Young Money didn’t spare any expense while shooting the ritzy video for Rich Gang’s single “Tapout.” The YMCMB all-stars took over a Beverly Hills mansion in March, the same week Lil Wayne suffered his series of seizures.
The guest list included Birdman, Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Bow Wow, DJ Khaled, Mack Maine, and Future, who sings the hook.
The Hannah Lux Davis-directed clip also includes cameos from “million-dollar” babes Kimora Lee Simmons, Paris Hilton, and Cash Money’s own Christina Milian.
The video will premiere Sunday, May 5, on MTV Jams, but you can check out some behind-the-scenes pics below courtesy of Derick G.
When he’s not in the studio or skating, Lil Wayne can be found on the court. The Young Money chief was courtside at Game 3 of the NBA playoffs between the Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs at Staples Center on Friday.
Wearing a Trukfit hat and white hoodie, the long-haired rapper cheered on the L.A. team alongside Young Money president Mack Maine. He also showed love to the Spurs’ Tracy McGrady, who stopped by to say hi. Despite his support, the Lakers lost 120-89.
Meanwhile, Weezy’s latest album I Am Not a Human Being II sits at No. 8 (31,000) on the Billboard 200, down 27% from the previous week.
DJ Khaled calls on the usual suspects for “No New Friends,” a quasi-remix to Drake’s “Started From the Bottom” featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, and Future. The song, produced by Boi-1da and 40, is slated to appear on Khaled’s upcoming album Suffering From Success.
Drizzy pledges his allegiance to his crew on the melodic hook. “Still ride with my day one ni**as, I don’t really need no new friends,” sings the Canadian rapper, who plans to drop another new song this week.
Rozay remains loyal to his homies, Weezy reps for his YMCMB family, and Future sings lyrics from C-Murder’s “Down for My Ni**az.”
Does Khaled have another anthem on his hands? Listen and weigh in below.
Between making his Coachella debut and shooting an episode of “Law & Order: SVU” in the last week, 2 Chainz has no plans of slowing down. The Atlanta rapper debuts yet another video from his Grammy-nominated debut Based on a T.R.U. Story.
Following the video for “Rich as Fuck,” he links up with Lil Wayne once again for “Yuck.” The slick visuals feature naked women, slithery snakes, and even an orchestra. 2 Chainz flaunts his over-the-top fashion on a lit platform, while Weezy keeps his skateboard close by.
The song, which features 2 Chainz’ daughter on the hook, is the fourth single off his debut. He is currently finishing up his sophomore album, which is due later this year.
Pharrell toasted 40 years of greatness with a lavish birthday bash at LIV nightclub at Fontainebleau in Miami on Friday. The birthday boy was joined by his friends and collaborators including Lil Wayne, Jennifer Hudson, Miley Cyrus, Leah LaBelle, Pusha T, and Teyana Taylor.
His Neptunes producing partner Chad played DJ, getting some help from Kermit the Frog. The crowd serenaded the music mastermind with “Happy Birthday” and presented him with a special cake, designed by Mina Kwon.
His i am OTHER artist Leah LaBelle saluted her mentor. “This man means so much to me. he made my dreams come true. i dreamed this 8 years ago. this is a true moment & my heart is so happy. happy birthday to the best mentor & big brother ever,” she wrote.
One famous fan who couldn’t make it was Tyler, the Creator. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE COOLEST HUMAN TO EVER EXIST. WITHOUT YOU I WOULDNT BE WHERE I AM TODAY, ENJOY IT DUDE! FOREVER STAR TRAK,” tweeted the Odd Future rapper.
Check out photos from the star-studded celebration below.
Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne take their relationship to the next level in the cinematic video for “High School,” the latest single off her album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up.
The sassy superstar flaunts her banging body in a neon green swimsuit and gets intimate with her boss Lil Wayne, who plays her love interest in the Benny Boom-directed clip, which was shot at a mansion in L.A. last month.
“This one was one for the books. I wanted to shoot a video with Wayne for the longest time and this one exceeded all of my expectations,” the “American Idol” judge told MTV News.
While they share steamy scenes, they stopped short of locking lips. “We kept on laughing the whole time,” said Nicki, who vetoed the kiss.
Watch Young Money’s king and queen heat up the screen below.
