Archive for February, 2011

Rihanna Brings Out Drake & Kanye (NBA All-Star Game)

Sunday, February 20 2011 10:07 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

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At halftime of the 2011 NBA All-Star game, Rihanna and Drake reunited for the second performance of  “What’s My Name”. Afterward, Mr. West entered the building with the first televised recital of “All Of The Lights”. This was almost as good as the game itself.

Arrests Made In Waka Flocka Shooting

Sunday, February 20 2011 8:33 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Four days after the fusillade outside of Waka’s tour bus in North Carolina, local authorities have made six arrests in connection to the shooting. In fact, one of the suspects was arrested 14 hours prior to the gunfire. Guess this would be a good time to mention Waka’s new mixtape, Salute Me Or Shoot Me 3 is available to download now. Blaow!

Rick Ross NBA All-Star Weekend Blog 3

Sunday, February 20 2011 8:15 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Rozay continues his crazy All-Star Weekend and this time makes a quick stop backstage with Busta Rhymes who congratulates him on his newly signed deal. Ross also does a performance at Marbella in Hollywood. The Boss is one busy man!

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Chris Brown & Busta Rhymes “Look At Me Now” In L.A.

Sunday, February 20 2011 4:39 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

During Chris Brown’s set at the Adidas VIP All-Star party last night in Los Angeles, he brought out Busta Rhymes and performed their collab, “Look At Me Know” for the first time. Where’s Weezy? Anyway thanks to the folks at The Source, look at what you missed.

Steve Stoute Calls Out Grammy Family

Sunday, February 20 2011 4:11 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Newsstand Stan

In the Style section of today’s New York Times, “The Commissioner” Steve Stoute took out a full page ad and critiqued the National Arts of Recording and Sciences for this year’s Grammys Awards. Below is a transcription of the note courtesy of the life files. He’s focused, man.

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New Video: Snoop Dogg x Game “Purp & Yellow”

Sunday, February 20 2011 1:27 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Just in time for today’s game, DJ Skee and the LA Leakers release the video in honor of their city’s true colors. Along with Snoop and Game, the clip also features Ron Artest, Nu Jersey Devil and more. Uh huh, you know what it is—again.

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J.Cole At Jay-Z & LeBron 2 Kings Dinner

Sunday, February 20 2011 12:37 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Jermaine never knew about the annual dinner held during All-Star Weekend, but he was there last night with his Roc Nation Familia. Rap Up caught up with Cole as he spoke on his first All-Star experience, meeting Pat Riley and the concept behind his recent video.

EPMD Performs At The Forum In UK

Sunday, February 20 2011 12:05 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Live Show

For the first time in ten years, Erick Sermon, Parrish Smith and DJ Scratch performed together in London last night. HHC was on hand to capture their set at UK’s The Forum. New mixtape and solo LP? Back in business?

Wiz Khalifa On Charting Number One

Sunday, February 20 2011 11:16 AM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Wiz recently sat down with Billboard and spoke on his hit “Black & Yellow” climbing to number one. He also discusses his next single “Roll Up” and future goals.

New Mixtape: Lil B Red Flame

Sunday, February 20 2011 10:57 AM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Mixtapes

Oh my God, Lil B released his rare Devil Music Edition mixtape a few days back. Get up to speed with the tracklist and download link below. Thank You #BasedGod.
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