Ski recruited some heavy spitters on the latest leak from his 24 Hour Karate School mixtape. Unguard chump, this track’s got some kick to it. On Smash
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Rap-Up sat down with “Over” director Anthony Mandler. He discussed linking up with Drake, the video’s concept and Drizzy’s input. What can you tell us about the concept for Drake’s “Over” video? I can tell you that it’s not gonna be what you expect. Drake and I were very conscious about trying to push the limits and trying to push things forward. He came to me because he wanted to throw away the conventions of a medium, and take chances […]
Loso shot another video yesterday for his The Funeral Service: There Is No Competition 2 mixtape. This is the second part of Fab’s “The Funeral Arrangements” viral series. Produced by: By Any Means and Directed by: Mills Miller. Full video drops Monday. Photos courtesy of Patrick Neree. RTNY Previously: Video Preview: Fabolous “Mr. R.I.P.”
Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my. LaFlare and Luda tour the local zoo on the first leak from Gucci’s upcoming mixtape. Go ape shit. Miss Info
According to Nation, this might be a reference track for Mr. Jamie Foxx. If so, Drizzy might wanna keep this one for himself. Splash
He-larry-us. Affion Crockett stars as Uncle Rush, in the first episode of Global Grind’s new weekly series. I think I may need to apply for a Rush card. Previously: Russell Simmons Is Seeing Double
Waka was arrested in Houston, GA yesterday on a probation violation. He’s currently being held at the Houston County Jail. Details are scarce, but the rapper’s probation stems from possessing a sawed-off shotgun. Two weeks ago, Waka was involved in a brawl at an Atlanta department store. Macon-Telegraph
Yesterday, Grade A Muzik took us behind the lens in the A for Pill ‘s new video. 1140: The Overdose coming soon. Got it? Ok Denn. DGB
[vodpod id=Video.3253801&w=425&h=350&fv=mediaKey%3D6e5da571-d2fe-485b-9bb7-90565718aa1a%26amp%3Bimage%3Dhttp%3A%2F%2Ftmz.vo.llnwd.net%2Fo28%2F2010-03%2F16%2F031610_dmx_court_still.jpg%26amp%3Borigin%3Dembed] Yesterday, a Phoenix judge sentenced DMX to six months in the slammer. A week ago, X was arrested on probation violation. He could be released sooner if he’s accepted into a drug rehab program. At his court hearing, Dr. Drew’s Pasadena Recovery Center has offered to assist in the effort. MSNBC & TMZ
Although Lil Wayne’s currently serving a year long sentence at Rikers Island, Yuma County police in Arizona have issued a bench warrant for the rapper. Weezy was due in court yesterday stemming from his January 2008 arrest where DEA agents found three firearms, $22,000, 105 grams of marijuana, 29 grams of cocaine, 41 grams of ecstasy and other illegal narcotics on his tour bus. TMZ
[…] With the advent of drill music, gang life is omnipresent in the current hip-hop/rap landscape. Yet, The Game's depiction of that life in his 2011 song "Red Nation" saw quick banning. In response, The Game hoped more of his songs were banned from radio because they did so well on the internet. […]