Kanye West To Perform At MTV VMAS (News)

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Yeezus will rise in Brooklyn. Kanye West has been added to the lineup for the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.

The G.O.O.D. Music rapper will perform “Black Skinhead” off his album Yeezus at the 30th annual show, which airs live on August 25 at 9 p.m. EST from Brooklyn’s Barclays Center.

MTV made the announcement on Instagram, writing, “BREAKING! Kanye West to perform at the 2013 #VMAs 8/25 at @barclayscenter! Don’t worry Ye, we got your damn croissants.”

This will mark Kanye’s seventh time performing at the VMAs, tying Madonna for the most performances. He last performed “Otis” with his Throne partner Jay Z in 2011.

Lady Gaga has been previously announced as a performer. The pop superstar will debut her new single “Applause” from her upcoming album ARTPOP, due November 11.

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Kanye West Remixes Trailer For Lindsey Lohan Movie (News)

Kanye’s design company Donda created a new version of the The Canyon’s movie’s trailer featuring a dramatic piano soundtrack.

The Canyons. The erotic thriller, which opens in theaters and is available on iTunes and on demand today, stars Lindsay Lohan and James Deen.

Kanye West’s Donda House Launches Music Writing Program for Chicago Youth (News)

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Kanye’s Donda House, just launched a music writing program aimed to help at-risk Chicago Youth. Ye’s longtime friend and collaborator Rhymefest will be one of the names set to teach the free program, dubbed “Got Bars?.” Students ages 15-24 can apply for the program until August 2nd.

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Justin Credible’s #LeaksOfTheWeek

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Ty Dolla $ign ft. Joe Moses – Paranoid

Really starting to play this new Ty dolla $ign both on radio and in the clubs. I know I’m not the only one that can completely relate to the lyrics in this song (haha). I think this song has a great feel for the summer and it’s something that both guys and girls can vibe to. If you don’t have the Beach House 2 mixtape go download it now.

Migos ft. Drake – Versace

I’ve been hearing about the Migos for a minute they are lighting up the streets in Atlanta. This song is so catchy it’s probably my biggest song in the club right now. Then when you add Drizzy to it you already know what that is. Drake’s verse has everyone ready for his new album #NWTS… “The album is coming September just wait on it.”

Jay-Z & Beyonce – Part II (On The Run)

If you know me you already know that #MCHG is my favorite album out right now. First off I want to congratulate Hov for selling 1.5 million in the first week. Nothing like hearing Mr & Mrs. Carter on the same song. Not ready for the settle down just yet but I’d be lying if said I wouldn’t want a relationship like these two.

So now that were talking music last week I give you my top 3 favorite albums this week I wanna talk about the 2 music stories that come to my mind first.

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The first one is I think it was really dope that J.Cole and Drake issued an apology in regards to the controversial Autism lyric.

“I’m artistic, you ni**as is autistic,retarded” When I first heard the song it didn’t strike me as offensive but putting myself in the shoes of a mother with an autistic child definitely made me change my perspective. I commend Drake and Cole for stepping up and embracing the learning lesson and as people offering an apology.

The second topic that comes to mind was possibly one of the craziest tweets I have ever seen in my life KANYE WTF ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT!! LOL! I’m totally a fan and completely respect the brilliant mind of Kanye West I think his tweet about having the greatest verse of all time is RIDICULOUS!

 

I do enjoy the conversation but too many greats have come before Kanye for this to be much of a conversation. LOL

I will offer this I thought it was extremely ironic when listening to verse 2 of “New Slaves” that Kanye is ranting about reporters getting in his face.

“So go and grab the reporters, So I can smash their recorders.”

and then I listened to verse 2 of Jay Z’s “Holy Grail” and I basically hear Jay Z telling people who complain about media hassling to chill out things could be worse.

“I got haters in the paper, photo shoots with paparazzi Can’t even take my daughter for a walk, see ’em by the corner store I feel like I’m cornered off enough is enough, I’m calling this off”

This fame hurt but this chain works, I think back you asked the same person
If this is all you had to deal with, nigga deal with, this shit ain’t work
This light work, camera snapping, my eyes hurt
Niggas dying back where I was birthed, fuck your IRIS and the IRS
Get the hell up off your high horse
You got the shit that niggas die for, dry yours
Why you mad, take the good with the bad
Don’t throw the baby out with the bath water”

Big Brother vs. Little Brother coincidence? I doubt it
I’m a huge fan of Kanye West and I love what he stands for musically, I just think he should focus a little less on the challenges with the paparazzi and continue pushing the culture forward and making great music.

A new album in store this week that I recommend you go get is Rich Gang. Birdman and the homies put together a great album with everyone from Kendrick Lamar to Rick Ross on it.

Also a mixtape you should download if you haven’t already, is Problem’s The Separation mixtape go download that now it’s free and it’s quality LA music.

For more of the songs I’m into and my opinions on top stories listen to J Cruz and myself on the #LIFTOFF every night Monday-Friday from 9-11 on Power 106.

Until Next week enjoy these songs, love music and treat others how you want to be treated.

Kanye West To Release Unisex Line (News)

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Kanye West just recently launched his collabo line with A.P.C. for men. We all know Kanye loves basics the line consist of classic denim jeans, gray hoodie, and a white v neck. Yes it might sound boring but  it’s all basic pieces that we can rock all year-long.

With that being said VIBE is reporting that Kanye was seen in Milan and that he is currently working on a 100 piece unisex collection. I’m curious to see how this line would be different from his last.

Mixed reviews from style critics won’t cap Kanye West’s creative sartorial juices. According to Page Six, the Yeezus rapper was spotted in Milan for a week, working on a 100-piece unisex collection set for a fall release. Word is ‘Ye is also being advised by a team of top designers from different brands including Nicola Formichetti from Diesel this go-round.

After showcasing his first two Donda womenswear collections in October 2011 and March of 2012 in Paris, Kim Kardashian’s baby daddy recently teamed with A.P.C. for a pricey line that included hoodies for $265 and white t-shirts made of 100% Egyptian cotton selling for $120. It proved to be a success as the items were sold out and crashed the site when it debuted Sunday (July 14).

Maybe this eponymous line will showcase a Kanye kilt for him and her. —Kandice Lawson

Kanye West Goes On Twitter Rant Over “Black Skinhead” Video Leak (News)

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Kanye went on Twitter rant a little bit ago in regards to his “Black Skinhead” video that was leaked yesterday.

 

 

Kanye West Collaborates With A.P.C. Men Clothing Collection (News)

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This is dope!

The fashion-forward rapper has collaborated with French brand A.P.C. on a line of men’s clothing.

The capsule collection will go on sale July 14. A.P.C. posted a photo of a pair of jeans with a red tag that said “A.P.C. Kanye.” The photo also appears as an ad in French Vogue.

The brand made the announcement on Twitter, writing, “A.P.C. KANYE CAPSULE COLLECTION JULY 14.”

W magazine previously revealed that the collection will include jeans, T-shirts, and hoodies.

Kanye’s friend Virgil Abloh tweeted, “He’s a designer. We are all designers first. Creative black kids from Chicago running around the world getting ideas out. Don’t let non-believers limit you. Why? Cause this ad wouldn’t be in French Vogue this month otherwise.”

The hip-hop mogul forayed into women’s fashion with his Dw line, which he unveiled at Paris Fashion Week.

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Kanye West Tweets About Kim K’s Gift To Him For Father’s Day (News)

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Kanye West broke the silence today on Twitter and tweeted a picture of one of the “Other” gifts the Kim gave him for Father’s Day.

Kim Kardashian gave Kanye West a surprise Father’s Day present by arranging for him to meet Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, who actually ended up seeing the new baby before brother Rob Kardashian due to some due-date timing, and now Kanye is giving us a look at what went down during the meeting.

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