Archive for February, 2011

New Video: Chip Tha Ripper “Light One Up”

Wednesday, February 23 2011 10:07 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Chip Tha Ripper lights one up and fogs up our video player for his latest flick. Off his upcoming mixtape, Gift Raps, which is produced entirely by Chuck Inglish.

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Behind The Scenes Vol. 2: Travis Barker “Can A Drummer Get Some”

Wednesday, February 23 2011 9:47 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Derick G shares what he captured on his camera during Travis Barker and company’s shoot this past weekend. After the jump, Game recites his verse with Yelawolf doing the hook. Can a fella get the video now?

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Eminem Lipton Brisk Ad Uncut

Wednesday, February 23 2011 7:00 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Son of a b*tch. We hate those mutha f#ckin censors, but here is the extended version of Em’s Lipton Brisk ad that you didn’t see during the Super Bowl. Whoa, wardrobe malfunction. Hooters!

Previously: Outtakes | The Making

Rhymefest Forces City Council Run-Off

Wednesday, February 23 2011 6:56 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Although Chicago has a new mayor, the city is still looking for an Alderman in the 20th Ward. In last night’s election, Rhymefest lagged behind incumbent Willie Cochran by 26 percent (46-20). Since neither candidate received over 50 percent of the popular vote, a run-off was issued for April 5th. Earlier today, ‘Fest rallied for support via his Twitter account.

Wherever you are in the city/Chicagoland area, we need your help! You can phone bank, you can canvass. E-mail unify20thward@gmail.com! Even if you can only do an hour, 10 people for 1 hour is 10 hours of service which goes a long way.We have 42 days to make this happen. I’m going out today to get to work immediately but I cannot do this alone.

Yung L.A. Explains Facial Tattoo

Wednesday, February 23 2011 6:19 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

After pictures of Yung L.A. and his quacky tat hit the net, he phoned XXL to explain the motivation behind his ink. Many speculated it was the logo of Atlanta-based label, Duct Tape Entertainment.

“That tattoo just comes from something in the city. My cousins grew up with a lot of people from Zone 6, I know a lot of people from Zone 6, and the people from Zone 6, there whole movement is called Duct Tape and I just had been really getting up with these guys. Everybody in the city from Zone 6, Zone 3, Zone 1, from Duct Tape to YGC to CDB to 30 Deep, there’s so many cliques in Atlanta and I just wanted to be the Robin Hood, I just wanted to be the guy that could have relationships with everybody in the city.”


New Music: Young Dro x Chris Brown “Sweat”

Wednesday, February 23 2011 6:15 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Music

This song was originally meant for Flo Rida’s last album, but now, its landed it Young Dro’s lap. After all, a rapper building a song around Breezy should be no sweat.

heads up: nqm

Tru Life Sentenced To 8 Years In Prison

Wednesday, February 23 2011 5:43 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Adios to mañana. Tru Life plead guilty to manslaughter today and was sentenced to eight years in prison for the 2009 stabbing death of Christopher Guerrero. A week ago, he was offered 10 years for the crime. He would be credited with a year and half of time served. His lawyer Alan A. Ambramson issued this statement to XXL:

“Robert and Marcus Rosado accepted responsibility today for their role in the tragic incident that occurred in June 2009. They wish to express their deepest sympathies to the Guerrero family and they hope that by accepting responsibility he can bring some measure of closure to the family.”

Travis Barker Speaks On New Mixtape

Wednesday, February 23 2011 4:33 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Travis Barker is set to appear tonight on FUSE’s Hip-Hop Shop. In the clip above, he speaks on his recent mixtape with DJ Whoo Kid, Let The Drummer Get Wicked.

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New Music: The Cool Kids “Bundle Up”

Wednesday, February 23 2011 4:15 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, Music

You’re going to have to wait until the Spring for the release of When Fish Ride Bicycles, but for now Chuck Inglish and Mikey Rocks heat things up with their first single. Better dress warm, this sounds cold.

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Just Blaze Gives A Tour Of Stadium Red

Wednesday, February 23 2011 3:31 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, Focus

Al Lindstrom was lucky enough to gain a tour of Just Blaze’s Stadium Red studios in Harlem USA. Throughout the video, Just discusses his best memories of Baseline and the reason behind his move.