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.

Top 5 Hottest Nelly Videos

Since the begining of Hip-Hop, no-one has made great entertaining hits like +Nelly Nell. Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr., better known by his stage name, Nelly, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, investor and occasional actor from St. Louis, Missouri.

 "E.I." is a single by the rapper Nelly. It was released in 2000, taken from Nelly's 2000 album Country Grammar. It peaked at number 11 on the UK Singles Charts.

 "Dilemma" is a song by American rapper Nelly, featuring American R&B singer Kelly Rowland. It was released on June 25, 2002.

 "My Place" is the first single by the hip hop artist Nelly from his album Suit. It reached Number 4 on the American Billboard Charts and was very popular in the British.

 "Over and Over" is a song recorded by American recording artist Nelly and Tim Mc Graw. The song talks about their breakups with the girl they love and how they can't stop thinking about her. They can't bare to see her with any other man.

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 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."

Happy Birthday Nelly Furtado

+Nelly Furtado is a Canadian singer, songwriter and actress. She has sold 20 million albums worldwide and more than 20 million singles. She was born December 2, 1978 which brings her to the age of 35. Nelly Furtado is a Canadian singer whose hits include 'I'm Like a Bird' (2000) and 'Say it Right' (2007).

She has appeared on various new and old television show and joined together with other artist to make some of the hottest singles today. Happy Birthday +Nelly Furtado, We all love to see you perform here at The Wrap Up Magazine.

#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.

Gansta Marcus Talks 50 Cent, Nelly And Floyd Mayweather

Gansta Marcus of Lima, Ohio just released a statement on the behalf that rap artist +50 Cent just bidded $1.6 Million on +Floyd Mayweather winning the fight against Manny Pacquiao. I believe +Manny Pacquiao will put them hands on Floyd. Even if Floyd wins, this is not going to be a easy fight for him to just walk in and take.

I know one other person that Floyd does not like, that is our Midwest Swang artist +ST Lunatic Nelly. For Nelly is dating Floyds girl in a current relationship, but thats for all fun and play. 50 I understand you have graduated to being a event promoter, but the bets are off, Floyd will loose this fight to Manny.

Top 5 Hottest Puff Daddy Videos

The Wrap-Up Magazine has just released the top 5 hottest visual videos of +Puff Daddy and his crew he has made throughout the years. Sean John Combs, also known by his stage names Puff Daddy, Diddy, and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. Combs was born in Harlem and grew up in Mount Vernon, New York.

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.

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 Interview On CNN

St. Louis native and rapper Nelly talks to Erin Burnett about the shooting death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri. Its a shame on what's happening there. Their is not enough penalties for police.

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. 

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 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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#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'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?

Top 5 Hottest Photos Of Ashanti

The Wrap-Up Magazine has just released the top 5 hottest photos of +Ashanti Douglas. Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas is an American recording artist, record producer, dancer, and actress. Ashanti is most famous for her eponymous debut album, which featured the hit song "Foolish".

 Ashanti was born on October 13, 1980 in Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, USA as Ashanti Shequoiya Douglas. She is an actress. Ashanti talks sex with Nelly, her first class tickets to Dubai and a new Christmas album with +HOT 97.

 Ashanti gave fans an informative Ustream discussing her new movie roles and music plans. The American singer-songwriter-actress has an estimated net worth of $145 million. She owes her fortune to smart stock investments and substantial property.

 Ashanti net worth is definitely at the very top level among other celebrities. Even though rumors are that she has turned down multiple record deals. Her net worth is what was paid to her before taxes.

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.

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?"

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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