A$AP Rocky still aiming to release his new album this year

A$AP Rocky has suggested that he will release his new album by the end of 2017. Rocky, whose most recent solo album At. Long. Last. A$AP was released in 2015, revealed the news to GQ Style as part of a new cover feature.

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Asked when he wants to release his new album, the New York rapper said, “ASAP—no pun intended.” Pushed as to whether that meant this year, he added: “Yes, sir.” He previously made a similar claim to Complex back in August.

Speaking about the upcoming record, Rocky said: “My new album is really about testing new sounds. People are scared to test new sounds, so they go with what’s current ’cause it’s the easy thing to do.”

Expanding on this topic, he added: “The top 100 songs sound a certain way. People cater more to that because it’s a bigger demographic behind that, or it’s a guaranteed demographic behind that. I prefer to experiment and have my crowd grow with me and to reach new crowds. I don’t just rap—I actually make music. That’s why it takes time. These sonics represent me.”

Earlier this year A$AP Rocky released Cozy Tapes 2 Vol. 2: Too Cozyalongside A$AP Mob.

via The Fader: http://www.thefader.com/2017/10/23/asap-rocky-new-album-this-year-asap

Report: Nicki Minaj will be a witness for the defense in her brother’s child sex assault trial

Nicki Minaj will appear in court as a witness for the defense in her brother’s child rape case, Pitchfork reports. A lawyer for Minaj’s brother, Jelani Maraj, confirmed the plan and explained that Minaj will testify that the alleged victim and her mother tried to “shake down” the rapper “to make the charges go away.” The lawyer alleges Minaj was asked for $25 million.

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Jelani Maraj pleaded not guilty in his trial, which began on October 18. He is in court on charges of predatory sex assault against a child, course of sexual conduct and acting in a manner likely to injure a child. He faces life in prison if found guilty of the most serious charge. Maraj is being tried in Long Island, New York where the trial continues.

A representative for Minaj was not immediately available for comment.

via The Fader: http://www.thefader.com/2017/10/23/asap-rocky-new-album-this-year-asap

Lajan Slim talks Florida, going to college, the streets, Def Jam, and more

In this interview we link up in the trenches of Florida with rising Def Jam artist Lajan Slim. He sit down with us and talked one on one about his life, career, and plans for the future. This is a dope insight on the person behind the music. He also previews a lot of new tracks with us. Check it out and be sure to subscribe.

XXXTentacion Pledges $100K To Domestic Violence Prevention Programs

The 19-year old has announced that he will be donating $100,000 to domestic violence prevention programs.

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“I want to apologize to every single woman that I’ve ever disrespected or made feel violated, by me, saying i am ‘insensitive,’” he wrote in an Instagram post. “I dont take back the remark in a general statement, but I do want to say I would never intentionally try to make a woman feel uncomfortable or in danger by my own conscious will so in order to show progress in my life and show remorse for my remark to the people that support me I want to let you know, that I will be donating over 100 thousand dollars, to domestic violence prevention programs!”

It’s a big step forward for XXX born, Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, who is currently facing a series of domestic violence charges from his pregnant girlfriend.

(Original Source) http://www.thisis50.com/profiles/blogs/xxxtentacion-pledges-100k-to-domestic-violence-prevention-program