Wiz Khalifa's Growing Buzz

Wiz Khalifa speaks on his increasing fan base. He talks about his shows, his grind in the studio and clothing line. Can't knock the hustle. Of course there is some weed references. It wouldn't be Wiz if it wasn't.

Wiz Khalifa on KUBE 93's Sound Session from DJ Hyphen on Vimeo.

Justin Bieber: Singer Turned Rapper?

Justin Bieber "freestyles" over Cam'ron and Vado's Speaking In Tongues beat. As much as I want to believe he freestyled this,which I don't, Im only half convinced that he wrote the lyrics by himself. Or most of them. Pretty good for young Justin either way.

No Need To Fear T.I. Is Here

So T.I. is headed back to prison for violating his parole. Only God and T.I. know why he would allow himself to willingly get into trouble again. Before his day in court the rapper just so happens to hear about a man on a building in Atlanta, who was threatening to jump. T.I. made his way to the scene and talked the guy down. It may look like a publicity stunt to try to get his sentenced lessened, or just maybe T.I. is just a good man who finds himself in bad situations. I'm thinking its a little bit of both. Check below for what T.I. had to say about people questioning his sincerity.

BET Top 10 Rapper's of the 21st Century

BET held its first show with Hip-Hop DJ's and producers voting on who are the best in the game.

First and foremost, I feel like this list was rigged from the beginning with the rules. The rules were that the only people allowed to be on this list had to have released their solo album no earlier than 1999. I personally believe this was a vendetta to keep Jay-Z off the list. But it goes without saying that he tops all of these rappers, who in some way, shape or form, have been influenced by him.

The voting criteria that each mc was judged on, which I believe was not abided by, was, flow, lyricism, subject matter, digital swagger, cultural impact, and cream(cash flow).

The bottom half of the list doesn't matter, to me, so much, but the top three is what I feel was greatly misguided. Kanye should have been number one, Em at two, and Wayne at three. But hey what do I know, it wasn't my list nor was I invited to vote.

The list is as follows:

10. Rick Ross

9. Jadakiss

8. Young Jeezy

7. Drake

6. Ludacris

5. T.I.

4. 50 Cent

3. Kanye West

2. Lil Wayne

1. Eminem

'Nuff Respect 2 Rapper Game From N*E*R*D

Pharrell, Chad, and Shay consider Game underrated and the quintessential mc. WOW. That is a heavy proclamation to make. But the Neptunes have only associated themselves with some of the best in the business so maybe whatever Game plans to put out in the near future will excite the rest of us. God knows Game could use a hit album right now.

Cyhi Da Prynce: Royal Flush Mixtape

With the success still buzzing from the BET Hip-Hop Awards Good Music Cypher, Cyhi Da Prynce drops his mixtape, Royal Flush, continuing to let the fans know just why he is the new addition to Good Music.

Shout outs to 2dopeboyz for the link.

Download mixtape here:

http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2010/10/14/cyhi-da-prynce-royal-flush-mixtape/

Lil Wayne Letter #9 From Riker's: "I'm Back"

Below Wayne lets his fans know how he's dealing with the recent move to solitary confinement due to an infraction he had earlier this year. If there is one thing he said that everyone needs to be mindful of its the latter half of the letter: Talent is best nurtured in solitude. Fans can keep that as inspiration in their own lives. But all other rappers should be aware. The self-proclaimed "Best Rapper Alive" will be out soon, and he is still aiming for that spot. A setback is only a setup for a comeback.

What’s poppin?!
By now I’m guessing that you all have heard about my recent relocation to the bing, which is punitive segregation. Basically, no T.V., no radio, no snacks/junkfood, and one phone call a week. This punishment has been handed to me for my earlier MP3 incident. I admit, I fu#ked up and now I must deal with the consequences. As I write this, I only have 25 days left, and it’ll be even less than that when you read this. So honestly, I’m fine. Obviously, this gives me a lot of time to myself and a lot of alone time with my thoughts, which can be creatively dangerous. I do miss being able to hear from my family everyday but once a week will have to suffice. To them, I apologize. I’m still able to receive mail so reading and responding is still a huge part of my day. I’d like to thank everyone that sent me B-Day cards and wishes… that was terrific. You all are wonderful, simply wonderful.
Well anyways, I just wanted you all to know that I’m good and I’ll be good! But at the end of the day, I did it all for music!!! By the way, thanx for downloading the I Am Not A Human Beingalbum. And if you haven’t done so already, please do! And if you have, do so again! When I get out I’m going to put the album in stores and shoot more videos for it. Which songs should I shoot videos to? Also, we will be adding bonus songs and packaging the new Nino Brown DVD with the in store album! You’re welcome.
Talent is best nurtured in solitude… Be home soon!
…Dreaming of being in Greece.

2010 BET Hip-Hop Awards: The Cyphers

For five years BET has attempted, and I use that word loosely, to compile a show to honor the best in Hip-hop of that year. Unfortunately, majority of the show is foolery. But there is one thing that everyone can look forward to....The Cyphers.

First up we have, Wiz Khalifa(thumbs down for Wiz who recycled his rap from a previous song off his mixtape, How Fly. I hope he didn't think his fans weren't going to pick up on this..Shame On You Wiz), Bones Brigante(Bones let it be known why he is the 106 & Park Freestyle Friday Champion, which is the belt he held on his shoulders), Yelawolf( kudos for his captivating fast flow) and Raekwon(though he is the only vet in this cypher, surprisingly, he didn't dominate like he should have).

Next up Tyga, Kuniva, Diamond, and Royce Da 5'9. Respect to Diamond for trying to hold her own in this round. She came up short, but she gets an A for effort. Royce Da 5'9 dropped lines that insist you take a second listen.


This round of the cypher was just ok to me. If anything I felt like Busta Rhymes should have spit something but thats neither here nor there. It probably would have ended like the first cypher with Raekwon, the vets holding back. Reek Da Villain, Zawcain, and Mickey Factz all had decent rhymes, but still a very blah cypher. Almost unworthy of being mentioned.


This next cypher I like to call: The Father's Day Cypher. This was my second favorite cypher and it includes West Coast legend, Ice Cube and his sons and Hip-Hop pioneer, Rev Run and his sons. Rev Run may be the most old school in this round, but I feel like he won, just because he brought us back to the basics.But both fathers are clearly molding some great new comers.


Last but certainly not least: the GOOD MUSIC CYPHER. This is the circle of winners. Everyone held their own. Kanye's squad, decked in their Rosewood attire ripped this beat effortlessly, with out breaking a sweat in their suits.Good Music. The movement lives.

Waka Flocka Flamed At BET Exec Stephen Hill

Following the taping of this year's BET Hip-Hop Awards, up and coming Atlanta heavy-hitter, Waka Flocka Flame and BET Executive Vice President, Stephen Hill, had some beef grilling between them. Check below to see what Waka had to say to Funkmaster Flex during an interview on Hot 97.

60 Minutes: Eminem

Your favorite rapper's list of favorite rappers most likely includes this man. That is assuming your favorite rapper has any sense. Em is the biggest selling artist of the past decade. Thats a very big deal for an artist that is the minority in an industry dominated by African-American men.

Eminem had the most sales for a rap album released this year. Note worthy in a climate where music doesn't sell as well as it did in the past. In the 60 minutes interview, Marshall gives Anderson Cooper a detailed look at his life, from adversity, to fame, and everything in between. Much respect is due to Eminem as he has many of today's rappers trying to step their game up to his standards. Interview video clip below.

Young Money's Queen Makes History

Nicki Minaj becomes the FIRST female rapper with THE MOST entries on The Billboard 100 chart. The chart toppers consist of her single, Your Love, and her $50,000 verses on her most famous features that include Ludacris' My Chick Bad, Lil' Wayne's Knockout, Trey Songz' Bottom's Up, Usher's Lil Freak, Letting Go(Dutty Love) by Sean Kingston, and Jay Sean's It Ain't The End. Veteran female mc's can hate the Harajuku Barbie all they want, Nicki has every right to be cocky.

Money For Trees: The Wiz Khalifa Edition

Pittsburgh's own, Wiz Khalifa, rising star in the rap game, is known for his high-spirited flows and weed dominated lyrics. During this summer's Rock The Bells Tour, Wiz Khalifa proudly reveals that he spends an easy $10,000 a month, on his cannabis habit.

Many tree lovers are probably envious but is it really sensible to put that much money into something that is clearly a guilty pleasure, without having any legit impact in the Hip-Hop industry? Sure Wiz has a great fan base, now, but he has not acquired the status or support that is needed to have longevity.

Instead of investing in weed it may be a good idea for him to start making some business moves to enhance his career.