Kanye West: THE NIKE AIR YEEZY 2 (BLACK AND PINK)

Kanye West has had the sneaker world on edge since the release of his first collaboration with Nike, the Nike Air Yeezy.




The first colorways were released in 2009, and since then the speculation has been high about a second coming. So far we've got nothing, until last month when clips of the Nike Air Yeezy 2 Zen Grey Colorway (below) hit the net, sending sneaker heads into a frenzy. Now Kanye's best friend Don Chas shared images of the black and pink colorway (above) via his Tumblr.




They are rumored to arrive early next year, but I'm beginning to feel like they are calling "wolf" again. Hey, can we get an actual release date? If I'm going to stand outside for 24 hours (and I will) I need to prep my talents early.

Video: ‎Rihanna - You Da One

Rihanna had an early Christmas present for her fans - dropping the video for "You Da One" online. Video is mostly black-and-white + This song is from Rihanna's sixth studio album Talk That Talk (2011) ...Rihanna - ♫

Video: Roscoe Dash Ft K’LA – I Do

Roscoe Dash and K’LA come together in the latest music video for their “I Do” track off Roscoe’s, J.U.I.C.E EP.

Video: Ludacris Ft Meek Mill – Say It To My Face

Just came back from watching that New Year’s Eve movie where Ludacris played as a police officer. Got to love Luda on the big screen! Now back to the point, Ludacris and Meek Mill drop a visual to their “Say It To My Face” track off that 1.21 Gigawatts mixtape.

Drake Speaks on Fan Forehead Tattoo

There are always fans out there that go the extra mile to prove their love and commitment for their favorite artist but when Drake and I quote, said “Tat my F*ckin name on you so I know it’s real” on his “Free Spirit” track, I am almost certain people wouldn’t take it literally.

In recent news, a fan took a picture of herself with Drizzy’s name tattooed on her forehead and Power 106′s Mando Fresko caught up with Drake to discuss the matter.



The funny thing is, I didn’t know who Drake was. I figured it was her hood or some shit, not some goof nugget R&B dude…I guess I feel bad that this dumbass got the name of the softest motherfucker in hip-hop tattooed on her forehead. But what makes that any less valid of a tattoo to her? I lost a little sleep over it that first night, wondering if I wanted to be known as the asshole who tattooed “DRAKE” on some crackhead’s forehead. None of the face tattoos I had done prior to this got any publicity, so I was a little surprised that this one took off like it did.

Listen: Chamillionaire Ft Hurricane & Gator Mane – Po Pimp

Listen: Chamillionaire, Hurricane and Gator Mane jump on a remake of the Rap-A-Lot class. You can find this track featured on the 25th Anniversary Box set of special for Rap-A-Lot 2 disk box set which is now available. This 2 disk box set contains remixes of classic material and a DVD in addition to another CD of remakes featuring the likes of Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Birdman, Twista, Chamillionaire & many more.

I highly recommend picking up your very own copy -> here.

Reventon: The Lamborghini Project

One of the world’s most elite cars recently became a canvas for The Media Merchants, who produced an exclusive audio-visual projection mapping event centered around the Lamborghini Reventon. The result is a visual trip without moving, as the viewer witnesses the car transform before their very eyes. From textures to colors, this is a visceral experience. See for yourself below.

RZA Launches World App

Wu-Tang Clan’s The Abbot has teamed up with Charisma Apps for the release of the “RZA’s World” app. The application offers an array of functions ranging from a multilevel 3D chess game, to “Soundtrack to Your Life” where RZA offers original beats and words of wisdom on various life situations. In addition, two more components are included – “What’s News” highlighting any relevant news on the man himself as well as The Vault that sells never-before-seen exclusive content. Above, you can check out a first look at the making Of the iOS app which is available now through iTunes.

Diggy - Do It Like You ft. Jeremih

Diggy drops a visual to his very catchy “Do It Like You” track featuring Jeremih. Video directed by PHIL. Stay tuned for Diggy’s new album. The kids a hit maker!

Drake Performs “Tony Montana” in Hartford

Watch as Drake takes the stage in Hartford, Connecticut and sips on his sizzurp and performs “Tony Montana”. Footage is from a few days back.

Video: Ja Rule – Never Had The Time (Preview)

Ja Rule drops a teaser video to his “Never Had The Time” track that is set to drop any day now. PIL2 coming January 17th, 2012.

Fabolous – ‘There Is No Competition: Death Comes In 3′s’ (Mixtape Artwork)

Fabolous announced this mixtape about a month ago, but there is still a chance that this tape will drop in the next few weeks. Until then, check out the artwork

Tyga Performs ‘Still Got It’ & ‘Rack City’ On Sway In The Morning

Tyga touched down at Shade45, on the the Sway In The Morning show, and cleared up some Twitter gossip and performs his current singles ‘Still Got It’ and ‘Rack City’. Careless World on shelves January 24th, 2012.

Tyga’s ‘Careless World’ Pushed Back to January 2012

Tyga's Careless World album pushed back to the 24th of January 2012. If anything this will fuel a bigger fire for his hits like “Rack City” and “Still Got It”.

Jay-Z Breaks Lil Wayne & Ludacris Record For Most Top 10s In Billboard History

Jay-Z and Kanye West’s ‘N***as In Paris’, notably known as the track that they play repetitively on their tour, definitely is loved by many gaining them some traction on the Billboard Hot 100 this week, jumping them from the 15th spot to the 8th. This marks a milestone for both the Watch The Throne duo and for Jay-Z, making him the rapper with the most songs in the Top 10 in history beating artists Lil Wayne and Ludacris current title of 17 tracks each.

The Game, R.E.D Tour Live in Kosovo (Broadcast Footage)

A few days back, Game’s The R.E.D. Album world tour made a pit stop in the Kosovo region to make a performance. Here’s a how it went down.

Lil Wayne Over the Idea of a ‘T-Wayne’ Album

Rap-Up got the opportunity to sit down with T-Pain and talk about his new album rEVOLVEr, how it is differs from his previous projects and his T-Wayne collaborative project.

T-Pain confirms to Rap-Up that we will not be getting a T-Wayne joint album anytime in the future as Lil Wayne lost interest in the project.

“When [Wayne] got into his litte trouble, that was right at the peak of when we was like, ‘OK, let’s go. Let’s do this now.’ He finally had time, then he went to jail. Things happen and I’m pretty sure he’s over the whole idea now. I don’t even be bringing it up to him no more. I’m pretty sure he’s way past that right now. He’s doing big things.”

French Montana, Juicy J & Project Pat – Cocaine Mafia (Album Cover & Track List)

French Montana, Juicy J & Project Pat are preparing a joint album release entitled, Cocaine Mafia, this December 20th, via Coke Boys and Evil Empire. Peek the track list and feature list after the jump.

1. Cocaine Mafia Intro
2. Catch Ya Later
3. You Need Haters
4. Do It
5. All She Want is Money
6. Helicopter
7. Alright
8. Is You Kiddin Me
9. Self Made (Feat. Akon)
10. Weed & Hennessy
11. Im Gutta Brah
12. If It Come Down To It
13. Money, Weed Blow
14. Choppa Choppa Down
15. Drop That
16. Full of Everything
17. Morning Paper
18. Straight Cash (Cocaine Mafia Remix) (Bonus Track)

Throwback: Lil Wayne Ft Big Tymers – Tha Block Is Hot

Before hitting the a milli mark with his Carter III and now Carter IV albums and before becoming one of the hottest artists in the hiphop game, Lil Wayne did do his fair share of grinding and released hit after hit. For today’s throwback song, we thought it would be great to pay tribute to Lil Wayne featuring Big Tymers, “Tha Block Is Hot”. Back in the day, I know this track was banging in my car.



What do you guys think of Lil Wayne back then versus today? Sold out? Matured? Exploring new music? You tell us!

Video: Wiz Khalifa Performs 5 O’Clock in NYC

Last night, Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Mac & Devin Go To High School’ tour took off at NYC’s Terminal 5. MissInfo captured some awesome footage of Wiz performing his verse on T-Pain’s “5 O’Clock”. Pre-order Mac & Devin Go To High School here.

Video: Wiz Khalifa Performs 5 O’Clock in NYC

T-Pain is on his usual grind with his song/video combo drop. This track has a ton of bounce but didn’t make the cut for the rEVOLVEr ablum out now.

SOMEONE GAVE NICKI MINAJ A BARBIE DOLL

I knew it was only a matter of time before Nicki Minaj received her own barbie doll. The animated rap diva now has her own limited edition doll.

Can you say #Winning?



Starting next Wednesday, a one-of-a-kind Nicki Minaj Barbie created by the makers of the brand, Mattel (don't get it twisted) will be auctioned off on CharityBuzz.com starting at a bid of $1,000 until Dec. 19. All proceeds will go to Project Angel Food, which provides meals for men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS.

#Dopeness

I wonder how many of her barbz and Kens from #TeamNick are going to bid on this unique doll?

SWAG RUNDOWN: JENNIFER LOPEZ, GABRIELLE UNION, MELANIE FIONA & LALA ANTHONY

Here's another segment of our style rundown, where your favorite celebrities are rated on just how fashionable they are in these streets! Let's see How J. Lo, Gabrielle Union, Melanie Fiona and LaLa Anthony measured up.




J Lo was absolutely booty-ful over in Peru while shooting scenes for her new TV show entitled “Q’Viva: The Chosen”.

In a body hugging yellow mini dress and nude Christian Louboutin platform sandals, she definitely made the grade.




#POW




Gabrielle Union was spotted in Miami this weekend looking pretty colorful. In this retro-ish dress, I think Gabby was making an attempt to color block, but....




Melanie Fiona has become quite the fashion plate lately and this weekend was no different. She showed up at the same event in a light printed dress and a killer pair of green heels.

#FLY




And LaLa Anthony proved that "big hair don't care" with big bangs and a purple cocktail dress. She always captures the moment.

How do they measure up in your book?

ASAP ROCKY FUNKMASTER FLEX FREESTYLE (6 DEC 2011)

We love it when artists stop by Funk Master Flex‘s radio show on HOT97 and leave us with a powerful freestyle.



This time ASAP Rocky makes it on the show and listen to what he has to offer.

Young Dro Latest visual off his Mixtape, "Drocabulary"

Young Dro leaves behind the Ferrari and Lamborghini and reps the Maserati for his latest visuals. Track is off his latest mixtape Drocabulary available for download Here

Tyga Brings Out Drake in Toronto

While performing in Toronto, Tyga brings out his fellow Young Money member Drake to perform “The Motto”. Check out Tyga’s new mixtape here

Yung Berg WWPD - What Would Pac Do

Yung Berg drops a great visual for his track, “What Would Pac Do”.

Bow Wow In The Studio With Busta Rhymes

I have to give it to Bow Wow, he has been on the grind, making records, making videos and doing his thing as a recent member of the YMCMB camp. Watch as Bow Wow and Busta Rhymes take the time to find the perfect beat and drop a few bars.

54th Annual Grammy Award Nominations: Kanye West Leading with 7 Nominations

The 54th annual Grammy Awards is just around the corner, set to air on Febuary 12th but last night, the nominations were revealed. Kanye West leads the pack with 7 nominations followed by Adele and Bruno Mars with 6 nominations each. Lil Wayne nabs 5 nominations while Drake, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj earn 4 nominations each. Read the list after the cut.

Record Of The Year
Rolling In The Deep – Adele
Holocene – Bon Iver
Grenade – Bruno Mars
The Cave – Mumford & Sons
Firework – Katy Perry

Album Of The Year
21 – Adele
Wasting Light – Foo Fighters
Born This Way – Lady Gaga
Doo-Wops & Hooligans – Bruno Mars
Loud – Rihanna

Song Of The Year
All Of The Lights – Kanye West
The Cave – Mumford & Sons
Grenade – Bruno Mars
Holocene – Bon Iver
Rolling In The Deep – Adele

Best New Artist
Band Perry
Bon Iver
J. Cole
Nicki Minaj
Skrillex

Best Rap Performance
Look At Me Now – Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes
Otis – Jay-Z & Kanye West
The Show Goes On – Lupe Fiasco
Moment 4 Life – Nicki Minaj & Drake
Black And Yellow – Wiz Khalifa

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
Party – Beyoncé & André 3000
I’m On One – DJ Khaled, Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne
I Need A Doctor – Dr. Dre, Eminem & Skylar Grey
What’s My Name? – Rihanna & Drake
Motivation – Kelly Rowland & Lil Wayne
All Of The Lights – Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie

Best Rap Song
All Of The Lights – Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie
Black And Yellow – Wiz Khalifa
I Need A Doctor – Dr. Dre, Eminem & Skylar Grey
Look At Me Now – Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes
Otis – Jay-Z & Kanye West
The Show Goes On – Lupe Fiasco

Best Rap Album
Watch The Throne – Jay-Z & Kanye West
Tha Carter IV – Lil Wayne
Lasers – Lupe Fiasco
Pink Friday – Nicki Minaj
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy – Kanye West

Best R&B Performance
Far Away – Marsha Ambrosius
Pieces Of Me – Ledisi
Not My Daddy – Kelly Price & Stokley
Is This Love – Corinne Bailey Rae
You Are – Charlie Wilson

Best R&B Song
Far Away – Marsha Ambrosius
Fool For You – Cee Lo Green & Melanie Fiona
Not My Daddy – Kelly Price & Stokley
Pieces Of Me – Ledisi
You Are – Charlie Wilson

Best R&B Album
F.A.M.E. – Chris Brown
Second Chance – El DeBarge
Love Letter – R. Kelly
Pieces Of Me – Ledisi
Kelly – Kelly Price

For the complete list click Here