Nelly Explains Why He Thinks Chief Keef Made A Mistake By Signing A Major Label Record Deal [Video]

As an industry veteran with six albums under his belt and more than 21 million albums sold in the U.S. alone, Nelly has learned a lot about the ins and outs of the business.

In an era where albums sales have been steadily declining the St. Louis rapper doesn't think it's wise for a new artist that is doing well independently to sign a deal with a major record label.

Kirko Bangz Explains his “Singing Style” on Sway in the Morning

We had Devin the Dude on Sway in the Morning recently (watch here), and we spoke to him about his singing-style, and how he didn’t receive backlash because of the content of what he was singing about. Someone who followed in his footsteps, Kirko Bangz, explained to Sway how that style works in his favor — pleasing the ladies.

Watch below as the Drank in my Cup MC speaks on how his collaboration with Meek Mill happened, and who else we can expect on his upcoming album.

Tahiry on Hitting Raqi w/ a Cup; Explains Why She Still Talks To Joe Budden

Watch part 1 here in case you missed it, where Tahiry responds to Kaylin saying she is trying to start her career at 34, A$$ picture took by JR Smith, & her new single 'Devil' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrr2Au...

In part 2, Tahiry says she never had Booty shots; Talks 1st meeting Joe Budden http://youtu.be/LTo06vMfP8s

Download her new single "Devil" on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/id5...

A$AP Yams Explains His Role, Says He Is A$AP Rocky's Spirit Guide

A$AP Yams explains his role in the A$AP Mob as being a sort of spirit guide for the young Rocky.

A$AP Rocky saw a lot of success in a very short period of time. It all started with his "Purple Swag" video going viral, and a major label deal and impressive mixtape soon followed. The man behind A$AP Rocky, who helped make it all happen for the New York rapper, is A$AP Yams. Many people are familiar with his name but don't really know what exactly Yams does for the A$AP Mob. The New Yorker was recently profiled by The New York Times, and explains he is pretty much the boss.

Yams explains that Rocky is like Luke Skywalker, and he is like Rocky's Yoda. "I mean, like, realistically, I'm the boss. I'm the boss of the whole operation. Nothing goes through without me and Rocky approving it first, and whatever Rocky does, I make sure I'm hands on with all that stuff. I would say Rocky is Luke Skywalker and I'd probably be Yoda. Whenever he wants some advice on life or his career, he just comes to me. I'm the spirit guide."

The A$AP Mob member continues to comment on Rocky's debut album, which debuted at #1. He responds to criticism about Rocky not 'sounding' like he's from New York as well. "Long.Live.A$AP is a New York record, first and foremost. It fellows a similar formula I would say to Life After Death by Notorious B.I.G., Hard Knock Life by Jay-Z," Yams said, "People could say anything they want about Rocky, talk about 'oh he sounds like he's from here, he sounds like he's from there,' I don't care what nobody says, people don't know what New York rap sounds like in 2012, 'cause it's been so messed up for the past five years. How do you know what New York rap sound like?"
Check out The New York Times' profile on A$AP Yams below.