Azealia Banks can't compete with Iggy Azalea's success, 'Work', & 'Change Your Life'

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Little by little, it seems like the once relevant female rapper Azealia Banks is slowly fading out and sliding down the ranks of relevancy in the music industry. Girl does have talent, which is clear (especially in her hit song '212')—if only she could channel it into other gigs besides being a monstrous internet troublemaker and all-around bully. 

Although perhaps difficult to maneuver, rapper/rival Iggy Azalea's recent rise to success with 'Work', 'Bounce', and 'Change Your Life' ft. T.I., in addition to an MTV VMA nomination, is a lesson Banks could take a few notes on in saving her own artistry. 

Controversy over Kendrick Lamar's remix to Big Sean's 'Control'

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Controversy over what could be considered West Coast rap legend-in-the-making Kendrick Lamar's most classic verse to date. A remixed version of Big Sean's 'Control' features K Dot calling out the names of his peer rap competitors, including Drake, A$AP Rocky, Mac Miller, Pusha T, Tyler the Creator, Wale, Meek Mill, and more.

Some could even call it a diss, but...

Chanel West Coast of YMCMB calls out rappers for not "freestyling" on VladTV

Chanel West Coast, the Ridiculousness reality star who recently signed to Young Money, was put on the spot to freestyle on VladTV. After the spit, she subtly calls out other rappers—no one in particular—for not rapping off the top: "I know a lot of people like to say they be freestyling, but, we all know how it goes..."

(ATTN: ALL RAPPERS NEEDED ON THEIR JOB)

Iggy Azalea talks being proud of 'Work' and releases tentative tracklist for The New Classic

Recently, Australian emcee Iggy Azalea entertained District MTV with femme force and personal preferences the world has yet to hear.

Iggy was met by an array of of personal preference questions, to which she responded:

• East or West Coast; because she's calls the WC home.
• Hippie or Punk; because of their long flowing hair.
• Nike or Louboutins; given.
• Victoria's Secret or Superbowl; because of the half-time shows.
• Etc.

Brooke Candy keeps Susan Boyle on her Twitter and unfollows everyone else

Looking at Brooke Candy's Twitter account, the controversy is that (as of today) she's unfollowed all but one person: Susan Boyle!

Kid Ink recruits Young Jeezy and YG on 'Bossin Up' (Remix)

A first cut of Kid Ink's 'Bossin Up' from the Almost Home album featured the New York flows of French Montana and A$AP Ferg. This time around, Ink recruits rappers Young Jeezy and YG to beef cake & "boss up" the remix.

Future comes clean on album & single titled 'Honest'

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They say that the truth will set you free—FreeBandz that is! Atlanta space cadet/rapper Future has released the title track 'Honest' to his forthcoming album also titled Honest.

Schoolboy Q, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore, and the case of 'Collard Greens'

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Another round of soulful, "soul-food" rap. Schoolboy Q dropped the video to 'Collard Greens', which features Kendrick Lamar and a cameo appearance from Macklemore. 

Ab-Soul premieres alter ego 'Christopher DRONEr' in this epic song

Instead of asking who is Stevie J, people need to start asking who 'Christopher DRONEr' is.

One of hip-hop's Top Dawgs Ab-Soul introduces the world to 'Christopher DRONEr' on a freshly released track.

Blazing Audubon & A$AP Ferg collaboration on 'Smoke Signals' from Hotel Audubon mixtape

Rappers Audubon and A$AP Ferg are starting a campfire on this fire collaboration, which has resulted in 'Smoke Signals'!

Off of his recently released Hotel Audubon mixtape, Chicago Height's rapper and MTV reality star Audubon released a cut which features none other than A$AP Ferg. 

Yee-Haw! Stalley prepares to drop "Honest Cowboy" mixtape

Source: HipHopWired

Giddy-up for MMG rapper Stalley's upcoming project, Honesty Cowboy, which releases August 8th.

RiFF RaFF doesn't know "What You Mean" - Doe Boy remix

Source: www.thisiswalder.com

Dear RiFF RAFF,
We all know 'what you mean' when you bring the rice out.

And that's code for: "Shut sh*t down", a trick Jody Highroller is pulling from up his sleeve on a recent remix of Doe Boy's "What You Mean".

Money is the reason for Harmony G's track "Maybach Season"

Fresh out the oven, a new female artist named Harmony G is bringing out the heat this "Maybach Season".

The Hustle IS Grand: Iggy Azalea is touring with Beyoncé

This past week, rising rap superstar Iggy Azalea teased Australian fans about secret information she'd been restricted from sharing. Things came to the light today when she announced on Twitter that she'll be touring in her native Australia with R&B legend Beyoncé.

Kid Ink gets time lapsed in recent "Spaced Out" track

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Alumni emcee Kid Ink has dropped a track called "Spaced Out," mixed over a mellow, heavy-electronic instrumental. Put your lighters up, and get Ink-ed up.

Lil' Debbie almost in tears speaking on Trayvon Martin case with VladTV

Almost in tears, Lil' Debbie opens up to VladTV and empathizes on the widely-public Trayvon Martin case that has enveloped the nation.

Shemcee Brooke Candy isn't 'Dumb', new album expected to be "more mainstream"

So not only is Brooke Candy about to release a music video for her recent single, 'Dumb'...

She's also about to drop a new album that will be more "mainstream" and "pop-melodic".

Not at all a "dumb" idea for the 24 year-old California native.

Trinidad James shows why he's "Under The Influence" with Wiz Khalifa, B.O.B, A$AP Rocky, and others

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Along with hip-hop's most purposeful hit makers Wiz Khalifa, B.O.B, and A$AP Rocky, "All Gold Everything" rapper Trinidad James is primed to tour the States this and next month completely "under the influence"!

Azealia Banks' new out of this world French dance-pop track made on "Venus"

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Azealia Banks, the infamous rapper/"virtual bully" who captivated and appalled the Internet with her "212" single and Twitter disses, released a new dance-pop track unlike anything she's recorded before.

Schoolboy Q playfully insults Action Bronson, explains Oxymoron and a lot more in Karen Civil interview

Karen Civil recently caught up with this year's XXL freshman Schoolboy Q to discuss his upcoming Oxymoron album, TDE (Top Dawg Ent.), tours, drug habits, future acting gigs, and old tweets among other topics.

While interviewing, fellow rap amigo of Q's Action Bronson catches some friendly disses and fat jokes too!

Hard "Work" pays off: Australian shemcee Iggy Azalea voted for 2013 MTV VMAs Artist To Watch

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Time after time again, the 23-year old Australian shemcee's name is climbing up the charts——and rapidly! It was announced earlier today that Iggy Azalea is nominated for this year's MTV Artist To Watch award.

So she's been working on her shiiii....., and the world is starting to think so too! 

The video for "Work" landed Iggy the ATW nomination. If not already, vote for our homegirl at http://www.mtv.com/ontv/vma/2013/artist-to-watch/, and see her "Work" in the clip below:

MTV's Video Music Awards will premiere August 25th, 2013.

New music featuring Kreayshawn since release of "Somethin' 'Bout Kreay" debut album

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Kreayshawn is back, ...or did she ever leave!?

Doesn't matter, she's featured on fellow Cali artist Bobby Brackins' brand new jam "ESO" from the freshly dropped Maxwell Park mixtape!

What would Ab-Soul do as a mad scientist? The West Coast rapper does Q & A with GlobalGrind TV

Definitely a rap scientist in the works, 2013 XXL freshman Ab-Soul interviews with GlobalGrind TV and answers questions ranging from mad science to Nicki Minaj and starships. 

MTV RiFF RaFF cooks an entire school: 7th grade prank gone right!

Hopefully this school wasn't lactose intolerant when RiFF RaFF aka Jody Highroller decided to bomb it with dozens of eggs on the last day of 7th grade!

Snippets from "The New Classic" on Iggy Azalea's Vine

The recent Island Def Jam signee Iggy Azalea is preparing her debut album The New Classic, which is set to release in September. After the success of her first single "Work" and the follow-up "Bounce" in the UK, Iggy took to Vine to tease fans with album snippets.

Rapper A$AP Rocky didn't mean to beat up random chick, performing in an Australian club

New York's young rap mogul A$AP Rocky seemingly branded a random chick's face while performing a show in Australia. Videos on the internet surfaced depicting the incident.

Amanda Bynes' run-in with NYPD, video of starlet being released from jail for marijuana possession!

The internet and blog mediums have been zeroing-in on former Nickelodeon star Amanda Bynes' belligerent mannerisms in the past few months; a new set of cheeky dimple piercings, recent Twitter rants about Degrassi actor turned Young Money rapper Drake, and a string of personal oddities have all been more than alluring to the media. In a culminating twist of events, Bynes was buzz-ted late Thursday night on marijuana, reckless endangerment, and tampering with evidence charges, and then transported from her Manhattan apartment to a psychiatric hospital to be mentally evaluated! 

Mr. Zone 6 Gucci Mane causing controversy and calling out competition: T.I., Young Jeezy, Yo Gotti diss

Gucci Mane is trying to cause trouble for King of the South T.I., the "Trouble Man". Yo Gotti and long-standing rival Young Jeezy also stand in the line of fire as Big GuWop takes shots at each rapper in a diss titled "Birds Of A Feather/All Of My Niggas".

Rappers Trae Tha Truth and Snow, Tha Product -it can't be denied that both are "On. Now"

1,000 reasons why shemcee Snow, Tha Product could quit the rap game? With the help of Trae The Truth on a new track she won't have to; they're "On. Now" and the buzz is only growing.

-Oops they did it again! Paris Hilton signs to Young Money, upcoming song with Lil Wayne

Gee whiz! The hair on my chin doesn't even get to grow before YMCMB announces yet another new member added to their entourage; a fresh deal was inked with media mogul chick Paris Hilton in addition to the recent Chanel West Coast signing! Young Money is up to something; they're cooking up a formula of some sort...

Chanel West Coast speaks on recent signing to Young Money and smokes weed with Snoop Dogg on GGN Network

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You may have seen her on MTV's Ridiculousness or Fantasy Factory with skate pro Rob Dyrdek, but now Chanel West Coast is doing bigger things and this includes a deal she's recently inked with Young Money!

In addition to Drake, Tyga, and Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne added Chanel West Coast to his YMCMB crew. While exchanging blunts and sharing laughs, she and Snoop Dogg talk about the recent signing and a soon-to-drop mixtape called Now You Know.

We can't say more. As Chanel puts it: "I get so high, I forget things!"

Just watch the video to see Snoop and Chanel puff puff pass on a segment of the GGN (Double G News) Network. 

Skip to 8:42 for the interview:

Snow Tha Product talks about the female rap game to VladTV, dishes on Nicki Minaj and Lil' Kim feud

As you may know, Snow Tha Product is  an undeniably swagged-out shemcee whose rapping skills have guaranteed her major notoriety amongst many others in the new wave of female hip-hop artists. She dishes her personal perspective on the state of female rap to VladTV.

Azealia Banks "looks like a boy," radio interview with A$AP Rocky on 107.9 Atl

Azealia Banks looks like a boy!? The question was answered during a radio interview on 107.9 Atlanta with A$AP Rocky.

Soulja Boy supermans that "U.O.E.N.O" remix, new album coming soon

Originally it was Rocko and Future rapping about what you didn't even know. Now, Soulja Boy Tell 'Em aligns himself with the two, remixing about things that wouldn't have been known otherwise.

Gucci Mane gets icier with the LA Leakers on "So Icy (Part 2)"

Mr. Zone 6 Gucci Mane is hitting hard with the bars, and his chain is icier than ever. Let the L.A. Leakers tell it. BURRR!

Grand Hustle drops "G.D.O.D: The Introduction" mixtape trailer

The king of the south, Tip, has officially sworn his clique of upcoming rap talents into Hustle Gang. Now, they will be featuring on the DJ Drama-hosted mixtape "G.D.O.D: The Introduction" (Get Dough Or Die), which goes viral May 7th.

Awkwafina isn't drinking water, she's drinking giant margaritas with Mayor Bloomberg

NYC, do like P!NK and raise your glass - hipster rapper Awkwafina, in her one of her latest vids for "Mayor Bloomberg (Giant Margaritas)," is pouring up and having an all out trashfest! She's subliminally invited the mayor too.

RiFF RaFF transforms into Chris Brown on "Show Out" remix with Juicy J, T.I., and Young Jeezy

With the Stevie J face, and the style of rap usually considered comical, RiFF RaFF Jodyhighroller brings out the dice and rice on the "Show Out" remix, barring rhymes with hip-hop upper echelon T.I., Young Jeezy, and Juicy J. 

Not to mention, Chris Brown might come "Show Out" too!

Iggy Azalea releases second single "Bounce" and affirms new record deal with Island Def Jam

The second single from Iggy Azalea's debut album The New Classic is a Bollywood-themed, butt-popping track that's sure to make fans (Azaleans) "Bounce" their bums!

French Montana, Nicki Minaj, DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Wale, and Mavado get freakier in official "Freaks (Remix)"

Cokeboyz head honcho, French Montana, is joined by DJ Khaled and rappers Wale, Rick Ross, Nicki Minaj, and Jamaican dance-hall artist Mavado in the official "Freaks (Remix)". 

Macklemore Movie Madness - MTV Movie Awards 2013

Ryan Lewis and Macklemore, with his deep-sea blue fashion ensemble depicted above, made quite the splash at this years MTV Movie Awards performing their uplifting second single "Can't Hold Us." 

No need for dating tips with Alus' new tune "Relationship 101"

Need advice, help with a significant other, or a crash course in speed dating? Snazzy, jazzy, and classy, Jersey-girl Alus is breaking down the rules of dating in "Relationship 101".

Big Apple rapper Awkwafina marks her territory in "NYC Bitche$"

You should really know the next rap sensation up, Awkwafina. With catchy instrumentals, an unorthodox background, and sucker-free lyrics, she's sure to make a buzz in more than just New York City b!tch.

Lil' Debbie enlists a crew of "Ratchets" in official video preview

White Girl Mob's former colleague Lil' Debbie is adding her own spin to the highly popularized term 'ratchet', and for her own reasons. Debbie teases us with her good looks, her crew of ratchets, and a preview of the coming-soon video for "Ratchets".

Devil worshiping with Brooke Candy

3 numbers to summon the Father, summon the demon: 666. Next-level stripper-turned-rapper Brooke Candy says she's on her witchcraft sh*t, and she's pimping out with Lucifer in the fiery depths of the Purgatory on a rare track called "Firey D*ck".

Iggy Azalea addresses staring problems in new track titled "Whatchu Looking At"

Take a picture, maybe it'll last longer. At least that's what Grand Hustle Boss Lady Iggy Azalea is suggesting in her latest track titled "Whatchu Looking At". Iggy may be easy on the eyes, but it's rude to stare!

Snow Tha Product, Iggy Azalea, Brooke Candy, Azealia Banks, Honey Cocaine: 2013's 5 Femcees On Top

Girl power and p*ssy popping rule these days since, arguably, today's female rappers in the game are going harder than their male counterparts. Listed are the reasons why notable femcees Snow Tha Product, Iggy Azalea, Brooke Candy, Azealia Banks, and Honey Cocaine are the top 5 projected rappers of 2013:

LONG.LIVE.A$AP Rocky prepares to debut his album with an unexpected "I Come Apart" collaboration ft. Florence Welch

Nearing the release of his  first studio album (1/15/13), LONG.LIVE.A$AP, "Pretty Flacko" Harlem rapper A$AP Rocky redirects his innovative hip-hop/space-age sound toward the indie-pop soulfulness of English singer Florence Welch (of Florence and The Machine). 

What an unexpected collision of sound, titled "I Come Apart", to be expected on the deluxe version of LONG.LIVE.A$AP! 

Brooke Candy admits to being a "dyke" on Karmaloop TV performance

Straight to the point: Brooke Candy probably doesn't want to have sex with you if you're a guy. In fact, while performing a new song live on Karmaloop TV, she openly admitted to being a "dyke". With that being said, it's safe to say that FagMob is still in full-effect.