Dr. Dre Shoots Down Holographic Tupac Tour Rumors

Dr. Dre performed again this weekend at Coachella, and the Tupac hologram was used for the second time.

Since rumors have circulated since his first performance that the Tupac hologram would potentially go on tour with Dre, he addresses the rumors himself, saying that this Tupac hologram was created strictly for Coachella 2012; however he doesn't completely rule out the possibility of a tour.

"It was strictly for Coachella, get it right. I want to get rid of all the rumors out there. This was not done for a tour. If a tour happens, we'll see. This was done strictly for Coachella 2012, just for you."

The chillest summer mixtape. DL coming soon.

DJ Trillcosby is close to dropping the perfect chill tape. Stay tuned for the link...!

50 Cent to drop a new mixtape w/ DJ Drama

After dropping his well-received mixtape The Big 10 last December, 50 Cent is giving his fans more free music. The hip-hop mogul has teamed with DJ Drama on his first Gangsta Grillz project called The Lost Tape.

 Fresh off shooting a Street King commercial with Joan Rivers, 50 took to Twitter to announce his plans. “I’m dropping another mix tape called the lost tape with DJ drama My first gangsta grillz mix tape,” he tweeted.

DJ Drama added, “Arguably the two most important brands in the mixtape game in the last 10 years. 50 Cent & Gangsta Grillz.”

50 previously told his label Interscope Records that he would release more free music if they didn’t move forward with his album. “I need a record deal jimmy iovine, call me early tomorrow or I’m putting out another mix tape,” threatened 50, whose fifth album is due July 3.

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Rick Ross confirms working with Dre on Detox

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A$AP Rocky Making Big Moves

The livest audience on television got even liver when A$AP Rocky stopped by “106 & Park.” Draped in a fur vest, the fashion-forward MC, whose real name is Rakim, spoke about being named after the legendary MC and how his mother had him sign his diaper as a baby. The day before, he met his namesake for the first time on Angie Martinez’s radio show and had him autograph more Pampers.

The Harlem rapper will join Drake’s “Club Paradise” tour later this month. “Drake reached out to me when I was on the Internet making music, and he was like, ‘Yo, I like what you’re doing and all that. I want you to come on tour with me. I’m influenced by you, I’m inspired,’” he shared.

Expect more big things from Rocky, whose debut will be released on Polo Grounds Music/RCA Records. “I’m just doing what I’ve been doing. I’m being me. Being pretty, that’s what I do.”

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LL Cool J and Taylor Swift beatbox for the Grammys

Tapes We Missed - 2012

Here in the Ghetto we download faster than we can listen, post, and upload. In this frivolous practice many mixtapes get neglected when they should be celebrated. Here are a few that we missed in the process.

·      The Layover-Mike Posner

·      Dope Raps & Kit Kats-Prote-J

·      Return of 4eva-Big K.R.I.T.

·      Royal Flush 2 –Cyhi The Prince

·      N*A*S*A(Never Allowing Success To Alter)-Cameron Grey

·      The Wonderful Struggle-Noah

·      The Making of-Sinatti Pop

·      Pressures of Paranoia – Forty

·      Define Dreamer-EQ

·      The Rose Tint-David Dallas

·      Know Translee-Translee

·      Red X Tapes – Opio & Equipto

Tapes 1-5 are ordered best on down after that I couldn’t really decide what order they should be in. Regardless you need to grab these tapes.

Shout out to Ryan H. for the spot.

@AZEALIABANKS Signs With Universal Music

Azealia Banks, the much-buzzed-about Harlem rapper singer, has signed with Universal Music. She was recently named one of Rap-Up's "10 Artists To Watch In 2012" list.

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@DWHY lands a spot on Rap-Up's "10 Artists To Watch In 2012"

When a rapper can hold his own on a remake of Drake’s Bay-inspired track “The Motto,” it’s cause enough to take a listen to his efforts. New York-born, West Virginia-bred rhymer D-WHY crafted “Kate Upton Is the Motto,” his version of the Toronto MC’s smash and a dedication to Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Kate Upton. At 23, he’s a wordsmith, can pass for a Gap model, and a college graduate with a degree from West Virginia University. His witticism can be heard on “Shooter McGavin,” his take on Childish Gambino’s “Freaks and Geeks,” or “Devil Horns to All,” an ode to Wiz Khalifa’s “Black and Yellow,” and will surely be demonstrated on his upcoming mixtape, Don’t Flatter Yourself. Diggy Simmons is already tapped to appear on the project and lauded producers Hit-Boy, Boi-1da, T-Minus, and Dot Da Genius are locked in for production.

Check the rest of the list on Rap-Up.

Step Inside OFWGKTA's Golf Wang Pop-Up Shop

OFWGKTA set up shop at 410 N. Fairfax Ave in LA to sell their T-Shirts, hoodies, hats and more.

@Straebullet drops an official leak!

My guy out of Pittsburgh hit me up about his new mixtape "The Introduction To Hustle" coming out! @StraeBullet lets us get a sneak peek so be sure to cop this track and hit up my dude. 

STAY tuned for more leaks and the full tape, coming soon.

Click the song title for the download...

Dreamin' feat. C.L.G. and DJ All Rounda (prod. by JimmyDukes)

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@StraeBullet

@AllRounda

@Lemar_French

@xJimmyDukesx

Just like the NBA...

We're baaaaaaaaaack! It's been super busy on this end the past month or so, but starting NEXT WEEK, we'll be back on our regular, daily posting!

@RunHundred tracks the top-10 workout songs.

A little while ago I got an email from a site called Run Hundred. It sends out different workout-suitable songs to subscribers who then vote on their favorites. The votes have been casted and October's top-10 tracks are in! The Rihanna and Calvin Harris duo leads the top, but check the entire list after the jump...

Luda looking to get back in after Battle of the Sexes

12 days till the tape drops...! Be sure to check back; you know we'll have it!

Backpack to Maybach: Did Wale sell out?

With the release of Ambition, a lot of people are left scratching their heads. Did Wale sell out? Check the two links discussing whether or not the D.C. king really sold out.

The Well Versed think he didn't.

But some people over at Redefined Hype think he did.




What do YOU think?

The Game is getting cuffed up!

Tracklisting and release date for Pusha T's 'Fear of God II'

Pusha T prepares for his solo debut with his album Fear of God II: Let Us Pray. Due November 8 on G.O.O.D. Music/Decon, the 12-track release from the Clipse member boasts an impressive cast including 50 Cent, Rick Ross, Pharrell, Kanye West, Young Jeezy, Tyler, the Creator, and more, with production from Bangladesh and The Neptunes. The first single, “My God,” is available on iTunes now. Peep the official tracklisting below.

Fear of God II: Let Us Pray Tracklisting

1. Changing of the Guards feat. Diddy

2. Amen feat. Kanye West and Young Jeezy

3. Trouble on My Mind feat. Tyler, The Creator

4. What Dreams Are Made Of

5. Body Work feat. Juicy J, Meek Mill, and French Montana

6. Everything That Glitters feat. French Montana

7. So Obvious

8. Feeling Myself feat. Kevin Cossom

9. Raid feat. 50 Cent and Pharrell

10. My God

11. I Still Wanna feat. Rick Ross and Ab Liva

12. Alone in Vegas

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Drake ties up with Diddy for No. 1 spots

Drake has another feather in the cap. In less than 2 and a half years, he has tied Diddy’s record for the most number ones on the Billboard Rap Songs charts. His latest one ‘Headlines’ rose from 2 to 1 this week tying Puff’s record which ranges from 1996′s ‘No Time’ with Lil Kim to 2003′s ‘Shake Ya Tailfeather’ with Nelly and Murphy Lee. Below is a list we compiled for your convenience.

‘Best I Ever Had’

‘Forever’ (Eminem, Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Drake)

‘Say Something’ (Timbaland Feat. Drake)

‘Over’

‘Fancy’ (Feat. T.I. & Swizz Beatz)

‘Right Above It’ (Lil Wayne Feat. Drake)

‘Aston Martin Music’ (Rick Ross Feat. Chrisette Michele & Drake)

‘Moment 4 Life’ (Nicki Minaj Feat. Drake)

‘I’m On One’ (DJ Khaled Feat. Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne)

‘Headlines’

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Cudi promises 'Wizard' album will change music

Kid Cudi has set the bar high for his next album. The Cleveland MC promises fans that his upcoming project will change the face of music.

The rapper-turned-actor, who stars in the new season of HBO’s “How to Make It in America,” formed the rock band 2 Be Continuum with “Day ‘N’ Nite” producer Dot da Genius, and will release its debut album Wizard by the end of the year via his Wicked Awesome Records. “Ima need everyone to understand, when this Wizard album drops, the world of music is going to change, for the better. I promise. December!” tweeted Cudi.

He recently scrapped his mixtape A Man Named Scott so he could put all his energy into the album. “Trust im working extra hard to make this shit as amazing as possible and get yall some new jams,” he said.

Cudder will show off his newly-honed guitar skills on the project. “I’ve only been playing guitar for nine months but the records are f**king epic, epic. I’m really psyched,” he previously wrote.

Additionally, the newly sober Cudi announced plans to release a new song called “High Off Life!” and is preparing the follow-up to last year’s Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager.

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