Tag Archives: Kanye West

Video: Kanye West Performs “Black Skinhead” & “New Slaves” on SNL

Sunday, May 19th, 2013


After premiering “New Slaves” on 66 buildings worldwide, Kanye West makes his appearance on Saturday Night Live! He performs two new tracks off his upcoming album, Yeezus and it’s definitely a new Kanye. He kicked off the night with “Black Skinhead,” wearing a black leather jacket – channeling his inner rock star. For his next performance, he performs “New Slaves,” wearing a more relaxed fit; a black scoop-neck. Hit the jump to watch both of his performances.

Here’s a spoiler, the studio version to “New Slaves” features Frank Ocean!

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Video: Kanye West Debuts New Song in 66 Buildings!

Friday, May 17th, 2013


Before his Saturday Night Live appearance, Kanye West pull the ultimate marketing tactic and premiers his new song “New Slaves” on 66 buildings throughout North America, Europe, and Australia! Downtown Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and the Hollywood area were taken over by Kanye. The video was quite simple; a black-and-white clip of Ye rapping to the camera, but the message was strong! Hit the jump to watch his video.

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New Video: Ray-J Ft. Bobby Brackins – “I Hit It First”

Monday, April 29th, 2013


As much as Ray-J disagrees, he really pays tribute to ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian on, “I Hit It First.” He gets a Kim K look alike and takes a stroll down memory lane on the visuals capturing their infamous sex tape, a mock reality TV show and even mentions her famous butt. Don’t be surprised if Kanye hits you with a diss on his next track, Ray-J. Hit the jump to watch the clip below.

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New Music: Pusha T – “Numbers on the Boards”

Thursday, April 11th, 2013


Don’t let the artwork for this track fool you. Pusha T drops a banger following Jay-Z‘s track, “Open Letter.” G.O.O.D. music head, Kanye West released the track and tweeted, “Our family Hov brought that real hip hop shit this morning so me and Pusha wanna keep that feeling going.” Hit the jump to listen to the joint below.

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New Music: Mos Def – “The Light Is Not Afraid of The Dark”

Sunday, April 7th, 2013


Yasiin Bey, a.k.a. Mos Def, releases his unreleased Kanye West-produced track, “The Light Is Not Afraid of The Dark.” A few weeks ago he performed the track and today we get the original version that was recorded during the Tru3 Magic sessions. This is the Kanye we need back! Hip-hop heads, you’re welcome, listen below.

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#TELLAFRIEND Artist of the Week: Casey Veggies – “Faces”

Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013


We’re taking things back to the west coast this week, this week for our #TELLAFRIEND Artist of the Week with Casey Veggies! This guy has grown a strong buzz on his own; he first caught our attention back in 2011 when he was still in high school and part of OFWGKTA. Since then he’s branched out, graduated high school (with a live coverage from MTV at Crenshaw High), launched his own brand with Peas and Carrots International, just to name a few. Hit the jump to get familiar with a young king from the west, Casey Veggies.

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Video: Justin Timberlake Hosts and Performs on ‘SNL’

Sunday, March 10th, 2013


Talk about hitting two birds with one stone, Justin Timberlake hosted and performed on Saturday Night Live, this past weekend and shut it all the way down. He brought out Jay-Z for his “Suit & Tie” performance and even freestyled a line for Kanye, who dissed the track at his London show. Justin hit ‘Ye with, “my hit’s so sick got rappers acting dramatic.” He also spoofed Trinidad James$ “All Gold Everything,” hilarious! Hit the jump to the full episode.

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[Update] Video: MTV’s ‘Hottest MCs In The Game Vlll’

Thursday, March 7th, 2013


MTV‘s, Hottest MCs In The Game Vlll, is back with fresh list! A show where you have a round table discussion with some of the best hip-hop minds on MTV, debate about some of your favorite artist. We have the entire list of artists that made it on this year from Meek Mill to Kanye West to Rick Ross. Who surpassed who and who didn’t make the list? G.O.O.D. Music really showed up on this list, we’ll leave it at that. Hit jump to see the who made the list.

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Video: A$AP Rocky Disagrees With His Spot on MTV’s “Hottest MCs In The Game” List

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013


Kanye isn’t the only one bugged out about his place on MTV’s “Hottest MCs In The Game” list, A$AP Rocky has a few words to say. He sits down with my team, the L.A. Leakers and lets us know why he doesn’t agree with his number eight spot and how he should’ve been number one. Where would you have placed A$AP on this list? Hit the jump to hear his reasoning.

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Kanye West Throws Sway Under The Bus And Sway Talks Back!

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013


It looks like Kanye was not too happy about his place on MTV’s “Hottest In The Game” list. Kanye came out at number seven and broke his “don’t do no press” rule on New York’s Hot 97. He called DJ Enuff and spoke on his place and Big Sean‘s place, as well as how he thinks Weezy is the best rapper in the world. Hit the jump to listen to what Sway has to say and to listen to Kanye’s call.

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New Music: Kanye West Ft. Consequence – “Hold On” Remix

Monday, March 4th, 2013


Don’t worry, we were just as surprised as you. Even through all the rants during his concerts, Kanye West still manages to drop a brand new remix for his fans featuring Consequence, “Hold On.” This is definitely a new sound from Kanye, what do you think? Hit the jump to listen to the track.

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Video: Kanye West Rants In Amsterdam

Friday, March 1st, 2013


And the rants continue. While performing at the Heineken Music Hall, Kanye West went on another rant this time tackling brands. Come on, ‘Ye! Could it be the pregnancy getting to him? Hit the jump to watch his lecture.

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