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VIDEO: Hit Boy Talks Growing Up With His Mother, Kanye West + More

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Here’s part two of Hard Knock TV’s exclusive sit down with artist and producer Hit Boy.  The Inland Empire native speaks on how he was influenced to step up and become the man of the house living with his mother and sisters, getting support from his mother early on to pursue his dreams and the thought process behind “Running In Place” which focuses around his relationship with his father.  Hit Boy also speaks on his past struggles he went through back in 2009, shares details behind the first time he ever met Kanye West in the studio with Pharrell and so much more.

VIDEO: Drake Performs “From Time” w/ Jhene Aiko In Toronto

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Yesterday Drake celebrated his 27th birthday as his Would Like A Tour? stopped in his hometown of Toronto, Canada.  Take a look as Drizzy hits the stage and brings out the beautiful Jhene Aiko for a performance of their collaborative slow jam “From Time” featured on Nothing Was The Same.

VIDEO: Curren$y – CruiseLife New Orleans Division | Ep. 1

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Curren$y and videographer CJ Wallis take viewers behind the scenes at Street Customs in New Orleans for a sneak peek at one of Spitta’s newest car.  Still in the early stages of being painted, Curren$y and company give details on what exactly is in store for the old school ride.  In the evening, Spitta takes to the streets in his Ferrari and does some cruising around the city.

VIDEO: ScHoolboy Q & Kendrick Lamar Perform “Collard Greens” On The Arsenio Hall Show

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ScHoolboy Q hits the stage in front of a live audience to perform his hit single “Collard Greens” featured on his upcoming Oxymoron LP.  With Kendrick Lamar by his side, the Los Angeles native turns the energy up for viewers everywhere and showcases his skills to the world.  Take a look at how it all went down on The Arsenio Hall Show.

VIDEO: Fabolous Tours In Australia

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Here’s a compilation of footage taken during Fabolous’ recent two week promotional run through Australia for the Redline Music Tour.  The New York native served as the headliner for the tour which also hosted Omarion and Chingy as it made stops in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Cairnes, Canberra and Brisbane.  Watch as Loso gets stays fresh before hitting the stage and brings cameras along to a few in-store events with fans.

MIXTAPE: Chevy Woods – Gangland 2

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Taylor Gang’s Chevy Woods finally quenches the thirst of so many fans who have been anxiously waiting for the rapper to release his new Gangland 2 mixtape.  The 18-song project showcases features from the likes of Juicy J, Young Scooter, Trinidad James, Wiz Khalifa, and Los.  Chevy’s latest offering to listeners also boasts production credits from Sledgren, Cardo, E. Dan and more.  CLICK HERE to download the Gangland 2 and be sure to check out the tracklist provided for more details about the DJ Drama hosted mixtape.

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AUDIO: Ab-Soul – Dub Sac (Prod by. Tae Beast & Dave “miyatola” Free)

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Ab-Soul releases a new song today with the infectious “Dub Sac” which at this point looks to be just a loosie but could show up on Soulo’s upcoming album which is currently in the mixing stages.  Over a mellow and hypnotizing instrumental courtesy of Tae Beats and Dave Free, the TDE rapper effortlessly spits rhymes about life out on the block in Carson and dippin’ in the streets with some fine greenery in his bucket cap.

VIDEO: Termanology – American Dreamin’

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Termanology serves up a new music video for the soulful track “American Dreamin” featured on the rapper’s new G.O.Y.A. album.  Boasting a catchy sample courtesy of Shortfyuz, the smooth sounding track provides the perfect platform for the Lawrence native to kick some introspective rhymes and reflect on his life’s struggles and dreams.

AUDIO: Childish Gambino – Worldstar

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Actor and rapper, Childish Gambino, is back with a new Worldstar Hip Hop inspired track appropriately titled “Worldstar.”  Featuring random soundbites from different videos featured on the controversial website, Gambino once again shows off his lyrical wordplay over the track’s menacing instrumental.  This is definitely an impressive offering from the rapper who is gearing up to release his latest project entitled Because Of The Internet. 

VIDEO: Chevy Woods Talks Gang Land 2 Mixtape & Producer Cardo’s Departure From Taylor Gang

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While out on the road for the 2013 Smoker’s Club Tour, HotNewHipHop got the opportunity to sit down for a one-on-one interview Taylor Gang artist Chevy Woods.  Check out the clip to see Chevy share his excitement for fans to hear his recent collaborations with Wiz Khalifa and Juicy J and explains that the project will feature for listeners mostly in-house talent which was done on purpose.  Before heading out, Woods also breaks his silence on long-time friend and former TGOD producer Cardo leaving the label and makes it clear that he wants to collaborate with Mike WiLL Made It soon.