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Puma Renews Partnership As Official Footwear Sponsor Of ComplexCon Hosted By Pharrell & More

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: EventsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop News) After serving as a sponsor for the inaugural ComplexCon in 2016, Puma is returning as the official footwear for the 2017 edition of the festival.

The brand will also use the California event to tease the upcoming 50th anniversary of the Classic Puma Suede and launch new select styles of Run The Streets.

“Puma is thrilled to be the second year footwear partner at ComplexCon. We were blown away last year and are thrilled to be at it again,” says Allison Giorgio, Vice President, Marketing for PUMA North America. “We knew instantly that ComplexCon was a perfect place to be part of a conversation celebrating fashion, culture, and music and are excited to involve our consumers and ComplexCon visitors in a fun new way.”

Details surrounding Puma’s pop-up booth, merchandise, and other special announcements will be unveiled in the coming weeks.

Appearances by Hip Hop acts Dave East, ASAP Twelvyy, and Sonny Digital are already expected to take place.

Previously, Puma teamed with Complex to feature Dave East in the Puma Tsugi franchise campaign, a street running sneaker anchored by brand ambassador The Weeknd.

The second annual ComplexCon is scheduled for November 4-5 in Long Beach.

Pharrell Williams, Takashi Murakami, Virgil Abloh, and Sarah Andelman were tapped to serve as official hosts for the festival.

ComplexCon mixes music performances, retail pop-up shops, video production studios, panels, art, food, brand activations, interactive technology, and more.

For further information about ComplexCon 2017 visit complexcon.com.

Vic Mensa Rates Garth Brooks, Spice Girls, Hugh Hefner, 2Pac’s Letter To Madonna & More (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop News) Vic Mensa’s recent promotional run for The Autobiography album included the Chicago emcee taking part in Pitchfork‘s “Over/Under” video series.

The “Rage” rapper had to rate several random topics such as meditation, Garth Brooks, Six Flags, caviar, Spice Girls, and Hugh Hefner.

Mensa was specifically asked for his thoughts on Tupac Shakur’s 1995 letter to Madonna.

“2Pac’s letter to Madonna is underrated, and at the same time also overrated,” responded the Roc Nation signee. “Just because it was so truthful and they just made it into a headline.”

Vic continued, “So they probably made 2Pac, to people that didn’t read into it or don’t really know that much about him, seem like [he’s] racially shallow… So I would say 2Pac’s letter is overrated just because they’ve taken it out of context.”

The letter – written while Shakur was in jail – showed the iconic Hip Hop figure was concerned how his fans would react to him dating a white, Pop superstar.

“For you to be seen with a black man wouldn’t in any way jeopardize your career, if anything it would make you seem that much more open and exciting,” Pac wrote to Madonna. “But for me at least in my previous perception, I felt due to my ‘image’ I would be letting down half of the people who made me what I thought I was. I never meant to hurt you.”

Dave Chappelle Discusses The Difference Between The Trump & Obama Presidencies (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop News) Dave Chappelle went from wishing President-Elect Donald Trump luck on SNL last November to apologizing in May for asking Americans to give the new Commander-In-Chief a chance.

It’s August – the effort to repeal and replace Obamacare collapsed, Special Counsel Robert Mueller is allegedly investigating members of Trump’s inner circle, and the President’s approval rating hit a new low of 33%.

So what does Chappelle now think about the current resident in the White House?

During an appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, the comedic giant spoke about Donald Trump.

“In the last six months, I think we’re all getting an education about the presidency,” said Chappelle. “I don’t know if I’ve ever heard, in just popular discourse, people discussing ethics this much. He’s putting all this stuff on the forefront.”

The headliner of an upcoming 16-date stand-up comedy residency at Radio City Music Hall also compared Trump to his predecessor President Barack Obama.

“I think it speaks to how effective Obama’s presidency was… Donald Trump’s the other foot – good foot, bad foot,” Chappelle offered. “I think [Trump’s] going to make a more informed and better voter. We’ll figure it out.”

The Chappelle’s Show creator continued, “He’s a polarizing dude. He’s like a bad DJ at a good party.”

French Montana Explains Spending $300,000 Of His Own Money For The Sample On “Unforgettable” (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop News) “Unforgettable” is unquestionably the biggest hit of French Montana’s career.

The Jungle Rules cut is a Top 5, platinum single in America.

It is also an international smash with over 20 million weekly global streams on Spotify.

French’s success with the Swae Lee-assisted song is good news because he supposedly spent a lot of money to secure a sample for the track.

“I had to pay $300,000 out of my own pocket. Not the label. Out of my own pocket, I had to pay $300,000,” the Bad Boy/Epic artist revealed to The Breakfast Club. “Then [I] go to the label and the label’s like, ‘We can only give you half of that. We never heard about paying $300,000.’ That’s what you call believing in the record.”

French explained it cost another $300,000 to shoot the music video in Kampala, Uganda.

When questioned why he went into his own pocket for $600K, the New Yorker responded, “That’s what separates certain artists. I feel like if I waited – if I waited for anything in my life – I wouldn’t be French Montana. Sometimes, you just have to take matters into your own hands.”

According to French, Bad Boy Entertainment head Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs supported his decision to pay more than a quarter of a million dollars to secure the sample for “Unforgettable.”

T.I. Talks Working On Music With Eminem & Andre 3000 (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop News) Throughout his nearly two-decade career in the music business, Tip “T.I.” Harris has worked with numerous other rappers.

In particular, T.I. got the chance to collaborate with Hip Hop legends Eminem (“Touchdown” & “That’s All She Wrote”) and André 3000 (“Sorry”).

Montreality caught up with Tip, and the Atlanta representative spoke about his time working with the two Grammy winning emcees.

“Em is probably one of the most talented, capable, intellectual technicians of wordplay I have ever experienced,” said the Grand Hustle leader. “He’s really meticulous with his approach to how he puts his sh-t together.”

He continued, “Both times we worked, I had the opportunity to sit in there and watch him actually put this sh-t together and it was truly of another world.”

T.I. also complimented OutKast member 3 Stacks.

“Eminem and Andre 3000 are the most meticulous artists I’ve ever worked with. They are very critical of themselves,” Tip stated. “So those two guys are really up there for me”

The self-described King Of The South is prepping to release the first Hustle Gang compilation album on September 15th.

We Want Smoke will include songs featuring T.I., Young Dro, B.o.B, Trae Tha Truth, GFMBRYYCE, Tokyo Jetz, and more.

Michael Jordan Names Jordan Brand Rep Drake As His Favorite Rapper Right Now (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop News) Back in 2015, Genius reported that Chicago Bulls great Michael Jordan was still the most name-dropped basketball player in rap music.

Jordan is clearly a favorite b-ball reference for rappers. But which rhymer is the 5-time league MVP favoring at the moment?

“Right now I’m more of a Drake fan,” MJ told the children at his Flight School basketball camp.

It is not clear if Jumpman 23’s preference is based on Drizzy’s music or if it’s because the Toronto native is in business with the Air Jordan brand.

“Growing up I’m sure we all idolized this guy. He goes by the name of Michael Jordan. So today I came to Portland, and I officially became inducted into the Team Jordan family,” Drake announced at a 2013 concert.

Last year, N.O.R.E. set the internet on fire when he told a story on the Rap Radar podcast about Jordan allegedly saying “f-ck rap” at a Def Jam party in New York.

A representative for the sports icon responded to the statement by saying, “MJ wasn’t at this party, doesn’t know N.O.R.E., and is a fan of ALL music. Drake is in his brand, and Nelly is a partner of his with the Charlotte Hornets.”

N.O.R.E. fired back with visual proof that Jordan was photographed at the 2002 Mariah Carey album release event.

Michael Jordan says Drake is his favorite artist out right now. #MJFS pic.twitter.com/G3V7IXMszj

— Word On Road (@WordOnRd) August 2, 2017

Eminem’s Manager Paul Rosenberg To Take Over As CEO Of Def Jam

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop News) Paul Rosenberg will join Rick Rubin, Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen, Antonio “L.A.” Reid, and Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter on the list of prominent executives connected to Def Jam.

According to Variety, Rosenberg is set to take over the CEO position at the legendary record label.

Marshall “Eminem” Mathers’ longtime manager and business partner will replace Steve Bartels as Def Jam’s Chief Executive Officer in 2018.

Rosenberg has been a powerful industry insider for years.

He and Eminem co-founded Shady Records, home to Slaughterhouse, Westside Gunn, Conway, and others.

Besides the “Stan” spitter, Rosenberg also manages fellow Detroit rapper Danny Brown and New York rhymer Action Bronson.

The 46-year-old businessman will reportedly continue to serve as Eminem’s manager while he controls the reins at Def Jam.

The music company’s current roster includes 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Dave East, Fabolous, Jeezy, Kanye West, Logic, Nas, Pusha T, Vince Staples, and YG.

Lil Scrappy Responds To Footage Of Him Partying With Bobby V. & Alleged Transgender Women (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsAugust 3, 2017

(AllHipHop News) Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta cast member Lil Scrappy was pulled into Bobby V.’s transgender controversy.

Some media outlets posted a video of the “Sucka 4 Luv” collaborators in a room together and suggested the women present were transgender.

MyMixtapez uploaded the footage to Instagram with a caption that read, “Lil Scrappy was with Bobby V and a couple of trannys.”

Scrapp jumped on a live social media broadcast to address the entire situation.

“Y’all know me, bruh. I don’t play no motherf-cking games. I’m the first n-gga to tell y’all mothef-ckers y’all better be checking them baby pictures,” said the Crunk rapper.

He continued, “I don’t know cuz situation, what he like, what he don’t like. I ain’t never did all that. I just did music with homie. And I ain’t on here trying to talk down on another man, trying to put myself on a pedestal. Y’all know that’s just not what I do.”

Lil Scrappy went on to say he knows “when b-tches are b-tches” and that he is not a “suck n-gga.”

The self-ordained “Prince of the South” added, “Them real b-tches. They might have been ugly b-tches, but them were some real b-tches. N-ggas just come up with anything, and they wanna put me in it. Don’t drag me in that sh-t. I ain’t got nothing to do with that sh-t.”

Bobby V claimed he was being “victimized and threatened by acts of extortion” in response to allegations he ran out on a transgender prostitute after not paying her.

#LilScrappy was with #Bobbyvalentino and a couple of trannys ???? #MyMixtapez

A post shared by MyMixtapez (@mymixtapez) on Aug 1, 2017 at 7:02pm PDT

Rap Legend Kidd Creole From Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five Charged With Murder

By: Mike WinslowCategory: NewsAugust 2, 2017

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop legend and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member The Kidd Creole has been hit with a murder charge.

An altercation between Kidd Creole and another man started in mid-town Manhattan, after the victim allegedly called the rapper a guy slur.

Cops claim the rapper pulled out a small knife and stabbed the victim in the body twice and once in the head, resulting in the man’s death.

Police identified the victim as a homeless man named John Jolly and used surveillance footage to identify the 57-year-old rapper as the perpetrator.

Suge Knight Accused Of Threatening F. Gary Gray

By: Mike WinslowCategory: NewsAugust 2, 2017

(AllHipHop News) Marion “Suge” Knight faces new charges connected to threats he made while the “Straight Outta Compton” movie was being filmed.

The former head of Death Row Records, who is currently awaiting a murder trial in January of 2018, is in serious trouble again.

Suge stands accused of making death threats against director F. Gary Gray, who directed the movie “Straight Outta Compton.”

According to reports, Suge threatened serious harm to Gray, over the he was portrayed in the “Straight Outta Compton” movie.

TMZ.com reports that Suge made the threats prior to being locked up for running over Dr. Dre’s associates, Terry Carter and Cle “Bone” Sloan.

Terry Carter died from his injuries, resulting in Knight’s arrest for murder, a charge which he has pleaded not guilty to.

Beyonce Inches Closer To Buying A Stake In The Houston Rockets

By: Mike WinslowCategory: NewsAugust 2, 2017

(AllHipHop News) New mom Beyonce is reportedly keen to become a part-owner of the Houston Rockets basketball team in her native Texas.

Owner Les Alexander placed the franchise up for sale last month, 24 years after he purchased the Rockets back in 1993 for $85 million, and the Formation hitmaker has emerged as one of the interested parties, according to Bloomberg.com.

The team is said to be valued at $1.65 billion, but the price tag could sail past $2 billion thanks to its growing popularity in China.

Representatives for Beyonce and the Rockets have yet to comment on the claims, but if the superstar does become a stakeholder in the Rockets, she won’t have to look far for advice – her husband Jay-Z was previously a minority owner of the Brooklyn Nets, which he helped to rebrand from the New Jersey Nets as it settled into its new home at New York’s Barclays Center in 2012.

However, the rap mogul had to step down as investor and sell off his shares in the Nets in 2013 due to a conflict of interest as he launched a new sports division for his Roc Nation management firm.

The rules for the National Basketball Association (NBA) state that no one associated with a player representation company can hold ownership in an NBA team.

At the time, Jay-Z, who even helped to design the team’s revamped black and white uniform, admitted the decision to quit was a difficult one, but he would always have an allegiance to the Nets.

Chris Webby Releases “Weirdo” Video Featuring ‘Wild’n Out’ Member Justina Valentine

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: VideosAugust 2, 2017

Chris Webby continues his weekly ‘#WebbyWednesday‘ content series that he’s been devliering since March and for this week, he finally releases with the long awaited video for “Weirdo.” The record also features fellow Tri-State artist and ‘Wild’n Out‘ cast member Justina Valentine. With a mix of trippy special effects, an infectiously catchy hook from Justina, and rapid lyrics from Webby, this is one visual that you just might keep replaying.

Watch below.

Gunna Delivers New Music Video For “Phase” Single; Continues Tour With Playboi Carti Across the Country

By: Mike WinslowCategory: MusicAugust 2, 2017

With an undeniable buzz growing as he performs at spot dates on Playboi Carti’s tour, YSL rapper Gunna continues to grow his fan base at an alarming rate.

Delivering a raw energy and passion for his craft on stage, fans of Gunna across the country have been catching the wave and downloading Gunna’s latest effort “Drip Season 2.”

Keeping up the pace, the young Atlanta based rapper is debuting his newest visual for the song “Phase” with Fader.

“In the song Gunna is talking about things he’s going through which gave me the idea of him falling in the beginning as if he’s falling through another world of all the tough things and times he’s trying to get through,” video director TeeDRay explained of his work with Gunna.

“He lets me be creative and come up with ideas and when he performs on set he easy to work with because he gets into character and brings whatever type of energy I need for the particular scene.”

In addition to his Fader premiere, Gunna hosted an exclusive in-store set up in Houston with Dussé at the popular shoe store, Sneaker Summit on July 27th.

For “Drip Season 2,” the YSL artist pulled out features from Young
Thug, Playboi Carti, Offset, Hoodrich Pablo Juan, Duke and more.

Fans of Gunna’s latest release “Phase,” can find the song on Gunna’s “Drip Season 2” project on DatPiff.
<http://www.datpiff.com/Gunna-Drip-Season-2-mixtape.842221.html>or i*iTunes <https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/drip-season-2/id1235061432>. *

Peep Who Jay-Z Thinks Is A Modern Day Shakespeare!

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsAugust 2, 2017

(AllHipHop Rumors) Since Jay-Z was inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame, and since he released his ‘4:44’ album, he has actually taken time out to shine a light on some of the other artists and individuals he thinks highly of. One artist in particular was Coldplay’s Chris Martin.

In an interview with Metro News, Jay credited frequent collaborator Chris Martin with being a modern day Shakespeare.

“I have been in the industry long enough to know when I’m in the presence of a genius… and Chris Martin is just that. In years to come, Britain will look back at him as a modern day Shakespeare. He is an incredible recording artist, an incredible songwriter, but where he really comes alive is performing live. If you get the chance to see Coldplay live, do it — you ain’t gonna regret it,” said Jay-Z

Remember Jay-Z and Martin have collaborated frequently, known each other forever, and Beyonce and Jay-Z’s daughter, Blue Ivy, was even featured on Coldplay’s album, ‘A Head Full of Dreams’.

Despite the close relationship, Jay maintains that what he’s saying about Martin goes beyond their friendship!

Do you agree with Jay’s words on Chris?

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UFO Fev Freestyles On ‘Funk Flex’ | #Freestyle070 (VIDEO)

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: VideosAugust 2, 2017

With co-signs from DJ Enuff, Fat Joe and many other New York Legends, it’s safe to say Bronx rapper UFO Fev is next up in the City and shows exactly why with his latest freestyle. Not just any freestyle at that, Fev stopped by Hot 97 to show another legend, Funk Flex, his impressive lyrical skills.

Check out #Freestyle070 below and be on the lookout for more to come from the rising NYC lyricist.

Travis Scott & Belly Contribute Unreleased Songs To ‘Madden NFL 18’ Soundtrack

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsAugust 2, 2017

(AllHipHop News) The tracklist for the Madden NFL 18 soundtrack was revealed today (August 2), and the collection consists of records from some of the brightest stars in music.

Texas standout Travis Scott and Roc Nation artist Belly both contributed never-before-released songs to the latest Madden game.

Exclusives by Cuz Lightyear, Davie, Flosstradamus, and Spencer Ludwig are part of the soundtrack as well.

In addition, listeners will get to experience tunes from Hip Hop artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Big Boi, Snoop Dogg, Vic Mensa, Meek Mill, Future, Big Sean, A$AP Rocky, Vince Staples, Rick Ross, Joey Bada$$, French Montana, Action Bronson, Logic, Playboi Carti, and more.

Madden NFL 18 is scheduled for worldwide release on August 25.

Check out the tracklist for the soundtrack below (exclusive songs are highlighted).

JU$ – “Palm Trees” (Official Video)

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: VideosAugust 2, 2017

JU$ of iCoastra Nostra drops his second official video for his single “Palm Trees,” produced by HitMakerDot and the visual directed by AllHailChri5. The record will appear on JU$’ upcoming project “Mental Scriptures.”

Press play below.

What Are 2 Chainz & CyHi The Prynce Cooking Up?

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsAugust 2, 2017

(AllHipHop Rumors) It looks like CyHi The Prynce is getting closer and closer to releasing his anticipated ‘No Dope On Sunday’ album!

It appears that fans are finally getting a preview of what they can expect to hear from it also.

CyHi has taken to Twitter to preview some of his new music in a clip that shows him and 2 Chainz jamming to a new track [that features 2 Chainz].

I’m unsure of the title of the track but it does seem like it could be on Cy’s forthcoming project especially since he wrote the hashtag for the album in the caption.

Last month, CyHi revealed that ‘No Dope On Sunday’ was complete, and it would have features from ScHoolboy Q, Travis Scott, Pusha T and more. Kanye West is also an executive producer on the track.

I wonder did 2 Chainz and CyHi cook up any other tracks during their time together. How is the preview sounding to you?

#nodopeonsundays OTW @hairweavekiller LETS GET IT! #ivystate #sony #NoDos #goodmusic all @coalitiondjsatl MUSIC COMING TO YA INBOX! pic.twitter.com/lYDRbpFm85

— CYHI (@CyhiOfficial) August 1, 2017

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Master P. Is The New President Of Global Mixed Gender Basketball League

By: Mike WinslowCategory: NewsAugust 2, 2017

(AllHipHop News) Rap star Master P is the latest artist to lineup behind the the Global Mixed Gender Basketball (GMGB) league.

The hip-hop star, who earned hundreds of millions of dollars through his No Limit record label, has officially been announced as president of the new league.

“I am happy to have accepted this appointment. People who have followed my career are aware of my love for the game and my competitive spirit in my various business undertakings. I find this new role as a challenge, but I have no problem getting thoroughly involved in this business endeavor,” Master
P said.

Master P is an avid basketball fan and he also played professional ball with the Charlotte Hornets during their 1998 pre-season and the Toronto Raptors in the 1999.

According to the GMGB’s CEO, Master P’s skillset made him the perfect candidate for the task of expanding the league internationally.

“We are delighted that Master P has accepted this appointment. Under his guidance, our league, which has been in existence since 2013, will be able to expand, both domestically and abroad, as this iconic individual has the star power to propel the league to unimaginable heights,” GMGB’s CEO James Scott said.

Anyone can play in the league, as long as they are at least 18-years-old.

There’s no age limit for any of the eight teams in the league, which are holding tryouts nationwide.

Cash Money Records founder Bryan “Birdman” Williams has a team called The Cash Money Millionaires, while Tameka “Tiny” Harris has a team called “The Atlanta Heirs.”

An official announcement is slated to be made tomorrow (August 3) during a press conference at Rucker Park in New York.

Andre 3000 Featured In Tretorn’s Nylite50 Fall 2017 Campaign (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: LifestyleAugust 2, 2017

(AllHipHop News) OutKast member André “3000” Benjamin teamed with the Swedish outdoor-lifestyle brand Tretorn for the company’s Fall 2017 global advertising campaign.

The emcee/actor appears as the headliner in the Nylite50 artist series.

“Tretorn’s Nylites are a true classic that have been a staple in my shoe rotation since I was a kid,” says Benjamin. “It’s great to celebrate the brand’s heritage for their 50th-anniversary campaign.”

The Nylite sneakers are available at Tretorn’s online store ($70 – $85).

“André 3000 Benjamin is a multi-faceted artist and the embodiment of a true style icon,” said Natasha Fishman, EVP Marketing ABG, owner of the Tretorn brand. “With his personal connection to the brand and an artist known worldwide for a unique form of self-expression, he is the ideal partner for the fall campaign and as the headlining artist in the Nylite50 series.”