Major Lazer keeps the booties shaking with the remix to their twerking anthem “Bubble Butt” featuring Bruno Mars, 2 Chainz, Tyga, and Mystic. The Hairweave Killer tacks on a new verse, which he debuted during Coachella last month, while Tyga and Bruno’s parts remain intact. The original song appears on Major Lazer’s album Free the Universe.
Fast & Furious 6 speeds into theaters Friday, but the stars got a first look at the film during the premiere at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City on Tuesday. The cast including Vin Diesel, Ludacris, and Michelle Rodriguez came together to celebrate the sixth installment in the blockbuster franchise.
A tuxedo-clad Ludacris held hands with his girlfriend Eudoxie as he made the red carpet rounds and later put on a show for his fans on the outdoor stage. Wiz Khalifa arrived with his date, Amber Rose, and joined 2 Chainz onstage to perform “We Own It (Fast & Furious),” their contribution to the Fast & Furious 6 soundtrack.
See more pics from the star-studded screening below.
DJ Clinton Sparks gives gold diggers a new anthem with “Gold Rush,” his new single featuring 2 Chainz, Macklemore, and Chester French’s D.A. Wallach.
2 Chainz and Macklemore rock out over the spirited guitar-driven instrumental, while D.A. sings the hook. “Tonight you’re gonna be a star,” he promises.
Expect more big collaborations on Sparks’ Photo Finish/Def Jam debut Disco Ball & Chain.
In addition to Kelly Rowland, The-Dream calls on another one of Destiny’s children for his album IV Play. On “Turnt,” Beyoncé taps into her ratchet side as she trades provocative lines with the “Single Ladies” hitmaker.
“People think I’m crazy, but I love you cuz you crazy too,” sings B, while proclaiming, “Turn up!”
And what would a ratchet record be without 2 Chainz? Tity Boi adds a verse about drinking his lady’s bathwater and umm, satisfying her (“I kill that thang, whoa manslaughter”).
The-Dream’s entire album, featuring Jay-Z, Big Sean, Pusha T, Gary Clark Jr., and more, is now available to stream on YouTube ahead of its May 28 release.
Hit-Boy celebrates his 26th birthday by releasing a video for his 2 Chainz-assisted single “Fan.” The Grammy-winning producer gets photo shoot fresh as he chills on set with a bunch of models. But there’s one special lady behind the camera who he has his eye on. 2 Chainz slides through, playing photographer as he smokes and delivers his verse.
The song (sans 2 Chainz) can be found on Hit-Boy’s debut HITstory, which dropped in August.
B.o.B proves that he can perform with Taylor Swift, but still be ratchet on his twerking anthem “HeadBand” featuring 2 Chainz.
“Drop that ass down,” commands the Atlanta rapper over the whistling DJ Mustard-produced beat.
The single hits iTunes on May 21, while B.o.B’s third album Underground Luxury is due later this summer.
“This project is a lot more effortless than anything because I’ve really shown the full spectrum of what I can do musically, so now I’m just having fun with it. I’m 24 years old, so I’m partying,” B.o.B told Rap-Up TV.
Beyoncé gets ratchet with The-Dream on “Turnt,” a record off his album IV Play (due May 28). A snippet of the sexy club banger has surfaced via iTunes and promises to show a more hood side of B.
“Beat it up till I blackout,” sings Blue Ivy’s mama, while declaring, “Turn up!”
Beyoncé was originally set to appear on another song on the album, but The-Dream wasn’t able to clear the sample. So he got some new vocals from her, added 2 Chainz, and made “Turnt.”
Gucci Mane is bringing in some new collaborators for his upcoming mixtape Traphouse 3, coming May 21. After linking with Trinidad James and Chief Keef, the Brick Squad rapper calls on 2 Chainz for “Use Me,” produced by Honorable C.N.O.T.E. 2 Chainz turns up on his opening verse, while Guwop sings about letting a girl use him.
