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Kendrick Lamar Leads Pack at 2917 MTV Video Music Awards

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Kendrick Lamar will lead the way at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards after scoring eight nominations.

His promo for “Humble.” will compete for the top honor of Video of the Year, against Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic,” “Alessia Cara’s “Scars To Your Beautiful,” “Wild Thoughts” by DJ Khaled, Rihanna, and Bryson Tiller, and The Weeknd’s “Reminder.”

Kendrick, Bruno, and The Weeknd will also face off with Ariana Grande, Lorde, and Ed Sheeran for the new Artist of the Year title, which replaces the previous Best Male Video and Best Female Video awards.

“Humble.” is also in the running for Best Hip Hop, Best Cinematography, Best Direction, Best Art Direction, Best Visual Effects, and Best Choreography, too.

Meanwhile, Katy Perry and The Weeknd have picked up five nods apiece. Katy has been recognised for her “Chained to the Rhythm” and “Bon Appetit” videos, and The Weeknd for Reminder.

Another new category for this year’s prizegiving is Best Fight Against the System, which celebrates videos that inspire music fans to “to stand up and fight injustice”.

The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards will take place at The Forum in Los Angeles on August 27.

The full list of nominees is:

Video of the Year:

Kendrick Lamar – Humble.

Bruno Mars – 24K Magic

Alessia Cara – Scars To Your Beautiful

DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – Wild Thoughts

The Weeknd – Reminder

Artist of the Year:

Bruno Mars

Kendrick Lamar

Ed Sheeran

Ariana Grande

The Weeknd

Lorde

Best New Artist:

Khalid

Kodak Black

SZA

Young M.A.

Julia Michaels

Noah Cyrus

Best Collaboration:

Charlie Puth ft. Selena Gomez – We Don’t Talk Anymore

DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – Wild Thoughts

D.R.A.M. ft. Lil Yachty – Broccoli

The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey – Closer

Calvin Harris ft. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry & Big Sean – Feels

Zayn and Taylor Swift – I Don’t Wanna Live Forever (Fifty Shades Darker)

Best Pop:

Shawn Mendes – Treat You Better

Ed Sheeran – Shape of You

Harry Styles – Sign Of The Times

Fifth Harmony ft. Gucci Mane – Down

Katy Perry ft. Skip Marley – Chained To The Rhythm

Miley Cyrus – Malibu

Best Hip Hop:

Kendrick Lamar – Humble.

Big Sean – Bounce Back

Chance the Rapper – Same Drugs

D.R.A.M. ft. Lil Yachty – Broccoli

Migos ft. Lil Uzi Vert – Bad & Boujee

DJ Khaled ft. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper & Lil Wayne – I’m The One

Best Dance:

Zedd and Alessia Cara – Stay

Kygo x Selena Gomez – It Ain’t Me

Calvin Harris – My Way

Major Lazer ft. Justin Bieber and MO – Cold Water

Afrojack ft. Ty Dolla $ign – Gone

Best Rock:

Coldplay – A Head Full of Dreams

Fall Out Boy – Young And Menace

Twenty One Pilots – Heavydirtysoul

Green Day – Bang Bang

Foo Fighters – Run

Best Fight Against the System:

Logic ft. Damian Lemar Hudson – Black SpiderMan

The Hamilton Mixtape – Immigrants (We Get the Job Done)

Big Sean – Light

Alessia Cara – Scars To Your Beautiful

Taboo ft. Shailene Woodley – Stand Up/Stand N Rock #NoDAPL

John Legend – Surefire

Best Cinematography:

Kendrick Lamar – Humble.

Imagine Dragons – Thunder

Ed Sheeran – Castle On The Hill

DJ Shadow ft. Run The Jewels – Nobody Speak

Halsey – Now or Never

Best Direction:

Kendrick Lamar – Humble.

Katy Perry ft. Skip Marley – Chained To The Rhythm

Bruno Mars – 24K Magic

Alessia Cara – Scars To Your Beautiful

The Weeknd – Reminder

Best Art Direction:

Kendrick Lamar – Humble.

Bruno Mars – 24K Magic

Katy Perry ft. Migos – Bon Appetit

DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller – Wild Thoughts

The Weeknd – Reminder

Best Visual Effects:

Kendrick Lamar – Humble.

A Tribe Called Quest – Dis Generation

KYLE ft. Lil Yachty – iSpy

Katy Perry ft. Skip Marley – Chained To The Rhythm

Harry Styles – Sign Of The Times

Best Choreography:

Kanye West – Fade

Ariana Grande ft. Nicki Minaj – Side To Side

Kendrick Lamar – Humble.

Sia – The Greatest

Fifth Harmony ft. Gucci Mane – Down

Best Editing:

Future – Mask Off

Young Thug – Wyclef Jean

Lorde – Green Light

The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey – Closer

The Weeknd – Reminder

AR-Ab Feat. Velous – “No Smoke” (Video)

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: Videos

After a short-lived affiliation with Cash Money Records, AR-Ab looks to take things up a notch with the official video for his single “No Smoke.” The visual was exclusively premiered via BET Jam, and features Grammy-nominated producer Velous, who is known for his work with Kanye West and J. Cole.

Be on the lookout for AR-Ab’s forthcoming project titled “Road To Glory,” which is slated for release later this year and for now press play below on the Benny Boom-directed clip.

Rich The Kid & Jay Critch Team Up For “Talk About” Visual

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: Videos

Rich Forever Music released their label-compilation “Rich Forever 3” last month and now the duo of Rich The Kid and Jay Critch return with a new visual off the project to the Pi’erre Bourne-produced cut “Talk About.”

Directed by JMP, Rich and Critch hit a trap somewhere in Brooklyn with their crew. Check it out below.

Folks Believe Meek Mill Was Being Petty For Bringing Out Cardi B!

By: ClassicOneCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) While Cardi B is just out here on her grind and come up getting this shmoney, Nicki Minaj’s fans still have it out for the girl and believe that Meek Mill is only linking with Cardi to be petty.

Nicki’s fans have been mad at Cardi ever since Remy Ma brought her out to perform at Hot 97’s Summer Jam. They felt that her performing with Remy was an ultimate sign of betrayal.

Cardi already let y’all know that she’s not beefing with anyone and that she’s not missing any opportunities because other people are. Earlier this month she also had to check Nicki Minaj’s crazy fan base. Apparently the Barbz weren’t happy about Cardi’s BET Awards nomination, and they also weren’t happy about Cardi “claiming” to be the only female rapper in 2017 with a Billboard Hot 100 hit with no features.

“Exactly idgaf about no beef sh-t I’m not beefing with nobody I’m not going to miss opportunities cause of sh-t that got nothin to do wit me, tweeted Cardi last month.

Now here’s where things get funny and interesting. Just because one person doesn’t rock with someone else, doesn’t necessarily mean that everyone associated with them has to feel the same way.

With this said, Meek Mill may genuinely like and rock with Cardi B. You know folks think that Meek is petty and messy, so they believe that the real reason Meek brought out Cardi B at his Philly Wins & Losses concert was to be petty towards Nicki and her fan base.

Cardi may not be the best rapper, but she’s definitely coming up in the lane, and folks are f’n with “Bodak Yellow.”

Do you think Meek was being petty or is it not that deep? Do you think Cardi will ever be true competition for Nicki?

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The Game Defends Usher Amid Herpes Scandal

By: ClassicOneCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) Someone check on Usher man!

It’s been a rough two weeks for him as the veteran R&B singer has been plagued with rumors about him allegedly giving his ex-wife’s bridesmaid herpes, as well as paying her a $1.1 million settlement for doing so.

Since the word of the alleged old lawsuit and settlement from about 8-years-ago hit the net, people have been ridiculing the singer non-stop. It had gotten so bad on day one that he decided to turn off the comments on many of his Instagram posts.

Folks have even been using his own songs and videos against him to create memes and parodies. Damn Usher Raymond. One woman also supposedly took her lawsuit against the singer from $10 million to $40 million when she too tested positive for the virus.

Well as if it couldn’t get any worse, ambulance-chasing lawyer Lisa Bloom claims that several women have reached out to her claiming they too have been endangered by having unprotected sex with Usher without knowing his status.

“Endangering women’s health by having unprotected sex with herpes? Three women have now reached out to me about Usher. Stay tuned,” said Bloom.

She also tweeted,

“It’s also a violation of criminal law in many states to have unprotected sex without disclosure of your STD. As it should be. How much unprotected sex did Usher have after his herpes diagnosis? Women are reaching out to me. How dare he endanger women’s health?”

While so many people have “turned” on Usher, one person who has his back is The Game. The Game defended Usher on Instagram.

“Stop tryna tear n-ggas down with all this maybe bogus sh-t… Jane Doe this & Jane Doe that…a week ago everybody were usher fans, now because of a health condition he may or may not have, its f-ck usher, stay away from him, his wife should’ve done this etc….1/2 the people commenting in here ain’t even took a shower or brushed they teeth this morning yet & got dirty d#### & fish market smellin’ vaginas tryna weigh in on somebody else’s life. foh & let this man live bruh,” said Game.

Usher keep your head up!

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Young Buck Discusses His Relationship With Prodigy During Their Time With G-Unit (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) The late Albert “Prodigy” Johnson is best known as one half of the legendary Hip Hop group Mobb Deep.

The early part of the duo’s music career began on the Loud label, but a decade later they teamed up with 50 Cent’s G-Unit Records.

Prodigy and Havoc joined a G-Unit roster that also consisted of Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks, and Young Buck.

DJ Smallz caught up with Buck to talk about his relationship with Prodigy during that time.

“It was solid in the beginning of course. When I was with G-Unit, we never had a problem,” Buck stated. “But once the separation between me and 50 [happened], it put – not just Prodigy – but a lot of the guys I might’ve had a solid relationship with in a place where… it put them in an awkward position.”

The Nashville native revealed that he was unable to officially settle any differences he may have had with Prodigy before the New Yorker passed away in June.

“I want to send my condolences out to Prodigy’s family. Rest in peace to Prodigy,” offered Young Buck. “All I can say [is] good things about him. I have nothing negative to say even if we left on terms with Prodigy speaking about how he may have felt about Buck.”

Skyzoo Upholds Classic New York Rap On “Peddler Themes EP”

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: Music

h3vsomxt59gd.jpg(AllHipHop Reviews) Skyzoo has been dope. BEEN DOPE. However, we have yet to see him breakout on a level that he so justly deserves. Well, the Peddlers Theme is another victory for the New York based rapper. Skyzoo doesn’t get nearly enough credit for spitting and offering conceptual albums. Peddlers Themes is no different, as he weaved New York-centric songs to the sounds of Apollo Brown, !llmind, Marc Nfinit, and others. There is nothing but classic Hip-Hop here.

Below are a few of sample songs.

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Rihanna’s Valerian Premiere Appearance Sparks Pregnancy Rumors!

By: ClassicOneCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) Bad gal RiRi recently turned heads with her appearance at the Valerian premiere for more reasons than just her breathtaking beauty!

Rihanna’s fan are starting to speculate [again] about the possibility of Rihanna being pregnant.

Rihanna wore a very loose fitting dress to the premiere, so no one could see an obvious growing belly if there was one.

It was the increase in the size of her breasts that seemed to catch everyone’s attention. Now there’s two things I know: some women’s breasts get bigger when they gain weight, and some dresses make women’s breast look bigger by the way they are propped up or positioned.

The internet already went crazy a few weeks ago when a photo of a thicker Rihanna hit the net. Rihanna quieted the talk by assuring folks that she’d just been eating good.

RiRi has expressed that she’s excited about her character, Bubble, in the film, but film aside, do you think Rihanna is preggers, or has baby girl just been eating good and exercising less?

I still can’t see Rihanna being ready to settle down and have kids right now. She’s accomplished a heck of a lot though, so you never know.

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Amber Rose Talks Kanye West’s ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ Not Being Fully About Her (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Most of the world was first introduced to Amber Rose as the silent girlfriend of Hip Hop star Kanye West.

After the couple parted ways, Kanye appeared to break down what caused the end of the relationship on his 2010 album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy.

In particular, the track “Blame Game” was viewed as a retelling of West and Rose’s dysfunctional time together.

Ye says on the song:

What the hell was I supposed to do? I know you ain’t getting this type of d-ck from that local dude. And if you are I hope you have a good time. Cause I definitely be having mine.

He later says:

I’m calling your brother’s phone like what was I supposed to do? Even though I knew, he never told the truth. He was just gon’ say whatever that you told him to. At a certain point I had to stop asking questions. Y’all got dirt on each other like mud wrestlers. I heard he bought some coke with my money. That ain’t right girl.

Many Kanye fans believed he was specifically talking about Rose in those lines.

However, the SlutWalk organizer spoke about her ex-boyfriend and his “Blame Game” song while appearing on Everyday Struggle.

“In all of my relationships, I’ve been hurt. I have been the one that has been heartbroken,” stated Rose when ES host Joe Budden cautioned her about not hurting her current beau 21 Savage. “I have never cheated on any of my boyfriends. I have never went behind their backs.”

When DJ Akademiks questioned Rose about Kanye seemingly blaming her on MBDTF for their breakup, the author/TV personality responded, “It’s art.”

She added, “I’m sure he said sh-t pertaining to other pieces in life that didn’t have sh-t do with me. It was like, ‘Her brother’s on coke.’ I have two little brothers. They’re kids, so that wasn’t true… Everyone else thought it was just about me, and it wasn’t.”

Amber Rose did admit she is happy to be part of the “cool” Hip Hop moment that was created around Kanye’s critically acclaimed fifth studio LP.

But she also divulged that it was an extremely difficult time in her life during the period following their split.

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is widely considered Kanye West’s magnum opus.

The project is certified platinum by the RIAA, and it won the Best Rap Album honor at the 54th Grammy Awards.

 

Tee Grizzley Talks Getting Public Co-Signs From Jay-Z & LeBron James (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Getting a co-sign from one of the greatest emcees of all time and one of the greatest NBA players of all time is amazing recognition for a new artist.

Tee Grizzley received that honor when Jay-Z shouted him out on Twitter and LeBron James posted a video of himself jamming to the “First Day Out” single.

Hot 97’s Nessa asked Grizzley about being snubbed as a 2017 XXL Freshman, but the 23-year-old artist was more focused on being appreciative of the acknowledgment from the two superstars.

“I understand what position [XXL] was in. They were making their decisions before I really shot through the roof,” said Tee. “But the same week I didn’t make it, I got LeBron rocking with me, Jay-Z rocking with me. That was better than making the XXL to me.”

Jay’s mentioning of Tee Grizzley came during the Brooklyn icon’s June tweet storm celebrating his induction into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame.

“T grizzley song best out,” tweeted Hov at the time.

The Detroit rapper shared his reaction to seeing that social media post, “I thought the page was fake. I was like, ‘Man, who done made a fake page to try to geek my head up?’ Until I actually went on [Twitter], then I was like, ‘Who played this song for Jay-Z?'”

According to Tee, Roc Nation affiliate Meek Mill told him Jay is a big fan of his music.

In recent weeks, Grizzley has been collaborating with several East Coast based rappers like Cardi B, Fabolous, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, and Don Q.

Following his My Moment mixtape, the 300 Entertainment act’s studio album is currently in the works.

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Sylvester Stallone Confirms Ivan Drago Will Appear In ‘Creed II’

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) “If he dies, he dies” is one of the most famous quotes from 1980’s cinema.

That line was delivered in 1985’s Rocky IV by the character Ivan Drago (Dolph Lundgren) right after he killed Apollo Creed in the boxing ring.

Drago could be coming back to the big screen in the sequel about Creed’s son Adonis.

Original Rocky screenwriter/actor Sylvester Stallone hinted about the return of the Russian fighter in Creed II.

“JUST DONE …. if you are curious, around 439 handwritten pages translates into about a 120 page typed screenplay …#writers cramp #rockybalboa #drago #adoniscreed #MGM,” wrote Stallone on Instagram.

Of course, the “drago” hashtag grabbed people’s attention immediately with fans of the franchise hoping to possibly see a second generation Creed vs Drago bout.

While the first Creed was clearly focused on the sport of boxing, Hip Hop played a significant role in the 2015 Ryan Coogler-directed motion picture.

Philadelphia rapper Tone Trump had a supporting part in the movie.

Tessa Thompson starred as Adonis Creed’s (Michael B. Jordan) love interest Bianca, a music artist partially inspired by the late Hip Hop/R&B vocalist Aaliyah.

In addition, the Creed soundtrack was filled with songs by some of the biggest names in modern rap such as Meek Mill, The Roots, Joey Bada$$, Vince Staples, Donald Glover, and Tory Lanez.

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Young Dro And Spodee Go Back And Forth Over Snitching Allegations

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) What the hell is going on? I don’t know what is going on!!!!! Who is Spodee and why is he beefing with Young Dro? Anyway, beef is all the rage now and going back and forth on social media is too. So, instead of talking or even DMing they are “arguing” over social media. This is crazy! Both Spodee and Dro seem to be official dudes, but they begin to scare me when they talk crazy like this. I think it is all snitching and dry snitching! It just seems strange to be talking about “who’s gun” in an open setting like the internet. The case is still open. At any rate, with Dro being the bigger artist…Spo probably should have taken the charge. They don’t seem to have any weed carriers to do that like the old days. See below.

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R. Kelly Reportedly Hires Bill Cosby’s Former Attorney Monique Pressley

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) According to reports, Robert “R.” Kelly is turning to a woman that was once a central part of Bill Cosby’s legal team.

It appears Kelly is hoping veteran lawyer Monique Pressley can help him in his latest public relations fiasco.

The British publication Daily Mail claims the R&B singer hired the DC-based Pressley Firm.

Pressley, an ordained minister, was often seen on television defending Cosby regarding allegations he sexually assaulted numerous women.

She stepped down as part of the comedian’s legal defense last August.

Like Cosby, Kelly has been accused of sexually related crimes during his career.

In 2008, he was found not guilty of child pornography.

Recently, R. Kelly was accused of being involved in abusive and controlling relationships with several young women.

The 50-year-old Chicago native has denied the allegations.

Another attorney, Linda Mensch, stated on her client’s behalf, “Mr. Kelly unequivocally denies such accusations and will work diligently and forcibly to pursue his accusers and clear his name.”

Drake’s New Tat Takes Bromance To New Heights

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHip Rumors) The whole internet is ABUZZ! No, its not Donald Trump related. No, it has nothing to do with Black Liberation. No, it is not about 60,000 missing black women or children. It is: DRAKE GOT A LIL WAYNE TAT! Yes! All over the Hip-Hop Nation, people are questioning Drake’s motives for getting a pic of Weezy tatted on his body.

Yes, the headline was salacious for a reason! But I don’t see anything wrong with this tattoo. I think – in opinion – it is a dope homage to his downtrodden homie. Wayne changed Drake’s life crazy. So, I think this is cool. The Game did the same with Dr. Dre and others that he has tatted on his body. I need to get Malcolm X tatted on me or something. Anyway, check out the tat…

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Killer Mike Addresses Reports Rudy Giuliani Might Replace Jeff Sessions As Attorney General

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) News out of Washington, D.C. is that the President is considering replacing his current Attorney General Jeff Sessions with former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani.

The “palace intrigue” taking place at the White House could have real life implications on policies that affect every American.

Hip Hop artist and political activist Killer Mike was questioned about the possibility Donald Trump may give Sessions the boot in order to put Giuliani in the A.G. position.

“I hope not, but Jeff is pretty bad too,” responded Mike.

The Run The Jewels member added, “At least Giuliani has had to deal with other cultures, and at least he’ll be open… I don’t think either one of them are better than the other because both of them support [the] Drug War which is a racist thing. But Sessions scares the sh-t out of me.”

Killer Mike was one of the most high-profile supporters of Bernie Sanders during the 2016 Democratic primaries, but he is now focusing his attention on local elections like the mayoral race in his hometown.

At the moment, Mike is backing Georgia State Senator Vincent Fort for Atlanta mayor.

Tyler, The Creator Touches Stephen Colbert’s Butt & Performs “911” On ‘The Late Show’ (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) People are still debating whether Tyler, The Creator is really gay or if he is just trolling the world.

Tyler’s appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will just further add to the “Is he?” discussion.

After Colbert introduced the 26-year-old entertainer, Tyler entered in boxer shorts and took the opportunity to get extra close with the host.

“Tyler, I want to point out that when you came out here, you just touched me on the butt,” said Colbert when the two sat down to start the interview.

“No, I didn’t. You have no proof,” Tyler replied.

“We have it on camera. What do you mean you have no proof?” Colbert shot back. “If we worked together, I’d have to report you to H.R. right now.”

The Flower Boy album creator also performed “911” on the CBS talk show.

Webbie Almost Dies On Social Media?

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) LORD. Rapper are going through it! Webbie is…well notable. The brother apparently and allegedly had a seizure ON SOCIAL MEDIA! I don’t know all that Webster is involved with so I am not judging him, but he goes through a myriad of emotions when all of this happens. He thanks the lord, chastises the haters, and tells people f**k is hair! All the while, the brother is getting a message from some lady. He also says he was about to have sex. Anyway. All of this allegedly and apparently happened on the way to the hospital. DAMN!” “PRAISE THE LORD AND THANK YOU JESUS FOR FOR NOW! FOR RIGHT NOW I DON’T CARE WHO DON’T LIKE ME! PRAY FOR ME! I DON’T CARE WHO DON’T LIKE ME!” Webbie yells! God bless this brother! He seems to have money, but also appears to be a bit “lost” or on “that other level” of the game. “I just need God,” he said. “I’m gonna have haters FOREVER! I just need God man. [God] just helps me through this madness.” Man, pray for him. I really think he’s a good man. Damn. This is sad and yet inspirational.

Mike Tyson Reveals He Was Molested As A Child

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Boxer-turned-actor Mike Tyson has revealed a childhood molestation turned him into a fighting machine.

The “Hangover” star was talking about his challenging childhood in Brooklyn, New York during an ESPN E:60 interview with old pal Jeremy Schapp when he let slip he had been the victim of a local pervert who dragged him into a building and “molested” him.

Tyson immediately tried to change the subject but Schapp persisted, revealing that in all their pre and post-fight chats over the years, the fighter had never opened up about the drama.

“It was nobody’s business to know,” Tyson said, becoming defensive. “It doesn’t make me any less of a man, because it happened. It’s just something that happened, not a big impact in my life.”

But the former champion then told Schapp the experience, his childhood bullies and the gangs that ruled his neighborhood, inspired Tyson to toughen up, develop a thick skin and hit the gym.

The unusually candid star had to stop the interview with the sports reporter at one point as he teared up while recalling his late mentor C## D’Amato, who took charge of Tyson’s boxing career when the sportsman was a teenager.

D’Amato died in 1985.

Jay-Z Spotify Ban Could Be Costing Him $1 Million A Week

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Jay-Z is reportedly sacrificing up to $1 million a week by refusing to allow his new album to stream on the Spotify music service.

The rap mogul released 4:44 exclusively on his Tidal streaming app last month, before making it available on other services, including Apple Music, but the album remains absent from Spotify.

Industry insiders tell Billboard.com the decision could be costing Jay-Z hundreds of thousands of dollars, based on payments collected by other top artists.

The hip-hop superstar, who pulled his back catalog from Spotify earlier this year, has yet to comment on the report, but other musicians, like Taylor Swift, have previously spoken out against the company in a disagreement over royalty fees.

Swift removed her music from the site in 2014, but recently allowed her tunes to be streamed online again last month.

It’s unlikely the new dad will be concerned about missing out on the Spotify funds – earlier this year, Beyonce’s husband placed second on Forbes magazine’s World’s Richest Rappers list with an estimated net worth of $810 million, $10 million behind pal Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

Jay-Z and Beyonce, who recently welcomed twins, were also declared a billion-dollar supercouple in May, with a combined wealth of $1.16 billion, according to Forbes experts.

Can Trap Music Only Come Out Of Atlanta?

By: ClassicOneCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) 21 Savage has recently made a very interesting claim!

The Alanta rapper stopped by Everyday Struggle today to discuss a number of things including his project ‘Issa Album’. While chatting with DJ Akademiks and Joe Budden, 21 claimed that trap music is only trap music if it’s coming out of Atlanta.

21 said that trap music isn’t just about 808-driven music, as he explained that he believes that trap-influenced music from other cities can’t really be considered trap. This seems odd because there are clearly “traps” in other cities and states!

21 Savage also defined trap music as a combination of beats, lyrics, and location.

“Just because some sh-t got an 808, that don’t mean it’s trap music… If I get on a New York type throwback beat and I sing about rock, is that hip-hop? If a rock star get on a JAY-Z beat and sing a rock star song, is that hip-hop? Just because a n-gga on an 808 beat, that don’t make it trap. These n-ggas don’t know nothing about the trap… Trap is some Atlanta sh-t… Me, Thug, Future, Migos, 2 Chainz. You gotta be from Atlanta. Atlanta is some trap sh-t. Trap is some Atlanta sh-t… It’s not about the beat, it’s about what you’re saying,” said 21 Savage.

He went on to cite Atlanta rappers like T.I., Gucci Mane, and Jeezy as examples of what trap music really is.

Do you agree with 21? If not, what are some tracks that you would consider to be trap music from places outside of ATL? I personally think 21’s claim is a bit flawed. Carry on.

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