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Video Premiere: Joe Moses Featuring YG “Burn Rubber”
Saying that Los Angeles is having a good year in music is like saying Nicki Minaj got a little attention for her "Anaconda" cover. LA is racking up some serious wins. Kendrick Lamar, Ab-Soul, YG, DJ Mustard and Ty Dolla $ign are all party of a new energy that is coming from the Golden State that's turning into platinum records and sold-out tours...
Wiz Khalifa Doesn’t Have A Problem With Vanilla Ice Not Liking His TMNT Song
During a talk with DJ Whoo Kid before his recent private performance at Webster Hall, Wiz Khalifa found out about Vanilla Ice's less than supportive stance on "Shell Shocked", a song he createed with Ty Dolla $ign and Juicy J for the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movie...
Actor Chris Pratt Spits Eminem’s “Forgot About Dre” Verse Flawlessly
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is one of the biggest movies of the summer. The flick's star Chris Pratt displayed a bit of super power of his own. While sitting with DJ Whoo Kid the actor proved his love of Eminem's skills with near perfect performance of Em's verse from the Dr...
Drake Brings Out Lauryn Hill, 50 Cent, Trey Songz, Usher And More For OVO Fest 2014
This guy Aubrey knows how to throw a party.
In its fifth year OVO Fest has become a celebration of music and a display of how strong the contacts in Drake's BlackBerry really are. He's set the bar high when it comes to star power. Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Kanye West and Nicki Minaj have all taken part in the yearly festival...
OutKast Performs With Bun B At OVO Fest 2014
ATLiens Big Boi and Andre 3000 headed north for Drake's OVO Fest as part of their summer long festival reunion run. During a set that lasted an hour, Bun B joined them as a surprise guest to perform their classic collab on UGK's "International Player’s Anthem."
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Man Loses Part Of His Finger At Jay Z-Beyonce Concert
At a high profile concert like Jay Z and Beyonce's On The Run Tour its not unusual for a concert goer to lose something. In a crowd of that size losing a wallet or keys can almost be expected. One fan at Saturday night's Rose Bowl stop on the tour tested the skill set of the stadium's lost and found when he lost a chunk of his finger...
Drake Joins Wiz Khalifa In Toronto For “Under The Influence Of Music” Tour
After voicing his displeasure with Tyga dropping out at the tour last minute Wiz Khalifa is powering on with his "Under The Influence Of Music" Tour. The Pittsburgh MC brought his musical caravan to the Great White North of Toronto, CA and surprised fans with an appearance from one of T...
KRS-One, Lord Finesse And More Detail Hip-Hop’s Growth In The Documentary ‘A Way Of Life’
Hip Hop's status as a global phenomenon can't be questioned at this point. The culture has grown from its roots in The Bronx, NY and spread around the world. A new documentary seeks to shed light on the evolution of the culture into a worldwide consciousnesses...
Ludacris To Be Honored By BMI
Ludacris is going to have to make some space on his mantle. Music performance rights organization BMI is awarding him their President’s Award at this year's BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards. The awards will be held Friday, August 22, at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.
Luda,...
Kirko Bangz Explains Why He Gave Up Drinking Lean
Former XXL Freshman Kirko Bangz seemed on track to smash the game when he broke through with his hit "Drink In My Cup." But when his album didn't come out to capitalize on the single's success, fans were left wondering about the H-Town rapper...
G-Eazy Performs “I Mean It” On ‘Late Night’
Using a set reminiscent of his "I Mean It" video, G-Eazy graced the stage at Late Night With Seth Meyers. The Oakland native made his late night TV debut with an energetic performance of “I Mean It” and "Far Alone" off his debut These Things Happen.
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Rich Homie Quan Slapped A Fan In Self-Defense
According to Rich Homie Quan it was a matter of self-defense not assault when he introduce his five fingers to the face of a concertgoer in a viral video clip that's making the rounds on social media.
During a July 4 performance in Racine, Wisconsin the XXL Freshman was on stage when someone apparently grabbed his arm and started pulling him from the stage...