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Dr. Umar Johnson Fuels Kobe Bryant Assassination Theories

By: illseed Updated Category: Rumors
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(AllHipHop Rumors) The world is still reeling over the sudden, tragic death of Kobe Bryant, GiGi and seven other people in a crazy helicopter crash. There has been no formal reveal on the deaths yet, but early reports suggest that the fog was too much. The fog was apparently so thick that the police downed their choppers. 

The whole Black nation is talking about Dr. Umar Johnson, the controversial Pan Africanist and psychology master. Well, he came up with a theory that has gotten people in a big ol’ TIZZY! He basically claims that Kobe Bryant was assassinated. How? They messed with his helicopter propellor and it caused the plane to crash. Who did this? He does not specify, but he alludes to the government, the Illuminati, a big pharma company and the NBA. WOW. Look at the video and tell me what you think?

A lot of people are believing this crazy stuff! Not me!

He is going to have to substantiate these claims with more facts and more information than that!!!! But people are believing it! The one that seems somewhat interesting is the notion that the NBA was not pleased that Kobe might be starting a league in China. 

“They did not crash because of the fog—that was an expert pilot. Kobe was sabotaged. Not to mention, Kobe Bryant was engaged in a legal battle with a big pharmaceutical company over the use of the name, ‘Black Mamba.’ You understand me? Radar can see through the fog. Radar can see through the fog. They didn’t crash because of no damn fog and it wasn’t no wind. The propeller was sabotaged.”

Hopefully, Dr. Umar can get to the bottom of this!

Stunna 4 Vegas On ‘Rich Youngin,’ Tour Life & Sourcing Inspiration From Da Baby

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: Features
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(AllHipHop Features) Stunna 4 Vegas recently dropped his latest album, ‘Rich Youngin’ via Billion Dollar Baby Entertainment and Interscope Records. 

The North Carolina rapper even amassed streams in the millions in 24 hours. 

The project is rightfully titled, ‘Rich Youngin,’ as the Salisbury native got rich in six months, and as he has no problem flexing his new lifestyle.

Da Baby’s Billion Dollar Baby protegé has come a long way in a short time as he was also a part of four tours last year. 

Fan-favorites from the project are “Do Dat” and “Change My Life” which features Blac Youngsta.

The project chronicles how Stunna stays on top, and it also boasts additional features from Da Baby, Lil’ Baby, and Offset.

The project is upbeat and energetic, and Stunna injects southern bounce and bop over 808s, keys, and even a saxophone on “R& Beef”. 

AllHipHop sat down with Stunna 4 Vegas during Grammy week to discuss ‘Rich Youngin,’ tour life, working with Da Baby, future endeavors and more. 

AllHipHop: First congrats on the success of ‘Rich Youngin’. I saw that you amassed over 28 million streams in 24 hours. How does that feel?

Stunna 4 Vegas: That feels great. That’s the Spotify streams. I don’t really know all of them/everything. We going crazy right now. ‘Rich Youngin’ out everywhere on all streaming sites. Billion Dollar Baby’s own Stunna 4 Vegas. 2020 we going crazy. It’s the ‘Rich Youngin’ takeover right now though.

AllHipHop: Speaking of ‘Rich Youngin,’ what was it like working with Offset and Blac Youngsta on the project?

Stunna 4 Vegas: A lot of energy, a lot of energy and fun. Almost like working with Baby. I like working with artists and it be genuine.

AllHipHop: So Da Baby signed you after you did that feature with him. Even though he was already kind of bubbling and popping anyway, what was it that made you want to sign with him when the opportunity came about?

Stunna 4 Vegas: When I seen how genuine he was. I knew it wasn’t about a situation. He had my best interest.

AllHipHop: What’s it like working with him?

Stunna 4 Vegas: Amazing. It’s like working next to a superhero for real. Everyone around him will tell you that too. I’m not even exaggerating.

AllHipHop: So are you all ever thinking about doing a joint project together?

Stunna 4 Vegas: For sho’. It’s on the way. Let’s get ‘Rich Youngin’ No.1!

AllHipHop: So you had like four tours last year? How many tours were you on? 

Stunna 4 Vegas: I think you hit it on the head.

AllHipHop: What’s tour life like for Stunna?

Stunna 4 Vegas: Crazy. Energetic. It’s amazing coming from where I come from, doing what I do now is amazing.

AllHipHop: So I’m originally from Charlotte….

Stunna 4 Vegas: I’m not from Charlotte.

AllHipHop: You’re from Salisbury. I know. 704 area. So what is it like seeing North Carolina bubbling right now? Who are some other artists that we should watch out for that you’ve been keeping your ears to as well?

Stunna 4 Vegas: Rich Dunk. Rich Dunk. Come on now. If it ain’t ‘Rich Youngin’, if it aint Baby, it’s Rich Dunk. Billion Dollar Baby invasion.

AllHipHop: So Reel Goats is killing it right now with the visuals. What was your favorite visual to shoot?

Stunna 4 Vegas: I’d say “Change My Life” out right now on Youtube. Shot and directed by Reel Goats featuring Blac Youngsta produced by Bankroll Got it.

AllHipHop: So are you hands-on with any of the visuals?

Stunna 4 Vegas: Yea, for sure for sure. It’s a team effort. I learned that you can’t do none of this without a team. It’s a team effort with a lot of stuff that Billion Dollar Baby Entertainment does.

AllHipHop: Is this your first Grammy week because you know Grammy week is poppin?

Stunna 4 Vegas: For sho’. This is Baby’s first Grammy year. We all do it and he brings us in it all together all time. BET Awards. Hip Hop Awards. It’s my first time seeing a lot of stuff this year.

AllHipHop: So how does it feel to see him nominated for two Grammys this year?

Stunna 4 Vegas: Great. I hope he wins. He deserves it. Don’t nobody deserve it more than him.

AllHipHop: Who are you currently listening to?

Stunna 4 Vegas: I’m listening to ‘Rich Youngin’ right now. It ain’t sh*t else that sounds like that. I might give my ear a little play to Rich Dunk or Baby, but I’m really listening to ‘Rich Youngin’ right now. I ain’t listening to nothing else but that……..I listen to Money Bagg and Roddy Ricch; shout out to them, but I’m listening to ‘Rich Youngin’ out now.

AllHipHop: Who are your top five rappers dead or alive?

Stunna 4 Vegas: Rich Youngin, Da Baby, Rich Dunk, Stunna 4 Vegas, Baby Jesus.

AllHipHop: If your sex life was a movie? What would be the title?

Stunna 4 Vegas: Big 41. No cap. I’m hitting them with that ice on every time.

AllHipHop: What other endeavors are you tapping into? Do you want to have your own label?

Stunna 4 Vegas: I want do what Baby did for me for sho’ to another artist in North Carolina, but I don’t have one in mind.

AllHipHop: What’s next for Stunna?

Stunna 4 Vegas: ‘Rich Youngin’ Tour. Crazy visuals from the ‘Rich Youngin’ project that just dropped. 2020 like I told you at the top, we’re going crazy. It’s all about ‘Rich Youngin’ right now. It’s the takeover. Tour coming soon. If we can, we are going to put out this ‘Rich Youngin’ deluxe.

AllHipHop: What’s your favorite song from the project right now?

Stunna 4 Vegas: I don’t really got a favorite, but if I really had to pick, I’d say “F*cking Up Freestyle” because it was one of the newest ones that I did. The rest of the songs were kind of old to me.

AllHipHop: Who were you influenced by? Who were some of your biggest influences growing up?

Stunna 4 Vegas: Down south music was probably the biggest influence, but if I say an influence that made me want to get serious and taking rapping serious was Da Baby after we did the feature for sure.

Pastor Troy Sparks War With Lil Nas X Over Gay Encounter At Applebee’s

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Rap star Lil Nas X has found himself in an unlikely feud with hip-hop veteran Pastor Troy.

The beef started earlier this morning when Pastor Troy took to Instagram to air out his grievances with the Grammys.

The organization has been under fire over the past few weeks as rappers like Chuck D., Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Tyler, the Creator criticized the organization over its lack of transparency and diversity.

Pastor Troy, who has released 29 full-length albums during his 20-year career, decided to diss the Grammys.

The “No Play In G.A.” rapper chose to call out Lil Nas X, who won two awards and headlined a star-studded rendition of his hit country rap song, “Old Town Road” during the 62nd annual show.

Lil Nas X decided to wear a bright pink suit trimmed in gold, over a see through mesh shirt, with a pink matching cowboy hat and boots to match.

Troy, who has worked with Lil Jon, Ludacris, Rasheeda and others, was even more enraged when he had to watch two men kissing while he was eating with his young son.

“Welp, Guess I won’t be winning a GRAMMY…If this what I gotta wear. They love to push this s### on Our Kids!! The other day @applebees had some punks kissing and laughing eating mozzarella sticks. First Thing My 14 yr old Son said was, ‘F**** Applebee’s’ And It Brought Joy to My Heart!!” Pastor Troy said.

“He sees it…their agenda to take the masculinity from Men, Black Men Especially. Some may say, ‘He Making Money!!’ Rupaul do too, but I ain’t bumping his CD!!! Integrity is Priceless. Y’all Better open that 3rd Eye and let your Sons Know What Is Real…Or They Ass Gone Be Headed Down That Old Town Road Foreal!!~P.T.

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Pastor Troy’s bold post started trending on Twitter this afternoon and the controversy caught Lil Nas X’s attention.

Lil Nas X retweeted a post about featuring Pastor Troy’s comments with a simple reply: “damn i look good in that pic on god.”

Lil Troy’s Instagram page has been flooded with angry comments from Lil Nas X’s fans, but the Atlanta rap legend continued to clown the “Old Town Road” star’s fans.

“It worked. It worked perfectly. Cause now all these f##gots on my page wanna fight me. See, that’s that male aggression coming back out ya. It’s in ya, you just gotta let it hang out.”

Kash Doll Celebrates Women In Hip Hop & Talks Hanging Out With Lil Kim At Billboard Power 100

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: Features
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(AllHipHop Features) Billboard’s annual Power 100 Event was held at Neuehouse in Hollywood on Thursday.

The official Grammy week celebration in conjunction with the unveiling of the 2020 Power 100 list that featured the Executive of the Year & Decade as well as the Visionary of the Year honoree. 

With the Power 100, Billboard use to rank 100 music industry professionals for their work in the various areas of the music industry that helped catapult artists to the top of the charts.

Instead of ranking these executives, Billboard now puts together a list of honorees. The list included Lyor Cohen (YouTube’s Global Head of Music), Roc Nation’s Jay-Z (Chairman), Desiree Perez (CEO), Jay Brown (Vice Chairman), Quality Control’s CEO Pierre “P” Thomas and COO Kevin “Coach K” Lee.

Billboard’s Editorial Director, Hannah Karp, explained the reason for the change and the company’s new mission to inspire a generation of new music business executives where leadership is honored and not just leverage. 

Billboard wants to inspire various execs so that they can continue to compile such honoree lists.

As music industry veterans and industry newcomers made up those in attendance, The legendary Clive Davis made an appearance to present the Clive Davis Visionary Award to Atlantic Records’ CEO Craig Kallman and COO Julie Greenwald.

Before the movers and shakers of the music industry were honored, AllHipHop caught up with the one-and-only Kash Doll to discuss her Grammy Week, ‘Stacked’ album, time spent with Lil Kim and more.

AllHipHop: How did it feel to drop ‘Stacked’ last year?

Kash Doll: I had to get that load off. I had to let it out. It was built up inside of me so long, so I feel lighter. I feel free. I let it all out, so I feel amazing.

AllHipHop: What brought about that Lil’ Ru Sample?

Kash Doll: You know I get a little nasty.

AllHipHop: I feel like you really support everybody. You aren’t in drama, and you empower other females. We saw you with the Queen Bee. What was that like being with Lil Kim the other night?

Kash Doll: Amazing. She’s such a beautiful person. She’s an icon. She’s a legend. Being around her; she embraced me. She was kicking it with me, telling me things. We shared secrets. I don’t know; it was just like being with my big sister I never had.

AllHipHop: How does it feel seeing so many females dominating Hip Hop right now?

Kash Doll: It feels like this is how it’s supposed to be. It reminds me of the era when she was out, the Brat was out, Missy Elliott, Queen Latifah, Left Eye, Eve. I miss that. I’m just happy it’s back.

AllHipHop: Who are you must excited to see at the 62nd Grammy Awards?

Kash Doll: Who all is going to be here?

AllHipHop: They have the Nipsey tribute.

Kash Doll: Oh I’m ready to see the Nipsey tribute!

AllHipHop: We have some good people nominated. We have Meek, we got Da Baby etc.

Kash Doll: I gotta see Meek. He’s from the streets, and he’s been at it for a long time. I respect that. I can’t wait to see it.

AllHipHop: Lastly, what’s next for Kash?

Kash Doll: You’ll see. You know I don’t talk about it. I do it. Period. 

Vanessa Bryant Pays Tribute To Kobe And Gianna With Touching Photo

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Kobe Bryant’s wife Vanessa has acknowledged the death of the NBA superstar and their 13-year-old daughter Gianna in a subtle, yet lovingly way.

Kobe and his daughter died along with seven other people on Sunday (January 26th), when their helicopter encountered dense fog and crashed into the side of a mountain Calabasas, California.

Although she has not released a formal statement, Vanessa updated her IG profile picture with a photo of Kobe hugging Gianna.

Kobe’s death has sparked an outpouring of grief around the world and celebrities and fans alike have been memorializing the pair on Instagram.

According to Shaq, he plans on turning his annual Super Bowl party into a celebration for Kobe this year, and he’s going to donate all of the proceeds to families of the seven other people who died in the tragic crash with Kobe and Gianna.

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Anthony Hamilton Shares Favorite Diddy Moment & Top 5 Favorite Rappers At Pre-Grammy Gala.

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavis Updated Category: Features
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(AllHipHop Features) The Recording Academy and Clive Davis honored music executive, entrepreneur, and three-time Grammy award-winning Sean “Diddy” Combs with the coveted GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Award at Clive Davis’ and the Recording Academy’s Pre-GRAMMY Gala. 

The gala is one of the most prestigious events of the music industry, and it hosted top music executives, entertainment industry leaders, politicians as well as other notable figures.

Prior to Diddy accepting his Salute To Industry Icons Award, he was tributed with a Bad Boy medley performance that included Faith Evans, Lil Kim, Ma$e, Carl Thomas, and Combs’ son, King Combs.

The energy in the room and on the stage was infectious as the artists ran through a number of Bad Boy Records’ classics.

Combs soon danced his way to the stage to accept his award. He gave a speech that thanked many execs, friends, family members, and peers that were instrumental to his success and his journey. He also shared several classic anecdotes that chronicled some of his unique music-related career experiences such as working with the Notorious B.I.G., Jodeci, and Usher. 

The Pre-GRAMMY Gala saw performances from Beck, Santana, Ryan Tedder, Miguel, Chance the Rapper, Adrienne Warren, Khalid, Brandi Carlile, Cyndi Lauper, John Legend, Faith Evans, Ma$e, Lil’ Kim, Carl Thomas, King Combs, Andy Vargas, Wyclef Jean, and Cynthia Erivo.

Notable guests in attendance included Beyonce and Jay-Z, Jamie Foxx, Berry Gordy, Janet Jackson, Naomi Campbell, Nas, Cardi B, Offset, Timbaland, Quincy Jones,  21 Savage,  Alexander Wang, Anderson .Paak, Bebe Rexha, Ben Platt, Billy Porter, Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, Daniel Caesar, Dan Smyers, Darren Criss, Deborah Cox, Diane Warren, Dua Lipa, Ella Mai, Faith Evans, G-Eazy, Hailee Steinfeld, Nancy Pelosi, Jack Antonoff, Jessie J, Joshua Bell, Kenny G, Kygo, Lana Del Rey, Lang Lang, Luis Fonsi, Ozzy Sharon, and Kelly Osbourne, Pete Wentz, Rita Wilson, Robert Kraft, Shay Mooney, Smokey Robinson, Tamron Hall, Tommy Mottola, Tracey Ullman, Trevor Noah, Tyrese Gibson, Usher, Weird Al Yankovic, Wiz Khalifa, and more.

The Pre-GRAMMY Gala has been a longstanding illustrious event that has honored luminaries for their contributions to music through the Recording Academy’s GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons Award. Jay-Z, Clarence Avant, L.A. Reid, and Berry Gordy are among previous honorees.

Before all of the action, AllHipHop caught up with Anthony Hamilton to discuss his favorite Diddy moment, his top 5 favorite rappers, and his new projects.

AllHipHop: We are at the 2020 Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala. Puff is being honored tonight. What’s your favorite Diddy moment, song he produced, [or] lyric?

Anthony Hamilton: You know I was signed to Uptown, so I’ve seen a lot of great Diddy moments. My favorite moment was when he introduced Jodeci to the world and Mary J. Blige. That’s [Jodeci] Charlotte, North Carolina, my hometown, so I’m excited to honor him for allowing Charlotte to be what we are now.

AllHipHop: What’s next for Anthony?

Anthony Hamilton: You know what, I just did a movie called ‘Influence’. Carl Webber is a great writer. I just put out a book called ‘Conbread, Fish’n Collard Greens’ that goes into the journey of me and behind the music, and I’m working on a new album. I just got off the phone yesterday with Neyo. So I’m excited about that. But I have some songs man from 9th Wonder and Rick Ross.

AllHipHop: Lastly, [who are your] top 5 rappers dead or alive?

Anthony Hamilton: Kendrick Lamar, Run-D.M.C, Rakim, Nas, Da Baby. 

EXCLUSIVE: 2 Chainz Claims Beaten Photographer Milking Lawsuit

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Exclusives
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(AllHipHop News) 2 Chainz’s battle with a photographer over nasty beatdown just won’t go away.

The rapper is trying to stop a photographer named Richard Capak from dragging his management company Street Execs into a lawsuit over claims the cameraman was punched by his “bodyguard.”

R.J. Capak alleges he was beaten up for snapping pictures of 2 Chainz in a wheelchair, as he arrived at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City just before a taping of “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” in October of 2018.

2 Chainz’s bodyguard Rory Smith pleaded guilty to the assault in May of 2018 and admitted the rap star had nothing to do with the altercation, but Capak still sued the rapper over the assault.

Now the Atlanta rapper claims Capak is trying to milk the lawsuit by attempting to attach his management company Street Execs to the claim.

“[Capak’s] motion seeks to add new defendant to a case that’s been pending for over two years, where it would be highly prejudicial to [2 Chainz] to add a party now,” 2 Chainz’ lawyer Peter D. Raymond said.

2 Chainz’s lawyer said Capak’s motion to add Street Execs to the complaint is a “futile” effort to keep 2 Chainz involved in a lawsuit when legally, he should be dismissed.

Street Execs’ business manager Karol Russell has also denied the business ever employed Rory Smith as security and no contract exists between the rap star’s associate and the management company.

2 Chainz is asking a judge to dismiss him from the case insisting he didn’t instruct Smith to pummel Capak. He’s also asking the judge to deny Capak’s request to add Street Execs to the lawsuit. 

Run-DMC May Release Lost Record With Kobe Bryant

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Kobe Bryant’s death has inspired Run-DMC star Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons to trawl through his music archives to find tracks the rap trio recorded with the basketball legend.

The rap icon has revealed his group and Kobe hit the studio together to record an Adidas track many years ago, but the project fell apart before they had anything concrete to release.

Now, as the world mourns the death of the sports superstar, he wants to find the music.

“I gotta go through the files and see where it’s at,” he tells Today, hinting he could release some of the lost recordings.

Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna died along with 7 other people in a helicopter accident on January 26th. 

Kanye West Bringing The Gospel To Super Bowl LIV

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Kanye West will be kicking off Super Bowl Sunday (February 2) with a spiritual experience in Miami, Florida.

The “Stronger” hitmaker announced he’ll be staging his weekly Sunday Service before the big game on Twitter, revealing the event will start at 11am at the FPL Solar Amphitheater at Bayfront Park – near the site of the Super Bowl.

It will mark West’s first return to Miami since he debuted his opera, “Mary,” as part of the city’s Art Basel festival last month.

The Super Bowl – between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs – starts at 6: 30 pm local time, with Demi Lovato singing the National Anthem and Jennifer Lopez and Shakira providing the half-time entertainment. 

Mendeecees Is Now A Free Man!

By: Simone Grant Updated Category: Rumors
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If you’re an avid viewer of Love & Hip Hop than you know the backstory about Yandy Smith and Mendeecees. 

The couple have been L&HH season regulars. We’ve seen them get married, have children, and watched the whole process of him getting indicted on drug trafficking charges and sentenced to 8 years in jail. 

Harris took a plea deal where he had to admit he distributed and possessed heroin and cocaine.

The 41-year-old has been incarcerated since December 2015 and after four long years, he is now a free man. 

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On this season of L&HH , Mendeecees calls Yandy to tell her that he will be released soon. This was more than likely filmed a few months ago and the process of getting released more than likely takes that time. 

Bud Light Asks Fans To Help Select Super Bowl Commercial Featuring Post Malone

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Today, Bud Light unveiled two new spots featuring Bud Light Seltzer and Grammy-nominated recording artist Post Malone. The Anheuser-Busch alcoholic beverage brand wants Posty’s fans to choose which ad will air during the Big Game on Sunday.

“It feels cool to be in a Bud Light commercial, especially a Bud Light Super Bowl commercial, which is a huge deal,” said Post Malone. “I just love the taste and the camaraderie. So it’s a real honor and blessing for me to be able to be a part of such a big moment.”

Between January 29 and January 30, consumers can visit Bud Light social network channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram) to share their thoughts on “#PostyStore” and “#PostyBar.” Those social media users will help the company decide which advertisement will be the official in-game commercial for Super Bowl LIV.

“We are so fortunate to have two great Super Bowl spots this year, but only have room for one. We love this year’s Super Bowl campaign because not only does it feature our brand’s biggest fan, Post Malone, but we’re also giving people a chance to help us choose which spot to air,” said Andy Goeler, VP of Marketing for Bud Light. 

Goeler added, “Bud Light Seltzer offers another easy-drinking option that aligns with what our fans know, love and expect from Bud Light. We’re thrilled with the consumer response on the product so far and are excited to bring it to the Super Bowl stage with Post. The situation that plays out in Post’s head is one that many consumers might have too, but don’t worry, just like Post, you can get both Bud Light and Bud Light Seltzer too.” 

Lil Yachty’s Mom Releases ‘Raising A Rapper’ Book

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Atlanta native Miles “Lil Yachty” McCollum went from working at McDonald’s to being a platinum-selling rapper and songwriter. His rise to fame is a story that some observers may be interested to learn more about.

The 22-year-old Quality Control representative is not dropping a memoir just yet, but his mother is sharing her history of rearing Miles. Venita McCollum released a book titled Raising A Rapper which includes a foreword written by Lil Yachty.

“Hiya kids, link is live in my bio go and buy my [mom’s] book learn about my life a little from her perspective . I encourage any mother raising an inspiring rapper to read this book as for it could [possibly] shed some incite on how my mother dealt with everything. So proud of u mother @venitamccollum ,” posted Yachty on Instagram.

Lil Yachty broke onto the national scene when his single “One Night” gained traction on SoundCloud. The red-haired rhymer released his debut mixtape, Lil Boat, in 2016 before dropping the studio albums Teenage Emotions, Lil Boat 2, and Nuthin’ 2 Prove between 2017 and 2018.

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D Smoke Discusses Competitive Challenge With His Brother SiR

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Michael Jackson/Janet Jackson and Beyoncé/Solange are two sets of siblings that established successful solo careers as recording artists. Rhythm + Flow winner Daniel “D Smoke” Farris and TDE singer SiR Farris are on pace to join those family members that became esteemed individual music stars.

D Smoke stopped by Billboard‘s On The Block to talk about his victorious run on the Netflix Hip Hop reality series. The Inglewood, California native was also asked about the creative competition between him and SiR.

“Just by nature of being in the same environment, you feel the challenge,” said D Smoke. “We’re competitive people, so it’s not like I gotta say, ‘Here, I just did this song. Top that, n*gga!’ We don’t have to do that. We’re all so confident in our creative abilities, so if he plays me something, I can celebrate that.”

The Inglewood High EP creator added, “SiR challenges me to dig deep because when we were kids SiR always said no first to everything. He’s the youngest so he’s like, ‘I want to pave my own lane.’ I think that’s valuable in your artistry. When you make it to a certain level, you protect your energy. So his projects are so unique, his sound is so unique because he has this authentic approach to creating music.

D Smoke also stated that his brother’s originality reminds him to be himself while creating songs. Since signing with Top Dawg Entertainment, SiR released 2018’s November and 2019’s Chasing Summer albums. The 33-year-old performer has also worked with Jay Rock, Isaiah Rashad, Anderson .Paak, Rapsody, and EarthGang.

Russell Simmons Rape Accuser Addresses Oprah Abandoning ‘On The Record’ Documentary

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Directors Amy Ziering and Kirby Dick’s On the Record premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25. Media mogul Oprah Winfrey was once credited as an executive producer for the documentary covering sexual assault allegations against Russell Simmons.

However, Winfrey stepped away from her connection with On the Record. She claimed to be troubled by some inconsistencies in the account of Drew Dixon, one of the alleged victims. Another Simmons rape accuser featured in the movie, Sil Lai Abrams, addressed Oprah’s decision to step away from the doc.

“I was not surprised that Oprah pulled out,” Abrams told Deadline. “When I learned that and the news broke accidentally… people put the pieces together and realized that the film was about Russell and Drew and other survivors. I knew there was an army that existed of Michael Jackson fans who were still very angry at her for hosting the Leaving Neverland screening.”

Abrams continued, “So when Russell and 50 Cent did their social media thing, there was a population already existing that was ready to jump on the train and use this film as a way into Ms. Winfrey’s involvement as a way to tear her down.”

Hip Hop artist/television producer Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson was a very vocal critic of Winfrey being associated with On the Record. 50 wrote on Instagram, “I don’t understand why Oprah is going after black men. No Harvey Weinstein, No [Jeffrey] Epstein, just Micheal [Jackson] and Russell Simmons this sh*t is sad.”

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Simmons, the co-founder of the Def Jam record label, also publicly addressed Oprah on Instagram. The 62-year-old businessman insisted he “passed nine 3-hour lie detector tests” and referred to the women’s “stories” as “unusable.” Simmons continues to deny all accusations of sexual misconduct.

While Winfrey chose not to be linked to On the Record, the OWN leader stated, “I want it to be known that I unequivocally believe and support the women. Their stories deserve to be told and heard. In my opinion, there is more work to be done on the film to illuminate the full scope of what the victims endured and it has become clear that the filmmakers and I are not aligned in that creative vision.”

Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Beyoncé & More Make Google’s Most Searched Black History Makers List

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Black History Month 2020 begins in three days. Google got an early start in celebrating the contributions of Black artists, athletes, actors, activists, and more. The tech company produced a 30-second “The Most Searched” video highlighting the icons and moments that have been searched the most in the United States.

In addition, Google released an official list of “Most Searched Black History Makers.” Google Trends data was used to identify Black Americans’ achievements that were searched more than any others between January 1, 2004 and July 1, 2019.

Music artists such as Kendrick Lamar (Most Searched Pulitzer Winner), Drake (Most Searched Album), Beyoncé (Most Searched Performance), Lil Nas X (Most Searched Remix), and John Legend (Most Searched EGOT Winner) made the list.  

Michael Jordan (Most Searched Slam Dunk), Simone Biles (Most Searched Gymnast), LeBron James (Most Searched Athlete), Serena Williams (Most Searched Tennis Player), Tiger Woods (Most Searched Golfer), Derek Jeter (Most Searched Baseball Player), and Odell Beckham, Jr. (Most Searched Wide Receiver) were recognized as well.

As part of Google.org’s $25 million commitment to Black and Latino students, $3 million was granted to help scale the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) over the next three years. The initiative gives Black high school students a platform to become leaders in science, technology, engineering, humanities, mathematics, business, and the arts.

“Growing up, I saw firsthand how the NAACP ACT-SO program inspired young Black talent to believe in and showcase their brilliance,” said Justin Steele, director of Google.org. “We know that 65% of students will work in careers that don’t even exist today, so programs like ACT-SO that are preparing, recognizing, and rewarding African-American students are important to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to be innovators and culture makers.”

The Black Googler Network and Black@YouTube employee resource groups are also creating volunteer opportunities for Googlers at local and national ACT-SO competitions across the country. Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics saw a 7% increase in STEM category participation in 2019.

“ACT-SO is a celebration of Black excellence,” said NAACP President/CEO Derrick Johnson. “This funding and volunteer support will help our outstanding youth, who exemplify scholastic and artistic achievement, to continue to pursue their passions free from limitations. We are excited to continue this tradition and ensure all of our students have access to mentorship in STEAM [science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics] careers.”

Google’s Most Searched Black History Makers

Most searched speech: MLK’s “I Have A Dream” speech

Most searched performance: Beyoncé

Most searched female poet: Maya Angelou

Most searched autobiography: Malcolm X

Most searched NASA mathematician: Katherine Johnson

Most searched Pulitzer winner: Kendrick Lamar

Most searched talk show host: Oprah Winfrey

Most searched Star-Spangled Banner: Whitney Houston

Most searched guitar solo: Prince

Most searched slam dunk: Michael Jordan

Most searched ballerina: Misty Copeland

Most searched gymnast: Simone Biles

Most searched athlete: LeBron James

Most searched album: Drake

Most searched narrator: Morgan Freeman

Most searched remix: Lil Nas X / “Old Town Road”

Most searched interception: Malcolm Butler

Most searched tennis player: Serena Williams

Most searched WWII airmen: Tuskegee Airmen

Most searched march: March on Washington

Most searched abolitionist: Frederick Douglass

Most searched jazz musician: Louis Daniel Armstrong

Most searched boycott: Montgomery bus boycott

Most searched drag queen: RuPaul

Most searched movement: Civil Rights Movement

Most searched homecoming: Howard University

Most searched sit-in: Greensboro Sit-In

Most searched stand up: Kevin Hart

Most searched tap dancer: Gregory Hines

Most searched golfer: Tiger Woods

Most searched EGOT winner: John Legend

Most searched baseball player: Derek Jeter

Most searched Emmy speech: Viola Davis

Most searched wide receiver: Odell Beckham, Jr.

Jhené Aiko Reveals When To Expect The Release Of Her ‘Chilombo’ Album

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) It has been over two years since Jhené Aiko Efuru Chilombo dropped her sophomore studio album Trip. Since that time, she did gift her fans with songs such as “Triggered (Freestyle)” and “None of Your Concern” with Big Sean.

Aiko also let loose a record titled “P*$$Y Fairy (OTW)” this year. On Tuesday, the songstress published a music video for the track on YouTube. The visuals took inspiration from the 1990s-era VH1 series Pop Up Video.

Various facts about the clip, the song, and the Def Jam recording artist were displayed throughout the “P*$$Y Fairy (OTW)” vid. Near the end of the MV, a message on the screen reads: “Jhené’s 3rd album ‘Chilombo’ comes out in February 2020.”

2017’s Trip debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200 chart with 32,000 units. The project has been certified Gold by the RIAA. It hosted the songs “While We’re Young,” “Moments” featuring Big Sean, “Sativa” featuring Swae Lee, “Never Call Me” featuring Kurupt, and “Hello Ego” featuring Chris Brown.

Tyler, The Creator Calls Out A Critic After Winning A Grammy 9 Years Later

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(AllHipHop News) Tyler, The Creator is putting his name in contention for being the pettiest celebrity on the internet. Following his Best Rap Album Grammy win for Igor, Tyler pulled up a 9-year-old tweet from a dedicated hater.

“[Don’t] b too excited. u [won’t] get [a Grammy]…..,” wrote a Twitter user under the name Mark Anthony [@iLLiPin0]. The tweet is from 2011.

In response, Tyler posted on Monday, “I FAVORITED THIS 9 YEARS AGO JUST FOR THE MOMENT TO TELL YOU I GOT ONE. YES IM PETTY AS F*CK, GOOD DAY MARK.” The Creator’s tweet has collected more than 180,000 retweets and 960,000 likes. 

Igor earned Tyler his first Grammy on Sunday night. The LP was also the rapper/producer’s first #1 on the Billboard 200. When Igor hit the pinnacle of the chart in 2019, Tyler stated, “Honestly [didn’t] think people would enjoy this album based on [a lot] of [things], so again, thank you, I mean it.”