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Drake Responds to Critics Who Say He Had a 'Rich' Upbringing

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 21:16:34 +0000

In his music, Drake often raps about his humble beginnings while growing up in his hometown of Toronto. But some critics have questioned Drizzy’s authenticity when it comes to his upbringing since he was raised primarily in an upper middle-class neighborhood. Drake scoffs at any notion that he grew up as a rich kid.

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.

Lil Chuckee – Wop (feat. Lil Richard) [LISTEN]

DJ Digital — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 23:18:17 +0000

I've been playing this record in my DJ sets over the past couple of weeks and so far it has been very well received. Initially the track, by Young Money's Lil Chuckee, caught my attention because it shared the title of J.Dash's dance anthem (WOP) but when I listened for the first time it had a really unique vibe and I instantly pictured it working on dancefloors. Lil Chuckee puts the "young" in Young Money, and he just might have a club banger with this one.

For People That "Miss The Old Drake" — 12 Pictures Of A Younger Drizzy [PHOTOS]

DJ Digital — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:12:32 +0000

When Aubrey Drake Graham was a kid, he loved "chillin", "maxin & relaxin" and aspired to be "a great breakdancer & singer." Little did he know that he would grow up to become one of the most loved (and hated on) pop icons in the game. Before Drake signed with Lil Wayne's Young Money label, sold millions of albums and headlined sh

Busta Rhymes and Mystikal Sign To Cash Money Records [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:37:03 +0000

Last night the news broke that both Busta Rhymes and Mystikal have joined Cash Money Records. The move came as a shock to many being that most of Cash Money's Young Money members are under the age of 30, but at ages 39 and 41 both Busta and Mystikal prove that "age ain't nuthin' but a number."

Lil Wayne Rocks New Orleans With A Star-Studded Cast

DJ Digital — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:58:09 +0000

Lil Wayne is hands down, one of the biggest music artists on the planet. So what happens when an artist like Lil Wayne makes a tour stop in his hometown of New Orleans? A party. A BIG party. Tonight, I had the chance to see Lil Wayne for a 4th time (???) - maybe a 5th time .... I've really lost count.

Nicki Minaj & Drake; What Will Their Baby Look Like ?

DJ Digital — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:20:47 +0000

The rumors have been flying since the two paired up in Lil Wayne’s Young Money camp, but is the “Nicki Minaj/Drake romance” a real thing ? We have seen the two announce their marriage (then quickly anull it shortly after) via Twitter. We”ve seen them kiss on stage at Nicki’s Thanksgiving concert. Well, Nicki and [...]

Lil Wayne Announces 'I Am Music II' Tour

DJ Digital — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 21:00:06 +0000

We knew it wouldn’t be long before the hardest working man in hip hop began his climb back to the top. Wasting no time since his late 2010 prison release, Lil Wayne is already heading back out on the road. He is slated to release much anticipated ‘Carter 4′ album this spring and with this [...]

T-Pain Joining Young Money?

Dave Steel — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:43:08 +0000

Now that we’re in 2011, it’s time to make some New Years resolutions. It looks like T-Pain’s resolution was to make some more money and hang out with some familiar faces…plus continue to produce hit records. Will the king of Auto-Tune soon rock some Young Money-approved jewels? Judging by the footage of some bling that [...]

The United State Of Pop 2010

DJ Digital — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:57:28 +0000

Dj Earworm has done it again. You may remember his United State Of Pop 2009, that recapped the biggest songs of it’s respective year. He put the biggest songs together in one autotuned melodic mashup. 2010 saw a lot of new artists and familiar faces making comebacks. Things got so crazy on Earworm’s website yesterday, [...]