Consequence done feuding with Kanye West, but not Q-Tip

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Former G.O.O.D. Music artist, Consequence, has been in battle mode for a year now. Last year, Pusha T signed to G.O.O.D. Music and immediately Consequence accused him of stealing his verse. Pusha T tired to laugh off the disses from Consequence, as he was also taking shots at Kanye West.

After leaving G.O.O.D. Music, Consequence turned things up to another level. Consequence also began taking shots at Q-Tip, his cousin who helped him enter the game. However, the bulk of his disses were aimed at Kanye West and Pusha T. This summer, Pusha T finally had enough and dissed Consequence, with West's permission.

Pusha T stated he hoped Consequence and Kanye West could have found common ground before he went after him. While the diss record is out and will continue to be out, Consequence announced he is no longer feuding with Kanye West. Consequence said the two rappers sat down and discussed their issues, which led to a resolution. Despite making peace with Kanye West, Consequence said he is far from done with his cousin, Q-Tip.

During his emailing session with Kanye West, Consequence said West asked him if he had settled things with his cousin, which he had not. However, Consequence said he heard Q-Tip had told a couple of hip hop sites he wanted to talk with Consequence. This is not good enough for Cons, as he would like for Q-Tip to get up with him, personally, since they are related. Consequence said Q-Tip is so out of character, he could never see the relationship repairing, or them being as close as they were.

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Consequence cuts ties with Kanye West and Q-Tip, Tip responds

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Ever since 2007, Consequence has been working on his sophomore album, Cons TV. The album was set to be released through Kanye West's imprint, G.O.O.D. Music. Kanye West was also supposed to provide production for the album.

Four years have passed and the album has still yet to see the light of day. Consequence has tried to avoid sounding irritated for the past few years. But, in recent talks with media outlets, he has sounded more and more fed up.

Recently, Consequence revealed he has ended his affiliation with his boss, Kanye West and his cousin, Q-Tip. West has not shown any interest in his project, so Cons dissed him on his newest songs. Tip has not been there, either, so he called him out too.

Upon discovering the comments, Q-Tip called Consequence out over his accusations. Q-Tip said he "gave that nigga a look," referring to featuring Consequence on his 1993 single, "The Chase." At the time, Cons was still a teenager. Tip also went on to apologize to Sway Calloway and MTV for Consequence's behavior when he talked with them.

Consequence has changed the title of his album from Cons TV to Get Even.

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Q-Tip working with Kanye West and Jay-Z

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Throughout his career, Q-Tip has played by the sidelines, silently creating hits. Most of his own music came from the group, A Tribe Called Quest. Outside of his 1999 breakout hit, "Vivrant Thing," Tip has been rather silent.

In 2006, Q-Tip released a song with Busta Rhymes, which was featured on NBA Live '06 called "For the Nasty." The production work was handled by Pharrell. Q-Tip has released two albums since that time.

Most of Q-Tip's time is spent working on new music, as he prepares to release his third album in three years. Aside from his own music, he is working with Kanye West on his upcoming album. Tip has also teamed up with Jay-Z for his secret new project.

Outside of music, look out for Q-Tip in upcoming movies and plays. There is also the possibility of a documentary about A Tribe Called Quest.

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Kanye West recruits RZA and Q-Tip for "Good Ass Job"

In his return to rap, Kanye West is going all out. Following his last album, Kanye wants to prove that he can return to dominance in rap. He promised the people, early on, that this album would be a classic. Because of this promise, Kanye has turned to the legends.

On his previous rap efforts, Kanye West always went with a different sound. His latest album will be no different. Recently, hip hop has changed and Kanye is contributing to these changes. He will take on the task of mixing the old with the new for a unique sound that will not be forgotten.

The album will already feature work from Pete Rock, Pusha T, and Drake. Most of this album has been recorded in Hawaii, much like his previous effort. Good Ass Job will be released before the end of this year.

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