Well, this is a pleasant surprise. Later on today, Compton rapper Problem will drop his new mixtape, 354. To build up anticipation, the rapper dropped a new freestyle with Childish Gambino called “354 Liftoff.” The two rap over DJ Quick’s classic song “Dollaz & Sense.” [MissInfo]
On September 21st, AAHH! Fest will be going down in Chicago. At the festival will be a ton of local Chicago acts, ranging from Common to Lupe Fiasco to Lil Herb. Comedian Dave Chappelle will be doing hosting duties. [HypeTrak]
He’s finally done it. Despite getting some mixed reviews, Wiz Khalifa’s new album, Blacc Hollywood, is the number one album in the country, pushing 90,000 copies. It is the first time Wiz has had the number one album. [Complex]
Yesterday, the NYTimes published an excellent Q/A with the legendary Andre 3000. During the talk, the rapper/actor was uncommonly open, as he talked about everything from the Outkast reunion to possibly making a new album. [Rap-Up]
