TMZ catches up with rapper and part-time VH1 reality star Jim Jones while leaving court after being taken into custody for allegedly speeding while high. Remaining hush hush on the details surrounding his arrest, the Dipset artist appeared to be in good spirits and even found the time to make a joke about the Government’s recent shutdown before taking off to enjoy the rest of his evening. Must be nice.
Vice catches up with Caroline D’Amore to fill listeners in on his recent name change and his new business venture. The former Power 106 DJ gives insight behind his reasoning for dropping the “DJ” in his name which he clarifies he’s been associated with since the age of 12. With a current residency at mega-club Tao in Las Vegas, Vice breaks down his on-going transition as an entrepreneur and explains the motivation behind opening his own sneaker boutique. Vice also touches on being inspired as a kid by the footwear worn by some of his favorite Hip Hop artists, choosing his alias out of a dictionary and shares details with D’Amore on Heartbeatz Radio about his worst show ever.
JAY Z officially kicked off his new world tour in Manchester, UK and treated the crowd to a nice live instrument rendition of his classic song “Dead Presidents II” before jumping into his latest verse on Drake’s “Pound Cake.” This is the first time the Roc Nation head honcho has performed the song in front of a live audience.
BET serves up another promotional clip to showcase what went down during the recent filming of the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards. Check out producer and artist Travi$ Scott dropping a few bars apparently off-the-top in a new bonus clip that just surfaced from the annual cypher sessions.
Memphis Bleek takes Rick Ross’ instrumental for “I Wonder Why” and delivers his own remixed freestyle version. Take a listen as the New York native laces the hard-hitting track with Bedstuy inspired bars about his early street days, living the high life and getting around with the ladies. It doesn’t sound like Bleek has missed a beat as the rapper demonstrates he’s still got it and lets listeners know he’s got more on the way.
Here’s a new standout track from Chief Keef titled “Rider” off the new #Been #Trill compilation mixtape, In The Field. The preview showcases Taylor Gang general Wiz Khalifa on the song’s intro and chorus while the Chicago native drops his signature street infused bars focused on guns, puttin’ in work on the block and being down to ride out. In The Field is now available to download and comes equipped with a whopping 52 tracks.
Pusha T unveils his latest visual for “Sweet Serenade” featuring Chris Brown. The music video for the My Name Is My Name single showcases the G.O.O.D. Music emcee performing to the camera, taking in the evening while relaxing at the beach and surrounding himself with beautiful women. In fact, King Push brings the strip club to the beach with a portable and stripper pole and full lap dance. This get hot in more ways than one as the video also sports plenty of pyrotechnics. I guess being the king has its perks.
Black Milk releases a new music video for “Sunday’s Best / Monday’s Worst” which is featured on his upcoming album No Poison No Paradise. Take a look as Milk takes viewers down memory lane as he reflects on his family’s church roots and struggling with growing up in rough conditions as a youth. Fans can pick up No Poison No Paradise when it releases on October 15.
Rising rap talent Dizzy Wright kicks introspective rhymes and reflects on coming up out of troubled circumstances while losing friends along the way. Watch as Wyclef and Dizzy hit the streets and give the emotional track “We Turned Out Alright” the visual treatment. Fans can grab “We Turned Out” and more on Wright’s latest project The Golden Age mixtape.
Chevy Woods is back with another offering from his anticipated mixtape, Gangland 2. The upcoming project from the Taylor Gang signee is scheduled to finally release next week but in the meantime fans can take a listen to “Just How I Feel.” Chevy’s newest track showcases the rapper dropping braggadocios rhymes about his success, drug selling past and serves up a big middle finger to the naysayers and competition over smooth production.
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