In the October/November issue of Complex magazine, rapper Kid Cudi kept it really funky in his interview when discussing his dislike for D.C. rapper Wale. According to Cudi, he doesn’t have any beef with Wale, but he just doesn’t like dude’s vibe. Check out what he had to say…

Complex: Where did the whole attitude shift towards Wale stem from?

Kid Cudi: I really don’t understand what’s up with this guy, but he’s just somebody I don’t click with anymore. I started making changes in my life and started to realize positive energy around me, and he never really had a good energy. I never felt like he wanted to see me prosper, it was just one of those niggas that was envious rather than happy for a nigga. I could be reading it wrong, but I’m not making beef and rearranging my life. It’s pretty obvious he feels some type of way about it. I’m not into peer mediation and working things out, I’m just trying to provide for my daughter and my family and making music for my fans. I vibe with certain people and some people I don’t.

Complex: Last September you shot a page for GQ’s Man of the Year issue with him and Drake; was everything cool then?

Kid Cudi: The whole time me and him and Drake were doing the GQ shoot,Wale was bitching and being aggravated that clothes weren’t in his size, just really not cooperating and being difficult, and just being a diva. The photographer was like, “Wale, c’mon, smile a bit” and he was like, “Man, I don’t smile, let these other guys smile.” I was like, what kind of shit is that? In my head I’m thinking “man, this is GQ. If these niggas want you to smile, smile. We just got picked for “Men of the Year” that shit is awesome. It’s wack to be on that shit when you’re at a photoshoot, he shouldn’t be getting all riled up. There was tension throughout the whole shoot. Me and Drake have a rapport, we’re cool. We were automatically hitting it off, and kicking it, and just Wale was not trying to be in the situation. He was trying to be too cool. He was acting like he’s too good for the situation, and that’s how he always is. He always acts like he’s bigger than what he is, and I don’t fuck with that at all.

And Kid Cudi isn’t lying…’cause according to a few snitches Wale can be an asshole!

Check out a few flicks and some footage from Kid Cudi’s dope photoshoot!

Yesterday, rude gyal Rihanna sang her heart out…at least it looks like she did at Day two of Radio 1’s “Big Weekend” in the UK. The pop star showed off her Caribbean pride by rockin’ a leather ensemble decked out with Rastafarian colors.

Sidebar: RiRi looks all burnt out, but why?! Her a$$ barely did anything on stage!

While Rihanna worked up a sweat, rappers Fabolous and Wale shut Miami down on Saturday with the help of Heneiken.

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On Tuesday, BET announced the list of nominees for its 2010 BET Awards. Don’t even get me started about this year’s nominees. Anywhoo, Hip-hop’s royal couple Jay-Z and Beyonce will be battling it out in three categories at this year. I’m guessing BET did that on purpose so that people will actually tune-in– this just might be the closest thing to a fit that you’ll ever get from the Carters anyway. The two are nominated for “Video of the Year”, “Best Collaboration” and “Viewers Choice”. Jay-Z is also up against one of our favorite songstresses Melanie Fiona and rap newcomer B.o.B in video of the year as well. Ya already know Jay “runs this town”, but he’s also running this year’s nominations as he’s in the lead with five, including “Best Male Hip-hop Artist”. While wifey Beyonce and Swizz Beatz’ boo Alicia Keys vying for “Best R&B Female Artist”. Young Money’s Drake and Nicki Minaj, Trey Songz and Diddy will be taking the stage as confirmed performers. Let just hope Nicki doesn’t perform “Massive Attack” ’cause that would definitely be a massive failure…well it already is. Queen Latifah is set to host the awards ceremony which takes place Sunday, June 27th.

Peep pics from the announcement conference

Brace yourself for the full list of nominees…definitely a shocker! Trust and believe it’s not in a good way either.

]]> http://str8nyc.com/2010/05/20/jay-z-to-battle-beyonce-2010-bet-awards/feed/ 6 http://str8nyc.com/2010/05/03/new-video-wale-diary/ http://str8nyc.com/2010/05/03/new-video-wale-diary/#comments Mon, 03 May 2010 14:21:59 +0000 J'More http://str8nyc.com/?p=37635 NEW VIDEO: WALE- “DIARY”

DMV representer Wale drops a new video for his new single “Diary” off his debut album Attention Deficit. The video was shot in “do or die” Bed Stuy, Brooklyn and directed by Rik Cordero. Rik recently explained to MTV News the concept of the video.

“What he wanted to do was kind of show that we, as men, when we approach a girl, we don’t always know exactly what her past was. Whether she was angry or felt a sort of way because another dude made a mistake that we have to pay for, that was the message Wale wanted to get across in this video.”

ON DECK or OFF DECK?!

Sidebar: Ladies, don’t front ’cause everything Wale spits in the track is totally true. But, can he blame us for acting the way we do especially when we come across a$$holes on a daily basis?! I say, blame the trifling brothas for the reason chicks act the way they do. Fellas,  if you approach me in the street, I’m going to keep it moving…one less trifling n*gga I gotta deal with. #Imjustsayin

Last week, D.C.’s finest Raheem DeVaughn, Wale, D.C. Don Juan, Tabi Bonney and more came out to help raise money to help support Haiti’s earthquake relief at the famed 9:30 Club and ya gurl J’More was there to witness it all! Other great local artists who also came through to support the cause were Black Cobain, Phil Ade, XO, Kingpen Slim, K-Beta and the lovely Paula Campbell.

Aside from hitting the stage with Phil Ade to perform “Hollyhood”, Radio Rah also performed two tracks off his new album The Love & War Masterpiece titled “Can I Live” and “Bulletproof”.

Mr. “Lookie Looky” D.C. Don Juan performed club banger “Lookie Looky”.

Tabi Bonney hopped on the stage with ABDC’s Beat Ya Feet Kings and performed hits “The Pocket” and “Jet Setter”.

The man of the night, Wale took the stage a lil’ after 10 pm and boy did the crowd going crazy! Before Wale hopped on the stage, audience members began chanting his name. Ya would’ve thought he was Jay-Z or something! He performed a few tracks including “Chillin”, “90210″, and “Nikeboots”. Not to mention he also took a few shots at Charles Hamilton and the New Boyz.

Special shout out to Candice!

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Are you a “pretty girl”? Of course you are! Well, D.C. rapper Wale x Karmaloop have teamed up looking for “Pretty Girls” to show of their swag on Karmaloop.com. The lucky “Pretty Girl” will be chosen by Wale and will be flown out to the Karmaloop headquarters for an exclusive opportunity to be a guest model on Karmaloop.com. But wait, there’s more! She’ll also score a $500 gift certificate to cop some fly gear on Karmaloop.com.

Here’s how to enter:

Record a video of yourself answering Wale’s questions and submit your clip here.

And make sure you answer these questions in your video to be considered:

Name 3 of your favorite pretty girls and why?
What’s one thing you are working towards in life?
Describe your personal style and model your favorite outfit for the cam.

Wale and a panel of judges will choose the “Pretty Girl” on March 12, 2010.

So don’t delay and enter for your chance to win today!

Good Luck!