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.