Tyga Announces "Careless World" Album Delay + Addresses Perceived Jay-Z Diss At VMAs [VIDEO]

During his stop by Shade 45's Sway In The Morning, Tyga contributed to Sway's concert series by performing his lead single "Still Got It" from his upcoming YMCMB debut Careless World.  Before DJ Wonder hit play on the track, Sway had to ask Tyga about his tweets during the VMAs that many people perceived as a jab at Jay-Z.

Watch below to hear what Tyga tweeted, and to see what Tyga would do if Young Money went to war!



Earlier this week, Tyga revealed that Careless World has been pushed back from December 20th to January 24th. Hit the jump to hear Tyga explain the reasons behind the delay.

Big K.R.I.T. - 5 Fingers Of Death (Freestyle)

Just like talented emcees Kendrick Lamar and Childish Gambino had to survive the difficult challenge, Big K.R.I.T. faced the Sway In The Morning's "5 Fingers Of Death" by rapping over 5 different beats ranging in style. Listen below as KRIT impressively passes Sway's test, and let me know your favorite lines!

Big K.R.I.T. - 5 Fingers Of Death (Freestyle)

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Young Jeezy Opens Up About Rick Ross Beef, His Relationship With His Mother & Signing Freddie Gibbs On Rap Fix Live [VIDEO]

Last Wednesday's episode of MTV RapFix Live with Young Jeezy, Big K.R.I.T. and A$AP Rocky was probably the best I've seen so far. Sway sat down with CTE boss for about an hour and asked him just about everything the people wanted to know regarding his upcoming album TM103: Hustlerz Motivation, his beef with Rick Ross and Gucci Mane, and his relationship with Jay-Z.

Watch the full interview below, and make sure to hit me up on Facebook or Twitter to weigh in on Young Jeezy's current place in Hip Hop.

Don Trip Freestyles On Sway In The Morning As Russell Simmons Looks On [VIDEO]

Don Trip has impacted many lives with his very personal track "Letter To My Son," a plea as a single father involved in an intense custody battle.  Watch below as a caller tells the Memphis rapper how important the song has been for him and to see him freestyle as RUSSELL SIMMONS looks on!



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MTV RapFix Live Starring Young Jeezy, Big K.R.I.T. & A$AP Rocky Is On Right Now!!

It's 4 PM (ish) on Wednesday, so you know what that means! Sway's MTV Rap Fix Live is on now with special guests Young Jeezy, Big K.R.I.T. (whom Jeezy almost signed back in '05.) and A$AP Rocky. Watch below, and hit me on Twitter so we can discuss as the show moves along!

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2 Chainz Performs "Spend It" & "KO" Live On Sway In The Morning [VIDEO]

2 Chainz stopped by Shade 45's Sway In The Morning early yesterday morning and performed the popular tracks "Spend It" and "KO" from his latest mixtape T.R.U. REALigion.  Watch below as he and hype man Sway get busy to ATL's anthem, and hit the jump to hear what Tity Boi has to say about Ludacris's diss record "Bada Boom!"

Mobb Deep Performs "Shook Ones" & "Quiet Storm" On Sway In The Morning [VIDEO]

A few days ago, Mobb Deep stopped by Shade 45 and performed "Shook Ones" and "Quiet Storm" for the Sway In The Morning concert series.  Watch the duo perform their classic hit, and make sure you cop Prodigy & Havoc's new EP Black Cocaine, which is in stores right now!



Previously: Mobb Deep - Conquer

Rick Ross Says Meek Mill's Debut "Will Be A Classic" [VIDEO]

On yesterday's episode of MTV RapFix Live, Sway aired Rick Ross and Meek Mill discussing their upcoming projects.  Watch below as Rick Ross talks his upcoming mixtape Y.O.L.O. (You Only Live Once) with Drake and hear Meek Mill explain why he's taking time with his debut album.

Speaking of albums, when is Rick Ross's God Forgives, I Don't dropping? I heard it's getting pushed back, which would be embarrassing considering Rick Ross's statements about Young Jeezy!

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Previously: Ace Hood ft. Rick Ross, Wale, Chris Brown & DJ Khaled - Body 2 Body (Remix)

Childish Gambino - 5 Fingers of Death Freestyle

You can never stop by Shade 45's Sway In The Morning without blessing the mic with a freestyle, and this morning Childish Gambino faced the ultimate test.  Listen below as he rhymes over 5 different styles, and make sure you pick up Camp when it drops on November 15th!

Childish Gambino - Five Fingers of Death Freestyle


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MTV2 Announces Its 1st Annual Sucker Free Awards [VIDEO]

After the success of this year's BET Hip Hop Awards, it only makes sense that MTV will go all out for its 2011 Sucker Free Awards.  On December 6, MTV2 will televise the Sway-hosted awards which will consist of performances (Wale confirmed today on MTV RapFix) and 7 different Hip Hop awards.  Out of the 7 awards, fans can vote for three: Must Follow Person of 2011, Rookie of the Year, and Best Crew.  Hit the jump for a complete list of nominees and the voting links!

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MTV Rapfix Live Starring Wale Is On Now!!

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New Music: Kendrick Lamar - 5 Fingers of Death Freestyle on Sway In The Morning

Whenever Kendrick stops by Shade 45's Sway In The Morning I hope they replace the mic afterwards--hell, they just need to go off the air! Listen below as he gives us 6 minutes of freestyles from dubstep, rock, and soul beats. 5 songs, "5 Fingers of Death"

Kendrick Lamar - 5 Fingers of Death (Freestyle)


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Previously: Kendrick Lamar's CMJ Performance

2 Chainz Freestyles on Sway In The Morning! [VIDEO]

2 Chainz stopped my Shade 45's Sway In The Morning a few days ago and had to pay his dues like every other guest on the show and lay down a freestyle a capella.  At first I was watching like o_O, but he gets a second wind towards the middle and really starts rhyming.



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Previously: New Music: Verse Simmonds ft. 2 Chainz, Yo Gotti & Kelly Rowland - Boo Thang (Remix)

T.I. Freestyles On Sway In The Morning [VIDEO]

T.I. makes an exception for Sway and drops some unreleased material acapella for his debut appearance on Sway in the Morning. Can somebody say FIRE?



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Previously: New Music: T.I. - Hear Ye, Hear Ye ft. Pharrell

B.o.B Freestyles On Sway In The Morning [VIDEO]

B.o.B has been pubbing heavy in preparation for the release of his sophomore debut, and he's hungrier than ever! Watch below as he talks to Sway about being in the studio with T.I. and busts some freestyles completely off the dome!



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Previously: New Music: B.o.B - Strange Clouds ft. Lil Wayne

Kendrick Lamar Freestyle on "Sway In The Morning"

Kendrick Lamar stopped by Shade 45 before his NY show at SOBs and spit some lines from "My Mind Drifts" over the airwaves for Sway In The Morning. I was hoping for something brand new, but this is still dope.



Hit the jump to watch Sway's full interview of Kendrick Lamar!

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MTV Rap Fix Live Celebrates Its 1 Year Anniversary

Yesterday, MTV Rap Fix Live celebrated its 1st year anniversary live on its 4PM show.  I wasn't able to watch it live, but I've been going through all of the clips on MTV this morning.  Has it only been 1 year? It seems like Rap Fix has been one of the most important staples in Hip Hop lately.

Since the show debuted, MTV Rap Fix has filled the void that's been missing in Hip Hop video journalism.  Television is quickly becoming a less influential channel for music, and Rap Fix Live's creators recognized the need for more of a central, online presence. Since the focus on most music networks no longer rests on the actual music, it's great that we have Sway to represent and provide an unbiased, reputable voice.

Hit the jump to watch some of the most memorable moments of the Anniversary episode!

New Music: Ja Rule - Real Life Fantasy

Ja Rule...okay. Umm, what to say, what to say.  1) Before he heads off to the pen, he's dropping Pain Is Love 2 sometime this Fall/Winter.  2) His new song "Real Life Fantasy" is a nice, honest track that shows that he's still got it.

Ja Rule: Real Life Fantasy



Hit the jump to see Sway and Ja Rule talk about the perhaps unfair reputation that Ja Rule acquired later on in his career.

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