HHS1987 presents Behind The Beats with Jahlil Beats (Video)

Super Producer, Jahlil Beats sits in the corner with HHS1987 Behind The Beats segment. Jahlil Beats produced for Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, 50 Cent, Fabolous, Soulja Boy, Bow Wow, Diddy, Rick Ross, T.I., Diggy Simmons, Sean Garrett, Meek Mill, & more. He talks about how he got into producing, the producer/ artist chemistry and more. Jahlil talks about his favorite VST to use, as well as his new beat making software coming in 2014. Jahlil talks sampling, the publishing percentage off sampling, his artists, his label, the records he produced for Meek Mill’s Dreamchasers 3, and so much more.

John Legend x Rick Ross – Who Do We Think We Are (Official Video)

John Legend shoots an explicit video for “Who Do We Think We Are” featuring Rick Ross. Expect this and more off his Love In The Future album dropping later this year.

Get "Who Do We Think We Are" featuring Rick Ross on iTunes:http://smarturl.it/wdwtwa

Music video by John Legend feat. Rick Ross performing Who Do We Think We Are. (C) 2013 Getting Out Our Dreams and Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment

Rocko Explains Changing "U.O.E.N.O."

Rocko released an alternate version of his controversial “U.O.E.N.O." that features Future and Wiz Khalifa, and removed the Rick Ross verse that garnered such backlash throughout March and April. But speaking with DJ Whoo Kid, Rocko revealed that he will still perform the Rick Ross version live.

“Ross is on the record,” Rocko revealed. “You know what I’m saying? People like ‘Man, why you took Ross off?’ No, I didn’t take Ross off. Ross is on the record. I got multiple versions of the record. If you know what multiple mean… Ross is gonna always be on that record. Whenever I perform that record, Ross verse gon’ play.”

“The first amendment is freedom of speech. You know what I’m saying? And you entitled to say whatever you want to say as an individual,” he added. “With me, it’s no holds barred with me when I rap…When I’m feeling a way I’mma let it come out.”

Kanye Leads @BET Hip Hop Awards

The BET Hip Hop Awards take place at the end of the month, and the nominations have been made public for the September 29th ceremony. Kanye West leads all nominees for this year's ceremony. The hip hop superstar received 17 nods. 2 Chainz follows with 13 nominations and Drake landed 11.

The seventh annual BET Hip Hop awards will air on October 9th.

MVP of the Year nominees include 2 Chainz, J. Cole, Jay-Z, Rick Ross and Kanye West. Lyricist of the Year nominees are J. Cole, Jay-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Nas and Kanye West.

Meek Mill Meeting Rick Ross For The 1st Time

 

Video I Am Your Leader” - Nicki Minaj, Rick Ross, Camron

Rick Ross Discusses Young Jeezy

Rick Ross and fellow hip hop star Young Jeezy have had well-documented differences in the past. In 2010, Jeezy criticized Ross' claims that he was affiliated with the notorious Black Mafia Family on Ross' track "B.M.F.," but it seems like their feud has cooled in recent months. Nonetheless, Ross didn't exactly embrace the idea of possibly collaborating with The Snowman.

"You know where I'm at and the position I'm in right now, I don't have no beef with nobody. I'm chasing that crown right now," he said. "Right now ain't the time for that. We staying focused. I'm always 'bout business; that's why I'm here."

"I haven't taken nothin' personal since I came in the game and I think if you in this business and plan on having longevity in this you shouldn't take nothin' personal...ain't nobody stepped on my Jordans yet, not out here," Ross added. "As far as I'm concerned, bring that money bag, let's shake the world up, that's what Double M-G is about."

Rick Ross Salutes MMG, Health

Rick Ross appeared on BET's "106 & Park" to celebrate and promote the release of his new album, God Forgives, I Don't. During the appearance, Rozay took the time to show his appreciation to the fans and share his enthusiasm for his Maybach Music Group imprint's future.

"I think the first thing I should do is thank the fans and supporters," said Ross. "It's a big day for me. I want to say thank you."

"MMG, man. Just watching the whole MMG brand go to the next level, and we gotta welcome Rockie Fresh to the team. Shout out to Omarion. It's just exciting. Gunplay, murda!" he added.

The rapper also briefly alluded to his previous health concerns; he revealed that he's much healthier now. "Yeah, health-wise, I'm feeling a lot better," he said. "I'm gettin' a little sleep, you know what I'm saying? It's all love."

Rick Ross feat. Dr. Dre and JAY Z - 3 Kings (MMG Visual Piece)

Rick Ross Addresses Colorado Tragedy

Rapper Rick Ross, like many other Americans, was deeply affected by the tragic shooting spree that took place at a premiere showing of The Dark Knight Rises at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado. Speaking with 106 KMEL about the alleged killer, James Holmes, Ross offered sympathy for the victims and shared his anger at Holmes' behavior in court.

“You know, first and foremost, I send my condolences out to the family members of the victims. It’s just so senseless,” he said. “You think you’re in the movie, and as I watched him sitting in the courtroom, now he dizzy. Now he dazed. With all the pictures of him and everything that was leading up to the event, he’s smiling and this and that. Now you dazed. Don’t be dazed now. We need you to be focused when this comes down on you, because that was senseless. It’s unfortunate. Don’t be blinkin’ and all that. It could be one of his approaches to his defense, like he ain’t know what was going on. But that ain’t gon’ help you on this one.”

Rick Ross Working With Dr. Dre & Jay-Z

Rick Ross talked a bit about his upcoming album God Forgives, I Don't, and revealed the reasons for working with heavyweights like Dr. Dre and Jay-Z on the project. Rozay shared his enthusiasm for sharing the studio with two of the industry's biggest names.

"I just collaborated with people who I'm huge fans of, such as Dr. Dre for the first time. Dr. Dre and Jay-Z on the same record by the name of 'Three Kings,'" he shared. "Just witnessing that and being in the studio with both of them dudes was a hell of an experience. It's just something I could never even really see happening, so on a personal level, that was big for me."

2012 BET Awards Deliver Big

The BET Awards were as star-studded as expected, with Nicki Minaj, D'Angelo, Rick Ross, Soulja Boy and a stirring tribute to Whitney Houston among the night's highlights. Host Samuel L. Jackson served as the perfect Master of Ceremonies for a night that saw the legendary actor and renowned movie director Spike Lee performing a raggedy version of Jay-Z and Kanye West's hit single "N***as In Paris" to kick off the festivities.

Famed soul singer/songwriter D'Angelo made a triumphant return to television, with Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Beyonce and Jay-Z.

Usher and Chris Brown both took the stage for high-energy performances; and Monica, Brandy, Chaka Khan and Cissy Houston all paid tribute to the late pop superstar Whitney Houston. Rapper Soulja Boy was moved to tears during Cissy's heartfelt rendition of the Simon & Garfunkel classic "Bridge Over Troubled Water" in tribute to her late daughter. Legendary soul band Maze featuring Frankly Beverly were honored for a lifetime's body of work.

Rick Ross/Drake Album May Still Happen

Rick Ross spoke about the probability of he and Young Money star Drake ever recording a joint album together. The two had previously mentioned wanting to release a collaborative project, tentatively-titled Y.O.L.O. (You Only Live Once), but he says that several factors contributed to it never materializing.

"It's still a huge possibility. Me and the homey stay in contact all the time and we record often," Ross told MTV's "RapFlix." "So it's just making that decision and moving forward with it. I was just focusing on Self Made Vol. 2[and] finishing my album God Forgives, I Don't, which will be in stores July 31."

Birdman Gives DJ Khaled His Due

Cash Money head Bryan "Birdman" Williams sang the praises of Miami producer DJ Khaled after Khaled dropped the single and artwork for his new track “I Wish You Would.” The song features Rick Ross and Kanye West, and Birdman gave Khaled props for the Hit Boy-produced track.

Cash Money distributes Khaled's We the Best imprint.

“This is another example of DJ Khaled’s exceptional talent,” commented Williams. “I have always believed in him as an executive and as an artist. We look forward to hearing this song everywhere this summer.”

Rhymefest Blasts Chief Keef

Rhymefest posted a fiery message on his blog taking aim at fellow Chicago rapper Chief Keef and the music industry as a whole. Fest blasted the young rhymer for perpetuating an image that negatively affects Black youth in Chicago and feeds into stereotypes.

"Chief Keef is a "Bomb", he represents the senseless savagery that white people see when the news speaks of Chicago violence. A Bomb has no responsibility or blame, it does what it was created to do; DESTROY! Notice, no one is talking about the real culprits, the Bomb maker or the pilot who is deploying this deadly force (Labels, Radio Stations). Its easier to blame the bomb. Bombs are not chosen for their individual talents, they are tools used for collateral damage. To think of the persona of Chief Keef as a person would be the first mistake, he will more then likely come and go without us knowing much of anything about his personal pains, struggles, great loves and ambitions beyond rap. He is a spokesman for the Prison Industrial Complex. Every corporation is expected to grow at least 4% each quarter, many prisons are privately owned with stock being traded on the open market. If these corporations were to do commercials, jingles and promotions who would they hire? You got it, most of the main stream rappers we salivate over like Rick Ross the former correctional officer turned Drug Lord Boss rapper. Waka Flocka Flame gang bang "GO HARD IN THE PAINT" and Chief Keef the newest lottery pick in the "Get paid to destroy young minds, like we destroyed yours" Sweepstakes."

"Many people will say 'Chief Keef is a young black man making money who wouldn't have had any other opportunity, why isn't this a good thing?". Which brings us back to the question, who is bank rolling this operation and why? This could only be described as an opportunity for this young man if he was receiving artist development, responsible mentorship and counseling for his obvious trauma. By the way, Major Record labels always put million dollar life insurance policies on artist of this nature so that they get paid one way or the other. My suggestion to the rest of us who would love to see the mushroom cloud from this explosion, BE CAUTIOUS! The affects from this type of Bomb can last for centuries. Lets stop giving our intellectual power resources and admiration to destructive forces while ignoring and starving out the good that is being done,sung and rapped about by artist like Killer Mike, Lupe Fiasco, RhymeFest, Dead Prez, Brother ALI, Maimouna Yusef, Invincible, Jean Grey, Mikkey Halsted etc."

MMG - Power Circle ft. Kendrick Lamar (Official Video)

Tomorrow Alife Presents MMG SelfMade2 Official Pop-Up Shop & Artist Signing

New Video: Rick Ross x Meek Mill “So Sophisticated”

New Video: Rick Ross x Usher “Touch’N You”

Waka Flocka Feels Disrespected

Waka Flocka Flame is demanding respect. The Atlanta rapper says that he invented the word "H.A.M." and his friend and collaborator Lex Lugar has breathed new life into hip hop production. But the world refuses to give him credit for introducing the slang and the sound.

"What are y'all gonna say now?" he says. "Jay-Z stupid as hell? My sound is wack? You gonna say that? They love the sound. They can't run away from it. That sh*t re-sparked n***as' careers. My sound put life into a lot of people's careers. I feel like my sound changed hip-hop. Period. It's crazy when I came out with it everybody laughed at it, but the next year everybody's doing it. They getting credit for the sh*t you started. You be like, 'D*mn, how is this n***a a genius for doing something I started?'"

"That's crazy," says Waka. "But what you gonna say? This n***a [Rick Ross] out here making 30 f*cking sounds with your sound. He watering it down, just putting words together that sounded good. Sh*t would be harder if it was the truth."

"That sh*t made me tight," he says. "N***as built labels off our sound--like, literally. You know how many n***as sound like Lex Luger and Southside? I go in n***as' studios, all their beats sound like my producers. I be like, 'What the f*ck?'You can't be mad at something you can't control."