Loso drops by Streetsweeper Radio with DJ Kay Slay and tackles a number of topics for the listeners. Fab reassures fans his Loso’s Way 2 LP is on the way and talks dropping mixtapes for the fans to keep his name fresh in their minds. The Brooklyn MC also gives details behind his recent collaboration with Chris Brown and touches on not being a fan of reality television.
A$AP Ferg links up with The Breakfast Club on Power 105 for an exclusive one-on-one interview. The A$AP Mob member discusses the origins of his alias and shares his experience with riding along on Wiz Khalifa’s Under The Influence of Music Tour. Ferg shares his appreciation for the amount of weed they’re given from state to state and addresses his eyebrow raising comment about Teyanna Taylor at Summer Jam. Fergenstein also breaks down the early days of A$AP and reveals why a deal with Diddy was never worked out.
TMZ catches up with rapper Ransom and gets his side of the story on the current scandal he finds himself in with Nicki Minaj. After dropping some eyebrow raising bars, Ransom addresses his lyrics and says fans misinterpreted him. Ransom goes on to clarify exactly what he meant and tells TMZ he believes the situation was instigated by paparazzi. The New Jersey native admits he doesn’t hate Nicki but believes she clearly overreacted and doesn’t care for an apology Guess we’ll all have to wait and see how this one turns out.
Caroline D’Amore sits down with Paris Hilton for an exclusive one-on-one sit interview on Heartbeatz Radio. Hilton opens things up by giving details on her late night music video shoot for her new single “Good Time”. Produced by Afro Jack, Paris shares that she was up until 6 a.m. working alongside Lil Wayne to create a fun and energy packed party visual which fans can look forward to seeing very soon. The heiress and entrepreneur also talks her new deal with record label Cash Money and gives insight behind the first time she had the pleasure of meeting Lil Wayne. Paris also speaks on her new joint venture with Amnesia Ibiza which will showcase her skills as a DJ at the club’s “Foam & Diamonds” party every Wednesday until August 21. Always one to stay busy, Hilton breaks down her 17 product line, touches on her passion to stay creative and explains how she manages to stay hands-on and still balance a heavy work load. Before calling it a wrap, Paris also reveals to D’Amore that her latest business venture includes a new line of hotels with the first location currently being constructed in the Philippines.
Currently headlining the Space Migration Tour, Pittsburgh’s Mac Miller sits down with Hard Knock TV and takes the opportunity to open up on a number of personal topics. Miller reveals he found himself in a “dark space” during his previous Macadellic tour and plagued by the idea that he was possibly on his way out. However, Mac reassures fans he’s in a better place now and gives insight behind some of his aliases like Larry Fisherman and Larry Lovestein. The MTV reality star also discusses his pop collaboration with Ariana Grande, his music maturing and his methods used for dealing with fame.
Action Bronson was DJ Skee’s special guest for week two of his new SKEE Live show on AXS TV. Bronsolini was very chill and relaxed as he spoke with Skee about a number of topics such as his influences, his recent run-in with cops in San Francisco, his passion for Hip Hop and much more. The candid interview was particularly comical at points as Bronson’s brutal honesty, long beard and personality proved to be quite charismatic for the viewers. In-between the interview, there’s also a “In The Lab” segment to check out which highlights the talents of Travis $cott.
TMZ cameras caught up with Nicki Minaj last night and got her all riled up after inquiring on rapper Ransom’s recent line in his song “Man Alone” where he suggests he did some ghost writing work for Minaj in the past. “Before Nicki was wearing those crazy wigs/I was doing verses for her/just hoping she made it big,” said rapper Ransom.
After being questioned, Nicki proceeded to rant about how she’s never needed or used any ghost writer in her career. Minaj also goes on to diss Ransom and makes it clear how she feels about him and his career.
YMCMB’s Drake covers his first solo cover for XXL magazine’s 150th issue and 16th anniversary. This is perfect timing for the young artist as he recently performed a successful show for the annual #OVOFest and currently is in the studio prepping his third album Nothing Was The Same. XXL’s Thomas Golianopoulos got the opportunity to sit down with Drake and address a number of topics during a two-hour interview with the former Degrassi star. Take a look at some excerpts from the interview below.
ON THE NEW ALBUM
I remember coming into this year thinking, “How am I going to cut through all these people and shine?” I’ve never been part of a year when so many legends are dropping projects. How am I going to be seen? I’m going to be like the kid waving in the background in the photo with all of his tall relatives. And, I guess, those were my initial thoughts, and not to say that I haven’t enjoyed some of the stuff that has come out this year, but it didn’t pan out the way I thought it was going to. I think I am going for it, to really establish what are murmurs or things being said quietly, “Um, I think that Drake might actually…” On September 17th I want people to be like, “Oh, we were right.”ON HIS IMAGE
Do I think that if I didn’t have, for lack of a better term, a unique look about me, if I was from somewhere in America and if I hadn’t been on a kids TV show [Degrassi: The Next Generation], would I be as famous? I don’t know, man. Honestly, I don’t think so. I was just some young kid on a TV show. And I haven’t become anything else while I’ve been in this position. It’s not like I got here and was like, “Oh, got to switch up my image.” I don’t wake up nervous. I feel like maybe a lot of these guys do. How old are you, really? What is your background, really? What have you really done in the drug game, in the thug game?ON THE COMPETITION
It’s tough for me. That’s a guy I can’t pretend not to like. He’s the guy to me, in a lot of ways. That’s Kanye West. But I’m also here to be the best. I’m here to surpass. I’m here to outdo. I’m ready for whatever with anybody.ON HIS SUCCESS
I get Jewish people coming up to me proud like, “Mazel Tov, bro. Come to my house for Shabbat dinner.”AMANDA BYNES
I don’t even know who that is doing that or what that’s about. If that is her, I guess it’s a little weird and disturbing. It’s obviously a behavioral pattern that is way bigger than me. Whoever is behind it, whether it’s her or somebody else, they know people are paying attention so they keep it going.Also in the magazine this month, XXL honors the 150th issue with the ultimate list of the 150 most important people, places and things in hip-hop during the XXL era. And keeping with the birthday theme, many important albums are celebrating special anniversaries this year. In honor of those critically acclaimed LPs, XXL had some of today’s most popular MCs review them. Kendrick Lamar talks Snoop Dogg’s Doggystyle, which turns 20 this year. Nas looks back at Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill, which turns 15. And B.o.B. discusses the OutKast decade-old opus,Speakerboxxx/The Love Below plus many more in the magazine and on XXLMag.com.
Fat Joe recently stopped by Power 105 for a very candid and in-depth interview with The Breakfast Club. Joe gets right into it and gives everyone some much needed clarification as to how he found himself in trouble with the IRS for tax evasion and shares his thoughts on having to turn himself in to begin his four month sentence on August 26. The Terror Squad MC also admits to listeners that he doesn’t get the respect he believes he deserves as an lyricist. Joe also reflects on New York’s trouble past and breaks down exactly why he gravitated towards Miami’s evolving Hip Hop scene. After co-signing artists like Rick Ross and DJ Khaled as brothers, Fat Joe continues the interview with discussing his use of the N word and his opinion of its meaning. Before calling it a wrap in part one, Joe fills the fans in on what happened with Terror Squad and kills rumors that his crew was previously beefing with DJ Kahled.
Metta World Peace recently paid Ebro a visit at HOT 97 and decided to play his new song titled “Peace” for the listeners. Metta reassured fans the track was dope after finding himself under Ebro’s inquisitive spotlight for a moment. Watch as the NBA player talks about his transition to the New York Knicks and lets the fans know what they can expect to see.
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