August Alsina Causes An Uproar With A Picture Of Himself Hanging
August Alsina Causes An Uproar With A Picture Of Himself Hanging
August Alsina Causes An Uproar With A Picture Of Himself Hanging
2014 XXL Freshman August Alsina isn't just making headlines for his music nowadays. The singer recently put fans and social media sites in a frenzy after posting a picture of himself being hanged on his Instagram. In the photo, August Alsina is hanging from the ceiling with a noose wrapped around his neck...
Sheek Louch “I Am NY”
Sheek Louch “I Am NY”
Sheek Louch “I Am NY”
The Lox member Sheek Louch releases a solo joint today. Nobody reps his city like Sheek does, and he dedicates this track to the Big Apple. Listen to "I Am NY" above.
Ryan Lewis Steps Into The Spotlight With New Charity Projects
Ryan Lewis Steps Into The Spotlight With New Charity Projects
Ryan Lewis Steps Into The Spotlight With New Charity Projects
The prototypical vision of the rap battle involves a bruised and poverty-stricken Rabbit intensely staring down his opponent in front of a massive crowd that looks wild enough to storm the stage at a moment’s notice. On Wednesday, a pool of 12 producers—one sporting a bowtie and others sporting affable, around-the-way demeanors—performed in front of Ryan Lewis and industry heads inside of the well
Today In Hip-Hop: Tim Dog Reportedly Fakes His Own Death
Today In Hip-Hop: Tim Dog Reportedly Fakes His Own Death
Today In Hip-Hop: Tim Dog Reportedly Fakes His Own Death
On this day, May 23rd, in hip-hop history... 2013: Initially, it looked like hip-hop had lost another icon. Born Timothy Blair, Bronx emcee Tim Dog rose to prominence on tracks with Ultramagnetic MCs, and went on to form a duo with Kool Keith...
Selfies Friday: Vashtie
Selfies Friday: Vashtie
Selfies Friday: Vashtie
For today's edition of Selfies Friday, we're spotlighting Vashtie, the NYC socialite/DJ that's drop dead gorgeous and can make any party turn up. Here's to Vashtie! Happy Friday!
Today In Hip-Hop: Common Releases ‘Be’
Today In Hip-Hop: Common Releases ‘Be’
Today In Hip-Hop: Common Releases ‘Be’
On this day, May 23rd, in hip-hop history... 2005: Thirteen years and five albums immersed into his professional maturation as a deeply respected lyricist, the culmination of Common's proficiency as an inspired narrator of the intricacies of everyday life was successfully presented in spectacular fashion on what would be his sixth and most significant studio album to date, Be. Nearl...
Check Out Jon Connor’s XXL Freshmen 2014 Profile
Check Out Jon Connor’s XXL Freshmen 2014 Profile
Check Out Jon Connor’s XXL Freshmen 2014 Profile
Directed by Travis Satten (@travissatten) Produced by ApK (@weareapk) Jon Connor is one of the 12 Freshmen on XXL‘s 2014 Freshmen list revealed last Mon., May 5, on BET’s 106 & P... Read More ...
Jon Connor

Jon Freeman Jr.

@JonConnorMusic

29

Flint, Mich.


Singles: “Michigan Shit”; Mixtapes: The Blue Album, The People’s Rapper LP, Season 2; Albums: Unconscious State

Aftermath/Interscope


As-yet-untitled major label debut album


“I think everyone here deserves to be here. I just think that it’s all about timing, so whoever didn’t make it shouldn’t look at it as a setback. I know when I didn’t make it, I let it fuel me.”


“I’m not saying this because I’m signed to Aftermath, but just like most of America, I grew up idolizing Dr. Dre. And I’m from Michigan, so I grew up idolizing Eminem. So to be on the same label as the two of them is a dream come true.”


“I probably thought I was cooler than I was. I think I’m pretty much the same dude—quiet, reserved. I only want attention when I feel like I deserve it, when I’m on that stage. Other than that, I’m chillin’. I’m cool. Just like in high school, I didn’t get caught up in varsity jackets and cheerleaders. If it came to me, it came to me. If it didn’t, it didn’t. But I was too busy doing me to be concerned about what everybody else was doing.”


Video : Jon Connor Profile
Video : Jon Connor Profile
Video : Jon Connor Profile
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