Sean Kingston stopped by the #LIFTOFF with J Cruz and Justin Credible and talked about his new single “Beat It,” collaborations on his new album and meaning behind the title Back 2 Life. Sean also reveals who his celebrity crushes are.
If you missed the interview, we’ve got you covered. Listen below.
No cursing, no “N” words, you know the rules. ScHoolboy Q, part of the current XXL Freshman class, picks up the mic after interviewing with Sway on MTV’s RapFix Live and spits a lyrical treat acappella for the viewers. He passes on the mic to Harlem’s Uno then Brick Squad’s Frenchie.
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Maybach O rounds up the Maybach Music Group troop to add new bars to his I’m-still-searching-for-love single “M.I.A.” No set date for Omarion’s MMG debut, Love & Other Drugs, but expect it to be out this year.
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The video, directed by Chris Simmons, is simple and visually appealing. Chubby shirtless dude, pretty girl holding lyric cards and Iamsu! performing into a camera with varied lenses, it all fits in with the Iamsu!’s hyped Sage The Gemini-produced track “Don’t Stop,” off his 2012 release $uzy 6 $peed. Dance along and watch the fun video above.
FYI, Problem and Iamsu! are going on tour together to promote their joint project Million Dollar Afro on the aptly titled Million Dollar Afro tour. Dates and locations after the jump!
Hey rappers! If you strive to be rich, wealthy, ballin’ and have your pockets full of cheddah then just know you’re gonna have to wear your business cap to hit those eight figures. Everyone on the list may have started their career by making music but the non-musical ventures are the ones that catapulted the following rappers onto Forbes’ list: Five of Hip-Hop’s Wealthiest Artists 2013. Peep the list after the jump.
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Trinidad welcomed Trinidad Jame$ and his female$ with open arms for the filming of “Female$ Welcomed,” directed by Jonathon Mannion. The video starts getting a little weird when a blue demon shows up but the ladie$ with their exotic outfits and the fire blowing make everything better.
Including a skype call from Trinidad Jame$. Streaming live now.
Justin Timberlake’s The 20/20 Experience album debuts No. 1 on Billboard’s album charts. Lead by the singles “Suit & Tie” with Jay-Z, and “Mirrors,” the pop star’s first album in over six years sold 968,600 copies opening week confirmed by Billboard/Nielsen SoundScan.
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Kid CuDi performed “Immortal” last night on Jimmy Kimmel.
XXL Freshman Class 2013
Schoolboy Q
Trinidad Jame$
Joey Bada$$
Ab-Soul
Logic
Action Bronson
Kirko Bangz
Travi$ Scott
Dizzy Wright – 10 Spot People’s Champion Winner
Angel Haze
Chief Keef – “The 11th Freshman”
I’m beginning to think that XXL does this list every year to piss everyone off.
New visuals from Los.
Becoming King drops April 25th.
