(AllHipHop News) In November, French Montana will release his third studio album titled Montana. The project will most likely include the new single “Writing On The Wall” featuring Post Malone and Cardi B.
The three platinum-selling musicians connected to film a video for “Writing On The Wall.” In the visuals, French, Post, and Cardi stomp through New York City. Jamaican producer Rvssian contributed to the track as well.
French previously dropped the songs “Slide” featuring Blueface and Lil Tjay, “Wiggle It” featuring City Girls, and “Suicide Doors” featuring Gunna. It has not been confirmed if any of those records will land on Montana.
(AllHipHop News) Many Hip Hop fans were waiting for Kanye West to let loose Jesus Is King on Friday, but that set did not arrive as expected. However, Kevin Gates finally returned with his second album.
Three years after Islah, Gates is back with I’m Him (His Imperial Majesty). The set hosts the singles “Push It,” “Facts,” and “RBS Intro.” I’m Him does not contain any guest features.
“I’m growing. I’m watching Kevin Gates grow. He’s growing. I’m proud of it. He’s starting to not make excuses. He’s starting to hold himself accountable. I’m proud of him. It took a little longer than it took for most people. Women mature faster than men, but I’m proud of him,” Gates told Billboard.
He later added, “Oh my God. I’m proud of him again. I swear. I used to hate my reflection. Scars all over my body, bricklayer, finessing. I dig that.”
I’m Him is the Baton Rouge rapper’s first official studio LP since being released on parole in 2018 for a 2016 battery conviction. He was filmed kicking a woman during a concert in Florida and sentenced to 180 days in Polk County jail.
Kevin Gates discography also includes 2016’s By Any Means 2 mixtape and 2018’sLuca Brasi 3 mixtape. The 33-year-old performer is headed out on tour beginning October 12 in Chicago.
And in January of 2018, Jeezy amassed a fortune when the remaining stake of Avión, the tequila brand he invested in, was bought by global spirits brand Pernod Ricard.
Jeezy joins an exclusive group of rappers who also represent NFL and NBA athletes.
Jay-Z owns Roc Nation Sports, while Lil Wayne operates a company called Young Money APAA Sports.
The reason for the hesitation is unknown, although Kanye’s team had a meeting with representatives of his record label Def Jam in Wyoming recently regarding the release.
While Kanye is presently in Wyoming trying to get the album ready to drop, it won’t be released on time.
Fans are sure to be worried about the apparent delay, as Jesus Is King’s trajectory is identical to that of Kanye’s 2018 record Yandhi, which was postponed at the last minute and then dumped all together.
(AllHipHop News) A third man has been captured and charged in a DEA investigation into the drug-overdose death of Mac Miller.
A man named Stephen “Stevie” Walter was taken into custody in Los Angeles on Monday (September 23), the same day cops busted a guy in Lake Havasu for Mac’s death.
Mac Miller, real name Malcolm James McCormick, died on September 7th 2018 inside of his Los Angeles house.
A coronor’s autoposy found Mac Miller had accidently ingested xanax and oxycodone pills which were really laced with the deadly drug fentanyl.
And, on Monday (September 23) police in Lake Havasu arrested the second man connected to Mac’s death, when a 36-year-old man named Ryan Reavis was charged with numerous drug and gun violations.
Apparently, Walter was the man who gave Pettit the tainted drugs, which eventually made their way to Mac Miller and caused him to OD.
(AllHipHop News) Mariah Carey’s ex-husband, Nick Cannon, has become the latest U.S. celebrity to land a daytime talk show.
The ex “America’s Got Talent” and current “The Masked Singer” host will front and co-produce a nationally-syndicated series in 2020.
The new show is part of Nick’s new contract with Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury.
“We are excited to be able to announce this collaboration with Nick, who has proven himself to be such a dominant creative and entrepreneurial force across film, primetime TV, music, comedy, stage and online platforms,” Debmar-Mercury co-presidents Mort Marcus and Ira Bernstein said in a statement.
Cannon, who presently hosts popular Los Angeles radio show “Nick Cannon Mornings on Power 106,” confesses he has been hoping to host a talk show for some time.
“After leaving ‘America’s Got Talent,’ I wanted to focus on developing my own talk show,” he explains. “I’ve always dreamed of a platform where I can speak to America and discuss pop culture, as well as the topics on everyone’s minds. When I had the opportunity to guest host at my good friend Wendy Williams’ show this year, I experienced the energy and excitement of a daytime talk show and instantly knew I found my audience.”
(AllHipHop Rumors) Malik Yoba is a veteran actor. The New York native cut his chops in the 1990’s on network television.
Malik was one of the stars of the series “New York Undercover.” He also had made various television and film appearances over the years.
Now Malik is back in the news and has rumors swirling, after a slew of interviews and controversial comments. It started after he addressed his thoughts on men being attracted to transgender men/women.
The actor revealed he was attacked to transexuals during as he promoted the National Trans Visibility March on DC.
This lead to a transgender woman named Mariah Lopez Ebony to come forward and accuse Malik of paying her and other sex workers while he was filming “New York Undercover.”
Recently Malik Yoba flipped out during an interview when he was pressed about having an improper relationship with Mariah Ebony Lopez.
(AllHipHop News) A man has reportedly been arrested after allegedly trespassing outside The Weeknd’s Hidden Hills home near Calabasas, California.
According to reports police officers were called to the gated neighborhood after the man was caught behaving suspiciously on Tuesday.
Law enforcement said the apparent trespasser was captured and is currently being quizzed to determine why he was near the musician’s home.
It is unclear whether The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye, was home at the time of the episode.
“Hidden Hills” is a beloved community of stars due to its tight security, with other occupants including Kim Kardashian, Kanye West, and French Montana.
“I thought it over for the past week and I’ve decided to push back my tour,” he told fans in an Instagram post. “I need to be as helpful and available as possible to my wife in these early months of raising (daughters) Kensli and Marli.
“I apologize because I know how many people were counting on seeing me soon, but I hope you’ll understand and forgive me in time.”
The tour will now start in San Diego, California on January 15.
Chance will warm-up for the dates with performances in his native Chicago, Illinois on September 28 and Miami, Florida on November 11.
It was recently announced that the pair would be splitting with Trouble stating, “I’m not a ‘Love & Hip Hop n##a who’s willing to sacrifice my peace for 2k an episode.”
Now news of why the couple may have split is coming to light. Rumors of infidelity on Trouble’s behalf are swirling.
Trouble went missing for two days, Alexis couldn’t find him and later the company received a video of Trouble kissing on another woman.
It’s hard keeping up with celebrity couples these days. Leave a comment below and let us know what you think about the situation.
(AllHipHop News) Karim “French Montana” Kharbouch continues to use his celebrity to highlight the plight of people around the world. After partnering with Global Citizen in 2018, French is now working with I Stand With Immigrants.
“We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome French Montana as the very first I Stand With Immigrants ambassador,” states Jen Martin, Director of the ISWI initiative. “At a time when it’s more important than ever to highlight positive stories of immigrants and immigration, we’re deeply grateful that French is continuing to share his own experience and use his platform to uplift immigrant voices in The Bronx and across the country.”
Montana’s new role as the I Stand With Immigrants Ambassador comes concurrently with the launch of the Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship Program at The Knowledge House in the Bronx. He is also partnering with FWD.us to design a special edition ISWI t-shirt. A portion of the proceeds will go to support DACA renewal fees.
“I’m blessed to give back to my community that has given so much to me. As a kid from the Bronx, it’s important for me to arm them with tools they can use to create a great future for themselves,” says Moroccan-born French Montana.
The Knowledge House has already provided technology and coding skills exposure for more than 800 Bronx-area youth. The nonprofit will partner with local high schools to deliver an 80-hour Exploring Technology curriculum as a way to prepare students for careers in STEM.
Program participants will also have access to The Knowledge House staff, who will coordinate resources for immigrant youth and families. The Informed Immigrant organization and its network of immigrant rights leaders, lawyers, technologists, and service providers will facilitate the TKH action.
“On behalf of The Knowledge House, I am grateful to be partnering with French Montana to bring our technology programs to Bronx youth from immigrant families. As the daughter of immigrants, I know first hand how important it is to put resources in the hands of people as they work towards realizing the American Dream,” expresses Jerelyn Rodriguez, Co-Founder/CEO of The Knowledge House.
Rodriguez continues, “Our technology programs have helped an average of 3 out of 4 of our graduates land their first job in tech. With French Montana’s support we can make sure hundreds of Bronx youth launch life-changing careers in technology.”
Along with allying with The Knowledge House, I Stand With Immigrants, and FWD.us for the Karim Kharbouch Coding Fellowship Program, French Montana is also preparing to release his third studio album MONTANA. The Epic/Bad Boy recording artist recently teased the upcoming music video for “Writing on the Wall” featuring Post Malone and Cardi B.
(AllHipHop News) Aubrey Drake Graham already holds the record for most entries on the Hot 100 chart for a solo act with 205 songs. However, the Canadian’s “God’s Plan” may go down as the biggest hit of his career.
The Recording Industry Association of America has now certified the Scorpion track as 11x-Platinum. This gives Drake the first Diamond Award of his career. He joins Wiz Khalifa (“See You Again”), Eminem (“Lose Yourself,” “Not Afraid,” “Love The Way You Lie”), and Macklemore (“Thrift Shop”) as the only rappers to have a single move more than 10 million units.
Drake also recently earned new plaques for “Hotline Bling” (8x-Platinum), “In My Feelings” (5x-Platinum), “Started From The Bottom” (6x-Platinum), “One Dance” (8x-Platinum), “The Motto” (6x-Platinum), “Take Care” (5x-Platinum), and “Nice For What” (5x-Platinum).
With the new certifications, Drake’s lifetime total for digital singles units rises to 169. The OVO leader is the all-time top certified artist in the category. He is followed by Rihanna (125), Taylor Swift (121), Eminem (107.5), and Katy Perry (102).
(AllHipHop News) The first four episodes of Rhythm + Flow are scheduled to debut on Wednesday, October 9. Netflix’s first Hip Hop competition show will feature Cardi B, Chance The Rapper, and T.I. as official judges.
Additionally, numerous other music industry insiders will pop up on Rhythm + Flow. Snoop Dogg, Quavo, Fat Joe, Anderson .Paak, Royce da 5’9,” John Legend, Big Boi, Killer Mike, Twista, Lupe Fiasco, Jadakiss, Ebro, Miguel, Teyana Taylor, Jhené Aiko, Tory Lanez, Ty Dolla $ign, DJ Khaled, Smack, King Los, Sounwave, Hit-Boy, London on da Track, Tay Keith, the late Nipsey Hussle, and more guests will make appearances.
Tip, Cardi, and Chance traveled to Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, and Chicago to find America’s best undiscovered talent. The 10-episode program was divided into three phases Week 1 – “The Auditions” (October 9, episodes 1-4); Week 2 – “Cyphers, Rap Battles & Music Videos” (October 16, episodes 5-7); Week 3 – “Samples, Collaborations & Finale” (October 23, episodes 8-10).
Belcalis “Cardi B” Almánzar, Chancelor “Chance The Rapper” Bennett, Tip “T.I.” Harris, Jeff Pollack, Gaspin for Gaspin Media, Jesse Collins for Jesse Collins Entertainment, Nikki Boella, John Legend, Mike Jackson, and Ty Stiklorius for Get Lifted Film Co. are all credited as executive producers for Rhythm + Flow.
(AllHipHop News) Will Daniel “Tekashi 6ix9ine” Hernandez be able to make music again? That is one of the public’s pressing questions after the rainbow-haired rapper’s three-day testimony for federal prosecutors went viral.
6ix9ine took the stand against his alleged former Nine Trey Bloods comrades Anthony “Harv” Ellison and Aljermiah “Nuke” Mack. The “Gummo” performer also named Casanova, Trippie Redd, Jim Jones, and Cardi B as Blood members in open court.
The terms “snitch” and “rat” were quickly pinned on Tekashi, and the internet was flooded with memes making fun of him. People began to wonder if cooperating with the government to convict his ex-partners would be the end of 6ix9ine’s career, especially because it was assumed he would take on a new identity for safety.
According to TMZ, Tekashi will choose not to enter the witness protection program upon release from federal custody. Apparently, the Dummy Boy album creator wants to return to the rap game with 24-hour security.
Ellison was accused of taking part in kidnapping and robbing 6ix9ine in 2018. He and Mack are facing racketeering and firearm charges. They both pleaded not guilty.
Tekashi 6ix9ine was indicted on racketeering, using a firearm during a crime of violence, and other counts. The 23-year-old Brooklynite was facing a minimum sentence of 47 years in prison. He pleaded guilty before agreeing to be the prosecution’s “star witness.”
(AllHipHop News) Tonight, WE tv airs the debut episode of Angie Martinez’s Untold Stories of Hip Hop. The series presents previously unknown moments throughout the history of the culture directly from the artists’ perspective.
Martinez met with Hip Hop legend Snoop Dogg and rap hitmaker Cardi B for the initial show. During her segment, Cardi told Angie about the time she was sexually harassed during a photoshoot.
“I will never forget how I went to shoot for this magazine and the photographer, he was trying to get close to me. Like, ‘Yeah, you want to get into this magazine?’ And he pulled his d*ck out. I was so f*cking mad,” recalled the native New Yorker.
She continued, “You know what’s so crazy? I told the magazine owner, and he just looked at me like, ‘So? And?’ When I see the #MeToo movement – there’s girls from the hood. I know they went through the same type of treatment.”
When asked if she has to deal with that behavior from men now that she is a bona fide entertainment superstar, the Hustlers actress replied, “Oh, hell no. I’ll put you on blast on my Instagram. I hope a n*gga would [laughs].”
Season 1 of Untold Stories of Hip Hop will also include conversations with A$AP Rocky, DJ Khaled, Queen Latifah, Ice Cube, Ice-T, MC Lyte, Wyclef Jean, Nelly, Ja Rule, Fat Joe, and more rap representatives. The series premieres Thursday, September 26 at 10 pm ET/9 pm CT.
(AllHipHop News) Some rap fans and pundits were preparing for a possible sales battle between North Carolina newcomer DaBaby and Chicago veteran Kanye West. Some reports now suggest DaBaby’s Kirk could be the only LP from the two rhymers to arrive on Friday.
A source told Variety that Kanye’s Jesus Is King is being pushed back from its announced September 27 release date. However, someone extremely close to Ye, his wife Kim Kardashian, informed her 62 million Twitter followers that the project is still coming out this week. Kardashian retweeted a tweet from the @colinags Twitter account that read, “2 more days Jesus is King.” Colin only has 2,515 followers, but two of those people are Kim K and Kanye.
Meanwhile, New York Times reporter Joe Coscarelli tweeted on Thursday, “It’s Kanye so who knows but I’m hearing from many industry people that ‘Jesus Is King’ is not coming on Friday, despite people on the ground in Wyoming trying to make it happen……..”
@colinags replied to Coscarelli’s post by writing, “Kim wouldn’t be retweeting countdowns if this was so…” The unknown individual later admitted, “I know as much about Kanye’s album as [everyone] else here. I’m trying to piece it together just as everyone else is. I’m not an ‘insider.’ I don’t get why @Variety is unsure of my identity, but I’d love to be friends with the person that wrote that. lol.”
it’s Kanye so who knows but I’m hearing from many industry people that “Jesus Is King” is not coming on Friday, despite people on the ground in Wyoming trying to make it happen……..
(AllHipHop News) A judge overseeing the high-profile trial of Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods member has agreed to destroy key documents which could expose informants.
Judge Paul A. Engelmayer signed off on a protective order filed by the lead prosecutor, Geoffrey S. Berman, requesting all “3500” material be destroyed when the trial ends.
“Each defendant is precluded from taking any 3500 material (or any copies) of any cooperating witness or non-law enforcement witness with him into any jail facility, or possessing any 3500 material of any cooperating witness within any jail facility, either before, during or after trial; except that each defendant may review 3500 material of the cooperating and non-law enforcement witnesses when in the presence of defense counsel.
According to a high-placed legal source, the request is fairly standard, but this particular case is receiving extra scrutiny over the numerous leaks that have sprung from the court.
“I’m in a new level so it doesn’t really matter,” he said.
Nas added that he hopes his coming out story will let his young fans “who are gonna have to go through stuff like this in the future.”
Nas, real name Montero Lamar Hill, has previously said he came out so fast after finding fame because he wanted to emphasize to fans that it’s fine to be gay.
“It’s not like I was being forced,” he said on HBO talk show “The Shop: Uninterrupted.” “It’s just like knowing growing up, I’m growing up to hate this s##t… Homosexuality, gay people…
“If, for me, the cool dude with the song on top of everything, to say this at any other time, I’m doing this for attention… But if you’re doing this while you’re at the top, you know it’s for real. It’s showing it doesn’t really matter, I guess.”
Tray Haggerty describes himself as a “legend in the making,” which is the exact type of energy every artist needs to make it to the top. The singer, songwriter, and rapper hails from the South (Dallas to be exact), but boasts a West Coast sound. The “2 Sides” artist has already surpassed over 3 million streams from all streaming platforms, with over 100K monthly listeners on Spotify alone.
Last year, you may have seen Tray do commercial with the beverage company Fanta, but it’s his recent “2 Sides” remix with Iamsu that he’s proud of most. AllHipHop caught up with Tray to discuss his favorite Lil Wayne song, working with Su, and goals as an artist.
Tray Haggerty: Because I bring something different to the table. I put on for the South, for people who aren’t the hood-est. For the people who went through a lot, but didn’t have to be on the streets.
AllHipHop: What did it mean to get Su on “2 Sides”?
Tray Haggerty: Su is definitely a legend from the Bay. I met Su when I was in college years ago, his cousin was my best friend in college. Su brought us into a Rae Sremmurd show at SXSW one time, we got in with him. I’m like bro that’s Su, he’s a legend. “I beat the p##sy up…”, that song be hitting. Having him on a record is definitely an honor, especially being out here. It’s crazy.
AllHipHop: What are some goals yourself as an artist at this point of your career?
Tray Haggerty: To sign a major deal, that’s the ultimate goal. I’m a songwriter too, so the ultimate goal is to get placements. To go on tour with another dope artist. To get a song with Lil Wayne, that’s my favorite artist of all-time. I grew up listening to him since 7th grade. How Young Thug talks about Wayne, that’s me too. Wayne is my legend. I know every Wayne song, every Wayne lyric.
AllHipHop: Favorite Weezy song?
Tray Haggerty: I can’t even name a favorite song but project, Carter III.
AllHipHop: “3Peat is my s##t.”
Tray Haggerty: I really love “Let The Beat Build,” but the most impressive song is “Dr. Carter.” The reason why is for him to visually paint a picture of him being in the hospital and resurrecting hip-hop, I’ve never heard that been done before. Especially not now in this generation, nobody’s ever painted a picture of him actually saving hip-hop. The sound effects, that’s on another level.
AllHipHop: What can we expect music-wise?
Tray Haggerty: I have another song dropping this month, then a project dropping end of October, no later than early November. Got a lot of visuals dropping, 4 or 5 for almost each song on the projects. There’s 7 to 8 songs on the project. Dropping monthly freestyles and creative visuals for Instagram, still doing that every month to show people that I can really rap. That’s what I started out doing, really lyrically rapping. Do as much as I can.
