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Waka Flocka Flame – "Pretty Gordo (Freestyle)" [VIDEO]

Jarrett B. (@AOKJAY) — Sun, 27 May 2012 15:15:33 +0000

Waka Flocka Flame aka Pretty Gordo comes through with a quick visual for his official verse over A$AP Rocky's "Pretty Flacko." Flocka's verse debuted back in February at A$AP Rocky's Irving Plaza performance.

Waka's sophomore album, Triple F Life: Fans, Friends & Family, is in stores June 12th. Watch the clip of Waka and company roaming through Atlantic City for "Pretty Gordo" below.

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Nas - "Daughters" [VIDEO]

Alvin aqua Blanco — Sun, 27 May 2012 13:51:03 +0000

Complex Mag coverboy Nas drops the much anticipated video for "Daughters." Director Chris Robinson takes us on a visual trip through every father's eternal struggle when it comes to raising a little girl; having to protect them from the younger version of themselves. If said father was player and all that.

Nas' 10th album, Life Is Good, drops July 17th. Watch the video for "Daughters," including a cameo from Destiny Jones (and a reenactment of her infamous condoms by the bedside Twitter pics, below.

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Beyoncé Rocks First Stage Performance Since Birth Of Daughter [VIDEO]

Argenys Collado — Sat, 26 May 2012 16:33:10 +0000

Beyoncé, now the mother of one Blue Ivy Carter, made a return to the stage last night with a grand gala for the Revel Resort in Atlantic City. The singer/songwriter/dancer/designer/and now mother payed tribute to Whitney Houston with a touching rendering of "I Will Always Love You", while also performing some hits from her own discography.

Even Hova gave the singer her due, tweeting, "I'm gonna say this and then I'm gonna end mine." BEYONCE is the best performer in the world. Period."

Bey's performance of Lauryn Hill's "Ex-Factor" was also a showstopper. Jay-Z's wife will perform again tonight, so if you're looking for something to do today, drive all the way to Atlantic City and catch the show, if you can manage to get tickets. Watch videos of her triumphant return to stage below and on the next page.

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Rick Ross x Usher Behind The Scenes Of "Touch N You" [VIDEO]

Argenys Collado — Sat, 26 May 2012 16:06:03 +0000

MTV got a few words with Rick Ross about the new single 'Touch N You' featuring Usher for the upcoming installment of the Ricky discography titled God Forgives, I Don't. The rapper explains the concept behind the single and the more female friendly direction he wanted to take, in fear of singling out anyone. Expect the album to drop July 31st.

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Slaughterhouse On What They "Don't Like" On Tim Westwood [VIDEO]

Argenys Collado — Sat, 26 May 2012 15:51:23 +0000

All 4 quarters of the slaughter (Joell, Joey, Crooked, Royce) stopped by Tim Westwood's show for one of the UK DJ's last shows after announcing being fired on his twitter. The interview may have been done prior to the shake up. The group talks about the importance of Slaughterhouse, Eminem, Things "they don't like", and more.

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Juicy J – "20 Zig Zags" [VIDEO]

Argenys Collado — Sat, 26 May 2012 15:29:38 +0000

20 Zig Zags is part of the 10 track bonus from Juicy J's Blue Dream & Lean. The song is produced by Spaceghostpurrp and directed by Figz.

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Where Does Chief Keef Really Want To Sign? [VIDEO]

Jarrett B. (@AOKJAY) — Sat, 26 May 2012 12:33:43 +0000

Internet sensation and Glory Boyz representer, Chief Keef sat down with Global Grind to discuss where he would like to sign. He has narrowed it down to YMCMB, CTE, and Atlantic.

Off the 3 final options, I feel CTE would be the best fit for him. He's already worked with Jeezy on "Understand Me" and his "300" partner, Lil Reese has collabed with Freddie Gibbs on "Ova". It feels as if he signs there, it would be a more natural fit for his brand of music. We'll see in the near future what he chooses to do.

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50 Cent – "Murder One" [VIDEO]

Jarrett B. (@AOKJAY) — Sat, 26 May 2012 12:23:24 +0000

The grind never stops. As expected, 50 Cent has released the visual for his araabMUZIK produced "Murder One" record from his "The Lost Tape" release. This mixtape is already platinum in the hood. First Meek and Jada acheived diamond, now Curtis is headed in that direction with his achievements after four days. DJ Drama is somewhere with his feet kicked up laughing.

Eminem was featured on the record, there's no cameo by the Detroit MC. This is only the beginning to what I believe will be a long list of viral releases from this project. 50 appears to be rejunvenated and has been interested in making music once again after dropping "The Big 10", which was another instant success.

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Sneak Peek: Waka Flocka Flame ft. Meek Mill- “Let Dem Guns Blam” [VIDEO]

Latifah Muhammad — Fri, 25 May 2012 23:52:03 +0000

Less than one month shy of his Triple F Life: Fans, Friends, Family release, Waka Flocka Flame is teasing fans with a trailer for his next single “Let Dem Guns Blam.” The June 2012 XXL cover model, commissioned the help of Meek Mill on the Southside-produced track.

Click below to peep the trailer.

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Tech N9ne ft. ¡MAYDAY! - "The Noose" [VIDEO]

Latifah Muhammad — Fri, 25 May 2012 23:27:22 +0000

Just in time for Memorial Day, Tech N9ne has dropped the music video for his ode to the troops, “The Noose.” The track, featuring !MAYDAY! finds the skilled freestyler showing his softer side, giving thanks to the soldiers who don't always receive recognition.

Check out the video after the jump.

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