Here we go again!!  Apparently the D-BO of Detroit, Trick Trick is at it again.  Trick Trick has long been known as a Hip Hop gatekeeper in Detroit either through music or literally not letting in artists he feels disrespect his native city.  Now, Trick may have a new artist to lay the “No Fly Zone” over. Recently releasing his “Fire Squad” song, which takes a shot at Eminem, among other rappers, J. Cole may have gotten himself in trouble with Trick Trick.  During the track, Cole raps:  “History repeats itself and that’s just how it goes,” then follows up with, “Same way that these rappers always bite each other’s flows / Same thing that my nigga Elvis did with rock ‘n’ roll / Justin Timberlake, Eminem and then Macklemore.”

On Instagram, Marv O’Neal posted a picture of a recent Facebook status he made about the situation, questioning J. Cole’s motives. Trick commented on it saying “He ain’t poppin “Shit Shit” is he?????  I will lock the gate on that nigga!”  He also said Cole was building “himself an ass Whippin.”  Earlier this year it was reported that Trick Trick imposed the so-called “No Fly Zone” on Rick Rossbecause he felt Ross never collaborates with artists from The D. The term stems from a song Trick did featuring Royce Da 5’9 of the same name.

I wonder what’s next, with all the drama that is going on in Ferguson and other cities around the world, you would think something like this wouldn’t be worth the press. But then again where are our priorities at right now.

Eminem is back at it… sitting atop the Billboard Rap Albums Chart.  Let’s see how long he can hold off Rick Ross’ “Hood Billionaire”, that debuts at #2.

According to NBC 10, Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel has been shot after an apparent fight outside a Jersey Shore home.  His attorney believes the rapper was not the intended target.

The shooting happened around 9:45 a.m. outside Sigel’s home along the 800 block of Spruce Avenue in Pleasantville, New Jersey, police said.  Sigel, whose real name is Dwight Grant, was hit in the back, according to his attorney Fortunato Perri, Jr.  He was taken to a hospital in critical condition and is currently in surgery.

The 40-year-old rapper was released from federal prison in August after serving a two-year sentence for tax evasion. Sigel was formerly signed to Jay-Z’s Roc-A-Fella Records before the two rappers broke ties.

This Friday is dedicated to Hip Hop… Diamond D & Pharoahe lace this boom bap… so twist your cap back… and bop down the block… with a nod that’ll make your neck crack… I think I still got it!!! Check for Diamond’s new release “The Diam Piece”

Billboard dedicated their “Throwback Thursday” to Suge Knight’s diss of P. Diddy at the first Source Awards.  I happened to be in the building that evening at the Paramount NYC.

After Lil Wayne took to Twitter to air his frustration with Birdman and Cash Money Records on Thursday (Dec. 4), Pusha T replied directly and invited him to come over to GOOD Music, meanwhile playing off when Suge Knight dissed Diddy.

Let’s not forget Snoop had to get on the Mic and the East Coast West Coast battle… beef… whatever you want to call it… got going…

The meaning of Hip Hop collabo has changed quite a bit over the years… Once known as a treat to the Hip Hop consumer… the Hip Hop collabo has become the norm in today’s Hip Hop… Albums are littered with features… they are no longer collabo’s… There have been great collaborations in Hip Hop over the years… and Khari Digital will break down 10 in a Hip Hop Collabo Series… not greatest… just 10 that had meaning to the game and still resonate throughout the Hip Hop community today… Today we feature GangStar who teamed up with Nice & Smooth to give us the classic “DWYCK”… RIP Guru

Back when Iggy Azalea and A$AP Rocky first came on the scene, Iggy tattooed the words “Live Love A$AP” on her fingers as an ode to her man (since it was the title of his mixtape.) When things didn’t work out, however, she crossed out the “A$AP”. She need up spazzing out on the media for focusing their attention on it. It was the talk on blog posts everywhere.

Clearly she didn’t enjoy the subject being a topic of conversation, and I’m willing to bet it’s because she was probably still a little salty over it. She eventually opened up about the situation with Complex Magazine, discussing the tattoo, whether she regrets the relationship and just how serious they were.

Iggy Stated… “I’d date somebody in the industry again, but the number one thing I regret saying publicly is that I fucking loved Rakim,” Iggy said of the relationship. She elaborated:

These are the things that happen when you say you love somebody in the media: Every person that person’s ever had sex with, who would still like to have sex with them, will say what a lame bitch you are. Every person who’s ever had sex with me, who wants to have sex with me still, will say how wack the guy is. Then, everybody who has an ulterior motive business-wise is gonna come at us and tell us every reason why we shouldn’t fuck with each other. Little seeds get planted. “Does she really love you? Did she say that because she’s using you for attention? You should be dating a black girl.” Blogs do voting polls: “Do you think they’re a good couple or not?” I fucking hated that. It’s not a song. It’s a relationship, and you’re not in it, by the way. It’s so sick to me. Also, you can never go out because people will take pictures of you or talk about what you’re doing, or if you’re having a fight. You’ll never be able to enjoy yourself in the capacity of a normal fucking human being ever again.

That’s kind of a lie, seeing how very public she is with Nick Young these days, but we get what she meant.

Did she regret the tat, though?  Iggy Continued…

I’ve never regretted it. I fucking loved him. I know he loved me, too. I felt like he was somebody I could count on who loved me for being me, and I don’t want to forget that. I would sacrifice a quarter of a pinky for those memories. That’s why I didn’t cross it out all the way, because if I’d covered it up all the way, that says I’m embarrassed. You shouldn’t be ashamed of the trials of becoming an adult. I wanted people to know I’m free for more possible love interests, but also not ashamed.

Welp, looks like that was a bit inaccurate too, as it appears she’s had it lasered off, judging by these paparazzi photos taken outside of a doctor’s office yesterday. Hey, things change when you fall in love, right?

[NEW YORK, NY – December 2nd, 2014] After, building a substantial buzz with his chart topping hit single, “Awwsome“, D.C. rapper SHY GLIZZY released his newest project, LAW 3 to streaming partners and digital retailers under his own label, Glizzy Gang and 300 Entertainment, today, December 2nd, 2014.  “I don’t really like maintaining the expected, so on every project I’m going to show you my growth,” said SHY GLIZZY. “After listening to LAW 3, people will know who’s the king of D.C..”

Outlets like Complex have already notified SHY GLIZZY fans and D.C. music lovers alike that LAW 3 is definitely a project to “look out for” from the Glizzy Gang CEO. After attending, an exclusive listening event in NYC, XXL Magazine stated that much of the music “show[s] off Shy’s distinct style that blends singing and rapping with his unique voice.” With stand out singles like “Celebration,” “Awwsome Remix,” and “What U Talkin Bout,” the 15 track mixtape features appearances from rappers: Bobby Shmurda, A$AP Rocky, 2 Chainz, Migos, Young Dolph, and numerous Glizzy Gang affiliates. The star studded rap line-up is accompanied with an even equally impressive set of established producers such as ZayToven [Usher, Future, Nicki Minaj], Young Chop [Big Sean, Pusha T, Meek Mill, Diddy], Doughboy Beatz [Jeezy, Gucci Mane, Lil Boosie], K.E. on the Track [Jay Z, Rick Ross, Chris Brown], and many more.

LAW 3‘s first official single, “Awwsome Remix” featuring A$AP Rocky and 2 Chainz had to be SHY GLIZZY‘s most anticipated track off the LAW 3 mixtape. After debuting on The Fader, Billboard called the remastered song produced by E.A. Glizzy “giddily unhinged.” Stereogum described A$AP Rocky and 2 Chainz’s appearances as “blending in beautifully with the sinister glint of the beat.”

Over the Thanksgiving weekend, SHY GLIZZY treated his loyal fans to a new release, “What U Talkin Bout,” which The Fader called, “hard hitting” and StupidDope.com referred to as “another intense, menacing, and street shaking offering from the wordsmith.” On November 13th, SHY delivered his signature party sound with his anticipated collaboration with “Hot N***a’s” Bobby Shmurda on “Celebration,” which debuted on RapRadar.com. “Celebration” featuring Bobby Shmurda seamlessly highlights Shmurda and GLIZZY‘s energetic rap chemistry as SHY dominates the chorus with his trademark sound and Shmurda delivers a gritty verse reflective of his Brooklyn roots. Barrelhouse Brooklyn called this collaboration “[SHY’s] best so far.”

While introducing the masses to the new music from his new mixtape, LAW 3, SHY GLIZZY also reminded his fans of his critically acclaimed February release, Young Jefe with the remix to his popular track “White Girl” featuring 2014 XXL Freshman, Lil Durk and his new music video, “John Wall” featuring Lil Mouse just for his fans’ enjoyment.

“Shy GLizzy and Drama-it’s a no-brainer,” says DJ Drama about the first Gangsta Grillz collaboration between the pair. “If Drama hosts your tape everybody knows you’re official,” says GLIZZY.

SHY GLIZZY‘s mixtape LAW 3 hosted by DJ Drama is available now for download on DatPiff and iTunes. Make sure to follow SHY GLIZZY on all his socials to learn more about the DJ Drama hosted project and other exciting news regarding Glizzy Gang.

LOGIC BUILDS ON MOMENTUM OF UNDER PRESSURE’s TOP 5 SOUNDSCAN DEBUT WITH NEWS OF 47-CITY U.S./EUROPE TOUR !

TOUR OPENS JAN. 27^th IN INDIANAPOLIS, INCLUDES PRESTIGE DATES AT WILTERN IN L.A., WEBSTER HALL IN NYC, REGENCY IN SF, AND MORE !

UNDER PRESSURE HAILED AS ONE OF 2014’s BEST RAP ALBUMS, NOMINATED BY MTV NEWS AS “RAP ALBUM OF THE YEAR CONTENDER”!

(Dec. 2, 2014 – New York, NY) Maryland-based rapper Logic keeps the momentum surging after the colossal Top 5 Soundscan debut of UNDER PRESSURE (released October 21^st on Def Jam Record­ings), hailed as one the best hip-hop debut albums of the year. Logic will kick off 2015 with a major 47-city tour of the U.S. and Europe, his fourth national headlin­ing tour of the U.S. and his second run in Europe. The tour opens January 27^th in Indianapolis, and will include such notable venues as the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles, Webster Hall in New York City, the Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland, the Riviera Theatre in Chicago, and the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco.

Prior to the release of UNDER PRESSURE, Logic had sold over 50,000 tickets to his performances. He played three national headlining tours off of mixtapes alone – selling out venues including the Wiltern in L.A. and Irving Plaza in New York City. He had also toured inter­nationally, sharing the stage with Kid Cudi, Big Sean, and others.

Raves for UNDER PRESSURE exploded across the media, with Huffington Post crowning it “2014’s Best Hip-Hop Album So Far,” Starpulse concurring with “Rap’s Biggest Triumph Of 2014,” Artist Direct calling it “The Best Debut of 2014,” and MTV News nominat­ing it as “Rap Album Of The Year Contender.” The buzz around Logic landed him a perform­ance in November on NBC’s The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, Logic’s national television debut.

The week before Jimmy Fallon, Logic opened up to USA Today’s “On The Verge” with an in-depth interview that “confirmed his rise from hot underground prospect to national hip-hop star.” Said Logic, “I wanted to keep [the album] musical but still very hip-hop. It’s very humbling to know that because of this album I’m reaching people that I didn’t have an opportunity to reach before.” For Logic’s work ethic, sense of competition, his affection for Frank Sinatra, and more, go to http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2014/11/09/on-the-verge-logic-hip-hop-under-pressure/18557047/

24-year old Logic was signed to Def Jam in 2013 by Executive Vice President of A&R, No I.D. (who went on to serve as executive producer of UNDER PRESSURE). The 2013 signing coincided with XXL magazine naming Logic to its ‘Freshman 10’ list, a highly competi­tive annual survey that showcases the brightest young up-and-coming personalities in hip-hop. Logic joined a notable lineup that included Ab-Soul, Action Bronson, Angel Haze, Dizzy Wright, Joey Bada$$, Kirko Bangz, Schoolboy Q, Travi$ Scott, Trinidad James, and (named as the “11th Freshman”), Chief Keef.

A broken home, a dysfunctional family, skirmishes with drugs, and life on the streets conspired to shape Logic’s graphic, hardcore flow. His influences run from Wu-Tang Clan, the Roots, A Tribe Called Quest, and Nas, to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Miles Davis. At the same time, he was profoundly influenced by the life and times of Frank Sinatra, whose histories and movies were a part of Logic’s youth as his mother exposed him to the original Rat Pack leader. In turn, Logic named his own crew of close associates the RATTPack (as in “Real All The Time”), including his producers, his manager, and close fellow rappers..

Logic’s clips have collected more than 30 million views since 2010. His Young Sinatra mixtape trilogy began in 2011, with the release of Young Sinatra, featuring the single and viral video “All I Do.” Young Sinatra: Undeniable arrived in 2012, featuring “The Spotlight.” Young Sinatra: Welcome to Forever was released in 2013, containing tracks produced by No I.D., Don Cannon, Arthur McArthur, Swiff D, C-Sick, Kevin Randolph, and 6ix.

“So many people think they can rap,” Logic said on the VMG website, “and they just want a deal and the glitz and the glamour and the women but they don’t understand that all I do and want to do is rhyme. I engineer, mix, master, record, produce all of my own music and I think I’ve sacrificed so much from my relationships to my friendships to my family; I’ve literally sacrificed my entire life and I’m honest.”

In case you didn’t know, December 1st was Worlds AIDS Day. There was a concert in Times Square with performances by Carrie Underwood, U2 with Chris Martin and Bruce Springsteen, and of course Mr. Kanye West!  He hit the stage performing a variety of hits ranging from his College Dropout album all the way to the Yeezus album. Kanye took a bite out of the Big Apple last night with his performance. The concert has been established to raise awareness of AIDS and fund research for a cure.  Bank of America and The (RED) charity hosted the event.