Jay Rock Opens Up About Motorcycle Accident For The First Time [Video]

TDE artist Jay Rock started out 2016 on a rough note by crashing his motorcycle and sustaining some major injuries. However, if you saw him tear up the stage in Minnesota at Soundset Festival you would’ve never suspected anything had happened. Bringing his West Coast energy to the stage he rattled through hits from his latest album “90059” as he got the crowd hype. After his set he spoke to our own Nicky G about his accident for the first time. Revealing he came out of the wreck with a broken leg and cracked pelvis he reassures his he’s back and better than ever. During the rest of the interview he opens up about advice he’s gotten from legends like E40, Busta Rhymes, DJ Quik and Dr. Dre. What did they say? Hustle like you’re broke and always keep your passion. Solid advice for any young, hungry artist.

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Maffew Ragazino – Snowing In Jerusalem [Audio x Download]

Worldwide Wednesdays is back with another one! Here is a new Maffew Ragazino record produced by Sebb Bash. The beat creates the perfect vibe as Sr. discusses honor, loyalty and “taking flicks with the hoes, drug lord pose”. Snowing In Jerusalem overflows with the bravado and raw raps we have come to know and love from Ragz. The hook just emobdies NY hip-hop and shows that you don’t have to be trendy to make a dope record. Get your favorite drink on ice and play loud! Worldwide Paper Gang, we’re the Hoosiers… and Maffew is definitely nothing to be slept on! #wpg Peace and Blessings – Nala King

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Killer Mike On Selling Drugs After Father Was A Cop & Investing Drug Money [Video]

Killer Mike sat down for an exclusive interview with VladTV, where she shared stories about his past drug dealing, living the street life, and his father being a police officer. When it came to him living in the streets, Killer Mike explained that his father was no longer an officer, and he added that he did everything to “insulate” himself from being arrested. The Atlanta rapper made his point by telling us that he never was inclined to stunt in the clubs after making a big amount of drug money, and Killer Mike added that he invested his first $15,000 on studio equipment for starting his music career. During the conversation Killer Mike also shared his thoughts on Bankroll Fresh being fatally shot outside of a studio in Atlanta, which the “Big Beast” rapper said made him “hurt.” He then added that he wishes he could personally sit down with all of the up and coming rappers and tell them that the street life won’t matter a year into breaking onto the scene. Check out more of what Killer Mike had to say in the above interview.

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Chevy Woods – All The Way Up Freestyle [Audio]

Taylor Gang Ent. rapper Chevy Woods celebrates success on his “All the Way Up” Freestyle, co-opting the New York anthem to lay down bars about jetsetting and living the life. Woods rhymes atop the booming production, rapping “I’m fresh from Dubai, unload the jet/ I be on the flight you will never catch.” Prior to “All the Way Up,” Woods celebrated his birthday with “Forever,” which followed And the Story Goes…, a 4-part video EP that begins with the Pittsburgh rapper reflecting on his adolescence and contemplating career paths. Featuring Styles P and Dave East, the project’s final track found Woods embracing successes from I.D. Labs recording studio where he and Wiz Khalifa met and began harnessing their talent as independent artists in the mid 2000’s while tying in clips from a vibrant hometown performance. Directed by Wiley Films, the video EP released as a free download via Taylor Gang Ent.

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