Wiz Khalifa is now facing a lawsuit because one of the not so popular rappers by the name of Max Warren claims that Wiz Khalifa took the concept behind his song “Black & Yellow” from his 2007 track “Pink & Yellow”. Max Warren from Pennsylvania expects Wiz Khalifa to pay him $2,375,000.
There’s a lot to talk about as far the world of rap. We can talk about the albums that have dropped lately or the latest chart topping songs and albums. But within the past week or so there have been death rumors of some of the world’s best known icons.
Dwight Myers, more popularly known as Heavy D was laid to rest on Friday, November 18 after passing on at the age of 44 due to complications from pneumonia, per family reports. The homegoing services were held at Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, New York. Heavy D made Mount Vernon famous with his hit song Money Earnin' Mount Vernon early on in his career.
The Astronomical Kid a.k.a. Astro has gained millions of fans at the tender age of 14. He made his first television appearance last month as a contestant of the X Factor. The X Factor is a talent competition that was created by ex Idol judge Simon Cowell. The grand prize is a cool five million dollars to the winning act. The show was quite an international success and is proving to be just as popular with the United States audience.
When Brian Bradley walked on the stage he was quickly scrutinized by the panel of judges whose first thoughts may have been regarding his young age and then his talent as a rapper. Astro confused the audience when he seemed to focus an attack on Simon. His attention grabbing antics drew live and television audiences to the edges of their seats and eventually on their feet as he performed his original song "Stop Looking at My mom."
He has the air of an individual older that his 14 years. He is mature and focused on what he wants to do and he is unwavering in he style that he has. His stage presence is amazing and he is simply fun to watch. He has fun on that stage. I can only imagine that pressure that he may feel as he performs in from of millions every week and most importantly, his mom.
His lively performances made LA Reid's decision to push him into his top 12 easily. He remains in the competition as the only rap act. We wish you good luck Astro! America loves you!
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Mixed in among the myriad protesters in New York yesterday was none other than Kanye West himself. While some might immediately be skeptical that such a move might be more of a publicity stunt than an act of solidarity, it doesn't seem like Kanye was in it for the attention. Read more about Kanye West Makes Appearance at Occupy Wall Street
Most rappers don't accompany themselves on guitar while rapping, but Shad is a pro multitasker. Check out the slow, reflective, and awfully sad "A Story No One Told".
Most folks probably know Donald Glover best as Troy on NBC's sleeper hit Community. He also performs as a solo rap artist under the name Childish Gambino. His single "Freaks and Geeks" stands as a fantastic intersection of hip hop and nerd culture. I don't believe I'd heard getting laid described in Batman mythology terms before but there you go. The video features Donald running around a warehouse like a hyperactive ten-year-old in a red hoodie. Great stuff all around.
MED seems like a guy whose been past over one too many times. This track isn't brand spanking new - there is a pending album, though. Everything from the production MED chooses to the vaguely soulsonic hook to his raps, it all works. Maybe it will commercially. Read more about MED - "Where I'm From" (Video)
After praising Blu for achievements dating a few years back doesn't seem to have panned out for me. Hopefully, "ThExplaNation" isn't representative of Blu's upcoming disc. I'd be bummed out. Read more about Blu - "ThExplaNation" (Video)