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Digital Download of Tyga's "Hotel California"

Cody Musgrove — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:23:12 +0000

Trade in your points for a digital download copy of Tyga’s new album “Hotel California.”

Tyga's Scheduled Performance At Harvard Yardfest Outrages Students

Tiffanie Drayton — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:50:31 +0000

Just a few days after rapper Rick Ross responded to allegations that his lyrics condone rape, Harvard students are publicly protesting against the university’s decision to have Tyga headline its annual Yardfest concert, due to his “explicitly and violently misogynistic lyrics.”

2 Chainz, Tyga Join Psy on Diplo's 'Gangnam Style' Remix

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:52:43 +0000

If you thought Psy's 'Gangnam Style' song was done, think again. The Korean pop star's worldwide smash is being extended by way of a Diplo remix featuring rappers 2 Chainz and Tyga.

Tyga Drops a 'Dope' Song With Rick Ross [AUDIO]

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 14:49:35 +0000

Tyga teams up with Rick Ross for ‘Dope,’ an interesting flip of Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg‘s 1992 classic song ‘Deep Cover.’ Not as haunting as Dre and Snoop’s version, ‘Dope’ is a stripped-down rendition for the clubs with its synth farts, finger snaps and a simple 808 back-beat. Lyrically, there’s no comparison to the [...]

The 25 Biggest Songs Of 2012 On Hot 107.9

DJ Digital — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:32:41 +0000

On New Year’s Eve (and again on New Year’s Day) we aired our annual Hot 107.9 Year End Countdown, showcasing the 25 biggest songs that we played on Hot 107.9 in 2012. By the time we finished putting the list together, we all agreed that these were definitely the 25 songs that “defined” us as [...]

Tyga + Blac Chyna Are Proud Parents of a Baby Boy

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:18:11 +0000

Congrats are in order for rapper Tyga and his girlfriend, Blac Chyna, who welcomed a baby boy on Tuesday (Oct. 16). The Young Money artist posted on Twitter a photo of the little tyke, named King Cairo Stevenson, with the caption, "Most Amazing feeling ever. #blessed #2kings."

Tyga Sued Over Mansion in Malibu

Jessica Sager — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 18:30:53 +0000

Here’s hoping Tyga has been saving some of his tens, twenties and fifties. The ‘Rack City’ rapper is being sued over a pricey Malibu mansion, so he may need the money! In a lawsuit obtained by TMZ (who else?), Tyga’s landlord, Gholamreza Rezai, sues Tyga as well as Cash Money Music for back rent. Apparently [...]

Rapper Game Cooks It Up with Chris Brown, Tyga, Lil Wayne + Wiz Khalifa in 'Celebration' Video

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 18:30:04 +0000

Here on the east coast, summer is winding down and soon everyone will be covered up in coats and hats. But it’s always sunny in California and rapper Game is celebrating with a fun-filled cookout in his new video for ‘Celebration.’ The clip, directed by Matt Alonzo, features Game, Chris Brown, Tyga, Lil Wayne and [...]

Waka Flocka Flame, Nicki Minaj + Tyga 'Get Low' in New Video [NSFW]

Jessica Sager — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 17:30:26 +0000

Waka Flocka Flame, Nicki Minaj and Tyga party, giggle and ogle some women in their ‘Get Low’ video, which is a fun, if not groundbreaking, clip for the catchy track.

Far East Movement and Tyga Want That 'Dirty Bass' in New Video

Scott Shetler — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:33:35 +0000

Rapper Tyga joins the Far East Movement in the video for ‘Dirty Bass,’ the title track from the L.A. electro/hip-hop group’s upcoming album. The video is about beats, girls, and partying — the same formula that has worked for Far East Movement since they broke through in 2010 with ‘Like a G6.’

Tyga + Lil Wayne Get Big-Headed in 'Faded' Video

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:35:56 +0000

Rapper Tyga recently premiered his new video for ‘Faded,’ the second single from his latest album ‘Careless World: Rise of the Last King.’ The infectious song, which features Lil Wayne, boasts melodic chimes and a bumping 808 drum beat. Arguably, this song is a worthy successor to his ubiquitous radio hit ‘Rack City.’

Tyga Tweets Homophobic Slurs at Gossip Website

Trent Fitzgerald — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 18:00:20 +0000

Young Money rapper Tyga went ballistic on his Twitter account recently and tweeted some homophobic remarks in regard to an item that was posted on gossip website MediaTakeOut. According to the Urban Daily, the website posted a story alluding that Tyga is gay after he and his friend, Chris Brown, were purportedly caught in a compromising position.

Tyga and Nicki Minaj Team Up on New Song

Trent Fitzgerald — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:07:08 +0000

Fresh off his get-money anthem ‘Rack City,’ Tyga grabs Young Money labelmate Nicki Minaj for the Jess Jackson-produced banger ‘Muthaf—a Up.’ If Tyga fans love ‘Rack City,’ they are going to go crazy for this song.

Tyga Embarking on Careless World Tour in February

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:20:40 +0000

Young Money rapper Tyga has racked up some chart-topping hits including ‘The Motto‘ and his remix to ‘Rack City‘ featuring Wale, Fabolous, Meek Mill, T.I. and Young Jeezy. Now, the Compton, Calif., rhyme-spitter is gearing up for his headlining Careless World Tour next month, in support of his upcoming album ‘Careless World: Rise of the Last King,’ which hits stores on Feb. 28.

Watch This Kid Rap To 'Rack City' While His Grandma Dances In The Background [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:35:06 +0000

Check out this kid who calls himself 'Frank Twitchy' rapping over the Tyga track 'Rack City' while his grandma totally kills it in the background!

Drake Gives Love to the Bay Area in 'The Motto' Video

Scott Shetler — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:30:32 +0000

Drake shows his support of Oakland and the San Francisco Bay Area in the new video for ‘The Motto’ — the ‘Take Care’ bonus track featuring Lil Wayne and Tyga.

Watch The 2011 BET Hip-Hop Award Freestyle Cyphers [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:23:26 +0000

Freestyle rap is most easily defined as coming up with lyrics "off the top of your head", either performed a capella, over another person beat-boxing or over a hip-hop instrumental.

Tyga ft. Chris Richardson 'Far Away' Video

Chris Logan — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:33:59 +0000

The Video for Tyga’s single ’Far Away’ featuring Chris Richardson has been released. It’s pretty good! You may remember Chris Richardson from Season Six of American Idol! Check it!

Lady Gaga, Glee & Three Classic Boy Bands Are Back [New Music Tuesdays]

DJ Digital — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:02:56 +0000

This is an interesting week for new music, mainly because along with the new albums from modern day superstars like Lady Gaga and the cast of the hit show Glee we are also seeing releases from three classic boy bands from yesteryear. In the new singles department we hear from a Young Money/American Idol collabo [...]