Lil B On Game's Disses

Game recently gave fellow West Coast rapper Lil B the title of 'Wackest Rapper," but Lil B admits that he's a big fan of Game's work. "The Based God" was asked about Game and praised the Compton rapper--but also added a shot.

Talk about mixed messages.

"Game's talking about me...right now, and I respect Game," Lil B told paparazzi this week as he entered a car. "I got [Game's] Live From Compton 2 [mixtape], so Game already know, you're a legend in my book. But he's irrelevant. Based God!"

Lil B Working With Lupe & Jay Elec

Lil B may have modified the title of his controversial upcoming debut album, but the rapper still has come under much scrutiny. Ever since he announced that the project would be called I'm Gay, The Based God has had to defend and explain his intentions and artistic direction. But B continues to say that he wants hip hop fans to open their minds regarding the album.

“Really, the album is going to be revolutionary,” he said. “It’s going to be something that’s like going to change the world. It’s going to spark the minds of people. That’s what I wanted to do, really break down some barriers and let people live life.”

Lil B also says he's collaborating with Muslim emcees Lupe Fiasco and Jay Electronica on upcoming projects.

“Me and Lupe, we coming out with something. But me and Jay Electronica, we’re dropping a project," he said. "We’re just going to get in that studio and knock it out. He’s here for a living. He’s someone that’s deeper than rap. I think there will be a lot of questions answered on there, on that project. There’s going to be some stuff that’s coming in real soon.”

Kreayshawn Signs Record Deal

YouTube sensation-of-the-moment Kreayshawn has reportedly been signed to Sony Records, after her song "Gucci Gucci" received over 1.5 million YouTube views. She has been bashed by several blogs and hip hop fans all over the Internet.

But several rappers voiced support for Kreayshawn via Twitter.

"I didn't graduate high school. Matter a fact I don't think I really graduated middle school.. I am a film school drop out. Im a piece of s**t but, I am raw talent," she shared on her website. "Nothing but, unfiltered pain and torture I received as a child in the cold world. Nothing's nice about my style. I just got s**t to do. Art is my means to my hustle. I just wanna share everything with everyone."

She's also directed videos for other artists, including Lil B.

Jay Electronica Pairs Up With Lil B

As the controversy continues surrounding rapper Lil B, it was recently announced that the West Coast rhymer will be teaming up with Jay Electronica on a new mixtape. Some may be surprised that the staunchly Islamic Electronica is working with Lil B, who ignited controversy earlier this year by announcing his next album would be called I'm Gay, but B says it makes more sense than some might guess.

"If you listen to Jay Electronica's first mixtape that he had 'Exhibit C' on, and if you really listen to him, there's a lot of stuff that I feel in my heart are similarities," B explained in an interview. "You know, like, subject matter. It's another level that we're in tune on, because we're here for the positivity and to make a change...This project with Jay is gonna be very spiritual, very uplifting, very deep. It will be historical."

Angela Yee Supports Lil B

"Breakfast Club" co-host Angela Yee gave an open and honest take on the ongoing controversy surrounding rapper Lil B and his upcoming album, allegedly to be titled I'm Gay. Yee defended B's move artistically and admitted that there is rampant homophobia in hip hop.

"Personally, I like Lil B," Angela told SOHH. "I know a lot of people are critical of him, obviously he has a whole lot of fans out there and yes, hip-hop is definitely very homophobic. I understand his point in what he was trying to say. He said, 'I'm gay', [and] gay means happy. He's said he's not a homosexual, but I think it is going to be very difficult for an artist to come out and say they are homosexual in this climate. But, I also feel like it could be a very groundbreaking situation and may even have a lot of support in the gay community."

"I think [in reference to] Lil B, people think that it's a gimmick and I feel he's probably going to have a lot of that support," Yee said

Am I Too Old for this Generation of Hip Hop?

Am I Too Old for this Generation of Hip Hop?

Say I’m a dog but I don’t even bark/Got em biting this swag like a shark - YC

“Racks on Racks” by YC is ruining my life!  Its one of the worst songs I have heard played on the radio in a while.  What disturbs me even more is the fact that I dance to it when I hear it in the club; as much as I try not its like I really can’t help myself. That fact alone says something about it but what?  That it’s actually a good song that I like deep down or it’s just catchy? I pick the latter.  From YG to Travis Porter to Lil B I can’t relate to their music.  So am I just too old to appreciate today’s young hip hop generation?

In the past few years hip hop has definitely shifted and I can’t say that I like the way its going.  Songs that I believe would have never seen the light of day before are now radio hits.  Did they really play a song called “You’re a Jerk” and showcased a video that had young MEN in the video dancing with jeans on as tight as mine?!!! BBM confused face!  This cant be life or at least hip hop life…

I subjected myself to listen to ONE Lil B song…I can never get that 2 minutes and 42 seconds of my life back!  It was terrible there was nothing good about it, not the lyrics, the beat or the artist. He wasn’t even on beat.  I can however appreciate the hustle of Lil B.  Even though, I believe that people who enjoy his music snort coke and are likely to commit a crime while high on said drug.  He did it has way.  No major label backing, no million dollar budget, just him, his team and the music he loves.  Which is what hip hop is is all about but I can’t appreciate anything about his music. Maybe I’m just spoiled.  I came up on Big, Pac, Jay, Nas and Snoop.  Classic records back then were coming out back to back.  Today if we get just a good record we’re extra excited.  Like “Yo did he hear that new (insert artist here) record?!!! Its really good, u need it!” Its like we take whatever we can get nowadays.  

I was talking to my homie Rap the other day and he said “You would think that this generation of rap would be great because they are artistic and free but instead they are just reckless, rebellious and crazy with it.”  I think he’s right! I understand that diversity is needed in all genres of music but come on, how much of THIS do we really need?!!!  You guys can’t really think this stuff is good.  Catchy? YES! Danceable? Kinda! Good? NOOOO!  And I believe you need all of those elements to make a hit/good song.  OK! OK! OK! We can let one or two bad song thru as a hit every once in a while but WHO IN THE HELL LEFT THE GATE OPEN?!!!

By Steph https://twitter.com/thinmint215

Lil B's Album Title Sparks Reactions

Following West Coast rapper Lil B's controversial revelation at Coachella that his upcoming album would be entitled I'm Gay, several rappers have offered varying perspectives on the firestorm surrounding the announcement.

"Look I don't care who you sleep with at the end of the day," Kweli said. "I don't care if Lil B's gay or not. It doesn't change my life in any way, but for him to name his album I'm Gay, issues such a challenge to his fans. I'm not sure if it's brilliant or not, but what he did with that, in one fell swoop, was challenge every single bandwagon fan. Like are you really down with me or not. And me as an artist, I have no choice but to respect that."

"[The] Lil B sh*t was funny at first but now I feel like it's just a bunch of white people laughing at a n*gga, like a minstrel show," said Gibbs. "Sh*t is wack. I ain't dissin' gays, if you gay that's yo biz."

"He's a happy guy, gay means happy," Killer Mike pointed out. "It makes perfect sense to me. It's a provocative, bold thing to me. That's what B does. It's not as shocking to me. From a social element . . . this just feels like knocking down walls and stereotypes, embracing controversy and flipping it. Bravo to him for being the next Madonna. I also don't think Lil B could ever make some of the music that I make. If he's rapping about (gay) lifestyle the whole album, no I probably wouldn't want to hear it. If he's rapping on some hip-hop sh*t and it's a weird a**, weird Lil B album . . . I'd probably buy it like I I did his last (album) and have a little laugh."

XXL 2011's Freshman Class Cover Leaks A Month Early Who Made The Cut

Meek Mill, Big Krit, Cyhi Da Prynce, lil twist, Diggy Simmons, Fred The Godson, Mac Miller, YG, Lil B, Kendrick Lamar, Yelawolf