Diddy surprises at # 1 with $735 Million
The Dr. is not doing too bad either at # 2 with $700 Million
Jay Z comes in at # 3 with $550 Million
At # 4… 50 has far more than his 50 cent moniker… $155 Million in the bank…
Birdman shouldn’t feel bad coming in last on this list… # 5 with $150 Million
Guest Stars and Performers for New Season Also Include Ne-Yo, Fabolous, Pete Wentz, Fetty Wap, T-Pain, A$AP Ferg, Nick Young, French Montana, Fat Joe, Rae Sremmurd and Ty Dolla $ign
MTV2 Launches #BestofWNO Social Voting Competition to Determine Fans’ Favorite Moments from 10 Years of “Wild ‘N Out”
New York, NY (April 30, 2015) – MTV2 today announced that its highest-rated series ever, “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out,” will return to the network for a seventh season summer run with 12 all-new episodes beginning Wednesday, June 10 at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT. The season seven premiere night will feature two all-new episodes, as a new slate of special guests and performers will take the stage for the hit series that mixes lightning fast comedic improv, head-to head competition and cutting edge entertainment where only the funniest survive. Four additional episodes of the seventh season will air later in 2015.
“Everybody needs to get ready for what is without a doubt the best, wildest, and funniest season in ‘Wild ‘N Out’ history,” said Nick Cannon. “When we taped the new season, the studio audience in New York went crazy and I know the fans at home watching will feel the same. As we celebrate 10 years of ‘Wild ‘N Out’ this year, we’ll continue to add to the show’s immense legacy with the biggest names in comedy and music.”
The incredible roster of celebrity guests and performers for season seven includes Kevin Hart, Jordin Sparks, Shaquille O’Neal, Snoop Dogg, Ne-Yo, Zendaya, Fabolous, Pete Wentz, Fetty Wap, T-Pain, A$AP Ferg, Nick Young, French Montana, Fat Joe, Rae Sremmurd, Ty Dolla $ign, Migos, Mack Wilds, DJ Drama, Ray J, Lil Duval, O.T. Genasis, Tommy “Tiny” Lister, Dej Loaf, K Camp and the hosts of Power 105’s The Breakfast Club.
2015 also marks the 10th anniversary of the first “Wild ‘N Out” premiere in 2005. In order to celebrate the milestone, MTV2 today is launching #BestofWNO, a social voting competition across several platforms to determine fans’ favorite moments from the first six seasons of the show. From April 30 through May 6, seven different categories will be voted on by fans: “Favorite All-Star” (showcased via GIFs on MTV2 Twitter); “Favorite Game” (showcased via video on MTV2 Instagram); “Favorite Wildstyle Moment” (showcased via video on MTV2 YouTube); “Favorite Wild ‘N Out Girl” (showcased via photos on MTV2 Instagram); “Favorite Wild ‘N Out Song” (showcased via video on MTV2 Tumblr); “Favorite Cast Member” (showcased via photos on “Wild ‘N Out” Facebook); and “Wildest Moment” (showcased via video on MTV2 Vine). The winners of each competition will be featured on MTV2 in the days leading up to the season seven premiere.
“Wild ‘N Out” is hosted by Nick Cannon, who is head of the highly successful multi-media company NCredible Entertainment, which produces a myriad of TV and film projects. In addition to “Wild ‘N Out,” Cannon also stars in NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” and BET’s “Real Husbands of Hollywood.”
MTV2 achieved its highest-rated quarter in its nearly 20-year history during Q1 of 2015, extending its streak of seven consecutive quarters of year over year growth. MTV2’s first quarter success was driven by original hit series “Guy Code” and “Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out,” each of which was watched by more than 15 million viewers. Showing no signs of slowing down, the network kicked off Q2 with new improv comedy series “MTV2’s Joking Off,” which ranks as one of the top shows in its time period for Teens and Male Teens since its April 1 premiere.
“Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ‘N Out” is Executive Produced by Nick Cannon and Michael Goldman for NCredible Entertainment. Nile Evans serves as Show Runner and Executive Producer. Chris McCarthy, Paul Ricci and Candida Boyette-Clemons are Executive Producers for MTV2.
For more information, visit MTV2.com
About MTV2
MTV2 is a leading male-minded lifestyle brand for the Millennial generation. Distributed in more than 80 million homes, it’s the No. 1 channel for males 12-34 among networks available in under 90 million homes. MTV2’s programming is fueled by comedic originals, music and cultural commentary that is curated with its audience. As a sibling network of MTV, MTV2 is an incubator and proving ground for rising young comedians, musicians and entertainers. MTV2 is a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIAB), one of the world’s leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms.
“Make Room” Features Killer Versus From Sheek Louch And Joell Ortiz
Legendary artist and producer Erick Sermon, from the iconic Hip Hop group EPMD, has released the first single from his upcoming solo album, E.S.P. (Erick Sermon Perception). The new single, “Make Room,” features New York spitters, Sheek Louch and Joell Ortiz over a hard-hitting beat produced by Sermon.
“I felt that Hip Hop was making a come back. Hip Hop was in a bad place for a while, and even though NY was making records, the records were not New York, at least to me it wasn’t,” said Erick Sermon. “I made this record when I was in Berlin and I had it for a minute and then I thought we need a rally like this now; I made the phone call to Sheek Louch and Joell Ortiz.”
“Out of all the celebrities that I know, as far as an immediate response, Sheek and Joell Ortiz are always there,” explained Sermon. “I worked with them before on the Hard Knock Life album. For “Make Room,” I wanted emcees that were going to represent. Sheek Louch did one of the best verses of his career. It showcases them and it showcases NY and it’s a big record. You can’t front on this. The beats, the rhymes the chorus, its a NY Hip Hop record.”
“Make Room” is available on the iTunes music store at https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/make-room-feat.-sheek-louch/id985849630
“Cosmic Slop is a beat I made that gave me a feeling of cruising down the highway on a very nice day or night in the summertime seeing all kinda people outside enjoying themselves. The video just gives you a lil knowledge on the vibes I was feeling when i was making the track“- Pete Rock
Today, we get a rare glimpse into the world of Pete Rock in his new video for the song Cosmic Slop. Secluded in a room, alone with his MPC, Pete sits down and does what he does best, what he has earned his reputation as a legend from, what he loves: making beats. The new video premiered today at Rolling Stone (here). Pete captures the signature swing and sway that came to be the standard for hiphop production for a generation. Don’t mistake the style for simple. The meticulousness of Pete Rock’s craft can be heard in the nuances of the production- the elegant, tactile side of production.The new album comes out June 23rd on Mello Music Group
The Documentary/Screening:
Til Infinity is an in-depth documentary on the legendary Bay Area hip-hop group Souls of Mischief, featuring the crew’s journey to their landmark ’93 Til Infinity album. Til Infinity will be making its New York screening debut at the New York City International Film Festival on Friday, May 1, having been previously screened at events such as the Pan-African Film Fest, while being the winner of Best Local Film at the San Francisco Black Film Festival last year.
Directed by Oakland filmmaker/life-long Souls of Mischief fan Shomari Smith, Til Infinity celebrates the 20-year anniversary of ’93 Til Infinity, offering a retrospective look at the famed project with commentary from hip-hop notables such as A Tribe Called Quest‘s Phife Dawg, Dilated People‘s Rakaa Iriscience, Talib Kweli, Yasiin Bey (Mos Def), Robert Bobbito Garcia, award-winning writer Thembisa S. Mshaka, Snoop Lion (Snoop Dogg), A&R rep Dante Ross, radio and television icon DJ Sway, and more. Til Infinity shows Souls of Mischief in a way never seen before, with the members discussing their early creative process and sharing personal stories about each track on the album, as well as the decision to go independent as one of the only hip-hop groups to walk away from a major record label while owning their publishing rights.
“I have spent a great amount of my life following hip-hop culture as a fan and supporter of the music,” says director Shomari Smith. “It only made sense to feel a connection to the music of a group of guys who grew up in my neighborhood in East Oakland, California and attended my same schools. This group was the Souls Of Mischief.” As part of the larger collective of MC’s, producers, and DJ’s known as Hieroglyphics, Souls of Mischief continue making strides in the Bay Area hip-hop scene with a style and energy all their own. Their story is one of brotherhood, loyalty, perseverance, and innovation. Til Infinity captures that essence, inspiring audiences to stay course and follow their passions. Catch the New York screening debut on Friday, May 1 at Helen Mills Theater.
Watch the Til Infinity trailer: https://vimeo.com/82755755
The Background:
Founded in 1997 in Oakland, California, Hiero Imperium Records was founded by artists Del The Funky Homosapien, Casual, Pep Love, Domino, and the group Souls of Mischief, consisting of members A-Plus, Opio, Phesto and Tajai. After releasing albums on several major labels, the collective established their own independent Hieroglyphics Imperium label, website, and merch company in 1997, and are credited as creating the blueprint for independent rap labels. Few other rap collectives have withstood the test of time and are still considered as vibrant, respected, and talented as when they first stepped on the scene 20+ years ago. They are also credited as being one of the first hip hop groups to work with skate, snow, and surf companies . Created by Del the Funky Homosapien, their “third eye logo” is considered the third most recognized music logo according to Rolling Stone Magazine, and has been seen tattooed on dozens of fans all over the world.
Nas announces new album in coming months…
According to Uproxx… The veteran rapper shared the big news at a show in Orlando, Florida over the weekend where he told fans, “2015, new album this summer”…
Furious 7 Soundtrack sits in the #2 spot…
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