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Giveon Covers D’Angelo’s “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” For Spotify’s “Are & Be” Singles

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(AllHipHop News) Spotify is shining a spotlight on the Rhythm and Blues genre. The music industry giant reported the number of plays for R&B tracks doubled on the streamer in the past three years.

As a result of the rising interest in R&B, Spotify is presenting a newly redesigned flagship playlist called “Are & Be.” California-bred singer/songwriter Giveon is the current cover artist for the collection.

In addition, Giveon released the first “Are & Be” Spotify Singles. The Epic recording artist reworked his song “Like I Want You” and presented his own rendition of D’Angelo’s classic “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” from 2000’s Voodoo album.

“Really excited to share this version of ‘Like I Want You.’ It’s a very personal piece, so stripping it down allows the vocal to be the star of the show,” says Giveon. “Also, covering an R&B classic is the icing on the cake. Working on these two songs were a beautiful time for me.”

Spotify also unveiled its lists of most-streamed “Are & Be” songs and artists as of August 2020. Mahalia’s “What You Did” featuring Ella Mai was named the Top R&B song. Jhené Aiko was the overall most-streamed R&B artist. PartyNextDoor was the most-streamed male R&B artist.

Stream the “Are & B” playlist on Spotify. Stream the Spotify Singles: Complete Collection on Spotify. Check out the lists of Spotify’s top-streamed R&B songs and artists below.

Top 5 Streamed “Are & Be” Songs 

  1. What You Did – Mahalia feat. Ella Mai
  2. The Take – Tory Lanez feat. Chris Brown
  3. All Me – Kehlani feat. Keyshia Cole
  4. B.S. – Jhené Aiko feat. H.E.R.
  5. BELIEVE IT – PartyNextDoor & Rihanna

Top 5 Streamed Artists In “Are & Be”

  1. Jhené Aiko
  2. Kehlani
  3. PartyNextDoor
  4. H.E.R.
  5. Summer Walker

Top 5 Streamed Female Artists In “Are & Be”

  1. Jhené Aiko
  2. Kehlani
  3. H.E.R.
  4. Summer Walker
  5. Alicia Keys

Top 5 Streamed Male Artists In “Are & Be”

  1. PartyNextDoor
  2. Tory Lanez
  3. The Weeknd
  4. Usher
  5. Dvsn

Pusha T & Logic’s Chaos Esports Club Pulls Out Of Match To Stand Against Systemic Racism

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(AllHipHop News) The Milwaukee Bucks ignited a cultural movement when the team’s players decided not to take part in their NBA playoff game on Wednesday. The Bucks were protesting on behalf of Jacob Blake, the 29-year-old African American who was shot seven times in the back by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Other NBA teams quickly followed the Bucks’ lead by postponing their Wednesday night games as well. The shutdowns then spread to the Women’s National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, the Women’s Tennis Association, and more sports leagues.

Members of the Esports community also stood in solidarity with protesters calling for police reform in order to curb the disproportionate killing of Black men and women at the hands of law enforcement. For example, Chaos Esports Club announced they pulled out of their ESL One Counter Strike match against Team Liquid. 

Hip Hop artists Terrence “Pusha T” Thornton and Sir Robert Bryson “Logic” Hall II are among the co-owners of Chaos EC’s parent company GG Group. Yesterday, Chaos EC issued the following statement:

Now is not the time for games. We are mad. We are exhausted. We know that gaming is part of the problem. We will not be competing in today’s ESL One Cologne 2020 Match against Team Liquid in order to do our part to move the light where it belongs – on the protests against this country’s continued systemic racism and police brutality.

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Cordae Talks Creating “Gifted” Single With Roddy Ricch

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(AllHipHop News) Two of the brightest, young stars of Hip Hop joined forces for “Gifted.” Cordae’s latest lead record features fellow Atlantic recording artist Roddy Ricch.

A Cole Bennett-directed visual for “Gifted” hit YouTube yesterday. It quickly became a top trending video on the platform with over 1 million views in less than 24 hours.

Cordae spoke to Apple Music’s Zane Lowe about creating his collaboration with Roddy Ricch. The DMV representative explained how he connected with the chart-topping rapper from Compton.

“We actually did that song last year, like last August. So we did that song like a year ago. And Roddy is just like a homie of mine, like in real life, explained Cordae. “We always connect, have real-life conversations.”

He continued, “I think we did Real Street Festival, we both did a festival that day. And then I pulled up on him at the studio and we made that song together that same night. It was definitely a dope process making that record, for sure.”

In addition, Cordae told Lowe that he recorded over a hundred songs that could possibly show up on his next full-length project. 2019’s The Lost Boy earned the former YBN crew member his first Grammy nomination for Best Rap Album.

“I started my new year in Australia doing shows. That was incredible to me. And then also bringing my mom to the Grammys, like we said, front row at the Grammys. Getting nominated. That was like a big moment,” said Cordae.

The 23-year-old emcee added, “So a lot more to come as we are going to be regulars at the Grammys. We are going to have assigned seating for the next decade.”

Public Enemy Returns To Def Jam, Announces ‘What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down?’ Album

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(AllHipHop News) The renowned Hip Hop group Public Enemy is on the precipice of offering their fans a new studio LP. What You Gonna Do When The Grid Goes Down? is scheduled for release on September 25th.

The album will come out via Def Jam Recordings, the label that introduced Public Enemy to the masses three decades ago. This will be the first time in 26 years a PE project is backed by Def Jam.

“Cultural Institutions are important. Being an integral part of one is an honor bestowed and to uphold,” says Chuck D. “Public Enemy songs are forever sonic prints in the sands of time. And it’s time – it’s necessary – to bring the noise again from a place called home. Def Jam. Fight The Power 2020.”

Flavor Flav adds, “Def Jam is like the house we grew up in. It’s cool to be home.” The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers’ classic albums, It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back and Fear of a Black Planet, were released on Def Jam.

Earlier this year, Public Enemy opened the 2020 BET Awards with “Fight the Power: Remix 2020” featuring Nas, Rapsody, Black Thought, YG, Jahi, and Questlove. Plus, PE dropped the DJ Premier-produced single “State of the Union (S###)” in June.

“For true fans of Hip Hop all over the world, this is a historic moment,” said Def Jam GM/EVP Rich Isaacson. “Bringing Public Enemy home to Def Jam – in a time when their message is more necessary than ever – is a profound statement and a much-needed reunion. We are beyond excited to once again lock arms with the legendary Public Enemy.”

Kanye West Suing Ohio Over Rejected Signatures In Fight To Get Birthday Party On Ballot

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(AllHipHop News) Call him relentless, enduring, or just plain spoiled.

Whatever it is that is motivating Kanye West to sue the state of Ohio for not putting him on their upcoming ballot is just the fuel to re-energize his supporter base.

According to Billboard, Yeezy is suing Ohio’s election chief after his campaign was told by the Secretary of State Frank LaRose, a Republican, that he did not qualify as an Independent candidate, and thus could not appear on the ballot as a presidential candidate in November.

The lawsuit was prompted by the state election chief rejection of 15,000 signatures and other paperwork that did not line up squarely. The submissions from the Birthday Party were mostly considered fraudulent.

However, lawyers for the rapper-turned-politician argue that LaRose had a responsibility to accept not just Ye, but anyone who wanted to run, as long as “there is no protest filed against the petition and it doesn’t violate Ohio law.”

Ohio stands by the decision to deny him space on the ballot.

The Buckeye State is not the only state that rejected West. Other states that will not feature the multi-hyphenate are as follows: Missouri, Wyoming, Illinois, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Montana.

Tekashi 6ix9ine Plays On His Infamy With “Tattle Tales”

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(AllHipHop News) After releasing official three singles since his release from prison, the Brooklyn rapper with the rainbow hair is giving his fans a full album.

YOU KNEW IT WAS COMING! But probably did not expect it to be such an anticipated release.

Well, it is.

People can’t wait for the rapper, once dubbed a snitch for ratting on his former manager and other members of the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods to drop his sophomore album, Tattle Tales.

The name, and almost every public stunt he has performed since getting off house arrest a few weeks ago, thumbs its nose at the public for bashing him for being Hip-Hop’s most unapologetic Sammy the Bull.

The album is believed to feature his last three singles, “GOOBA,” “Ya Ya,” and “Trollz” featuring his big sister in the biz, Nicki Minaj.

In November of 2018, the “GUMMO” rapper was arrested on federal racketeering charges. At first, he pleaded guilty but later decided to cooperate with the government for less time.

When he flipped, he agreed to give up information and testify against his gang members associated with his management. His testimony led to guilty convictions.

Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced to two years, and got out to home confinement earlier in 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

It was rumored while he was “away” that he secured a record deal for $10,000,000.

People wondered if the culture would rock with him … in the topsy turvy anything goes rap biz of today … not only do they rock with him … but they may make him number one on September 4th when Tattle Talez drops.

Hip Hop Loves Foundation Takes On Gun Violence & Police Brutality On “Burning Crosses”

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New York based Hip Hop Loves Foundation, an organization that educates and empowers youths globally, brings three emcees from the United Kingdom, United States, and Canada respectively to release “Burning Crosses. 

This project features social commentary on gun violence and police brutality from the perspective of our global hip hop community. 

By creating art as a response to violence and oppression, these emcees are engaging nonviolent principles to fight for justice and change. The emcees are raising their voices and asking the public to listen and come together as one.

“Burning Crosses”, written by emcees Xidus Pain (United Kingdom), Sirhighlight (United States) and Wyze Wonda (Canada) is produced by i.p the producer with video production by Kieiran Steels-KS videography. 

Artists from twenty countries have come together to take a stance on gun violence and police brutality in our global community for the Hip Hop Loves “Stop Shooting” Album to be released October 12th, 2020.

The song will have various remixes and versions created featuring artists spanning from six of the seven continents in the world. J Rawls and Majest Da God are a couple of the highlighted producers for the remixes. 

El Da Sensei from the Artifacts, Dumi Right (Zimbabwe/USA), Kamau (Brazil) Mirrah (Australia), M’Dee (Indonesia), Vic (Tanzania), TBP (USA), Fatima Rivera (Chile), Rocket56 (Russia) and others are featured artists on these various versions.

Xidus Pain stated: “The main aim of the song was to focus on EQUALITY as a movement because that’s what’s needed right now.”

i.p. the producer emphasized “Burning crosses evokes a feeling that is undeniably powerful and once we heard Sirhighlight and Wyze Wonda on the track we knew that purpose had been fulfilled. The track conveys a message of unity and power in an unsettled world. The fact we have all come together from literally four corners of the earth is testimony to the power of Hip Hop and the wisdom conveyed in the lyricism of the song makes me proud to be part of such an amazing project. “

René John-Sandy II, Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Hip Hop Loves Foundation started the organization in 2009 to educate and empower youth globally by producing workshops based off the pillars of hip-hop, sports and arts; with technology as the global connector. 

“We feel the song is important because the hip hop community should be doing more in regards to taking action on issues around gun violence and police brutality. It’s affecting all demographics of people. Having artists from all over the world take a stand and raise their voice is a great way to take action, unify, and create a solution for this.,” said John-Sandy II

“Burning Crosses” will be available on August 7th for free download or streaming on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you get your music. 

Donations to support the project made on streaming platforms and at www.hiphoploves.org will benefit the Hip Hop Loves Foundation to facilitate workshops with youths in Brazil and in the United States where gun violence and police brutality are serious issues.

About Hip Hop Loves: Hip-Hop Loves Foundation (HHL) is a NYC-based nonprofit that co-produces workshops, seminars, and events that create space for dialogue and exploration on the themes of success, youth empowerment, and social justice through Hip Hop. 

The Foundation views Hip-Hop as the cultural intersection of many vibrant forms of expression including dance, sports, visual arts, and technology. Our programs are based in the US and abroad, thus enabling us to strengthen global relationships with grassroots organizations, and companies that value youth. For more information: www.hiphoploves.org

R. Kelly Assaulted In Prison Over Prison’s Lockdown Status

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(AllHipHop News) Reports have recently emerged that reveal disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly is not safe in prison.

While incarcerated, his celebrity status could not prevent him from being “attacked” inside of the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago.

According to reports, the accused pedophile was sitting in his bed when he was attacked by one of the 6,100 inmates serving time in the jail.

An unnamed inmate entered into his cell to start a fight. The man was upset because he believed that the presence of R. Kelly’s many supporters protesting outside of the jail has caused the jail to go under lockdown a couple of times.

This p##### him off and he took that frustration out by beating up the “I Believe I Can Fly” millionaire.

Doctors were on-site and looked over the singer, and he has no injuries … outside of his broken ego.

An official communications representative for the Federal Bureau of Prisons did not release a statement claiming that they are not able to release details about “individual inmate’s conditions of confinement or medical status due to privacy and safety reasons.” 

50 Cent Producing Drama On Centered Around The “Hip-Hop Cop”

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(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent is developing a new police drama centered upon Derrick Parker, the ‘hip-hop cop’ who investigated the murders of Notorious B.I.G. and Jam Master Jay.

The rapper-turned-producer is in final talks with bosses at CBS All Access, who are hoping to air the series, starring T.I. as Parker.

Dallas Jackson has created the screenplay based on Parker and Matt Diehl’s book “Notorious C.O.P.: The Inside Story of the Tupac, Biggie, and Jam Master Jay Investigations from NYPD’s First ‘Hip-Hop Cop’.”

AllHipHop.com was the first outlet in the world to confirm the existence of the NYPD’s “Hip-Hop Squad” during an interview in 2003.

The “Hip-Hop Squad” evolved into the “Rap Unit” a task force which currently investigates Hip-Hop related crimes and monitors rappers in and around New York City.

50 Cent is currently not expected to appear in the drama series.

Kanye West Fails To Get On Ballot In Wyoming, But Secures Minnesota

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(AllHipHop News) Kanye West has failed to get on the ballot for the U.S. presidential election in his adopted home state of Wyoming – but will be able to run in several other states.

The rapper has set up home with wife Kim Kardashian in the Cowboy State by buying a mega-ranch – but will not take his bizarre presidential campaign there after missing a Monday deadline to submit signatures, USA Today reports.

However, according Kanye has secured a spot in the key swing state of Minnesota, as well as musical rival Taylor Swift’s home state of Tennessee.

Kanye will also be on the ballot in Arkansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Utah and Vermont, but failed to make it in Missouri after submitting just 6,557 of the 10,000 signatures required.

As a third-party candidate who will not appear on the ballot in many states, West has no realistic path to winning the 270 electoral college votes that would send him to The White House.

This has led to accusations he is running a spoiler campaign to help U.S. President Donald Trump defeat his opponent, former Vice President Joe Biden.

The rapper is a one-time supporter of the billionaire politician and reports have linked operatives from Trump’s Republican Party to the “Gold Digger” hitmaker’s campaign.

The Hip-Hop star said in an interview with Forbes earlier this month that he is “not denying” that his campaign was meant to damage Biden, who he has criticized.

In addition to not making the ballot in his adopted home of Wyoming, the musician also failed to qualify in his native Illinois.

Atlanta’s Drako Returns with “On My Own” Video

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Fresh off the release of his HipHopDX-premiered debut 2020 single, “On My Own,” Atlanta’s Drako has returned promptly with its official music video. Directed by GT Films, the “On My Own” visual uses a hotly-contested street race to metaphorize the song’s solo bravado theme. Pinning Drako against a towering formidable opponent, who looks like he could be a defensive lineman, the cinematic video chronicles Drako from race preparation to the climactic showdown. After tuning his lime green Lamborghini in isolation, the Fully Loaded rapper blocks-out the tempting surrounding summer cookout atmosphere to hone in on the ultimate goal: winning on his own accord, and proving how he’s always been able to do better on his own.

“On My Own” is produced by Ouhboy, who enlists a dynamic trap instrumental to provide the sonic footing for Drako to discuss how he earned his stripes, and how throughout it all, the one absolute that has remained is his ability to count on himself. Drako has returned triumphantly, and shows no signs of slowing down.

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LL Cool J Celebrates Arrest Of Jam Master Jay Murder Suspects

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(AllHipHop News) Ll Cool J is celebrating after learning two man have been indicted for the murder of his friend Jam Master Jay.

The Run-DMC star was killed in 2002 and now New York police officials are convinced they have the men responsible.

“I’m just so happy that they got indicted on that,” LL tells Rolling Stone, “and I’m just glad that they’re one step closer to a conviction. It was an absolute tragedy. Jay will always be forever respected by me.”

The arrests have brought back happy and sad memories for the rap pioneer, who toured with Run-DMC in his teens.

“I can’t even remember the first time I met Jay,” he adds. “He was definitely already in Run-DMC, but we’re from the same neighborhood. Every time I met him, he was just the coolest dude in the world. He just had a great smile, a great personality, a great energy. It always seemed to be really clear that he knew what he was doing. He was a very smart guy.

“He was a lot of fun, and he just brought an air of security to everyone around him. Like, he was very confident. He was so cool.”

Jam Master Jay was at his studio in Queens when two men shot him. Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan, Jr., have been accused of the murder over a drug deal gone bad. They have pleaded not guilty, but bandmate Darryl ‘DMC’ McDaniels is confident the cops are close to closing the case.

“It’s been a difficult 18 years not having him (Jam Master Jay) around while knowing that his murderers were not yet indicted for this heinous crime,” DMC said in a statement. “I commend NYPD, NYC Detectives, Federal Agents and all the law enforcement who were involved in this case, for not giving up and working to bring justice for Jay.”

LL Cool J echoes that, adding, “It (Jay’s death) is one of the things that makes me have thoughts that I don’t want to talk about in interviews. So I’m just glad that what happened with the indictment happened now, and I’ll leave it there. I’ll take 18 years over no years; 18 is better than nothing.”

Dr. Dre Blasts Wife For Keeping His Gun And Golf Clubs

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(AllHipHop News) Rap mogul Dr. Dre and his estranged wife, Nicole Young, have gone to war over “personal items” he claims she has refused to return from the former couple’s beach house.

In new legal documents, the former N.W.A. star, real name Andre Romelle Young, alleges his wife is refusing him access to the retreat she has moved into amid the divorce and he has no way of picking up golf clubs, a motorcycle, and a gun.

“Mr. Young sent someone to Malibu this morning to pick up some of his personal belongings (something Ms. Young does almost daily at the Brentwood home),” Dr. Dre’s lawyer writes in a note to Nicole’s attorneys. “At first, your client said ok, but after walking away for 5 minutes (assumedly to you call your office) she came back and rejected the request.

“The items in question are Mr. Young’s golf clubs, his motorcycle, and his registered firearm for return to the gun safe at Chalon (the couple’s former Brentwood home).”

In the documents, Dre claims he has allowed Nicole access to his home to collect various items she has requested and is demanding he can retrieve his stuff from the beach house.

The rapper/producer and his wife are also at war over the validity of their prenuptial agreement. She claims she did sign the document but he ripped it up as a romantic gesture.

In the divorce, Dre claims all of his businesses and a large portion of his $1 billion fortune is his sole and separate property.

Biden for President Launches National “Shop Talk” Series Aimed At Black Men, Kicks Off With Jermaine Dupri, Terrence J, Chuck Creekmur & Others

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(AllHipHop News) Joe Biden, through Biden For President, has launched a national series meant to engage Black men through a series of panel discussions. The inaugural edition of “Shop Talk” features Congressman Cedric Richmond, Mandela Barnes, Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor, AllHipHop CEO Chuck Creekmur, music mogul Jermaine Dupri, and actor Terrance J.

Gaulien “Gee” Smith, a Wisconsin small business owner, formally will play host to the event that is hosted in the battleground state. 

The roundtable aims to focus on “issues impacting Black men in Wisconsin and around the nation” according to a press release issued by Biden for President. The discussion will also allow Wisconsin residents to discuss their feeling and emotions surrounding the police shooting of Jacob Blake, which continues to reverberate around the nation. 

The event will be streamed Thursday, August 27 at 6:00 PM CT/ 7 PM EST/ 4 PM PST on AllHipHop’s social networks as well as Joe Biden’s official Facebook page.  RSVP for the event by going to this link. https://www.mobilize.us/wi2020victory/event/310912/

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden expressed the sentiment of a nation after Jacob Blake, an American citizen of Kenosha, Wisconsin was shot seven times in the back by a police officer. The shooting, which happened in front of Blake’s three sons, caused days of unrest in Kenosha. 

“Once again, a Black man — Jacob Blake — was shot by the police. In front of his children,” Joe Biden said in a statement, “It makes me sick. Is this the country we want to be? Needless violence won’t heal us. We need to end the violence — and peacefully come together to demand justice.” (Click here for the full video statement on Twitter.)

Jermaine Dupri, a music and TV impresario, told AllHipHop that there is a myriad of conversations occurring simultaneously and they are all important. 

“It’s a lot of conversation going on with the election. It’s important to know that we are not being ignored. It’s important to highlight the multi conversations being discussed among the people. Among Black people themselves, black men, everything. It’s an important conversation to be had, you know, for Joe Biden‘s team to [reach out] lets people know – that not all of this stuff is going to be addressed – but a lot of the people’s concerns will be addressed in some kind of way.

It’s a lot of things that, in the old ways of politicians and the old ways of politics, people [politicians] don’t always share that they are being heard. You are then led to believe that you were not being heard. This election is the one where all of that should change for a second. Everybody should be aware of what’s happening. 

One of the things that we have to address is that there are a lot of undercover Black people that voted for Trum p.We got a lot of Black people that don’t wanna vote – Period. We got a lot of people that don’t like either of the candidates. Those two issues are just as big as anything else. A lot of that comes from Trump’s angle to get in office.”

Kamau Marshall, Director of Strategic Communications, stated that amplifying Black male voices is a critical component of the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris tick

“We always strive for authenticity when engaging our key constituency groups by meeting people where they are and facilitating spaces for empowering and forward-looking discussions,” Marshall said in a statement.  “Shop Talk is one of the new Biden-Harris coalition programs that was created for Black men, and led by Director of African American Engagement Trey Baker. To have that space is an example of how our campaign is bringing like-minds together to stand up for the issues they care about the most.”

Marshall said that the discussions would help reinforce the notion that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, the hopeful vice president, undoubtedly seek to help Black men in these turbulent times. 

He concluded, “By selecting a state to anchor the conversation each week, we’re confident that these gatherings will energize more Black men to support Joe Biden and Kamala Harris — the candidates that will undoubtedly champion their safety, economic prosperity, and physical and mental well-being.”

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Conway The Machine Drops Hit-Boy-Produced Single “Fear Of God” Featuring DeJ Loaf

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(AllHipHop News) Hit-Boy season continues to flourish this week. Hip Hop devotees already got to hear how the 33-year-old musician handled executive producing the acclaimed King’s Disease album by Queens-raised rap icon Nas.

Then on Monday, Big Sean released a record titled “Deep Reverence” featuring the late Nipsey Hussle which was also produced by Hit-Boy. Additionally, Sean tapped the Grammy-winning beatmaker to co-executive produce his upcoming Detroit 2 album.

Hit-Boy’s sound has gone from New York to Michigan back to New York and Michigan simultaneously. His latest production credit is attached to Buffalo emcee Conway The Machine’s new single “Fear Of GOD” featuring Detroit singer/rapper DeJ Loaf.

“Fear Of GOD” is set to appear on Conway’s forthcoming From King To A GOD. The project will also include contributions from Westside Gunn, Benny The Butcher, Freddie Gibbs, Method Man, Havoc, Lloyd Banks, Alchemist, Daringer, Erick Sermon, and more.

Conway The Machine’s From King To A GOD is scheduled for release on September 11 via Drumwork/Griselda/EMPIRE. He previously delivered the track “Lemon” featuring Method Man. That song was produced by Daringer and Beat Butcha.

This year has seen Conway partner with The Alchemist for the Lulu collaborative EP, and he joined forces with Big Ghost LTD to create the 9-track No One Mourns The Wicked. Conway’s voice can also be heard on Westside Gunn’s Pray For Paris, Freddie Gibbs & Alchemist’s Alfredo, and Lil Wayne’s Funeral.

Yo Gotti Teams With Meek Mill’s Reform Alliance To Push For Prison Reform In Mississippi

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(AllHipHop News) Mario “Yo Gotti” Mims stepped up to fight for the rights of incarcerated individuals in Mississippi’s correctional system. Yo Gotti, Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, and Roc Nation’s Team Roc helped expose the inhumane conditions inside Parchman prison.

The Memphis-raised rapper is now teaming with the REFORM Alliance to pressure Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves to sign a bipartisan prison reform bill. After passing through the state’s House and Senate by large margins in both chambers, Reeves vetoed Senate Bill 2123 on July 8.

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Gotti is taking part in a radio campaign for the REFORM Alliance that will play on stations across Mississippi. The ads call for local lawmakers to support SB 2123 which is also known as the Mississippi Correctional Safety and Rehabilitation Act of 2020.

If the proposal had become law, thousands of people in Mississippi would have been eligible to be released through a simplified parole process. Proponents of the bill argue it would save the state an estimated $45 million which could be reinvested into improving conditions at facilities like Parchman.

“REFORM and I share the same goals ­– to protect the people inside of Mississippi’s prisons, fix the dangerous prison conditions that led to several unnecessary deaths and improve the state’s criminal justice system,” said Gotti in a statement. “I’m proud to team up with REFORM on this initiative and we hope that Mississippi lawmakers will prioritize this issue and help us save lives.”

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Philadelphia-bred emcee Robert “Meek Mill” Williams and Philadelphia 76ers partner Michael Rubin are co-chairs of the REFORM Alliance. Billionaire entrepreneurs such as Roc Nation founder Jay-Z, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, and Vista Equity Partners CEO Robert Smith are among the organization’s other Founding Partners.

“Governor Reeves said he wouldn’t make ’empty promises’ on prison reform, but by vetoing SB 2123, he went back on his word,” states Jessica Jackson, Chief Advocacy Officer at REFORM Alliance. “SB 2123 is a commonsense, conservative-backed bill that will reduce Mississippi’s extraordinarily high incarceration rate and save tens of millions of dollars that can be used to fix horrific prison conditions that are the subject of an ongoing U.S. Justice Department investigation.”

Jackson adds, “Our new campaign recognizes the effort lawmakers have made on prison reform and encourages them to continue fighting for incarcerated individuals and families in Mississippi who deserve justice and a second chance.”

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In addition, Yo Gotti and Jay-Z worked with Team Roc’s lawyers to file a legal brief asking the Mississippi courts to compel Parchman officials to adhere to strict COVID-19 testing and compliance guidelines. Reportedly, only 132 of the 2,034 incarcerated individuals in the prison had been tested for COVID-19 and 33% were positive for the virus. 

REFORM Alliance also sent over 280,000 protective masks to prisons and jails in Mississippi as protection against the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, the organization hosted a digital day of action in Mississippi featuring other local and national groups including Fwd.us, Mississippi Dreams Prisoner Advocacy, RECH Foundation, and Clergy for Prison Reform.

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50 Cent: Heterosexual Men Are The Biggest Targets Of Cancel Culture

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) What exactly does it mean to be “canceled” by the public for problematic or illegal actions? Does it mean that person should completely lose their livelihood? Does it mean individuals simply choose to no longer support that person? Is there ever the possibility of redemption?

The questions around cancel culture have come to a head again in recent days following the news that Tory Lanez allegedly shot Megan Thee Stallion’s foot in Hollywood Hills, California. Some supporters of Megan are calling for Lanez’s music career to be over.

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson shared his thoughts on cancel culture during an interview with Variety. The always outspoken Hip Hop mogul appeared to reference the Megan/Tory situation in the article.

“I don’t believe I can be canceled. They gotta go to jail to get canceled, they gotta shoot a girl,” said 50 Cent. “You gotta do something extremely bad to be canceled, and I think it’s so unfair to the people that are canceled.”

Additionally, he talked about what he views as a double standard. 50 offered, “If you say something about someone who chooses something different, [there are] organizations set up to start sending things around to get signatures and stuff. And tell me this, as a heterosexual male, who’s going to send things around to get signatures based on your failures? There’s no one. There’s no organization.”

The Power Book II: Ghost executive producer added, “Certain demographics have been conditioned because they’ve been taken advantage of in the earliest stages. Once inferior, now they’re superior because we have no organization. The biggest target is heterosexual males in general.”

Throughout his career, 50 Cent has used homosexuality as a way to make fun of other celebrities. Fiddy has also been on the other end of gay rumors. His ex-girlfriend, Vivica A. Fox, once implied he is sexually attracted to men. Fox even called 50 a “booty snatcher” on Watch What Happens Live.

The Weeknd Talks Apologizing To Usher For Suggesting The Singer Stole His Sound

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(AllHipHop News) Earlier this year, Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye found himself in the hot seat with a lot of R&B fans for comments he made about Usher Raymond. The Canadian vocalist appeared to suggest that Usher copied the musical style of his 2011 mixtape. 

“House of Balloons literally changed the sound of pop music before my eyes,” said The Weeknd. “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.”

That statement sparked negative reactions from some Usher fans. “Climax” co-creators Ariel Rechtshaid and Elijah Blake pushed back on the narrative that House of Balloons inspired the Looking 4 Myself track. Even Usher subliminally responded by taking part in the #ClimaxChallenge.

Abel once again addressed the rumored feud with Usher Raymond. According to the After Hours album creator, there is no bad blood between the two Grammy-winning artists.

“I hit him up to apologize and tell him that it was misconstrued. He’s one of the reasons why I make music. Definitely. No, no, I have nothing bad to say about Usher. The sweetest, most down-to-earth guy ever,” The Weeknd told Esquire about the Diamond-selling legend.

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Joe Budden Announces Plans For His Podcast To Part Ways With Spotify

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(AllHipHop News) Back in 2018, Joe Budden revealed he was taking his talents to Spotify. The popular Joe Budden Podcast made the move to stream exclusively on the Sweden-based platform.

“I’d like to thank Spotify for this tremendous opportunity to take The Joe Budden Podcast and podcasting in general to heights never before seen. Our partnership is extremely humbling for me and adds yet another chapter to a career full of plot twists,” said Budden two years ago.

The 39-year-old entertainer added, “This highlights a new way of thinking & a corporate ‘head nod’ to the shift taking place before our very eyes. I’m even more thrilled to embark on this journey with some of my closest friends & [people] I love.”

Budden is now telling his audience that he and his co-hosts, Rory Farrell and Jamil “Mal” Clay, are set to leave Spotify. On the latest episode of his top-streaming show titled “Views From The Spot”, he broke down all the issues he has with Spotify.

The retired rapper discussed the turmoil of trying to record the podcast during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York. In addition, he was dealing with his father being very sick at the time.

Budden also blasted the company for refusing to properly compensate him and his crew even though he claims The JBP helped establish Spotify as a podcasting force. Spotify is now the exclusive home to podcasts by Bill Simmons, Kim Kardashian West, Joe Rogan, and Michelle Obama.

“I can’t tell you where we’re going. I can tell you where will not be September 23,” Budden informed his listeners. He also stated, “I’m not saying we will not do business in the future because we may. Please do not take this as a deterrent to Spotify. All that I’m telling you right now is that our views of where podcasting is taking us for the next five years are not aligned.”

Budden further addressed the situation on Twitter, by posting, “If you think I was complaining about a contract then you missed it and this message wasn’t for you.” New episodes of The Joe Budden Podcast with Rory and Mal currently debut every Wednesday and Saturday on Spotify.

Nas Curates “No Rap In My Playlist” For Jay-Z’s Tidal Platform

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(AllHipHop News) For years, there have been allegations that Jay-Z continuously attempts to step on the release date of Nas’s projects. Recently, some people pointed to Pharrell and Jay dropping their “Entrepreneur” collaboration on the same day that Nas dropped his King’s Disease album.

Nas was asked about the speculation that his former lyrical rival purposely tries to steal his spotlight. While appearing on The Breakfast Club, the Queens representative said, “I think maybe there’s an energy that we both have where maybe we work around the same time.”

It appears that Nas is not holding a grudge against Jay, at least when it comes to supporting one of the Brooklyn native’s businesses. Following the release of King’s Disease, Nas teamed up with Jay-Z’s Tidal streaming service to release the exclusive “No Rap In My Playlist.” 

The 21-track music collection includes songs by artists like Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Prince, Chaka Khan, Barry White, The Isley Brothers, Minnie Riperton, Chuck Brown, and more. Tidal members can listen to the playlist at tidal.com.