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Wu-Tang Clan – Execution In Autumn

Brian — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:01:55 +0000

Execution in Autumn by Soul Temple Music

Fat Joe feat. Wiz Khalifa & Teyana Taylor – Ballin’ (@WizKhalifa @TEYANATAYLOR @fatjoe)

Brian — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:58:04 +0000

I see Teyana Taylor is wearing that Bulls jersey, Mike. Anyway, Fat Joe lives lavishly albeit his tax problems along with Wiz Khalifa.

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Devyn Rose – Want It All (@iamdevynrose)

Mike — Fri, 03 May 2013 04:49:07 +0000

The stunning Devyn Rose let’s the world know she wants it all, and you know what, something tells us that with her talent and looks she can get it!

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Frank Alexander found dead, Rest In Peace (@2Pac @TheOutlawz @therealrayluv)

Mike — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:14:24 +0000

It’s with a heavy heart that I report that Frank Alexander has passed away. Tupac fans will know Frank as ‘Pac’s bodyguard and friend, who was on duty that fateful night in 1996.

I’ve spoken to Frank a number of times over the years back when I was working on HitEmUp.com. He produced fan favorite documentaries Tupac: Before I Wake (2001) and Tupac: Assassination (2009), as well as writing Got Your Back (1998), about his time’s with ‘Pac. Through spending so much time with Tupac as his only bodyguard, he often became a voice in regards to speculation surrounding Tupac’s plans just before his death and was sought out by fans and media to clarify things and recount Tupac’s murder. When I spoke with him as a kid he was always happy to share stories and memories, and as a fan, that was always appreciated. No matter how silly in retrospect the question may have been, Frank, knowing what it meant to a young fan, would do his best to answer it. I think it was Frank who told me ‘Pac’s favorite drink was Orange Soda. Before the world of social media and knowing everything about everyone, that kind of information to a little kid was just mind blowing.

Prior to becoming a bodygaurd, Frank served in the US Marines for 11 years, and was a champion amateur Bodybuilder. In recent years he had retired to his ranch and was raising horses, and sadly, we lost contact.

While he was not responsible for Tupac’s death, as his bodygaurd, it is not something he ever got over.

From what I’ve been told, and it isn’t confirmed, he died from a single self inflicted gun shot wound to the head. If that’s true, I’m deeply saddened. Frank never struck me as depressed, although, I would say he was always heavy, there was a weight behind the things he said, and you could tell there was a sense of responsibility behind everything. I think that is why Frank Alexander did his best to give back as much as he could to the Tupac fans, and for that, I am sure every single one of them is thankful.

We’ll miss you.

REST IN PEACE BIG FRANK.

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Mac Miller – S.D.S. (@MacMiller)

Mike — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:35:19 +0000

Mac Miller gets fans ready for his sophomore album, Watching Move With The Sound Off, by releasing this video for “S.D.S (Something Do Something).”

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Scarface talks Hip-Hop, Rock & Roll, Tupac, and music execs brainwashing kids (@BrotherMob @2Pac @kendricklamar)

Mike — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:14:27 +0000

Scarface “makes it as offensive as possible” when discussing the current state of Hip-Hop and music executives brainwashing the current generation. Then on a lighter note he discusses what Tupac‘s plans were before he passed and their friendship. Really great interview, you can tell ‘Face really misses ‘Pac.

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How Nelly stays ripped (@MikeChangSPS @Nelly_Mo)

Mike — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 02:31:05 +0000

I’m really on my fitness tip lately, and while I dont really agree with some of the things SixPackShortcuts promotes (there are no shortcuts!), it’s cool to see videos like this. Mike from SixPackShortcuts caught up with Nelly to see how he stays in shape and how he fits the gym into his busy routine.

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Styles P feat. Sheek Louch – Hater Love (@therealstylesp @REALSHEEKLOUCH @SCRAMJONES)

Mike — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:28:39 +0000

Styles P and fellow D-Block member Sheek Louch take you back to the block for “Hater Love.” This is off of P’s Scram Jones produced album Float, which is out later this month.

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Nicki Minaj says Hip-Hop is sexist and she’s “better than most of the male rappers”

Mike — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:53:00 +0000

Nicki Minaj has told MTV that because the music industry, and Hip-Hop, is run by men, she doesn’t get the recognition she deserves as an MC, and is “better than most of the male rappers” out there.

This time, I care less about the acceptance and more about me being the lyrical, ill bitch that I am. Knowing that I am lyrically better than most of the male rappers out there…. Yes, I’m gonna say it. I don’t get the credit that I deserve.

Like “Up In Flames” on The Re-Up. If a dude was on that song with me everyone would have talked about it and they would say “Oh, who had the best verse?” or “Blah Blah blah.” But, when I put a song out by myself… Men run the hip-hop game, let’s be honest… They not gonna recite a female. They just feel funny and it is what it is.

What do you think?

Dizzy Wright – Killem Wit Kindness (@DizzyWright)

Mike — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:27:27 +0000

Dizzy Wright was just voted onto the 2013 XXL Freshman list as “People’s Champ,” and to celebrate he’s about to “Killem Wit Kidness.”

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The People vs. Riff Raff (@JODYHiGHROLLER)

Mike — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:24:44 +0000

VICE’s Noisey caught up with Riff Raff to show him some YouTube comments on his ”TiME” music video.

What do you guys thing? Lyrical Prophet or Rap Game Bill Cosby?

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Cap1 feat. Young Jeezy & The Game – Gang Bang (@RICHIECAP1 @YoungJeezy @thegame)

Mike — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:58:16 +0000

Cap1, Young Jeezy and The Game keep it gangster and show you how to band from Chicago to Atlanta to Los Angeles.

Off of the T.R.U. 2 It mixtape, out now.

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Tyga feat. Jadakiss & 2Pac – Hit ‘Em Up (@Tyga @Therealkiss @TheOutlawz @2Pac)

Mike — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:44:54 +0000

Tyga enlists Jadakiss and the ghost of Makaveli on his latest cut off of Hotel California. Wonder what The Outlawz think of this?

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Spice 1 – Ghetto Star (@TheRealSpice1)

Mike — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:09:35 +0000

If you love gangsta rap, you gotta love Spice 1. The legend is back, to prove once and for all why he’s a “Ghetto Star” with some stories and moments shared with other Hip-Hop greats, NWA, Too Short, Tupac, Pimp C, Scarface, MC Eiht and more.

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Raekwon feat. Maino – To The Top (@Raekwon @mainohustlehard)

Brian — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 03:20:57 +0000

Well, this is an interesting combo. Raekwon and Maino go all the way “To The Top”. And then it turns salty.

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Machine Gun Kelly – Skate Cans (@machinegunkelly)

Brian — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 03:15:08 +0000

MGK and pro skate boarder Ryan Sheckler duo it up in Kells latest video “Skate Cans”. This will drop on the Black Flag mixtape, whenever that drops.

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Tha Dogg Pound – Them Niggas (Remix) (@kurupt_gotti @DAZDILLINGER)

Mike — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:06:49 +0000

Daz and Kurupt prove they haven’t lost a step over Hit-Boy and Audio Push’s track.

Wiz Khalifa feat. Akon – Let It Go

Mike — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:51:59 +0000

Not really sure what the video’s got to do with the song, but Im not complaining either. Akon gives Wiz Khalifa a helping hand for his latest video, “Let It Go.”

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Lil Wayne Seizure Update (@LilTunechi @MackMaine @BIRDMAN5STAR)

Brian — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 01:34:42 +0000

We reported earlier that Tuesday and earlier tonight Lil Wayne had suffered multiple seizures. Conflicting reports by TMZ had people in shambles. Mack Maine and Birdman both took to Twitter to bash TMZ for false reports. Well, look who just tweeted:

I’m good everybody. Thx for the prayers and love.

— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) March 16, 2013

Get better, Weezy!

Lil Wayne Suffers Multiple Seizures (@LilTunechi @mackmaine @BIRDMAN5STAR)

Brian — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 00:44:36 +0000

Last year, Lil Wayne suffered multiple seizures while en route from Louisiana to Texas which forced his private jet to make an emergency landing.

Well, it happened again. Tunechi suffered multiple seizures Tuesday night following a video shoot in L.A.. TMZ stated that he had been taken to Cedars-Sinai hospital and was released hours later.

UPDATE: Weezy suffered another round of seizures today and was rushed to Cedars-Sinai again. TMZ reported that he was violently shaking and was placed on ventilation and was in an induced coma. Further reading, I found this by Mack Maine on Twitter:

Wayne is alive and well! We watching the Syracuse game…thanks for the prayers and concern..he will update you all soon. #love

— Mack Maine (@mackmaine) March 16, 2013

We will be releasing an official statement shortly but dont believe the nonsense about comas and tubes to breathe…that’s false!!

— Mack Maine (@mackmaine) March 16, 2013

Birdman:

My son is in good spirit..feelin much betta…be home soon.YMCMB

— BIRDMAN (@BIRDMAN5STAR) March 16, 2013

AZ – Thank You (@quietAZmoney)

Brian — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:16:50 +0000

Damn, kid. I’ve always loved AZ and here he comes with a new joint. Doe or Die II is still on the way.

Tech N9ne feat. T-Pain – B.I.T.C.H. (@TechN9ne @TPAIN)

Brian — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 21:02:33 +0000

Well, ain’t that a “B.I.T.C.H.”. Tech N9ne‘s Something Else album drops June 25th. Track features T-Pain. As a big Tech N9ne fan, this is dope.

Jay-Z & Kendrick Lamar Headling Yahoo Tour (@JayZ @kendricklamar @JColeNC)

Brian — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:55:52 +0000

Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole will be headling the Yahoo! On The Road Tour. With 14 stops in the U.S. and 7 in Europe.

Chief Keef Released From Youth Detention (@ChiefKeef)

Brian — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 20:50:44 +0000

After serving a swift two months in the Illinois Youth Detention Center, Chief Keef was released yesterday with his homies and his daughter waiting. Welcome home, Sosa.

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Papoose – Notorious B.I.G. Tribute (@Papooseonline)

Brian — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:17:29 +0000

My dude Papoose lays down a few bars for Biggie. This is hands down one of the illest tracks I’ve heard in a minute from Pap. We see you in that Coogi! Nacirema Dream March 26th.

You’re nobody til somebody kills you.

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Lil Boosie Earns His GED Behind Prison Walls (@BOOSIEOFFICIAL)

Brian — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 06:24:08 +0000

Despite beating murder charges and serving an eight year bid on drug charges, Lil Boosie still managed to earn his GED behind prison walls from the Angola State Prison.

Jae E – Making of Jeses Piece (@yaboyjaee @ElevatorMann @thegame @E40)

Brian — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 06:14:11 +0000

After wrapping up a show in Redlands, CA with E40, JAE E stopped by Streetlight Recording Studio in Ontario, CA and linked with in-house producer Twhy Xclusive. After a couple sips of that Henny and a little inspiration from Game, Jae E laced a new joint that will be on his upcoming project. JAE E next show will be in Anaheim, CA on April, 7th at Grove of Anaheim.

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Tahiry feat. Styles P & Uncle Murda – Devil (Remix) (@therealtahiry @joebudden)

Mike — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:45:14 +0000

Damn, Joey’s ex is singing now? I didn’t even know. I’m more excited about Joe’s commentary on this, considering the song is obviously inspired by him.

I’m not hating, but I’m kind of falling on the point of view that, okay, you got famous by being Joe Budden‘s girlfriend, you break up, now you’re doing music about your relationship with Joe Budden. What you got after that Tahiry? If you’re trying to be thought of as an individual and not just “Joey’s Ex” was this really the best subject matter to fall back on for your first single?

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Notorious B.I.G. 16th Anniversary of Death

Brian — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:02:49 +0000

On May 21st, 1972 Christopher George Latore Wallace was born in Brooklyn, New York. In 1994, he became known as the Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls to some and released his debut album Ready To Die. On March 9th, 1997 was Biggie Ready To Die? He was gunned down in his SUV and killed. He died at the age of 25. The question still remains…WAS he ready to die? Is it coincidental that his debut album was telling the world he wasn’t afraid to die? Or did he know his death was imminent? 16 days after he was murdered, his posthumous album Life After Death was released and hit #1 on the Billboard 200 charts.

Personally, I believe he had a premonition of death. Perhaps he wasn’t aware it’d be sooner than later.

R.I.P. Biggie!

Yelawolf Trunk Muzik Returns Cover (@Yelawolf)

Brian — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 23:41:53 +0000

I can’t say I’m digging the new Yelawolf look. Trunk Muzik Returns drops March 14th.