All hail to the chief. T.I. debuts the Native American-inspired cover art for the Hustle Gang mixtape G.D.O.D. (Get Dough or Die). The project arrives May 7 featuring the Grand Hustle crew including Tip, B.o.B, Travi$ Scott, Trae Tha Truth, Iggy Azalea, and Kris Stephens, plus collaborations with French Montana, Mystikal, Problem, and Pharrell.
Earlier this month, Tip debuted the video for “Memories Back Then” featuring B.o.B, Kendrick Lamar, and Kris Stephens.
The Hustle Gang album will follow in September/October.
Kelly Rowland had some fun in the sun over the weekend. The “Kisses Down Low” singer, who was named one of PEOPLE’s Most Beautiful, hit Miami Beach with her cousin and some friends.
But the sexy singer kept her bikini bod under wraps. Instead, she covered up with a green kaftan and fedora as she strolled on the sand. The paparazzi photographed her catching some rays and kissing a mystery man.
Just last week, Kelly announced a June 18 release date for her album Talk a Good Game, which is set to feature Wiz Khalifa, Pharrell, The-Dream, Harmony, The Runners, and Mike WiLL Made It.
She is also set to embark on a co-headlining tour with The-Dream in late May.
After a busy week promoting her album Side Effects of You, Fantasia was honored with a handprint ceremony at Planet Hollywood’s Times Square studio. The “Lose to Win” singer planted her hands in the cement and signed autographs for her young fans. She also grabbed a bite to eat at Buca di Beppo next door, posing with a plate of spaghetti and meatballs.
On Saturday, Tasia played an intimate show for her fans at New York’s Beacon Theatre, performing new material off her album including “Lighthouse” and the Emeli Sandé-penned title track.
Next up, she plans to shoot a video for “Without Me,” her collaboration with Missy Elliott and Kelly Rowland. “I want [Missy] to do the video for me,” she told Rap-Up TV. “You look back at all her videos and they’re all amazing. She’s a genius.”
While his wife was performing sold-out shows across Europe, Jay-Z was catching up with his friend Chris Martin. The Roc Nation mogul and Coldplay frontman attended the Barclays Premier League match between Arsenal and Manchester United at Emirates Stadium in London on Sunday. Chris’ son Moses, who refers to Jay-Z as “Uncle Jay,” watched alongside them from the stands.
Meanwhile, Martin’s wife Gwyneth Paltrow was on “Ellen” last week where she impersonated her famous friends. Watch her sing Jay-Z’s “Dirt Off Your Shoulder” and Beyoncé’s “Halo.”
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.
Lil’ Kim was queen of the night when she returned to her old stomping grounds to perform a one-night-only show at Gramercy Theatre in New York City on Friday. The hip-hop icon busted out in a tight red bodysuit with long black hair, working the stage with her raunchy hits including “Magic Stick” and “How Many Licks.”
She had the crowd singing along to ’90s classics such as “It’s All About the Benjamins” and “Get Money,” and current material including her remix to Rihanna’s “Man Down.”
While her protégée Tiffany Foxx was unable to make it, she sent in a video message and Kim performed their collaboration “Twisted.”
“This for all ya’ll motherfu**ers who gon’ be fu**ed up after this, don’t know where your car at, don’t know where your keys or your phone at,” said Kimmy as she performed the party anthem.
Watch footage from the Queen Bee’s invasion below.
Tyga is getting in more work before he heads overseas for his European tour on April 30. After shooting a video for “For the Road” with Chris Brown earlier this week, he was back on set for “Show You,” his collaboration with Future off Hotel California. The rappers escaped to Catalina Island to shoot the summery visuals with director Colin Tilley.
They boarded a ferry boat and sailed to the small island off the coast of California. Once there, they shot scenes on the sandy shores and on a yacht, meeting fans along the way.
“Takin a boat over to the yacht…Catalina island 3hrs away on water,” tweeted Future, who was straight off the plane from the East Coast.
See a few behind-the-scenes pics from the set below.
A$AP Rocky sets sail in the May issue of GQ. In the nautical-themed shoot, the dashing rapper shows off some seafaring looks on board a yacht while surrounded by bikini-clad models.
Pretty Flacko plays skipper, rocking a $3,300 Dior Homme blazer and captain’s hat while flanked by sexy sailors. He shows off his abs in a yellow Louis Vuitton raincoat and rides a jet ski in a Nautica jacket.
In the issue, he chats about his passion for fashion. “I wanted to model when I was younger. I was always into clothes and shit,” he tells the magazine.
When it comes to his inspiration, he doesn’t look far. “I’m the man on those things [referring to menswear blogs],” he says. “I don’t really look at them. Well, I guess I do, but only when I’m looking at myself. I inspire me.”
See more photos below and head to GQ.com for the entire gallery.
