Just in time for the release of Fast & Furious 6, Ludacris unleashes his new mixtape #IDGAF.
The tape is a precursor to Luda’s upcoming studio album Ludaversal, and holds features from Chris Brown, Young Jeezy, French Montana, Meek Mill, Mac Miller, and more. See the tracklisting and download link below.
Download: Ludacris – #IDGAF
J. Cole has not only revealed the album cover for Born Sinner, but he’s also announced a new release date for the project.
Along with unveiling the standard and deluxe versions of the album cover, Cole also gave notice to fans that he’s moved up the release date to June 18, to compete with Kanye West’s Yeezus, which will be released on the same day.
Episode 5 of VH1′s “Love & Hip Hop” is headed your way night, but in the mean time, check out a sneak peek of the show before it airs.
Catch the full episode tonight, at 8PM ET on VH1.
After debuting “New Slaves” by projecting the visual for the song on 66 buildings across the globe, Kanye West is officially back with a new album entitled Yeezus.
The artwork for the album was revealed last night, on the heels of Kanye’s performance on the season finale of “Saturday Night Live,” where he premiered “Black Skinhead” and performed “New Slaves” for the first time.
Yeezus is set to be in stores on June 18. For now, check out Ye’s SNL performances below.
B.o.B gets theatrical in his new video “Through My Head.” Watch below.
Look for B.o.B’s new album, Underground Luxury, to be in stores soon.
Wale delivers “Love Hate Thing,” the latest offering from his upcoming album The Gifted. Take a listen below.
Look for The Gifted to be in stores on June 25.
Chris Smith of Kris Kross speaks at the Atlanta funeral service of his rap partner Chris Kelly on Thursday, as Smith’s sister Jennifer wipes away tears. (May 9, 2013)
Chris Smith remembered his Kris Kross hip-hop partner Chris Kelly Thursday as a true friend who he’s sure is in heaven now.
Smith struggled to speak at the pulpit of Jackson Baptist Memorial Church at Kelly’s funeral attended by some 300 friends, family and fellow entertainers, reports the Associated Press.
The 34-year-old Kelly, who had the 1992 hit “Jump” with Smith, was found dead May 1 of a suspected drug overdose. His mother and uncle told authorities Kelly had a history of drug abuse and experienced similar episodes in the past, according to a police report.
“It’s been a struggle for me every day, but there was a peace that came over me this morning because I know he’s in heaven,” Smith said, as tears fell down his face.
Kelly’s mother, Donna Kelly Pratte, continuously wept while she stared at her son’s casket. At the beginning of the service, she pleaded for two of the deacons not to close the coffin.
“Please don’t close it,” she screamed. “Please don’t close it on my baby.”
Jermaine Dupri (L) and Chris Smith attend the funeral of Chris Kelly (May 9, 2013)
Before the service began, Smith walked into the church alongside rapper-producer Jermaine Dupri, who discovered the 1990s teen duo, at an Atlanta mall. Smith also talked about the last time he and Kelly performed together at the 20th anniversary of Durpri’s label, So So Def., in late February.
“We had so many memories,” Smith said. “He was a true friend … So I just want to say I love you, man, and I’ll miss you.”
Chris Kelly’s mother Donna Kelly Pratt wipes a tear
Robert Barber, who described himself as a father figure to Kelly, said Kelly told him that he felt fulfilled after that performance.
“He called me and said, ‘Unc, I feel alive,”‘ Barber recalled.
All of Kelly’s other family and friends from DJ Nabs to his cousin LaToya Wise also had a hard time speaking at the funeral. Each of them said it’s going to take a while to cope with Kelly’s loss.
“It’s supposed to be a celebration, but it’s tough to do that today,” said Wise, who read a poem about Kelly that said he was a fearless character.
Da Brat attends the funeral of Chris Kelly (May 9, 2013)
Dupri and Da Brat wore their pants backward to pay homage to Kris Kross. Da Brat tried to speak to reporters when she arrived but stopped when she got choked up and went on into the church.
Throughout the nearly two-hour service, numerous photos were shown behind the pulpit of Kelly posing with music legends such as Michael Jackson, Gerald Levert and Patti LaBelle.
Chico Debarge performed, as did two of the four members of the band Xscape, sisters LaTocha and Tamika Scott.
Chico DeBarge performs at the funeral of Chris Kelly
Donna Kelly Pratt, second from left, the mother of Chris Kelly, follows the casket of her son during his funeral recessional along with her husband James Pratte, second from right, Thursday, May 9, 2013, in Atlanta
Ludacris unleashes more new music from his upcoming mixtape I Don’t Give a F**k. Take a listen to “Speak into the Mic” below.
Jeffrey Atkins, a/k/a Ja Rule has done his time and now he’s a free man. Well, almost.
According to TMZ the rapper was released earlier today after serving sentences for attempted illegal gun possession and tax evasion.
A source says Ja Rule’s wife picked him up from the Ray Brook Federal Prison in New York around 10am this morning. They proceeded directly home where Ja Rule will remain on home confinement until July 28.
In 2010 Ja Rule was sentenced to 2 years in prison after he plead guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon. In 2011 the rapper also sentenced to 28 months behind bars for tax evasion, after failing to pay taxes on more than $3 million in earnings from 2004-2006. Ja Rule served the tax evasion sentence concurrently with his gun possession sentence.
As we previously reported, he was originally set for release in July … but obviously he’s out early.
Following the first installment off of “DWMD with H.I.V,” Yella Jesus decides to tackle Future’s Karate Chop. I hope you guys are enjoying this new unique sound coming fresh out of Baltimore. Always remember #YellaJesusLovesYou. Family ties. Humble. #WopaGang. The project will be available June 30th, 2013.