Hip-Hop legend Talib Kweli gives an assist to Ohio producer Issa Ali on his new single “Overtime.”
mardi 31 mai 2016
Joell Ortiz and Token – “Kill At Will”
Joell Ortiz and Token get animated in their new video, Kill At Will.” The song premiered earlier today (May 31) and is taken from Joell Ortiz’ That’s Hip-Hop album.
Take a peek at the new video “Kill At Will.”
Shiftee x XLII Ft. Bok Nero – “Ur Boyfriend Don’t Understand”
Check out this new release by DMC world champion DJ Shiftee from New York, with Tokyo´s own XLII and rapper Bok Nero from Philly.
Pusha T To Release Jay Z Assisted Single “Drug Dealers Anonymous” This Evening
(AllHipHopNews) G.O.O.D. Music President Pusha T took to his Instagram today (May 31) to announce the release of “Drug Dealers Anonymous,” the first single from his upcoming King Push project.
The new single will feature none other than Roc Nation CEO Jay Z who’s also popped back in the headlines of late after a brief hiatus.
Jay made a very fitting appearance on Fat Joe’s “All The Way Up” remix.
Pusha T’s King Push album is the follow-up to his album “King Push: Darkest Before Dawn,” which was released December of 2015.
The new project does not have a set release date or track list, but Pusha T announced through Twitter that the project’s lead single would be released through Tidal.
Pusha T’s King Push: Darkest Before Dawn was well received by critics for its gritty production and intricate lyricism.
Check out Pusha’s Instagram post announcing the release of the new single below.
Curtis Mayz ft. Mel [The Outfit, Tx] “SWANGIN” – Prod. by Magic
Team CMG and Curtis Mayz recently released the song “Swangin” with Mel from the group OutfitTX
“Swangin” is taken from Curtis Mayz upcoming album Real.Life.Raps EP 1.0 which has a July release date.
“I wanted to rally take it back to where Hip Hop in the South was born. When you think about how UGK, 8-Ball & MJG made it OK to be from the south,” Curtis Mayz said. “They provided a platform and sound of the south,
that’s my inspiration & tribute to the OGs. Today, there isn’t too much swangin’ music left out there. So I just wanted to make some player s##t that n###az can smoke & ride too.”
Maino – “Heard You”
Maino drops a heater with the track “Heard You.” Check out how he flips up the old school Fat Boys sample.
Gensu Dean & Denmark Vessey – “The Meek”
Mello Music Group artists Gensu Dean and Denmark Vessey drop a headbanger with the new single “The Meek.”
The song is from the upcoming album, Whole Food which is due in stores on July 29.
EXCLUSIVE: Jahlil Beats Talks Tandem Music Group, Working With Beanie Sigel & Meek Mill’s ‘Dreamchasers 4’
(AllHipHop Features) Whenever the producer tag “Jahlil Beats holla at me” opens a track, the listener knows they are likely about to experience some heat. The voice of Orlando Tucker’s niece can be heard igniting records such as Meek Mill’s “Monster,” Bobby Shmurda’s “Hot N-gga,” and Royce da 5’9”’s “Rap On Steroids.”
Jahlil Beats has an entire catalog of songs he helped create with various artists as well as his own projects like the Crack Music and Legend Era series. With his new venture Tandem Music Group, the production wizard from Chester, Pennsylvania has now embraced the role of an executive as well.
Rising Philadelphia acts CRMC (who recently dropped the joint mixtape New Levels New Devils with Jahlil) and Bok Nero (whose “Hop Out The Phantom” produced by Jahlil was premiered on iHeartRadio) are Tandem’s flagship acts.
Besides building a multifaceted brand, Jahlil continues to construct hits. The Roc Nation affiliate is preparing to warm up the rest of 2016 with work by Meek, Beanie Sigel, Dave East, Fabolous, and more.
AllHipHop.com caught up with Jahlil Beats to talk about some of his recent production and his forthcoming musical efforts.
You’ve been making moves into the executive arena. Can you talk about Tandem?
We launched Tandem Music Group in January. It’s a publishing company/management company/entertainment business. It stems from Tandem Enterprises, a company I started with my partner and manager Doob [Dave Elliot] and my other partner RahTah [Johnson].
We do real estate. We got the label and sports management division. It’s really stemming from me being in the game for about five years, and wanting to go to that next level, me being inspired by dudes like Jay Z, Diddy, Jimmy Iovine, and Russell Simmons.
When you talk about all the different things Tandem is working on, it reminds me of how Roc Nation has management, the label, and sports. You were one of the first producers to connect with Roc Nation.
And we’re still going strong too.
Was there anything that you learned from that association with Roc Nation?
Yeah, my whole thing was getting under Jay and really seeing how things operated. I didn’t want to just go there and be a producer. I wanted to learn the business aspect of things.
The label might seem big, but the offices are small. It’s pretty much an independent label. Just being inspired by how Ty Ty [Smith], Emory [Jones], Jay Brown, and all those dudes move, I wanted to recreate that or make it better as a young guy.
Who are some of the artists you’re working with on Tandem?
Our first signed act is this kid from Philly named Bok Nero. He does a mix between Hip Hop and EDM. Our first deal with him was a joint venture with Dim Mak, Steve Aiko’s label.
What’s CRMC’s association with Tandem?
They are signed to Tandem only, but we’re about to do a joint venture with them too. We’re talking to about three or four labels. We’re just trying to find the right situation for them. Whoever comes out with the best contract, we’ll go with them.
They’re gearing up to drop a new mixtape next month. It’s like a “jackin for beats” joint where they’re hopping on everybody’s stuff. They do have two exclusive singles produced by me on there. That’s going to be crazy.
Will there be a follow-up to the New Levels New Devils project?
Yeah, that’s in the works. We’re just experimenting with different things. I don’t want them to just have sequels to every mixtape. Whatever song or project catches the public’s ear, we’ll roll in that lane.
There’s been talk about you working with Beanie Sigel. What’s the status of that?
Yeah, Beans was in my studio last week too. We’re actually finishing up the album. Right now, he just did all his stuff. We’re looking to do at least three or four features on the hooks. We’re not really looking for anybody that’s going to rap with him on that. I know Dave East is going to be on there though.
Speaking of Dave East, what happened to the track with him and Bobby Shmurda?
That’s my single. I’m going to drop an EP soon. I’m waiting for the end of the summer. That joint is crazy. I really did it to try to help [Shmurda’s] situation out. I know they’re in an unfortunate situation. I want to give them most of the publishing off the record. I know that would be a big help for them.
Have you had the chance to talk to Bobby since his situation?
I haven’t, but I wrote him though.
Damian Lillard [aka Dame D.O.L.L.A.] recently released “Talk To Em” which you produced. How did that come together?
His people reached out to me. We did the “They Sleep” record. Then he reached out to me himself, and I sent him a whole bunch of joints. He did a gang of records. I don’t know if there’s a full project of us together, but it’s definitely more coming.
As far as what I’m working on – DC4, I’m on Fab’s album. I got mad stuff coming. The Beanie Sigel album. Me and Dave East got mad records coming. My EP is coming. I got mad records with Royce da 5’9”.
I like that joint [“Rap On Steroids”] you have on [Royce’s] mixtape.
They cut Eminem off of that. Em is at the end of the record.
When are we going to hear that [Eminem verse]?
I’m not even sure. I know it’s coming. He’s working on a new project, so I’m sure it’ll end up on there.
You mentioned Meek’s DC4. I heard you called it a classic. Can you give a hint to some of the topics he’s addressing on there?
This one is Meek going back to the streets and giving you so much substance. I think this is his best body of work. I don’t know if it’s going to stick, but we got “Tony Story 3” which is ridiculous. We got some club records.
He has grown. He’s been through some stuff last year and this year. He has a lot to talk about, so he’s definitely going to answer those questions.
With the stuff he went through last year and his DC3 being considered a classic mixtape, does Meek feel any sense of pressure of having to live up to the anticipation? The public is definitely going to be tuned in when this project drops, and you know there are people just waiting to talk sh-t.
Honestly, from talking to him, I think he’s just excited to release music. Going through what he’s been going through with the system, he’s just happy to be making music right now.
What are your thoughts on what’s happening in Philly right now? Are there any up-and-coming artists right on the verge of breaking?
I think it’s great. One artist I’m really paying attention to is Lil Uzi. He’s blowing up. Everybody wanted to sign this kid at one point. I’m just sitting back and watching what he’s going to do.
It’s a new wave of young cats that’s coming out that’s in the EDM market. That’s why I hopped on Bok Nero. These new dudes are a fusion between Trap, EDM, and some other sh-t. That’s the new sound of Philly, and if you ain’t into it then you’re going to be lost.
The Beat Bully is your brother.
Yeah, that’s my little brother – same mom and same dad.
What was happening in your household that led to, not one, but two top-tier producers coming out of that family?
Originally my cousin L [Lamount Graves], taught me how to make music. He lived with us at one point. He was the one that really got us into it. My pop is a producer too. But being next to my cousin with him making music, I was always intrigued by producing.
When stuff started to pop off for me when I was doing my mixtapes and recording all the hottest dudes in the city in my bedroom, Tone [The Beat Bully] was like, “Teach me how to make beats.” So I taught him.
My cousin Sap was another one me and my pop taught. I showed him the ropes. He produced Mac Miller’s “Donald Trump” and Game’s “Celebration.” My nephew makes beats too. He’s hot. It’s about five of us.
You’ve talked about some of your work coming up. What can we expect from Jahlil Beats in the next month or so?
Bok Nero is dropping his EP. I’m working with the kid Zoey Dollaz out of Miami. He’s got the record “Couches” that’s blowing up locally there. I’m starting to hear it on the radio here too. And I’m pretty much just focusing on helping Meek with DC4.
Now, you know I said in the next month, and you mentioned DC4. So people may think that means DC4 is coming in June. [laughs]
Nah, I don’t know when it’s coming. I just know we’re finishing it up. That’s all I can really tell you. I’d say we’re like 88% done.
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Stream Jahlil Beats & CRMC’s New Levels New Devils below.
Rapper Sean P. To Be Honored As Duck Down Celebrates Heltah Skeltah, “Nocturnal” 20th Anniversary
(AllHipHop News) Legendary Hip-Hop label Duck Down Records is acknowledging the memory of the late Sean Price, by observing the 20th Anniversary of Heltah Skeltah’s album Nocturnal.
Heltah Skeltah was a group on Duck Down comprised of members Rock and the late Ruck, aka Sean Price. Other notable groups on the label include co-CEO Buckshot, Black Moon, Smif-n-Wessun, and O.G.C., collectively known as The Boot Camp Clik.
Together, Heltah Skeltah issued their albums Nocturnal and Magnum Force and helped account for a portion of the 3 million records Duck Down has sold over the last 21 years as an indie label.
Sean P. died suddenly of a heart attack on August 8, 2015.
Prior to his passing at the age of 43, Sean P. had produced a deep catalog as a solo artist, releasing critically acclaimed albums like Monkey Barz, Jesus Price Superstar, Random Axe with Guilty Simpson & Black Milk, Mic Tyson and Songs In The Key of Price.
On June 22nd at Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, Duck Down is hosting a highly anticipated show where performers on the label’s roster and its many associates will honor all things Sean P.
A number of guest artists will cover Sean Price’s rhymes during the concert, which kicks off at 8:00PM. Duck Down is bestowing all of the proceeds from the ticket sales to Sean P’s family.
On Thursday, Duck Down will follow the Sean P. tribute with their annual BBQ.
People who visit Duck Down’s barbecue at Betsy Head Park in Brownsville, Brooklyn, will be treated to performances by Buckshot, Rock of Heltah Skeltah, Smif N Wessun, A-F-R-O + Marco Polo, Young M.A, and Chelsea Reject.
In addition to the show, Duck Down, and its sponsors will feed everyone and hand out other collectible items, all for free.
Producer/DJ Statik Selektah will handle the 1’s and 2’s while media personality Peter Rosenberg will keep the crowd engaged as the host.
Duck Down is still putting in work since founders Dru Ha and rapper Buckshot launched the brand in 1995.
The label has been instrumental in developing a new crop of artists, while releasing albums by well-known acts like 9th Wonder, Pharoahe Monch and KRS-One, over the years.
Most recently, Bodega Bamz revealed the visuals to his track “All Eyez Off Me.” The single is taken from part one of Bodega Bamz three-part project All Eyez Off Me, which is due to be released June 1st.
Cop some merch for the BBQ from the label here and purchase tickets for Heltah Skeltah’s Nocturnal tribute right here.
Charron Calls Nick Cannon A C-List Celebrity, Challenges Him To $500,000 Battle (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Nick Cannon is known to attack his opponents with words on his freestyle comedy show Wild ‘n Out. The entertainer recently offered an open challenge to any rapper to face him in a one-on-one lyrical match-up.
Yo tell your favorite rapper I got a 100k to battle them June 25th at the BET EXPERIENCE! #WildStyle Who should I get? These rappers scared!
— Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) May 27, 2016
And once I win… I’m donating their 100k to the Children’s hospital!!! #BETEXPERIENCE#WildStyle#Wildnout
— Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) May 27, 2016
Several professional battlers such as Murda Mook, Dizaster, and The Saurus as well as celebrities like Bow Wow and Adrien Broner have responded to Cannon. Now Charron has put his name in the hat too.
The Canadian spitter posted a video where he recites bars directed at Cannon. The rap includes Charron calling Cannon a C-list celebrity, accusing battle rapper/Wild ‘n Out star Conceited of writing his lyrics, and throwing shots about his divorce from Mariah Carey.
“If you’re really about your business, let’s make this a $500,000 battle. Put up $250,000 each,” said Charron. “Let me get my funds together. I’ll make it happen.”
In addition, Charron offered two stipulations for the battle – the winner is determined by five agreed upon judges, and if he wins Cannon must sign him for one season of Wild ‘n Out.
Watch Charron’s video below.
Rapper T.I. Initially Wasn’t Interested In “Roots Remake”
(AllHipHop News) Rapper T.I. was initially reluctant to sign on to the new “Roots” miniseries because he didn’t think the classic TV drama needed to be remade.
The “Whatever You Like” star plays runaway slave Cyrus in the historical miniseries, which is based on Alex Haley’s 1976 book, “Roots: The Saga of an American Family.”
The original 1977 production earned nine Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe and a Peabody Award, and spawned two sequels. The finale is still the third highest-rated U.S. TV program in broadcasting history and as a result, T.I., 35, was apprehensive about getting involved with the reboot.
“This was an opportunity that he presented to me, and of course initially he got a little bit of push back from me,” he told The Huffington Post. “I will admit that I was one of the ones to say, ‘Man, I don’t know if that needs to be remade.'”
The star also expressed concerns the show’s content was too emotional for producer Will Packer to take on.
He continued, “It was just a huge undertaking for him as a producer and for me as an actor to sign up to remake such a classic and to tell a story that has so much pain and just so much turmoil involved in it.”
However, once T.I. signed on for the project, he used his past experiences of incarceration to help prepare him for his role.
“I do know what it’s like to have your freedom be taken from you or to not have it be available to you,” he explained. “I kind of amplified my thoughts and how I felt when my freedom was separate and apart from me. So I kind of took that and pushed upon it, because Cyrus is actually thee most rebellious and non-subservient character that there is. You never see Cyrus in ‘Roots’ as a slave, he’s always a runaway slave – running, dodging bullets and doing whatever it takes to maintain his freedom. So it wasn’t as slave written as the rest of the characters (sic), but I think all of the characters collectively to the story are important.”
The slave drama has since been heavily criticized by rapper Snoop Dogg, who has called on fans to boycott the show and urged filmmakers and producers to focus their efforts on documenting the success of African-Americans, instead of revisiting their tough past.
The four-part miniseries also stars Laurence Fishburne, Forest Whitaker, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anna Paquin, Anika Noni Rose, and newcomer Malachi Kirby.
It debuted on The History Channel channel last night (May 30).
Bryan Ford and Killah Priest – “Fluctuate”
Chicago producer Bryan Ford and Wu Tang alum Killah Priest have released a new video off of their new album For the Future of Hip Hop on Revolutionary Music.
Bryan Ford and Killah Priest shot the video for “Fluctuate” at Chicago’s The Occult Bookstore, in a nod to Killah Priest’s metaphysical rhyming style.
“The video is next level shit,” Killah Priest said. “The store was a mystical place. When I put the suit on, I felt like I went back in time to a distant home!”
B RAE – “Gas Mask” Feat. DJ Luke Nastyy
Here’s a new song that unites the Carolinas.
Spartanburg, South Carolina Pop/R&B artist Bethany Rae, better knowns as “B Rae” presents her sing Gas Mask with “Might Be” singer DJ Luke Nastyy, of High Point, North Carolina.
“Gas Mask” was produced by Murk da Mic and super producer Jerry Wonda, of Wonda Music.
Soulja Boy Says He Dropped All Of The Artists On SODMG Label
(AllHipHop News) Soulja Boy has had a rough couple of weeks. First the Love & Hip Hop Hollywood star was accused of lying about a $400 million deal, and now he has taken to Twitter to announce his SODMG label has dropped all of its acts.
There’s no artist signed to SODMG. I dropped them all. I’m starting off the roster new and clean for 2016.
— Soulja Boy (@souljaboy) May 30, 2016
It is not clear exactly how many artists were on the SODMG roster before Soulja apparently made the decision to wipe the slate clean. At one point, the “Crank That” performer’s company was home to Arab, Lil B, Riff Raff, and others.
Dame Dash’s Son Boogie Dash Was Arrested For DUI
(AllHipHop News) Damon “Boogie” Dash, son of Hip Hop mogul Dame Dash, was arrested for misdemeanor DUI.
According to TMZ, the budding entrepreneur was pulled over for driving erratically. Police suspected him of being intoxicated.
Dash was given a sobriety test at the scene and as a result was taken into custody. The arrest reportedly took place earlier this month.
Boogie Dash is one of the stars of WE tv’s Growing Up Hip Hop. The show also features Angela Simmons (daughter of Rev. Run), Romeo Miller (son of Master P), Egypt Criss (daughter of Pepa and Treach), and TJ Mizell (son of Jam Master Jay).
Meek Mill Defends Troy Ave After Arrest For NYC Shooting
(AllHipHop News) Troy Ave has faced significant public backlash over the tragic shooting at New York City’s Irving Plaza last week. However, one fellow rapper has come out to defend the “Bang Bang” rhymer in the wake of his arrest for attempted murder.
Meek Mill posted a message on Instagram taking aim at the justice system, the media, and “crab in the barrel dudes” over the Troy Ave situation.
Read the Dream Chasers leader’s statement:
The laws they made ain’t designed to protect us! “They like get killed or get a 100 years” Don’t let the press “gas” you to go against ya own people! Because if that was a cop Tryna protect his life the police force gone stand behind them 100% “Pic look crazy”#freetroy & never let these “bum ass nobody “sucka” crab in the barrel dudes pull you down! Most of the time it’s all for attention…. that’s all these bustas be wanting forreal!
Troy Ave Wheeled Into Court To Face Attempted Murder Charge (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Roland “Troy Ave” Collins arrived at Manhattan Criminal Court yesterday (May 30). The Brooklyn rapper was arraigned on charges connected to the deadly shooting at Irving Plaza on May 25.
The New York Daily News captioned footage of Troy entering the courthouse. After taking a bullet to the leg, the 33-year-old BSB Records head was taken into the building in a wheelchair.
Prosecutors believe Troy is responsible for not only shooting himself that night but also shooting at other individuals. Video shows him firing inside a V.I.P. room in the venue.
Troy is facing attempted murder as well as criminal possession of a weapon. Authorities are said to be still determining if he will be charged with the murder of his friend Ronald “Banga” McPhatter.
Judge Ushir Pandit-Durant denied a $50,000 bail request and ordered Collins be held without bail until trial. Troy’s attorney Scott Leemon suggested that his client is the victim in this situation.
“He didn’t shoot himself, he didn’t shoot his lifelong friend and bodyguard, Ronald McPhatter,” Leemon told AllHipHop.com. “Ronald died a hero and should be remembered that way. The snippet of the video released by NYPD doesn’t tell the whole story.”
Watch footage of Troy Ave outside the courthouse below.
lundi 30 mai 2016
Lil B Takes Credit For Golden State Warriors Win Over Oklahoma City Thunder, E-40, Yo Gotti Talk Big Money
(AllHipHop News) The Oklahoma City Thunder, who once held a 3-1 lead over the juggernaut that is The Golden State Warriors, are heading home after losing Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals, 96-88.
After being defeated three straight games, Kevin During and Oklahoma City found themselves in an intense battle to stay alive at Oracle Arena. But Oklahoma City could not withstand Golden States’ three-point shooting.
Steph Curry racked up 36 points and sank seven three-pointers. He also set an NBA record by making 32 three point shots in a seven game series. Klay Thompson ended the night with 21 points, landing six three-pointers of his own.
Oklahoma City led by as many as 13 points in the first half. However, the tide turned in the third quarter with Golden State outscoring their opposition 29-12.
Kevin Durant’s 29 points and the 19 points Russell Westbrook added were solid attempts, but their efforts were just not enough to stop Golden State.
According to NBA.com, 10 teams in history have come back from such a deficit to win a series. Golden State is the third team in history to rally from being down 3-1 to take a trip to The Finals.
Bay area rapper Lil B showed no mercy to his rival Kevin Durant and The Oklahoma City Thunder.
Lil B took to Twitter right after the loss to take full credit, and chastised anyone who doubted the 2011 curse he cast upon Kevin Durant was real, especially after Golden State’s improbable come back.
Rapper E-40 took over The Bleacher Report’s Snapchat during the game. He sat court side and showcased some behind the scenes Snaps. Snoop predicted Golden State would win, as did rapper Game and Oakland’s Too $hort.
E-40 showed a text message with Memphis rapper and “Law” collaborator Yo Gotti offering to bet up to a whopping $50,000 on Oklahoma City.
“He said he wanted to bet me $35,000, $40,000. I said ‘I spent that on the seats,'” E-40 laughed.
The Golden State Warriors will move on to face LeBron James and The Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday (June 2) in Oakland during a highly anticipated rematch of the the 2015 Finals.
Rapper Troy Ave Pleads Not Guilty To Attempted Murder Charge, Lawyer Issues Statement
(AllHipHop News) Brooklyn rapper Troy Ave has officially been arraigned on charges that include attempted murder, for his role in a backstage shooting during a concert headlined by T.I. last week.
Troy Ave, born Roland Collins and three other people were injured on May 25, after a fist fight turned deadly in a backstage green room at Irving Plaza in Manhattan.
Earlier in the week, police said all of the evidence was consistent with shots fired from Troy Ave’s 9mm, but they also left open the possibility that a revolver was also fired.
A close associate of Troy Ave’s named Ronald “Banga” McPhatter, 30, died after he was struck in the stomach.
Another 34-year-old man was shot in the abdomen, while a woman was hit in the knee and left with and shattered femur.
Over the weekend, Troy Ave underwent surgery after taking a bullet in the leg.
The arraignment on the attempted murder charge could mean there was another shooter responsible, but police have also stated they could upgrade the charges, depending on the results of ballistic tests.
“The most important thing in this case is that Troy Ave is an actual victim here,” Troy Ave’s attorney Scott Leemon told AllHipHop.com.
Assistant DA Christine Keena said police recovered three guns, including the one used in the shooting, in the van that transported Troy Ave to the hospital.
“He didn’t shoot himself, he didn’t shoot his lifelong friend and bodyguard, Ronald McPhatter,” Scott Leemon told AllHipHop.com. “Ronald died a hero and should be remembered that way. The snippet of the video released by NYPD doesn’t tell the whole story.”
Troy Ave has pleaded not guilty to the charges and is being held without bail.
Snoop Dogg Calls For “Roots” Boycott
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Snoop Dogg is urging fans to join him in boycotting the new “Roots” remake, insisting he is “sick” of all the slave dramas.
The revamped version of the historical miniseries, which is based on Alex Haley’s 1976 book, “Roots: The Saga of an American Family,” is due to premiere on the History Channel on Monday night, as Americans mark Memorial Day, but the “Drop It Like It’s Hot” hitmaker will not be tuning in to watch.
In a profanity-laced video posted on Instagram.com, Snoop insists filmmakers and producers should look to create new material about the success of African-Americans, instead of reminding audiences about their troubled past.
“No disrespect but I can’t watch no motherfking black movies where n***as get dogged out – ’12 Years A Slave,’ ‘Roots,’ ‘Underground,’ I can’t watch none of that st,” he declared.
“I’m sick of this st. How the fk they gonna put ‘Roots’ on on Memorial Day? They just gonna keep beatin’ that s**t in our heads in how they did us, huh?” Snoop fumed. “I mean, I don’t understand it, man. They just wanna keep showing the abuse that we took hundreds and hundreds of years ago.”
The angry rapper continued, “But guess what? We’re taking the same abuse. Think about that part. When y’all gonna make a motherfking series about the success that black folks was having? The only success we have is ‘Roots’ and ’12 Years A Slave’ and st like that, huh? F**k y’all.”
Snoop then called on followers to turn their backs on the new ‘Roots’ show.
“I ain’t watchin’ that st (sic),” he snarled. “I advise you motherfking real ngas like myself, fk them television shows. Let’s create our own st based on today, how we live and how we inspire people today. Black is what’s real. Fk that old s**t.”
It’s not the first time the veteran hip-hop star has made his outspoken views known. Earlier this year, he demanded fans boycott the Oscars over its lack of black nominees.
The “Roots” revamp stars Laurence Fishburne, Forest Whitaker, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anna Paquin, Anika Noni Rose, newcomer Malachi Kirby, and rapper/actor T.I.
The original 1977 production earned nine Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe and a Peabody Award, and spawned two sequels. The finale is still the third highest-rated U.S. TV program in broadcasting history.
Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur, AllHipHop.com’s co-founder, expressed a similar sentiment in a recent op-ed piece for MadameNoire, citing the absence of other sagas in people of color’s rich history.
Creekmur said, “If we are going to study history, direct your texts to Mansa Musa. African King Musa is widely regarded at the richest person to have ever lived on Earth. He also happened to be a Black man from Africa. During his reign, Europe was starving and waging war against each other, but King Musa was rolling thousands deep, giving gold to the poor to the point where Europeans had his face on their maps. If he lived today, Mansa Musa would be worth about $400 billion. When he died, his son took over. I’m thinking The History Channel could craft a Game of Thrones-like series on the exploits of King Mansa Musa. Right?”
Sorry Internets…There Is NO Collaboration Between Andre 3000 and Childish Gambino
Well, what could have been is just that. Earlier today, the Internet lit up with reports suggesting that revered Atlanta rappers Childish Gambino and Andre 3000 were working on a joint project together.
Unfortunately, reps for BOTH artists reached out to AllHipHop.com to put a rest to the growing chatter that the pair are releasing an album together.
We initially though the story was far-fetched, but these kinds of collaborations do happen and as of lately, they drop overnight, out of no where.
Yo Gotti Says His Career Was Inspired By Cash Money CEOs’ Valuable Advice
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Yo Gotti recently detailed the influence Cash Money Records’ Co-CEO’s Bryan “Birdman” Williams and Ronald “Slim” Williams had on his career in the latest episode of his YouTube series “60 Seconds With Gotti.”
In the clip, Yo Gotti explained how he learned about the music business from some of the biggest names in the culture. In addition to Birdman and Slim, the Memphis rapper soaked up advice from other entrepreneurs, including Jay Z, Master P, and J. Prince.
Yo Gotti explained how he looked up to these business masterminds more so than rappers, a habit that helped him launch several successful businesses, including his label Collective Music Group (aka Cocaine Music Group) and the Memphis restaurant, Privé.
But it was Birdman and Slim who received the most praise from Yo Gotti.
“When I first met Birdman and Slim, they were the first nas like that I was able to be around, and ask them questions and chop it up with them about the game and life period,” Yo Gotti said. “So, I feel like them nas gave me a lot of game and motivated to do this s**t.”
Yo Gotti also said that Cash Money Records’ CEO’s advice inspired him to eventually discover new artists like Blac Youngsta, Wave Chapelle and Snootie Wild.
“I try to give them na’s the same motivation that Stunna gave me. One of them gonna be the na who gonna get some money…,” Yo Gotti said.
Rihanna feat. Jaz-O “Work” (Remix) Prod. By: The Architect
DJ Ra-Vee did a street remix with producer The Architect. And the pair managed to snag a verse from legendary rapper/former Jay-Z associate, Jaz-O. Heat.
Woman Screams “My Leg, My Leg” After Getting Shot In Troy Ave Incident
(AllHipHop News) A new video seems to show the mayhem in the green room at Irving Plaza in New York City. Though out the video 39-second video, five shots ring out with a woman repeatedly yelling “My leg, my leg.” The DailyMail.com obtained video that seems to depict the events that lead up to the Troy Ave shooting last Wednesday. The video apparently begins in the green room and leads into an open area of the venue.
While facts are limited, it has been speculated that Troy Ave confronted Taxstone in the VIP room after the podcast host had berated the rapper over social media. The resulting fracas ended in a shoot out.
This video has been analyzed.
It has been confirmed that that Maggie Heckstall was shot in the leg so, if the video is of the same scene, she is heard screaming my leg. She is reportedly in a relationship with Maino. Her account of the incident corroborates the video seen above.
It has been speculated that somebody from Taxstone’s crew fired an initial three shots heard in the first moments of the video (about seven seconds). Police allege that Troy Ave shot himself, but others have stated he was shot at the 19-second mark or was shot wrestling the gun away from an assailant. The latter part of the video shows the scenery of the room and corroborates the second video, which has gone viral.
Troy Ave’s recent court date has been pushed back due to his injuries.
Lil Kim Talks Ending Beef With Faith, Names Her Favorite Biggie Songs (AUDIO)
(AllHipHop News) Lil Kim has never stopped showing love to her mentor The Notorious B.I.G., and the Queen Bee was part of the Bad Boy concert in Brooklyn to honor the Hip Hop icon’s birthday.
Biggie’s widow Faith Evans was part of the star-studded event too. Kim spoke to DJ Whoo Kid about ending her issues with Faith.
“At the end of the day, we’re family whether we like it or not, but we’ve always been fans of each other’s music,” stated Kim. “I think we are really sisters in a certain sense. I’m a part of the estate. She’s a part of the estate. We’re a part of Big, and we both share a lot in common… We all realized how strong we could be together.”
The New York rapstress was also asked to give her favorite Biggie songs. Kim’s list included “Warning,” “Dead Wrong,” “Hypnotize,” “Kick In The Door,” “Somebody’s Gotta Die,” and “Who Shot Ya?”
Listen to Lil Kim’s interview below.
TDE’s Top Dawg Discusses Upcoming 2016 Projects From The Label
(AllHipHop News) TDE head Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith told the world his label would be releasing 6 projects in 2016. Kendrick Lamar’s untitled unmastered arrived in March, so five more collections should be hitting stores sometime in the next seven months.
Top Dawg jumped on Twitter to give a few updates on what is to come from Schoolboy Q, Isaiah Rashad, and Sza.
He also responded to a couple of users’ tweet about TDE newcomer Lance Skiiwalker.
Read Top Dawg’s tweets below.
@dangerookipawaa q release date top
— Chase Sprlak (@chasesprlak) May 29, 2016
coming soon https://t.co/CxuOYPscno
— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) May 29, 2016
@dangerookipawaa sza release date! 🙁
— ☾☼ (@nessaalovess) May 29, 2016
coming soon… https://t.co/qgggWwZLGl
— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) May 29, 2016
@dangerookipawaa isaiah finished yet?
— Badmon (@DVOWoods) May 29, 2016
yep….mixing https://t.co/as58Ys0k6d
— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) May 29, 2016
@dangerookipawaa Q still dropping before summer?
— Callum Adams (@2Doge4Yout) May 29, 2016
hell yeah https://t.co/ln22emNbzC
— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) May 29, 2016
@dangerookipawaa Top I really am anxious to see wat y’all finna do with @skiiiwalker .
— .HiiPoWeR.x5 (@itz_kymani) May 29, 2016
u fuck wit him? https://t.co/UzbAYKdvqj
— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) May 29, 2016
@dangerookipawaa dat sky walker dude jamming top
— lil mlk (@Blvkkkhouse1) May 29, 2016
dope! https://t.co/VTlD5tqENn
— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) May 29, 2016
@dangerookipawaa would you say Q’s new project is better than oxymoron?
— Team LeBron (@TeamLeBron_23_) May 29, 2016
— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) May 29, 2016
y’all have 2 really support these records y’all keep asking for..
— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) May 29, 2016
who bought Q single?… we have over 11m followers and his single sold 26k the 1st week. y’all beg 4 it..explain that support 2 me…lmao
— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) May 29, 2016
I’m 😂😂😂😂😂😂 at y’all excuses…. Now stop cursing me out about releasing music lol
— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) May 29, 2016
its ova… i will holla at y’all in a few days with something….its all love… albums coming soon…#TDE
— dangeroo kipawaa TDE (@dangerookipawaa) May 29, 2016
James Blake Speaks Highly Of Frank Ocean’s New Album
(AllHipHop News) Frank Ocean has been very quiet about his newest album. The singer was supposed to release it a year ago.
Unfortunately, the official date fell through and now fans have been waiting ever since. However, there is one person who has listened to the critically acclaimed project, and that’s London singer, James Blake.
In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, Blake talked about listening to some music on Ocean’s unreleased album.
“His music was a huge influence on the way I was writing the record, the way I was writing melodies. I was more of a fan of him when I heard his newer music,” Blake noted. “It’s better. You grow, you improve, you nail a new message to the board. He’s had time to mature. It’s really cool to watch.”
Frank Ocean received writing credits on James Blake’s recently surprise release, The Color In Anything, after writing two songs on the album.
The former Odd future member still hasn’t released an official release date for his own album.
Check out more of the Rolling Stone article here.
Ice-T Credits His Time In The Army For Launching An Amazing Career…And In The Process West Coast Gangster Rap
Ice-T has done it all at this point in his career. He went from a pioneering gangster rapper to a proficient actor with roles in powerful movies like “New Jack City” and television shows like “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”
None of these achievements, including not being killed during his time on the street as a criminal and a pimp, would have been able to happen had he not made the choice to join the Army when he was in high school.
Ice-T, born Tracy Marrow, became a teenaged father back in 1976. After struggling with his then girlfriend Adrienne, the future rapper took to a life of frivolous crime on the streets.
Ice resolved to enlist in the Armed Services, thanks to his time as a “jock” at Crenshaw High School. He joined as a Paratrooper and was supposed to be stationed at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii.
But first, he was shipped off to basic training at Fort Leonardwood, in Missouri.
Ice-T
Credit: WENN/Vallenilla
“We called it Fort Lost-in-the-Woods in the State of Misery,” recounted Ice-T in his memoir “Ice: A Memoir of Gangster Life and Redemption–from South Central to Hollywood.”
Ice-T was then sent to Advanced Infantry Training in Fort Benning, Georgia.
This is where the youngster actually began a life of crime that would drive him to his days pimping and hustling on the streets of Los Angeles, prior to his fame as a rapper.
“One of the commanding officers singled out a bunch of us guys who seemed to have some streets smarts about us,” Ice-T stated. “I was basically the leader, and at night we would go out onto the post and boost the s**t he wanted.”
But the group of military bandits did eventually get caught stealing an infantry-blue rug for an officer.
“They rounded all of us up, they cracked us, and they put us in the jail on the post.
“But the insane part was – just to show you how f**ked-up the military can be – while I was in jail, they gave me my $2,500 bonus. I mean, the bureaucracy of the military is so retarded, nobody checks with anybody else, so they ended up giving $2,500 to a dude in jail awaiting a military trial for burglary,” Ice-T remembered.
That’s when Ice-T had an epiphany to escape from the barracks where he and the other members of the crime ring were confined. Because the security was minimum, the Ice-T simply booked a civilian flight from Columbus Airport back to his hometown of Los Angeles.
“I figured out a way to make the top window come down a few inches. Just enough for a skinny due to squeeze through,” Ice-T wrote. “I went up to the top bunk and managed to wriggle my ass out of the top window. I had to time my escape so that the guards at the gates wouldn’t see me. It was just like breaking out of prison.”
After spending a few weeks AWOL, Ice-T said he knew he needed to “squash shit” ahead of the Army before they really came down on his ass with prison time for fleeing.
Fortunately for Ice-T, the commanding officer who ordered him to steal had been in the Army for over 20 years and had just as much reason to keep the young thieves out of trouble.
Ice received an “Article 15” – a military reprimand – and got back to serving his time in the Army.
Ice-T
Credit: WENN
After making it through Advanced Infantry Training, where he jumped from planes at 3,000-foot heights, Ice-T made it all the way up to a Squad Leader at Schofield Barracks.
It was here, in Hawaii, where Ice-T became acquainted with a real pimp named “Mac.”
“Mac used to pull me aside and talk to me. ‘Ice,’ he’d say. ‘Dig, you cut out for this here. You cut out for this pimpin’ game. You Got them light eyes. You don’t seem to care about these girls,” revealed Ice-T.
Concurrently, while he was on base, a confrontation happened that would set the entire direction of Ice’s life in motion.
A Sergeant Donavan decided to go extra hard on Ice-T one day over the ongoing issue over the length of his hair.
“‘Marrow!” he screamed. “You f**king loser! You’re only here because you can’t make it in civilian life.’ More than anything else, that’s the one statement that propelled me to where I’m at today. I give Sergeant Donavan all the credit,” Ice-T declared.
“I’m not gonna front: those words cut me deep. I’m standing there in formation, in the blazing tropical sun, and I’m looking at myself like some outsider would see me,” Ice-T wrote. “And I said ‘Damn, maybe it’s the truth. What kind of future do I really have in the outside world?’”
Over the span of several months, Mac taught Ice-T the “whole code.”
After grasping the game from Mac and the disrespect from Sergeant Donavan, a young Tracy Marrow heard “Rapper’s Delight” which he melded with his own “Crip Rhymes.”
Then Ice-T discovered Philadelphia rapper Schoolly D’s “PSK” – recognized as the first gangster rap record – and was inspired to write his own legendary song “6 in The Morning,” which is hailed as the birth of the West Coast’s version of the genre.
Ice-T ultimately received an Honorable Discharge and hit the streets of South Central, Los Angeles as pimp/DJ/promoter/rapper, named Ice-T.
“But that’s the beautiful thing: Sometimes in life, someone will say something to you that either crushes you, breaks your spirit, or it drives you to the next level,” Ice-T explained.
Just Blaze Shares Stories About Working With Jay Z, Kanye West, Cam’ron, Aaliyah & More
(AllHipHop News) Just Blaze was one of the central forces behind the Roc-A-Fella Records sound in the early 2000’s. The super-producer obviously has a lot of behind-the-scenes information about the works of Jay Z, Kanye West, Cam’ron, Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, Freeway, and others.
The New Jersey born board master shared some of that inside knowledge with his Twitter followers this weekend. Just also offered details about his dealings with the Roc’s Dame Dash and a potential Aaliyah track he was set to produce.
Read some of Just Blaze’s tweets below.
@JustBlaze any story behind Touch The Sky?
— Matt (@BlackWallyWest_) May 29, 2016
I made it 20 minutes before Ye got to baseline. And I was trying to “borrow” his LV scarf when get got there. https://t.co/hdtWHGaPb0
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
@JustBlaze if people are making requests.. ‘Welcome to New York City’ story?
— Metal Lungies (@MetalLungies) May 29, 2016
Cam and Jay laughed me out the booth when I was singing the hook. https://t.co/iVQnJTkv6U
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
@JustBlaze classic. Bonus question: what do you owe Cam for? The placement?
— Metal Lungies (@MetalLungies) May 29, 2016
Still trying to figure that out. https://t.co/JpJnVwtDWU
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
@JustBlaze “hovi baby” story
— Shiz86 (@Shiz86) May 29, 2016
I made it 4 times before I got it right. But when Jay heard the horns he was like “that’s it”. He had the rhymes 1st https://t.co/4VqMLUaMfZ
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
@JustBlaze any story on ‘Show You How’? I remember Cam had the verse done on Diplomats Vol.2 mixtape but it turned into a BP2 track
— T (@TerranceM_) May 29, 2016
The whole beat (except for the hi hats) is made from me scratching records. https://t.co/ZZvbQ75rux
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
@JustBlaze any good I really mean it stories?
— Erik Hoffman (@ehoffman28) May 29, 2016
Juelz liked it first. Then cam came in the room the next day like “nope” https://t.co/4VpFelxvDZ
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
@JustBlaze best story on The Roc, Just Fire or Come Home With Me overall?
— Bruce Wayne IV (@ArtVandalae) May 29, 2016
Dame tried to take Bleek off Just Fire. First time I ever stood up to him and said no. https://t.co/seNI9To6dp
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
He tried his A-hole thing with me. I swallowed my pride and let him crack jokes. Bleek was still on the record when it came out tho.
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
He said his verse was too hard and he wanted Bleek to be the new LL. So then I played “I shot ya” and he was silent https://t.co/P6g8U7vVIb
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
@JustBlaze Any “Soon You’ll Understand” stories?
— John (@JohnFostt) May 29, 2016
Alchemist did it better. https://t.co/sAWyrf7CGC
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
Fam… @JustBlaze got me glued to the timeline with these stories lol keep em coming yo. Need a story about Saigon / Swizz / Hov – Cmon Baby
— Shawn Caliber (@SurefireSCal) May 29, 2016
No one could tell me and Swizz voices apart on that record. I’m actually doing the hook more than he is. Funny. https://t.co/zJ7638zjbb
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
@JustBlaze how’d u feel about that Jay verse on the dynasty intro?
— J Shua (@j_shua81) May 29, 2016
I was doing backflips down 26th street in a chewbacca suit. I knew I was about to be on. https://t.co/bHUuqsSbpz
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
@JustBlaze I know Aaliyah was down with u guys n Roc, Got a favorite moment with her? or not really like y’all didn’t cross paths like dat?.
— Keyta87 (@SayNoMore_Keeks) May 29, 2016
When she passed she was on flight to come meet me and Freeway in Miami to do a “more than a woman” remix. 😞 https://t.co/X6U4YkfCHj
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
@JustBlaze we need a What We Do, You Know Who or Church for Thugs story.
— mal. (@TheUgh) May 29, 2016
What we do was the only time Jay came to a Free session. Heard that and was like “mic please” https://t.co/3Il5SQ0Bjq
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
Also during that session, one SP member was gone off some wet.. Tried to destroy the SSL bc he was mad Lyor loved the album.
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
Did u ever really wanna fight Dame? @JustBlaze
— ANTs (@ant_sheppard) May 29, 2016
At one point, yes. VMA after party. We’re all grown now though. https://t.co/VILPYL83Et
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
@JustBlaze did you ever hear the Jay verse on “oh boy” before it got erased?
— puertoblack (@Puertoblack85) May 29, 2016
I was there when he did it and it didn’t get erased. https://t.co/kdC450oBaU
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
@JustBlaze You produced “It’s Time I See You” at the height of the Beans-Kiss beef…Any awkwardness there?
— B. Waite (@tracysson) May 29, 2016
That was awkward city. I walked into the session like “umm whut” https://t.co/xksY21nFgA
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
@JustBlaze What was Jays react the first time he heard the best to “Public Announcement?”
— Jamad Smalls (@js4l_81) May 29, 2016
He didn’t think we needed it. Me and Lenny were like 😵 https://t.co/KXCUP0Io1w
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
@JustBlaze “Bread & Butter” by Beans?
— Luis De La Cruz (@jordanyroc) May 29, 2016
Came up with that idea thanks to a KenSport breakbeat mix. https://t.co/5FlFOOx2sI
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
Last thing before I go.. There is a beans/MOP song from back then called “air it out” I wonder if it holds up. GN guys
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) May 29, 2016
Kanye West Meets John Legend’s New Daughter, Beefs With Paparazzi
(AllHipHop News) Kanye West played the doting uncle on Sunday (May 29) after meeting his longtime friend John Legend’s new baby daughter.
The “All of Me” singer and his supermodel wife Chrissy Teigen welcomed their first child, daughter Luna Simone, in April, and six weeks later, the new parents introduced their little one to their close friends Kanye and wife Kim Kardashian during a brunch in Malibu, California.
Chrissy took to Snapchat to document the meeting, and in one video, the Stronger rapper is cradling little Luna in his arms with a smile on his face, as Kim stands next to him playing with the newborn’s tiny feet.
In another shot, Kim is holding Luna while puckering up for a kiss, and Chrissy added the caption, “Auntie!”
Kim and Kanye also brought along their two kids, daughter North, 2, and son Saint, who is four months older than little Luna, for the lunch date.
The two superstar couples are close friends, and Kim and her sisters Kourtney and Khloe even threw a baby shower for Chrissy at Kim and Kanye’s Bel-Air home on March 16.
Guests including actress Jenna Dewan Tatum, Kardashian family matriarch Kris Jenner and celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin posed for photos in a photo booth, played baby-themed games, and enjoyed a feast from McDonalds, with a spread that included breakfast muffins and hash browns, all washed down with glasses of rose wine.
The bash was actually Chrissy’s second baby shower – just weeks before her Los Angeles party, the “Lip Sync Battle” co-host was feted by friends in New York City, where the party was fit for a little princess.
All the guests at the New York City luncheon donned paper crowns, with the pregnant Chrissy wearing a bedazzled tiara with “Baby Mama” on the front, while John wore a corresponding one with “Baby Daddy” emblazoned on it.
PREMIERE: Quan Re-Enters The Game By Tackling A Remix To “Poppin” In New Visuals (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Back in 2004, rapper/singer Quan grabbed the attention of Hip Hop fans by appearing on Nas’ single “Just A Moment” off the Street’s Disciple album.
The Virginia wordsmith is now on the verge of re-entering the game with his own LP.
Before the studio album gets released, Donferquan warmed up his followers with the 11-track www.donferquan.com project. The collection features several high-profile guests as well as Quan’s version of Rico Richie’s breakout cut “Poppin.”
“I took Rico Richie’s ‘Poppin’ record and made it my own on my www.donferquan.com mixtape which has features from Pusha T, Ace Hood, and Rapper Pooh,” says Quan. “It’s just an appetizer to hold fans over for my Point Of No Return LP coming soon.”
The video for “Poppin Remix” has arrived as well. Chip Stackin’ of No Days Off directed Quan’s latest visuals set in Hampton, Virginia.
Be on the lookout for Donferquan’s Point Of No Return dropping via his Kingz Nation imprint.
Watch AllHipHop.com’s premiere of the “Poppin Remix” video below.
Is Andre 3000 Working On A Joint Project With Childish Gambino?
The internet is known to spark wild rumors. Especially when it comes to joint albums. (Remember that Jay Z and Beyonce project that’s been talked about for years?)
Well, now there’s talk about Andre 3000 and Childish Gambino teaming up for something.
Andre 3000 has confirmed a collaboration project with Childish Gambino http://pic.twitter.com/zimUBiXusH
— HIP HOP DAILY (@HipHopParallel) May 29, 2016
They are both from Atlanta, and C.G. has expressed how 3 Stacks influenced him. But this story seems to be far-fetched.
One, why would Andre do a project with Gambino and not another Outkast album with Big Boi? Two, Gambino was supposed to be working with Chance The Rapper on a collaborative mixtape.
We’ll have to wait and see if this really pans out. What do you think? Can you see a Childish Gambino/Andre 3000 joint project happening?
Chuck Inglish Doesn’t F*ck With the Zoo, Tweets About Cincinnati Zoo Incident
(AllHipHop News) Over the weekend, news emerged that gorilla, named Harambe, was gunned down after a child fell in his cage at the Cincinnati Zoo.
The child snuck in the cage’s barrier because he wanted to play in the moat located inside the artificial habitat, and was soon approached and lifted by the 400-pound primate, before zoo officials decided to shoot and kill the animal according reports.
Fortunately, the child was rushed to the hospital without any life threatening injuries. However, Harambe, an endangered gorilla, was confirmed dead.
Once news surfaced that Harambe died, many mourned the passing of the endangered gorilla on social media.
Some were even a bit verbal about the situation, including producer and one half of Philly rap group The Cool Kids, Chuck Inglish.
The rapper sounded off about the entire incident via Twitter, stating that the child shouldn’t have been in the cage the first place.
Which soon lead to his overall opinion about the Cincinnati Zoo (and possibly all similar ones).
The producer brushed the small rant with a bit of humor by commenting on the possible reaction of the animals after the shooting, following a retweet from Two 9 member, RetroJace, about the killing.
Police Harass Troy Ave Shooting Victim For the Bullet In Her Leg
(AllHipHop News) One of the victims of a deadly shooting at Irving Plaza in Manhattan still has valuable evidence regarding the crimes, but the cops can’t get to it.
Model Maggie Heckstall and three other people were injured after a fistfight involving rapper Troy Ave and others escalated into gun violence backstage during a concert headlined by T.I. last week.
On Wednesday (May 25), Ronald “Banga” McPhatter, 30, was struck in the stomach during a fight. He died at Beth Israel Hospital.
A 34-year-old man named Chris Vinson was shot in the abdomen and is expected to recover.
Troy Ave, born Roland Collins, was still undergoing surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center after accidently shooting himself in the leg.
The rapper was supposed to appear in court yesterday (May 29) for an arraignment on attempted murder charges, but the court date has been pushed back.
The fourth victim, model/dancer Maggie Heckstall, was hit in the knee and left with a shattered femur.
Heckstall can’t identify any of her assailants, but she was left with a bullet lodged inside of her leg that cannot be removed, because it’s too close to vital nerves.
In an interview with the New York Post, Maggie Heckstall said “ballistic hungry” police were harassing her for information and treating her like a criminal, and not a victim.
Detectives started interviewing Heckstall on the ambulance ride to Bellevue Hospital, where she is currently being treated.
“Anytime anyone would walk to my door, they had six officers out here, staring into my room,” Maggie Heckstall said. “I cooperated with the officers. I don’t know if they wanted me to tell them more, but I don’t know what happened. Shots went off. Lights went off. I just tried to get out the room.”
In addition to the Irving Plaza venue, Maggie Heckstall said she also plans on suing the NYPD for harassing her.
Earlier in the week, police said they were still awaiting the results of ballistic tests, but so far, all the evidence pointed to Troy Ave’s 9mm pistol.
NYPD Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce said that the shells recovered at the scene had been tested and they were awaiting the results of more tests.
“I will say that shell casing you saw that was fired is in line with other shell casings recovered inside the VIP room,” Detective Boyce said.
Detective Boyce did leave open the possibility that another shooter was involved who may have fired a revolver during the melee, but offered no further details.
As for Troy Ave, he is due to make a rescheduled appearance in court later this week.
Although Troy Ave is currently charged with attempted murder, detectives could upgrade the charges to murder, as early as this week.
Drake Becomes First Rap Artist Since Eminem To Lead Album Chart For At Least 4 Weeks
(AllHipHop News) Drake’s latest LP Views is the #1 album in the country for the fourth time in a row.
The Toronto native’s project earned 189,000 equivalent album units (50,000 traditional sales) in its fourth week of availability.
Views has been able to dominate the Billboard 200 chart because of its record-breaking streaming totals. Drizzy added another 166.2 million streams which equaled 111,000 units.
Ariana Grande’s Dangerous Woman actually outsold Views with 129,000 copies sold.
However, the Pop star’s third album only totaled 175,000 equivalent album units, landing her at #2.
If I’m Honest by Blake Shelton sold more copies than Views as well (153,000), but again its sales plus streaming numbers (170,000 units) were not enough to knock off Drake.
With his fourth week at #1, Drake becomes the first male artist to lead the chart for at least 4 weeks since Michael Buble’s 5 week run in 2011 -2012 with Christmas.
Eminem was the last rap artist to racked up as many weeks at #1. The Detroit rhymer’s Recovery ruled for seven nonconsecutive weeks in 2010.
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Troy Ave Court Day Postponed Due To Gunshot Injuries
(AllHipHop News) Troy Ave’s injuries stemming from a high-profile shooting in New Yor City has caused a Saturday court date to be postponed.
The rapper was still in the hospital for a self-inflicted gunshot wound, authorities said. The 33-year old was handcuffed to a hospital bed at NYU Langone Medical Center Saturday with a police on guard.
Roland Collins, Troy Ave’s real name, faces a bevy of charges including attempted murder for his role in a shooting at Irving Plaza last week, a concert date T.I. was headlining.
Troy Ave has an attempted murder charge, criminal possession and other charges realted to the shooting that left 33-year-old Ronald McPhatter dead. McPhatter was security for Ave.
The new court date for Troy Ave has not been disclosed at press time.
Top Dawg Wants You To Support Schoolboy Q More!
The game is rough out here and that doesn’t matter who you are down with. Even TDE can experience some issues. Top Dawg, the head of the crew, seems to think people are not supportive enough of Schoolboy Q. He had a single with Kanye West that seemed pretty cool to the young bucks. I thought it was just “OK,” but I clearly am not who it was for
Here it is:
Anyway, Schoolboy Q has finished his album and is waiting for his release date.
Drake’s Mansion Plans Approved – Blueprint For Star’s House Released To The Public
(AllHipHop News) Drake’s ambitious plan to tear down a bungalow in a ritzy area of Toronto and rebuild it with a massive mansion has been approved.
The rapper was linked to a corporation that recently purchased just over 2 acres of land in the Bridle Path neighborhood of Toronto for $6.7 million.
Drake reportedly bought the property through a numbered company with business associates, in an attempt to conceal his ownership.
But the plans have become public – literally – because the proposed mansion was being built too big.
A municipal panel was required to approve the new construction, which happened earlier this week, on May 26.
According to the Toronto Star, two residents in the neighborhood attended the meeting to voice their disapproval of the mansion’s construction.
But they changed their minds, after seeing the blueprints for a new, scaled down, two-story mansion with an attached garage with custom landscaping, to ensure everyone’s privacy.
Even though Drake adjusted the size, the mansion is still massive, at 21,000 square feet.
The house will be custom built with an NBA sized basketball court, a jersey museum that will feature other valuable artifacts, a hot tub on the roof and more.
Drake’s attempt to remain secretive by using Future The Prince as the President of the numbered company that bought the property have been completely thwarted.
An article about the mansion also came with all of the blueprints of the rapper’s entire residence.
Blac Chyna – Bump On Both Sides
Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna celebrated Memorial Day Weekend at Sky Beach at The Tropicana in Las Vegas. Blac Chyna posed for pictures, and she looked happy with her baby’s father, Rob Kardashian.
There’s a reason for the cheer, and it’s not just the baby. According to reports, photo agencies have lined up to shell out $1 million big ones to have the first rights to take pictures of the unborn child.
Blac Chyna
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Rob Kardashian and Blac Chyna at Sky Beach at The Tropicana
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Kevin Hart Gets Honest About Bullying With A Funny Story About His Dad
In his new action comedy film “Central Intelligence,” actor comedian Kevin Hart plays “Calvin,” a former enviable and “cool” popular high school kid who upon the eve of his high school reunion, has morphed into a not so enviable and not so cool adult accountant.
It is a complete reversal of Dwayne Johnson’s character Bob, a bullied and largely unnoticed high school geek who has changed himself into a lethal CIA agent via hard training and a fanatical exercise regimen.
Calvin believes that he could use a little more of Bob’s adult cool factor to spice up his life.
However, while “Central Intelligence” takes a hard-line against school bullying in a very funny but heartfelt way, Hart, as the father of two children himself, believes that sometimes the stance that parents and schools can take towards conflict can be a bit too astringent.
Sometimes it leads to over sanitizing situations to the harm of children, who will need to be able to deal with difficulty as adults.
“I believe in the whole anti bullying thing,” stated Hart. “As a kid, I think you need a little drama. I don’t like the people that try to make these kids’ lives perfect. You need to build character – and you know, within situations that make you uncomfortable come life lessons.”
To that end, in his usual hilariously raw but brutally honest way, Hart went on to reveal one particularly uncomfortable character building moment that he and his brother witnessed as a young boys via Hart’s irrepressible father.
“My dad says, ‘let me tell you something – you don’t let nobody push you around,’ and he got into it with this guy, and me and my brother, we were in the car,” remembered Hart.
“(My dad) said, ‘you handle yourself at all times. You be a man,’ and I remember my dad getting out of this car. This guy hit my dad with two of the hardest punches I’ve ever seen in my life. It was so fast. ‘Pap! Pap!’ And he said something like, ‘I didn’t want to do this in front of your kids.’
“And it was like me and my brother were just in the car. We were looking at him and my dad got in the car and closed the door and he started driving. It was just quiet, like, I guess he not going to say nothing about it. He’s just gonna let this go and just act like he won in a couple of days.
“So the lesson I learned there was duck, get out of the way if it’s coming,” Kevin Hart said. “But it was definitely a lesson that he tried to give that went backwards.”
So, case in point, some lessons don’t need much of a filter – even if they don’t turn out the way that the original teacher intended.
“Central Intelligence” starring Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, Aaron Paul, Amy Ryan and Danielle Nicolet opens in theaters nationwide on June 17, 2016.
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