Mon 31 Aug 2015
This weekend was one of the more memorable ones — simply due to the fact that Kanye West announced his President bid for the 2020 United States election (and the world believed him). The MTV VMAs set up for an entire week of pure comedy, crazy stories and eye-raising events. Take a look at what you may have missed in the world of click-bait and entertainment to end your month of August. — JR Swish
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Mon 31 Aug 2015
After Young Jeezy announced a new album and debuted a brand new single, his new episode of Magnum Opus also debuted on ComplexTV earlier today (Aug 31).
Speaking with the people who really made the record help transform Jeezy from your average dopeboy to a household name, the interviews paint the perfect picture of how hard work, dedication, hustle and timing were the key ingredients to the hit. DJ Drama, Akon, Shawty Redd, Bu, the Snowman himself and more all tell tale of the life changing record. Must see TV here.
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Mon 31 Aug 2015
Travi$ Scott’s new album Rodeo is right around the corner and he’s got some shows planned after the effort drops. Today on Instagram, he announced “Days After The Rodeo” pop-up shows that will take place in cities like New York, San Diego, Houston, Berkley and Santa Ana to coincide with the project. Make sure you catch him if you’re any of the cities mentioned. If not, he’ll still be on tour with The Weeknd.
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Mon 31 Aug 2015
Jeezy isn’t the only one closing out the summer strong. The Snowman’s Def Jam labelmate Rick Ross hits the streets with a new record today, “Foreclosures.” MMG’s biggest boss collaborates with the production team responsible for a long list of rap classics in his catalogue, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League.
Their protégé 8 Bars also co-produced the record, that’s set to appear on Rick Ross’ new album Black Dollar dropping September 3.
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Mon 31 Aug 2015
Fat Trel is dedicating one to all his closest homies on the track “My Bruvas,” which is taken from his recently released Georgetown mixtape. The single got a video treatment from the DMV native and in the clip, he’s paying homage to all his brothers, giving them a bit of camera time as well.
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Mon 31 Aug 2015
The Weeknd celebrated the release of his new album Beauty Behind The Madness with a concert in his hometown of Toronto last week. The XO singer returned to The Mod Club, the location of his first-ever show four years ago, performing in front of a sold-out intimate crowd of 700 people.
The concert was filmed for the latest installment of VEVO Presents, where the singer gave live renditions of past favorites “High For This” and “House of Balloons,” plus new records off BBTM like “Tell Your Friends,” “The Hills,” and the No. 1 smash-hit “Can’t Feel My Face.”
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Mon 31 Aug 2015
“I’m a good person. I’m not a racist. I made one horrible mistake,” this was just one of Hulk Hogan’s pleas after he was caught using the N-word and racist remarks on a private video.
Today (Aug 31), the disgraced professional wrestling star appeared on The Today Show for his first public interview since the scandal became public. According the Hulkster, an extreme argument with his daugther Brooke triggered his rant.
“My anger was directed towards Brooke. It wasn’t a racial slur against him. If anyone was going to kick me to the curb or have nothing to do with me, it would be my daughter. She came to me with nothing but love and said, ‘Dad, I love you so much.’”
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Mon 31 Aug 2015
Atlanta always shows love each other, artist wise, and ILOVEMAKONNEN is no stranger to collaborating with new talent. On “Trust Me Danny,” he linked with producer Danny Wolf and turns up at a club with plenty of women and his crew. Drinks and smoke is definitely being passed around, as well as an assortment of drugs, which can be assumed by the hazed out vibe of the clip.
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Mon 31 Aug 2015
Jeezy will be releasing his sixth solo LP later this year on Friday, November 13. Shortly after making the announcement in a written letter to his fans, the CTE rapper drops off the new single “God.” Produced by TM-88 and Southside, listen below.
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Mon 31 Aug 2015
Talib Kweli released a surprise album to the shock of fans, who will always welcome new tunes from the BKMC. Today, Kweli releases the video for the effort, which features Cassper Nyovest, as the two rap inside currency from all over the world. They both take a strong stance against the paper, giving their take why in the song.
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