Big Sean sits down with Billboard and breaks down his new album Hall Of Fame track-by-track. The G.O.O.D. Music artist takes viewers from start to finish and gives personal insight behind how each song came together. Watch as the Detroit native shares some special moments from the process of creating the album and speaks on his collaborations with Kanye West and Nicki Minaj.
Revolt TV catches up with the wordsmith Skillz to get his take on the current topic in Hip Hop, Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse. Speaking openly about the situation, the MC shares his thoughts on the Compton native’s verse, “King of New York” line, his intentions and gives his feedback on the rapper’s who’ve stepped up to the plate and responded. Check out the video below to see what Skillz had to say about the verse heard around the world.
Lil Scrappy turns it up with his new music video for his catchy street anthem “It’s Complicated” featuring MMG’s Gunplay. The track finds the reality star droppin’ aggressive bars while Gunplay goes to work on his verse by switching up his cadence and leaves behind some memorable sections in his flow. The down South duo deliver an infectious new track which finds each artist in familiar territory with tough guy, drugs and lavish livin’ rhymes. Take a listen for yourself below.
Lil Reese releases a new music video for his bouncy and high energy song “I Need That.” Directed by Blink Folks Vision, the camera follows Reese in his neighborhood posted up with his boys as they hold down the porch and burn down the trees. Catch the Chicago native and his goonies in his latest visual offering below.
On the season finale of her new talk show, the reality queen showcases a candid interview with Kanye West. In the promotional clip above, viewers get a sneak peek of Mr. West opening up about his love for Kim Kardashian and his newborn little girl, North. In fact, Kanye stresses that he won’t allow the media or any naysayers in person or online, to ruin what he has and says his family brings him joy.
Tanya Morgan deliver a new short infomercial inspired visual as the duo prepare to release their upcoming Rubber Souls LP on September 24. The short video finds the group attempting to get viewers excited enough to pre-order and purchase their new rubber souls tires which is obviously a clever play off the project’s title. Producer 6th Sense who is taking up the production duties for album is also featured in the commercial and lends a few words to co-sign the credibility of rubber souls tires.
Rapper 2 Chainz was arrested early this morning in Oklahoma along with 11 other passengers after his bus was stopped following a performance on Lil Wayne’s tour. According to the news report below and TMZ, the driver was taken off the bus at some point and as he made his exit, the door was shut and locked behind him. As a result, a standoff with police ensued for some hours as 2 Chainz and company decided not to partake in an illegal search and seizure and refused to allow police access. A search warrant was eventually obtained but in the meantime a tow truck was called out and hauled everyone away until police got what they needed. According to TMZ, once inside, Police discovered an unspecified amount of an unknown drug and all passengers were arrested on charges of “interfering with the police process”
This all started after police apparently pulled 2 Chainz’s bus over for broken taillights and when they approached the vehicle noticed signs of drug use according to TMZ. However, the G.O.O.D. Music artist’s ordeal is over as the rapper and his crew were released from custody a few hours later. Check out the video below as TMZ was there to capture the moment in all its glory as 2 Chainz decided to give everyone the bird and a friendly reminder that his album is releasing soon.
2 Chainz took to his Instagram account and revealed the official tracklist to his upcoming B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time LP. The album will be released on September 10 and will feature a cast of heavy weight features like Lil Wayne, Drake, Fergie, Pusha T, Ma$e, RIch Homie Quan, T-Pain and more. Fans can also expect to see production credits from the likes of Mike Will Made It, Skateboard P (Pharrell), Mannie Fresh Drumma Boy and J.U.S.T.I.C,.E. League.
With ESPN and Gatorade’s upcoming RGIII: The Will to Win documentary approaching its debut next week, Hip Hop Wired acquires the new Wale track that accompanies the film called “No Pain No Gain.” The documentary will chronicle the Redskin quarterback’s road to recovery from his past knee injury sustainted during last season’s playoffs. Check out what Wale had to say to Hip Hop Wired on the motivation behind the track.
“I did my best to speak for him,” says Wale of “No Pain No Gain.” “[RG3] ain’t no rapper, at least I don’t think so; he probably could if he wanted to. If I was telling a story to get inside of Robert’s mind, what would he say? That’s pretty much it.”
B.O.B drops off a new music video for “Ready” featuring the autotune champ Future. While the R&B crooner lays on the slurred delivery heavy for the song’s hook, B.O.B. shows off his wordplay and reminds the competition of how hard he’s working and why he’s always considers himself “Ready.” The visual came together pretty dope too as it showcases a number of big fights in sports history.