Rihanna’s fans are not the only ones rooting for her. One of her most famous supporters, hip-hop star Drake, has heard his peer’s new music and is sharing his excitement over her fresh start exclusively with Rap-Up.com.
“Rihanna has a great album,” the 23-year-old rapper said after hearing the pop singer’s fourth effort Rated R. “She’s got great records that she’s using, she’s got great records that she’s not even using that she has for a later date. I’m excited for her. She deserves everything that she gets.”
Although he has nothing but positive things to say, Drizzy was surprised by the selection of “Russian Roulette” as the album’s first single. “It’s a cool little record. I don’t know if personally that’s the route I would’ve gone for a single choice,” he told Rap-Up.com. “I can only say that because I’ve been around and heard the music that she’s coming with other than that record.” 
Ok, I had to post this new Weezy mixtape. It’s the official version Tracklisting & Download link below
01. Swag Surf
02. Ice Cream
03. D.O.A.
04. Skit (Feat. Gudda Gudda)
05. Wasted
06. Watch My Shoes
07. Break Up (Feat. Short Dawg & Gudda Gudda)
08. Banned From TV
09. Throw It In The Bag (Remix)
10. I Think I Love Her (Feat. Tyga & Shanell)
11. Skit (Feat. Shanell)
12. Wayne On Me
13. I’m Good (Feat. T- Streets)
14. Poke Her Face (Feat. Jae Millz)
15. Run This Town
16. I Got No Ceilings
17. Skit End
18. No Ceilings (Feat. Birdman)
19. Oh Let’s Do It
20. Single
21. Sweet Dreams (Beyoncé Feat. Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne)
Download: Lil Wayne – No Ceilings (Official Version)
“He’s kinda more concerned about getting as much music as he possibly can, so that when he’s in there, people are still satisfied musically with Lil Wayne product. That’s just the mind of a true businessman. I’ll just do what I can to keep the whole Young Money/ Cash Money team going. I just want to play my part as a team member and keep the brand strong until the boss gets home.”
Rapper Drake, speaking to RapUp.com about Lil Wayne’s impending stay in jail.
At the Atlanta Civic Center, Young Jeezy — who often has high-profile guests to join him onstage — pulled off a huge move during the BET Hip-Hop Awards, kicking off the show by bringing out surprise guest Jay-Z. Hov and Young opened the show with “As Real As It Gets,” with the two hip-hop heavyweights going back and forth on verses. With the audience on their feet by song’s end, Jeezy said, “Welcome to Atlanta.”
Jay later took home the MVP of the Year award, beating out such popular peers as Lil Wayne and Drake. Hov dedicated his win to Mr. Magic, Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube. “Brooklyn, we did it again,” he said at the conclusion of his brief speech.
Other big winners announced during the show were Drake for Rookie of the Year and DJ AM for DJ of the Year.
After a 2-year hiatus, the 2009 Soul Train Music Awards are back! Hosted by Academy Award-nominated actors Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, the CENTRIC special will also feature performances by Toni Braxton, Erykah Badu, Trey Songz, Robin Thicke, Fantasia and many more. With that said, our homeboy Drizzy Drake is up for 3 nominations! Check them out below:
BEST NEW ARTIST
Drake
Jazmine Sullivan
Keri Hilson
Ryan Leslie
SolangeRECORD OF THE YEAR (SONGWRITER AWARD)
Beyonce – “Single Ladies (Put a ring on it)”
Drake – “Best I ever had”
Jamie Foxx Ft/T-Pain – “Blame it”
Keri Hilson – “Knock You Down”
Maxwell – “Pretty Wings”BEST COLLABORATION
Keri Hilson featuring Kanye West & Ne-Yo – “Knock you Down”
Keyshia Cole featuring Monica – “Trust”
Mario featuring Gucci Mane and Sean Garrett – “Break up”
Mary Mary featuring Kierra (KiKi) Sheard – “God In Me”
Trey Songz featuring Drake – “Successful”
Let’s hope he brings something home. The 2009 Soul Train Music Awards will premiere on Sunday, November 29 at 9PM on BET. Make sure you tune in!
Source: PR Newswire
Drake said, unequivocally, he isn’t dissing Tupac Shakur on “Fear.” He’s just pointing out that he was too young to fully feel the impact of the music icon at the time of his passing.
“I never cried when ‘Pac died,” Drake raps on the song from his So Far Gone EP. “But I probably will when Hov does/ And if my tears hold value, then I would drop one for every single thing he showed us/ And I’ll be standing in a puddle.”
Recently calling in from Toronto, Drake explained his lines.
