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RZA And DJ Premier To Go Head-To-Head In Battle Of The Beats

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Timbaland and Swizz Beatz done did it now!

The next installation in their producer series might be the most extraordinary contest that the Hip-Hop world has ever seen.

Newbies might wonder what could top the Scott Storch and Mannie Fresh? Or even The-Dream and Sean Garrett? What about Hit-Boy and Boi-1da? Who could beat Lil Jon versus T-Pain?

Are we saying there are two that can compete with the excitement created by the original battlers, Timbaland and Swizz? Yes— we are actually saying that.

If you love and respect Hip-Hop— that neck-breaking-head-nodding essence that makes the culture what it is— you are about to lose your mind. Hold yourself:

Tim and Swizz got RZA from the Wu-Tang Clan and DJ Premier from Gang Starr to go head-to-head.

Swizz Beatz took to his IG to make the announcement. This is going down on Saturday, April 11th at 9 PM on Instagram Live.

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Stuff like this proves that Hip-Hop is as thriving and beautiful as it has ever been.

Birthed out of impossible struggle, these producer contests and beatmaker battles remind us that as a people, we have made million dollar-somethings out of nothing.

While other artists and industries are scrambling to figure out their next move, this community is using the tools at their disposal to create a jam, build an audience, and create future opportunities.

Stuff like these battles, D-Nice’s Club Quarantine’s, The Roots TV channel with Questlove on the turntables on YouTube and battle rap companies like URL, RBE and the Hood of Brothers are really the equivalent of Kenny aka Double K in Beat Street plugging up to a light post in the street to get juice for his DJ’ing set.

We make it happen no matter what the plight. And no matter what, in the real-life battle against the coronavirus, the disease will not beat Hip-Hop! We got this.

“It’s working!”

Dr. Dre’s Epic Debut “The Chronic” To Be Reissued On International Cannabis Holiday

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Entertainment One (“eOne”) has recently announced that it will reissue Dr. Dre’s breakout album, The Chronic on 4/20 on all digital platforms for fans to appreciate in a brand new way.

“Fans now have another reason to celebrate on what has become a national holiday, celebrating all things cannabis-related – where legally allowed and in moderation of course,” eOne’s Global President, Music & Live, Chris Taylor says.

He continues, “Working with the Death Row catalog is like working with the legendary recordings of Elvis, Chuck Berry, and the Beatles. These historic artifacts should be heard by all music lovers and we are so happy Dr. Dre has opened this door so everyone can experience the brilliance of this seminal work.”

In 2013, eOne purchased the rights to the Death Row catalog, which included The Chronic, for a measly $6 million after the legendary label was forced into bankruptcy during a three-way battle between Michael “Harry-O” Harris, his wife Lydia Harris and Marion “Suge” Knight.

It gets better. Last year, the toy company Hasbro acquired eOne and now the most adult oriented label to ever exist is owned by the same people that make Monopoly, Mouse Trap and Mr. Potato Head.

Jokes, one aside, one may wonder if Dre will receive any compensation relating to this prize release. After all, Dre. notoriously left Death Row — leaving everything.

According to Rolling Stone, a 2011 ruling under Judge U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder stated that the company which bought the original Death Row Records’ holdings out of bankruptcy, WIDEawake Death Row Records did not have the right to feature Dre’s music on compilations or other releases, nor can they sell it digitally on streaming platforms.

Though not stated in the press release from eOne, it is safe to say that an agreement between Dre and eOne most have happened.

Either way, it will be nice to hear this extraordinary album afresh.

The Chronic was also recently selected as one of only 25 recordings to be inducted into the National Recording Registry this year.

The inductees were selected by Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and showcase the cultural, historical and aesthetic importance to the U.S.’ recorded sound heritage.

Someone Takes A Shot At Wack 100 As Feud With Rapper J Stone Erupts!

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) A feud between Nipsey Hussle’s All Money In artist J Stone and industry manager Wack 100 has flared up again.

In a series of not so subtle Instagram posts today, both men took shots at each other.

Wack 100 went at J Stone, claiming the All Money In artist wasn’t receiving any cash at all.

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“This defines you right ……… I’ve made a couple calls now I know a little about you …… WHERE YA MONEY @ ? MATTER FACT IM DELETING YOU OFF MY ALBUM N##GA YOU GOT THE WORST VERSE EVER——— YOU WASN’T BORN TO RAP,” Wack 100 said about J Stone’s collaboration with Game titled “One Life” on his latest album Born 2 Rap.

J Stone fired back and claimed to reveal the root of Wack 100’s anger towards Nipsey Hussle, whom the latter has publicly clowned multiple times since the rapper’s tragic shooting death in March of 2019.

According to J Stone, when Nipsey was alive he confronted Wack 100, who supposedly bowed down to the All Money In boss.

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“N##ga Nip hopped out on yo ass, got in yo face and pressed you and told you keep his name out yo mouth. You ain’t do s### but break it down to em. Fatts (RIP) was right there bout to knocc yo ass out. You bowed it down! Now since the homie ain’t here, you hard now? N##ga you a THE REAL REASON WHY YOU DONT LIKE THE HOMIE IS CAUSE HE MARKED YOU OUT WHEN HE WAS HERE AND YOU AINT DO S###!

Speaking of shots, an unknown gunman blasted at Wack 100, who showcased his bullet-riddled window along with a taunting post to his would-be assassins.

This resulted in a three-way feud for Wack 100 when his longtime nemesis 40 Glocc weighed in and labeled him a snitch for posting pictures and publicizing the supposed shooting.

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50 Cent Says He Would Rather Have Tekashi 6ix9ine As His Son Over His Own Kid Marquise

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent might be winning as a television producer and rap star but in most people’s eyes, when it comes to his relationship with his oldest son Marquise Jackson, he’s not getting any gold medals.

Fans wanted to know if the “In Da Club” rapper saw his industry son, Tekashi 6ix9ine since he was released from prison to home confinement a few days ago.

And 50, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, told them he had not and had no intention of checking for the Brooklyn unicorn.

He said on his Instagram Live:

“Nah… I ain’t heard from 6ix9ine. He’s his mother’s child now. He told on everybody.”

After a moment, he chimed back in. “He better than Marquise though. I’ll take him before I take my actual biological… haha… F##k that n##ga”

Really, Fif?

His son, who looks exactly like him, got wind that his pops was talking about him clapped back. The younger Jackson said, “Did he just say he would claim a rat?”

“I don’t want no parts of that cheese big fella!” Marquise Jackson shot back.

50 and Marquise have had a strained relationship since 2008, when the boy stood up to his dad over a dispute with his mother.

The 22-year-old is the child of the “Get Rich or Die Trying” rapper with his childhood sweetheart, Shaniqua Thompkins. Thompkins was there holding Fif down during the early years, through the hood beefs, jaw-shootings and first couple of millions.

The “Power” exec shared back in 2008, “My relationship with my son is changing because me and his mom aren’t friends anymore.”

While his relationship with Marquise is horrible (or non-existent as he once said: he wouldn’t have a bad day if his son was ‘hit by a bus), he seems to be an amazing dad to his youngest son, Sire.

If Marquise inherited his dad’s good looks, at seven years old, Sire has inherited his addictively charming personality on social. The youngest Jackson’s Instagram is filled with the cutest shots of the young king.

And almost every time 50 posts him, the love just oozes through of the page.

In a perfect world, 50 and Marquise will work out their differences and the two siblings will get to share a healthy bond as brothers.

Rapper Fred The Godson Is Fighting For His Life

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Fred The Godson is fighting for his life in a New York hospital after being diagnosed with the coronavirus earlier this week.

On April 6th, Fred revealed he was being treated for symptoms related to COVID-19 with a post on his social media account asking his fans to pray for him.

The rapper, born Fredrick Thomas, has been silent since his initial post, leaving many to wonder about his condition.

According to his wife, Fred was in critical condition and was using a ventilator to support his breathing as he struggles to recover.

Unfortunately, doctors prepared his wife LeeAnn Jemmott for the worst according to News 12.

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“Now, instead of the ventilator supporting him 100%, it’s supporting him 70%,” LeeAnn Jemmott revealed.

New York has become the epicenter of the disease with more cases than any other city in the world as of today (April 9th).

New York State has a total of 149,300 cases and 7,067 deaths. New York City accounted for 81,803 of those cases and a staggering 4,695 of those deaths.

“Don’t just assume they are going to die. Because that’s all we are hearing is people dying, dying, dying. He’s winning, he’s winning,” told News 12.

Red Bull Dance To Host Instagram Live Q&A Session With B-Boy Crazy Legs & B-Girl Logistx

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Over the last several weeks, Instagram Live has become a cyber nightclub and virtual concert hall for people around the world that are self-quarantining in their homes due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Popular deejays and emcees have shined on the social media platform, and now artists associated with another original element of Hip Hop culture are ready to hit your screens in a special way too.

This Friday, Red Bull Dance will host an Instagram Live Q&A session featuring Rock Steady Crew legend Richard “Crazy Legs” Colón from New Jersey and new-age breaker Logan “Logistx” Edra from Los Angeles.

“We hope viewers can further their knowledge, have some of their questions answered, and revitalize their inspiration and hunger to learn more and continue Hip Hop’s steady evolution,” say the two dancers in a joint statement to AllHipHop.com.

Colón and Edra are expected to discuss the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on the dance community, how they continue to train indoors while self-isolating, breaking as an Olympic sport, and the rising generation of B-Girls and B-Boys.

“Hip Hop is constantly evolving to new heights. As people who represent the culture, it’s our responsibility to maintain its integrity as it continues to elevate; especially the younger generation who pave the now and the future,” adds Crazy Legs and Logistx.

They continue, “Amazing opportunities are being presented to the scene; including the Paris 2024 Olympics. We want to be prepared for these opportunities by staying educated and spreading knowledge to prevent misrepresentation and mistreatment. Also, recognize that it’s important to keep elevating as a scene with or without the outside opportunities.”

Red Bull Dance’s “Beyond The Floor: A Live Q&A With Logistx & Crazy Legs” is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 10 at 1 pm ET/10 am PT on the brand’s verified Instagram account (@redbulldance).

PHOTO CREDIT: Crazy Legs (Ian Witlen/Red Bull Content Pool); Logistx (Nicole Burleson/Red Bull Content Pool)

D Smoke Joins With Represent Justice Campaign To Raise Awareness About COVID-19 Impact On Incarcerated Individuals

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) The Represent Justice Campaign launched a series of Instagram Live events titled #InfluentialJustice with a goal of organizing funds for incarcerated communities in the fight against COVID-19. Numerous artists, athletes, and cultural figures will take part in the presentations.

“Incarceration – the inhumanity of caging human beings – is a traumatic experience, but even more so when there is a deadly pandemic and no feasible way to ‘socially distance’ and access necessary medical care inside,” said Richie Reseda, Represent Justice album executive producer and activist. “For those who are incarcerated, music can be one of the few things that create joy, especially in frightful and uncertain times.”

Reseda continued, “When I was incarcerated, music was a way to work through my hopelessness in frightful and uncertain times. Now it’s also a way for me to advocate for justice and the humanity of everyone forced to live in crowded, unsanitary conditions without the freedom to leave.” 

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Rhythm + Flow winner D Smoke, The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member Cynthia Bailey, Milwaukee Bucks player George Hill, Cleveland Cavaliers player Andre Drummond, author/preacher DeVon Franklin, and others were tapped for #InfluentialJustice series. Indian-American recording artist Raja Kumari joined Richie Reseda for the first virtual event that took place on April 7.

“Nobody – including those who are incarcerated and their families – should be left behind in this emergency,” said Raja Kumar. “We can support system-impacted communities by donating critical resources to the organizations fighting for their access to critical food, supplies, and medical care. I’m proud to work with Represent Justice in this moment, contribute my musical talents to the album, and bring awareness to what each of us on the outside can do to help.”

#InfluentialJustice will stream live on Represent Justice’s Instagram account (@werepjustice) every Tuesday and Saturday in the month of April. Previously, the Campaign organized a concert and roundtable discussion with rapper/activist Common as well as the Play for Justice initiative that included NBA coaches and players playing basketball and engaging in conversations with incarcerated individuals.

Check out the confirmed dates and participants for the #InfluentialJustice Instagram Live series below.

  • April 11 – The Professor and Jarrett Harper
  • April 14 – DeVon Franklin and Topeka K Sam
  • April 18 – Syncopated Ladies and April Grayson
  • April 21 – D Smoke and Bobby Gonz
  • April 25 – Cynthia Bailey/Mike Hill and Shaka Sengor
  • April 28 – George Hill and Xavier McElrath-Bey
  • May 2 – Andre Drummond and Tyra Patterson

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DVSN Release Official Trailer For ‘A Muse In Her Feelings’ Album

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) The last few weeks have seen OVO Sound roll out new music from several members of its roster. PartyNextDoor dropped his Partymobile album in March, and label co-founder Drake let loose his dance track “Toosie Slide” in early April.

R&B duo dvsn is up next for OVO. The Canadian tandem will release their third studio album, A Muse In Her Feelings, on April 17. A 60-second trailer for the LP hit YouTube on Wednesday. 

Daniel Daley and Nineteen85’s latest album era includes the singles “A Muse” and “Between Us” with Snoh Aalegra. Other tracks on A Muse In Her Feelings will also feature PartyNextDoor, Future, Popcaan, Summer Walker, Ty Dolla $ign, Buju Banton, and Shantel May.

Chance the Rapper, DJ Khaled On Board BET’s Coronavirus TV Special & Relief Fundraiser

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Black Entertainment Television is partnering with the NAACP, United Way Worldwide, and civil rights and business leaders to provide financial, educational, and community support for people of color impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The initiatives will include the “Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort” television special and the United Way Worldwide relief fund. Plus, the network is supporting the NAACP’s digital Town Hall Series. 

“The COVID-19 pandemic is savagely compounding the profound health and financial vulnerabilities many Black Americans face. Every day, there are new reports of how this pandemic is killing African Americans at much higher rates than other communities,” said Scott Mills, President of BET. 

Mills continued, “BET is using all of our resources – our capital, our media platforms, our relationships with the creative community, sponsors, businesses and charitable organizations to support our community in this time of crisis.”

The “Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort” broadcast special is scheduled to air on Wednesday, April 22 at 8 pm ET. Destiny’s Child singer Kelly Rowland, TV personality Terrence J, and actress Regina Hall will serve as co-hosts for the televised event. 

Virtual celebrity guest appearances and performances will include DJ Khaled, Charlie Wilson, Chance The Rapper, Kirk Franklin, Fantasia, Melvin Crispell III, and more. Additionally, the special will provide up-to-date information for viewers to find resources about COVID-19. 

“Our goal for this special is to come together in a collective spirit of strength, community, and hope. As we unite in harmony and compassion, through the collective healing power of music, comedy, and entertainment, we can bring restoration and inspire the world that our brighter days are ahead,” stated Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy at BET.

Financial donations from the BET/United Way fund will allow the nonprofit to disburse resources to local United Way organizations in New York City, Atlanta, New Orleans, Detroit, Chicago, and other locales impacted by the current medical and economic crisis.

“United Way is deeply embedded in communities across our country, and our ‘local-ness’ means we know the needs on the ground and how to get the right kind of help to those who need it most,” said Stan Little, Chief Experience Officer of United Way.

Little added, “We look forward to partnering with BET to bring much-needed relief and long-term recovery to already vulnerable communities that are being hit especially hard because of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

BET is also providing resources and content on COVID-19 across its digital platforms. In addition, the four-part “Unmasked: A COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Series Powered by NAACP & BET” kicked off April 8 at NAACP.org.

2 Chainz: I Killed Kanye West, Big Sean & Pusha T On “Mercy”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) An emcee is supposed to feel like they murdered every single collaborator on a posse cut. That is even the case when the song is filled with rappers from the same crew.

2 Chainz recently made that declaration about his fellow G.O.O.D. Music affiliates. The Atlanta spitter posted a meme about “Mercy” on Instagram and Twitter. His caption made it clear that Chainz believes he bodied everybody on the 2012 record.

“No disrespect but I kilt all dem boys,” wrote 2 Chainz on the social media sites. Big Sean, Pusha T, and G.O.O.D. Music founder Kanye West were the other rappers on the hit off the Cruel Summer compilation.

Cruel Summer contained several star-studded musical alliances. “Clique” (Kanye West, Jay-Z, Big Sean), “New God Flow” (Kanye West, Pusha T, Ghostface Killah), and “Don’t Like” (Kanye West, Chief Keef, Pusha T, Big Sean, Jadakiss) were among the collaborative tracks on the project.

Cardi B & FashionNova Team Up To Give Away $1 Million During Coronavirus Pandemic

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Belcalis “Cardi B” Almánzar is helping people affected by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. The Bronx native is already contributing proceeds from the “Coronavirus” song to families facing financial issues, and she is donating 20,000 vegan meal supplements to medical staff in New York City.

Yesterday, Cardi announced that she is also teaming with FashionNova to present $1,000 every hour to individuals impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The chart-topping rapper and the retail clothing company will run the giveaway through May 20 for a total of $1 million.

Apparently, the FashionNova website crashed within minutes of the #FashionNovaCARES announcement on Wednesday afternoon. The company wrote, in a now-deleted tweet, “Hey Novafam! Our servers are overwhelmed by the amount of entries being submitted! We are working diligently to get this fixed ASAP! Thanks for the support.”

Last night, Cardi revealed on Instagram Live that several winners have already been contacted. She also wrote on her main Instagram page:

Thank you guys for supporting me and @FashionNova, I teamed up with them to help those that have been impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. Many of you are struggling to pay bills, feed your families, and take care of your overall essential needs. #FashionNovaCARES & I are giving away $1,000 EVERY HOUR until we’ve given away $1 MILLION DOLLARS to those directly affected by this crisis. Tell us how the $1,000 can help you during these times. We’ll be reading your submissions and selecting stories everyday so enter now by visiting www.FashionNova.com/Cares
Also PLEASE make sure that your Instagram is public, because I will also personally be looking thru these submitted pages. Starting NOW!

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Usher Responds To The Weeknd With #ClimaxChallenge

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Some recent comments by Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye, 30, sparked an R&B debate on social media. The After Hours album creator suggested that his 2011 mixtape, House of Balloons, inspired other artists like Usher Raymond.

“House of Balloons literally changed the sound of pop music before my eyes,” The Weeknd told Variety. “I heard ‘Climax,’ that [2012] Usher song, and was like, ‘Holy f*ck, that’s a Weeknd song.’ It was very flattering, and I knew I was doing something right, but I also got angry. But the older I got, I realized it’s a good thing.”

The Twittersphere ignited with conversations about whether The Weeknd did actually influence Usher’s single off his seventh studio album Looking 4 Myself. The Atlanta legend did not directly respond to Abel, but he did appear to subliminally react to the Canadian’s statement about “Climax.”

Usher posted himself on his Instagram Story listening to other vocalists taking part in the #ClimaxChallenge. He then sang an a cappella version of the Top 20 hit on IG. However, the 41-year-old southerner slightly changed some of the lyrics to “can’t take it back, n*gga” before laughing.

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Slim Thug Survives COVID-19 And Helps Others From Getting Sick

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) The other day Master P made a huge donation to his hometown, even setting up time to shop for seniors and sanitize their homes for free.

Megan Thee Stallion gave Houston seniors devices so that they could communicate with their families while they are quarantined in.

Now, rapper Slim Thug (also from Houston) is adding his name to the roster of rap artists giving back to the community during the SARS-CoV-2 global pandemic.

What makes Slim Thug’s donation even more powerful, is that he recently recovered from the disease that many have died from.

Slim Thug will be donating 1000 bottles of hand sanitizer to some of the city’s essential workers, METRO police department and METRO bus drivers.

According to ABC 13, there is a high demand for the cleaner.

Slim Thug has partners.

On this project, he will work with Smoke Shield and Baby Bash and the team plans to donate 1,000 more to the cops and bus drivers. They will also provide hand sanitizer for health care professionals/ workers.

Slim Thug is giving back, but he is also out here making moves and getting money.

He has new styles of his “Texas Made” shirts. In a video on IG, he encourages his fans to support him as a Black-owned business.

“Don’t slip on the drip.” He stunts. “We Texas so we gotta keep us a Texas belt buckle… We quarantine but we still get fresh.”

Drake’s New Home Takes Luxury To Another Level

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) They don’t call him Champagne Papi for nothing.

Rooted in his ability to humbly stunt, the Canadian rapper Drake is what you call “flossy.”

And his Park Lane Circle home, situated in one of Toronto’s most exclusive communities, is nothing but evidence of how blessed he is.

After purchasing the plot in 2015 for chump change totaling almost $7 million, he tore everything down to create a mansion comparable to something you might imagine Michael Jackson owning: gluttonously lush.

According to Architectural Digest, the magazine that he has given the exclusive rights to premier his home (which he calls The Embassy) to the world, materials included throughout the mansion are real bronze (not the brass you see might see at Rent-A-Center), real black granite, Macassar ebony and brown agate.

SON, WHAT IS AGATE?

“It’s overwhelming high luxury,” Drake told Architectural Digest. “That message is delivered through the size of the rooms and the materials and details of the floors and the ceilings. I wanted to make sure people can see the work I’ve put in over the years reflected from every vantage point.”

Drake’s home is a 50,000-square-foot property. Some of the most stunning aspects of the mansion are his 3,200-square-foot master bedroom complete with a one-ton bed and two-story closet, a 4,000 pound tub made out of one single slab of black marble, and an NBA replicated basketball court (featuring his brand’s owl logo in the center circle).

As one walks through his hallway, you see that he has decorated it with all kinds of sports star jerseys and some of his GRAMMYS.

He also has a full studio to make more hits… so he can make more money… to get more precious stones and gems to adorn his crib with.

Drake has surely come a long way since he was the regular kid, Jimmy, in the wheelchair on Degrassi.

50 Cent’s Black Mafia Family Project Gets Greenlighted By Starz

By: Kershaw St. JawnsonCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Call 50 Cent whatever you want… epic troller… bully… whatever… but what you can’t ever say is that the rapper with a thousand jobs is lazy.

And while the 90s gave us the emcee, and the first two decades gave us the executive… we now have 50 Cent, the Hollywood hustler and don’t you think TV is just a little more interesting cause he is in it?

Coming off of his epic run with the hit STARZ series “Power,” the anticipation of those four spin-off shows and the hype around his ABC show “For Life,” people are wondering what else could he do as a television visionary that can top them.

A biopic about one of the most infamous organized crime families in American history: The Black Mafia Family.

While he announced he was going to do the project last year, it was not greenlighted until yesterday (April 7th.)

The network behind it? The show will live on STARZ, the network that has really made Curtis Jackson (50’s government) a player in the space.

No date has been announced, but we can expect it late this year or early early next (2021). COVID-19 has basically had its hands around the throats of production studios, shutting down filming of any kind due to rigid and important self-distancing requirements.

Starz CEO Jeffrey Hirsch shares: “This is a project Curtis has always been incredibly passionate about and we are excited to have him as our partner in bringing it to life.”

“Black Mafia Family has all the hallmarks of a great drama, from the larger-than-life Flenory brothers to the deadly, high-stakes world they inhabited.” He further reveals, “This series is going to be an incredible ride for audiences around the world.”

Those who know the street lore, understand the real and complicated the story of the Black Mafia Family.

Founded in the late 80s, founding brother Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory hustled all over the country, allegedly competing with the most legendary cartels to flush the streets with soft.

To launder some of their money, they reportedly hosted rap concerts and started a record label. In 2005, the DEA snagged the brothers under the Continuing Criminal Enterprise Statue and sentenced them to 30 years apiece. They didn’t go down alone, and in the end, over 150 others were locked up.

BMF was getting that bag: Sources say that over 25,000 worked for them and they made over $270 million throughout their run.

We are interested to see how 50 tells their story.