It seems like it's been forever since we've last heard from Nelly. Although he's released material within the last year (5.0), he's dealt with several personal matters—losing his sister to leukemia in '05 and the murder of his cousin in '10, for example—which have undoubtedly clouded his focus.
However, after several recent television appearances and side ventures, it seems like the St. Lunatic is fully back to the music. Nelly hits us with O.E.MO: On Everything Mo, a 16 track offering features appearances by T.I., 2 Chainz, and of course the St. Lunatics.
Some classic Gucci to make us forget that BAYTL album. The Hood Classics is a 22 track mixtape that reminds us why we mess with Gucci. Features from Jeezy, Flocka, Nelly, OJ Da Juiceman, and more...
The untimely death of rapper Heavy D was due to pulmonary embolism caused by deep leg vein thrombosis, reports TMZ. It appears that the beloved rapper had a blood clot (a thrombus) in his leg that traveled up to his lungs, blocking blood flow to his heart.
Days before his death—on Novemmber 9, 2011—the veteran rapper had returned from Europe after performing at a Michael Jackson tribute concert. Blood clots in the leg can occur during long flights. Another possible factor in Hev's death is that he suffered from heart disease, according to the LA Coroner.
Earlier in the year, 50 Cent and T.I. had a short lived spat stemming from comments the G-Unit honcho made on Twitter. Tip didn't take too kindly to Fif saying his wife Tiny should take a charge for him, and let his feeling be known in the Dec/Jan 2012 issue of Vibe Magazine.
Fab hits us with the third installment of the 'There Is No Competition' series. This new mixtape features appearances by Meek Mill, Trey Songz, Jadakiss, Styles P, and more...
The Watch The Throne Web-series continues with "Giveaway." In this episode we follow a fan's experience as he wins two tickets to a Watch The Throne concert, complete with backstage access. It opens with Kanye's manager Don C. hand delivering the tickets to a fan, who then walks us through his admiration for Kanye West.
We've experienced this concert through many perspectives, and this episode we get to see it from a real fan's eyes. Peep the video.
Rick Ross & Meek Mill - "No Church In The Wild" Freestyle
As we roll into 2012, Rozay is preparing his new mixtape,Rich Forever, which will be dropping soon. Get ready for an ambush of freestyles & new Music from current Source Magazine cover boy Rozay, including this Maybach Music Group take on Watch The Throne's"No Church In The Wild."
Our favorite crooner Frank Ocean drops a gem for the holiday season. Fellas, if you're not treating your woman right, you may not want to leave her around Mr. Ocean. "Soon I'll be taking your spot," he warns in the contagious hook. While it doesn't follow the mysterious tone of his Nostalgia, Ultra, he still wins over the listeners with his unmatched songwriting skills.
