21-year-old Kamaiyah is one of the hottest artists coming out of the Bay Area. The Oakland native saw regional success in 2015 with “How Does It Feel,” paving the way for her highly-buzzed about debut mixtape, A Good Night In The Ghetto, last month, multiple SXSW performances and a spot on XXL’s list for potential 2016 freshmen. You know what else it did? It got the attention of none other than Drizzy Drake, that’s what. It’s not new news that Drake has his finger on the pulse of what’s hot, as he’s consistently co-signed newcomers over the years and given their career an extra boost. Whether with an Instagram post (like Kodak Black) or hopping on their bubbling song (like Future, Migos, Fetty Wap), Drake has had a helping hand in making many of yesterday’s relative unknowns into today’s favorites. (I stress the phrase “helping hand,” though – let’s be clear that these artists were already doing their thing pre-Drake, hence why they even caught his attention. Hell, it still remains to be seen whether he’s only helping them just to maintain his own relevance or actually cares, but that’s neither here nor there…)
(Video) Kehlani Talks Learning Spanish, Loving ‘Star Wars’ & Wanting To Smoke With Wiz Khalifa
The Bay Area’s own Kehlani has emerged onto the music scene and is really making quite the name for herself. She recently stopped by Power 106 to discuss many different things including her extreme love for Star Wars, how her Spanish language learning process is going, her constant struggle with anxiety issues plus much, much more. She also admits that she is dying to smoke and chill with Taylor Gang’s own Wiz Khalifa! Get into the full interview with The Cruz Show and Kehlani below.
(Video) Watch How Nicki Minaj Handles Fans Fighting During Pink Print Show
Last night Nicki Minaj’s Pink Print Tour made it’s stop in the Bay Area. The Bay Area Barbz got out of control and fights were breaking out all through out the show. Fans were throwing chairs, kicking, punching, and even macing each other. The head Barb, Nicki Minaj stopped the show in an attempt to fix the problem going in the crowd. She called the fans who were hurt in the scuffles up on stage with her and afterwards posed for photos with them. Check out the videos below.
RIP: Oakland Rapper The Jacka Murdered!
The Jacka, real name Dominic Newton was shot and murdered in Oakland, Monday [Feb. 2] evening. Reports state that the 37-year-old was shot several times near MacArthur Boulevard by 94th Avenue in Oakland, where witnesses say they heard the shots around 8:15 p.m. No suspects have been identified. Hit the jump for condolences.
G-Eazy Announces ‘From The Bay To The Universe’ Tour With E-40, IAMSU! and Jay Ant
The Bay Area will soon be invading a city near you, as G-Eazy has announced a new tour featuring the legendary E-40 and HBK‘s IAMSU! and Jay Ant on spot dates. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, but you can buy advance VIP tickets on G-Eazy’s site now. Full list of the ‘From The Bay To The Universe’ dates below, IAMSU!-only dates in the gallery.
(Video) YG Talks DJ Mustard-Mistah F.A.B. Physical Altercation!
YG has taken to MTV News to discuss what set off the altercation between his comrade DJ Mustard and Mistah F.A.B. in Northern California. The West Coast native expressed that issues began when Mistah F.A.B. accused Dj Mustard of stealing the Bay area sound influenced through Too Short, E-40 and more. YG also discusses the beef not being a Bay Area, South Cal feud. Check out his full response below.
