In the fourth installment of J.Cole’s web series, former Cowboys WR, now with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Kevin “KO” Ogltree, shares his beginnings in Queens and his journey to the NFL. Previously: Ep 4: Ibrahim “IB” Hamad
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These may be your usual suspects, but nonetheless, Tony Toca gathers these 4 MCs for his Piecemaker 3: The Return Of The 50 MCs on July 9. Produced by himself and Beatnuts’ Psycho Les. Cop the track here.
Produced by Trippy Keez, Daz Dillinger and WC continue to throw the dubs up high for their collaborative album’s next release. Westcoast Gangsta Shit arrives July 2.
Consisting of frequent collaborators Killer Mike and producer El-P, the duo is set to release their free album and taps Big Boi for their latest audio. Peep the making of the track above. info
Gucci falls. With his digital LP Trap House III released just last week, LaFlare revealed earlier that he’s already on to the next one. Gucci has also told Fader that he’s recording with Marilyn Manson. hhnm
As part of Red Bull and FSD‘s Sound Select showcase at Double Door, Logan closed out yesterday’s event by reciting his 601 & Snort‘s standout track. Medellin Living Legend coming soon.
Ri Ri continues to reign supreme. Following last week’s sales, her seventh album Unapologetic has earned her, her sixth platinum certification. Currently at 27 weeks on the charts, the set has spawned four hit singles including “Stay”, which recently honored her as the artist with the most Billboard #1s in history with 11. billboard
Hosted by DJ Whoo Kid and MMG among the few in attendance, Terius celebrated the release of his album at NYC’s The Greenhouse last night. Here’s what you missed out on.
Jermaine ponders on how he plans to reign supreme on the next issue of Billboard magazine. Issue occupies newsstands tomorrow. hhnm
Niggaz think they know but they have no idea. We’ll let Cole tell ’em. Born Sinner June 18.
Wow, glad Erick Sermon is opening up about his health scare—it’s a real reminder to take care of yourself. Hearing him talk honestly hits hard, almost like a check-up from your Oakville dentist. Stay proactive, friends; health matters, and sharing stories like this makes a difference.