Jay-Z Releases Documentary Of Barclays Center Opening

December 5, 2012
Jay-Z Releases Documentary Of Barclays Center Opening

Jay-Z provides an inside look into preparing for his eight-show run back in September.

Jay-Z has released a 24-minute documentary titled "Where I'm From" that focuses on building Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York and his prepping for an eight-show run to open the arena.

The documentary, released on his 43rd birthday, begins with Hov discussing how he first got involved with building Barclays and features footage from the construction site. It also shows him rehearsing for the concert series while sitting near the stage, which he describes as "the craziest fucking shit you've ever seen."

Watch the full documentary below.

 

T.I. Says He Wants To Record An Album With DJ Toomp

December 5, 2012
T.I. Says He Wants To Record An Album With DJ Toomp

T.I. expresses his desire to record a full length LP with DJ Toomp.

Between crafting classics with the likes of Just Blaze and recording the Grammy-nominated "Swagger Like Us" with Kanye West, rapper T.I. has his pick of the litter when it comes to beats. Now, in a recent interview with Ashley Outrageous, the King of the South reveals that he has his eyes set on an album with DJ Toomp.

Tip revealed that he would like to record a full length LP with the ATL-based DJ Toomp. Al...


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Drake's October's Very Own Reportedly Signs With Warner Bros. Records

December 5, 2012
Drake's October's Very Own Reportedly Signs With Warner Bros. Records

Drake supposedly finds a home for his label.

Drake has reportedly signed his October's Very Own shingle to Warner Bros. Records, writes Billboard.

While a report on HDD appeared earlier today, Billboard confirmed the partnership with an anonymous source. Details are expected to...


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Game Mimics & Mocks Shyne's Voice In Interview

December 5, 2012
Game Mimics & Mocks Shyne's Voice In Interview

Game has a little fun at the expense of Shyne.

Game and Shyne's beef may be heating up, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for comedy.

In an interview with Power 106's Big Boy, Game discussed the beef, and quickly began imitating Shyne's currently raspy delivery.

Game offered Shyne's decade in prison as a possible reason for the change in the latter's voice. "It can change your life, certain things going up in you ten years. You know, you come out a differ...


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Joe Budden Names Features On "No Love Lost," Praises Joey Bada$$ & A$AP Rocky

December 3, 2012
Joe Budden Names Features On "No Love Lost," Praises Joey Bada$$ & A$AP Rocky

Joe Budden also reveals a lost project titled "Feature Presentation."

Shortly after releasing his new mixtape A Loose Quarter, Joe Budden is setting his sights on his upcoming album No Love Lost, releasing on January 22. During an interview with Hard Knock TV, Jumpoff Joey revealed some of the features on the LP, stating that he's landed collaborations with Wiz Khalifa, Lloyd Banks, Kirko Bangz and more.

"I got some features that fans that have followed me would...


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T.I. Reveals Plans For "Trouble Man" Sequel

December 3, 2012
T.I. Reveals Plans For "Trouble Man" Sequel

T.I. hopes to follow his new album "Trouble Man: Heavy is the Head" with a second installment.

T.I. has revealed plans to release a sequel to his upcoming album Trouble Man: Heavy is the Head, releasing on December 18th.

During an interview with Rap-Up.com, Tip said that he's going to take unused material from Heavy is the Head and arrange it into a new album titled Trouble Man: He Who Wears the Crown.

"Well, I had so much music man. I recorded like 120-somethin...


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Tyler, The Creator Recalls Being Helped By Frank Ocean

December 3, 2012
Tyler, The Creator Recalls Being Helped By Frank Ocean

As part of GQ magazine(TM)s Man Of The Year 2012 issue, Tyler The Creator praises "Channel Orange" and remembers when Frank Ocean helped him.

The Odd Future collective’s infiltration into the worlds of music, fashion and television can obscure the fact that Frank Ocean was actually one of the first me...


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Future Reveals Plans To Possibly Drop A Mixtape With French Montana, Talks Drake Collab

December 3, 2012
Future Reveals Plans To Possibly Drop A Mixtape With French Montana, Talks Drake Collab

Future planning on releasing a record with fellow "Tony Montana" collaborator Drake at the top of the year.

Fresh off last month’s re-release of Pluto 3D, Atlanta Hip Hop artist Future stopped by Los Angeles’ Power 106 to discuss the numerous artists he’s collaborated with as of late including French Montana and Drake. According to the “Tony Montana” rapper he’s recorded quite a few son...


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Beyonce Releases Preview Of HBO Documentary

December 3, 2012
Beyonce Releases Preview Of HBO Documentary

UPDATE: Beyonce and HBO have teamed up for an intimate look into the singer's life.

Beyonce and HBO have announced plans for the singer to star in and direct a documentary about her life, debuting on the cable network on February 16, 2013.

According to a post on her Facebook page, the film is a "fusion of video that provides raw, unprecedented access to the private entertainment icon and high-voltage performances." It includes first-person footage, some of...


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Big Sean Launches Foundation To Support Detroit Youth, Kanye West & Common Support

December 3, 2012
Big Sean Launches Foundation To Support Detroit Youth, Kanye West & Common Support

Big Sean's Sean Anderson Foundation will set up shop in Detroit, Michigan to give back to the kids.

Detroit, Michigan emcee and DXnext alum Big Sean has launched the Sean Anderson Foundation this past week. The G.O.O.D. Music/Def Jam Records artist's non-profit will focus on improving the lives of youth in his hometown. At an area show, at Auburn Hills' The Palace, Sean performed a show joined by men...


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Slept-On But Dope Hip Hop Songs From The Week Of 11/26/2012

December 3, 2012
Slept-On But Dope Hip Hop Songs From The Week Of 11/26/2012

R.A. The Rugged Man & Mac Lethal share their tainted Christmas spirit, while Capital Steez rocks the Pro Era further, and Donnis knows ya type.

Capital STEEZ featuring Dirty Sanchez, Joey Bada$$, CJ Fly, Rokamouth & Dessy Hinds - "Blakkk Crown"

I have a confession to make. The biggest reason why I love Joey Bada$$, Capital STEEZ, and the whole Pro Era movement is because they remind me of the Golden Era of Hip Hop and I'm an old woman. It's true. This track...


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Pusha T Confirms Dissing Lil Wayne & Birdman On New Ludacris Song

December 2, 2012
Pusha T Confirms Dissing Lil Wayne & Birdman On New Ludacris Song

After a snippet of a track leaked, Pusha T confirms that he in fact aimed his bars at Lil Wayne and Birdman.

Earlier this week, a snippet of a new Ludacris song that features Pusha T and Swizz Beatz released to the web, with the G.O.O.D. Music rapper reportedly firing shots at ...


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Joe Budden Confirms Multiple Songs With Ab-Soul, Speaks On Slaughterhouse & Black Hippy Collab

December 2, 2012
Joe Budden Confirms Multiple Songs With Ab-Soul, Speaks On Slaughterhouse & Black Hippy Collab

Joe Budden reveals he recorded more than one cut with Ab-Soul, and speaks on the status of a possible Black Hippy/Slaughterhouse track.

Throughout the summer, rumors were circulating that a possible Slaughterhouse and Black Hippy collaboration was in the works. Now, in a recent interview the LA Leakers, one quarter of the Voltron crew Joe Budden speaks on the possibility of working with the California ...


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Masta Killa Discusses "Selling My Soul," Ol' Dirty Bastard Tribute & Wu-Block

December 2, 2012
Masta Killa Discusses "Selling My Soul," Ol' Dirty Bastard Tribute & Wu-Block

Exclusive: The veteran emcee gives insight on "Selling My Soul," channeling Ol' Dirty Bastard on the record "Dirty Soul" and the respect he has for the likes of Snoop Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound.

“I knew my fans needed something from me.”

This is a statement you’d be hard ...


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Mike WiLL Made It "Est. In 1989 2.5" Mixtape Cover Art & Release Date

December 2, 2012
Mike WiLL Made It "Est. In 1989 2.5" Mixtape Cover Art & Release Date

Mike WiLL Made It preps another installment in his mixtape series.

Mike WiLL has revealed the cover art and release date for his upcoming mixtape Est. in 1989 2.5, the third installment in the series.

The project is slated for release on December 24th and will feature guest app...


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