“Is it not the height of disrespect and insensitivity?” – M.I reacts to video Rick Ross shot in Lagos

Chocolate City rapper, MI Abaga, has taken to his personal website, to make his opinions known about the Nigerian version of ‘Hold me back’, which Rick Ross shot in some areas of Lagos. MI was evidently not happy, as his write up showed, suggesting that the American rapper did not portray the country in good light. In his opinion, nobody can tell the Nigerian story, more than the inhabitants of the nation. “Does it make you angry? Does it rile you to see your country portrayed as poor and suffering and full of struggle?” he asked rhetorically. “It burns you, does it not? To have some foreigner- who knows nothing of your history and pain, of the stories that flow within your blood- to have this foreigner come in and tell your story? Is it not the height of disrespect and insensitivity? “Does it not chafe against the thick skin you have grown to cover your other wounds? Does it not make you angry? We should wax sanctimonious about national pride being slighted. We should vent our displeasure online. We should occupy something. “Because God forbid the truth ever be told about what things really are. God forbid a stranger reminds us about those things we choose to ignore every day. God forbid we ever face the truth about ourselves. God forbid we do not go on the internet and rail about how our country is being cast in bad light. God forbid we do not talk about how there is a small minority which lives better than portrayed. God forbid we do not ignore truth one more time. God forbid we don’t.”

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Rick Ross – Hold Me Back (Nigeria)

Rick Ross aka Rozay was in Nigeria a few weeks ago for a concert and while he was there he shot another video for his track Hold Me Back. He’s all over the streets of Lagos in this and goes really into the backwoods on it. Not exactly thrilled about the one side of Nigeria he shows. There’s more to Nigeria than this, but if he’s going for the streets look then I guess I can understand, but still… Would’ve liked a more diverse outlook on Nigeria. Especially cos he knows better. Anyways, check it out

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“I want Nigeria’s oil wealth” – Rick Ross

American rapper, Rick Ross, who is currently in Nigeria, has indicated interest in making some money from the country’s number one mineral resource – oil. “Nigeria is rich with Oil.Generational wealth.I need some,” Rick Ross wrote on his Twitter page, while on the set of ‘Hold me back’ video in Obalende, Lagos. Rozay went ahead to post pictures of oil process base ships, which were not too far from the shore and tweeted again: “Lagos Oil Rigg. I’m officially joining the ‘Oil Money Gang‘” Ross is also on the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, for the month of August. In his interview, he talks about his time as a correctional officer and how he had two heart seizures last year, caused by smoking weed.

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Rick Ross shoots ‘Hold me back’ video in Obalende, Lagos [Pictures]

Rick Ross announced via micro-blogging site Twitter on Friday, August 17, 2012, that while in Lagos for his Summer Jam Fest performance, he would use the opportunity to shoot a music video. The Maybach Music boss kept true to his words as he went to the streets of Obalende, specifically Sura market area, to film the Nigerian version of his single ‘Hold me back‘. ‘Hold me back’ is a single off Rozay’s recently released fifth album ‘God Forgives, I Don’t‘. ‘Filming in the slums in Lagos.i just bought out the whole grocery store and gave it to the village. #MMG presence strong in our homeland‘, @rickyrozay tweeted. The shoot, directed by Maybach Music official films director Spiff TV, started at about 1PM and lasted for 2 hours. ‘Nigeria!!! We In The Streets‘, @SPIFFTvFilms tweeted. The US version of ’Hold me back‘ was released in July and generated controversy when it got banned by music network BET.

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Did P-Square pay Rick Ross $100,000 to feature in remix?

Off from the monumental Universal Music Group (UMG) music distribution signing deal some days ago, PSquare has hit another success in its music career with the featuring of American rapper, Rick Ross in ‘Beautiful Onyinye’ remix. ‘Beautiful Onyinye is a track from their 2011 released Invasion album, which is their latest album. The singing group was signed into US singer, Akon’s music label; Konvict Music last year. They featured Akon in the remix of Chop My Money track from Invasion album. However, there are rumour from some sources that PSquare paid 100,000 US dollars to force Rick Ross into doing the remix with them. This claim has not been authenticated yet They have already shot a music video for the song, which was shot in some parts of the United States of America. The remix has been largely accepted by fans and music lovers. The video was first released on Youtube but was later removed due to copyrights claims by Iroko Partners.Here's the video PSquare later tweeted that the first released video was the unofficial one. “Pls the PSQUARE BEAUTIFUL ONYINYE video is a wrong version and should be disregarded… The OFFICIAL video is out 2moro (today)”, PSquare tweeted early today.Download Audio

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Rick Ross Brings Out French Montana & Omarion At FADER Event In LA

Rick Ross performed at the FADER + vitaminwater uncapped event last night in LA and brought out some affiliates with him. Above, Omarion comes out to perform his new single ‘Let’s Talk’. After the jump, French does ‘Stay Schemin’ and ‘Shot Caller (Remix)’ with the boss. Footage comes courtesy of LA Leakers.

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Rick Ross & DJ Khaled Promise “Big Surprises” At Hot 97 Summer Jam

Rick Ross and DJ Khaled recently paid a visit to Funkmaster Flex’s show on Hot 97 and talked about their plans for Hot 97 Summer Jam concert which goes down on Sunday, June 3rd. Khaled brings his regular hyped talk game and teases big surprises at the show. Slaughterhouse have been added to the concert which will be streamed live on the internet for fans across the world.

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Behind The Scenes: French Montana – ‘Pop That’ Feat. Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne

We saw some photos and brief video clips the other day but here’s a better visual look at French Montana’s upcoming song and video ‘Pop That’ which features Drizzy, Weezy and Ricky. Miami Herald was on the secret location of the shoot in Miami and brings us this footage. Even Rihanna was present to support her rumored current boyfriend Drake.

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On The Set: French Montana – ‘Pop Dat’ Feat. Drake, Rick Ross, & Lil Wayne

French has a smash follow up hit to ‘Shot Caller’ coming on his new album Excuse My French this July 17th. ‘Pop Dat’ features Drizzy, Rozay, and Weezy, fitting for a track that samples Uncle Luke. They shot the video for it in Miami today and we got some flicks via Instagram. Also check out a preview of the track via Viddy.

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Birdman – ‘Born Stunna’ Feat. Rick Ross

The Young Money leader reminds us that he’s still around and drops a new video featuring the bawse himself. Directed by Derick G.

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Rick Ross, Drake & French Montana Perform ‘Stay Schemin’ In Houston

Drake brought out Rick Ross as a special guest last night at his Club paradise tour stop at Toyota Center in Houston. He joined Drizzy and French Montana as they performed ‘Stay Schemin’ for the first time together.

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Mary J. Blige – ‘Why’ Feat. Rick Ross

Just a day after the trailer, Mary J. Blige and Rick Ross give the green light to premiere the video for their latest collaboration ‘Why’. It’s the new single off MJB’s My Life II: The Journey Continues (Act I), in stores now.

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Nipsey Hustle - "Proud of that" Feat. Rick Ross

Looks like a great day for Nipsey to have this track put out there. LA Leakers gets the go ahead to let it breathe. Still unsure where this will live but it sounds impressive.Download here

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Wale - "Bag of Money" Feat. Rick Ross,Meek Mill,T-Pain

MMG Day continues with the debut of their brand new video for the single ‘Bag Of Money‘. Directed by Colin Tilley. Self Made, Vol. 2 drops June 26th

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Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa, Tyga, J. Cole, Elle Varner, Big Sean, Diggy, Wale to Headline 106 KMEL summer jam 2012

Bay Area’s 106 KMEL has announced the lineup for their annual summer jam concert and they’ve got a pretty nice lineup this time around. Rick Ross, Wiz Khalifa, Tyga, J. Cole, Elle Varner, Big Sean, Diggy, Wale plus guests will take the stage at Oracle Arena at Oakland, CA on June 10th. You can buy ticket here

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Rozay and Maybach Music Group Tour Vlog series

Rozay and Maybach Music Group present the final installment his European Tour Vlog series. The bawse performs in the last four cities of the tour: Paris, London, Birmingham and Manchester.

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French Montana - "Everything’s a go"

With the money and the girls taken care of, everything’s a go for French Montana and his coke boyz. Video directed by SpiffTV and appearances by Rick Ross, Wale, Swizz Beatz and more.

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Jennifer Hudson and Ne-Yo - "Think Like A Man" Feat. Rick Ross

The video for Jennifer Hudson and Ne-Yo’s joint song features scenes from Think Like A Man movie hitting theaters on April 20th.

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