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As Drake dresses the cover of GQ’s April issue titled “The Style Bible,” he reveals some interesting facts about his expensive taste. GQ released the full cover story on their site today, and with it came an in-depth look into Drizzy’s home life. The enigmatic YMCMB YOLO advocate has bronze animals (lions, giraffes, and elephants) […]
Kid Cudi lends his vocal talents to the soundtrack of the highly anticipated movie The Hunger Games. Take a listen to “The Ruler & The Killer,” and cop the soundtrack which hits stores on March 20 and accompanying film hits theatres on March 23.
Could it be the return of MC Gusto straight outta LoCash? Chris Rock aka Tremendous battles Supa Hot Fire in this parody video. This has it moments (real tears were shed when someone in the crowd says “Everybody love Chris…,” but Tubesteak battles are >. Chris Rock wins for the winter Knicks fitted and the […]
Rick Ross and his comrades Wale, Meek Mill and Stalley stopped by Terrence and Rocsi’s spot right before they tore down the Hammerstein Ballroom. Ross updates the public on the upcoming projects from each of the members of the gang and the status of God Forgives, I Dont.
Despite being called too Pop by many, including Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg, Nicki Minaj’s “Starships” single is nevertheless a hit. The track currently sits at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is doing even better internationally. So good look convincing the Young Money rapper to sing less. The Queens product is currently in Hawaii […]
Turntable.fm has officially entered the big leagues. As of yesterday (March 13th), the music sharing site announced its licensing deal with major labels Warner, Universal, Sony and EMI. The move will likely bring Turntable one step closer to becoming a viable technology entity, widening the gap between similar competitors like Pandora and Spotify. Founder Billy […]
Wiz Khalifa’s Taylors have effectively broken Datpiff, thus making downloading the Pittsburgh rapper’s latest mixtape, Taylor Allderdice, an exercise in struggle (our own original post included). We found a couple of links that may help you get to the new tunes a bit faster, though. Download links, as well as cover and tracklist below.
Are you bummed that you didn’t win the tickets to see Rick Ross, Wale, and Meek Mill tonight in New York? Don’t worry, Hip-Hop Wired has you covered. Sit back and relax in the comfort of your own home and check out the live stream of the concert courtesy of Hot 97.
After a slight delay, Wiz Khalifa drops his highly anticipated Taylor Allderdice project. “Had A Small Issue With A Beat On The Tape But Don’t Worry, It Shld Be Out Later,” tweeted Wiz earlier today. “That Just Gives You More Time To Buy Some Weed If You Haven’t Already :-)” Hit the download after the […]
Hits Daily Double is reporting that Warner Bros. Records Urban Music EVP Joie Manda is to take over as President of Def Jam. Manda will be the first exect to officially hold the post vacated by Jay-Z in 2007. Manda originally joined Asylum Records in 2004 as head of A&R before he was promoted to EVP/GM […]
The legendary rap group N.W.A’s long rumored biopic is moving quickly along, according to former member, and mastermind behind the film, Ice Cube. Having produced movies and shows in the past, Cube has revealed that the film’s script is nearly done and the search for a director is on. Chatting with MTV News, Ice Cube […]