Hip Hop Vibe

Rick Ross cancels show with Busta Rhymes in Los Angeles

2011-10-20T14:33:00.000-07:00

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Over the weekend, Rick Ross had two seizures, which shook the hip hop community. Rick Ross has been touring and was scheduled to do some high-profile shows. His seizures led to him cancelling his performances in Greensboro and Atlanta.

Rick Ross fans in Los Angeles were expecting him to perform with Busta Rhymes. But, his health scare has slowed him down. It began with Rick Ross boarding a flight to Memphis. After the first seizure, Ross wanted to keep moving.

However, in the wake of the public reaction and even 50 Cent giving him advice, Rick Ross has decided to chill out. Now, he has cancelled his fourth show in a row. In the end, Rick Ross is confident he will come out stronger.

T.I. talks New Atlanta rappers [VIDEO]

2011-10-20T14:08:00.000-07:00

Styles P ft. Rick Ross and Busta Rhymes - "Harsh"

2011-10-20T13:51:00.001-07:00

Wale - "What More Can I Say (freestyle)"

2011-10-20T13:48:00.000-07:00

Wale freestyles over his manager, Jay-Z's critically-acclaimed single, "What More Can I Say."

Listen to "What More Can I Say (freestyle)" by Wale below:

T.I. calls out Def Jam over Young Jeezy album delays

2011-10-20T13:42:00.000-07:00

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Since coming out of prison, T.I. has had several projects coming at once. Among his most surprising activities is his literary workings. T.I. is currently promoting his book, which is called Power & Beauty.

While T.I. has had legal issues, fans know to expect a T.I. album every year. At one point, Young Jeezy fans were to expect the same thing. But, three years have passed since a new album came from Young Jeezy.

Most recently, his TM103 album was given a new release date of December 20. T.I., who is featured on Young Jeezy's new single, "F.A.M.E.," spoke on this. With Young Jeezy trying to put together the right album, T.I. blames Def Jam.

T.I. said the situation could be out of Young Jeezy's hands as the people do not know what goes on in the offices of Def Jam.

Watch T.I.'s interview with Power 105.1 below:

DJ Drama and Fred the Godson - "City of God" official trailer [VIDEO]

2011-10-19T16:22:00.000-07:00

Fat Joe ft. Chris Brown - "Another Round"

2011-10-19T16:18:00.000-07:00

Fat Joe recruits Chris Brown for his latest single, "Another Round."

Listen to "Another Round" by Fat Joe ft. Chris Brown below:

Raekwon reflects on Wu-Tang history [VIDEO]

2011-10-19T16:07:00.000-07:00

Kanye West preparing G.O.O.D. Music compilation

2011-10-19T16:02:00.000-07:00

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

The year of 2011 has been a revival for a number of things. Among the revivals have been rap crews. Maybach Music has emerged as one of the top crews in the game. Since 2009, Young Money had been the only real crew in the game.

Now, several rapper-led record labels are forming crews. Kanye West hinted towards joining this frenzy. Recently, on Twitter, West announced a new album. The album is to be a G.O.O.D. Music compilation album.

On Twitter, Kanye West said to expect a G.O.O.D. Music compilation album in 2012.

Drake says he cannot Return to "So Far Gone" style [VIDEO]

2011-10-19T14:54:00.000-07:00

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T.I. and Red Cafe on MTV's "RapFix" [VIDEO]

2011-10-19T14:51:00.000-07:00

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Chris Brown ft. T-Pain - "Niggas in Paris"

2011-10-19T14:47:00.001-07:00

T.I. - "Sway in the Morning Freestyle" [VIDEO]

2011-10-19T14:44:00.000-07:00

Statik Selektah ft. Sean Price and Termanology - "Population Control"

2011-10-19T14:42:00.001-07:00

T.I. settles problems with Peter Rosenberg of Hot 97 [VIDEO]

2011-10-19T14:26:00.001-07:00

Wale performing "That Way" in Chicago [VIDEO]

2011-10-19T14:11:00.000-07:00

Soulja Boy speaks on His Arrest [VIDEO]

2011-10-19T14:06:00.000-07:00

Rick Ross cancels Performance at Georgia State University

2011-10-19T14:02:00.000-07:00

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

After having his first seizure, Rick Ross still wanted to continue his tour of performances. But, after having another seizure and the reaction from his fans and friends, Rick Ross cancelled a few of his shows. Rick Ross has now decided to cancel additional shows.

Rick Ross was scheduled to continue his tour, going to Georgia State University. But, Ross has decided to take additional time off to heal himself. A representative for GSU said they were disappointed by Ross being unable to appear, but they understood.

A number of people have expressed concern about Rick Ross health, including his Maybach Music team and DJ Khaled. Even 50 Cent, a longtime Rick Ross foe, offered advice. When he returns to form, however, Rick Ross said he will take the game over.

B.o.B. ft. Playboy Tre and Meek Mill - "Epic"

2011-10-19T13:33:00.001-07:00

Vado ft. Fabolous - "Okay Y'all"

2011-10-19T13:31:00.000-07:00

Vado and Fabolous team up for their latest track, which they call "Okay Y'all."

Listen to "Okay Y'all" by Vado ft. Fabolous below:

Young Jeey - "TM103: Hustlerz Ambition" PSA [VIDEO]

2011-10-19T13:28:00.000-07:00

Young Jeezy TM:103 Public Service Announcement from J-STAR Multimedia on Vimeo.

Lil Wayne discusses Drake's "Take Care"

2011-10-19T13:20:00.000-07:00

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

With Tha Carter IV finally being released, Lil Wayne is now on his mogul status. Currently, Young Money is focused on the release of Take Care, the second album from Drake. Until the album comes out, Drake is keeping things under wraps.

Among the people who have had the chance to hear the new music from Drake is Lil Wayne. Obviously, as the boss of the label Drake records for, Lil Wayne would hear his new music. It was last year when Wayne revealed he did not hear Drake's debut album.

Lil Wayne is in on the ground floor for Drake's second album and he is impressed with the album. However, Wayne admitted he has not heard the entire album. But, of what he heard of the new album, Lil Wayne did enjoy it.

T.I. talks Title of Next Album

2011-10-19T05:13:00.000-07:00

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

In the time since T.I. has been out of prison, he has been releasing music non-stop. Unlike his previous prison release, T.I. seems to be hungrier. While his next album will not come until next year, T.I. is still releasing singles. His big comeback single was the Big K.R.I.T.-assisted, "I'm Flexin."

The song did enough to re-establish T.I., who has recorded tracks with several artists. T.I. also helped give Future a boost when DJ Drama helped him get on the "Magic (remix)." In an effort to get his name back out there, T.I. revealed he may release a mixtape this year.

During an interview with Rolling Stone, T.I. discussed the name of his next album. Currently, Tip is debating between two titles. It is going to be a tough decision, said T.I. T.I. said his album may be titled Kill the King, because the object of Chess is to kill the king. A long time ago, T.I. revealed he was the king of the South. With his recent trouble, T.I. said his next album could also be called Trouble.

Lloyd Banks - "The Cold Corner 2" official cover [PHOTO]

2011-10-19T04:57:00.000-07:00

Jay-Z talks "Lost One" in "Decoded" paperback edition

2011-10-19T04:55:00.000-07:00

One of Jay-Z's most introspective songs was "Lost One." The song deals with a number of issues, including the death of his nephew, Coleek.

Jay-Z decodes the verse below:

[7]/ It’s like having your life restarted / Can’t wait for your child’s life, to be a part of it / So now I’m childlike, waiting for a gift / To return, when I lost you, I lost it // Lose one, let go to get one / Left one, lose some to win some [Colleek, I lost one] / Sorry I’m a champion, Colleek, you’re a champion / I lost one /

7 Just when you’re on the verge of giving up hope and losing faith, the universe reveals unexpected consolations. My nephew’s girlfriend was just a couple months pregnant when he died, which none of us knew, maybe not even him. But the son she gave birth to looked just like his father, like Colleek reborn. The last verse is the most powerful example of the paradox of the song’s chorus, that even the greatest loss holds the possibility of redemption.