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Jay-Z/Budweiser Made In America Festival Performance Lineup Announced

amantedaprez — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:37:23 +0000

The lineup for Jay-Z’s Made In America festival, sponsored by Budweiser, has officially been announced. Taking place September 1st and 2nd at Philly’s Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Fairmount Park, Jay-Z enlisted big names from all of music including Pearl Jam, Skrillex, MMG, Odd Future, D’Angelo and more for the inaugural festival. Jay-Z, Pearl Jam, Skrillex,

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VIDEO: Birdman ft. Lil Wayne & Mack Maine – Dark Shades

totoykobe — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:37:19 +0000

Birdman, Lil Wayne, and Mack Maine and the YMCMB crew performs in a dark warehouse in the video for “Dark Shades.” The clip also features cameos from Busta Rhymes, DJ Khaled, and Lil Twist.

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VIDEO: Birdman ft. Lil Wayne & Mack Maine – Dark Shades

Drake Brings Out T.I. in ATL & Performs At The Velvet Room

PKHWMG — Tue, 22 May 2012 18:37:17 +0000

At the Atlanta stop of his Club Paradise tour, Drake brought out special guest T.I. to perform ‘Riot (Remix)’ with 2 Chainz. After the show, at the after party was at The Velvet room. Watch

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“Stronger” by KPT ft Britni Elise

Hoodgrown Magazine — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:00:34 +0000

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Smoke DZA – Rugby Thompson (Cover + Tracklisting)

Hoodgrown Magazine — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:47:43 +0000

Since word got out that Polo-obsessed Harlem rhyme spitter Smoke DZA was linking up with rising hitmaker Harry Fraud for the full-length album Rugby Thompson, the project has been the talk of the blogosphere. Now, DZA is proud to announce the official Rugby Thompson artwork and tracklist, featuring appearances from Action Bronson, Curren$y, Sean Price, Domo Genesis, Schoolboy Q, A$AP Twelvyy, and more. In addition, he’s unveiling the CD-Quality version of “Kenny Powers” that fans have been clamoring for. The hard-hitting album cut inspired by everyone’s favorite shit-talking ballplayer had only been available as a low-quality radio rip until now. Rugby Thompson hits stores everywhere on June 19th, 2012 via High Times Records and Cinematic Music Group.

Rugby Thompson Tracklisting:

1. Rugby Thompson
2. New Jack
3. Baleedat (ft. Curren$y)
4. Playground Legend
5. Ashtray (ft. Domo Genesis & ScHoolBoy Q)
6. F**k Ya Mother (ft. Sean Price)
7. Game 7 (ft. A.$.A.P. Twelvyy)
8. Kenny Powers
9. Turnbuckle Music (ft. Action Bronson)
10. Rivermonts
11. Lo Horsemen (ft. Thirstin Howl III, NymLo, Meyhem Lauren)
12. The Prelude To Judgement Day

“Let It Be” by Dyme Def

Hoodgrown Magazine — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:44:46 +0000

“Manhattan” by ANTHM

Hoodgrown Magazine — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:36:46 +0000

“3 Dollars” by Oh No featuring MF Doom

Hoodgrown Magazine — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:33:19 +0000

Amiri – “For The Soul” (New Single) / Vinyl Ritchie LP Available Now!

Hoodgrown Magazine — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:29:14 +0000

Amiri is back on the scene with an all new album entitled Vinyl Ritchie. Named after the fan favorite song “Vinyl Ritchie (2006)” off his last album, The Recipe, Amiri’s sophomore effort brings back the soulful boom-bap production that real Hip-Hop heads crave.

Following up the lead single, “A Dreamer” the South Carolina emcee/producer invites you to hear the next single from the album, “From The Soul”.

Vinyl Ritchie is available now for purchase both digitally and on compact disc.

Kim K Lays The Smack Down On Kanye’s Groupies!

illseed — Tue, 22 May 2012 04:57:36 +0000

(Rumors) Whoa!! Whoa!! Kanye may need to check his new boo! Well, unless he enjoys living the life of a prisoner on his own tour. People have been chattering for the last day or so that Kim Kardashian has been permitted to banish girls from backstage of the Watch The Throne tour overseas! I don’t know if tis is some reverse dominatrix syndrome or something, but it looks like KK is baller blocking, if you remember that term. The UK media outlets are saying the Kim is actually barking orders at Yeezy and her sheer, unbridled jealousy is very apparent to those in the area. But here is the even crazier part, she’s not only banishing so-called groupies, she’s just not allowing anybody that has a vagina to come backstage. this includes fashion people, female friends and other professional associates. Kim’s Assets – 1, Groupies and Friends – 0!

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Usher Performs At The Billboard Music Awards 2012

Fhive — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:30:49 +0000

Usher made some magic at Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards. Usher wow’d the crowd as he performed his pop single “Scream.” Watch.

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Cee-Lo Green & Goodie Mob Perform Beastie Boys Tribute at BBMA 2012

TheAcademy — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:30:46 +0000

Cee-Lo Green and his Goodie Mob bandmates united at the Billboard Music Awards to perform their empowering anthem “Fight to Win.” Dressed in all white, the hip-hop group also paid homage to the Beastie Boys with a cover of “(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!).”

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VIDEO: DJ Khaled ft. Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne – Take It To The Head

rick0127 — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:30:44 +0000

DJ Khaled drops visual for the first single off his upcoming Kiss the Ring album. Khaled, Chris Brown, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Wayne star in the Colin Tilley-directed video for “Take It to the Head.” Drake, Busta Rhymes, and Birdman also make cameos.

Jay-Z & Kanye West (aka The Throne) Begins European Tour

MixtapeDistro — Mon, 21 May 2012 18:30:41 +0000

Jay-Z and Kanye kicked off the European leg of their Watch The Throne tour last night at the O2 Arena in London. Watch.

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Epic Fail: Nelly Furtado At The Billboard Awards (Or Is It?)

illseed — Mon, 21 May 2012 07:39:16 +0000

I’m not sure if this is a true Epic Fail, but the tweets sure are unforgiving. Nelly Furtado went from a Canadian flower girl to a Mob Wives reject. A lot of people were enamored by the size of her posterior at the Billboard Awards last night. I don’t know. Maybe. Nevertheless, she has gained some weight due to some kids and likely inactivity. Here is Nelly is better days with “Like A Bird” Before and after: Here is a better view of Nelly from the Billboard Awards:

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Epic Fail: Nelly Furtado At The Billboard Awards (Or Is It?)

Rihanna Using Ghost Tweeters and Social Media-ers?

illseed — Mon, 21 May 2012 05:35:45 +0000

(Rumors) On Twitter and Instagram, Rihanna is very very personable and, in all actuality, hilarious. She demonstrates a level of intellect that rivals a marginal comedian. Yet, in real life. not so much…at least to the commoner. Some folks fairly close to the situation have speculated that RiRi’s wit and infectious bad girl attitude is partially helped by a Ghost Tweeter. Well, as you know, Ghost Tweeting is nothing new. Early on, Diddy used one from what I have been told and others too. A lot of them now actually man their one brands in the respect and now get better results that the disasters of the early social media era. RiRi is very successful on social media. Hoping she is actually as interesting on Twitter as real life. This would mean, she’s very lovable in a non-unhealthy relationship way. ILLSEED’S QUICKIES Word on the block is that publishers are trying to get Gayle to write a tell-all about Oprah. There’s rumored friction between the two. I wouldn’t be shocked that Oprah has a total confidentiality claus on her friends. J.Lo is rumored to be leaving American Idol, if you would happen to care. Did you know that Lil Wayne is accused of assaulting somebody with a damn skateboard? Click here:——> > > > > Mark Zuckerberg went and got married to his longtime girlfriend on May 19, the day after Facebook went public. That chick came up! LOL! Robin Gibb, on of the legendary Bee Gees, died at the age of 62 due to cancer. Raz-B is working on a tell-all book. Chris Stokes must have his lawyer on the line RIGHT NOW! Maybach O. That’s all. I just wanted to say “Machbach O” to make myself laugh. LOL! Adrienne Bailon and Julissa Bermudez are looking to get a reality show about two Latinas in the city. T.I. is reportedly looking to retire.

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Rihanna Using Ghost Tweeters and Social Media-ers?