BET held their SXSW Showcase with T.I. last night at Austin’s Brazos Hall and P surprised the audience during “What You Know”. Below, his fellow Grand Hustler Trae joins the fun while Kendrick assists T.I.P. for “Memories Back Then”, “Backseat Freestyle” and “Swimming Pools”. hhnm
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Look out Beantown, there’s a new fighter in town. In support of his My Awesome Mixtape 4, Clinton brawls ’til he falls in his new video.
All the hoes be jockin’, but Trae and Problem kept ’em all rockin’ at yesterday’s Nice Kicks’ SXSW pool party with a live premiere of their new track. The fun didn’t stop there. Problem runs through “Like Whaat” below.
JT kept his week long Late Night with Jimmy Fallon appearances popping last night by performing his upcoming album’s fourth track. The 20/20 Experience Tuesday.
We live in such a cruel world. Lupe sends his condolences to the family and friends of 6-month old Jonylah Watkins, who died this week in a shooting in Chicago. Says Lupe: She lives as long as we do. She will live forever. God bless your soul and the family you left behind. We Love You. Not a song but a life. Be respectful. Please keep negative comments to yourself. #lovelifechitownforever
Last night in Austin, Myspace had a secret show that featured Hit Boy, KiD CuDi, and Diplo. During CuDi’s set, he treated the audience to a new verse off his upcoming, Indicud. Billboard says the album will feature Hit Boy, Kendrick Lamar, A$AP Rocky and Michael Bolton on April 23rd. missinfo
No Future? For the Strange Music lovers, they crew has decided to give fans a collection of snippets and a few full songs off their upcoming albums of this year. Below is a track in full off Tech N9ne’s Something Else on June 25. Download the sampler in full here. UPDATE: Official version sermon
Not everything that happened in Vegas, stayed there. Most recently, Rozay brought his Reebok celebration to Miami’s LIV nightclub with his MMG fam, Jim Jones, Ace Hood, LeBron and more.
With his new album Love & Other Drugs due later this year, Maybach O looks to get things turnt up with the first single. This is definitely suitable behind closed doors. The video is scheduled to drop Monday. YBF
After Joey and Tahiry shared their sides to the story, Cons called up Angie Martinez today to speak on both confrontations, the reason for the slap and claims to have had possession of Joe’s phone allegedly containing some interesting texts. Guess there really is 3 sides to a story. Info
Tyler really snapped on Call Me If You Get Lost: The Estate Sale! Each track feels like a fresh chapter, raw and creative. Listening to it at Akala Residences just hits different — perfect vibe, perfect setting. This album’s deluxe edition is pure artistic gold.