As A$AP Rocky settles in his new role of being a father to a baby boy, the Harlem native sat down with Jerrod Carmichael for an interview with Interview magazine. Of course, the usual topics discussed; Fashion, masculinity, and music; however, A$AP made a point that catches fans off guard, leaving them with food for thought.

He discussed his perspective on life and his feelings about rap culture.

Speaking on the current state of rap, the Harlem rapper stated that he feels the genre is “stuck” in a younger form of mind at this time.

He believed it started when Soulja boy came on the sean and made the internet a vital marketing tool to sell music and gain a fan base.

“Rap is in its adolescence, and it’s been stuck here since Soulja Boy. Before, everybody looked 35 and up. When Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, T.I., and Jeezy and Ross were on, rappers looked old,” Rocky explained. 

 “Then, we had Lil’ Bow Wow, and that was it. That all changed with the internet and self-releasing. Now, rap is stuck in this braggadocious adolescent space. It’s not as mature.”

Momentarily after Rocky’s thoughts about the immaturity of rap.

Jerrod referenced Jay-Z being the first rapper he listened to who was talking about family.” Agreeing with Carmichael, he added with rap’s rapid growth to popularity among the world, artists owe the community guidelines and to “put people on the right path.”

In the interview, the new york native also spoke about future projects – one of which featuring assistance from Tyler, the Creator. 

Jerrod Carmichael is a stand-up comedian, filmmaker, and actor. He is known for his three stand-up comedy specials on HBO: Love at the Store, 8, and Nathaniel. 

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Atlanta rapper Young Thug and Gunna are facing RICO, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, charges in the grand jury indictment of Young Thug’s YSL collective, which quotes the artists’ lyrics. Young Thug and Gunna, along with 28 people affiliated with YSL, have been implicated in a 56-count indictment at the beginning of the week.

After a home raid on Monday, Young Thug was taken into custody at Fulton County Jail. According to jail records, the artist has been charged under the RICO act for “participation in criminal street gang activity.”
The conspiracy charge derives from an alleged incident on January 24, 2013, along with the gang charge connected to another alleged incident occurring back on May 12, 2018.

Young Thug is accused of renting the car used in the 2015 murder of 26-year-old Donovan Thomas, which left two others wounded during a drive-by. Christian Eppinger was also named as one of the suspects in the 56-count indictment. Eppinger was arrested earlier on in the year regarding the shooting of an Atlanta police officer.

According to WSBTV, prosecutors are asserting that Eppinger and Antonio Sumlin asked Young Thug for consent to plot on YFN Lucci’s life, allegedly not for the first time. Rumor has it that Lucci was stabbed while at Fulton Country Jail back in February.

Gunna also has reportedly been charged with a count of conspiring to violate RICO. The rapper hasn’t been booked as of yet. Other people indicted under the related counts include Yak Gotti, Duke, Peewee Roscoe, and Young Thug’s brother Unfoonk. The indictment referenced lyrics in a collection of songs as evidence for “gang-related” activity as the line blurs between artistic expression and truth.

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When it comes down to DJ Chose and Beat King, the new song Thick is definitely not their first time collaborating on a project. They have made multiple tracks over the years, and have also had a few bad spells between the two of them as well.

They apparently once had a small beef, but DJ Chose explained why it was nonsense on 97.9 The Box. “I called Beat King,” he said, “and he was like ‘Man, you must know I love ya, because I was about to call you too!’ We both were laughing, because neither of us are violent. We’re both on some ‘let’s get some money’ stuff. So, stuff like that only makes your relationship stronger. It may have tainted us in a way, but he knows and I know who he is. I knew that it was just a moment. I knew that didn’t represent who he really is. I know he feels the same, that it didn’t represent me in our relationship. It was just a bad time.”

The New Song by DJ Chose and Beat King, ‘Thick’

They are definitely over that bad moment these days, and with the new song, Thick, they are having so much fun on the track. In fact, Top View TV did a Behind the Scenes at the making of the new video!

The song itself is so much fun, and has that party vibe that you expect from a DJ Chose and Beat King collaboration. The bass line hits hard, and the lyrical delivery is rapid and hype. This one is the track you put on when you want a lot of twerking out of the audience!

In The Making Of The Project ‘Thick’ Project

Freddy Dang. Creator of Dang Films, Freddy Dang is hard at work again in this new video Thick. Also a native of Houston, you may remember his work a few years ago when he did Paula Deanda’s video for her song entitled Brand New in 2015. Freddy Dang is looking forward to furthered success with this new project, and you can follow him on Facebook as well as on Instagram.

Bobby J. Beat King calls him the best photographer in the city of Houston, and Bobby has the portfolio to prove it. He is a soft-spoken guy, but has a knack for creating splendid photographs of some of the most beautiful models for his spectacular collection of images. You can follow his work on Instagram.

Musical History of Beat King and DJ Chose

Throw Dat Ahh. This one was released in 2012, and even when it’s played today it gets a crazy reaction in any club. Beat King and DJ Chose approach the track in their own way (Beat King with his hard Club God voice, DJ Chose with his laid back lyrical style), and it’s a match made in heaven.

Booty Club. This one has a mystical sound to it in the background, and DJ Chose entices the crowd to dance and make it rain in his lyrics. When you close your eyes and listen to this, you will envision the scene at the strip club.

Stand Behind Her. In the beginning of the track, you hear a reporter asking a question. “Hey, Beat King,” he says, “What are you gonna do two years after ‘Throw Dat Ahh’?” It was, of course, a track that he and DJ Chose had previously collaborated on, and when the beat drops the listener realizes instantly that they are in for some good Houston party music.

Run It Up. On this one, DJ Chose decided to use auto tunes. He says in the track “The first twenty grand, that was ‘broke’ to me…”, and the song is a motivating one for anybody out there who is trying to get their grind on and/or get in the mood to do so.

No Hands. This is one of the funkiest beats for the club, but Beat King goes acapella for a little bit in the beginning. It’s a great technique to catch the ears of club goers, and DJ Chose kills the hook and his verse.

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