Rihanna Covers The Fader For Their 100th Issue

Rihanna is featured on the second cover from The Fader this month. The Fader already unveiled a huge cover for their 100th issue, with Drake picking his teeth with a toothpick on the celebratory issue. However they've just now unveiled a second cover, with an equally big much bigger star- Rihanna. RiRi looks back at us as she takes her own photo for The Fader's new cover, rocking a baby pink outfit. In other photographs from Fader's shoot, Rihanna lounges while smoking on a blunt. Take a look at a few of the photos above. Read the full cover story here-- although don't expect much in the way of Q&A, as Rihanna apparently only granted them five questions to ask, via e-mail at that. You can scoop up your own copy of The Fader's 100th issue on October 27th.

Mase Hit With A Tax Lien

Mase was hit with a federal tax lien of $12,036.51. It's definitely a familiar story, at this point you could insert many a rapper name into this headline and the result would be similar. Today the latest hip-hop artist to be targeted by Uncle Sam is none other than pastor Mase. The Jasmine Brand reports that the documents were filed in Georgia which accuse the Harlem spitter of neglecting to pay his taxes for the year 2010, resulting in $12,036.51 tax lien. Mase hasn't been having the best of luck this past year, when it comes to finances. You may recall he was sued by a model when he used her photograph without her permission for one of his song's cover art, resulting in a $7,500 judgement. On top of that, he divorced his long-time wife, and so now he's supporting her with $6,000/month.

"Ordained" Cover Released By Z aka Zeus

"Ordained" Cover Released By Z aka Zeus Earlier in the week we recieved notice that artist Z aka Zeus is releasing a prequal to "The L" known as "Ordained"! Mainly self produced by Z under his beat alias "VI$A". With a geust production by fellow 615 producer SpaceBaby.Weve received the Ordained cover and its said itll b e released by the end of October! Check out the cover below and let us know what you think in the comments:

Drake Covers FADER's 100th Issue

Drake rocks the FADER 100 cover. For its 100th issue, FADER has gotten a cover star worthy of the occasion: Drake, who has given the magazine his first extended interview since his infamous February 2014 feature in Rolling Stone, in which he felt his words were manufactured to create a false conflict with Jay Z. His new cover story comes at a time when he's one of the world's biggest pop stars -- soon after signing a $20 million contract with Apple Music and days after releasing one of the year's most hyped projects with Future, titled What a Time to Be Alive. The feature focuses on his "uncanny gifts that have made him a cultural giant -- and a target." Throughout the story, he details the challenges of making music when he no longer has the privacy that he once had. He also gives fans some insight into what side of Drake will appear on his highly anticipated upcoming album, Views From the 6, and what the record will mean for the city of Toronto. He also alludes to, and dismisses, accusations of ghostwriting and any questions addressing his integrity as an artist. "Music at times can be a collaborative process, you know? Who came up with this, who came up with that—for me, it's like, I know that it takes me to execute every single thing that I've done up until this point. And I'm not ashamed." The cover shows a winking Drake with a custom gold toothpick in his mouth

Stream Casey Veggies' Debut Album "Live And Grow"

Stream Casey Veggies' long awaited debut album "Live And Grow." Casey Veggies has come a long way in this industry. From his come up with Odd Future to finding success on his own with Life Changes, Casey built a strong fan base and movement out in L.A. that caught the attention of Epic Records and earned himself a record deal. With that said, Casey ultimately received the backing to start his long awaited debut album, Live And Grow, and just like that it’s already here. Laced with 13 tracks, the project features guest appearances from several West Coast heavy artists, including Ty Dolla Sign, Dom Kennedy, YG, Iamsu, & Tyler The Creator, not to mention some Midwest help too from Dej Loaf & BJ The Chicago Kid.

Stream Fetty Wap’s Self-Titled Debut Album

Listen to Fetty Wap's self-titled debut album in its entirety before it drops officially on Friday. There’s no denying the success New Jersey sensation, Fetty Wap, has encountered over the course of this past year. From being a "one-hit" wonder with “Trap Queen” to owning multiple hits on the airwaves & charts (“My Way” & “679”), Fetty has rolled out one of the most impressive runs & come-ups in the industry’s history. So now after months of anticipating his debut album, the wait is finally over. Due out officially in about 24 hours (9/25), Fetty Wap’s self-titled debut album is now being streamed in its entirety ahead of time on NPR Music (see below). Laced with 20 records, many of which we’ve already heard, Fetty Wap will feature guest appearances from only his fellow Remy Boyz Monty & M80, leaving the big-name features for another time. The album will of course contain his chart-topping singles “Trap Queen,” “My Way,” & “679” to name just a few.

CeeLo Green Reveals Album Cover For “Heart Blanche”

Peep the cover art for CeeLo Green's upcoming album "Heart Blanche." With his upcoming album, Heart Blanche, set to arrive November 13, CeeLo Green decided to take to social media on Tuesday afternoon and reveal its album cover. Posted via Twitter, the cover art finds Cee Lo sitting in a chair covered from head to toe in flowers, while a little child sits next to him staring up at him in confusion. The album, which is led by the single “Music In My Soul,” will serve as CeeLo's first album since 2012’s CeeLo's Magic Moment. Cee Lo has reportedly been in the studio with Mark Ronson, Charlie Puth, Eg White, Wallpaper, and John Hill working on the album. Here’s what he had to say about it, “The album is entitled Heart Blanche to imply that this record is a renaissance, and the variety are vital signs of a healthy heart.” - CeeLo

The Game Advices Slim Jesus To Be Careful; Says "He's Gonna Get His Ass Smoked”

The Game opens up about the internet's Slim Jesus, says "he's gonna get his ass smoked." Slim Jesus, a scrawny 19-year old white rapper from Hamilton, Ohio, took the internet by storm a few weeks back when he released “Drill Time,” a video that finds him flaunting guns, promoting street violence, & even referencing killing people. Since the release of this awkward video (which you can watch here), Slim Jesus has been the topic of several conversations across the industry, and earlier this week The Game, someone who knows a thing or two ‘bout that lifestyle, was asked to his voice his opinion on the new rapper. Speaking briefly with Complex, The Game says he original thought Slim Jesus was cool & dope. He says "I thought it was dope. I was like, 'Shit, there's a White boy with fucking guns and he's ready to fucking kill shit." However, once The Game found out Slim Jesus wasn’t really about that lifestyle, as he explained to Vlad TV in a following interview, his opinion of him quickly changed. The Game says he worries that video might come back to haunt him. "I think that Slim Jesus either really better be fucking killing or he's gonna get his ass smoked," The Game says. "I worry about kids these days rapping about things that they're not really about." Later, The Game went on to say that Slim’s in a tricky situation that could turn south. The game advises when playing those type of games in the streets, lives could be lost, so tread lightly. "Sometimes I think it's sad because lives can be lost when playing those games," The Game says. "Be careful, Slim Jesus."

ASAP Rocky Is Releasing A Limited Edition Chain With Virgin Mega

ASAP Rocky is partnering with Virgin Mega to release a limited edition A.L.L.A. Access Chain, in anticipation of his "Worldwide" tour. ASAP Rocky and Tyler, The Creator's joint tour is definitely an affair fans will not want to miss, even more so when you throw Vince Staples and Danny Brown into the mix. If ever we needed to say 'lituation,' this would probably be it. In anticipation of the tour, which kicks off on September 19th in Lowell, MA, Rocky has teamed up with Virgin Mega for an limited edition chain. Virgin Mega basically partners with brands to bring users that exclusive shit, and their latest collaboration is the "A.L.L.A Access Chain." The chain's design pays homage to Rocky's NYC roots, with a version of the 1970 MTA subway token hanging from a bronze chain, as well as a 2015 version of the token. Each piece of jewlery was cast in bronze by Gabriel Urist. The chains will set you back $95 a piece, and in order to cop one, you need to download the Virgin Mega app and begin waiting in a virtual line. Downloading the app reserves you a spot in line, and at 4 PM on September 25th, fans will have one hour to improve their spot in the virtual line in the hope of copping a chain. You can improve your spot in the line by answering questions about the rapper, engaging with other fans in line, and engaging with Virgin Mega's DJ. One lucky winner will also get tickets to the tour, at the show of his/her choice.

Yelawolf Announces New Album Title

Yelawolf reveals the title to his third studio album in a new Facebook post. Not even five months removed from his Love Story LP, and Yelawolf is already turning his focus onto his next album. Jumping on Facebook today, Yelawolf decided to open up to his fans about his current state of mind and in the process he ended up revealing the title to his third studio album, Trail By Fire. Here’s what Yelawolf had to say on FB, "It’s been a crazy week. So much energy around me at all times. I’ve found peace and quite for most of my life at grave yards .. My Maw Maw used to take me .. We would just walk around and read stones … I write a lot of records here .. Today I wrote a record for @leebrice and I here .. Called “Violin” … We’re supposed to be in the studio this evening .. Time to push all aside and get these ideas recorded .. Songs are like a passing speck of dust in the wind … If you don’t grab it and contain it .. It’ll be gone forever. With all my growth .. I can say returning to my roots has been the greatest blessing. Sharing that with what hip hop brought to my life … I’m forever grateful .. ” Trial By Fire ” will be the title for my next album … Sharing this with you all today … Right now …. Cause who knows really … But I’m mentally ready to begin the next album … And the journey starts today. @shadyrecords INTERSCOPE ‪#‎slumerican @fefedobsonofficial @kleversworld @bonesowens @spidysmith @jdotjones @rosenberg" - Yelawolf No word yet as for when Trail By Fire will arrive, but it looks like it’s definitely in the works. We’ll keep you posted as more on this story unfolds. Who's excited?

Drake Opened A Restaurant In Toronto

Drake now owns a restaurant called "Fring's". Drake held a pretty exclusive event last night, but it had nothing to do with his recent project with Future -- in fact, it had nothing to do with music whatsoever. Drake's party in Toronto was to celebrate the opening of his new restaurant with celebrity chef, Susur Lee. It's called Fring's, and it's located in the heart of downtown at 455 King St. W. Outside of those key points, we don't really know too much about the new business, as it was a pretty exclusive event. Much like his last few projects, Drizzy is keeping things on the down-low until things officially start up, so no menu details for the time being.

Chief Keef's Parking Lot Hologram Performance Shut Down

Keef's attempt to continue "Bang 3 Hologram Fest" in a parking lot was (predictably) thwarted. We reported last night that Chief Keef's "Bang 3 Hologram Fest," also the release party for Bang 3 Pt. 2, had run into some trouble at its scheduled venue, the Henry Fonda Theater, located in Hollywood. Keef and Alki David, the CEO of FilmOn, Keef's label and the company responsible for putting on the festival, soon made plans to move the concert to a parking lot adjacent to the Fonda Theater. Well, they were initially able to kick off the event, but everything was shut down less than one song into Keef's hologram performance -- the exact scenario that took place in late July at Craze Fest in Hammond, Indiana. Perhaps virtual Sosa should try a different opener than "I Don't Like" next time. It's still unclear as to why the Fonda Theater called off the event in the first place, though reports hint at an altercation between event staff and the theater's security during pre-show rehearsals. A spokesman for FilmOn said that a security member had "attacked" a festival employee for "drinking the Fonda's water." A Billboard reporter claimed that the crowd was relatively sparse in the parking lot at around 9 PM, two hours after the festival had officially started and soon before it would be shut down. She reported that the grounds were filled with artisan food trucks, arcade games, and a stage designated for rap battles. Tupac's hologram reportedly performed on the "hologram stage" before that of Keef took the stage. As mentioned, the entire thing was called off before the Sosa hologram was able to finish "I Don't Like." The aforementioned reporter was able to speak to one of the cops who shut down the event, who told her that Keef and FilmOn "didn't have the proper permit." "They had some, but not the one-day event permit. They didn't give enough notice to our captain. Our captain will never approve a one-day event with one-day notice. He needs time to review what it is, what kind of people will be coming," said the officer. Hmmm..."what kind of people will be coming"? Sounds rather sketchy. As he has in the past when Keef's hologram performance has been disallowed, Alki David has released a scathing public statement -- this time, directed at the LAPD, the Fonda Theater, and its owner company, AEG: "Just pathetic. The city of Los Angeles was clearly doing the dirty work of corporate giant AEG by shutting down Chief Keef's festival. It was shaping up to be a great night at the lot and we had 80,000 fans watching on FilmOn.com. We are so pissed off we are planning to build a permanent venue for hologram concerts next to AEG's Fonda Theater." You gotta respect Keef and David's determination to make this thing happen.

Waka Flocka Responds To Backlash Over His Opinion That Caitlyn Jenner is "Rebuking God"

Waka Flocka is not backing down from his statements about Caitlyn Jenner and the transgender community. On his most recent appearance on the Breakfast Club, Waka Flocka made some offensive statements regarding Caitlyn Jenner and the transgender community, suggesting that those who choose to identify with a different gender later in life are "rebuking God". Following backlash against his views, Waka decided to clarify his words on Twitter, and while he did apologize for using the word "evil," and expressed that he has "no problem with transgender people," the rapper unfortunately stood by his previous statements, writing, "I simply feel we need to be careful what our children see as "sensationalized"," going on to say, "I'm not a fan of transgenders marketed as a superhero". This certainly won't be the end of the conversation with Waka, and as a generally very rational person, he'll hopefully end up seeing the wrong in his views. Read his tweets below.

So now I'm #Homophobic because I don't agree with #CatlinJenner Smh

— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) September 19, 2015

I'm not a politician so I could never be politically correct #WakaForPrez #WakaForThePeople

— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) September 19, 2015

I have nothing against transgender people. I simply feel we need to be careful what our children see as "sensationalized"

— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) September 19, 2015

Children's brains are a constant development to adulthood. And they pay attention to everything whether we want to accept it or not

— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) September 19, 2015

I'm a father now so I look at life a lot differently ..

— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) September 19, 2015

Understand a technique by the press called - " bait and click " - ads make money and all these websites have ads . - WFF

— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) September 19, 2015

IM NOT HOMOPHOBIC I HAVE NOTHING AGAINST THE GAY COMMUNITY. IM STILL STANDING ON WHAT I SAID ---

— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) September 19, 2015

IM NOT A FAN OF TRANSGENDERS MARKETED LIKE A SUPERHERO #WFF

— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) September 19, 2015

AND YES I WAS WRONG FOR USING THE WORD #EVIL I APOLOGIZE FOR THAT AND EVER-PERSON I OFFENDED #WRONGCHOICEOFWORD #WAKAFORPREZ

— Waka Flocka Flame (@WakaFlocka) September 19, 2015