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Lil Wayne Seizures: Justin Bieber, Russ & More React
Lil Wayne Seizures: Justin Bieber, Russ & More React by Rose Lilah Kevin Winter/Getty Images Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images Lil Wayne’s recent bout of seizures has been felt by the hip-hop community at large. Lil Wayne recently pulled off another successful Lil Weezyana Fest out in his hometown of New Orleans. The event was live-streamed […]
Continue ReadingDreamchasers Rapper Omelly Reportedly Shot In New Jersey
Dreamchasers Rapper Omelly Reportedly Shot In New Jersey by Kevin Goddard Prince Williams/ Getty Images Rumors are surfacing online that Meek Mill’s cousin, Omelly, was shot Monday in New Jersey. Rumors have been surfacing online early Tuesday morning that Meek Mill affiliate & Dreamchasers rapper, Omelly, was shot in North Camden, New Jersey on Monday. […]
Continue ReadingLil Wayne Hospitalized After Suffering
Variety Staff Alex/Variety/REX/Shutterstock UPDATED 9/4: Rapper Lil Wayne has reportedly been hospitalized in Chicago after suffering an epileptic seizure. According to TMZ, Wayne (real name: Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr.) was found unconscious in his Westin Hotel room on Sunday afternoon (Sept. 3). He was taken to Northwestern Hospital where he experienced another seizure. On Monday, […]
Continue Reading2Chainz Takes Trapping To A New Level With A “Virtual Traphouse”
2Chainz Takes Trapping To A New Level With A “Virtual Traphouse” by Mike Winslow Rapper 2 Chainz is taken the Traphouse online with a new marketing effort promoting his upcoming album, Pretty Girls Like Trap Music. 2 Chainz new virtual reality Trap House guides fans through the personal story of his own “trap house” aka […]
Continue ReadingFamous Dex Calls XXL Editor A “Fat B*tch” Over Reason For Not Making Freshman Cover (VIDEO)
Famous Dex Calls XXL Editor A “Fat B*tch” Over Reason For Not Making Freshman Cover (VIDEO) by Yohance Kyles Famous Dex was one of the questionable snubs for the 2017 XXL Freshman Class cover. The magazine’s editor, Vanessa Satten, visited The Breakfast Club to talk about the annual issue. Satten was asked why Dex was omitted from […]
Continue ReadingWatch Lil Yachty Rap His Way Through the ‘Simpsons’ Universe on ‘Tonight Show’
Watch Lil Yachty Rap His Way Through the ‘Simpsons’ Universe on ‘Tonight Show’ by Lars Brandle Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images Lil Yachty performs at the Mazda Studio at Empire during the 2017 SXSW Conference And Festivals on March 14, 2017 in Austin, Texas. Ay caramba! Lil Yachty had his work cut out for him on The […]
Continue ReadingWatch M.I.A. Journey Through the Desert In ‘Finally’ Video
Watch M.I.A. Journey Through the Desert In ‘Finally’ Video David Wolff – Patrick/Redferns M.I.A. performs at Grande Halle de La Villette on Oct. 29, 2016 in Paris. Last week, M.I.A. shared a new song called “Goals,” and she spent the weekend curating London’s Meltdown Festival and shooting the shit with Slavoj Žižek. Now, she’s finally […]
Continue ReadingTravis Scott Reportedly Had To Give Up 50% Of “Antidote” To Secure Sample Use (VIDEO)
Travis Scott Reportedly Had To Give Up 50% Of “Antidote” To Secure Sample Use (VIDEO) by Yohance Kyles Sampling has been part of the making of rap music from the very beginning, but the practice can be very expensive for the artist. Reportedly, Travis Scott experienced that situation with his single “Antidote” off Rodeo. Toronto […]
Continue ReadingChance The Rapper Announces $2 Million Funding Challenge to Aid Chicago Youth
Chance The Rapper Announces $2 Million Funding Challenge to Aid Chicago Youth by Gil Kaufman Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Governors Ball Chance The Rapper performs live during 2017 Governors Ball Music Festival – Day 1 at Randall’s Island on June 2, 2017 in New York City. Chance the Rapper isn’t nearly done. The Chicago MC […]
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