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Make no mistake, Nicki Minaj is in charge. Today (Dec. 12), following a series of leaks from her new album The Pinkprint, Minaj teamed up with her Young Money cohorts Drake and Lil Wayne (as well as Chris Brown) to release a sexy, intense and bondage-themed music video for "Only." -
Lil' Wayne Addresses Label Status on Twitter After Blaming Birdman and Cash Money For 'Tha Carter V' Delay
This past weekend, Lil' Wayne confirmed his tweets about wanting to leave Cash Money during a performance at VICE's 20th anniversary party. More recently, he addressed his label status on Twitter after blaming Birdman for the delay of "Tha Carter V." -
Pusha T Explains Why He Told Lil Wayne to Join G.O.O.D. Music: Says Cash Money Rapper Should Collab with Kanye West
Despite his past beef with the Cash Money rapper, Pusha T invited Lil Wayne to join G.O.O.D. Music after the "Believe Me" rhymer took to Twitter to express his dismay with the label. During a recent interview, Push explained the gesture and suggested Wayne should work with Kanye West.The folks at "GQ" caught up with Pusha T to discuss his collaboration with Adidas when Lil'Wayne's name was thrown into the mix. He was asked if he actually wanted Wayne to join the label, and he offered up an interesting response."I don't know. I just like the fact that I'm a prophet because of my song 'Exodus,'" he said.Released in 2012, Push uses the track to throw shade and mocks what he calls the New Orleans rapper's career self-sabotage:"It came out two years ago! People should just call me 'The Prophet.' You know what? Wayne on G.O.O.D. Music ... Well 'Ye actually likes Wayne, so they could probably make some good music together. But who knows." -
Rich Homie Quan Shares 'Ain't Trippin'' Featuring Young Thug, 'Blah Blah Blah' Remix [LISTEN]
Fresh off the success of their recent Rich Gang mixtape, Atlanta rappers Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug have shared a new collaborative track titled "Ain't Trippin'," which you can check out below. It is not clear if this is a leftover from their Rich Gang sessions, though it could also be a new cut, since their co-conspirator Birdman does not make an appearance. Though the track definitely has a typical hip-hop beat — typical for 2014, anyway — there seems to be more singing than rapping going on.You can check out Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug's "Ain't Trippin'" here:Quan and Thug's Rich Gang mixtape "Tha Tour: Part 1" was released in September and spawned six singles: "Tell Em (Lies)," "Imma Ride," "Freestyle," "Soldier," "Milk Marie" and "Flava." "Tha Tour: Part 1" was Quan and Thug's most-recent, full-length release, and neither have yet to release a studio album. Thug claims his debut album will be titled "Tha Carter VI," since Lil Wayne plans on "Tha Carter V" on being his last, while Quan's upcoming album has yet to be given a title."You can expect Drake on my album. You can expect Boosie on my album," Quan told "Hot New Hip-Hop." "You can expect Thug on there. You can expect Wayne ... I gotta get Nicki on there.""That's why I'm still waiting," he continued, "That's why you ain't heard it yet. I'm still working on it. I gotta get Big Sean on there. A lot of these my idols. People I looked up to coming into the game."In other Rich Homie Quan news, the 25-year-old rapper also shared a remix of his track "Blah Blah Blah" yesterday, featuring new verses from Ty Dolla $ign, Fabolous and Dej Loaf. You can check out that track here: -
Mike Will Made-It Reveals 'Ransom' Tracklist, Featuring Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Chief Keef, More [TRACKLIST]
Mike Will Made-It's upcoming mixtape Ransom is set for release on December 15, and today the hip-hop producer shared the album's tracklist through his Instagram account, which you can check out below. Being a mixtape by a producer instead of a rapper, there are a ton of guest spots, including appearances by Big Sean, Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, Chief Keef, Gucci Mane, and plenty more. -
Lil' Wayne Confirms Tweets About Wanting To Leave Cash Money During A Live Performance At VICE's 20th Anniversary Party [WATCH]
Lil' Wayne took everyone surprise when he tweeted that Cash Money Records refused to release his highly anticipated Tha Cater V album. Some fans found it hard to believe the rapper would split from his longtime label but he confirmed his message during a live performance at VICE's 20th anniversary party. -
Jonah Hill Covers Drake at VICE Anniversary, Lil Wayne, Scarlett Johansson and Nicki Minaj Perform [WATCH]
Celebrities and musicians alike helped VICE celebrate its 20th anniversary last night (December 5) at a music festival in Brooklyn. The house band was led by Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontman Nick Zinner. Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne and Andrew W.K. all performed, but the highlights came when two of Hollywood's finest busted out some karaoke. Scarlett Johansson performed New Order's "Bizarre Love Triangle" while Jonah Hill took on Drake's "Marvins Room," -
Tyga is Investing $5 Million in Shine Papers' Gold Rolling Papers, 'Make It Nasty' Rapper Tapped as Creative Director
Yes, gold rolling papers exist. And yes, Tyga is investing in the company that makes the smoking accessories. He's even been tapped as the Shine Papers creative director. A single leaf paper costs $4.60 and can be purchased at tobacco shops and online. The rapper described the product a "premium experience." -
Label Splits Far More Intense Than Current Lil Wayne Drama: Dr. Dre and Death Row, The Game and G-Unit and More
Depending on how much faith you put in social media, it seems Lil Wayne is hellbent to get away from Cash Money Records due to the label allegedly refusing to release his Tha Carter V. Depending on how much faith you put in statements from management, it seems that Weezy won't be jumping ship. We're more inclined to believe the latter...after all, Cash Money kind of owns Wayne's personal label Young Money. Regardless, there have been uglier splits than this is the history of hip-hop. Here are a few of the most dramatic: -
Lil Wayne's Manager Cortez Bryant On Cash Money Records: Everything Is "All Good"
Yesterday, Lil Wayne took to Twitter to blast his longtime label Cash Money Records in a series of tweets after alleging the label won't release his upcoming album Tha Carter V and declaring that he wants off the label. The album has been subjected to a series of constant delays and the New Orleans rapper is tired of it. Despite his comments yesterday, it appears that things are being smoothed out between Birdman's Cash Money Records and Lil Wayne's camp. TMZ caught up with Lil Wayne's manager Cortez Bryant outside of an L.A. nightclub and to see if there was any friction between the two parties. -
Lil Wayne Wants Off Cash Money Records, Says Birdman and Label Won't Release 'Tha Carter V'
There seems to be some trouble in Weezy paradise. Lil Wayne took to Twitter today, Dec. 4, to shed some light on the constant delays with his 11th studio album "Tha Carter V." Weezy claims it has not been released yet because Birdman and Cash Money Records refuse to put it out. The rapper said he wants off his longtime label because he feels like a "prisoner.""To all my fans, I want u to know that my album won't and hasn't been released bekuz Baby & Cash Money Rec. refuse to release it," Weezy tweeted."Tha Carter V" has been delayed multiple times and was due out Dec. 9, but that may not happen now.To all my fans, I want u to know that my album won't and hasn't been released bekuz Baby & Cash Money Rec. refuse to release it. — Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) December 4, 2014 -
Lil Wayne Talks Himself Up: "Let the Beat Build" Rapper Says Kanye West and Beyoncé Match His Talent
Lil Wayne really likes Lil Wayne. The "Let the Beat Build" rapper is no stranger to self praise - he's dubbed himself the "best rapper alive" on numerous tracks. In advance of his Tha Carter V album, out Dec. 9, Weezy covered NYLON Guys magazine and talked about his passion for making music. The only artists on his level, he said, are Kanye West and Beyoncé.
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