50 Cent sits down with HOT 97’s Funk Fex and gives his initial reaction to Kendrick Lamar’s “Control” verse which has been the topic of conversation in the music industry since it surfaced. Always one for a scathing diss record, 50 Cent co-signs the Compton rapper’s desire for competition and says it’s necessary and a part of Hip Hop. Fif also discusses Kidd Kidd’s upcoming project and speaks on the current status of G-Unit.
Joey Fatts drops a new music video for “Need More” featuring Freddie Gibbs off his Chipper Jones 2 mixtape. The young Long Beach native hits the streets of the city for some visuals and posts up with Gangsta Gibbs for some smoke and drinks. Check out the latest from Fatts below.
Caroline D’amore invites The Wailers lead singer Elan Atias onto Hearbeatz Radio for a one-on-one interview live on the air. Atias tackles what it likes to fill Bob Marley’s shoes and gives insight behind how he found himself in his current position after a chance run-in with guitarist Al Anderson. The singer also touches on the public’s misconception that he’s one of Bob Marley’s sons, transitioning as an artist between different genres of music and what it was like collaborating with Snoop Lion on his recent Reincarnated LP. Before heading out, Atias stresses to listeners and D’amore that it’s important to remember to remain creative and fearless in whatever you do.
Danny Brown kicks it with Esteban from Fuse at Rock The Bells and gives a candid interview on a number of different topics. The bruiser keeps things fun and lighthearted as he gives his take on Rock The Bells music festival and speaks on his unexpected performance for Ab-Soul’s set during day one. Brown also speaks on Hologram performances from rap legends, Freddie Gibbs murdering him on a track off his upcoming OLD LP, his girlfriend painting his album’s artwork and admits he doesn’t want Miley Cyrus to know he is after being asked if he thinks the former Disney star stole his style of sticking out his tongue. With a new tour on the horizon with Action Bronson, Danny Brown reassures fans they’re in for a good show.
TMZ caught up with Kendrick Lamar at LAX and got his opinion on the numerous “Control” responses he’s received since the unveiling of his controversial verse. As the Compton native made his way to enter the car waiting for him, K Dot confidently lets the cameraman know that he feels every rapper that’s released an official response towards him needs to try harder. Not saying much of anything else, Kendrick drives his opinion home as he repeats himself just before driving off. Check out the exclusive footage courtesy of the all seeing TMZ.
Rozay runs into one of TMZ’s cameramen and gives the guy a bit of a hard time. However, it appears to be all in good fun but Rick Ross still goes in on the poor guy and punks him into talking into his personal videographer’s camera instead of addressing him directly. He also let’s the man know that he no longer works for TMZ head Harvey Levin and instead works for him now. Still, the cameraman gets denied membership to MMG as Ross personally lets him know he’ll never be down with the crew. It’s kind of an awkward situation really, check it out below.
Hosted by DJ Scream and Boss Lady, Maybach Music Group was heavy in the building on satellite radio station Hip Hop Nation for the label’s Self Made 3 album release event. In fact, check out the footage below to see young Philly native Meek Mill freestyle off the top of the dome for eight minutes live on the air for fans. Label mate Rockie Fresh at one point attempted to jump in and give Meek a hand but the rising star was feeling the moment and couldn’t help himself from dropping bars.
Tech N9ne drops another visual off his new album Something Else with “Dwamn.” Combining “damn” and “wow,” Tech goes in over the Seven produced track and lets the ladies know just how much he appreciates a large derriere. N9ne takes viewers to the club for the hard-hitting track and is the life of the party with a stable of bad ones closely within the vicinity. Let’s just say Tech gets crazy in his latest music video and gives a feel good vibe for his latest offering.
Dilated Peoples and solo artist Evidence recently hit the stage in Chicago for Closed Sessions Live. The California native decided to treat the crowd to a live performance of “Letyourselfgo” and “I Don’t Need Love.” Watch as Evidence commands the crowd and turns the energy up before closing things out with an introspective a capella.
Wiz Khalifa drops off a new music video for “Look What I Got On” off his forthcoming LP titled Blacc Hollywood. The Taylor Gang front man shows off a trippy looking visual which consists of different random clips, smoke clouds and plenty of tour footage that looks distorted and changes vibrant colors. Take a look at Wiz’s latest offering below.
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