Nelly Sells Music Catalog for $50 Million

 

According to AllHipHop.com, a source close to Nelly revealed that the St. Louis entertainer has sold 50% of his music catalog for $50 million.

Nelly reportedly made the deal with HarbourView Equity Partners for "select recorded assets," including 8 albums and a slew of #1 singles like Grammy-winning singles "Dilemma" ft. Kelly Rowland and "Hot in Herre."

Who Are The Worst Rappers of All Time?

 

The "Greatest Rapper of All Time" title is one of the most prestigious monikers in the history of hip hop; it's also one of the most debated. In terms of innovation, there's no denying the importance of Rakim. 

When it comes to achieving commercial success during a pivotal time in the genre's infancy during the 1980s, names such as LL Cool and Run DMC are also mentioned among the best ever. When it comes to wordplay and storytelling, a strong argument can be made for emcees like Biggie, Big L, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar. On the flip side, if being a generation-defining artist who makes classic album after classic album was a part of the criteria, then rappers such as 2Pac, Jay-Z, and Lil Wayne also could lay claim to the title as well. But what about the opposite side of the spectrum? Who's the worst rapper of all time? And furthermore, what's the criteria? 

Pass The Mic With Ashanti, Ja Rule, Nelly, Akon, Fat Joe & More

 

DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic: The BET After Party. DJ Cassidy spreads love and soul with some of his musical heroes as they pass the mic and perform their classic hits! Artists included: Nelly, Ashanti, Ray J, Ja Rule, Kelis, Jadakiss, Beenie Man, Mya, Wayne Wonder, Sean Paul, Akon, Mr Cheeks, Sunshine Anderson, Musiq Soulchild, Tamia, Fabolous, and Fat Joe. 

The Evolution Of Jay-Z

 

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z (stylized as JAY-Z) is an American rapper and businessman. He is one of the best-selling musicians of all time, having sold more than 100 million records, while receiving 21 Grammy Awards for his music. 

MTV ranked him the "Greatest MC of all time" in 2006.

Key Moments In Hip-Hop History

 

Hip hop is more than music; it’s a cultural movement that incorporates different elements of art. Before there was Lil Yachty, Young M.I.A., or YNW Melly, there was a world of hip hop artist who's name rain supreme even still today.

Back when music was real, artist had the opportunity to shine in their own distinctive way. Rap is one of the most distinctive features of hip-hop. Rappers use rhythm, lyrics, and vocal tone to express themselves. The best rappers are distinguished by their “flow” – the way the words run together without the performer getting tongue-tied.

#TuneIn to #MusicVideo by Vi City - OnGod @IamViCity

 

Ranging out of Chicago, Vi City is back on the music scene with a new music video titled "OnGod." Crafting a sound that captures the pain and hope of a youth striving to make a better way, combined with the ambition and skills to actually have made it out, the celebratory tones reign supreme on this wave of sound for the veteran rapper, songwriter and producer.

Vi’s introduction to the game came via working with Mathaus Ent. & Chilly of the 1st & 15th label in conjunction with Lupe Fiasco.  Shortly after, he connected with DJ Skee to release a mixtape under Skee’s Skeeter’s TV label. His next stint came working with St. Louis’ own, Nelly, co - penning the hit Country N**** Fly (CNF).

What Is Your Favorite Rap Group?

 

Every now and then, a hip-hop music group breaks through the barriers to the big screen. Run-DMC's place as the most influential rap group and undeniably one of the greatest hip-hop acts of all-time.

Fans Favorite created this thread for hip-hop lovers and viewers of the Wrap Up Magazine to engage on. "We want to know which rap group is your most favorite?"

See 50 Cent Reaction To Jennifer Lopez And Family Dancing To His Song

Jennifer Lopez,  Alex Rodriguez and their children joined the new social media trend where people are turning up to some of our favorite classic musics.

50 Cent caught wind of J- Lo and the family dancing to his hit record “In Da Club” and shared his thoughts on it via His Instagram. He reposted the video and captioned it, “how cool is this, super cool LOL“

#Throwback #MusicVideo Nelly, Kelly Rowland - Dilemma

Featuring Kelly Rowland from Destiny's Child, this song is about a girl who thinks about another guy even when she's with her boyfriend. Nelly and Kelly act this out in the video, but also in the song, as they sing to each other by name.

This was the first big release for Kelly Rowland away from her group, Destiny's Child. Nelly was an established star and hot on the charts, but Rowland was not widely known on her own. This was a good way to introduce her as a solo artist and get her ready for her first album.

The song depicts the declaration of forbidden love by a female lover in a committed relationship, and the predicament the male protagonist must face. Once Nellyville was released in the United States on June 25, 2002, radio programmers started playing "Dilemma". By July 2002, the track had reached the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 based on airplay alone.

What If You Had The Chance To Remake Any Jennifer Lopez Video

What if you were given the opportunity to redirect any one of Jennifer Lopez music videos, which would you choose?

American Entertainer Jennifer Lopez has been featured in forty-five music videos and has released three video albums. Lopez's first music video was for "Baila", from the soundtrack of the movie Music of the Heart.

Ain't It Funny still holds the record as Jlo's most popular video critics say. But here at the Wrap-Up Magazine, we want to hear what the fans have to say about this.

Be sure to check out: A Full Year Of Jennifer Lopez

If you were given a chance to star or direct any of Jennifer Lopez videos, which would it be and why? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below so that the author may engage directly with you. If you find this article interesting, share to any of your social media sites to help others find the page.

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It was hard to choose a video to remake for members of the Wrap-Up Magazine. In the end, we decided we would remove Nas from I'm Gonna Be Alright and insert a artist that has more of a style that match Jlo such as Nelly or Ja Rule again.

The concept of the video would change also. It would be more related to the songs. Just a little touch of perfection. What do you think? Comment in the comment section below!

Why Nelly And KRS-One Rap Beef Happened

In 2002, Nelly was one of hip-hop's biggest stars. His 2000 breakout debut, Country Grammar, sold nine million records.

Old school boom-bap rap pioneer, KRS-One, who had earned a reputation not just for his community-conscious lyrics but for never shying away from a lyrical showdown, called Nelly out.

KRS— who by that time had already proclaimed himself to be a keeper of classic hip-hop— voiced his discontent with Nelly on the track "Clear Em Out" from the compilation The Difference.

The song was aimed at pop-rap, and given his success as hip-hop's reigning top-seller at the time. Nelly took offense. He'd just dropped the track "#1" from the Training Day soundtrack, where he was defending his right to reign on top of the charts.

"He had to defend himself. He's like, 'My career probably wouldn't be here if it wasn't for KRS-One,' that's what Nelly is on. My man got tired of critics and made a song '#1.' He wasn't specifically talking about nobody, but if the shoe fits, wear it."

KRS claimed he even sent an email to Nelly's camp, explaining there was no beef and he wasn't interested in getting into it with the St. Louis star. Nelly didn't get the memo, however, and in response, recorded a verse on the Freeway's "Roc the Mic" remix, on which he called out the veteran rhymer, letter by letter.

KRS responded by calling for an actual boycott of Nelly's album, Nellyville, which was scheduled to drop that June 2002, dramatically declaring himself a "sovereign power" in the process. Nelly challenged a sovereign power.

Needless to say, the whole boycott thing didn't exactly pan out the way KRS had hoped. June 25, 2002, rolled around, Nelly dropped Nellyville, and the entire world danced to the album's monster hit, "Hot in Herre." Nellyville ended up selling over 6 million albums and it stands as the 14th best-selling rap album of all time.

What's Your Favorite Tim McGraw Song?

In a recent article from the Wrap-Up Magazine, we asked fans would they choose Garth Brooks over Tim McGraw and comments poured in all over social media.

This time were asking fans and music lovers what is there favorite song from Tim McGraw?

TWUM Best Of MTV Cribs

Are you a MTV Cribs lover who wondered why the show was taken off air? Well The Wrap-Up Magazine has decided to bring it back just for you, the viewer. Were bringing you rappers and artist homes, based from the original show of MTV Cribs.

Nelly Arrested For Rape

A woman has claimed that Nelly raped her on his tour bus before his performance in Washington. Nelly is currently on tour with Florida Georgia Line. He was scheduled to perform with them tonight at Ridgefield, Washington.

According to the woman, the attack happened early this morning around 3:45 AM. She told police that Nelly was the person who raped her. Nelly was arrested a few hours later on second-degree rape. He is currently in jail awaiting a bail hearing.

Nelly Signs Deal With Fox

Nelly is bringing his country grammar and sports savvy to FS1’s Skip And Shannon: Undisputed. The diamond-selling rapper has secured a development deal with Fox and will join the sports debate show as a contributor alongside Skip Bayless, Shannon Sharpe and moderator Joy Taylor, starting Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 9:30 a.m. ET.

kip and Shannon: Undisputed has other hip-hop ties as well as Lil Wayne provided the “No Mercy” theme song. The airs on FS1 and delves into sports’ trending topics weekdays from 9:30 am to 12 p.m. ET.

Gansta Marcus Talks Top 5 Rappers Of All Times

(The Wrap-Up Magazine) When rappers mention who is there top 5 hottest of all times, all differ in their own way. Lima, Ohio producer Gansta Marcus releases his list of all time favorites. Check out his list below and why.

"I was raised in the eara where 90's hip-hop was top of the market. We had rappers such as Tupac and Biggie, Nas and Jay-Z. My top 5 list of hottest rappers would consist of Master P +Percy Miller +DMXS Radio +Ruff Ryders Entertainment Nelly +ST Lunatic Nate Dogg +Snoop Dogg +EminemMusic and UGK +UNDER GROUND KINGS.

There were many great hits created back then that will last forever. But nothing came better than these artist because they kept putting out hit after hit over the years. When Master P released Bout It, it took the world by storm. Shortly after, Ghetto D hit the stores like a monster. With a tank and a squad that can't be stop, No Limit held the charts for several years until Hot Boyz took over with members such as +Lil Wayne +LIL TURK B.G. and Juvenile.

DMX came in hard with the Ruff Ryders anthem, shortly after he released one of his best album ever "Flesh Of My Flesh." Talk about a album to just let play, now this is it...Real Talk. You don't have to speak on Nelly and Snoop Dogg, for you see they still speak for themselves.

Eminem is labeled as one of the hottest artist of all times. He came out with hot bars and tactical vocals. With +DR Engineering behind him, there was no touching him to begin with.

Gansta Marcus Talks When Rappers Give Back

This is the way! Giving back to your community. Game started off his Robin Hood Project in 2013 around the time that he learned that Tiana Ricks, a 6-year-old girl, and her father were gunned down outside a family home in Moreno Valley. Diddy proved his dedication to philanthropy in 2003 when he raised over $2 million for children with HIV/AIDS by running in the New York City Marathon. After his sister was diagnosed with leukemia, St. Louis rapper Nelly registered thousands of donors and raised money for cancer research.

Gansta Marcus has done as much as the rest of the rappers in the industry without fame or fortune. Throughtout the years, times has changed in our youth and the picture is much clearer than others that the future is destined for hell. Its up to us to find a way for our future generation to become great.

Rappers catch a lot of flack for spending their moolah on huge mansions, cars and women, but did you know they give back in a big way too? From J. Cole to Big Sean to Diddy, these rappers made positive impacts on their hometowns by giving back.

This week has been the week of goodwill with many of America's hottest rappers giving back to their community. Gansta Marcus will be doing his bid by giving back to all the rappers in the community by releases there music in three installments titled "The Vault."

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Gansta Marcus Talks His Lifestyle, Young Talent, And More

The musical artist Gansta-Marcus has lived a hell of a life throughout the years. He has been through more things than most can imagine. From his brother being stabbed multiple times to owning homes. Through all the rain and the pain, he still manages to keep a smile on his face.

He has been in the underground music industry since 2010. He started off by searching for young talent within his city of Lima, which led him to start producing himself. Since growing up to be a man, Marcus has had many children between two women.

Gansta Marcus has always believed in empowerment of our youth. He teach's the youth around him that, (In His Own Words) "Its okay to hustle, but have a job while rapping about your life. Selling drugs in not the only way to make money in the streets, you can sell cd's, scrap, learn to fix electronics and sell them."

After being there with him one-on-one, I also come to notice that he teach's them to be creative in making music, learn to record in the studio they build. I like the concept, make his whole city reach out to shine. I invite all readers, writers, and bloggers to learn more of the person they call Gansta-Marcus. You are welcomed to click on the link below to bing or google the Lima, Ohio artist.

Gansta Marcus claims that he is going to be release another various artist album by April of 2016. He say's that he have tracks stacked up steaming from 2010 till today. So be sure to follow the artist online as new content gets ready to hit the music community.

When asked how does he feel about the rap game today, he responded: "The rap game has become very diverse over the years. Went went from Tupac and Biggie to Master P and Cash Money. After that, it went into a new form of music created by DMX and Ja-Rule."

"The rap game kept changing. It created a platform for artist such as Beyonce and Nelly. The list just keeps going with artist that took off such as Soulja Boy and D4L. Now we are in a section on the community of music where gays and the LGBT communities are taking over. Young Thug and more are hitting harder than most could imagine.

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"The Wrap-Up Magazine" presents: The Boss, Entertainer, CEO, Rapper, Promoter, Blogger "Gansta Marcus" also known as Nieman Marcus. This page was created just for the artist to let the world know how he likes to do things. 

TWUM Best Rumors

Rumors are that The Wrap-Up Magazine is not too big on rumors spreaded across the internet, but we do post them from time to time. Rumors, as narrative IEDs, are low-cost, low-tech communication weapons that can be used by anyone to disrupt the efforts of communication. Take a look at some of the rumors we have helped to spread across the world wide web.

Tennessee Brings Back The Electric Chair

 Rumors are that Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has signed a bill into law allowing the state to electrocute death row inmates in the event prisons are unable to obtain lethal injection drugs. In a related report by The Inquisitr, the state of Utah is considering bringing back firing squad executions for their death penalty because it’s considerably cheaper than lethal injection and other methods. But some people also say it’s a better way to go. (CLICK HERE TO READ MORE)

Juelz Santana Signs To YMCMB

 Rumors are that +Juelz Santana may have signed a deal with +Young Money. According to Power 105.1′s DJ Prostyle’s blog, Dipset’s Juelz Santana has signed to Cash Money. According to Prostyle, a reliable source from Vlad TV broke the news of the joint venture between Juelz and YMCMB. The Bandana Santana has had a good relationship with the Cash Money Empire. (CLICK HERE TO READ MORE)

Trey Songz Confesses To Being a Homosexual

 Rumors are that R&B singer +Trey Songz did confess to being a homosexual. If so, then this is big for the gay community. He says he is not bisexual, but homosexual and one day will like to “Marry the man of his life”. rey Songz first admitted to being gay on Twitter when he tweeted from his official account, but later deleted to tweet. We believe coming out the closet is a very stressful choice for Songz as it is with most people. (CLICK HERE TO READ MORE)

Reason Drake And Rihanna Broke Up

 Trending now is the new rumors of why +Drake Graham and +Rihanna broke up. A source told Hollywood Life that the “Stay” singer gave Drake an ultimatum to win her back. The couple split because Rihanna felt like the “Trophies” rapper was neglecting her; Drake reportedly thought Rihanna was being too “needy.” (CLICK HERE TO READ MORE)

Lil Boosie Laughs At Jay Z

 Lil Boosie is back in the news, this time, rumors are that he was laughing at the Jay-z and Solange elevator fight. Boosie Boo took to twitter and said "Jay-z got 99 problems and solange every last one." How funny is that. (CLICK HERE TO READ MORE)

The Water Monster Spotted In Mexico

 Rumors are that the once disappeared water monster that was named exstinct has been spotted in Mexico. exico's salamander-like axolotl apparently hasn't disappeared from its only known natural habitat in Mexico City's few remaining lakes. (CLICK HERE TO READ MORE)

Waldorf Astoria Opening In Beverly Hills

 Rumors are that the +Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts will be opening in Beverly Hills in 2017. Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts unveiled designs and announced the development of a Waldorf Astoria hotel in Beverly Hills, a partnership between a private investor group led by Alagem Capital Group and clients of Guggenheim Partners. The brand plans to open the new Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills in 2017.

Kim Kardashian Spending Habbits

 Rumors are that $1 Million dollars a month is spent on shopping by +Kim Kardashian. I guess Kim burns through money like no one else. She’s the rich version of living paycheck to paycheck. (CLICK HERE TO READ MORE)

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