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Freddie Gibbs Shows Love To Jeezy On A Song About Growth

Life is too short to listen to bad music. So…let Ambrosia For Heads sift through it for you and only supply you with that great stuff. Despite the reports, Hip-Hop is alive and well and, in many ways, it’s better than it’s ever been. Not only can we go back... Read more

Many Of Hip-Hop’s Greatest Rappers Name Their Top 5 MCs

Note: Jadakiss recently appeared on ESPN’s Jalen & Jacoby podcast and was asked who his top 5 Hip-Hop groups of all-time were. This article has been updated below with his response, as well as The Game’s top 5 LA Rap albums. A few days ago, during a podcast appearance, Ice... Read more

Rap City Is Back For One Night Only…For Now

BET's Rap City was a staple of Hip-Hop culture for nearly 20 years. The show evolved with Rap culture over a series of hosts, studios, and themes. Through it all, BET found a vehicle that was a rival to Yo! MTV Raps as a vessel of the music on television. From 1989 to late 2008,... Read more

Busta Rhymes Has Made A Classic Album 30 Years Into His Career

Busta Rhymes is one of Hip-Hop's most enduring stars. Named by Chuck D, a fixture within Native Tongues, a requested artist on Tupac's One Nation project, a member of the Aftermath/Shady/G-Unit reign as well as Cash Money/Young Money, and one of J Dilla's closest collaborators, Trevor Smith, Jr. has done... Read more

Jeezy Flips A Classic Jay & Beans Beat To Launch His TM 104 Campaign (Audio)

AUGUST 2 UPDATE: Jeezy has released the "1 Time" music video: ORIGINAL JULY 3 STORY: It has been a year and a half since Jeezy released Pressure. At the top of this year, the CTE founder partnered with Boston George for a collaborative free mixtape, Boston George & Diego (embedded... Read more

J. Cole & Kendrick Lamar Join Jeezy On An All-Star Collabo (Audio)

UPDATE: After video footage previewed a sizable clip of the song, Jeezy's full, official "American Dream" releases. The Pressure single is a pointed collaboration with both J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar. This song may not be as Heads expected on paper. Kendrick Lamar provides some melodic singing near the track's... Read more

Doughboyz Cashout Member Roc Shot & Killed In Detroit

Yesterday (October 9) Doughboy Roc of CTE-affiliated group Doughboyz Cashout was fatally shot in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan. The veteran rapper born Rodney Yeargin was 29 years old. Reports from the local CBS affiliate claim that Roc was fired upon while sitting in a car at Stoepel Street and... Read more

Finding The GOAT Producer: Kanye West vs. Scott Storch. Who Is Better?

“Finding the GOAT Producer” begins. The third installment of Ambrosia For Heads’s annual battle series features Hip-Hop’s greatest producers vying for the #1 spot. Thirty producers were pre-selected by a panel of experts, and two slots will be reserved for wild-card entries, including the possibility for write-in candidates, to ensure no deserving... Read more

The Pimp C Lyrics Kanye West Thought Were Too Controversial For His Remix Surface

In 2015, Julia Beverly, founder of Ozone Magazine, released Sweet Jones: Pimp C's Trill Life Story, the most comprehensive biography on the fallen UGK member, to date. While Beverly spoke extensively about the book last year, including at length with Ambrosia For Heads, a passage regarding an unreleased Pimp C... Read more

Nas Blesses Jeezy’s Remix To Bring Some God’s Son To “GOD” (Audio)

Over the last 10 years, Young Jeezy and Nas have maintained a strong working relationship. Longtime Def Jam Records label-mates, Nasir and Snowman both feed on giving the masses inspirational words, that apply whether you're on the bottom or at the top. "My President" saluted the Commander-In-Chief during Jeezy's Recession... Read more

Jeezy & Janelle Monae Find Reason To Celebrate Life’s Triumphs (Audio)

There is a reason Jeezy named an album The Inspiration. The Atlanta, Georgia rapper has made massive music about beating the odds, and upward mobility. While his imagery and narrative is often very specific to his own circumstances, the CTE/Def Jam Records mainstay has won over listeners with vastly different... Read more

Happy Birthday to Young Jeezy. He’s Celebrating With Gold Bottles (Audio)

Happy Birthday to Young Jeezy who turns 37 tomorrow (9/28). He celebrates early with the release of "Gold Bottles," the latest in his Sunday Service series. Jeezy is releasing new music each Sunday until the November 13 release of his forthcoming album Church in the Streets. "Gold Bottles" is produced... Read more

Trap Or Deity: Jeezy Presents His Godly Self-Image (Audio)

Nas had God's Son. Kanye West had Yeezus. Jeezy (f/k/a Young Jeezy) is entering his own God campaign. The Atlanta, Georgia veteran MC announced an album today (August 31). The LP, planned for November 13 release, is introduced through a single of the same name. The Grammy nominated rapper's eighth... Read more

How Does AZ Rock a Down South Beat? Impeccably…(Audio)

It's been quite some time since AZ blessed fans with new material. Save for some loosies and guest verses here and there, the esteemed Brooklyn MC has not released an album since 2009's Legendary, and his rumored Doe or Die 2 has yet to surface. While there still may not... Read more

Warren G Recalls Trying To Mediate Tupac & Biggie, An Untold Feud Behind Regulate (Audio)

In honor of his just-released Regulate…G Funk Era Pt. 2 EP, Warren G took the guest seat on the Combat Jack Show. The Long Beach, California MC/producer/DJ tells the show several times, that he is planning a book. This interview, (later featuring actor R. Marcus Taylor ("Suge Knight" in Straight... Read more

Warren G Releases “Keep On Hustlin'” Featuring Young Jeezy, Bun B & Nate Dogg (Audio)

For fans of West Coast Hip-Hop, this week is about to be EPIC. Not only will Dr. Dre be releasing Compton: The Soundtrack, his first album in nearly 16 years, Warren G, will be releasing Regulate...G Funk Era II, a sequel to his 1994 classic, as well. Warren's release arrives... Read more

10 Years Later, Young Jeezy Says The Cover Of Thug Motivation 101 Was All Real (Video)

Today (July 26), Young Jeezy's major label debut album, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 turned 10 years old. The Atlanta, Georgia platinum, #1 artist celebrated with a hometown concert last night (July 25) at the Fox Theatre. There, Jeezy reunited with Boyz N Da Hood, the Bad Boy South-backed... Read more

Warren G Is Releasing a Sequel to His Regulate Album and It Will Feature Unreleased Nate Dogg Vocals.

Dr. Dre gets ample props for The Chronic and 2001 as G-Funk masterpieces, as does DJ Quik for his many contributions to the genre. Aside from Warren G's titular song with Nate Dogg, however, his accompanying album often goes relatively unsung as a staple in the G-Funk catalog. With songs... Read more

Who Would You Try, Dej Loaf, T.I. or Young Jeezy? (Audio)

Dej Loaf's break out hit of 2014 gets a super-charged remix. After unofficial re-takes from the likes of The Lox and Raekwon, T.I. and Young Jeezy jump on the official next version of "Try Me." Check it out. Related: The Lox Take Dej Loaf’s Try Me and Make it Their... Read more

Young Jeezy & Rick Ross Join the Remix to Troy Ave’s All About the Money (Audio)

Troy Ave's "About the Money" was one of those beats in 2014 that called to multiple MCs to flex their own flows on the track. Raekwon & Ghostface Killah, G-Unit and more jacked Troy Ave for the minimal but red hot beat. Now, he releases the official remix to the... Read more

Jeezy Kicks Raps So Cold That He’s The Black Eskimo (Video)

Jeezy's Seen It All: The Autobiography is still making its rounds. The Atlanta, Georgia Trap star directs attentions to the fourth single from his seventh studio LP. "Black Eskimo" is a simple video, employing Jeezy's longstanding love of black&white (perhaps an allusion to the rights and wrongs of the law).... Read more

Finding The GOAT: Game vs. Jeezy…Who You Got?

As we continue the ultimate battle for the title of the GOAT (Greatest of All-Time), we are asking you to help us rank who is the greatest MC to pick up a mic. We will take over 35 years of Hip-Hop into consideration, pairing special match-ups in a sequence not... Read more

Jeezy & T.I. Say Their Joint Album Is Finally Coming… (Video)

Just as T.I. received his first week sales figures for Paperwork, the now Columbia Records artist, and Grand Hustle co-founder is already looking into the horizon. Tip and Jeezy were both involved in this weekend's Powerhouse, which also featured Jay Z appearing in support of Snowman. Tip has five albums... Read more

Jeezy’s Holy Ghost Never Left The Hood, In This Intimate Look (Video)

Since released, "Holy Ghost" is one of Seen It All's more chilling moments. There seems to be a lot of subtext in Jeezy's simple song about Rolls Royces. The religious reference perhaps claws at the deities of power and fame. With Don Cannon's menacing production, the record calls back to... Read more

Kendrick Lamar Joins Jeezy’s Holy Ghost For A Power-Packed Remix (Audio)

Yesterday (September 2) Jeezy released his Seen It All: The Autobiography album. One of the standouts from the Def Jam/CTE Records release is "Holy Ghost." With a cold Trap beat from Don Cannon, Jeezy immortalizes his Rolls Royce, while speaking to some of his cohorts who caught cases. Keeping the... Read more

Jeezy & Don Cannon’s Holy Ghost Is On Four Wheels (Audio)

At his best, Jeezy orchestrates these moments. Now a Rap superstar, the Atlanta native is able to re-live moments of his past so vividly, with so much suspense, that they simply burst onto the record. "Holy Ghost" is just that... even in the Dog Days Of Summer, this Don Cannon... Read more

Jeezy Takes it Back to the Streets of the A in Me OK (Video)

Young Jeezy releases one for the streets on "Me Ok." The visuals find Jeezy back in ATL, hitting old spots and relishing the fact that no matter how much things change, there's no place like home. Related: Jeezy & Jay Z Bring Out Their A-Games on Their Latest Collabo (Audio)... Read more

Rick Ross & Jeezy Release the Video for War Ready (Video)

Rick Ross releases the video for War Ready, his collaboration with Young Jeezy. Check it out below. Related: Arsenio Gets the First Performance of Sanctified From Rick Ross, Kanye West & Big Sean (Video)... Read more

Think Ross & Jeezy Phoned in the Verses for War Ready? Think Again. The Reunion is Real (Video)

Rick Ross and Young Jeezy shook things up when their collabo, War Ready, dropped. For anyone who thought the 2 simply phoned in their verses and posed for an obligatory Instagram shot, think again. The reunion appears to go deeper than rap. The 2 also linked for an extended video... Read more

Here’s a Video Recap of Kendrick Lamar’s CES Experience Set to a Remix of Westside, Right On Time (Video)

In the Summer of 2012, Kendrick Lamar dropped his Westside, Right On Time single with Young Jeezy during TDE's fan appreciation week. That song got the remix treatment as part of a video recap of Kendrick's experience at CES last week. Check out the video and remix below. Related: Kendrick... Read more

Young Jeezy Releases His ItsThatWorld 2 Mixtape with Features From Big K.R.I.T., Pusha T and More (Mixtape)

Young Jeezy releases part 2 of his Its Tha World mixtape, which features guest appearances from Big K.R.I.T., Pusha T and more. You can stream and download #ItsThaWorld2 below. Download Mixtape Related: Young Jeezy – Its Tha World (Mixtape)... Read more

Young Jeezy – It’s a Cold World (Trayvon Martin Tribute)

In the wake of the George Zimmerman verdict, Jeezy releases a tribute to Trayvon Martin with some words about the song. You can listen to It's a Cold World and read Jeezy's statement below. Related: Reflections on Trayvon Martin (Audio Playlist) Here's what Jeezy had to say about the song:... Read more

Ludacris – Raised in the South ft Young Jeezy

Ludacris and Young Jeezy rep their region. Check out Raised in the South. Related: Ludacris – Tell Me What They Mad For ft Pusha T & Swizz Beatz (Audio)... Read more

Young Jeezy – R.I.P. (Remix) ft Snoop Dogg, E-40 & Too Short

Here's the West Coast OG remix of Jeezy's R.I.P. featuring Snoop Dogg, E-40 and Too Short. Check it out below. Related: The BET Hip-Hop Awards West Coast Cypher ft Snoop, DJ Quik, E-40, Kurupt, Xzibit and Kendrick Lamar (Video) Click here to download... Read more

Juicy J – Show Out ft Big Sean & Young Jeezy (Video)

Here's Juicy J's video for his collabo with Big Sean and Young Jeezy. Lear jets and poppin' bottles... You know the routine. Check out "Show Out." Related: Juicy J – One of Those Nights ft The Weeknd (Audio)... Read more

50 Cent – Major Distribution ft Snoop Dogg & Young Jeezy (Video)

50 Cent drops a video for his collabo with Snoop and Jeezy. Check out Major Distribution. Related: 50 Cent speaks to LA’s Power 105 (Video)... Read more

50 Cent – Major Distribution ft Snoop and Young Jeezy

Here's a new one from 50 Cent. Check out Major Distribution featuring Snoop and Young Jeezy. Related: 50 Cent – My Life ft Eminem & Adam Levine (Video)... Read more

Young Jeezy – Its Tha World (Mixtape)

Here's a brand new mixtape from Young Jeezy. You can listen to and download all of Its Tha World below. Related: Young Jeezy – Get Right (Video) Download Mixtape... Read more

Young Jeezy – Stylin’

Jeezy goes baroque on the latest release from his upcoming mixtape It's Tha World (dropping on 12/12/12). Here's Stylin'. Related: Young Jeezy – Get Right (Video)... Read more

Young Jeezy – Get Right (Video)

Jeezy drops a video for Get Right. Check it out below. Related: Young Jeezy – We Done It Again (Video)... Read more

Young Jeezy – We Done It Again (Video)

A day after releasing the song, Jeezy premieres the video for his ode to President re-elect Obama. Check out We Done It Again. Related: 9th Wonder, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Stalley & Big KRIT discuss the impact hip-hop has had on the political landscape (Video)... Read more

Young Jeezy – We Done It Again

Here's a new one from Jeezy called We Done It Again...but it could also be called My President is Black (Pt. 2). Check it out below. Related: Young Jeezy – Get Right (Audio)... Read more

Young Jeezy – Get Right

Here's some new heat from Young Jeezy. He has some sharp words for somebody...Check out Get Right. Related: Kendrick Lamar - Westside, Right on Time ft Young Jeezy (Audio)... Read more

DJ Drama – Never Die ft Jadakiss, Nipsey Hu$$le, Cee-Lo & Young Jeezy

DJ Drama has a project dropping in October. Here's an introspective track from the album featuring Jadakiss, Nipsey Hu$$le and Young Jeezy with Cee-Lo on the hook. Check out Never Die. Related: Jadakiss – We Gettin’ Money ft Trae Tha Truth & Styles P (Video)... Read more

Kendrick Lamar – Westside, Right On Time ft Young Jeezy

Kendrick Lamar teams up with Jeezy for the final TDE release of the week. Blazing hot...Check out Westside, Right on Time. Right on time to start the weekend, indeed. Related: DJ Khaled - They Ready ft Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole & Big K.R.I.T.... Read more

Freddie Gibbs – Pull Up ft Young Jeezy & T.I.

Here's a new one from Freddie Gibbs featuring Young Jeezy & T.I. Check out Pull Up.  Related:  Freddie Gibbs breaks down the lyrics to his song Thuggin' (Video) Click here to download... Read more

Young Jeezy, DJ Quik and Warren G in the Studio (Video)

Here's some behind the scenes footage of Young Jeezy, DJ Quik and Warren G in the studio. There's a snippet of new track (fresh), crate digging for beats and some good comradery. Check it out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF5b5gMa0YQ... Read more

Young Jeezy – OJ ft Fabolous & Jadakiss

Here's some new Jeezy featuring Fabolous and Jadakiss. Check out OJ (with tags). Click here to download.... Read more

Young Jeezy Double Play: I Do ft Jay-Z and Andre 3000 + F.A.M.E. ft T.I. (Video)

Here's a double play from Young Jeezy. Check out his new song I Do featuring Jay-Z and Andre 3000, and the new video for F.A.M.E. featuring TI below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CiXZ23Unec Here's I Do featuring Jay-Z and Andre 3000 (with tags...for now) Click here to download.... Read more

Freddie Gibbs – Cold Day in Hell (Mixtape)

Here's a brand new mixtape from Freddie Gibbs.  It features production from Big K.R.I.T., J.US.T.I.C.E. League and others, and guest verses from Jeezy, 2 Chainz and Alley Boy, to name a few.  Click below to download Cold Day in Hell. Click here to download.  Here's the tracklist:... Read more