Snoop Dogg – The Breakfast Club Interview (Video)
Snoop Dogg stopped by The Breakfast Club to sit down with DJ Envy, Angela Yee and Charlamagne Tha God. He talks about making the transition into Snoop Lion, his trip to Jamaica, his ‘Reincarnated’ album, gun violence, squashing the beef with Suge Knight, working with Miley Cyrus, upcoming tour, the West Coast rap scene and much more. Watch the interview below. Read More
Tha Dogg Pound Ft Snoop Dogg – U Dont Know Me Like That
Tha Dogg Pound share with us their new single, which has Daz Dillinger, Kurupt and Snoop Dogg teaming up for ‘U Dont Know Me Like That’. The record is produced by League Of Starz. Look out for a new DPG album dropping soon. Listen to the track below. Read More
Snoop Dogg – Reincarnated (Album Stream)
Snoop Dogg is gearing up to release his new album ‘Reincarnated’, under the alias Snoop Lion, next week on April 23rd. Today, he offers us a full stream of the entire thing so you can enjoy the album in advance. The LP features guest appearances by Drake, Chris Brown, Busta Rhymes, Rita Ora, Miley Cyrus, Akon and more, and can be pre-ordered here. Also, the documentary film ‘Reincarnated’ was released today on iTunes. Listen to the... Read More
Snoop Dogg Ft Miley Cyrus – Ashtrays And Heartbreaks
Here is one of the most unusual and surprising collaborations off Snoop Lion’s upcoming album. He links up with Miley Cyrus to work on a track called ‘Ashtrays And Heartbreaks’. It is produced by Major Lazer and Ariel Rechtshaid with additional vocals by Angela Hunte. New album ‘Reincarnated’ hits stores April 16th. Listen to the track below. Read More
New York Times Feature Lex Luger
Not often, but every now and then, The New York Times Magazine throws a curveball at their readers by featuring a popular hip-hop figure who is, well, not really that popular. To see a Jay-Z or a Kanye West in the pages of the popular weekly book isn’t a surprise anymore. Those guys are superstars who have transcended hip-hop. But when a hip-hop figure like Lex Luger gets the profile treatment, it’s a testament to the culture’s transcendence.... Read More
BMI Urban Awards honored Snoop Dogg, Drake, B.o.B, Lex Luger, Universal Music Publishing
Dr. Dre, Warren G, Nas, Bootsy Collins, Wiz Khalifa, Too $hort, Game and others rally to celebrate Snoop Dogg’s career From receiving seven BMI awards, one for the songwriter of the year , Drake dedicted it to his mother also mention how Sylvia Rhone told him he didn’t have what it takes to make it in the music game, Loud boos from the crowd. The incomparable Snoop Dogg was honored as a BMI Icon. With seven songs among the most-performed,... Read More
Nicki Minaj Hits the forbes list
Forbes annual Cash Kings List, which evaluates Hip Hop’s top earners for that year usually consists of all men but not since Nicki hit the scene! While Hov and Diddy top the list like previous years Nicki debuts at number 15 in a tie with Alicia Key’s husband Swizz Beats. Other newcomers to the list include Wiz Khalifa with 11 million earned. Nicki’s a “motherf*cking monster!” Check out the list below: 1. Jay-Z – $37 million 2. Diddy –... Read More
[VIDEO/PIX] Wiz Khalifa Debuts the Frohawk on the Letterman show
Chris Brown dyed his hair blond (then back to black), Game rocked a red Mohawk, and now Wiz Khalifa is the latest male artist to switch up his hair. The “Black and Yellow” rapper shaped his Afro into a Mohawk, dubbing it a “Frohawk,” revealing the first two images of his fresh look. The Frohawk will make its television debut on tonight’s “Late Show with David Letterman.” What do you think of Wiz’s new ‘do? Check below for... Read More
"Hold Up…Waiiiiiiit" Nate Dogg Died?
Word spread around Twitter late Tuesday night (March 15) that Long Beach, Calif. music legend Nate Dogg has passed away. The rapper (real name: Nathaniel D. Hale) was just 41 years old. At press time, details regarding his death were unknown. However, longtime collaborator and Dogg Pound member, Daz Dillinger, confirmed the news. Long Beach’s Press-Telegram also confirmed the news from Nate family. “R.I.P. TO MY HOMEBOY NATE DOGG DPGC... Read More
[VIDEO]Wiz Mad Because Wayne Didn't Acknowledge Him On ESPN
Exclusive: Taylor Gang’s leader says that Wayne missed an opportunity to recognize his hard work during the pre-Super Bowl press run, but it was not a reaction to his past with Tyga. On Wednesday morning, HipHopDX joined Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania emcee Wiz Khalifa as he embarked on a promotional tour for his major label debut, Rolling Papers, planned for March 29th on Rostrum/Atlantic Records. Speaking at Philadelphia’s Wire 96.5FM radio... Read More
Wiz Khalifa To Open Steelers Vs. Jets Game This Sunday
Wiz Khalifa will give a high profile performance of his hit single “Black and Yellow” to open this Sunday’s NFL AFC Championship game between The New York Jets and Wiz’ hometown team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Wiz will perform “Black and Yellow” in front of 65,000 Steelers fans at Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field on January 23rd, just as the hit single closes in on the 2 million mark in sales. “I’ve... Read More
IRS Goes After Trick Daddy Over Back Taxes
Trick Daddy is the latest artist to run into trouble with the IRS, as the Miami rapper owes hundreds-of-thousands of dollars to the government. According to the Detroit News, Trick Daddy owes the feds over $157,000 in back taxes for monies he earned as far back as 2002. In addition to the tax troubles, Trick’s $320,000 home in Miami was sold last October, after a bank foreclosed on it in May. The government has placed several liens against the... Read More
[VIDEO] LMAO Redman working at Karmaloop
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Keri Hilson Gets Onboard Dr. Dre’s ‘Detox’
Dr. Dre is getting a dose of Keri Hilson for Detox. The “Pretty Girl Rock” singer paid a visit to the Doctor to contribute to his long-awaited project. Miss Keri shares what it was like to be in the studio with the hip-hop icon. “Dr. Dre is incredible,” she exclusively tells Rap-Up.com. “He’s somebody I always kind of thought, ‘Wow, I wonder what his method is. I wonder what it’s like to be in the room while he does what he does,’... Read More
