#TBT Interview w/ Jon Connor about not making Freshman Class Cover in 2012 & more.

JCBefore he was signed to one of the most influential producers in the history of modern day music “The People’s Rapper” Jon Connor converses with Whobeta on his former weekly show. In my opinion this is one of the best interviews ever as Jon Connor speaks about not making the XXL Magazine Freshman Class cover in 2012, and spews his true feelings about the hip hop publication, also during the interview he explains the major endorsements & cosigns that were featured throughout his acclaimed “Season 2” project which gathers cosigns from Nas, Jamie Foxx, The Game, & Youg Jeezy to name a few super stars that was feeling the star before he was in major orbit.

Check out this throwback interview & be sure to check out his national debut featured twice on Compton: A Soundtrack by Dr.Dre, a release that took the summer by surprise, with over 400,000 records sold in the 1st 3 weeks.

4th Annual Refuse to Lose to Lose Charity Fashion Show “Recap & Highlights”

11900022_10153517999300040_7561199214038577721_nThe Refuse to Lose foundation created under the wings of the North County Falcons Athletic Association, is a charity that creates scholarship opportunities for children to play competitive sports as well as proved scholarships for young adults in unaccredited schools in the St.Louis area.

11949707_10153543246290040_137459623_nThe organization held its 4th annual Refuse to Lose Charity event at popular restaurant / venue Joe Bucks Downtown August 22nd in downtown St.Louis. This event with so many people in attendance left some standing with the larger than expected turn out which was credited to the support of the entertainment, vendors, and clothing brands on hand which including Hashtag Clothing, Painted Profit & Amays Mi Designs, with Lady Bling Supplying all the jewerly to the models in the show. Modeling the various brands included models Ashley Cobb,Jolon Sanders, and female hip hop artist Rinaa Phoenix to name a few, and entertainment included hip hop artist Young Sic, Rip James, comedian Precious J, and R & B artists Tie Tailor, and Alli Mays who was also the host of the evenings event, with Dj N Sayne as the official Dj.11910667_1035783283107346_1495745196_n

The modest event coordinators Shaunna Roth, & Tiara Robinson  were please and caught off guard by the turn out & success of the evenings event & wanted to send thanks to everyone mentioned above as well as all models, and entertainers not mentioned above, every vendor including Mary K, Lady L, Monroe Shoetique & more every clothing venture involved, anyone who purchased a ticket or supported in anyway and a special thanks to Jp Ceo with Unheard Media with there live steaming efforts which allowed the event to be viewed by 1000’s across the world in real time via http://unheardmedia.biz/ .

Every contribution goes a long way and will help the Refuse to Lose Foundation and its parent organization the North County Falcons for more on the Falcons head to their website click here.

Maino (@mainohustlehard) talks new project K.O.B. 3 addresses possible affairs & more with @whobeta

MainoMaino, One of Hip Hop’s most consistent underdogs dropped the 3rd installment to K.O.B 3 mid August with good reviews. Recently speaking with Betasblock.com he briefly discusses features and reviews of the new King of Brooklyn project, the state of Nyc hip hop in mainstream, & even touches on rumored affairs with the wife of NBA All Star Carmello Anthony. Check out the interview below and be sure to download Maino’s K.O.B. 3 link available here.

Black Violin (@BlackViolin) Cover Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright”

As if the video, and song wasn’t dope enough check out this instrumental cover of Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright” from the “To Pimp a Butterfly” Album as part of Black Violins dedication to New Music Monday. Enjoy.

Legendary R & B Producer Maurice Starr & Kitra Williams watching performances @ Studio 618 on 8-27

StudioThe man who discovered super groups New Kids on the Block, New Edition and new kid sensation NK5, Maurice Starr will be checking out performances & setting up 1 on 1 meeting with artist & artist representatives at Studio 618, 809 Saint Louis Ave 62201 in Southern Illinois, along side Kitra Williams acclaimed Broadway actor “The Color Purple”, Tyler Perry’s “Diary of a Mad Black Woman” and Bishop T.D. Jakes’ “Woman Thou Art Loosed” founder of the Agape Academy, Million Youth Peace March , in Washington D.C. For more info on this event or the bigger Weekend which includes a stop the violence march through East Saint Louis,a $2,500 scholarship giveaway and much more text Clint Collins 6185673690. For more background on Maurice Starr click here.

Doughboy (@Doughboystl) #Freeconcert Sakrifices Unplugged 8-20 at The @Fubar_Stl

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“Break the Knob” artist Doughboy will be performing at the Fubar 3108 Locust Street in Down Town St.Louis, with special guest performers including Truth Do It, & more. This concert is for people of all ages and admission is only $0.00. This free event also includes the announcement of the winner of the $500 Stop the Violent Essay Contest. Doors open at 6:30 Pm show starts at 7p. For any other info about this event head to the event page here, or tweet @Doughboy on twitter. Check out his newest video & single “Break the Knob” here. 

Stik Figa (@Stik_Figa) & Jackpot (@CHOSEN1JACKPOT) @ the Blank Space 8-26 Powered by @StereoAssault

PicThe Midwest collides at the Blank Space in South St.Louis August 26th when Topeka based Stik Figa brings his “Still Aint Easy Being Skinny Tour” to town with added support from Detroit underground actor & artist Jackpot. Sponsored by stereoassault.com this event highlights potential future national acts from across the middle of the map with openers including   King Solomon, Sleepy J Barksdale, & Khori. For more info on this event or to show your support head to the event page here. $7 presale and $10 at the door.

Nina fame (@OFSEMINOLE ) ” WOWZERS ” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

Screenshot_2015-08-15-08-48-00Nina Fame is back again with the official video for her newest single “Wowzers, watch now!” The 2 minute song is another solid effort from Fame to blend elements of hip hop & pop together in a unique way in a song about when summertime cuffing goes wrong. You could expect this song on her new Ep “Vicious” which is expected to drop January 6th 2016, & Watch more videos from Nina Fame via “Vevo” here.

Nelly (@Nelly_Mo) New Single “The Fix” feat. Jeremih on New Label

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Click to hear Nelly’s New Single

There’s a lot of new news from rap star Nelly lately, who recently announced signing a new record deal with ‘Record’ which is a new independent label by Barry Weiss and Songs Music Publishing. Nelly has also officially announced his 1st release of the new label.

The Fix feat. Jeremih is a sexually provocative track produced by Dj Mustard & samples Marvin Gaye’s classic “Sexual Healin” after hearing mixed reviews of the track I gave it a listen & think its better then a lot of stuff thats on the radio. It’s not “Country Grammar” but, if you liked the album “Suit” this single is for you. Check it out here.

Nicki Minaj reveals she’s possibly Pregnant by Dra… Meek Mill (Video)

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Is this an L or a W for the MMG artist Meek Mill thats possibly about to be the Baby Daddy according to a video circulating on YouTube. During a stop on his girl Nicki Minaj tour she describes Meek as her “Baby Daddy.” Meek has at least 1 other child & “Baby Mama.” Could this be true or a way to divert the attention away from feud with rap heavy weight “Drake”