Few rappers hold dear to signature customs as Yelawolf does his “Box Chevy” series. Going into his Shady Records sophomore effort, Love Story, it’s all affection and admiration for his favorite car as the first single and the fifth “Box Chevy” are one in the same.
Last week’s social media feud between Snoop Dogg and Iggy Azalea provided an abundance of lists, think pieces and analysis about dissing the Aussie rapper. Before Snoop Dogg issued an apology, he leveled some pretty serious charges of cultural appropriation against Iggy.
The fact that Yelawolf is from the South is not lost upon anybody. The Alabama native proudly reflects a southern aesthetic with his vocal delivery and appearance, often appearing in overalls and farmer hats and referring to himself using the C-word.
The history of rapper’s expressing themselves with their appearance has long moved past the clothing face in a crossed into the world’s infatuation with human ink.
Lord Jamar has been very outspoken these days in regard to race and Kanye West’s kilts in Hip-Hop. The Brand Nubian founder recently threatened Yelawolf via Twitter. Yelawolf responding in kind by telling Jamar to suck his cracker balls.
New EPs have been dropping out of the sky lately. Today, the Internets receive a new collaborative effort courtesy of Yelawolf and DJ Paul, titled Black Fall.
Eminem and Rihanna are already embarking on a “monster of a tour” this summer but Slim Shady will also make a grand appearance at this year’s Lollapalooza alongside a slew of other alternative acts.
Hip-Hop’s infatuation with the bad guy has touched and piereced the soul of St. Louis rapper Tef Poe to no end. So much in fact, his new LP Cheer For the Villain takes on the heel role in its duration.
As in everything in life, there are good and bad firefighters in the world. The good ones risk their lives to prevent others from suffering a burning death, and even may appear quick-witted and crafty. The bad ones? Well, they play practical racist jokes on citizens they visit.
It’s cool that Outkast are reuniting and all but fans looking for a progressive sound with a southern jolt need not to look any further than Tallahassee, Florida collective, After The Smoke.
Yelawolf takes fans back to his roots with the follow up to his critically acclaimed 2010 mixtape Trunk Muzik 0-60 with Trunk Muzik Returns. We’ve already gotten a feel for what to expect on the project through leaks like “F.A.S.T. Ride” and “Gangster,” featuring Big Henry and A$AP Rocky. Now, the Internets receive the full 10-track opus […]
