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R.I.P. Chuck Brown

Wednesday, May 16 2012 5:40 PM EST | Posted by: B.Dot | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Music pioneer Chuck Brown, died today in D.C. after being hospitalized for pneumonia. He was 75.

Although he was known as the “Godfather Of Go-Go”, Brown influenced and inspired countless acts out of the Washington D.C area. His sound hit a high note in 2002 when Nelly sampled his hit, “Bustin Loose” for “Hot In Herre”.

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L.E.P. Bogus Boys Join Drake’s Tour

Wednesday, May 16 2012 1:53 PM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, True Story


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If you didn’t think Drizzy’s Club Paradise was big enough, well it just got bigger. The L.E.P. Bogus Boys announced on their Facebook page that they will join Drake’s tour. No exact dates yet on which dates they will be performing, but we should find out soon enough.

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Rock The Bells 2012 Lineup

Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:46 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Announced earlier at the launch party at the House of Blues in LA, were this year’s lineup for Rock The Bells. The festival begins at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, CA on August 18 & 19, Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, CA August 25 & 26 before ending at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ on September 1 & 2. Yup, same days as Hov’s Made In America festival in Philly.

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UPDATE: Despite what’s on print, Lupe says he won’t be there.

T.I. Gives Trouble Man A Release Date

Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:13 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

After debuting his new record with Angie earlier today, T.I. says he will release his Trouble Man album on September 4 and the second season of The Family Hustle VH 1 series is premiering the day before.


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Killer Mike Calls YN On EVR

Tuesday, May 15 2012 11:48 AM EST | Posted by: YN | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Live from his ATL barbershop, Killer Mike checked in with YN this past Friday to discuss his new album, working solely with producer El-P, and his controversial new song, “Reagan”. R.A.P. Music is in stores today.


Peep playlist and whole show here.

Big Sean Principal Of Day Concert

Tuesday, May 15 2012 9:59 AM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

Nice rap there, ladies. Ha! Due to Detroit’s Lincoln High School’s increase in attendance, Big Sean served as their principal yesterday visiting classrooms and performing. The kids also got an additional treat when D Town native Royce Da 5’9″ stopped by as well for the show. School is cool.

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Teyana Taylor Signs With G.O.O.D. Music

Monday, May 14 2012 8:31 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

After a few months of speculation, it was officially announced today that Teyana Taylor has joined Kanye’s G.O.O.D. Music and Island Def Jam. Congrats Ms. Taylor.

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Big K.R.I.T. Live From The Underground Cover & Tracklist

Sunday, May 13 2012 10:50 AM EST | Posted by: Amaya | Posted in: Blog, True Story

After a few pushbacks, Big K.R.I.T. will finally be releasing his debut album, Live From The Underground on June 5th. Here is the official cover for the project. Dope artwork.

UPDATE: Tracklist via Amazon.

1. LFU300MA (Intro)
2. Live From The Underground
3. Cool 3 Be Southern
4. I Got This
5. Money On The Floor feat. 8Ball & MJG and 2 Chainz
6. What U Mean feat. Ludacris
7. My Sub (Pt. 2: The Jackin’)
8. Don’t Let Me Down
9. Porchlight feat. Anthony Hamilton
10. Pull Up feat. Big Sant & Bun B
11. Yeah Dats Me
12. Hydroplaning feat. Devin The Dude
13. If I Fall feat. Melanie Fiona
14. Rich Dad, Poor Dad
15. Praying Man feat. B.B. King
16. Live From The Underground (Reprise) feat. Ms. Linnie

Bootleg Kev Interviews J.Cole

Saturday, May 12 2012 10:42 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

While in town for the Club Paradise tour, Cole stopped by Bootleg Kev‘s show to discuss his Twitter hiatus, MTV Hottest MC snub, lack of new music and update on the joint project with Kendrick Lamar.

2 Chainz Addresses Kanye’s Tweet

Friday, May 11 2012 10:46 PM EST | Posted by: Big Homie | Posted in: Blog, True Story

During his chat with Bootleg Kev, 2 Chainz spoke on Ye’s tweet, which sparked rumors he signed with G.O.O.D. Music. Nothing official yet, he’s just good—like he’s ill. Full interview coming soon.