J

Cash in, cash out. Ray J takes over the club in the video for his single “ATM” featuring Migos. All the ladies have their eyes on him as he makes his way through VIP, but it’s the head of his all-female security team who ends up falling for him.


“Hopefully her legs are open like an ATM by the end of the video and I can cash in and cash out,” Ray J told Rap-Up TV.


He was also joined on set by the “Versace” trio. “We’re big fans of their music and they’ve been exploding on their own path and they’ve just built a crazy fan base,” said Ray J. “The homies told me to get with ‘em and they was down, so it was just magic.”


Ray J released his mixtape Ray J Unkut 2 last month and will star on VH1′s “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood,” premiering September 15.








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Rihanna Does the Shmoney Dance on a Yacht

Rihanna

We’ve seen Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, and Drake all do the Shmoney Dance. And now Rihanna has blessed us with some footage of herself getting down to Bobby Shmurda’s “Hot Nigga.” Fresh off “The Monster Tour” with Eminem, a bikini-clad RiRi filmed herself and her BFFs Melissa Forde and LeLe Boo smoking and dancing to the Brooklyn rapper’s hit while on a yacht.


“Shmoneyyyy #YachtEdition @leleboo_phucku #Robynnn @bobby_shmurda,” wrote Melissa Forde.


On Saturday, RiRi celebrated the ninth anniversary of her debut album Music of the Sun. “Thanks to all of you who’ve supported me throughout the years!” tweeted a grateful Rihanna. “I cant believe, already 9 yrs! I owe it to you man.”


She is reportedly working on a new album and has called upon hitmakers including Elijah Blake and DJ Mustard, who produced a ballad. “It’s not like anything you’ve ever heard from me before,” the West Coast hitmaker told Rap-Up TV.


Watch RiRi get her Shmoney Dance on.










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Saturday, August 30, 2014

Amber Rose Twerks to Celebrate Wiz Khalifa’s No. 1 Album

Amber Rose

In honor of his first No. 1 album, Wiz Khalifa received a special gift from his wife Amber Rose. The voluptuous Mrs. Khalifa posted an Instagram video of herself twerking to her hubby’s song “Ass Drop.” While wearing blue lingerie, she made it wiggle in front of a portrait of Wiz.


“In honor of my Hubby’s #1 Album #blacchollywood #AssDrop,” said Amber, who celebrated her first wedding anniversary in July.


Wiz’ album Blacc Hollywood sold 90,000 copies in its first week, becoming his first No. 1 on the Billboard 200.


“Number 1 album and Jay Z never tweeted me. Im proud of that,” tweeted the Taylor Gang boss.


Watch Amber shake it for the ‘Gram.








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Tinashe Performs ‘Pretend’ in Paris

Tinashe

With her DJ Mustard-produced single “2 On” already a hit in the U.S., Tinashe brought her campaign overseas to Europe.


In addition to performing at the Reading Festival and XOYO in London, the L.A. singer staged a showcase at Paris’ La Maroquinerie. She treated her European fans to the first performance of her A$AP Rocky-assisted single “Pretend,” along with her mixtape cuts “Midnight Sun,” “Vulnerable,” and “Boss.”


During her trip overseas, she also busted out some dance moves to Rae Sremmurd’s new single “No Type” in front of the Eiffel Tower.


Her debut album Aquarius arrives October 7 featuring contributions from Future, Dev Hynes, Jasper, and Stargate. Check out the cover art and tracklisting here.












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Friday, August 29, 2014

New Music: Fat Joe – ‘Hot Ni**a (Remix)’

Hot Nigga (Remix)

It’s Crack, bitch. Fat Joe serves up the Crack mix to Bobby Shmurda’s “Hot Nigga,” which has been remixed by everyone from Mavado to Lil Mama. Joey bodies the beat and shouts out former Terror Squad member Remy Ma on his grimy verse.


Just last month, he reunited with Jennifer Lopez on his Rico Love-produced single “Stressin.”


Meanwhile, TMZ reports that Bobby Shmurda may soon be Shmoney dancing behind bars. The Brooklyn rapper was arrested on June 3 after police found him with a 9mm Glock pistol. He was charged with felony criminal possession of a weapon and faces up to 15 years in prison.








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New Mixtape: Lil Bibby – ‘Free Crack II’

Free Crack II

Just in time for Labor Day weekend, Lil Bibby feeds the streets with his new mixtape Free Crack II. Hosted by DJ Drama, the sequel to 2013′s Free Crack features the rugged storytelling that helped earn the Chicago MC a spot on XXL‘s Freshmen list.


The 18 tracks include appearances from T.I., Wiz Khalifa, Juicy J, Jadakiss, Anthony Hamilton, and Lil Herb, with production from Bangladesh & BranNu, Honorable C.N.O.T.E., Needlz, Sonny Digital, and Black Metaphor.


Bibby, who is featured on Juicy J’s single “Low,” will join Ty Dolla $ign on his upcoming “In Too Deep” tour, starting October 1 in San Antonio.


Get your fix below.




Free Crack II





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Nicki Minaj Readies ‘The Pinkprint’ for Black Friday

Nicki Minaj

Mark your calendars. After much anticipation, Nicki Minaj has set a release date for her third studio album The Pinkprint.



According to Billboard, the follow-up to 2012′s Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded will arrive on Friday, November 28.


The album has produced the singles “Pills N Potions” and the Sir Mix-a-Lot-sampled “Anaconda.” Following her performance at the VMAs, the song jumped from No. 10 to No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.


The album marks a return to her roots. “The Pinkprint will remind people why they fell in love with Nicki Minaj,” she told Rap-Up TV. “And I think that needs to be done.”


The Pinkprint was inspired by Jay Z’s 2001 classic The Blueprint. “I want female rappers to be able to pattern themselves with what I’ve done one day,” Nicki told “The Breakfast Club.” “I think the album is so classic. It’s gonna feel so good and I think it will probably be something that female rappers look to as a Pinkprint for years to come.”


In addition to Nicki, Young Money plans to release Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter V on October 28 and Tyga’s The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty on November 18.







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Snoop Dogg Becomes a White Guy Named Todd

Snoop Dogg as Todd

Snoop Dogg is pretty fly…for a white guy. For his latest incarnation, the rapper has transformed into a white man named Todd. Snoop, whose past alter egos have included Snoop Lion and Snoopzilla, debuted his whiteface on Instagram, donning a blond wig, glasses, and face makeup.


It’s unclear what he’s doing it for, but he appeared to be on a set and was advertising a website called WhiteGuysConnect alongside Nia Long.


Todd’s hobbies include crocheting, paintball, and spoken word poetry.


Earlier this year, Nick Cannon sparked controversy after introducing his whiteface persona Connor Smallnut.


See more pics from Snoop’s transformation below, bro.



Snoop Dogg and Nia Long








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New Music: T.I. – ‘Don’t Tell ‘Em (Remix)’

T.I.

While he prepares his album Paperwork , T.I. jumps on a remix to Jeremih’s YG-assisted single “Don’t Tell ‘Em.” The King spits a grand verse over the DJ Mustard-produced beat.


The song can be found on DJ MLK’s upcoming mixtape Clubs, Studios, Airports .


Meanwhile, Paperwork drops October 21 featuring Rick Ross, The-Dream, Lil Boosie, Jeezy, and Pharrell, who executive produced the album.








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Mike Posner Says Kanye West Motivated Him to Do Better


Kanye West has proven to be a motivating force…even when he doesn’t know it. Just ask Mike Posner.


The Detroit singer-songwriter sat down with pop duo Timeflies in Best Buy’s Collaboration Room to discuss an encounter with Yeezus that would change his life. After hearing a song Mike had produced for Big Sean, Mike asked Kanye if he liked the record, and the always honest rapper said no. But instead of feeling discouraged, it only made him work harder.


“It made me want to impress him and do better,” said Mike, who is currently working on his sophomore album Pages.


Two years later, he ran into ‘Ye again, but this time he only had good things to say.


Watch Mike describe the inspirational moment and see him perform “Amy” with Timeflies.









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Nas Returns to His Roots in ‘Time Is Illmatic’ Documentary [Trailer]

Nas

Twenty years after the release of his groundbreaking debut Illmatic, Nas takes a walk down memory lane in his documentary Nas: Time Is Illmatic.


The hip-hop icon returns to his childhood home in Queensbridge and shares stories of his rise to stardom and the obstacles he faced before his major label signing at age 20.


The 74-minute film features interviews with his Illmatic producers including Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip, and DJ Premier, as well as his musical peers Pharrell Williams, Alicia Keys, and Busta Rhymes.


Nas: Time Is Illmatic opens at the Tribeca Film Festival and select theaters on October 1 and will be available on demand and iTunes beginning October 3.


On October 2, Nas will embark on a 14-city fall tour. Before each show, he will screen the film and perform Illmatic from start to finish.


Watch the official trailer below.








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Ariana Grande Brings Her ‘Everything’ to ‘Today’ Concert Series

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande capped off her release week with an appearance on the “Today” Summer Concert Series. Throngs of fans packed New York’s Rockefeller Plaza on Friday to watch the pint-sized diva perform songs off her album My Everything, which is set to debut at No. 1 next week.


She belted out “Problem,” “Break Free,” “Bang Bang,” and “Break Your Heart Right Back” during the mini-concert.


She also forecasted the weather with Al Roker, brought her grandmother Nonna on set, and sat down with Matt Lauer for an interview.


When asked how she remains grounded, she said, “I spend a lot of time with my family. … I just have to constantly remind myself how lucky I am to do what I love.”


She and Big Sean were recently seen holding hands at the VMAs, but she remained coy when asked about her romantic relationship. “Oh my goodness, y’all are putting me on the spot!” she said before declaring, “I’m happy.”


Watch the pop sensation take over the Plaza.



Interview








“Problem”








“Break Free”








“Bang Bang”








Weather












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Video: Rico Love f/ Future – ‘He Got Money’

Rico Love and Future

The power of a dollar. Rico Love cashes in with Future in the video for his hustlers’ anthem “He Got Money” off his mixtape I Sin. The Division1 hitmaker stunts alongside Future while surrounded by women in the Parris Stewart-directed clip.


I Sin, which is now available to download, also features Big K.R.I.T., Troy Ave, Bobby Shmurda, Future, and Kevin Gates.








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Thursday, August 28, 2014

Luke James Unveils Album Cover Art, Tracklisting

Luke James

After touring with Beyoncé and starring in the 2013 Christmas musical Black Nativity, Luke James will release his self-titled debut on September 23. The New Orleans crooner, who now resides in Harlem, has revealed the two covers (deluxe above) along with the tracklisting.


The 12-track standard edition features the Rick Ross-assisted single “Options” and “Dancing in the Dark,” with production from Danja, Salaam Remi, The Alliance, Kadis & Sean, and Luke himself.


The deluxe adds three songs including James’ soulful cover of Sam Smith’s “Stay With Me.”


Luke James will be available for iTunes pre-order on September 9.


See the standard cover and tracklisting below.



Luke James Tracklisting


1. “Love XYZ”

2. “Dancing in the Dark”

3. “Don’t Do It” (Interlude)

4. “Trouble”

5. “The Run”

6. “Glass House”

7. “Exit Wounds”

8. “TimeX” (Interlude)

9. “Options” feat. Rick Ross

10. “Insane / Bombin’ Out” (Interlude)

11. “I Want You”

12. “Exposé”


Deluxe Edition


13. “Make Love to Me”

14. “Options” (WolfJames Version)

15. “Stay With Me”


*Tracks 1, 5, 7, 8, 10 produced by Danja

*Tracks 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 14 produced by The Alliance

*Track 11 produced by Kadis & Sean

*Track 13 produced by Salaam Remi

*Tracks 3, 15 produced by Luke James



Luke James

Standard Cover Art








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New Music: Ma$e – ‘Politically Incorrect’

Politically Incorrect

A day after The Game dropped his all-star anthem “Don’t Shoot,” Ma$e leads his own march on a protest anthem called “Politically Incorrect.” The Harlem rapper sounds off on Ferguson, Mike Brown, and George Zimmerman on the compelling record.


“I’m politically incorrect / I never sell my own out for a check / They say that I’m from generation X / ADD, ni**as don’t know what I’m gon’ do next,” raps Ma$e, who is readying his album Now We Even.


Hear Ma$e preach to the people.








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Video: The Weeknd – ‘King of the Fall’


Ahead of his upcoming tour with ScHoolBoy Q and Jhene Aiko, The Weeknd premieres the seductive video for “King of the Fall.” Look for more new music from the Canadian crooner later this year.






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New Music: Khalil f/ Justin Bieber – ‘Time for Bed’

A Long Story Short

Justin Bieber’s R&B protégé Khalil drops his mixtape A Long Story Short featuring Birdman, Blake Kelly, Mike Dean, Soundz, and Tory Lanez. Bieber himself, or should we say Bizzle, appears on a pair of seductive songs including “Playtime” and the DJ Mustard-produced “Time for Bed.”


The fellas serenade their ladies on the breathy tracks, geared for the bedroom.


Stream the entire mixtape below.








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The Game Reveals ‘The Documentary 2’ Release Date

Game

Ten years after the release of his breakout debut The Documentary, The Game is gearing up for the sequel.



The Documentary 2 will arrive on January 18, 2015 (which is a Sunday), he announced on Instagram. “Exactly 10 years from The Documentary….. Nobody is fucking with 2 !!!!!!!!! So don’t drop nowhere near me….. You’ve been warned!” said Game.


In an interview with Power 106′s J Cruz and Justin Credible, he revealed that he was “going back to the Just Blazes, Scott Storches, Dr. Dres,” who worked on the original album.


The Documentary went gold in its first week and featured the 50 Cent-assisted hits “Hate It or Love It” and “How We Do.”


He has also pushed back the release of his Blood Money La Familia compilation from September 16 to October 14. It has already spawned the singles “Bigger Than Me” and “Or Nah” featuring Too $hort, Problem, AV, and Eric Bellinger.


“Spent the last 48 hours in the studio putting the final touches on #YearOfTheWolf & even though the date is pushed until Oct 14th I can promise my fans this #BloodMoney album will be better than anything else dropping this year,” he said.


Earlier this week, The Game brought together his hip-hop peers including Diddy, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Fabolous, and Wale for the Ferguson anthem “Don’t Shoot,” inspired by Mike Brown.






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Rap-Up TV: K. Michelle Sounds Off on Nicki Minaj and Lil’ Kim


In addition to starring in her “Rebellious Soul” musical for VH1, K. Michelle has been putting the finishing touches on her sophomore album and readying a new VH1 reality show. But recently the “Love & Hip Hop” star has been back in the headlines for her comments about Lil’ Kim and Nicki Minaj.





While she’s angered some Kim fans with her tweets, K still has love for both ladies.


“I recently heard some of the things that Kim’s been putting out and I’m just happy she’s back rapping,” she told Rap-Up TV. “At the end of the day, I’m a huge Nicki fan. I’m really a huge fan of both of these women and I know what it’s like to be in some industry beef and I really just want those two to do something phenomenal together and shut up everyone and just shut it down.”




The Memphis songstress gushed about Nicki’s new single “Anaconda.” “I’m very biased when it comes to Nicki, you can never ask me anything about Nicki because she never does any wrong in my eyes. I’m a very animated person, she’s very animated, and so I can respect the animation in ‘Anaconda.’”


She has yet to collaborate with Kim due to their hectic schedules. “I never did the record with Kim. A lot has happened for her, a lot has happened for me,” she said. “I love Kim. I told her I was gonna take her baby when she comes here. I love her, but we haven’t done anything yet.”




She would also love to work with Pink. “When I was on my first label, they’d always be like, ‘Oh my God. You’re like the black Pink. You just don’t care,’” said K of the pop star. “I’m gonna stalk her and get to her one day. I don’t get starstruck, but definitely for her.”


On November 3, K will return to VH1 in her own reality show, “K. Michelle: My Life.” “You’ll get to see me as a mother and as a singer,” she said. “‘Love & Hip Hop’ is never the place for a child. So in the reality show, you’ll see what it’s like traveling back and forth to my son to work to just being a mother, an artist, trying to fit a sex symbol in there a little bit. You’ll just get to see my life. It’s crazy.”


Previous: K. Michelle Is Ready to “Snatch Wigs” with Sophomore Album






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New Music: Lil’ Kim – ‘Fancy (Remix)’

Iggy Azalea and Lil' Kim

Who dat, who dat? K-I-M-M-Y. Lil’ Kim gets “Fancy” on a remix to Iggy Azalea’s No. 1 hit. After remixing Rae Sremmurd’s “No Flex Zone,” the Queen Bee boasts about her lavish lifestyle and pops designer tags on her short and sweet verse.


The two rappers presented together at the MTV VMAs in 2013.


“I’m so fancy!! Had to show my girl @IGGYAZALEA some love!! Muuaaahhh!!!” tweeted Kim.


On September 11, she will release her long-awaited mixtape Hard Core 2K14 featuring her remixes to Beyoncé’s “Flawless” and Bobby Shmurda’s “Hot Ni**a.”








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Video: Gipp f/ CeeLo Green – ‘Shine Like Gold’

CeeLo Green and Gipp

CeeLo Green bands together with his Goodie Mob brother Gipp in the video for the latter’s single “Shine Like Gold.” The fellas, who star on the TBS reality show “CeeLo Green’s The Good Life,” salute the beautiful women of the world in the comical clip. They mack on a pair of twins, while dressed as twins, and flirt with a school teacher.


“My brother @GippGoodie has been working so hard on his music, I’m very happy to see it come to fruition and to be a part of it!” said CeeLo.


Gipp’s second solo album Zagga is due this fall on Epic Records, while CeeLo is working on an album of his own called Girl Power.








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New Music: Raekwon – ‘Got to Be There / The Girl Is Mine (Remix)’

Raekwon

In honor of Throwback Thursday and what would have been Michael Jackson’s 56th birthday, Raekwon pays tribute to the King of Pop with a remix mash-up. The Wu-Tang Clan member flows over MJ’s ’70s classic “Got to Be There” before laying down some silky bars over the 1982 Paula McCartney duet “The Girl Is Mine.”


Raekwon is currently working on the new Wu-Tang album, A Better Tomorrow , as well as his own album Fly International Luxurious Art. He also recently shot a video for LL Cool J’s single “I’m Nice.”


Hear what the Chef has cooked up for #TBT.








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Ariana Grande Performs ‘Break Free’ on ‘America’s Got Talent’

Ariana Grande

Fresh off her VMA performance, Ariana Grande landed her spaceship at Radio City Music Hall for “America’s Got Talent” on Wednesday.


Wearing cat ears and a little black dress, the 21-year-old diva gave an out-of-this-world performance of her Zedd-produced hit “Break Free” during the live results show, receiving a standing ovation from the judges including Howard Stern and Heidi Klum.


“Thanks for having me AGT! sweetest audience ever. love u & thank u,” tweeted Ariana.


Her new album My Everything, which features The Weekend, A$AP Ferg, Iggy Azalea, and Childish Gambino, is expected to sell 150-170,000 copies in its first week.


Watch her break free on live TV.








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Wednesday, August 27, 2014

New Music: Mila J f/ Ty Dolla $ign – ‘My Main’

My Main

After touring together this summer, Mila J reunites with Ty Dolla $ign on her new single “My Main.” The L.A. native salutes her bestie on the DJ Mustard-produced banger, which was originally set to feature Iggy Azalea.


“She my hitta for a reason / I can tell her all my secrets / ‘Cause I know that she gon’ keep ‘em,” she sings.


Her EP M.I.LA (Made in Los Angeles) is due this fall featuring “Smoke, Drink, Break-Up,” plus appearances from B.o.B and Problem.


Mila recently shot a video for the song in L.A.


Watch the lyric video below.








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Album Cover: Tinashe – ‘Aquarius’

Aquarius

Just days after revealing the tracklisting, Tinashe has unveiled the official cover art for her debut Aquarius. Due October 7, the album features the ScHoolboy Q-assisted hit “2 On” and second single “Pretend” featuring A$AP Rocky.


The 18 tracks also include contributions from Devonté Hynes, Boi-1da, Mike WiLL Made-It, Stargate, and Future, who guests on the Jasper-produced “How Many Times.”


“[Future] kept it straight ‘hood on this track, which I was super excited about,” Tinashe told Rap-Up TV. “I think it’s an interesting blend between an R&B vibe and there being some hip-hop thrown in there.”


See the updated tracklisting below.



Aquarius Tracklisting


1. “Aquarius”

2. “Bet” (feat. Devonté Hynes)

3. “Cold Sweat”

4. “Nightfall” (Interlude)

5. “2 On” (feat. ScHoolboy Q)

6. “How Many Times” (feat. Future)

7. “What Is There To Lose” (Interlude)

8. “Pretend” (feat. A$AP Rocky)

9. “All Hands On Deck”

10. “Indigo Child” (Interlude)

11. “Far Side of the Moon”

12. “The Calm” (Interlude)

13. “Feels Like Vegas”

14. “Thug Cry”

15. “Deep In the Night” (Interlude)

16. “Bated Breath”

17. “Wildfire”

18. “The Storm” (Outro)






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New Music: Rae Sremmurd – ‘No Type’

No Type

After owning the summer with their monster anthem “No Flex Zone,” Rae Sremmurd premieres the follow-up “No Type” off their upcoming EP SremmLife. Over the Mike Will-Made It-produced beat (with co-production from Swae Lee), the Mississippi duo raps about not being picky when it comes to their women.


“I ain’t got no type / Bad bitches is the only thing that I like,” declare Slim Jimmy and Swae Lee.


The single cover is comprised of body parts from famous singers including Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus, and Keyshia Cole.


Do they have another hit on their hands? Stream “No Type” below.




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Tracklisting: Jennifer Hudson – ‘JHUD’

JHUD

Jennifer Hudson ventures into new territory with her third album JHUD. Ahead of the September 23 release, the powerhouse vocalist has revealed the tracklisting via iTunes.


The 10 songs include the Pharrell-produced single “I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel)” featuring T.I. and the Timbaland-produced “Walk It Out,” plus appearances from Iggy Azalea and R. Kelly.


“With this album, I feel as though you get a sense of my energy and that’s why we named it JHUD because you’re getting to know the girl and not just the public persona of Jennifer Hudson,” said Hudson of the follow-up to 2011′s I Remember Me. “I want you to know the person.”


JHUD is now available for pre-order on iTunes and Amazon.


See the tracklisting below.



JHUD Tracklisting


1. “Dangerous”

2. “It’s Your World” (feat. R. Kelly)

3. “He Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere” (feat. Iggy Azalea)

4. “Walk It Out” (feat. Timbaland)

5. “I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel)” (feat. T.I.)

6. “I Still Love You”

7. “Just That Type of Girl”

8. “Bring Back the Music”

9. “Say It”

10. “Moan”






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New Music: Logic f/ Childish Gambino – ‘Driving Ms. Daisy’

Driving Ms. Daisy

Logic gets behind the wheel on “Driving Ms. Daisy.” The Maryland rapper, who was named one of XXL‘s 2013 Freshmen, links with Childish Gambino on the self-produced track, which he recorded while on tour.


“I was going through a lot at the time, and put it all into the song,” tweeted Logic. “It’s about appreciating where you are and what you have, yea sure we should plan and look to the future but not at the expense of the present.”


He has been in the studio with No I.D. and Hit-Boy working on his upcoming Def Jam debut.








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Video: Rick Ross – ‘Drug Dealers Dream’

Rick Ross

Work hard, play hard. Rick Ross lives the island life in the Dre Films-directed video for “Drug Dealers Dream,” a cut off his album Mastermind.


The MMG kingpin, who has been keeping in shape thanks to his RossFit training program, rises early and takes a run on the beach in St. Kitts. During his tropical getaway, he enjoys a massage and swims in the sea before hitting the streets and chopping it up with the locals.


Just another day in the life of the goddamn boss.




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Wiz Khalifa Scores First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200

Wiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa is winning. The Taylor Gang leader earns his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 this week.



Led by the single “We Dem Boyz,” the rapper’s third major label album Blacc Hollywood takes the top spot, selling 90,000 copies in its first week, according to Billboard.


However, the first-week sales were less than his previous efforts, 2011′s Rolling Papers (No. 2, 197,000) and 2012′s O.N.I.F.C. (No. 2, 148,000).


“Number 1 album on they ass. Thank you taylors,” tweeted Wiz. “Honestly we’ve been waiting for this day for a very long time. I cant thank you enough.”


Over on the Billboard Hot 100, Nicki Minaj’s single “Anaconda” jumps 39-2, her highest Hot 100 rank. The Sir Mix-a-Lot-sampled song surpasses her 2011 hit “Super Bass,” which peaked at No. 3.


“Anaconda” marks Minaj’s 11th Hot 100 top 10, extending her reign among female rappers.






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New Mixtape: Rico Love – ‘I Sin’

I Sin

Exactly one year after releasing his EP Discrete Luxury, Rico Love re-ups with his free album I Sin. The 12 tracks include appearances from Big K.R.I.T., Troy Ave, Bobby Shmurda, Future, and Kevin Gates.


“I want to do something that’s really unheard of,” said the Division1 hitmaker. “All I ask in return is that if you love the music and you appreciate the music, that I have you as a fan and you consistently buy my music and you grab a hold to me.”


In between his studio sessions with Tiara Thomas and Big K.R.I.T., Rico is readying his major label debut Turn the Lights On.


Stream and download his free gift below.



Download: Rico Love – I Sin








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Drake Brings Out Bobby Shmurda at New Jersey Show

Drake and Bobby Shmurda

After doing the Shmoney Dance while hosting the ESPYS last month, Drake brought out the man himself, Bobby Shmurda, during the “Drake Vs. Lil Wayne” tour in Newark, New Jersey, on Tuesday night.


The Brooklyn rapper invaded the stage with his crew and performed his street anthem “Hot Ni**a” while Drizzy provided ad-libs.


“Ah ah ahh New Jersey we had fun @champagnepapi preciate the love my brother,” tweeted Bobby.


Watch him Shmurda the stage.








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50 Cent Reunites with Chelsea Handler on ‘Chelsea Lately’ Finale

Chelsea Handler and 50 Cent

Chelsea Handler was joined by some famous friends and her former boyfriend 50 Cent on Tuesday’s series finale of her E! talk show “Chelsea Lately.” The former couple, who dated briefly in 2011, saw each other for the first time since their breakup.


“I want to apologize because I did end our relationship abruptly and I know you didn’t come on the show for many years. I didn’t know if you were upset with me,” she told the rapper. “I want you to know that I have not dated a black man since.”


50 said he had been working out in anticipation of his appearance on the show. “But seriously, are you over me?” asked Chelsea.


Curtis and his fellow G-Unit members Young Buck, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, and Kidd Kidd also hit the stage to perform “Watch Me” off their new EP The Beauty of Independence.


“I think Chelsea turns me on because she crazier then me lol,” said 50.


The finale also featured a performance from Miley Cyrus and a “We Are the World”-inspired sendoff featuring Gwen Stefani, Tyga, Wiz Khalifa, Fergie, Selena Gomez, Naya Rivera, Avril Lavigne, Jennifer Aniston, and many more.










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Album Cover: T.I. – ‘Paperwork’

PaperWork

T.I. has revealed the cover art for his ninth album Paperwork: The Motion Picture. Executive produced by Pharrell Williams, the follow-up to 2012′s Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head arrives October 21 via Grand Hustle/Columbia Records.


“The Wait Is Over!!!!! #PaperWork #10-21-14,” tweeted Tip.


In addition to the singles “About the Money” featuring Young Thug and the Iggy Azalea-assisted “No Mediocre,” the guest list includes Rick Ross, The-Dream, Lil Boosie, Jeezy, Trae Tha Truth, Nipsey Hussle, Problem, and Pharrell, who appears on the title track.


Paperwork marks the first album in a trilogy. “The sound sonically of this one is soulful, musical, kinda like [OutKast's] Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik or Aquemini or [Jay Z's] Blueprint,” Tip told MTV News. “It just has an incredible amount of soul and a perfect hybrid between the ahead-of-the-curve, new-school sound and the classic, nostalgic, soulful sound of yesteryear.”


He is still putting finishing touches on the album and was most recently in the studio with Usher. Check out a photo from their session below.








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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

BET and Karrueche Tran Apologize for Blue Ivy Joke

Karrueche Tran

Don’t mess with the BeyHive. BET and Karrueche Tran learned the hard way after a tasteless joke about Blue Ivy aired on “106 & Park,” prompting an apology from the network.



On Monday, “106 & Park” broadcast a segment (via Billboard) on the “top six things Blue Ivy thought about the VMAs.” Chris Brown’s girlfriend Karrueche was hosting and read the poorly-received joke on-air.


“I really did wake up like this because my parents never combed my hair,” said Karrueche before realizing what she had said. “Sorry, Blue! I love you,” she quickly added.



But it was too late. The BeyHive ripped into her on social media, hurling insults and even death threats her way. Karrueche defended herself, writing, “Now y’all know I LOVE me some Beyoncé and Blue Ivy! I didn’t write this script y’all lol … I am definitely team #BeyHive ❤️.”


A source close to Karrueche tells TMZ that she read the joke cold off a teleprompter. It was in a script that had been changed by producers at the last-minute without her knowledge. Since it was a live show, she couldn’t take it back.


After the comment aired, Karrueche and her manager were extremely upset because they thought the joke was mean-spirited and in poor taste.


On Tuesday, she took to Instagram to issue a sincere apology for her part in the joke.



Past two days have been extremely draining.. As I geared up for a big day for myself – hosting a live show.. I never expected things to turn out this way.. I apologize to any and everyone who felt offended in any way by the comments made by BET executed through me.. I would never disrespect anyone’s child in any way and anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE Beyoncé. My comments have been in complete shambles.. yes I am human too and yes I do make mistakes.. But all this negativity and death wishes are quite a lot.. Definitely a lesson learned from here forth.. Again, on behalf of MYSELF, my sincerest apologies ❤️ #BeyHive



BET executive Stephen G. Hill also apologized for the “stupid, unthoughtful” joke and defend Karrueche. He also said that an apology had been issued to Beyoncé and Jay Z and that the person responsible for writing the joke had been reprimanded.










But not all Beyoncé fans were satisfied with the apology. BeyonceLite summed it all up in one GIF, inspired by Queen Bey herself.








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Video: Usher f/ Nicki Minaj – ‘She Came to Give It to You’


Fresh off his white-hot performance at the VMAs, Usher lights up the screen alongside Nicki Minaj in the video for “She Came to Give It to You.” The R&B superstar hits the dance floor and wows with his killer moves in the Philip Andelman-directed video, which features a cameo from Pharrell.


The song will appear on Usher’s upcoming album UR, due this fall.


Later this year, he will embark on “The UR Experience” world tour, which includes L.A., Seattle, Dallas, Chicago, New Orleans, and New York.






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New Music: Brianna Perry – ‘Mackin’ + ‘Me OK (Freestyle)’

Me OK

The YRB strikes again. Brianna Perry comes correct with two new songs, “Mackin” featuring Nehemie and a remix to Jeezy’s “Me OK,” on which she shouts out the incarcerated CTE boss.


“They let Remy out / Turn around pick Jeezy up / When they gon’ let me jump / We’re just tryin’ to get our money up,” she raps.


Brianna can currently be seen alongside Diamond, Siya, Bia, and Nyemiah Supreme on the Oxygen reality series “Sisterhood of Hip-Hop.”









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New Music: Rico Love f/ Bobby Shmurda – ‘Bank Roll’

Bank Roll

Mo’ money, mo’ problems. Rico Love teams with “Hot Ni**a” Bobby Shmurda on “Bank Roll,” the latest track off his free album I Sin, which drops tomorrow. Over a snapping beat, Rico boasts about getting money and dealing with his haters.


“Made a mill off ‘They Don’t Know’ for telling these hos that loose lips might sink ships,” he sings.


I Sin also features Big K.R.I.T., Troy Ave, Future, and Kevin Gates.








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Video: Juicy J f/ Wiz Khalifa – ‘Smoke a Ni**a’

Juicy J

One year after releasing his album Stay Trippy, Juicy J rolls up and rolls out in the purple-hazed video for his Mike WiLL Made-It-produced track “Smoke a Ni**a” featuring Wiz Khalifa. The dapper rapper exits a Rolls-Royce Phantom with an umbrella-toting chauffeur and smokes while violinists play and naked women cover their bodies in paint.


His album The Hustle Continues is due this fall featuring the single “Low” with Nicki Minaj, Lil Bibby, and Young Thug.


Experience his trippy lifestyle.








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New Music: Lil’ Kim – ‘No Flex Zone (Remix)’

No Flex Zone (Remix)

They know better. Following her remixes to Beyoncé’s “Flawless” and Bobby Shmurda’s “Hot Ni**a,” Lil’ Kim comes with a remix to Rae Sremmurd’s “No Flex Zone.” Over the Mike WiLL-Made It-produced anthem, Kimmy Blanco boasts about being a trendsetter and killing the competition.


“I don’t set trip, I set trends / Pull up in a 2020 Benz,” she spits.


Her long-awaited mixtape Hard Core 2K14 drops September 11 featuring the Nicki Minaj diss track “Identity Theft.”


Hear Kimmy go for the gold.








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New Music: Nicole Scherzinger – ‘On the Rocks’

On the Rocks

After igniting the dance floor with her first single “Your Love,” Nicole Scherzinger serves up the follow-up “On the Rocks.” On the powerhouse ballad, produced by Tricky Stewart and The-Dream, the former Pussycat Doll laments about a failed relationship and the way to get over it—by pouring up a stiff drink.


“Let’s take a shot, since you’ve been taking shots / And allow me to serve you this drink up on the rocks,” she sings.


Nicole is working with executive producers Tricky Stewart and The-Dream on the follow-up to her 2011 debut Killer Love, which will be released in the U.S. on Epic Records.


“For the first time in my career I feel like this album is me, it’s real,” she said. “It’s a very personal album for me. It is a reflection of the woman I am, the woman I am not, and the woman I want to be.”


Take a shot of Nicole’s new single.








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Drake Gives VMA Acceptance Speech on Tour

Drake

Drake won Best Hip-Hop Video for “Hold On, We’re Going Home” at Sunday’s VMAs, but he wasn’t there to collect the award. So instead he gave his acceptance speech on Monday during the “Drake Vs. Lil Wayne” tour stop in Boston. Following an intro from Weezy, Drake thanked Common, who presented his award at the VMAs.


“First of all, I want to thank God,” he said. “I’d like to also thank my mother ’cause I love her very much. I’d also like to thank Lil Wayne because none of this would be possible without that man right there.”


He continued, “And I’d also like to say, I know this is a hip-hop award and I know a lot of you out there are frustrated, like this is not a hip-hop song, you’re right. I tricked you all. Rappers better luck next year. Thank you!”


Watch Drizzy’s hilarious speech below.








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Video: G-Unit – ‘Ahhh Shit’

Ahhh Shit

While protests continue in Ferguson, G-Unit goes to war with the police in the video for “Ahhh Shit.” 50 Cent, Young Buck, and Kidd Kidd stage a protest of their own and call out the crooked cops in the video, which features images from Ferguson. Police patrol the streets, while Al Sharpton demands justice for Mike Brown.


“Now why the f**k did you call them cops? / Throw your hands up, you still gettin’ shot / Here they come now, they out on patrol / They done killed a few, they finna kill some more,” raps 50.


On Monday, the group released their six-track surprise EP The Beauty of Independence .


Join G-Unit’s march for justice.








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New Music: Jennifer Lopez f/ Iggy Azalea – ‘Booty (Remix)’

Booty (Remix)

Jennifer Lopez enlists fellow booty queen Iggy Azalea for the official remix to her new single “Booty” off her album A.K.A. The “Fancy” rapper adds a verse to the Diplo-produced banger, which originally featured Pitbull.


“The last time the world seen a booty this good, it was on Jenny from the block,” raps Iggy.


Over the weekend, the ladies shot a video for the song with director Hype Williams.








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Monday, August 25, 2014

Stream Jeezy’s Album ‘Seen It All: The Autobiography’

Seen It All

While Jeezy sits behind bars for gun possession, his fifth album Seen It All: The Autobiography is streaming on iTunes Radio.


The follow-up to 2011′s TM:103 Hustlerz Ambition boasts 15 tracks, with appearances from T.I., August Alsina, YG, Rick Ross, The Game, Lil Boosie, and Future.


“This is gonna be your bible, this is gonna be your manual,” Jizzle told MTV News. “I’m not gonna tell you that everything gonna be okay, that everything’s gonna be alright, but the moral to the story is never quit, never let up. A win is a win. That’s what this album is about.”


Get a first listen before the album arrives on September 2.



Click here to stream the album on iTunes Radio.


Seen It All: The Autobiography Tracklisting (Deluxe)


1. “1/4 Block”

2. “What You Say”

3. “Black Eskimo”

4. “Enough”

5. “Holy Ghost”

6. “Me OK”

7. “4 Zones”

8. “Been Getting Money” feat. Akon

9. “Fuck the World” feat. August Alsina

10. “Seen It All” feat. Jay Z

11. “Win Is a Win”

12. “Beautiful” feat. Rick Ross & The Game

13. “Beez Like” feat. Boosie Badazz

14. “No Tears” feat. Future

15. “How I Did It (Perfection)”






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Video: Usher f/ Nicki Minaj – ‘She Came to Give It to You’ [Teaser]

Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Usher

Fresh off his funky performance at the VMAs, Usher debuts a 30-second teaser for “She Came to Give It to You” featuring Nicki Minaj. The R&B superstar heats up the dance floor in the Philip Andelman-directed video, which features a cameo from Pharrell, who produced the song.


Usher posted a photo from the set with Nicki and Drake last month. The full video will premiere this week.


He has also announced the first round of cities for his “UR Experience” world tour, which includes L.A., Seattle, Dallas, Chicago, New Orleans, and New York.


Get a sneak peek below.








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New Mixtape: Ty Dolla $ign – ‘$ign Language’

$ign Language

A year after dropping his DJ Drama-hosted mixtape Beach House 2, Ty Dolla $ign feeds the streets with $ign Language.


The 11 tracks include appearances from T.I., Rick Ross, Big Sean, Wiz Khalifa, French Montana, Yo Gotti, Mila J, Fabolous, and YG, with production from DJ Mustard, Metro Boomin, FKi, and D’Mile.


Next up, Ty will release his debut album Free TC, which is expected to feature T.I., Brandy, and Kendrick Lamar.


Stream and download below.



Download: Ty Dolla $ign – $ign Language



$ign Language





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Jeezy Arrested for Gun Possession

Jeezy

Jeezy is back behind bars. The Atlanta rapper was arrested for possession of an assault rifle in Irvine, Calif., on Sunday.



According to TMZ, the weapon turned up during the investigation into the deadly shooting at Wiz Khalifa’s concert in Mountain View, Calif., where a man was killed after being shot five times.


Irvine police executed a search warrant on Jeezy’s tour bus at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in connection with Friday’s shooting.


During the search, cops found an assault rifle they believe belongs to Jeezy. Several members of Jeezy’s entourage were also arrested for gun possession.


Jeezy is currently in custody and being held on $1 million bail. He didn’t perform during the final stop of the “Under the Influence of Music” tour on Sunday.


This is not his first run-in with the law this year. In January, he was arrested for battery, false imprisonment, and making terroristic threats against his son, and again that same month for obstructing police.


He is currently promoting his new album Seen It All: The Autobiography, which drops September 2.






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New Music: Rico Love – ‘Coldest’

Coldest

After calling out the gold diggers on “Bitches Be Like,” Rico Love salutes one special lady on his latest song “Coldest.” The Division1 boss sings about an independent woman who buys her own bags and shoes, and doesn’t ask for any handouts.


“Even when you out of town, when you touch down / You be the coldest bitch in the city,” he sings.


On August 27, Rico will release his free album I Sin featuring Big K.R.I.T., Troy Ave, Bobby Shmurda, Future, and Kevin Gates.


See the tracklisting below.









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