''I've Seen Some of My Friends Get Caught In That''
6:00AM ET May 10th, 2013
Contributor : Chris G.
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West Coast rhymer Kendrick Lamar has become one of hip-hop's brightest stars over the past year. Despite his ever-growing visibility, the Compton native says that he isn't too interested in increasing his social media presence. Lamar says too many artists get sucked into oversharing and the various platforms can be a double-edged sword.

"That's why I try my best to stay away from social media as much as possible," he told Interview Magazine. "When you go on your Twitter or look down your Timeline and it's all great positivity--I love that. But at the same time, it can really divert you from what your purpose is or what you're trying to do. And I've seen artists get caught up in that. I've seen some of my friends get caught in that. Whether you're a small celebrity or a grand celebrity, it really triggers something in your brain, seeing all that stuff . . . So I'm real aware of it."

''I Never Questioned Nothing He Do''
6:00AM ET May 10th, 2013
Contributor : Martin James
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While Lil Wayne hasn't given a firm timetable for his supposed "retirement," Birdman says that he stands behind his longtime protege and label superstar. Wayne has the backing of YMCMB regardless of whatever decision he makes regarding his career.

"I mean, to me, he works so hard, I've never seen no human do what he do," Birdman said in an interview with MTV. "He's definitely a machine and whatever decision he make, I'm gonna support that and we're gonna find something else to do or whatever he feel like he want to do. I never questioned nothing he do. Honestly. Whatever he do, we're going to do it together. That's just how I feel, so, if that's how he feels, then that's what it is. I never saw no one [like him]. Hopefully one day we do see someone but I've never seen no one work as hard as him, as many hours as he puts in, and puts his life on the line for music, his family and his team. I've never saw that from no individual. Ever."

Rapper Spotted Filming A Scene In Atlanta
7:30PM ET May 9th, 2013
Contributor : Chris G.
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Kanye West has reportedly landed a cameo in the highly-anticipated comedy sequel Anchorman: The Legend Continues. There are expected to be several superstars making appearances in the film, and the famed rapper/producer was spotted filming a scene this week.

According to Hollywood.com, Kanye filmed what looked like a fight scene on top of a rooftop in downtown Atlanta along with stars Christina Applegate and Paul Rudd.

Tina Faye, Liam Neeson and Amy Poehler are also expected to make appearances in the film, which is set to be released on December 20th.

''It Ain't Never Gonna Be the Same''
7:30PM ET May 9th, 2013
Contributor : Martin James
A Rocky Williform Company

Kris Kross rapper Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly was given his final honors today (May 9) in an Atlanta service. Fellow Atlanta and So So Def stars Jermaine Dupri, Da Brat, members of Xscape and Kelly's Kris Kross partner Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith were all in attendance.

Smith gave a eulogy for his late partner and friend. As teenagers, the duo was among the biggest hip-hop acts of the early 1990s, and in honor of their famous backwards-clothing style, Da Brat and Dupri reportedly wore their pants backwards.

"I would say 'Kris Kross forever,' but without Chris, it ain't never gonna be the same," Smith said. "But I hope our legacy for hip-hop is never forgotten."