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Russell Wilson Traded To New York Yankees

It's been an unusually slow fseason in baseball. But here's a big name baseball deal that nobody saw coming. Seattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson has been traded to the New York Yankees for future considerations. Apparently, they've been working on the deal for some time. Wilson played minor league ball in 2010 and 2011 while he was also playing college football. He had been the property the Rangers since 2013. Wilson isn't expected to ditch his pads for the diamond. But he will be joining the Yankees for spring training. This also seems like a unique opportunity to sell some...

Wiz Khalifa Drops "Best Life" Song & Video With Sosamann

Wiz Khalifa and Sosamann are just out here tryna live their best life. Taylors asked and they received. Wiz gives us his newest fering featuring Sosamann just one week after giving us "Captain". Produced by Tm88 and directed by Sebastian Maldonado, the video shows the duo busy in the studio. Safe to say Wiz has been cooking and something is on the way very soon! Stay tuned for more, right here, and peep the newest fering below: Taylors, are you rockin with it?

T-Pain Agrees With Quincy Jones That He Botched His Michael Jackson Cover

Quincy Jones dropped multiple bombshells during a recently published interview with Vulture, including his belief the late Michael Jackson was greedy and a thief. Elsewhere, Jones spoke about some the mistakes he’s made throughout his storied career, highlighting the 2010 album, Q: Soul Bossa Nostra. The project features several different artists performing renditions Jones’ music as a tribute to him. “I was not in favor doing it, but the rappers wanted to record something as a tribute to me, where they’d do versions songs that I’d done over my career,” Jones said. “I said to them, ‘Look, you got...

DOOM & Czarface Reveal Release Date For “Czarface Meets Metal Face!” LP

The enigmatic DOOM has a history collaborating with like-minded MCs and producers. After teaming up with Westside Gunn as WestsideDOOM last October, he then signed up to co-produce Bishop Nehru’s forthcoming album Elevators: Act I & II. Now, DOOM has announced a collaborative project with Czarface — Wu-Tang Clan’s Inspectah Deck, 7L and Esoteric — titled Czarface Meets Metal Face! The announcement comes with the album’s inaugural single, “Nautical Depth,” an explosive introduction to the foursome’s collective power. Czarface Meets Metal Face! is expected to arrive on March 30, and features Open Mike Eagle and Jedi Mind Tricks’ Vinnie...

2 Chainz Surprises Fans With "The Play Don’t Care Who Makes It" EP

2 Chainz had been teasing new music on Instagram this week, but even with the advance warning, he still surprised a lot people with the sudden announcement a new EP titled The Play Don’t Care Who Makes It. This marks his first project since last June’s Pretty Girls Like Trap Music. The new EP features four tracks, with YG and Offset guesting on “Proud.” Production comes courtesy June James, T-Minus, Non-Stop Da Hitman 808 Mafia and Street Runnerz. Chainz has been busy since releasing his last full length, which peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200 album chart and hit #12 on DX’s...

Donald Glover Calls Himself "The New Tupac"

Donald Glover considers himself the modern day Tupac, according to a new interview with Esquire. Ahead his next music project, roles in two blockbuster films and the premiere Atlanta‘s second season, Childish Gambino sat down with Esquire to discuss everything from his creative process to the presidential election and fatherhood. Toward the end the interview, after being asked how he views himself, the versatile artist boldly answered, “Do you think Tupac was like, ‘I know exactly who I am?” Glover knows the Tupac comparison is a common one but still made it anyway. “I know everybody likens themselves to Tupac a lot,” he noted. “I am the new Tupac...

Stitches Reportedly Won't Serve Prison Time For Felony Gun Charges

The unmistakable Stitches, the Miami rapper who rocks multiple face tattoos, won’t serve time in prison for felony gun charges, according to TMZ. His attorney struck a plea deal in his case allowing Stitches to complete an intervention program rather than sit behind bars. Legal documents reportedly state the “Brick In Yo Face” viral phenom can’t possess any firearms until he obtains a gun license. He’s also required to complete 25 hours community service and a firearm safety course. Stitches was arrested last January after police found a Glock and two rounds ammunition in his vehicle. Police stopped him after they...

Rich The Kid Debuts On Billboard Hot 100 & Drops "Plug Walk" Single

Ahead the March release his debut album, Rich The Kid’s months-old “New Freezer” single (featuring TDE frontman Kendrick Lamar) finally cracked the Billboard Hot 100, nabbing the #75 spot, thanks in part to a viral dance challenge. The single, released last September, first hit Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart back in December, and is now at its highest position yet, at #36. A few weeks ago, the #NewFreezerChallenge began to pop up on social networks, and the resulting attention has helped translate into 9.1 million U.S. streams and 4,000 downloads, as reported by Billboard. Those numbers are up 43 percent...

Hip Hop Mourns Lovebug Starski's Death

Hip Hop pioneer Lovebug Starski suddenly passed away in Las Vegas on Thursday (February 8), according to multiple social media posts. He was 57. The Bronx native was born in 1960 and was one Hip Hop’s earliest MCs. He’s also one two people who is credited for coining the phrase “Hip Hop.” In 1978, he became a DJ at the Disco Fever Club and released several singles as Little Starsky, including 1979’s “Gangster Rock” and 1981’s “Dancin’ Party People.” Although he never quite got the recognition he deserved, his name is ten mentioned in the same breath as fellow...

Jamie Foxx, 21 Savage & Shaq Highlight The Big Game Experience Party

Minneapolis, MN – Minneapolis’ The Machine Shop held The Big Game Experience, presented by American Airlines and Casper, on February 2. The three-part, day-long Super Bowl LII celebration was chock full sports, music and television stars, complete with a cocktail party hosted by Jamie Foxx, a performance by 21 Savage and a DJ set by NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal — also known as DJ Shaq Diesel. The event started with a private Q&A panel discussion featuring ESPN’s Mike Greenberg and Samantha Ponder as hosts, along with Jerome Bettis and Adam Thielen as guest speakers. The invite-only dinner and cocktail party hosted by...