NEW MUSIC: Waka Flocka Flame – ‘Lifestyle (Remix)’

By Nemmy Kim.

Following his arrest for gun possession this morning, Waka Flocka follows through on his promise and drops his remix to Rich Gang’s “Lifestyle.” The Brick Squad leader dedicates the track to the public houses and trailer parks, and offers some advice to those who are struggling.
“Stay away from the snakes and the sharks,” he warns. “Take care of your fam, kids, and your girl. Now that’s gangsta.”
Waka’s mom/manager Debra Antney has called his arrest a big mistake, saying he accidentally grabbed his fiancé’s bag which contained the gun. The couple is in the process of moving and their stuff got mixed up, which is how the gun ended up in his possession.

NEW MUSIC: Chris Brown x Trey Songz – ‘Studio (Remix)’

By Nemmy Kim.

In advance of their upcoming joint tour, Chris Brown and Trey Songz team up on a sultry remix to ScHoolboy Q’s Oxymoron single “Studio.” The R&B heartthrobs lay down sex-drenched verses over the smooth beat.
They’ve also remixed TeeFLii’s DJ Mustard-produced hit “24 Hours” and released the CDQ versions of their remixes to ILoveMakonnen’s “Tuesday” and Snootie Wild’s “Made Me.”
The artwork features a mashup of their faces. In addition to a tour, could the superstars be working on a TRGA x BRZY mixtape?

NEW MUSIC: G-Unit – ‘All About the Drug Money’

By Nemmy Kim.

While they gear up for the November release of their next EP The Beast, G-Unit takes it to the streets on “All About the Drug Money.” Tony Yayo, Kidd Kidd, and Young Buck rep their clique and sling some gritty bars over Troy Ave’s “All About the Money” instrumental

NEWS: Kanye West, Diddy, Ne-Yo, & French Montana Support The Weeknd at Hollywood Bowl

By Nemmy Kim.

The Weeknd brought his “King of the Fall” tour to the Hollywood Bowl on Thursday. Following performances from Jhené Aiko and ScHoolboy Q (who was joined by Tinashe and BJ the Chicago Kid), the Canadian crooner performed a 90-minute set under the stars, capping it all off with a dazzling fireworks display.
The stars also came out in droves to support XO. Kanye West, Diddy, and French Montana were all spotted backstage at the Bowl. ‘Ye posed for a pic with Wale, while Ne-Yo praised the Toronto singer.
“Shouts to the vessel @abelxo Dope energy, hella cool,” he tweeted, while possibly teasing a collaboration on his upcoming album. “#NONFICTION great things to come. #JustWaitOnIt.”
French also kicked it with his ex-girlfriend Khloe’s sister Kendall Jenner, and Katt Williams even made a rare appearance.
The Weeknd will close out the tour tonight with a show at San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.

NEWS: Tyga, Young Money Is Holding Me Hostage

By Nemmy Kim.

Could Tyga’s days as a Young Money member be numbered? The “Rack City” rapper is putting his label on blast.

T-Raww took to Twitter on Friday to reveal that The Golden Album: 18th Dynasty is finished, but it may not see a release anytime soon because Young Money is “holding [him] hostage.” He threatened to leak the project, which was slated for a November 18 release.
The label, which is home to Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki Minaj, may soon lose one its own. When one fan asked Tyga if he was still with Young Money, he responded, “not for long.”
Since being signed to the label, Tyga has released two albums including 2012′s Careless World: Rise of the Last King and 2013′s Hotel California. But his allegiance these days is only to his label Last Kings

NEWS: Iggy Azalea Laughs Off Marriage Reports

By Nemmy Kim.

Iggy Azalea won’t be needing a divorce because she was never married. The “Fancy” rapper is shutting down reports that she tied the knot with producer Hefe Wine.

Earlier today, TMZ reported that Iggy’s former boyfriend Wine (aka Maurice Williams) claimed he and Iggy are married by common law and has filed divorce documents.
In the docs, Wine says that he and Iggy “agreed to be married, holding themselves out as man and wife and began residing together in the State of Texas on or about September, 2008.” He says they began living separately last year.
In Texas, a man and a woman who live together for any length of time are considered legally married if they agree to be married and hold themselves out to others as husband and wife.

NEWS: Waka Flocka Flame Arrested for Gun Possession.

By Nemmy Kim.

Waka Flocka Flame was arrested in Atlanta on Friday morning for carrying a weapon.

According to TMZ, the “No Hands” rapper was at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport when a loaded handgun was found in his bag during a security check.
Waka didn’t have a permit, so he was arrested and charged with Carrying a Weapon in a Prohibited Place. He was taken to Clayton County jail.
He didn’t address the incident on Twitter, but did tease a remix to Rich Gang’s “Lifestyle.”

VIDEO: Wiz Khalifa – ‘James Bong’

By Nemmy Kim.

Whip it good. Wiz Khalifa blazes up a viral video for his smokers’ anthem “James Bong,” which he premiered in April. The superstar stoner, who debuted his purple hair earlier in the week, hits the bong and the studio in the two-minute clip, which features grainy home footage plus a cameo from his dog Vincent.
On October 24, Wiz will launch his “Blacc Hollywood Big Secret Tour” in Santa Ana, Calif

NEW MUSIC: Lil Mama – ‘Try Me (Remix)’

By Nemmy Kim.

After a brief hiatus, Lil Mama continues her “Lyrical Purge” series. The 25-year-old spitfire flips Detroit MC DeJ Loaf’s “Try Me,” which has already been remixed by Wiz Khalifa and Lil Durk.
“I been flippin’ since OGs was flippin’ Motorolas,” raps Mama, who previously dropped bars on “No Flex Zone” and “0 to 100.”
She can also be seen in this year’s BET Hip-Hop Awards cyphers, which air on October 14.

VIDEO: Big Sean – ‘Paradise’

By Nemmy Kim.

Big Sean dropped four new songs last month and now he gives us the dark and eery visuals for the Mike WiLL Made-It-produced “Paradise.” The G.O.O.D. Music rapper rides around in his red Lamborghini with his girl, played by Love Dollhouse’s Ryan Destiny. They check into a motel (run by Mike WiLL), but something is not quite right and Ryan eventually storms out.

Sean’s upcoming album is due at the end of 2014/early 2015 and will feature collaborations with Chris Brown and Kanye West.

NEWS: Macklemore and Fences Perform ‘Arrows’ on ‘Ellen’

By Nemmy Kim.

Macklemore has been laying low while he records a new album, but the Seattle rapper made a special appearance on Wednesday’s “Ellen DeGeneres Show.” Dressed in a fringe vest and wide-brimmed hat, the Grammy-winning MC joined his friend Fences to perform their collaboration “Arrows.”
The song will appear on Fences’ upcoming debut Lesser Oceans, which hits stores on January 13.