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Michael B. Jordan Talks Listening To 2Pac For ‘Black Panther’ Role

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Black Panther hits theaters tonight. The cast of the highly anticipated Marvel production has been making the media rounds to promote the movie.

Michael B. Jordan appears in the film as Erik “Killmonger” Stevens, the main antagonist. During an interview with Beats 1’s Ebro Darden, the New Jersey native talked about using music by Tupac Shakur to prepare for the character.

“I was listening to a lot of Pac,” revealed Jordan. “And honestly just spending a lot of time by myself you know I’m saying. This cat you know Killmonger had everything kind of taken away from him. He was kind of forced to be in isolation with this thing he knew but didn’t have anybody to really talk to about it and couldn’t really get there.”

The 31-year-old actor continued, “So for me to try to build up that frustration or what it feels like to have that and not be able to say nothing, but just also I feel like certain characters’ background directly affects their agenda, where they’re going with what they want.”

Travis Scott was another Hip Hop artist that inspired Jordan’s performance in Black Panther. He also discussed listening to speeches by Huey P. Newton, Fred Hampton, Marcus Garvey, and Malcolm X.

“I’m not saying just because you’re pro-black doesn’t mean your ‘anti’ anything,” said Jordan. “So I needed to get in a certain mind-state of how my character was feeling so I can get everybody else to know how he feels. I needed that and for me I was studying Magneto. For me, as an artist, the inspiration comes in all forms whether it be fictional or nonfiction. So it’s something that – yeah, I was kind of a little bit all over the place.”

Black Panther: The Album includes contributions from Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Schoolboy Q, 2 Chainz, Khalid, Swae Lee, Vince Staples, Ab-Soul, Anderson .Paak, James Blake, Jay Rock, Future, The Weeknd, and more. But which record from the soundtrack is Michael B. Jordan’s favorite?

“I’m going to go with [SOB X RBE’s] ‘Paramedic!’ because that’s one of Killmonger’s joints,” offered Jordan.

Kanye West Settles Lawsuit Over Canceled “Saint Pablo Tour” Dates

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Back in 2016, Kanye West was forced to cancel dates of his “Saint Pablo Tour” following several public meltdowns. The Lloyd’s of London insurance company refused to pay out for the scrapped concerts which led to West’s Very Good Touring suing the insurer for $10 million.

Rolling Stone reports West and Lloyd’s have settled the suit. Howard King, the attorney for Very Good Touring, said, “The dispute has been amicably resolved.”

After canceling those “Saint Pablo Tour” shows, Kanye was hospitalized for mental health treatment. There was also speculation early last year that the Hip Hop star was considering going back out on the road to complete the musical trek.

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Meek Mill Files Appeal Petition Over Cop’s Alleged False Testimony

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Meek Mill’s legal team is working hard to get their client out of prison. The latest attempt comes in the form of a Post-Conviction Relief Act petition.

According to Billboard, lawyers are requesting Meek’s release on bond or dismissal of the charges because of a report that Philadelphia police officer Reginald V. Graham allegedly gave false testimony at the rapper’s 2008 trial. Graham’s name was supposedly on a District Attorney Office’s list of cops known to lie in court and abuse suspects.

Meek (born Robert Williams) was arrested by Graham in 2007 on drug and gun charges. The now-retired officer took the stand and claimed an informant purchased crack from Meek, but no physical evidence was presented at trial to corroborate his account.

The petition also cites sworn affidavits from former Philadelphia police officers Jerold Gibson and Jeffrey Walker. Gibson was present during Meek’s 2007 arrest, and he disputes large parts of Graham’s testimony. Walker stated that Graham’s arrest warrant for Williams “bears the hallmarks of a fraudulent affidavit, written to manufacture probable cause for the search warrant.”

Meek Mill is currently serving 2-4 years for probation violation, a charge that is an extension of the original ’08 conviction. The “R.I.C.O.” rhymer was incarcerated in 2017 for illegally riding a motor bike in New York City.

Eric B & Rakim’s Twitter Page Deletes Tweets Criticizing Modern Rap

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) This week, Eric B & Rakim’s verified Twitter account felt the need to express feelings about the state of modern rap. The legendary Hip Hop group sent out two specific tweets about the “tragic” fall of the genre.

“You are now witnessing the devolution of rap music. The death of poetry and smoothness, they use this. The absence of a message. The inability to create meaningful change through words and verses, but the worse is, they don’t even know they hurt this artful purpose, it’s tragic,” posted the Paid in Full album creators.

Then on Wednesday, the account returned to the platform to add, “You need to look real close at this previous tweet that’s reached almost 1 million people already and see what you read. It says ‘rap’ not ‘hip hop.’ If you don’t know the difference, you can’t make a difference. #KNOWtheLEDGE”

However, both tweets have now been deleted from the social media site. There was no explanation given for why the posts were removed, but the message did spark lively internet debates about current rap music.

#CrownWakanda: How Black Panther Went From Movie To Movement

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: Features

(AllHipHop Features) Young people, blerds and others will be bestowed with the opportunity to see Marvel’s Black Panther at Brooklyn’s famous Alamo Drafthouse Cinema.The event – presented by FanBros, Black Nerd Girls, Universal Fan Con, BLERDSMeet – kicks off #CrownWakanda. The screening, a glamous affair, that represents the entire African diaspora from traditional garments to Afrofuturism. Underneath it all,the BK NAACP will host a series of STEM events for youth. Expect to see cosplay, but also discussions around larger topics of community, technology, science and of course the themes within the Black Panther.

For more information, visit: crownwakanda.eventbrite.com.

AllHipHop interviewed Tatiana King Jones (aka The Grand Duchess of Tech) of Fanbros to talk about Black Panther and the Crown Wakanda movement.

AllHipHop.com: Why is this movie so important, both as a pop culture event and within the MCU?

Tatiana King Jones: Black Panther, on the most basic level, is a continuation of the MCU story which started with Black Panther’s introduction in Civil War. What you will learn in Black Panther will provide a direct lead in to May 2018’s Infinity War. Infinity War is absolutely huge as it shows all the Marvel heroes we’ve met over the last 10+ years (and some surprises/new characters) heading up against one of the most ultimate villains, Thanos. Black Panther is the first time you’ll see the character of the same name completely in his element of his country of Wakanda and for the first time get to see on-screen in live action what Wakanda looks like, how he gets his powers, all the important people that will have an impact on this story and future stories and how the world of Black Panther ties into the greater MCU

AllHipHop.com: Why is it important to Black people, particularly African Americans, in your view?

Tatiana King Jones: From a much more complex level, Black Panther goes beyond the figurative and literally represents a huge Marvel mainstream character on screen that is black and has the full financial, promotional, and technical weight and expertise of Marvel/Disney. With the exception of Spawn and Blade in the 90s/early 2000s, it’s essentially unheard of to have a black-actor led superhero movie. And there’s already a 1-2 generations beyond the aforementioned films that a great deal of people never even heard of–so Black Panther will be the first time they see powerful black male and female heroes on screen to this incredible magnitude. That’s absolutely necessary as many times people don’t believe they can be or achieve something until they see it–until they can see themselves.

Within the film industry we’re already grossly underrepresented in just about all the different genres (fantasy, sci-fi, action, drama, etc.) so it really matters that this film has finally arrived. It’s also a film that is helmed both in front of and behind the camera by majority black crew, cast, and production. It’s inception in a way–the film is feature a self-sustaining, never colonized country of Wakanda and the production of the film reflects that (costume design, director, writers, actors, etc.). Black Panther represents one of the many heights that can be attained when black people are allowed to shine and reflect their full glory upon the world without interference. And quite simply Black Panther is bad ass, is smarter than Tony Stark (his sister Shuri is smarter than anyone on the planet in the MCU [confirmed by Marvel], Wakanda is richest and most technologically advanced, and on and on—there’s nothing (in superhero/Marvel sense) that has been shown that feature black people, and really, the greater African diaspora, in this way. African Americans particularly have been deprived of this (in the mainstream) so its incredibly important to all of us on an emotional, social, mental, and entertainment level.

AllHipHop.com: What, if any, has been the back lash. I’ve heard the standard, “If there was a movie called White Panther…” comments recently.

Tatiana King Jones: The back lash seems to come from misguided people who don’t understand business, social constructs of black people, and basic logic. The idea of “White Panther” or “White Entertainment Television” (to use another analogy) relies on false premise that properties that feature or target Black people are created to be exclusionary. To the contrary, these spaces were/are created to be inclusionary of a group of people that have systematically been ignored or oppressed despite their very existence.

Plus there is literally no need for “white entertainment television”–W.E.T. is every channel, every movie, etc. as the social “default” (in America) has been cis-het white males (which has spread across the world via a combination of white supremacy and patriarchy). They have always had these spaces. It’s Black people and other people of color who lacked these spaces. As for Black Panther itself that’s literally as he was created–an African man who’s power story revolves around a panther god. So any comments like what you mentioned to me are ridiculous, unfounded, and hold no real weight. And it just sounds like a bunch of haters.

AllHipHop.com: Why do you feel this movie has sold so well, even though its not out?

Tatiana King Jones: This movie actually already has thousands of sold out viewings in theaters across the country and in some areas overseas. Literally the day the tickets went on sale to the general public, Lupita Nyong’o tweeted that she couldn’t get a ticket–and she’s in the movie. So when you say “sold out” I’m not 100% what that means…there’s always going to be a showing or two where people may still be able to get in (maybe midday matinee where most people are still at work), but essentially all the premiere and primetime weekend stuff is a done deal. Plus the movie already broke records as the highest selling Marvel film ever in presales. And as far as sales tracking, as of Jan 31st its expected to make $100-$120M opening weekend. That was 2 weeks ago with tickets still being sold at an exponential rate; so that range is higher.

I feel the movie has sold so well based on what I said previously–that you have a huge contingent of straight up movie go-ers that thing the film looks cool and wants to see what its all about; you have the comic book and Marvel/MCU contingent of fans that are hype to see the next installment in this Phase of MCU films and are fans of the Black Panther characters; black people, especially children, who have never seen any form of black hero (regardless of gender expression) on screen in a live action film, let alone something on this scale. So basically–everyone across ethnicities, age, gender, and interests want to see this movie.

AllHipHop.com: Talk to me about Crown Wakanda and why it is so important.

Tatiana King Jones: Crown Wakanda seeks to use the Black Panther film as a catalyst to further education and empowerment. We’re having a big private screening of the film with red carpet entrance and VIP treatment for our guests. That expanded to hosting a free screening for youth on Feb 16th where they can also enjoy a premium screening experience but with free popcorn and soda. The Brooklyn NAACP provides the opportunity for kids through their youth council program. The “Crown Wakanda Curriculum” as we call it involves a visit to Weeksville Heritage Center to learn about one of the first free-Black communities in America located in what is now modern day Crown Heights, Brooklyn to learn what came before them. They then screen the film and get an opportunity to participate in STEM workshops to “Build Your Own Wakanda”.

They will work with city planners, engineers, and architects to create real city models based on concepts they are taught and the details they’ve learned from their Weeksville tour. We then seek to couple this with a greater understanding of Afrofuturism and how it ties in to the greater African Diaspora–with Black Panther as the inspiration. Our first tour was on Feb 10th. Brooklyn NAACP will host the workshops through March, so we’re using Crown Wakanda as the vehicle to raise money to extend it beyond that time and provide more screening opportunities for more youth. GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/crown-wakanda-curriculum/” /> .

The whole point is to build a self-sustaining vehicle both in Crown Wakanda and the youth we’re looking to influence and inspire. We are completely convinced that once they see Black Panther (we saw it back in January) that their world-view and self-view will change dramatically. So we want to supply them the tools to take their experience beyond a movie watching event and enrich them further.

AllHipHop.com: What made you pick the Weeksville Heritage Center as the location for this event?

Tatiana King Jones: Through discussion and collaboration with Brooklyn NAACP. They identified and expressed the ties Weeksville had to the “Build Your Own Wakanda” initiative so we’re tying in the entertainment aspect. Not enough people (including ourselves) even knew Weeksville existed let alone is right in the middle of Brooklyn–so its important to raise the profile of that space, support it, and teach our youth of what was there before and what is possible now and in the future. Weeksville could have been considered the Wakanda of Brooklyn.

AllHipHop.com: Any early feedback from the kids?

Tatiana King Jones: The kids that attended the tour on the 10th were very into visiting Weeksville and asked tons of questions about the community and what it represented. They were also incredibly excited that they get to go to see Black Panther for free. They’re super appreciative of everything and we just want to make a tangible impact in their lives.

AllHipHop.com: Any last words or things you want to add?

Tatiana King Jones: We are appreciative of the overwhelming love and support we’ve already received as well as the partnerships between Brooklyn NAACP, Black Girl Nerds, Universal FanCon, Blerdsmeet and more. We’ve even partnered with several groups in St. Kitts and Nevins ( Market Street Community Development Group) to help them also send youth to see the movie for free, as well as help them develop curriculum. Crown Wakanda started as a response to jokes about people “dressing up like they’re in Coming to America” and evolved into spreading upliftment and empowerment within the black community by the black community. We seek to introduce and reconnect African Americans to the greater African Diaspora.

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By: Baby_blingCategory: Uncategorized

2017 Hip Hop Artist On The Rise, Rapidly Gaining The Streets, Radios, & Internet. NEXT TO BLOW WITHOUT A MAJOR DEAL. Gearing Up For His 2 Solo LP’s “INDUSTRY UNDER FIRE” is his long awaited debut followed by “52Barz: Im Coming” set to be sophomore follow up 2018 Global Hip Hop Industry Icon and Master Of Ceremonies “Just Winning” Award. Steve Lobel (Currently managing mega-multi-platinum producer Scott. Storch) as well as 2018 Hip Hop Artist On The Rise, Rapidly Gaining The Streets, Radios, & Internet. NEXT TO BLOW WITHOUT A MAJOR DEAL. Gearing Up For His 2 Solo LP’s “INDUSTRY UNDER FIRE” is his long awaited debut followed by “52Barz: Im Coming” set to be sophomore follow up #KOBE #RETIRED #SO#BLING #COULD #SHINE #IAMHIPHOP

[NEW MUSIC] Eric Bellinger – “Valentine”

By: Infoechoingsoundz-netCategory: Music

“Valentine” is the track you want to play for your significant other, lover or that special someone you haven’t had the chance to express your feelings to yet. “Valentine” will say all the right things for you so make sure you take a listen and play it as loud ​on your surround sound this V-Day.

Take a listen to Eric Bellinger’s “Valentine” out NOW on iTunes! And make sure to check out the visual for “Goat 2.0.”

How To Act: “Black Panther Movie Rules of Engagement”

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: Opinion

What’s up Super Friends?!!

I know you are probably thinking “Why is he writing about the Black Panther…isn’t he a DJ?”. Yes it is but I’m no ordinary DJ you mere mortals. I am NYC resident Superhero DJ, Jon Quick, of WBLS 107.5 (check me out on the Mix at Six w/Deja Vu – my first shameless plug) so I get to also write about all things having to do with superheroes, especially the ones who look like me, if I choose to do so. What’s about to happen on February 16 will be a paradigm shift of comic book movie culture! With that being said we, the black superhero fan base, need to make sure that our novice brothers and sisters follow a certain code of conduct in regards to the Black Panther Movie release! Please adhere to the following “Rules of Engagement” and I promise we, as a community, will enjoy one of the most glorious days of our existence!

BLACK PANTHER MOVIE RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

1. Shut the hell up black people. I TRULY LOVE my brothers and sisters but this ain’t the film for your ass to be showing
out with Cousin JuJu and ‘em! We don’t want you making jokes at the screen and/or trying to give the on screen characters life advice and what not. Be on your best behavior. We’re tryin’ to make history damn it!

2. Please read up on the characters before you come to the theater. I don’t want you asking me jack once the movie starts! And don’t you even breathe funny when the Queen Angela Bassett is on the screen. That’s true royalty right there!

3. Dress appropriately. Meaning cosplay characters from the film, African traditional garb, Black Panther tees or at the VERY LEAST ALL BLACK EVERYTHING. No room for lukewarm enthusiasm. I’m sure most of you already have your outfits picked out, which makes me happy. We’d rather you stay home if you can’t abide.

4. Closing credits are a must view! For those of you who’ve never been to a Marvel film, do NOT move until AFTER the final credits. You can thank me later.

5. Go see it OPENING WEEK.

And see it more than once. Very, very important. Again, we trying to make history! If you reside in NYC, you can actually join me and my fellow honorary Wakandans at this Red Carpet event at Magic Johnson Theater in Harlem. Afterparty at Corner Social! (shameless plug but so what).

6. This is NOT the cinema event to arrive on CP time!! Listen I’m not letting you in my row once the movie starts. Don’t play
yourself. The last thing I want to see is a close up of your pelvic area when I’m trying to see the Dora Milaje kick some butt!! Come late and you’ll just have to wait until intermission. (Hint: there is no intermission). Hell at my red carpet premiere event I may just hire bouncers and place them at the entry points of the theater.

7. Support the Marvel Black Panther comic book family before and after the movie.

There are plenty of them on the shelves. Black Panther, Rise of the Black Panther, World of Wakanda etc. Share them with your children. They need to see positive and powerful black characters. Remember- #BlackHeroesMatter

8. (From my Omega frat bruh Mr. Kevin Epps) Get ALL your snacks, drinks, bathroom visits, and “I’m here” calls & texts out of the way BEFORE the lights go down for the preview trailers! Don’t drink too much before the show. We may go NYC club style and say all exits are final so you may have to hold that urge to pee until the final credits!

9. Hire a damn babysitter!

DO NOT BRING CRYING, LOUD ASS INFANTS to the show. I know we are supposed to teach them young but those little boogers will have no idea what the hell ia going on! Leave them with grandma, grandpa or your favorite auntie! I beg of you! 🙏🏿

10. Squeal and scream on Black Panther bootleggers!

If your local bootlegger decides they want to sell this movie please report his ass to the cops and ask he be detained in the most pissy smelling, bed bug infested jail cell for the duration of the weekend. Bootleggers don’t get your black card revoked. Non black bootleggers you WILL have your hood pass REVOKED forever! Seriously.

SPECIAL ADDENDUM: For those of you who have that bad ass credit and therefore cannot pay for tickets online like everybody else in the 21st century normally does PLEASE CHECK YOUR TICKET STUBS as soon as you receive them from the cashier. You have to make sure they gave you the RIGHT TICKETS. We don’t need “Insidious Part 10” going No. 1 at the box office that week by accident!

SPECIAL ADDENDUM 2:

It’s HIGHLY RECOMMMENDED that you learn the lyrics to the first stanza of “Lift Every Voice”. We may be singing that before the previews go on at theaters on opening night. You’ve been warned.

FEEL FREE TO ADD ANY RULE I MAY HAVE OVERLOOKED. SEE YOU AT THE THEATER!

#blackpanther #wakandaforever

Michael B. Jordan Became A Loner To Prepare For “Black Panther” Role

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Actor Michael B. Jordan spent a lot of time alone, listening to speeches by political revolutionaries, as he prepared to portray the villain in the new “Black Panther” movie.

The “Creed” star tackles the role of Erik ‘Killmonger’ Stevens in the action blockbuster, in which his exiled character becomes a black-ops soldier for the U.S. and returns to the fictional African nation of Wakanda to overthrow Chadwick Boseman’s King T’Challa, aka Black Panther.

Michael, who had long been a fan of the Marvel comics the film is based on, decided to isolate himself in the lead up to filming so he could channel the pain and loneliness felt by Killmonger when it was time to shoot.

“I know Erik was very sad, he had a lot of passion, a lot of rage,” he told breakfast show Good Morning America. “He was lonely, so for me, I spent a lot of time by myself, (listening to) a lot of music, a lot of speeches, a lot of historical figures in the past, revolutionaries that I kinda tried to embody the essence (of onscreen)… I just wanted that feeling around me when I was portraying this character.”

The actor also had to prepare for the physical aspect of the job, bulking up with the help of his longtime trainer Corey Calliet – the same fitness expert who whipped Jordan into shape to play the titular boxer in “Creed.”

The 31-year-old packed on at least 15 pounds (6.8 kilograms) of muscle for “Black Panther,” but insists the preparation was easier to handle than what he went through for 2015’s Creed.

“‘Creed’ was tougher because just looking like a fighter… they sacrifice so much, just trying to make weight, and that whole process, was very strenuous,” he shared. “Erik, I wanted to make look physically intimidating. I wanted to be bigger, being the antagonist, ‘villain’; I wanted to look kinda massive onscreen.”

Jordan’s dedication to both the dramatic and physical sides of the role has already paid off – the highly-anticipated movie is poised to break box office records when it is released this week, after becoming the most-tweeted-about film of 2018 so far.

Twitter users worldwide have posted more than five million messages about “Black Panther” on the social media platform, racing ahead of tweets about “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” and “Maze Runner: The Death Cure.”

Migos CULTURE Documentary

By: OnlineCratesCategory: Music

Recently tying The Beatles for the most simultaneous Billboard Hot 100 songs, the Grammy Award-nominated hip-hop group, Migos, has achieved massive success ever since the trio released Culture last year. Now with Culture II debuting at No. 1, Migos has teamed up with TIDAL for an exclusive documentary – C U L T U R E – that reflects on the group’s journey and takes viewers back to where Migos mania first started.

Narrated by Quality Control’s Coach K and Pee, the documentary explores different interpretations of “culture” as it follows Migos and their fans in the hours leading up to the sold-out album release party for Culture. Migos also speak about their genuine relationship with the fans and their experiences with early success.

“A year ago today we released Culture. We knew what we had and we wanted the world to hear it. But we honestly didn’t know what was about to happen. Two million albums sold, 15 million singles later and we still here. What you’re about to watch and experience is the moment where it all happened,” Coach K said.

Recently, Migos delivered a high-energy set at the TIDAL X: Rolling Stone Live show; fans can relive their live-streamed performance here.

Carolina Based Emcee MaDrique Declares “The World Iz Yourz”

By: @FlorenceVazCategory: Music

The new year always brings new talents and Raleigh rap act MaDrique is no exception to the rule. Connecting with fellow D.O.C. Music Group recording artist Donovan McCray, the skilled emcee gracefully glides over some trunk rattling production compliments of Majestik and makes his official debut one to remember.

Listen to the talented trio’s fresh new single and purchase the song via iTunes here.

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6ix9ine Says He Checks In With Nobody, LA OG Spanky Loco Responds!

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Rumors

By Rico Panacea (@RicoPanacea)

(AllHipHop Rumors) Rapper 6ix9ine has been having trouble adjusting to his newfound fame. Issues began after news of his sexual misconduct case became public knowledge.

Things have been tense for the up and coming rapper ever since then. It’s been a rocky road and several incidents have played out through social media.

You have the ** Casanova** standoff that sparked rumors of a potential beef. Those rumors would later be squashed as 6ix9ine and crew denied the beef.

There’s the stage diving incidents where we saw the rapper dive into the crowd only not to be caught. I use the words incidents because this happened during more than one performance.

Next we have the recent issues the rapper had in Minnesota during Super Bowl weekend. One incident resulted from a disagreement with a club promoter that ended in gunshots being fired. In another incident, items would be thrown onstage at the Rapper leading to another altercation.

This isn’t good news as the second incident in Minnesota was said to be due to a no fly zone being issued against 6ix9ine in Minnesota after the first incident.

I say this to say, 6ix9ine has shows scheduled in Los Angeles for NBA All Star weekend and recently took to social media once again to announce that he wouldn’t be checking in.

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** Spanky Loco,** an OG based out of Los Angeles, almost instantly responded to 6ix9ine.

“I’m going to tell you like this. Anytime that I fly out, go out the country, go out the state, go across state, I always check in with my loved ones. I always check in with the natives, I always tap in and tune in with the ones that hold it down. So, by all means, homie, check in with the boy. I see you canceled one show, smart move, but I’m waiting for you in LA. Pull up.,” said Spanky Loco.

Things are already getting tense in LA for 6ix9ine and this is all before All-Star weekend arrives. It’s always respectful to show love to the natives of any town, city, state, and country.*

Wale No Longer With Atlantic Records, Starts New Company!

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Rumors

** By Rico Panacea (@RicoPanacea)**

** (AllHipHop Rumors)** ** Wale** has been out of the news for sometime. In 2017, He released an album and also the rapper has been focused on raising his daughter.

On Tuesday, February 13 Wale released a new single titled “All Star Break Up.” After appearing on Spotify and Apple Music, fans noticed that it was released through ** Maybach Music Group** and ** Every Blue Moon.**

Missing from the credits was Atlantic Records and this led to fans looking for answers. An Atlantic Records spokesman would later confirm that Wale is no longer with the company.

This means that the stylistic rapper is now officially an independent artist again. Every Blue Moon is a record company headed by Wale.

I’m guessing that the company was formed to help the musician maintain control of his music and catalog after the Atlantic Records split.

Since becoming a nationwide star, Wale has released a total of four albums. 2011’s “Ambition” was released through Atlantic Records parent company, Warner Music. However, Wale would go on to release his next three albums through Atlantic Records.

These albums include 2013’s “The Gifted” and 2015’s “The Album About Nothing.” He also released his last album, 2017’s “Shine” through Atlantic Records.*

Dylan St. John Taps Tory Lanez Director Edgar Esteves For “Family”

By: @FlorenceVazCategory: Music
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Dylan St. John teams up with director Edgar Esteves (G-Eazy, Tory Lanez, Russ, Gashi) to bring his Crkd Halo standout “Family” to life on the small screen. Filmed on location in Miami, the video finds the burgeoning NYC vocalist detailing the complexities of lost and found relationships on the road to success. Following a show-stopping TIDAL live streamed performance at ‘The Meadows Festival’ last fall, the visual preps fans for the release of his forthcoming Hybrid project – set to drop this Spring.

Watch the captivating clip and purchase “Family” via iTunes here.

Hoodrich Pablo Juan Joins E.G.D. On “Money Thru The Roof”

By: @FlorenceVazCategory: Music

Last month, Eman Got Dough kicked off the New Year with the Carl Paul-produced cut “Digital Dash.” Today, the talented recording artist connects with Gucci Mane protégé Hoodrich Pablo Juan for his latest leak “Money Thru The Roof.” The auto-tuned infused selection finds the 305 native and 1017 signee trading some cash centered bars over some bouncy instrumentation. 

Give the cohesive collaboration a listen after the break and expect an accompanying visual to follow soon.

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Rock Fans P##### At Reading & Leeds Festivals’ Hip-Hop Filled Line Up

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) British rock fans have expressed their fury over the Reading and Leeds festivals’ hip-hop filled line-up, led by Kendrick Lamar.

The events, which share headliners and are held simultaneously over the same weekend in August, have long had a reputation as the U.K.’s rowdiest rock-focused festivals.

In recent years, organizers have invited a more diverse array of acts, but this year’s line-up, headed by Fall Out Boy, Kendrick, and Kings of Leon, and also featuring the likes of Post Malone, Dua Lipa, Wretch 32, J Hus and Skepta, has not gone down well with fans, many of whom have already paid more than $305 for a ticket.

Criticizing festival bosses’ decision to move away from its rock traditions, one Twitter user wrote, “Just had a glance at Reading and Leeds line up…grime and rap?! Surely this is the death of the festival, of why it existed in the first place for alternative music and real bands.”

Another posting under the name @ElSamino, commented that rap, pop, and R&B fans were well catered for by other events – and was disappointed that festival organizers had missed, “a real chance to set itself apart from the rest.”

Others expressed dismay that they had already paid for their tickets, while one person dramatically added, “Music is officially dead. A festival like Reading and Leeds so well known for its rock music is mostly rap.”

Ticketholders’ disappointment may have been escalated by a rumor that the Arctic Monkeys would play Reading and Leeds as part of their comeback tour, though they are not on the current bill.

Some were happy with the diverse line-up, however, with one Kendrick fan writing on Twitter, “I’ve seen a lot of hate but as someone who likes a range of music, being able to see Kendrick Lamar and (U.S. rockers) Panic at the Disco on the same day is the dream!”

Quron Payne Drops The Visual To His Lady’s Anthem “You’re A Star”

By: @FlorenceVazCategory: Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqr-cyoxdtA&feature=youtu.be

After releasing radio hit “Party and Kick it” Quron Payne keeps the buzz going and drops off an all new visual for his ladies anthem “You’re A Star”. With 7 figure+ stream count and no sign of slowing down, Quron Payne is looking to show us all he is here to stay. In the latest visual Quron shows his date a good time in the heart of Milwaukee. Showcasing that chivalry isn’t dead, he is opening doors, holding hands, and most importantly giving all of his attention to his woman. What starts off as a causal encounter ends up being much more of a cute adventure. Fun in a diner, Roof top confessions and a walks in the park seems like a good time. Let us know what you think and leave a comment below.

Cali Rapper Saweetie Signs to Warner Bros.

By: OnlineCratesCategory: News
https://youtu.be/Wji4b2jjYOk

After arriving with a bang in late 2017, California rapper Saweetie has officially announced she’s signed to her own ICY label imprint in partnership with Artistry Records and Warner Bros. Records. The MC’s buzzing new single“ICY GRL” is available at all digital retailers now.

“You know you have something special when an artist immediately connects in the way SAWEETIE has,” said Tom Corson, COO & Co-Chairman, Warner Bros. Records. “SAWEETIE’s empowering lyrics, street-smart sensibilities and flawless delivery have perfectly collided to make ‘ICY GRL’ a viral sensation and SAWEETIE an artist to champion. Huge thanks to our partner Max Gousse and Warner’s own Eesean Bolden for bringing SAWEETIE to us. We’re thrilled to help bring her unique talent to the masses.”

Born in Santa Clara and raised in Sacramento, the California native attended USC. Initially, she deferred her rap dreams to achieve a degree in Communications before being discovered at a Downtown Los Angeles Puma event by industry vet Max Gousse [Beyoncé, YG, Ty Dolla $ign].

At Gousse’s studio, she recorded her 2017 knockout viral smash “ICY GRL.” Driven by a bulletproof flow and one clever line after another, it racked up 10 million YouTube views in under three weeks and over 5 million Spotify streams and soared to #1 on Musical.ly.

Sherwood Marty – “Day In My Hood” Ft. Lil Baby

By: OnlineCratesCategory: Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=somZei-ZQko&feature=youtu.be

Louisiana’s Sherwood Marty’s Southern rawness garnered him over 1.4 million views for his “Sherwood Baby” music video. Just last month, Sherwood teamed up with breakout Alabama lyricist, OMB Peezy for their joint Young and Reckless mixtape, and this week he dropped his new video with rap sensation Lil Baby for “Day In My Hood.”