Travis Scott Performs Medley At The NBA Awards [WATCH]

Bringing his undeniable vibes to the 2018 NBA Awards, Travis Scott gave the crowd a treat by performing his new ‘Astroworld’ single “Watch” for the first time on national television. With his Houston Rockets comrade and NBA MVP James Harden looking on, La Flame went on to perform “Butterfly Effect” and “Goosebumps.”

Watch below.

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New Music: 03 Greedo – “Never Bend (Remix)” Feat. Lil Uzi Vert [LISTEN]

Before he goes in the pen to serve a 20-year sentence 03 Greedo wants to make sure he leaves his fans taken care of with new music. Set to release his ‘God Level’ album tomorrow, Greedo drops a remix to “Never Bend” featuring Lil Uzi Vert.

Listen below.

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YG Announces Release Date For ‘Stay Dangerous’ Album [PEEP]

It’s been a long time boming (coming), but YG has finally announced the release date for his forthcoming third studio album, ‘Stay Dangerous’.

Mr. Bompton came off his performance at the BET Awards last night with a tweet that read, “STAY DANGEROUS. AUGUST 3rd 2018.”

‘Stay Dangerous’ follows 2016’s ‘Still Brazy’ album, which debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 chart and spawned singles like “Twist My Fingaz,” “FDT” featuring Nipsey Hussle, and “Why You Always Hatin?” featuring Drake and Kamaiyah.

YG has already announced a headlining “Stay Dangerous” concert and 4Hunnid clothing fashion show at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, August 5th. Tickets went on sale last week and there is still more available. More info below.

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More info for ‘Stay Dangerous’ boming soon.

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Jay Rock Talks ‘Redemption’ Album, Rumored Jay Z Collab & More [WATCH]

Hometown hero Jay Rock stopped by the #LIFTOFF on Power 106 to talk about his new album ‘Redemption’ and more with Justin Credible and DJ Sourmilk.

Other topics that were discussed was the rumored Jay Z collab that was supposed to be on ‘Redemption, but was just a big misunderstanding that happened at his listening party in NYC. Rock also talked about hooking up with J. Cole on “OSOM” and the video.

Watch below.

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New Music: Meek Mill – “Stay Woke” Feat. Miguel [LISTEN]

At last night’s BET Awards, Meek Mill debuted his new single “Stay Woke” with a powerful performance that touched on a lot of social issues. The Miguel-assisted single is Meek’s first release since being released from prison.

Listen to the single below and watch the BET Awards performance.

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Rick Ross Drops New Single “Green Gucci Suit” Feat. Future + Video [PEEP]

With his upcoming album ‘Port of Miami 2’ on the way, Rick Ross unleashes his new single “Green Gucci Suit” featuring Future. The single was accompanied with the Ryan Snyder-directed video that premiered after last night’s BET Awards.

Watch below.

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New Music: G-Eazy – “Drop” Feat. Feat. Blac Youngsta & BlocBoy JB [LISTEN]

G-Eazy followed last year’s ‘The Beautiful & Damned’ album with a 3-track EP called ‘The Vault’. He returns with his latest single “Drop” featuring Blac Youngsta and BlocBoy JB. Next month he’ll be hitting the road with Ty Dolla $ign and Lil Uzi Vert for his headlining “Endless Summer Tour.”

Listen to “Drop” below.

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2018 BET Awards Winners List & Recap [PEEP]

It was a celebration of hip-hop and black and brown excellence yesterday at the BET Awards that took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

The show kicked off with a performance from Jay Rock, who performed his smash hit “WIN.” Other performers included J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, YG, Meek Mill, amongst others. The legendary Anita Baker was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award and a tribute performance from Jamie Foxx, Marsha Ambrosius, Ledisi and Yolanda Adams, who performed renditions of her biggest hits.

Check out the full list of winners below.

Best Female R&B / Pop Artist Award
Beyonce (WINNER)
SZA
H.E.R.
Rihanna
Kehlani

Best Male R&B / Pop Artist Award
Bruno Mars (WINNER)
Chris Brown
The Weeknd
Khalid
Daniel Caesar

Best Group Award
Migos (WINNER)
A Tribe Called Quest
N.E.R.D.
Rae Sremmurd
Chloe X Halle

Best Collaboration Award
Bruno Mars feat. Cardi B – “Finesse (Remix)”
DJ Khaled feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts” (WINNER)
DJ Khaled feat. Jay-Z, Future & Beyonce – “Top Off”
Cardi B feat. 21 Savage – “Bartier Cardi”
French Montana feat. Swae Lee – “Unforgettable”
Kendrick Lamar feat. Rihanna – “LOYALTY.”

Best Male Hip Hop Artist Award
Drake
Kendrick Lamar (WINNER)
DJ Khaled
Jay-Z
J. Cole

Best Female Hip Hop Artist Award
Cardi B (WINNER)
Nicki Minaj
Remy Ma
DeJ Loaf
Rapsody

Video of the Year Award
Drake – “God’s Plan” (WINNER)
Cardi B – “Bodak Yellow”
Bruno Mars feat. Cardi B – “Finesse (Remix)”
DJ Khaled feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts”
Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.”
Migos feat. Drake – “Walk It Talk It”

Video Director of the Year Award
Benny Boom
Director X
Ava Duvernay (WINNER)
Chris Brown
Dave Meyers

Best New Artist Award
SZA (WINNER)
H.E.R.
Daniel Caesar
GOLDLINK
A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
Lecrae feat. Tori Kelly – “I’ll Find You” (WINNER)
Snoop Dogg feat. B. Slade – “Words Are Few”
Ledisi & Kirk Franklin – “If You Don’t Mind”
Marvin Sapp – “Close”
Tasha Cobbs Leonard feat. Nicki Minaj – “I’m Getting Ready”

The Best International Act Award
Booba (France)
Cassper Nyovest (South Africa)
Dadju (France)
Davido (Nigeria) (WINNER)
Distruction Boyz (South Africa)
Fally Ipupa (Congo)
J Hus (U.K.)
Niska (France)
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
Stefflon Don (U.K.)
Stormzy (U.K.)

Best Actress Award
Tiffany Haddish (WINNER)
Lupita Nyong’o
Issa Rae
Angela Bassett
Letitia Wright
Taraji P. Henson

Best Actor Award
Chadwick Boseman (WINNER)
Michael B. Jordan
Donald Glover
Sterling K. Brown
Denzel Washington
Daniel Kaluuya

Young Stars Award
Yara Shahidi (WINNER)
Ashton Tyler
Caleb McLaughlin
Lonnie Chavis
Marsai Martin
Miles Brown

Best Movie Award
“Black Panther” (WINNER)
“Girls Trip”
“A Wrinkle in Time”
“Detroit”
“Mudbound”

Sportswoman of the Year Award
Serena Williams (WINNER)
Venus Williams
Skylar Diggins-Smith
Candace Parker
Elana Meyers Taylor

Sportsman of the Year Award
Stephen Curry
LeBron James (WINNER)
Kevin Durant
Dwyane Wade
Odell Beckham Jr.

Album of the Year Award
“DAMN.” – Kendrick Lamar (WINNER)
“Ctrl” – SZA
“4:44” – Jay-Z
“Culture II” – Migos
“Black Panther: The Album” – Kendrick Lamar & Various Artists
“Grateful” – DJ Khaled

BET Her Award
Janelle Monae – “Django Jane”
Lizzo – “Water Me”
Mary J. Blige – “Strength of a Woman” (WINNER)
Remy Ma feat. Chris Brown – “Melanin Magic (Pretty Brown)”
Chloe X Halle – “The Kids Are Alright”
Leikeli47 – “2nd Fiddle”

Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
SZA feat. Travis Scott – “Love Galore”
Cardi B – “Bodak Yellow” (WINNER)
Kendrick Lamar – “HUMBLE.”
Drake – “God’s Plan”
Migos feat. Cardi B & Nicki Minaj – “Motor Sport”
DJ Khaled feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – “Wild Thoughts”

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Check Out The Playlist From Yesterday’s #LEAKSHOW On Shade 45 [PEEP]

Look over the playlist from this week’s featured music from the #LEAKSHOW on Shade 45. Back next Sunday at the same time and place. Tap in with your muthaf*ckin LA LEAKERS!

Check it out below.

B-EAZY THE DJ
Pusha T – The Games We Play
Snoop Dogg ft. Dave East Cripin 4 Life
G.I. Joe – Forever Faded
Te Money ft. AD – Check
Sareal – PACHOVBIGGIE
King Combs ft. Chris Brown – Love You Better
03 Greedo – Never Bend
Drakeo – Popular Freestyle
03 Greedo – Rude
03 Greedo – Run For Your Life
SOB X RBE ft. Kendrick Lamar – Paramedic
Mike & Keyz (feat. Villain Park, King Mez, & THURZ) – Simmer Down
03 Greedo – Fortnite
Jay Killinem – Money Up
G.I. Joe ft. Nipsey Hussle – Self Made
Nicki Minaj – Rich Sex (feat. Lil Wayne)
Nipsey Hussle ft. Bino – Effortless (prod by Mike & Keyz)

GABE C
Rucci – Go Rucci
Stupid Young – That’s Out (Feat. AD)
03 Greedo – In Traffic (Feat. Drake The Ruler)
P LO – BBLU (Feat. Cuban Doll)
03 Greedo – High Off Me (Feat. Yung Bans)
ManMan Savage – Huh (Feat. Runway Rich)
Anderson Paak – Bubblin’
Drakeo The Ruler – Big Banc Uchies
Kamaiyah – Addicted To Ballin’ (Feat. SchoolBoy Q)
Smoked DZA – The Hook Up (Feat. Cozz & Dom Kennedy)

DJ BEATDROP
Post Malone Ft G-Eazy & YG – “Same Bitches”
Belly Ft YG – “4 Days”
Tee Grizzley Ft Lil Yachty – “2 Vaults”
DJ Esco Ft Future & Schoolboy Q – “Code Of Honor”
6ix9ine – “GOTTI”
Sahbabii Ft 21 Savage – “Outsanding”
Rae Sremmurd Ft Travis Scott – “Close”
Hoodrich Pablo Juan Ft Gucci Mane – “We Don’t Love Em Remix”
BlocBoy JB – “Shoot”
Ty Dolla $ign Ft Gucci Mane & Quavo – “Pineapple”
Travis Scott ft Lil Uzi Vert & Kanye West – Watch

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New Music: Wiz Khalifa – “Hopeless Romantic” Feat. Swae Lee [LISTEN]

Wiz Khalifa is gearing up to release his ‘Rolling Papers 2’ album on Friday, July 13th, so he is clearly in album mode and working his rollout. Khalifa drops the next single off the upcoming album, “Hopeless Romantic” featuring Swae Lee.

Listen below.

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New Video: YG – “Big Bank” Feat. Nicki Minaj, Big Sean & 2 Chainz [WATCH]

YG shows how “Big Bank takes lil’ bank” in the video for his star-studded “Big Bank” single featuring Nicki Minaj, Big Sean, and 2 Chainz. The celebratory clip gives viewers a glimpse of the collaborator’s lavish lifestyle.

Watch below.

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New Video: Jay Rock – “OSOM” Feat. J. Cole [WATCH]

Folks have been raving about Jay Rock’s recently-released ‘Redemption’ album and rightfully so. It definitely sounds like a classic and includes some star-studded contributions from Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, and SZA.

Rock continues to push the album today with the visuals for “OSOM” featuring J. Cole. Co-directed by Jack Begert and Dave Free of The Little Homies, the dark video shows Rock and Cole on a bloody mission.

Watch below.

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