In an extensive interview for their 101th issue, rapper YG sat down with THE FADER to detail some of the tribulations he’s experienced over the past few months. The West Coast native opened up to the mag about a so-called fall-out with his long-time producer DJ Mustard and the night he was shot in the studio. Hit the jump for more.
(Video) DJ Mustard Hosts Surprise Backpack Give Away For Los Angeles Schools
Not only is DJ Mustard one of the most talented hit-makers in the game, but he’s also quite the philanthropist! The popular producer/DJ hosted a surprise give away for both Audubon Middle School and Gifted Magnet Center in Los Angeles to gift the students with brand new backpacks for back-to-school season. The surprised students packed in the auditorium of their school as they were shocked by Mustard’s presentation in which he handed out the backpacks filled with school supplies. Super dope move! Check out the full video from the events below.
DJ Mustard Takes Home A Total Of 12 Awards At BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
Over the weekend, DJ Mustard made history at the BMI R&B/ Hip-Hop Awards. The talented producer who has helped create countless hits racked up a total of 12 awards during the show. Some of the awards he took home included “Publisher of the Year,” “Songwriter of the Year” and Producer of The Year” along with praise from some of his most popular songs including “2 On,” (Tinashe) “Don’t Tell ‘Em,” (Jeremih) “I Don’t F**ck With You,” (Big Sean) “Main Chick,” (Chris Brown) “My Hitta,” (YG) “Na Na,” (Trey Songz) “Paranoid,” (Ty Dolla Sign) “Who Do You Love?) (YG) “Show Me,” (Kid Ink) and “No Mediocre” (T.I).
#DJFunkFlexApp NEW MUSIC: Nelly ft. Jeremih – The Fix
Nelly recruits Jeremih for his latest single titled “The Fix.” The DJ Mustard produced track samples Marvin Gaye’s “Sexual Healing.”
(Video) Learn The History Of Hip-Hop At Lollapalooza & Watch The Live Stream
In the ’90s, Lollapalooza began its legacy by bringing together an army of chart-topping musicians of all genres like Rock, Pop, EDM and Country. When the festival began in 1991, Ice-T served as the first and only hip-hop artist. Over the past several decades, the line-up for the weekend-long festival has grown significantly with plenty of legendary MC’s who have rocked the stage. In honor of the festival’s 15th active year, get a brief history of hip-hop at Lollapalooza and the official live stream after the jump!
#DJFunkFlexApp Mixtape: DJ Mustard – 10 Summers: The Mixtape, Vol. 1
DJ Mustard his the streets with Volume 1 of his “10 Summers” mixtape. Listen below.
