TRAILERS: Ice Cube Debuts N.W.A. Biopic Trailer In Australia

Ice Cube Debuts N.W.A. Biopic Trailer In Australia

Australia is always a little bit ahead. Perched just off the International Date Line, the land down under is already prepping its New Year’s Eve festivities. Aussie’s also got a jump on something else: a sneak preview of Straight Outta Compton, the new biopic that tracks the rise of the world’s most dangerous group.

During a recent show in Sydney, Ice Cube played the trailer for the N.W.A. picture, and the footage was captured by a fan. Paul Giamatti’s Jerry Heller is sleazy as could be hoped, and the juxtaposition of bikinis and police cruisers, jail visitations and pool parties are true to the lawlessness that reigned before Cube absconded to the East. It’s his character whose line elicits the most cheers from the Sydney crowd. When asked if N.W.A. stands for “No Whites Allowed,” O’Shea Jackson, Jr. (yes, Cube’s son is playing Cube) gives the emphatic correction. “Nah,” he shakes his head. “Niggas With Attitudes.”

Straight Outta Compton is set for an Aug. 14 2015 release.

[Rolling Stone]

NEWS: Hopsin Announces He's Quitting Rap & Moving To Australia

Hopsin Announces He's Quitting Rap & Moving To Australia

Hopsin announces he's moving to Australia and leaving the rap game behind.

We've seen Hopsin go on twitter rants concerning the music industry/rap game in the past, however he usually calms down and it's back to business as usual. His latest message to the fans isn't in rant-form and it sounds like he's for real.
The Funk Volume rapper has had his fair share of ups and downs, and announced via Facebook today that he's quitting the rap game in order to move to his Australia (presumably to live/be with his Australian girlfriend) and move on to different things. He reveals he's already signed over his portion of the Funk Volume business to his partner, and wished the best of luck to former labelmates Dizzy Wright, SwiZzZ and Jarren Benton. He says, "Over the past couple years I have come to conclusion that this profession just isn't for me, so im going to venture out into new areas of life. I will always be an MC at heart, but this rap stuff just isn't for me." Read his full messages below.
I just wanted to take time out to say I appreciate all of u who have supported my music over these past few years. A Lot of u have told me stories about how I have changed your life. You too have changed mine in ways that u can never imagine. Unfortunately, tonight is the night that I am actually moving away to Australia. Over the past couple years I have come to conclusion that this profession just isn't for me, so im going to venture out into new areas of life. I will always be an MC at heart, but this rap stuff just isn't for me. I hope Youguys can respect it. I've signed over my half of the funk volume label to my business partner Dame. I also wished Swizzz, Dizzy Wright and Jarren Benton good luck in their careers. Thank u all! I'm out.

Sincerely,

Marcus Jamal Hopson aka "Hopsin"

Drake Announces Australian Tour Dates With 2 Chainz

Drake and 2 Chainz take on Australia in the New Year.

Drake will be heading to Australia for the very first time, and he'll be bringing special guest 2 Chainz along for the ride. After wrapping up his street fighter themed "Drake Vs. Lil Wayne" tour, he'll take a bit of a break before heading to Australia in February.

The self-proclaimed 6 God will be visiting four spots in Australia, kicking things off in Sydney on February 25th. He'll head to Melbourne on the 27th, and then Perth on March 3rd, before ending the short jaunt in Brisbane on March 5th.

Head to his website to purchase tickets, and peep the tour flyer in the image above.