A$AP Rocky Brawls At SXSW

Rapper A$AP Rocky and his entourage engaged in a fight with rowdy crowd during this weekend's SXSW music festival in Austin, TX. According to reports, Rocky and his crew were onstage at a Vice party when someone in the crowd snatched one of the members of the entourage's head scarf. When members of the crew protested, a crowd member threw a beer onstage, hitting one of the men.

As Rocky attempted to diffuse the altercation, another beer can was thrown on stage. As more cans were hurled at the performers, Rocky and the entourage engaged in a fight with the crowd.

Several audience members engaged them in a brawl.

Rocky and his crew have previously been involved in rowdy concerts, one of which resulted in the rapper being removed from the premises via ambulance..

Bubba Sparxxx On SXSW

Just after indie rap superstar Tech N9ne blasted the SXSW Festival, fellow hip hop star Bubba Sparxxx offered his perspective on the popular festival that kicked off in Austin, TX this week. Bubba admitted he had little firsthand knowledge of SXSW, but has noticed a different vibe when the festival comes around as compared to several years ago.

"I never actually did a South By Southwest [show]," Bubba revealed to SOHH. "But seems to be a very expected event, particulary for people that are just breaking into the game and are on the cusp. I think it was a very beneficial tool to get those people exposure. I'm not really sure what it's morphed into. At this point, I've seen a lot of the same people doing it for the past few years and I'm not sure how effective it is. I don't think it can hurt somebody at this point but I definitely don't think South By Southwest is the same tool for getting recognized that it was three, four and five years ago."

"I heard 50 Cent is going to perform the entire Get Rich or Die Tryin' which is awesome and I would love to be there, but that's what I'm saying; I remember what it originally started as, for independent bands to get exposure and then independent hip-hop acts and now it's established people performing there," he added. "Like I said, I don't have the knowledge of understanding exactly what the event is. I don't know if it's going to turn into some type of festival, but I think for the most part it's an excuse for people to go out, get f*cked up and listen to music."

Tech N9ne Blasts SXSW

Tech N9ne had harsh words for the popular SXSW music festival. The Austin, TX-based SXSW has grown from indie showcase to one of the biggest music fests in the country, but Tech is angry at the way he's been treated during shows. "Sorry man. I probably don't say the things that are politically correct, but f*ck South by Southwest," Tech told SOHH. "I feel that way. I don't give a f*ck! You know why? Because my fans speak and it's about money. I'm just saying, they could say they won't ever have me perform again, I wouldn't give a f*ck. N*gga, we'd create our 'own' festival and fill the f*ckin' stands. Tech N9ne can say what the f*ck he wanna say, blackball me. We are our own machine. I'mma shutup, man. And I hope they get some feedback from this." "Everybody talkin' about South by Southwest and all the parties and shows and girls ... n*gga I tried to go see Bun B and I couldn't even get in!," Tech added. "Luckily, I got into a Devin the Dude show because that's the homie. These badges don't mean sh*t, n*gga. Show me the party. I go onstage no later than 10 o'clock on my tours, n*gga at 1 a.m. my body is shuttin' down ... f*ck that! N*gga I don't give a f*ck about going last, put me first. Let Mac Miller go last or somebody like that. I'm just sayin', put the n*ggas that's blowin' up on stage first. Put Wiz Khalifa last.

Tech N9ne had harsh words for the popular SXSW music festival. The Austin, TX-based SXSW has grown from indie showcase to one of the biggest music fests in the country, but Tech is angry at the way he's been treated during shows.

"Sorry man. I probably don't say the things that are politically correct, but f*ck South by Southwest," Tech told SOHH. "I feel that way. I don't give a f*ck! You know why? Because my fans speak and it's about money. I'm just saying, they could say they won't ever have me perform again, I wouldn't give a f*ck. N*gga, we'd create our 'own' festival and fill the f*ckin' stands. Tech N9ne can say what the f*ck he wanna say, blackball me. We are our own machine. I'mma shutup, man. And I hope they get some feedback from this."

"Everybody talkin' about South by Southwest and all the parties and shows and girls ... n*gga I tried to go see Bun B and I couldn't even get in!," Tech added. "Luckily, I got into a Devin the Dude show because that's the homie. These badges don't mean sh*t, n*gga. Show me the party. I go onstage no later than 10 o'clock on my tours, n*gga at 1 a.m. my body is shuttin' down ... f*ck that! N*gga I don't give a f*ck about going last, put me first. Let Mac Miller go last or somebody like that. I'm just sayin', put the n*ggas that's blowin' up on stage first. Put Wiz Khalifa last.

Tech N9ne Blasts SXSW

Tech N9ne had harsh words for the popular SXSW music festival. The Austin, TX-based SXSW has grown from indie showcase to one of the biggest music fests in the country, but Tech is angry at the way he's been treated during shows. "Sorry man. I probably don't say the things that are politically correct, but f*ck South by Southwest," Tech told SOHH. "I feel that way. I don't give a f*ck! You know why? Because my fans speak and it's about money. I'm just saying, they could say they won't ever have me perform again, I wouldn't give a f*ck. N*gga, we'd create our 'own' festival and fill the f*ckin' stands. Tech N9ne can say what the f*ck he wanna say, blackball me. We are our own machine. I'mma shutup, man. And I hope they get some feedback from this." "Everybody talkin' about South by Southwest and all the parties and shows and girls ... n*gga I tried to go see Bun B and I couldn't even get in!," Tech added. "Luckily, I got into a Devin the Dude show because that's the homie. These badges don't mean sh*t, n*gga. Show me the party. I go onstage no later than 10 o'clock on my tours, n*gga at 1 a.m. my body is shuttin' down ... f*ck that! N*gga I don't give a f*ck about going last, put me first. Let Mac Miller go last or somebody like that. I'm just sayin', put the n*ggas that's blowin' up on stage first. Put Wiz Khalifa last.

Tech N9ne had harsh words for the popular SXSW music festival. The Austin, TX-based SXSW has grown from indie showcase to one of the biggest music fests in the country, but Tech is angry at the way he's been treated during shows.

"Sorry man. I probably don't say the things that are politically correct, but f*ck South by Southwest," Tech told SOHH. "I feel that way. I don't give a f*ck! You know why? Because my fans speak and it's about money. I'm just saying, they could say they won't ever have me perform again, I wouldn't give a f*ck. N*gga, we'd create our 'own' festival and fill the f*ckin' stands. Tech N9ne can say what the f*ck he wanna say, blackball me. We are our own machine. I'mma shutup, man. And I hope they get some feedback from this."

"Everybody talkin' about South by Southwest and all the parties and shows and girls ... n*gga I tried to go see Bun B and I couldn't even get in!," Tech added. "Luckily, I got into a Devin the Dude show because that's the homie. These badges don't mean sh*t, n*gga. Show me the party. I go onstage no later than 10 o'clock on my tours, n*gga at 1 a.m. my body is shuttin' down ... f*ck that! N*gga I don't give a f*ck about going last, put me first. Let Mac Miller go last or somebody like that. I'm just sayin', put the n*ggas that's blowin' up on stage first. Put Wiz Khalifa last.

Jay-Z Opens SXSW

Hip hop superstar Jay-Z kicked off the unofficial start of the South By Southwest music conference and festival by performing an 80 minute show streaming live online and promoted by American Express. Jay ran through several of his biggest hits, including "Empire State of Mind, "Glory" and "99 Problems."

"I'm feeling a lot of love in this building," Jay-Z said onstage. "I'm feeling a lot of love in this city today. I'm feeling a lot of love in this city tonight."

"You had a beautiful time and I had a beautiful time," Jay-Z said to the crowd near the end of the show.

50 Cent To Perform At SXSW

Hip hop superstar 50 Cent has been announced as a performer at this SXSW Festival. 50 will perform his classic 2003 albumGet Rich or Die Tryin' in its entirety during the Shady 2.0 Showcase at this year's festival.

50 will be joined on the bill by Shady's Slaughterhouse and Yelawolf.

Big K.R.I.T., Schoolboy Q, Action Bronson, Don Trip, STS and The Foodchain will also perform for the Sway Calloway-hosted "The Next Phase."

Jay-Z Streaming For SXSW

Hip hop superstar Jay-Z is teaming with American Express for a streaming performance to be broadcast during the South By Southwest Festival. The "Amex Sync Show" will take place on March 12th live online; with American Express cardholders being able to tweet with special hashtags for various offers.

Fans will also be able to tweet song requests during the live stream. Jay-Z performed at last year's SXSW as a surprise appearance at Kanye West's G.O.O.D. Music showcase,.