People say what they will about Waka Flocka’s presence in the rap game, not that he cares good or bad, but he always finds a way to associate his name with a hit amidst any ongoing drama. “Round of Applause” has been making booty meat conduct standing ovations in strips clubs across the nation since it dropped last year and the upcoming video hints that it’ll make good on the eye candy spots and so much more. Read the rest of this entry »

As part of Ruby Hornet’s upcoming Closed Sessions project, Bam Bam Bronsalino cooked up two new heaters. This one in particular will actually not be featured on the final cut, but the retro vibe and picturesque sixteens should warrant some spins Read the rest of this entry »

La Flare’s looking to regain the top spot on the block by teaming with DJ Holiday to drop the Trap Back mixtape. With his legal difficulties creating setbacks, the argument can be made that Gucci’s been surpassed by a few others Read the rest of this entry »

Even though the hook repeatedly says “Lehhgooo,” Noreaga isn’t referring to the toy building blocks you’ve had to pull from your nephews mouth. Instead, the CNN member has flipped C.Breezy’s adlib into the poppin’ single from his upcoming mixtape, Crack On Steroids Read the rest of this entry »

“Bus’ it, bus’ it, bus’ it…”

On the set in L.A. for Waka’s “Round Of Applause” video with Flocka, Drake and a bunch of high-grade hoochies. Read the rest of this entry »

While most rappers these days are warming the bench for the one-and-done shot on the major playing field, Red Café is content with aiming to be the biggest independent power on the planet. Bad Boy is moving in slow motion so in the meantime, RC is paying homage to his own backyard with a mixtape in album format. Read the rest of this entry »

“Brother dead, daddy dead, Auntie got HIV/Lord, can you please get this rage out of me?/Started popping pills cause of shit that I’ve seen…”

Because Flocka is shunned upon for his image, music and what people feel he represents, that opening line from the record “Stereotype” was likely never heard. That said, regardless of who he is and what type of music he makes, the fact still remains that it was undoubtedly one of my favorite opening lines from any song in 2011. Read the rest of this entry »

Gucci’s finally home and claiming to have turned a new leaf but Waka’s moved on to a new partner in crime, French Montana, who’s also a Mizay Entertainment artist. I wouldn’t even bother cueing the Lock Out up if you’re searching for mental stimulation. Read the rest of this entry »

Chris Lova Lova made sure he got those Ferrari Boyz on his most recent mixtape in some form or fashion and the results were well worth it, specifically in Gucci’s case. While the clip to “Rich & Flexin’” harbors on the type of in-your-face action that Luda has made his trademark and BET musical shows are sorely lacking these days, the video for “Shake N Fries” reminds us all why it pays to be an “ass man” in rap music. Read the rest of this entry »

Alternatively titled “The Pot Calls The Kettle Black.” While on the air with Shade 45, Waka Flocka sent a shot in the direction of Wiz Khalifa Read the rest of this entry »

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Dominique Wilkins Sued Over Arena Fight [AJC]

Google Mulls Buying Yahoo [Mashable]

Waka Flocka Confirms Suge Knight Will Help Steer Career [XXL] Read the rest of this entry »

Off cover and title alone, the new Waka Flocka mixtape, LeBron Flocka James 3, gets a nod. They truly don’t make them like this anymore (with good reason). The name and cover combo seem like a running joke that we’re all in on and have come to enjoy. Read the rest of this entry »

And like that, Gucci Mane’s back being a free man, just as daylight saving time draws to a close and we get ready to change the clocks in two weeks. No official word yet but Waka Flocka’s tweet says most of what we need to know for the time being. Read the rest of this entry »

US Drops Plans to Keep Troops in Iraq [SFGate]

5 Rap Songs That Got Me In Deep Sh*t [Ego Trip]

In Defense of Movie Remakes [Time] Read the rest of this entry »

MGK’s Bad Boy era officially begins with the release of his Rage Pack mixtape. The tape also marks the Cleveland MC’s first full-length since last year’s Lace Up. Read the rest of this entry »