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Freddie Gibbs left some hip-hop fans scratching their heads as he took to Twitter to praise Jeezy, whose tensions with Gibbs date back to Freddie’s departure from the Snowman’s CTE record label in 2012. “Jeezy like 2Pac to me,” Gibbs wrote. Considering he didn’t provide any further explanation, some were confused by the comparison. One Twitter user said more info was necessary, writing, “I […]
CPO Boss Hogg, real name Vince Edwards, has passed away. His death was confirmed by rapper E-A-Ski and journalist Chad Kiser. CPO was previously signed to Death Row Records. It’s unknown how the Compton, California native died, though, according to his Instagram, he was dealing with some health issues. Ambrosia For Heads reports that CPO also […]
Nothing has been the same since the ATLiens landed with their debut album Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik in the early ‘90s. Living up to their name, Outkast’s arrival was an invasion of New York-dominated hip-hop, and they received an onslaught of boos when they accepted their ‘95 Source Award for Best New Rap Group. The South had somethin’ to […]
Snoop Dogg thinks that Death Row Records would be a lot different if he were in charge. And as he’s heard, that day may come soon. The legendary West Coast MC caught up with Gillie Da Kid and Wallo on a new episode of Million Dollaz Worth of Game Sunday, and explained that he thinks he […]
ComplexCon returns to Long Beach Nov. 6 – 7 with hosts J. Balvin and Kristen Noel Crawley, performances by A$AP Rocky and Turnstile, and more shopping and drops. Secure your spot while tickets last! Buy tickets DJ Quik is understandably unhappy about new accusations from Keefe D, who says Quik was involved in the Notorious […]
Spotify and the Ringer joined forces for No Skips With Jinx and Shea earlier this year, and now the music show has returned. Hosted by Shea Serrano and Brandon “Jinx” Jenkins, the show focuses on a different album each episode with a deep dive on rap records considered to be classic. Discussing everything from the production that […]
Los Angeles MC Gonzoe has reportedly been shot and killed in Seattle, according to TMZ. The 45-year-old rapper, named Ronald Moore, was a member of the Outlawz and close affiliate of Tupac up until his death in 1996. Gonzoe was reportedly shot three times near a Shell gas station in the city shortly before heading inside the […]
Dj Critical Hype’s blend tapes have paired André 3000 with Tyler, The Creator, Drake with 9th Wonder, and J. Cole with The Neptunes, but his new mashup is the first time two of the West Coast’s most impactful hip-hop artists have had the chance to meet. All Eyez on Nipsey, Cricial Hype’s latest work, meshes some of Nipsey Hussle’s […]
Five years after claiming that 2Pac and the Notorious B.I.G. were overrated, Lil Yachty shared what he learned from the experience with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe in an April interview. “I never meant to disrespect. I was just being honest,” the 23-year-old rapper told Lowe. “I didn’t have no media training, right? All I knew was to be an honest person. So someone asked me about […]
The Weeknd has made it abundantly clear how he feels about the Grammys over the past few months. The “Blinding Lights” artist was shut out from the nominations completely, and has since boycotted the institution “because of the secret committees.” TMZ reports that 2Pac’s brother Mopreme Shakur says Pac would have had the Weeknd’s back throughout the situation […]
