Empire State of Mind or Forever

song showdown

mon 11/2/2009

 
A collage of black and white images of Jay-Z and Drake.

"New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made of, there's nothing you can’t do, now you're in New York! These streets will make you feel brand new, the lights will inspire you, let's hear it for New York, New York, New York."

Artist: Jay-Z featuring Alicia Keys

Song: Empire State of Mind
Album: The Blueprint 3
Produced by: Al Shux, Angela Hunte and Janet "Jnay" Sewell-Ulepic

Jigga namechecks Sinatra, the Yankees, Dominicans and… McDonalds.

OR

"It may not mean nothing to y'all, but understand nothing was done for me, so I don't plan on stopping at all, I want this shit forever man, ever man, ever man."

Artist: Drake featuring Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem
Song: Forever
Album: Music Inspired by More Than A Game
Produced by: Boi-1da

Drizzy says he works hard (but hasn't released his debut yet), Kanye is sick of fame, Lil Wayne promises he won't stop and Eminem says he's back to save rap.

 
 

menstruation and citations

daily dos

mon 10/26/2009

 

A Los Angeles judge dismissed battery, vandalism and grand theft charges against Kanye West stemming from an incident last year in which West's friend was videotaped breaking a paparazzi's camera. West and his friend both agreed to do 50 hours of community service for the Red Cross.

 
 

maize maze

daily dos

tue 10/13/2009

 

Kanye West is reportedly taking a break in India after his VMA meltdown and the cancellation of his "Fame Kills" tour with Lady GaGa.

 
 

where in the world

daily dos

mon 10/5/2009

 

Lady GaGa says she's ready to go on tour without Kanye: "We mutually decided to cancel the tour. He's going to take some time off, but I'm not."

 
 

i got the hookup

daily dos

fri 10/2/2009

 

The "Fame Kills" tour with Lady GaGa and Kanye West has been canceled. No official reason was given but concert promoter Live Nation says ticket holders will receive full refunds.

 
 

for ever, ever?

daily dos

thu 9/24/2009

 

LeBron James has a few aces up his sleeve in "Forever," a new video by Drake featuring Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem. (via Concrete Loop)

 
 

my ami

daily dos

wed 9/23/2009

 

Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye are hunting down Chris Brown in a spoof of "Run This Town." (via Metafilter)

 
 

point, set, match

daily dos

tue 9/22/2009

 

WWE has reportedly offered Kanye West $10 million to appear at three events and do some "light wrestling." (via Daily Swarm)

 
 

gritando

daily dos

wed 9/16/2009

 

Taylor Swift says she received a "very sincere" apology from Kanye West, who called the country star after her appearance on "The View." Create your own apology with the Kanye West apology generator.

 
 

Pink

quote of the day

mon 9/14/2009

 
Pop singer Pink in a tan vest and slacks.

"Kanye West is the biggest piece of s*** on earth. Quote Me."

- Pink voices her displeasure with 'Yeezy after the 2009 MTV VMAs.

 
 
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