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Is Jay-Z Mad At Colin Kaepernick Over NFL Try-Out?

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) “Now the team got beef between the Post and the Point This puts the ring in jeopardy – indefinitely” – Jay-Z

Now there were rumors that Jay-Z helped get Colin Kaepernick a tryout look with the NFL. Some believed it and others thought it was just some PR stunt by the league. Either way, I thought it was a good step towards some resolution. All of the teams in the league were to be represented on Saturday, November 16, 2019 – in the year of our Lord. Suddenly, without warning, at the last minute…Kap called an audible. He changed the location of the workout about an hour before it all went down. Not only did he change the location, but it was also moved about 60 miles away. The Kaepernick team also pushed back the time for an hour to give the NFL scouts time to get out to the new location. 

About 6-7 teams ended up making it to the new workout, which lasted for about 40 minutes. Initially, there were 25 squads confirmed for the original location. I have to say….this was bizarre. I will say no more about it personally. Kap told reporters, “I’ve been ready for three years. I’ve been denied for three years. We are waiting for the 32 owners, 32 teams and Roger Goodell [the NFL Commissioner] to stop running. Stop running from the truth, stop running from the people.”I will stick to the rumors.

The rumor is that Jay-Z is upset about the way things turned out. I could be some sort of new nut, but the only way I can see this emotion coming over Jigga is if he actually did “stick his neck out” for Kappy. If he did and then Kap…made it hard for the NFL reps to get there, well then…that was not in the plan. Right now, Jay and his crew are all in Florida somewhere having a great time in the name of giving back for The Shawn Carter Foundation Gala at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. He may or may not care about Kap at the moment, but I am thinking this matters. 

Stephen A. Smith offered his couple of cents and he really…lets loose.

 Kap and the League had a disagreement over some of the particulars about the workout. Seems like Kap wanted it open for all to see and the league wanted some restrictions. Below is some of what transpired over social media.

The League really puts the blame squarely on Kap. There is more below.

Here are Kaepernick’s exact words. through his reps: 

“From the outset, Mr. Kaepernick requested a legitimate process and from the outset the NFL league office has not provided one. Most recently, the NFL has demanded that as a precondition to the workout, Mr. Kaepernick sign an unusual liability waiver that addresses employment-related issues and rejected the standard liability waiver from physical injury proposed by Mr. Kaepernick’s representatives.

“Additionally, Mr. Kaepernick requested all media be allowed into the workout to observe and film it and for an independent film crew to be there to ensure transparency. The NFL denied this request. Based on the prior conduct by the league office, Mr. Kaepernick simply asks for a transparent and open process which is why a new location has been selected for today. Mr. Kaepernick looks forward to seeing the representatives from the clubs today.”

The only silver lining is technology. I believe all of the teams will be sent copies of the workout. I don’t see this working out…ever. 

SIGNS: Fights And Killings Over Popeyes Chicken Sandwich Continue!

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) People and Popeyes. I am proud to say I have not had this famous and potentially deadly chicken sandwich. I am not sure what is in this sandwich, but I am starting to think it is crack cocaine. Why? There have been fights in every form imaginable to the point where people are fighting each other as if this were some exquisite cuisine. 

Look at this video? A woman filmed a couple fighting each other. Now the pair were waiting in line for over one hour and they were getting frustrated. And Popeyes is to blame here too because they messed up a man’s order and he refused to get out of line. Well, this upset the second pair of people. AND ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE! The good part of this mess is that the woman that taped the mess also offered some very colorful commentary as well. Check it:

One man has been arrested for it too. He decided to stab somebody DEAD over it. I might just go get me some crack!  

Here is another video of Popeyes workers fighting each other! Now, I don’t think they are fighting over the sandwiches, but they may be eating it on the side or something. 

Here is a report on WHY Popeyes food is so addictive.

I am certain…there is something weird going on with this food! What? I don’t know. Nevertheless, here is one more fight video. Actually, this is less of a fight and more of a one-sided bully move. we have seen several instances of white people using the N-Word and paying the consequences. But this here is crazy! This 55-year old white-haired white woman calls the Popeyes worker a n#gger and decides “oops…its time to go now.” He catches her in the parking lot, picks her frail a## up and slams her down on the hard concrete! He didn’t hold back…he literally slammed her like Hulk Hogan of Stone Cold Steve Austin. He broke bones in her body! 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnSHy1J8UKE

We Know Why Lil Reese Was Shot…MONEY!

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) Lil Reese didn’t quite dodge a bullet when one of those deadly lil’ guys found their mark in his neck. Thankfully, Lil Reese didn’t die when that bullet struck him and he was released back into the wild. But we really didn’t quite realize why he was shot and nearly murdered. We have our suspicions know. 

Apparently, an unnamed rapper paid Lil Reese $20,000 for a verse (WOW!), but the Chicago rapper allegedly did not send his Pro Tools session back! Well, we now live in a world where people are being stabbed over Popeye’s chicken sandwiches. We know they are not going to have a problem with firing 12 rounds at you over $20K! Like the Feds and AR-AB, the alleged attempted murderer-slash-rapper, he looked at Reese’s social media to locate him. And when he found out…

BRO…I would not want to be a part of ANY of this! I am scared to even THINK about crossing somebody from the streets I owe 20 Long! Salute all of them for being soldiers. I am not sure how hard it is for Lil Reese to rap, but for a few Buck – like $2-$3 grand – I will write a verse for him! Just Pay Pal me! Anyway!

I hope this supposed rapper that paid that money gets what he needs – money back or a verse! As long as it ain’t a body named Lil Reese! 

The biggest question is: WHO IS THE RAPPER?

Yo Gotti Cuts Deal To Save $6 Million Fortune From Rapper Young Fletcher

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Memphis rapper Yo Gotti has managed to negotiate a settlement to hold onto a huge chunk of his vast fortune.

In June of 2019, a judge in South Carolina ordered Yo Gotti to pay $6.6 million to a record label called Stack Money Empire, over an artist named Young Fletcher.

Stack Money Empire won a default judgment against Yo Gotti after the company paid the rapper $20,000 to get an exclusive verse for Young Fletcher.

Stack Money Empire said their dream of a feature with Yo Gotti crumbled because the rap star allegedly deliberately refused to sign paperwork to allow Young Fletcher to release the verse.

The rapper also accused Yo Gotti of using the same lyrics for a different song, which wrecked his odds of success with his Yo Gotti collaboration.

Stack Money’s CEO Michael Terry also said Yo Gotti tried to steal Young Fletcher from him by offering the rapper a $150,000 with CMG.

Earlier this week, both parties managed to settle the high stakes lawsuit.

According to court records, Yo Gotti has already settled with Michael Terry. The two parties agreed to reach a financial settlement for an undisclosed amount.

Young Fletcher even managed to get his song out of Yo Gotti according to his lawyer Clarke Dummit.

“He’s excited about the settlement and he’s releasing a new song featuring Yo Gotti called ‘Truth Be Told,’” Dummit told the Winston-Salem Journal. “It is due to drop in the next 10 days.”

We Know How The Feds “Caught” AR-AB!

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) We know the Feds have a conviction rate somewhere around 95%, which is remarkably high. I never really ever knew HOW they did that, aside from knowing that they follow and watch people for a long time. Well, there are a few ways to  get close to somebody. In the case of AR-AB, they reported did the previously unheard of (to me). 

The Federali reportedly moved in the apartment upstairs from the well-regarded Philly rapper in order to get the intel they needed to put him in jail. They charge that AR-AB was selling drugs in large amounts in his Philly pad. Last October (2018), AR was arrested for allegedly running an organization that happened to move lots of cocaine, crack, methamphetamine, and heroin. Our boy AR-AB has not been convicted of anything yet so he is still innocent in the law.

But, their willingness to be patient will increase their chances of winning against a few Philly dudes. As you know, last week they arrested Dark Lo and charged him with witness tampering. In court, one of the witnesses was so scared of Dark Lo that he would not sit in the room if the rapper was there! That’s what I heard. 

Oh, one last thing you rappers should know is that the FEDS relentlessly looked at social media “24/7” for information to use against all of these guys. Don’t think for a second that your little disclaimer “this is not real” is working! 

Lizzo’s Facing A Lawsuit For Getting Furious Over Botched Food Delivery

By: Shirley JuCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Lizzo probably didn’t realize an angry tweet over some food when she was hungry would land her in a complicated lawsuit.

The “Truth Hurts” rapper aired out her Postmates delivery driver when she didn’t get the food she ordered in September of 2017.

In the tweet, Lizzo called out the driver’s name, stating “Hey @Postmates this girl Tiffany W. sole my food she lucky I don’t fight no more,” with a photo of Tiffany’s face.

Now, Tiffany is going after Lizzo, real name Melissa Jefferson in court.

Since then, Tiffany says she has received threats and is now concerned for her safety.

In fact, Tiffany left Postmates because of that very incident.

TMZ reports Tiffany Wells is suing Lizzo for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

After the incident, Lizzo claimed she was at fault and that Tiffany did nothing wrong.

Tiffany claims she went above and beyond to try to find Lizzo in the hotel to try to deliver the food, but came up short. Tiffany said Postmates sided with her in the situation.

This has caused Tiffany Wells much stress, anxiety, and embarrassment so she is suing for an undisclosed amount.

Damn, Lizzo!

will.I.am Gets Into Heated Fight With Flight Attendant Over Laptop

By: Shirley JuCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Black Eyed Peas rap star will.I.am experienced turbulence on a flight in Australia, but the bumpy ride had nothing to do with the air pressure.

The 44-year-old rapper was in town to perform at the “Friday Jams” Festival in Auckland.

Things were going smooth for will.I.am until he boarded a Qantas flight from Brisbane en route to Sydney.

That’s when he came across an angry flight attendant, who abused him for not closing his laptop fast enough while he was making some beats.

The rap star said he wearing noise-canceling headphones and could not hear the flight attendant’s repeated requests over the plane’s PA system.

Will.I.am claims he was the victim of racism after the beef escalated to the point that the cops had to be called to diffuse the situation when the plane landed.

In the end, no one was charged but will.I.am decided to offer up his brand of justice on social media.

He put the flight attendant and the policeman on blast, in a series of tweets exposing their identities to his 12 million followers.

Many people offered up words of support, but the rapper is also responding to a backlash for playing the race card when he did not reply to multiple requests to put away his laptop.

https://twitter.com/trentster/status/1195569645601771520

Kanye West Goes To Jail In Houston – To Spread The Gospel

By: Shirley JuCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) At this point, Kanye West is unpredictable.

Fresh off the release of his new album Jesus Is King, the Chicago native hasn’t missed a beat with his weekly Sunday Services.

On Friday morning, Ye brought his gospel choir to Harris County Jail in Houston to give prisoners an unforgettable show.

Law enforcement sources state the whole thing was a surprise to nearly everyone involved.

Kanye and his singers stayed for several hours and performed a wide range of cuts for the inmates and staff.

This comes just two days before he meets with Joel Osteen on Sunday at Osteen’s Lakewood Church. Service will include a night performance of Kanye and his Sunday Service choir.

TMZ reports everyone on Osteen’s team has been working relentlessly behind the scenes, partnering with Ticketmaster to ensure both fans and churchgoers have the opportunity to catch the show.

Kanye brought out 100 choir and band members and delivered two separate shows: one for the male prisoners and one for the female prisoners. 

Kodak Black Facing 30 More Years Over New Gun Charges

By: Shirley JuCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Kodak Black is looking at a whole lot of time in prison.

Earlier this week, the “Tunnel Vision” rapper was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for lying on a federal application to buy three guns.

Prosecutors consider Kodak Black, real name Bill K. Kapri a “habitual violent offender,” who is now facing up to 30 more years in prison over two new gun charges filed by the state.

These new charges arrive over allegations that two of those guns he bought were discovered at two different crime scenes.

The firearms were allegedly used in two different attacks on his enemies, but he was not charged in incidents at the time the evidence was discovered.

When Kodak Black was sentenced for lying on his gun application, he apologized for his mistakes, but the judge was unmoved.

According to the Miami Herald, Judge Federico Moreno refused to cut the rapper any slack and sentenced him to almost four years in prison.

“Young people do stupid things and I normally give them a break for that,” Judge Moreno said as he sentenced Kodak Black. “The problem is that you have been doing stupid things since 15.”

Kodak Black is also facing another 30 years in prison and South Carolina, over an alleged rape in Florence back in February of 2016. 

Watch The Dave East Mini-Movie!

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: Videos

(AllHipHop Features) Dave East’s latest opus Survival is here via and is already being heralded as one of the Harlem rapper’s best works. In his local Harlem, East remains a fixture that continues to meld traditional New York sentiments as well as newer, more commercial vibes too. 

The fans digitally devoured the album as he promoted it and AllHipHop was present and accounted for as the East hit New York City. During the run, he talked to us in between stops at Hot 97, ESPN and the Magic Johnson theater in Harlem. On top of is all, this mini-documentary gets close to East as he re-connects with his close friends like Nessa and most importantly the fans 

Shot and edited by @MrNeree
Music by @DJBoyWonda
Executive producer: @ChuckCreekmur

Produced in partnership with WonWorld Studios

Dave East has gained added exposure for his dramatic portrayal of Method Man in Wu-Tang: An American Saga, the 10-episode HULU mini-series that pre­miered in September. A fic­tion­alized drama, An American Saga was created by Wu-Tang Clan leader RZA and Alex Tse(Watchmen, Superfly 2018). Executive producers include Brian Grazer and Method Man. It is noted that W-TC’s Method Man and Ghostface Killah have enjoyed long stints as Def Jam solo artists. View trailers for An American Saga HERE.

With the release of today, the 14-day countdown is on to the November 22 opening of the Dave East Survival Tour Part 1, at the Masquerade in Atlanta. Tickets are selling-out quickly for the first leg of shows in the U.S., before the tour moves to the UK and Europe in December. (Please see tour dates below.)

In support of the album release, and upcoming Survival Tour Part 1, the Dave East D2C Store was officially launched two weeks ago. Online purchases at the store, including hoodies, tees, shorts, cellphone cases, and so on, will include a digital download of . Go to: https://shop.daveeastmusic.com

follows up ‘Survival Pacc,’ Dave East’s two-song summer EP, which comprised “Wanna be a G” featuring Max B, and “Everyday” featuring Gunna (both tracks included on the album). The menacing video for “Everyday,” directed by Andrew Sandler, features Dave East at a high stakes poker game, intercut with Gunna trading bars with East in a dimly lit room – watch it HERE.

Rodney Reed Gets Stay Of Execution After Political And Celebrity Pressure

By: Shirley JuCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) pressure from celebrities like Meek Mill, Beyonce, and Kim Kardashian have helped spare the life of a death row inmate.

Rodney Reed was originally scheduled to be executed on November 20th.

Rodney is currently on death row in Livingston, Texas for murdering Stacey Stites in 1996, where cops said he raped, assaulted and strangled her to death. Reed has maintained his innocence of killing her for over two decades now.

But a panel of experts, as well as dozens of celebrities believed there was concrete evidence to prove he is innocent for the murder he was accused of committing more than two decades ago.

Fortunately for both, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued a stay of execution and recommended a 120-day reprieve.

Earlier this week, Kim flew to Texas with her husband Kanye West for his forthcoming performance at Joel Osteen’s church.

Authorities granted her special permission to meet with Rodney Reed face to face.

Lawyers for the Innocence Project, which represented Rodney Reed, set the reprieve would give them more time to make their case for his innocence.

“This opportunity will allow for proper consideration of the powerful and mounting new evidence of Mr. Reed’s innocence,” the organization said in a press release. 

Lil Reese Leaves Hospital, Gucci Mane Addresses Rumors, RIP Nipsey Hussle

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) Lil Reese was shot and for a second there, I thought he might be really messed up. There were reports that he was “good” and there were reports that he was in critical condition. Well, it looks like he’s GOOD GOOD!

He didn’t say much and he didn’t show his neck, but it looks like he really is good. I hope whoever shot him is in hiding! Lil Reese is more than a rapper out in these streets!

JUSTICE FOR NIPSEY!

Eric Holder tried it! The alleged (confirmed) killer of one of the dopest, Nipsey Hussle tried to have his case tossed. He didn’t try to toss the killing of King Nip…no there were two other men present that resulted in a pair of attempted murder charges. Basically, the lawyers are trying to say their client didn’t try to kill them at all. Apparently there is a “kill zone theory” that DOES NOT APPLY! Long story short – the judge said “NAH!” Homie still faces one count of murder, one count of firearm possession by a felon, and two counts of attempted murder! By the way, I know this isn’t a rumor, but I decided to post it anyway. 

For Fun…DID GUCCI MANE HAVE SURGERY!?

Gucci Mane has had the most insane glow up in the history of rap! Rappers have long tried to get their bodies in shape! But there is only on dude that has gone from a fat trap star to a model rap star! That is Gucci Mane. Now, I personally gave his wife all the praise. All hail Keyshia Ka’oir! She’s a baddie! But, some have said that her alleged cosmetic ways have come over to her man. Now I have heard a lot about her. I heard she has rib removal surgery and no longer has a belly button. That simply isn’t true, because I just saw her belly button! But now they are saying that Gucci has…possibly done some surgeries to get that chiseled body. For the record I don’t go around looking at men’s bodies! But this is the rumor section and this is what they are talking about!

Check it! Even Gucci has said something about it. 

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And then he hit us with this!

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At the end of the day, I don’t think it matters at all! They rich! They happy! And they do whatever they want. GOALS!

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Cash Money Founders Birdman & Slim Explain Importance Of Feeding Community For Thanksgiving

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Rap moguls Bryan “Birdman” Williams and his brother Ronald “Slim” Williams are heading home to New Orleans to feed the local community for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The bosses of Cash Money Records will be in New Orleans on November 26th, to host their annual free turkey giveaway, as well as sides.

For the 23rd year, the brothers co-host the food drive through their Johnny and Gladys Williams Foundation, which is their non-profit named after their parents.

“As much as the legacy of Cash Money belongs to us, it also belongs to the city of New Orleans. Our greatest success was being able to go home once a year, be on those same streets we grew up on, and prop up our brothers and sisters in the neighborhood,” Bryan “Birdman” Williams explained. “That’s what this label was always about. There’s nothing more important as far as I’m concerned—and never will be anything more important. It comes before anything.”

Once again, the Williams brothers have partnered with New Home Full Gospel Ministries to host the event, while Walmart provided the turkeys, and Rouses donates the sides and fixings.

The brothers have also organized a variety of events for local health screening services for local community members, courtesy of Ochsner Health Systems.

Testing for glucose, cholesterol, and blood pressure, dental care, eye exams, quick look EKG’s, stroke assessment, kidney disease, prenatal care, and diabetes screenings will be available.

“It’s incredible to think we’ve been doing The Turkey Giveaway for 23 years,” added Ronald “Slim” Williams. “I really believe it’s the most important thing we do. New Orleans made us. It’s a part of who we are. So, there’s no better feeling than giving back to our home. Every year, we try to do more, but it’ll never be enough to thank the city for everything it’s given to us and our families.”

The Cash Money turkey giveaway will take place at New Home Full Gospel Ministries from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on November 26th. 

Big Sean And Jhene Aiko Give TMI On New Song! WHOA!

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) Mayne! When I saw Big Sean and Jhene Aiko were trending, I thought they may have gone on and gotten married again. They are not fooling me! I know they love each other! However, when I went to social media to see what the hubbub was all about, I learned far more than I wanted to know about these two. Now that I think about it, It was just Big Sean that was trending!

https://twitter.com/TropicanaHaze/status/1195220223902863360

It’s almost like 13-year olds are dominating the set and forcing this content to the top. What grown a$$ woman is talking like this in the open market.  ANYWAY, Big Sean got on Jhene Aiko (his ex) song and bragged about his sex game. Sheesh! 

But every time I lay down I think about you naked
And if you find my replacement, how could you?
I made you c## nine times in one day
Your two lips should come in a vase, you rode my face
I realize you look as good as you taste, hmm (Yeah)

Now, the tone of this song is not really that sexual. That is just what people are saying thanks to big buster Sean. Jhene is a lil’ bitty thing! Anyway, her part of the song is a bit more emotive. PEEP:

I was traumatized and suicidal, I’m sick and tired, I am not to blame
Once I felt the wave and not today, I’m not afraid, now I can say
Get your b#### ass off of my phone, please leave me alone
I am not your girl anymore, you need to watch your tone
Don’t worry about who it is I’m f#####’ or who I am lovin’, just know that it is not you
This isn’t up for discussion, I wish you good luck man

Very different, right? Some of the women were actually upset about this CHASM in tone. He’s talking sex and she is talking love…and all the trappings! All in all, we wonder if the are going to get back together. Their joint album, 2016’s Twenty88, was a solid album that got the people talking like they are now.

Rapper Brisco Admits He Tried To Sell $150,000 In Fake Money To Undercover Cop

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Florida rapper Brisco will be cooling his heels behind bars for the next few years, after getting busted with hundreds-of-thousands of dollars in fake cash.

Brisco, real name British Mitchell, pleaded guilty to charges related to his attempt to sell counterfeit money to an undercover agent back in 2016.

The Feds caught the rapper in a string after he tried to sell $150,000 in counterfeit money.

Brisco was also involved in a credit-card/identity theft ring, which operated in Miami and specialized in selling stoves and refrigerators, which were then sold to various contractors at steep discounts.

The rapper also led Broward County cops on a high-speed chase in August of 2006 when the cops were closing in on him.

Authorities finally caught up with Brisco when they learned he would be making an appearance at a Hallandale Beach strip club.

According to reports, Brisco is facing at least four years in prison when he is sentenced for his felonious schemes this May. 

Rapper Lil Reese Is Out Of The Hospital After Being Shot In The Neck

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Chicago rapper Lil Reese popped up on Instagram Live and is apparently out of the hospital after being shot earlier this week.

Lil Reese, real name Tavares Taylor, was targeted in a shooting on November 11th in a Suburb of Chicago.

The rapper was reportedly struck in the neck and taken to a local hospital to be treated for a gunshot wound.

Earlier today (November 15), Reese took to social media but he remained silent on the shooting.

Although he kept his neck area covered, the rapper looked rather healthy after such a harrowing incident.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IOS3hlEf6Q

One Of Future’s Paternity Cases On Hold Because Rapper Can’t Be Served

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) One of the paternity suits filed against Future has been put on hold because the rapper has yet to be served with the legal notice.

Cindy Renae Parker filed papers against the Jumpman hitmaker, real name Nayvadius Wilburn, in Texas last month, claiming he is the father of her son Legend, who was born in July.

However, process servers have been unable to track the hip-hop star down, leaving her case at a standstill.

According to The Blast, a hearing originally scheduled for Thursday was canceled, and now Parker is requesting permission to have Future served in another way in a bid to keep her suit alive.

The judge overseeing the case has yet to rule.

Parker is seeking to establish paternity of her boy, to whom she has given Future’s last name, and is also pursuing official child support and custody deals.

The rapper is also facing similar legal action from a Florida woman named Eliza Seraphin, who insists he fathered her seven-month-old daughter Reign.

Future maintains he only has five baby mamas, including former fiancee Ciara, the mother of his five-year-old son Future Zahir.

Sean “Diddy” Combs Mourns Kim Porter In Touching Post

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Rap mogul Diddy is honoring the memory of his late ex Kim Porter a year after her tragic death.

The Bad Boy Records founder was left devastated when the model and mother to three of his children, passed away unexpectedly of pneumonia at her Los Angeles home in November 2018.

On Thursday, he took to Instagram to share a broken heart emoji with the caption “KP.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/B42aYqPHG2D

The former couple dated on and off from 1994 to 2007, but Diddy and Kim remained close until her death.

The rap mogul vowed to prioritize his family after Kim’s untimely death of the 47-year-old, who was the mother to three of Diddy’s six kids.

“Before this, I was a part-time father, you know?” he told Essence magazine. “My family was always first, but there are countless times when I chose work over everything else.”

Last month, Diddy admitted he was in semi-retirement, even though he’s on pace to clock $70 million for 2019. 

Freeway On Bouncing Back From Kidney Failure — And Making His Best Music To Date

By: Shirley JuCategory: Features

Freeway is a hip-hop legend. As one of the OG MCs to rise from Philly, the State Property member has been working alongside Jay Z since the Roc-A-Fella days. Just last year, real name Leslie Pridgen released his new album Think Free via Hov’s new imprint, Roc Nation.

It was in 2015 at Philly’s Made in America festival when Freeway began to feel sick. One week later, he was in the hospital where doctors told him his kidneys were failing. Diagnosed with End-Stage Renal disease, he had to undergo emergency dialysis, a notion he wouldn’t wish upon his worst enemy.

Via the National Kidney Foundation, one in seven people in the United States are affected by kidney disease.

Now, Freeway has made it his mission to spread awareness in hopes of saving people the pain and suffering he had to endure. On that note, he was present at the 83 Futures booth at Complexcon to do just that.

AllHipHop: What is your relationship to Jay-Z/Roc Nation these days?

Freeway: Oh that’s family. I have a joint venture with Roc Nation, who I’m putting out my next project with. I just released my last project, Think Free, through Roc Nation in 2018. You know, it’s all family. I’m not managed by them, but I put my music out through Roc Nation.

AllHipHop: How about the rest of Roc?

Freeway: Everybody’s good. I’m good with everybody. It’s all love.

AllHipHop: How tense was it back in the day with the multiple beefs you all had with The Lox and others from New York?

Freeway: It was very intense. It was serious. I’m happy things worked out how they worked out because now Jadakiss, Styles, and Sheek are some of my good friends.

AllHipHop: Describe the atmosphere of the studio when you and Hov battled.

Freeway: It was just crazy energy. We were all talented so we all motivated each other. Then when we had beefs, it just pushed us to be greater. We wanted to be on top, so it was all good energy.

AllHipHop: What’s the status of State Property?

Freeway: We good. We got a State Property concert on December 22nd in Philadelphia at the Fillmore, it’s going to be crazy. We did it last year, it was sold out. This is the second annual State Property concert.

AllHipHop: How are you and Beanie Segal?

Freeway: We good, that’s my brother man. He just had a new baby girl, just had a new daughter. I’m happy for him, we’re in a good space right now.

AllHipHop: Can you talk about the legacy of Philly hip-hop and why more people have not come through recently like back in the day?

Freeway: We got a lot of people coming through. Of course, Meek Mill’s doing his thing. You got PnB Rock. You got Lil Uzi. We got a lot of people. We got some up and coming people that’s crazy. We got this girl named Rocky from Philly that’s crazy. We got G. Huff. We got Jay Huff that’s crazy. We got my young bull Kur that’s doing his thing in the city. We got a lot of up and coming people that’s talented, that’s getting a lot of notoriety in Philly.

AllHipHop: Musically, are you still passionate about rapping?

Freeway: Yeah most definitely, even more passionate now. I’ve been through a lot, I just got a brand new kidney. I got a new chance at life so I’m motivated. I’m making some of my best music. Having a new kidney motivated me to want to push harder, I feel like I got a second chance at life.

AllHipHop: What space do you occupy these days as an OG?

Freeway: People know what it is. I put a lot of work in, and it shows.

AllHipHop: How did the partnership between you & 83 Futures come about?

Freeway: Well they reached out to me. I love what they’re doing as far as encouraging people to be organ donors. Because I received my kidney from somebody that passed away and donated their organ. If it wasn’t for them, I’d probably still be on dialysis and still be stressed out. It’s definitely important for people. People need to know that just because you’re an organ donor, it doesn’t mean it’s a death sentence. Or if something happens to you, if you get into an accident or something, that they’re going to kill you. Because that’s not what it is.

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AllHipHop: Congrats on the successful surgery. How was the recovery process? I heard you have to be on meds for the rest of your life.

Freeway: Thank you. Yeah, I have to take anti-rejection pills for the rest of my life. To tell you the truth, that was one of the things I was really worried about. Why I got to take this medicine for the rest of my life? But now, it’s just second nature to me. I don’t have a problem with it. It’s actually a blessing, it’s keeping me alive.

AllHipHop: How much did you pray or rely on God?

Freeway: Throughout the whole thing, all the way until now. I’m Muslim so when I found out, I was home. The doctor called me and told me I need to get to the emergency room, the first thing I did was go to the Masjed and pray. Asked God to help me with the situation.

AllHipHop: You’re a legendary rapper in the game, why is important for you to use your platform for the greater good?

Freeway: It’s definitely important because I know I have the platform. I know I have people that pay attention to me. As far as what I went through, I was running around with three of the leading risk factors for kidney failure and I was unaware of it. It’s second nature and my job to spread awareness and let people know. Because if I would have known, I would’ve taken better steps to take care of myself.

AllHipHop: What is your take on hip-hop nowadays? Who are you bumping?

Freeway: I mean, I love it. Everybody is doing their thing. Everybody is doing their version of hip-hop. Some of it is great, some of it is not, but it’s beautiful. It’s evolving.

AllHipHop: Who are you bumping?

Freeway: I listen to all kinds of stuff. I listen to my man Kur from Philly I was just telling you about, he just dropped a project that’s crazy. I listen to Lil Baby. I listen to DaBaby. I love Young Thug. I still listen to classic stuff like The Lox, Big, Jay, Nas, etc. It switches. It’s a variety of music I listen to.

AllHipHop: If you could bring back one song in 2019 of yours, what would it be?

Freeway: Probably “What We Do Is Wrong.” It’s my legendary record, the first time I had Jay on a record. People still love it to this day when I play it, just like the first day it came out.

AllHipHop: Anything else you want to let us know?

Freeway: I got new music coming real soon. It’s going to be incredible, lookout for it.

Looks Like Meek Mill Will Drop A New Album In 2019 And Help A Roc Nation Friend!

By: IllseedCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) One thing I like is a Meek Mill album. The Philly bull is known to represent rap on just about every level and now he has even moved into social justice! What can’t Meek do? One thing we are now seeing that he plans to do is drop another album. Last night, he did his social media #AskMeek thing and one question echoed across the web. 

I don’t think it is false to say this is a proclamation, right?

He talked about a bunch of things, but I have to say that was all I cared about. 

Here is something I care about as well. I am hearing that Meek and the Roc Nation team are resolute in helping rapper Casanova beat some issues he has been facing recently. Remember over the summer, Cas was on of 5 artists that were banned from the Rolling Loud festival in New York City. Cas was set to make something like 20k for performing a few minutes in his hometown. He spent about half of that one clothing, transportation and security only to have the NYPD say he and others couldn’t perform! WTF?

He didn’t do any crime, but they consider his affiliations and influence over crowds as some kind of pre-crime. WELP! I am hearing that on the low, Roc Nation is going to bat for Cas in a major way to help him fend of the NYPD, which seemed to have successfully implemented a police state in the home of Hip-Hop. Cas is now indie, but managed by Roc Nation. I am feeling how they move even if some others do not.