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Keef can’t seem to keep his nose clean. Yesterday, the rapper was arrested and released in Atlanta. No details on the charge, but the gumshoes at TMZ say it was for “disorderly conduct”.

ill Clinton Presents: "You're Gonna Love Me" by Moses West Courtesy Wanja Lange. "You're Gonna Love Me" is the title track from ill Clinton and Moses West's upcoming collaborative album.

Video: Zero Star - "Dear Apple Juice" Courtesy Karrio B. A short little segment I did for my man 50 Grand Grmm, (who also happened to shoot the video for "72 Dolphins") called Freestyle City, it's a new series that will showcase the different talent around the city of Columbus, and state of Ohio.

As we continue to wait for Doe Or Die 2, AZ makes moves with Statik Seletah on his latest single. Purchase the audio on iTunes here. hhnm

Just in time for the second installment of his Kick, Snare and An Idea series, I managed to get the impeccable wordsmith himself for a short conversation on his new project, music in the UK and a whole lot more. 1.  5 albums deep, it’s been a long time coming. What would you say was your biggest struggle in getting to where you are now? 4 Albums, 2 EP’s LOL I don’t consider it a struggle to make music or be around for longer than two seconds, it’s a blessing…. 2. Correct me if I’m wrong here, I still see a huge disparaging difference between the hip-hop scene UK compared to the States. Is it an outcome of lack of state side exposure for UK rap artists or major record labels not showing interest in UK hip-hop? What challenges do you think UK hip-hop artists (using yourself as a prime example) always have to overcome to gain some ground. I think always viewing things from a perspective of what’s happening in the States, to what’s happening here, is wrong.  I put away that microscope years ago, and here’s what’s happened: I am a member of the European and worldwide hip hop community.  My records and collaborations reflect that.  The UK is a part of the world movement.  It’s how I look on it, it’s how I move in life.  Ain’t nothing disparaging about being a part of a movement of music, once you recalibrate what success means to you. 3 Being one of the few London MCs that still stayed true to their roots whilst keeping the sound fresh. How do you straddle the challenges that come with the ever changing hip hop landscape (sound-wise especially)? The main challenge that any artist faces in music, is working out why you do it and who you do it for.  Do you want to be a part of a machine, or stand apart from the machine? I choose to stand apart from the pop machine, major labels, etc, etc.  I’m not against getting a deal, but I ain’t running around looking for a major to sign me, never really been my forte.  I want to make real music and make people feel good and feel hopeful.  Be yourself, know yourself and be proud of yourself. 4.  You are often out spoken and vocal on many issues via the numerous social media outlets.  I myself had a Facebook tete-a-tete with you some years ago and rarely do you see that type of friendly banter (although I still favour Be over Electric Circus). Do you feel social media has ultimately brought the “artist” closer to the fans and vice versa? Social media has definitely opened the doors for more honest dialogue. I think it can and has levelled the playing fields to a degree, but artists have to use it.  I think a lot of artists – new and upcoming – do not understand that social media is not the real street.  Just because someone has a pop at you online, means you must bring out all the weapons? No!  It’s your job to be available for people to say what they like.  I don’t always like it when folks get feisty, but I control myself (for the most part), because I’ve been blessed to be in a job where people have shown me that my life means something other than what it means to me personally. I represent a lot of folks of different backgrounds through what I do musically, so I have to continue on this path.  Commenting socially is important, no matter how shocked people get, if you’re gonna be my friend, do you know what? The world I live in, is different from yours sometimes, don’t expect me to tone it down on your behalf….LOL 5 Kick, Snare and an Idea. What inspired you to record this ep? Were there any records you were vibing to, to get a frame of reference for this project? Kick Snare And An Idea is like a mini logo in words for what a lot of people are doing privately or publicly in their own spaces – making music.  In this digital age, I wanted to highlight that term and place a project within the title to give it context. 6 What has been your most memorable or inspirationa

Since teasing fans with her new single “Grown Woman,” Beyoncé shot a Pepsi commercial to tease fans a little more. Now after all the teasing is done fans can listen to Timbaland produced single co-written by Mr. Nash aka The-Dream. No clue where this will land but the song is a nice joint to work out to if your a female or a very flamboyant male. Look for this on the radio and Zumba classes across America. Check the alternative artwork after the break. Previously: Drake & Beyonce – We All Love Beyonce (A JAYBeatz Mashup) Follow @UptownToney

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Chief Keef — the 17-year-old rap sensation — was arrested in DeKalb County, Georgia yesterday for disorderly conduct … TMZ has learned. The details surrounding the arrest are unclear. According to the booking sheet, Keef — real name Keith Cozart — was listed at 5’9″ and 160 lbs. After the arrest, Keef tweeted, “Jus Got Out Of Dekalb County jail In Atlanta Mad As f**k.” Keef is considered a prodigy — and has rapped with huge stars like 50 Cent and Wiz Khalifa. Keef is no stranger to the law … he’s been arrested at least two times before — and even has a gun conviction under his belt. It’s been a rough year for the rapper … We broke the story, he was recently sued for child support? by his middle-school-aged baby mama who claimed Keef fathered her kid — born in 2011 — when he was only 15. Source: TMZ The post Chief Keef Arrested In Atlanta appeared first on Traps N Trunks // Hood Certified Gangsta Music Added Daily!.

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