Man, time flies. It’s December 19, the year’s just weeks away from closing, and because of this, Hip-Hop Wired reflects on the respective the songs (often times anthems) that shaped fans’ experiences near and far over 365 days’ time.
While it did make for good slander on the internets, the release of the Wale audio threatening a Complex writer has drawn a lot of ire from fellow journalists and other media outlets. Complex has since responded with an article justifying their actions.
UPDATE: Skeme debuted a visual for the Wale-assisted “Ain’t Perfect.” Find the after the jump and the audio on the following page. We’ve seen consistent product from West Coast rapper Skeme over the years. He blessed the Internets with his Ingleworld album today, featuring a song called “Ain’t Perfect.”
Wale is passionate about his craft. So passionate that he’ll make his feelings known with no chill. Apparently Complex wasn’t aware of this distinct character trait when they omitted him from a recent best of 2013 list.
An array of musical artists and entertainment figures alike gathered at Las Vegas’ Orleans Theater in the spirit of love, peace, and soul at the 2o13 Soul Train Awards. Aired on BET and Centric last night (December 2), the show was hosted by actor Anthony Anderson, who kept the jokes flowing.
A lot more New York City based MCs are gaining traction these days. Coke Boys member Chinx Drugz happens to be one of them, and his city, media folks, and more showed support last night at a listening event he had at China King Studios.
Here’s a treat for J. Cole fans who missed him when he and Wale were on the road. The Roc Nation MC is heading out on a second leg of his successful “What Dreams May Come” tour early next year.
Rick Ross discussed plans to expand Maybach Music Group when we spoke to him at the 2013 BET Hip-Hop Awards. Today, we see said news materialize as the label announces their latest signee, Fat Trel.
It may be Mastermind season for Rick Ross, but today, he digs into Maybach Music Group’s Self Made, Vol. 3 bag to deliver a visual for “Stack On My Belt.” The track features Wale, Whole Slab, and Birdman.
Wale has become infamous for using Twitter to voice his strong opinions and to lash out at critics just as much as he’s known for his music. Over the weekend , however, the D.C. rapper curiously deleted his account after the release of a diss track from a past collaborator.
Although America hopped on the twerking dance bandwagon after former Disney princess Miley Cyrus brought the booty-centric dance to the mainstream, most folks knew she was not the inventor of the craze. Pioneering twerk dancing sisters, The Twerk Team, have turned their bouncing bottoms into a viable business and largely look past Cyrus in their […]
