Cali Swag District

The 22 year old, real name Montae Talbert, was killed on 15 May (2011) while sitting in his car outside a store in Inglewood, California. Authorities are continuing to search for the party responsible for the murder of Cali Swag District rapper Montae “M-Bone” Talbert. The police in Inglewood, California are now offering a $25,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest and conviction for murder.Click To Continue Reading »Follow Us on Twitter and Like Us on FacebookRead Full Story

As tragic as the shooting death of Mante "M-Bone" Talbert has been, his Cali Swag District bandmates continue to reflect on the positive when it comes to their fallen friend. "We remember M-Bone's energy. We remember the fun M-Bone always wanted to have. We remember the spark that he lit onstage," C-Smoove told MTV News. "Onstage, Bone was like, 'Where is he goin'? Look at him, where'd he go?' He was everywhere. Sometimes he went so far, his mic started delayin'. We'd be like, 'Where's he at...Read Full Story

Late last night, Cali Swag District’s show at Hollywood nightclub Wonderland erupted into violence and rioting when a couple of audience members got into a fight. Police reports say that attendees ran for the doors after two shots were fired. According to reports, one of the bullets hit a CSD road crew member in the upper back. He’s being listed in critical condition at a Los Angeles Hospital. It hasn’t been an easy year for the Inglewood-based hip-hop group. After their debut The Kickback...Read Full Story

Guest post by Edwin Daniels Hip Hop lost another star to gun violence this week. Cali Swag District member M-bone was killed in a drive-by in his home town of Inglewood California Sunday night. The news was leaked to fans through C-Smoove, the band’s front man, when he tweeted, “Ma life changed drastically in the blink of an eye. ripmbone.” Cali Swag District rose to fame in 2010 with a single called, “Teach Me How To Dougie,” a hip hop song based on the dance move, the Dougie (similar to the...Read Full Story

Inglewood’s Cali Swag District have just unveiled the tracklisting for their forthcoming album, The Kickback, which drops online and in-stores on July 12th. The album will be released through Sphinx Music Entertainment and 319 Music Group. The hip-hop trio will also treat fans with a free download of an exclusive track with the purchase of The Kickback at all FYE Stores. The album’s first single “Teach Me How To Dougie” has enjoyed massive success but the emcee’s don’t plan on stopping there...Read Full Story