- Last Articles
Baauer and Danny Brown...
1 March 2013
Dance music producer Baauer’s viral hit “Harlem Shake” has taken over YouTube and the Billboard charts, and now the Philadelphia native is taking his #1 single on the road when he teams up with eccentric rapper Danny Brown for the “Worst of Both Worlds” tour.
The “Worst of Both Worlds” title is a play on the ultimately unsuccessful 2004 Jay-Z and R. Kelly “Best of Both Worlds” co-headlining tour.
The 9-city Baauer-Brown trek will begin April 9th in Houston, and will continue until the pair hit the Coachella Music and Arts Festival on April 20th.
Baauer (born Harry Rodrigues) released the single “Harlem Shake” in May of 2012, but it didn’t become a breakout hit until the song was incorporated into an Internet video meme in February of this year.
Since then over 200,000 versions of the dance craze has been uploaded to YouTube including takes by the University of Georgia Men’s swim team, the Miami Heat players, and the news team at KSLA in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Baauer will be joined by Detroit-based emcee Danny Brown. Brown grabbed the attention of music fans and critics with his 2011 album XXX, and his video for “Grown Up” was placed on several “best of ” lists in 2012. He was also recently featured on A$AP Rocky’s 7-rapper posse cut “1 Train” off LONG.LIVE.A$AP.
This will be the first time the two alternative musicians will be touring together. The tour dates are below.
4/9 Houston, TX, Fitzgeralds
4/10 Dallas, TX, Trees
4/11 Austin, TX, Emos East
4/13 Indio, CA, Coachella
4/14 Tucson, AZ, Congress
4/15 Tempe, AZ, Club Red
4/17 San Francisco, CA, Independent
4/18 Santa Barbara, CA, Casa De La Raza
4/20 Indio, CA, Coachella
source: Fader
Gucci Mane Concert Cancelled...
1 March 2013
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane’s concert in Baltimore was cancelled after failing to file the proper permits for Baltimore County.
According to reports Gucci was scheduled to perform at a military facility called the Pikesville Armory, but promoters lacked the proper permit according to officials at the state’s Military Department, which owns the facility.
While the armory is not open to the public, the facility does allow the public to rent facilities.
But the cancellation hasn’t stopped Gucci’s promotion of the event.
“Come out party with me. Pikesville Armory 610 Reisterstown rd. Baltimore Md.” Gucci said via Twitter and Instagram on Friday despite the rumored cancellation.
“My understanding is that they didn’t file the proper permits with the county, and we were directed that we should cancel it,” Lt. Col. Charles Kohler told the Baltimore Sun.
Nevertheless, it doesnt look like the show will be happening as county law requires a permit request be submitted 45 days in advance.
Joey Bada$$ Named New Creative Director...
1 March 2013
Rising emcee Joey Bada$$ is adding another title to his rsum. The 18-year-old accidentally announced in an interview with Fuse that he is now the new creative director at Eck Unltd.
The urban clothing brand is celebrating its 20 year anniversary this year, and the New Jersey-based company decided to tap the New York lyricist to help lead Eck into its third decade with apparel actually designed by the budding rapper.
“They’re definitely taking my visions and running with it,” says Joey. He also revealed that Eck will be releasing a Pro Era collection inspired by his Brooklyn Hip-Hop collective.
This will not be the Pros’ first step into the fashion industry. The crew has t-shirts for sale through the Smoker’s Club, and Pro Era “Decades” beanies and caps are already sold out on the group’s official online store.
In the interview, Joey also speaks on his relationship with his new employer’s founder Marc “Ecko” Milecofsky.
“Whenever we have a talk it put’s my mind on a higher plateau. He inspires me a lot, and I just do some next sh*t.”
The business relationship between Pro Era and Marc’s clothing line extends beyond just fashion. Eck Unltd is one of the sponsors of the upcoming nationwide “Beast Coast Tour” featuring Joey Bada$$, Pro Era, Flatbush Zombies, The Underachievers, and Statik Selektah.
Shots Fired At French Montana...
1 March 2013
Bad Boy Records rapper French Montana’s tour bus was shot at last night outside a hotel in Philadelphia. One person is reported dead, and another injured.
Montana had just completed a show at the Theatre of Living Arts. After he and his entourage arrived at a Holiday Inn Express, a gunman opened fire on a crowd of fans that had gathered near the bus.
“A large crowd of fans, as well as some of the entourage, were loitering and just hanging out on Christopher Columbus Boulevard when according to some of the witnesses a car drove by and opened fire,” said Philadelphia Police Department’s Chief Inspector Scott Small.
A 27-year-old unidentified man was struck in the abdomen and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Another man was shot in the shoulder and is currently in stable condition.
According to reports by WPVI, several individuals who were taken into custody had semi-automatic handguns, and over two dozen people from the scene were questioned by police including members of Montana’s entourage.
Authorities have stated that they don’t believe that Montana or anyone from his camp were the targets of the shooting. No homicide charges have been filed as of yet.
This is the latest in a serious of shooting incidents involving Hip-Hop artists over the last month.
Rapper Kenny Clutch was murdered on February 21 in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas, and on January 28th Maybach Music Group leader Rick Ross escaped unharmed from a drive-by in Fort Lauderdale.
Just last Saturday a Ross associate, Young Scrilla, was taken to the hospital after being shot during a video shoot in Miami.
Snoop Lion : April 23...
1 March 2013
Rapper Snoop Lion has announced and April 23 release date for his highly anticipated album Reincarnated.
The album, which is being executive produced by Diplo and Major Lazer, features appearances by artists like Drake, Akon, Busta Rhymes, T.I., Chris Brown, Rita Ora, Mavado and others.
Snoop Lion is preparing to release the album’s next single, “No Guns Allowed.”
The new track features Snoop Lion’s daughter Cori B., an artist in her own right.
We were searching for true reggae music and the message of peace and hope it reflects, Snoop Lion said of Reincarnated. Its so much a part of who I am, and this record is all about paying homage and giving respect to those who created and love reggae music, and hopefully introducing it to a whole new audience. I feel truly honored to make this album and respect to all who blazed the path for me.
Reincarnated is being released by Snoop’s company Berhane Sound System, in conjunction with Mad Decent, VICE Music, and RCA Records.
In related news, on March 15, Snoop Lion’s movie “Reincarnated” will debut.
The documentary chronicles the recording while that snoop went through while recording the Reincarnated album in Jamaica.
Suspect In Murder...
1 March 2013
The main suspect in a Las Vegas Strip shooting that killed three people surrendered in Los Angeles yesterday, (February 28).
Ammar Harris and one of his women
Police took Ammar Harris into custody, after finding him in a gym, inside of the Archview Luxury Apartments in Studio City.
Police had been looking for Ammar Harris since February 21, after a deadly shooting on the Las Vegas strip that killed rapper Kenny Clutch, as well as a woman in a taxicab and the driver of the taxi cab.
Police believe Harris, allegedly a pimp, argued with Kenny Clutch, born Kenneth Wayne Cherry Jr., after a performance featuring French Montana at Haze nightclub in Las Vegas.
Police believe Harris was driving his black Range Rover, when he fired five shots at Kenny Clutch’s Maserati.
The Maserati smashed into a taxicab, caught on fire and killed the cab driver, Michael Bolden, as well as the passenger, Sandra Sutton-Wasmund.
Ammar Harris is facing three charges of murder, one attempted murder and several charges related to the shooting.
TDE...
1 May 2013
As summer time rolls around and the weather gets warmer, your favorite concerts and festivals are getting ready to hit a city near you.
For Hip-Hop fans that will be in the New York City area next month, the Downtown Festival is set to kick off May 10th and 11th on New York Citys Lower East Side.
California’s Black Hippy movement has been tapped to headline the festival as the crew of Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Ab-Soul, and Jay Rock will take the stage on Friday at 1 a.m.
Also joining the festival will be Odd Future (OFWGKTA) rapper Earl Sweatshirt, who is signed to Columbia records and Mr. Muthafuckin Exquire.
Festival organizers have prided themselves on making the festival big in sound, but small in venue size, as the festival looks to take over a host of intimate venues in NYC including but not limited to: Element, Mercury Lounge, Bowery Ballroom, Pianos, Cake Shop, Tammany Hall, and the Rockwood Music Hall.
Adding to the allure of the festival, concert organizers are giving away (2) VIP tickets to the festival for both nights via a Facebook contest.
Contestants looking to win tickets merely need to share information about the festival on their Facebook wall.
In addition to general admission tickets, the Downtown Festival also has “super fan” tickets which guarantee access to one venue and are not viable for any of the other festival locations.
For more information and for a chance to win concert tickets, share this Facebook page on your wall.
Chris Kelly...
1 May 2013
Chris Kelly, half of the rap group Kris Kross, has died suddenly at the young at of 34.
Fox 5 in Atlanta broke the story after the rapper was found unconscious ay his home today. The exact cause of death has not been revealed.
He was pronounced dead at 5:30 pm at Atlanta Medical Center.
As half of Kris Kross, Kelly was known as Daddy Mac, while his partner Chris Smith was known as “Mac Daddy.” In the 90′s, they scored a number of pop hits, most notably “Jump.”
The group reunited in February for a performance.
“Jump” is below:
Emmett Till...
1 May 2013
It seems like Emmett Till’s family is quite clear on what they wanted from Lil Wayne – an apology – and now they reject a letter that the rapper wrote to them today.
Lil Wayne may have used some clever wordplay in a publicist-issued letter issued today that seemed to be a formal apology for lyrics i “Karate Chop.” In the song, the rapper metaphorically speaking on how he would physically beat up a woman’s private parts like Emmett Till.
The Till family got the letter and said there was no actual apology in it.
Airickca Gordon-Taylor, Executive Director, Mamie Till Mobley Memorial Foundation and Till Family Representative, released the following statement.
We are aware of Lil Waynes statement of acknowledgement of our familys pain and our disapproval of referencing Emmett Till in his lyrical content.
While its commendable that he has vowed to respect the legacy of Emmett Till and his memory to not use or reference Emmett Till or the Till family in his music, this statement falls short of an apology, as none is mentioned.
Lil Wayne has not commented on the matter yet.
Read the whole letter here.
HOT 97 ...
1 May 2013
In the second episode of Pepsi and Hot 97′s “The Road To Summer Jam” DJ Enuff and Donyshia Benjamin, HOT 97′s Marketing Director meet with Pepsi and handle complications with the Summer Jam logo design. Enuff also shares the story behind Jay-Z’s surprise appearance at Kanye West’s set at Summer Jam 12. The episode ends on a cliffhanger after Hot 97′s Assistant Programming Director informs Donyshia of some bad news regarding Summer Jam XX’s performers.
Tickets for Hot 97′s Summer Jam XX are on sale now at Ticketmaster: http://www.ticketmaster.com/Hot-97-Summer-Jam-tickets/artist/1027834
- Lil Wayne Suffers Another Seizure ...
- ...
- Quick Recap of Gig-It Event w/ Nas...
- Signs The World is Coming to an End...
- Tyler The Creator and Mountain Dew Facing Criticism For New Ad Being Called Racist...
- AllHipHop x Hot 97 Summer Jam Ticket Giveaway...
- Birdman Says Lil Wayne and Trick Daddy Beef Is Resolved...
- Carmelo Anthony Not Worried About J...
- Chris Brown and Rihanna Have Angry Dispute...
- Lil Kim To Play First London Show In Over A Decade At Lovebox Festival...
- Massachusetts Department of Children and Families Opens New Case on Lil...
- Mister Cee Does AIDS PSA...
- Nas and Pusha T Invest in Urban Media Company...
- Soulja Boy to Perform in Africa...
- The Other Boot Camp Clicc...
- [Video] Kriss Kross...
- Adult Swim to Air Mike Tyson Cartoon...
- Kendrick Lamar Plays Principal for a Day at Rhode Island High School...
- Treach And Kay Gee Of Naughty By Nature Discuss Estranged Member Vinnie...
- EXCLUSIVE...
- Jay-Z Officially Applies To Be A Baseball Agent...
- Too Short To Be Charged For Ecstasy Possession ...
- Tyga To Rock Harvard...
- AllHipHop x Hot 97 Summer Jam Ticket Giveaway...
- Chief Keef Ordered To Pay Monthly And Back Child Support...
- EXCLUSIVE...
- Kanye West Becomes Focus Of 45 Minute Fan-Made Documentary [VIDEO]...
- Listen To Snippets From French Montana...
- Trapped in Court...
- Treach Speaks On New Show ...