[Singles] Nicki Minaj – “Marilyn Monroe”

A tagged previously-unreleased Nicki Minaj track that may be a possible inclusion on "Pink Friday: Roman's Revenge."
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More Megaupload Mess: Swizz May Answer To The FBI, Other Filesharing Sites Shutter Services

Guardian: Although company documents show Beatz, real name Kasseem Dean, owns no part of Megaupload, the hip-hop star was listed as CEO on the site and had advocated the service [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  14 days ago.

“Off Da Cuff” – Review Of Ruff Ryders: Past, Present, Future

Fueled by the hardcore lyricism of The LOX, the edgy sexiness of first lady Eve and the soul-bearing intensity of de-facto crew leader DMX, the Ruff Ryders stood atop Swizz [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  16 days ago.

Swizz Beatz’s Megaupload Scandal

Grand revealing, grand closing. A day after Swizz Beatz was exposed as the head of the file sharing website Megaupload, the site has reportedly been shut down with employees indicted. No word if Swizz was charged. More details to come. UPDATE: Swizz not named in indictment. UPDATE 2: Megaupload lawyer says Swizz was in negotiations but never [...]
Rap Radar |  Read More |  17 days ago.

Jay-Z Celebrates 40/40 Club Re-Opening

Hov and his celebrity friends celebrated the grand re-opening last night of the 40/40 Sports Bar in NYC. Even Warren Buffett stopped by. Weren’t on the guest list? Well, check out some pics after the jump. Pain In Da Ass & Jay-Z Russell Simmons & Jay-Z Megaupload CEO & Grandmaster Flash Ashanti & Irv Gotti Stephen A. Smith Kevin Liles Spike Lee Angela [...]
Rap Radar |  Read More |  18 days ago.

Swizz Beatz Under Fire For Megaupload

Wait, stop the party presses. According to the NY Post, Swizz Beatz is the monster behind Megaupload. Who knew?! Last month, Universal Records issued cease and desists to have promos featuring their artists removed. Mega returned fire with a lawsuit. Period. A Mega rep told us: “We have never received any word that any artist has [...]
Rap Radar |  Read More |  19 days ago.
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Busta Rhymes, Talib Kweli & Swizz Beatz In The Lab

Jan 17th

Posted by Amaya over at Rap Radar

Last night, Busta, Mr. Kweli & Swizzy were all in the studio recording new music. Not sure for exactly who, but here are some pics courtesy of Porter House LA.
Rap Radar |  Read More |  19 days ago.
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Loosies: A$AP Rocky Celebrates, E-40 Functions Just Fine, Erick Sermon, Tyga & Chris Brown

Jan 16th

Posted by Beware over at The Smoking Section

There were at least three million reasons for that pretty mothaf*%cka A$AP to celebrate last year. Now, to help spread said success even further into 2012, the Harlem native has [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  21 days ago.
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Erick Sermon ft. Swizz Beatz, Mone & Fred The Godson – Set It Off

Jan 15th

Posted by Mr. X over at Nah Right

Off Erick Sermon’s upcoming mixtape Breath Of Fresh Air. Download: Link Props: Splash Previously: Erick Sermon – Tim Westwood Freestyle (Video)
Nah Right |  Read More |  22 days ago.
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New Music: Erick Sermon Ft. Swizz Beatz, Mone & Fred The Godson “Set It Off”

Jan 14th

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

The Green Eyed Bandit will be releasing a new mixtape, Breath Of Fresh Air and sets things off with a track featuring Swizzy, Mone and Fred The Godson. dajaz1
Rap Radar |  Read More |  22 days ago.
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Video: Rick Ross, French Montana, Busta Rhymes, Snoop Dogg & Swizz Beatz – Live @ Nokia Theatre

Jan 14th

Posted by Mr. X over at Nah Right

Above Rick Ross and French Montana perform ‘Stay Schemin’ for the first time (excuse the quality). Props: The West Coast Jawn Below is Busta’s set where he brought out Snoop Dogg, Swizz Beatz and Chris Brown.
Nah Right |  Read More |  23 days ago.
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Rick Ross & French Montana “Stay Schemin” In LA

Jan 14th

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

Last night, Rozay and Busta headlined the 2 Tru Music show at Club Nokia. Above Rozay brought out Montana for Rich Forever’s controversial record. After the jump, Busta brings out Breezy, Snoop and Swizzy. Clips courtesy of the good folks over at West Coast Jawn.
Rap Radar |  Read More |  23 days ago.
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Swizz Beatz & A$AP Rocky In The Lab

Jan 13th

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

The mix tape grind on full auto with my fee ASAP Rocky let’s gooooooo Harlemmmm this thing we did wow ! Swizz Beatz has already got the wheels in motion for his upcoming mixtape. Last night, he tapped A$AP in his studio for recording. Hopefully, showtime isn’t too longer. [...]
Rap Radar |  Read More |  24 days ago.
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Swizz Beatz Working On New Mixtape

Jan 10th

Posted by Amaya over at Rap Radar

Swizzy scrapped his album Haute Living but earlier today, he tweeted that he is currently working on a untitled mixtape. Get back, it’s showtime! hhnm
Rap Radar |  Read More |  26 days ago.
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[News] Black Star Perform “Little Brother” With The Roots, ?uestlove Explains Significance

Jan 4th

Posted by HipHopDX RSS Feed over at HipHopDX RSS Feed

?uestlove says it was a dream of his to perform "Little Brother" with Black Star and talks about how Dilla produced "one of the most intricate Hip Hop songs ever crafted" in his mind.
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T.I. & Tiny: A Family Hustle NY Screening

Dec 2nd

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

The Kang and his Queen held a screening last night for their VH1 reality series at NYC’s Yotel. Here’s a quick clip of the event courtesy of Karen Civil. Although we’ve seen it, the series begins Monday.
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Video: T.I. On Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

Dec 1st

Posted by Mr. X over at Nah Right

T.I. talks about the origins of his name, his next album Trouble Man, his book Power & Beauty, and his VH1 show The Family Hustle. Below is footage from the Lotus launch event where Swizz Beatz brought out T.I. to perform ‘What You Know’. Previously: T.I Covers VIBE’s Year-End Issue
Nah Right |  Read More |  2 months, 7 days ago.
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[News] Raekwon Speaks On Ice H2O, Wu-Tang’s 20th Anniversary

Dec 1st

Posted by HipHopDX RSS Feed over at HipHopDX RSS Feed

The Chef also reveals he's a free agent and plans to release "Only Built 4 Cuban Linx... Pt. III" in 2012.
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Swizz Beatz Brings Out T.I. In NYC

Dec 1st

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

Lotus Cars VP Swizz Beatz celebrated his partnership with the automakers last night and unveiled its upcoming selection of cars. Swizzy then brought out T.I. for a performance of “What You Know”.
Rap Radar |  Read More |  2 months, 7 days ago.
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DMX Feat. The Lox, Swizz Beatz, Drag-On & Murda Mook- “World’s Greatest”

Nov 28th

Posted by Beware over at The Smoking Section

“You the next aggin? Well, I’m the ex-aggin/ Name still ringin’ bells, so f*ck arrests aggin” It would appear that Turkey Day didn’t only bring together your family, but the [...]
The Smoking Section |  Read More |  2 months, 10 days ago.
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Swizz Beatz – Off The Cuff

Nov 28th

Posted by mikewaxx over at illRoots

Source: NahRight This is dope. Swizz switches up his style a bit for this banger. Someone should’ve gave this beat to Fifty. Also check out the new Ruff Ryders collaboration that Swizz dropped for his Monster Monday’s series.
illRoots |  Read More |  2 months, 10 days ago.
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New Music: Swizz Beatz “Off The Cuff”

Nov 28th

Posted by Gabz over at MissInfo.tv

Swizz Beatz abandons his usually frenetic beats in favor of something a little more mellow on “Off The Cuff.” The chorus is catchy and the verses laid back, so sit back, relax and enjoy. New Music: Swizz Beatz – “Off The Cuff” Spotted at NahRight Previously: New Music: Meek Mill Feat. T.I., Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross, Lil’ Wayne, [...]
MissInfo.tv |  Read More |  2 months, 10 days ago.
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Swizz Beatz – Off The Cuff

Nov 28th

Posted by eskay over at Nah Right

A snippet of this surfaced not to long ago, and now here we get the full version. The lack of sirens and video game sounds is refreshing. Download: Link Previously: DMX, Jadakiss, Styles P, Sheek Louch, Swizz Beatz, Drag-On & Murda Mook – World’s Greatest
Nah Right |  Read More |  2 months, 10 days ago.
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New Music: Swizz Beatz “Off The Cuff”

Nov 28th

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

After a snippet surfaced awhile back, New Beats Daily brings forth Swizzy’s track in its entirety.
Rap Radar |  Read More |  2 months, 10 days ago.
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New Music: DMX, The Lox, Swizz Beatz, Drag-On & Murda Mook “World’s Greatest”

Nov 27th

Posted by Big Homie over at Rap Radar

You’re now tuned into the muthafuckin’ greatest. Last week, the Ruff Ryder’s released their latest compilation album, Past, Present, Future and here’s the project’s opening track. Cop it on iTunes here. x
Rap Radar |  Read More |  2 months, 10 days ago.
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DMX, Jadakiss, Styles P, Sheek Louch, Swizz Beatz, Drag-On & Murda Mook – World’s Greatest

Nov 27th

Posted by nation over at Nah Right

There’s a new Ruff Ryders compilation album entitled “Past Present Future” that made its way onto iTunes that was released last week. Download: Link
Nah Right |  Read More |  2 months, 11 days ago.
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Meet Alicia Keys’ Alter Ego: DJ AK-47 (Video)

Nov 9th

Posted by Mr.North over at MissInfo.tv

Alicia Keys is adding to her long-list of music talents. Her new hobby? scratching on the 1’s and 2’s. That’s right, you can now call her by the alias DJ Ak-47. Recently, AK-47 and her husband Swizz Beatz were spotted at NYC’s Yotel rocking a packed crowd. You can follow her on Twitter and expect [...]
MissInfo.tv |  Read More |  2 months, 28 days ago.
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Meet Alicia Keys’ Alter Ego: DJ AK-47 (Video)

Nov 9th

Posted by Mr.North over at MissInfo.tv

Alicia Keys is adding to her long-list of music talents. Her new hobby? scratching on the 1’s and 2’s. That’s right, you can now call her by the alias DJ Ak-47. Recently, AK-47 and her husband Swizz Beatz were spotted at NYC’s Yotel rocking a packed crowd. You can follow her on Twitter and expect [...]
MissInfo.tv |  Read More |  2 months, 28 days ago.
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Meek Mill – I’m A Boss [Remix] (Ft. T.I., Swizz Beatz, Rick Ross, Lil’ Wayne, Birdman & DJ Khaled)

Nov 9th

Posted by Mike Carson over at illRoots

Produced by: Jahlil Beats Meek Milly finally drops this mega remix of his summer heater, sans a promised Hov verse. Still dope, nonetheless. If he can get all these guys in one setting for a video, he wins.
illRoots |  Read More |  2 months, 29 days ago.
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Meek Mill feat. T.I., Rick Ross, Lil’ Wayne, Birdman, Swizz Beatz, & DJ Khaled – “I’m A Boss (Remix)”

Nov 8th

Posted by B-Easy over at nappyafro.com

For some reason I feel like the “I’m A Boss” remix, well the “official” remix, should have been released when the weather was a little warmer. Either way, Meek Mill finally releases the remix featuring verses from Lil’ Wayne, Rick Ross, Birdman, Swizz Beatz, & DJ Khaled (But not so much from Swizzy & Khaled). [...]
nappyafro.com |  Read More |  2 months, 29 days ago.
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