(AllHipHop News) Wiz Khalifa has been taking his boxing endeavors very serious.
So much so that he injured his ankle and was not able to perform at his scheduled performance at Hot 104.7’s Hot Summer 2019 showcase in Westbrook, Maine.
Sources close to the Pittsburgh rapper say Wiz fractured his ankle on Friday, during an MMA training session.
The Hot 104.7’s Hot Summer 2019 concert took place on Saturday night with the TGOD rapper as one of the headliners next to A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Ally Brooke, YK Osiris, Big Freedia and more.
Luckily, DMX filled in.
“Yo what up mayne. I sincerely apologize for not being able to make it to this year’s Hot Summer,” Wiz Khalifa said. “I got a crazy, crazy foot injury that I gotta recover from. But I will make it up to you guys very soon, I promise you. You got my word. Thanks to my guy DMX for filling in for me last minute, he’s gonna kill it. Ya’ll have a great time at the show.”
He added: “Like I said, I will make sure I make it up to you — on gang.”
(AllHipHop News) Nipsey Hussle’s spirit will forever be ingrained into the soul of Los Angeles.
The Welcome To The West Festival is quickly approaching on September 20th and music-lovers will be able to honor the late Crenshaw rapper.
For the second year in a row, the one-day festival will be taking over Toyota Arena in Ontario, California.
A tribute will coincide with the anniversary of the Victory Lap artist’s headlining performance of last year’s inaugural festival, which completely sold out.
This year’s lineup will have both new and OG artists, including Ice Cube, DJ Quik, Roddy Ricch, Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony, Dom Kennedy, King Lil G, Suga Free, G Perico, Joe Moses and more.
A mega screen on stage will also highlight last year’s Nipsey concert footage, mixed in with live performances by surprise guests who have worked with Nip.
The highly-anticipated show will also bring many surprise artists who will grace the stage and provide an emotional experience for all festival-goers in attendance.
Festival producer Jason Gazzini states, “This will be a truly memorable and emotionally moving night honoring Los Angeles’ very own fallen hero for the light and vision he offered our City of Angels and the world.”
For more information, head to www.thewestfestival.com.
(AllHipHop News) United States Senator Bernie Sanders recently sat with Killer Mike to chat about a gang of topics, including the 2020 presidential election, healthcare, drug prices, wealth, and more.
Off the rip, rapper, businessman, and activist Killer Mike, born Michael Render, praised Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.
“You are a person who I’ve known for the last three or four years of my life. I can honestly say your integrity compels and propels me to keep supporting you.”
The 10-minute video sees the pair having a candid conversation covering personal topics such as Medicare for all and student debt.
“I have two friends that have died… because of lack of health care. Black people are more disproportionately affected by diabetes than any other group,” Killer Mike said. “So when you say diabetes and talking about free healthcare, I want people who look like me on the other side of the camera to recognize that that is a black issue.”
Mike also said Bernie Sanders had such immense support because of his commitment to working-class issues.
“Kids in hip-hop come from working-class and poor environments,” which Bernie Sanders platform represents according to Killer Mike.
The rapper recently shared some great news with his 5.2 million followers on Instagram.
The Chicago recording artist posted a screenshot with the words:
“Got the best news this morning, I can travel and do shows again… I hope ya’ll ready.” He adds a champagne bottle and brain-blown emoji at the end, tagging his @otf family.
The news couldn’t come soon enough for Durk, who told a judge he needed to be on the road to earn money for his six children and to pay his lawyers to fight his attempted-murder case.
NBA Youngboy was sentenced to three months in jail for violating the terms of his probation when he took to social media to talk “smack” after the shooting, which killed a 43-year-old bystander.
On Friday (August 30), a probation hearing was held. Now NBA Young Boy can leave the house, but his movements will be determined by the judge.
Acceptable reasons for leaving his crib include going to church, the doctor, and the bank.
However, NBA Youngboy will not be allowed to perform any shows and must remain inside the house at all other times.
In more good news, NBA Youngboy will be allowed to make music with his label Atlantic Records, as long as it is done within the confines of his home studio.
In 2017, NBA Young Boy, real name Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, was sentenced to a 10-year prison term and three years of probation for his connection to a 2016 drive-by shooting.
He ended up pleading guilty for a reduced charge of aggravated assault with a firearm instead of attempted first-degree murder.
NBA Youngboy’s next probation hearing is set for December 13th.
If you are a hip-hop head who works in this business, this is probably a question that you have asked yourself. Jay-Z is the most influential artist in our culture. He is a billionaire who has helped propel hip-hop to the mainstream.
From the moment he burst onto the scene in the late 90s, Jay told us who he was… A Hustler, baby. And over his nearly 30 year career, he has been sure to “Stick to the Script.”
Jay-Z’s hustler mentality has been criticized harshly over the past week after the rapper/businessman announced his new partnership with RocNation and the NFL.
While new details have since emerged about Jay-Z’s impending ownership share in a yet unnamed NFL team, the deal has created a backlash the likes of which Jay-Z has never seen.
Still, one does not have to look far to find Jay-Z’s capitalistic roots. He put it in his music which has always been about the acquisition of more and more money.
Although the lyrics remain motivational, there are also a lot of questions about how much capitalism will ever benefit African Americans.
Regardless of your opinion of Jay-Z as of August 2019, and if you are anything like me, that opinion may have greatly changed, there is still no denying the lyrics that propelled Jay-Z to GOAT status.
In her first, and self-published book, What Would Jay-Z Do writer Quinn Bryant has scoured through some of her favorite Jay-Z lyrics and paired them with her own thoughts and meditations.
The result is an interesting book that is meant to be read daily and inspire the reader.
What Would Jay-Z is ambitious. The most striking thing about the book is the fact that it is designed to look somewhat like a Bible. The first edition of the book is faux leather bound with gold trimmed pages.
The product is a bit unnerving in that it furthers the idea of the rapper as god-like.
Bryant used largely newer Jay-Z songs. There are dozens of references that come from Watch the Throne, 4:44, and Magna Carta Holy Grail. This use of so many newer Jay songs reflects the author’s youth.
In addition to lyrics from albums, the book also references quotes from interviews with Jay like this one from The New York Times Style Magazine Sept., 2017 “without people, being rich would be very boring.” Bryant then writes about how “good lives consist of good people,” she posits that while one is making money, they should be sure to be making great relationships.
What Would Jay-Z Do is an interesting and valiant effort. I am sure that fans of the rapper would be quick to add it to their hip-hop book collection.
I, however, gifted the book to a younger nephew who could maybe benefit more from these words than an old school head like myself. Because, I’ve seen what Jay-Z would do and I’m not sure his advice is still for me to take.
Neither J Prince nor Scarface was ever charged, but the same cannot be said for the disgraced DEA agent Chad Scott.
Back in 2017, Chad Scott, who nicknamed himself “The White Devil,” was indicted on 10 counts after the FBI accused him of stealing money, using drug dealers to buy a pickup truck, and falsifying documents to secure convictions.
Earlier this week, Chad Scott stood trial for a second time, where he was convicted of perjury and falsifying records in an attempt to hide the drug-related seizures he had kept for himself.
In total, the “White Devil” was found guilty of two counts of perjury, three counts of obstruction of justice and two counts of falsifying government records
The FBI proved that Chad Scott ordered a Houston drug dealer to buy him a Ford F-150 truck which was worth $43,000.
Scott then made the drug dealer give the car to him and then falsified paperwork so he could use the truck as an official government vehicle, which he used for himself.
In another racket, Chad Scott forced two Houston drug dealers to lie about the source of a major cocaine and heroin supplier in the Houston area during a trial in New Orleans.
“Chad Scott violated his sworn commitment to serve the public and uphold justice, dishonoring the special trust that we place in each of our federal law enforcement agents,” said Assistant Attorney General Brian A. Benczkowski of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division.
Now the former DEA agent is facing years in prison for running his corrupt scam from 2009 to 2016.
But the case is far from over according to the Feds.
Chad Scott, 51, will go on trial again over more corruption charges with another cop in October.
And two other cops on a DEA task force in New Orleans have also pleaded guilty in the case and are awaiting sentencing.
Karl Emmett Newman, 52, pleaded guilty to unlawfully carrying a firearm in furtherance of an August 2015 robbery and stealing money confiscated by the DEA during another search.
Another crooked cop named Johnny Domingue pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine and misappropriating money confiscated by the DEA.
(AllHipHop News) One of the four men who are accused of killing XXXTentacion has come forth accusing police of violating his rights when he was being questioned.
Michael Boatwright is also demanding that all of the transcripts from the interrogation be thrown out of court.
According to The Blast, Michael Boatwright has filed a motion to suppress the testimony that he gave to authorities.
He’s currently locked up in jail and is he preparing to defend himself and await his trial.
Boatwright and his lawyer filed documents alleging his client was arrested on drug charges with no relevance to the murder.
He was then transported to an interrogation room in Broward Sheriff’s Office.
A homicide detective was asking Boatwright a series of “background” questions and 8 minutes into the interrogation, Boatwright said he did not “wanna talk no more.”
Boatwright maintains detectives continued questioning him after he asked for a lawyer, which is a direct violation of his constitutional rights.
According to reports, Michael Boatwright is planning to question XXXTentacion’s mother Cleopatra Bernard.
(AllHipHop Rumors) Thee Stallion is a bad baby bubba! She’s a true banger! The Houston rapper is on the rise in a major way. But, she may have just hit the holy grail of collaborations! She’s secured a feature on the upcoming Rihanna comeback album! YEP!
Now that this is official, we can move on to Queen Beyonce! This is just people connecting dots, but I think this may be in the works. Jay-Z linked with Megan recently at a Puma event and it was clear that they had some chemistry. Business chemistry! The main reason this Beyonce rumor has started is because both Meg and Bey are from Houston! Beyonce isn’t an energy vampire, but she is known to collaborate with a hot star or two (see Nicki).
(AllHipHop News) Jussie Smollett has insisted “every iota” of his account of being the victim of a racist, anti-gay attack in Chicago is true.
The “Empire” actor was indicted on 16 counts after it was alleged he had staged a hate attack on himself for publicity, and he was later charged by police with disorderly conduct and filing a false police report. However, he walked free from custody on March 26, after all charges against him were dropped.
“Regardless of what is said by the city, every iota of information Jussie Smollett has stated has been fully corroborated by the police documents,” a spokesperson for the actor, who played Jamal Lyon for five seasons on the Fox hip-hop drama, said in a statement.
“Not documents from his PR or legal team but documents generated by the very people who continuously claim it as fact that he is guilty,” insists the rep, before adding. “But this requires people to look at the actual evidence which nobody seems to want to do.”
According to the NFL, Roc Nation rappers Meek Mill and Rapsody will help kick-off the league’s 100th season this September.
Meek Mill, Rapsody and Meghan Trainor are the first artists announced to be associated with the NFL’s “Inspire Change” initiative, which Jay-Z is heading up.
On September 5th, Meek Mill will headline a concert just before the Green Bay/Chicago game at Grant Park in Chicago.
The NFL will also host a “Kickoff Experience” with EA Sports, which will feature legends like Jim McMahon, Matt Forte, Michael Vick, Chad Johnson and Charles Tillman on hand to sign autographs at the free event.
There will also be a huge watch party in Grant Park, for fans who cannot make the game inside the stadium.
The NFL’s 100 season is slated to open on Thursday, September 5 in a portion of Meek and Meghan Trainor’s performance will be simulcast during the 40-minute pregame show on CBS.
(AllHipHop News) Cardi B hit back at fans of rapper Travis Scott who attacked her for scooping the Best Rap Album at the 2019 Grammy Awards.
Travis’ documentary “Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly” debuted on Netflix on Wednesday and showed the “Wake Up” star looking crestfallen as the “Bodak Yellow” rapper collected the Grammy for her debut Invasion Of Privacy at the ceremony in February.
While the Recording Academy deemed the star worthy of the accolade, fans of 28-year-old Travis took to Twitter to complain that it should have gone to his album Astroworld – prompting Cardi to call out the haters.
I wasn’t even thinking of winning or even the Grammies. All I can think about was …everybody is disappointed in me,am I still going to have a career after this baby ? Is this album going to make me or break me ? I need to finish before I start showing .
“On my album I showed different sides of me. From my intro talking about my pass. To living my best life inspiring people,” she shared, pointing out she recorded the collection while she was pregnant. “I wasn’t even thinking of winning or even the Grammies. All I can think about was… everybody is disappointed in me, am I still going to have a career after this baby? Is this album going to make me or break me? I need to finish before I start showing.
“So when I won a Grammy for it I didn’t have no words to say but when I went home I started reminiscing on what I went thru during that period I was like YEA B##CH YOU DESERVE THIS S##T !…”
The star went on to honor the late Nipsey Hussle, who she says congratulated her and told her it was “YOUR TIME,” and took a final swipe at the trolls for “killin the vibes.”
Ya some grown ass men talking about dragging cardi cause I won a award for a bomb ass album .Mind you I myself promoted astroworld on my page when it came out and have a good relationship wit trav while ya some small dick men talking bout draggginh a girl . https://t.co/8ad0TpRwtO
“Ya some grown a## men talking about dragging cardi cause I won a award for a bomb a## album,” the I Like It star raged. “Mind you I myself promoted astroworld on my page when it came out and have a good relationship wit trav while ya some small d##k men talking bout dragggin a girl.”
(AllHipHop News) Baltimore has been at the forefront of trash talk with Donald Trump, but Felicia “Snoop” Pearson has a challenge for the president to put his hurtful words into action.
Pearson, a Baltimore native, was born prematurely to a pair of incarcerated drug addicts, but that did not stop her. She rose to fame and acclaim due to her portrayal of a drug dealer on “The Wire,” an HBO show widely considered to be the best show ever.
However, Trump and Baltimore Congressman Elijah Cummings became embroiled in a war of words over social media that resulted in mudslinging. Trump said that the city was a “disgusting, rat and rodent-infested mess.” Like Cummings, Snoop abhors the comments but has also stated that she welcomes the president to help her in improving conditions in the city.
To charge the president with moving from rhetoric to actionable moves, Snoop has invited him to her first annual “Snoop’s Celebrity Shoot Hoops Not Guns” event. The affair takes place this Saturday (August 31) at the Dome in Baltimore.
Snoop, a fierce activist, exclusively told AllHipHop why she wants Trump to come to her event, among the people, and why she does not agree with the bad-mouthing of Baltimore.
My priority right now is to be an agent of consistent and continuous positive change and provide solutions for my community of Baltimore. I want my efforts to resonate across the nation and make a lasting impact. People are hurting, especially black & brown in urban areas. Instead of talking about our city, help us. The comments of the President frustrated me and so many others. I’m not here to bash him for what he said but to let him know, we are in dire need and welcome his help to fix what is broken. I am extending a formal invite to you President Trump to come to my event Saturday, August 31st at the Dome in Baltimore from 2-7pm. It’s the first annual “Snoop’s Celebrity Shoot Hoops Not Guns” event where my team and I are inviting the community to enjoy a day of food and fun.
We are also giving out free school supplies to all in need. I am doing this in conjunction with Baltimore City Recreation Department and DTLR.
Pastor Darrell Scott from the President’s Executive Transition Team through my publicist Alvina Alston, has been working with me to get the President to the city and I’m told by Pastor Scott who works very closely with him that the President is very interested in coming! So I’m very grateful for his willingness to come and I am anticipating great things to transpire from our collaboration.
No matter who I voted for or whom any of us support at the end of the day, we all should be able to put our differences aside and come together for a common cause and greatly benefit those who matter most and that’s those impacted by gun violence, drugs and so many other shortcomings in our communities.
(AllHipHop News) Future is offering fans the chance to win a $2,000 scholarship at each stop on his and Meek Mill’s “Legendary Nights Tour.”
Fans can win $2,000 towards their education, a pair of tickets to the show in their college town, and a special-edition sweatshirt by penning a 500-word essay entitled “How Receiving This Scholarship Would Be a Dream Come True.”
The scholarships will be funded by Future’s Free Wishes Foundation, the non-profit the rapper founded to help “engage, encourage and empower youth and seniors in marginalized communities.”
Entrants must also supply their Instagram handle, phone number, copy of active student identification, the name of their college, and contact details for its financial aid office.
The deadline for entries at each stop is noon the day before his show in each city.
(AllHiphop Rumors) Megan Thee Stallion is THE it girl. And she gets it poppin’ from East to West to South! And with Fabolous being a single man now, she got him out in the streets! Check out their interaction: Meg was definitely in charge!
That was cute (the Megan part)! By the way, the AllHipHop Team caught Megan at the VMAs and she got it poppin poppin….like sell yo’ soul poppin!
Got damn! They are now going in on Lil Baby with such fervor and regularity, he may never recover!
This is not to be confused with “Sweet Christmas,” a phrase by Luke Cage.
Jesus Dances With ‘Ye!
The Kappa frat is mad at Chris Brown for stealing their party stroll moves! I don’t know anything about them, but this has been rolling pretty heavily on social media recently.
Well, Beyonce is known to have done the same thing and people were happy. So, what’s the big deal! At least, its not Vanilla Ice and the Alphas!
What A Time To Be Alive 2!?
Rumor has it Drake and. Future are working on a sequel to their highly popular album, WATTBA! That album was a big win for both men and it represented a coming together of the North and the South. This isn’t even new news, but I am just hearing it for the first time. I decided to share since I believe somebody else missed it too!
(AllHipHop News) September 7 marks one year since the loss of Malcolm “Mac Miller” McCormick. The late emcee’s longtime deejay, CLOCKWORKDJ, is hosting a benefit in Penn Hills, Pennsylvania in honor of his friend.
According to a press release, Karen and Mark McCormick support the charitable affair. Donations will go to the Mac Miller Fund with Chinga Chang Records contributing $19.92 for every $1 donated by attendees.
Rabbi Yisroel Altein of Chabbad Pittsburgh will present a short incantation during the vigil. Miller’s live performances and videos will be screened as well. Chinga Chang is hoping the event becomes an annual celebration of Malcolm McCormick’s life and music.
A separate fan-organized commemoration was set to take place at Pittsburgh’s Blue Slide Park on the 7th. However, lack of permits reportedly forced that gathering to be moved to September 6. Chinga Chang founder Dan Herman put together the Penn Hills memorial as a way for Mac Miller devotees traveling from other cities to still meet together on the day of his death.
The Mac Miller benefit is scheduled for September 7 at The Spot Etc. The Mac Miller Fund supports programming, resources, and opportunities to youth from underserved communities.
Before his passing, Mac Miller released Blue Slide Park, Watching Movies with the Sound Off, GO:OD AM, The Divine Feminine, and Swimming. His breakout mixtape, K.I.D.S., will become available on streaming services for the first time later this year.
