VIDEO: Chief Keef – April Fools

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Chicago native Chief Keef drops a new music video for “April Fools” off his upcoming Almighty Sosa project.   Directed by Brandon Zeher, the visual finds Keef in familiar surroundings with plenty of smoke, cash and jewelry as he performs for the camera in a big house.  Never one to step outside of his familiar wordplay, Keef sticks to what he knows best and spits about his expensive habits and being richer than everybody else.  However, what else would you expect from Sosa?  

AUDIO: Bone Thugs-N-Harmony – Everything 100

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Bone Thugs are back with their new single “Everything 100”.  Produced by Wundermine and mixed by DJ Felli Fel, the new track finds all five original members doing what they do best as they serenade the beat and prove that even after not having released anything collectively in over five years that the chemistry is still there.  Stepping outside of their more aggressive and darker style of music, the group aims for a commercial success and effortlessly spits over an upbeat tempo that makes listeners want to get their two-step on.

VIDEO: Kanye West Clashes w/ TMZ Paparazzi at LAX

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TMZ recently released footage of Kanye West running into paparazzi outside of LAX and becoming instantly upset after one tries to spark up a conversation.  Yeezy can be seen in the clip exiting his vehicle and immediately is approached by the paparazzo who begins asking him questions and informs Ye that he’s a big fan.  West doesn’t even entertain his comments and proceeds to instruct the cameraman to never talk or ask him questions again but also tells him to send the word out.  Within his hand blocking the camera lens, Yeezy walks away but not before being pursued once again by the TMZ paparazzo. Check out what happened next and what Yeezy had to say after he was asked about Watch The Throne 2.

AUDIO: Justin Timberlake – Take Back The Night

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Justin Timberlake keeps the partying going and feet moving with his newly premiered “Take Back The Night” single which will be featured on his 20/20 Experience (2 of 2) follow up.  The upbeat and disco infused track finds Justin groovin’ in his zone where it’s clear he’s very comfortable as he sings and encourages his lady friend to hit the dance floor with him.  The second installment of the 20/20 Experience is set to hit the shelves on September 30.  Following the album’s release, Justin has already announced plans to hit the road for his North American tour.

UPDATE: Justin releases the official artwork to part two of the 20/20 Experience

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VIDEO: Wale Performs “Love Hate Thing” On Sway In The Morning

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Wale links up with Sway Calloway and Heather B for an interview and in-studio performance of “Love Hate Thing” on “Sway In the Morning”.  The MMG rapper also brings Fat Trel and Black Cocaine who also get the opportunity to hop on the microphone and fill fans in on what they’ve been up to.  Check out the Wale’s live morning performance go down on Shade 45 in the video below.

VIDEO: Lil Wayne – God Bless Amerika (Video Teaser)

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Wayne and company deliver a short visual teaser for “God Bless Amerika” off Weezy’s upcoming I Am Not A Human Being II.  Shot in New Orleans, Wayne recently found himself on the receiving end of some public outrage when behind-the-scenes footage surfaced a few weeks back and showed the YMCMB rapper accidentally stepping on the American flag during taping.  Directed by Elf Rivera, the clip finds Weezy in his hometown of Hollygrove standing in front of the American flag rapping a few bars before the clip is abruptly stopped.

VIDEO: Rapper Big Pooh – Gold Chain

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Big Pooh gives his latest single “Gold Chain” the visual treatment.  The former Little Brother MC shows off plenty of images associated with hip hop and materialism and pokes fun at their insignificance. Equipped with 40-ounces, weed, jewelry and cheap sparkling wine Pooh kicks his raps over a smooth sample based instrumental and delivers a comical ending to pull the video’s message all together.

VIDEO: Crooked I – Apex Predator | Album Trailer

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As the release date for Crooked I’s debut solo LP approaches, the C.O.B. boss keeps the momentum going by delivering an official trailer for Apex Predator.  Narrated by Crooked, the Long Beach native gives insight behind his work ethic and brings viewers along into his Treacherous Records office.  Along the way, the Slaughterhouse MC reintroduces his team of C.O.B. artists before heading back into the studio to handle business.  Apex Predator is due out July 30 and be sure show your support by picking up a copy. West Up!

VIDEO: AraabMUZIK – MPC Freestyle

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So apparently the MPC is now an instrument and producer AraabMUZIK demonstrates for The Crosby Press how to freestyle on it.  Take a look as the Rhode Island native goes to work for the cameras and demonstrates his talent for creating live beats on the drum machine with his rapid and rhythmic patterns he’s recognized for.

VIDEO: Busta Rhymes – #Twerk It | Behind The Scenes

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Fuse links up with Busta Rhymes on the set of his new music video for “#Twerk It (Remix)” featuring Nicki Minaj off his upcoming LP. According to director Mr. X, the video’s concept will embody a party vibe but at the same time apparently bring something different to the table that has never been seen before.  Produced by Pharrell, Busta also gives the rundown behind the visual for “#Twerk It” from his perspective and says that it means everything to him and that he’s never had a problem just being who he is.