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The Weeknd Follows In French Montana’s Footsteps and Donates Big Loot to Uganda

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) The Weeknd has followed in his friend French Montana’s footsteps and donated $100,000 to a community health center in Uganda.

The “Pop That” hitmaker traveled to Uganda in March to film his new music video Unforgettable, and while he was there, he paid a visit to the Suubi Health Center in Budondo and donated $100,000, which will help fund medical supplies and support local blood banks.

His pal The Weeknd, real name Abel Tesfaye, has now been inspired to do the same and has donated the same amount to the center, which serves as a maternity and children’s medical facility.

According to E! News, his donation will help staff at non-profit organization Mama Hope complete construction of the first floor of the maternity clinic and enable them to look after 260,000 people, an increase on its previous capacity of 56,000 people.

French spoke about his visit to Billboard.com after his return, saying, “That touched my heart when I went out there… I felt like taking my clothes off while I was there and giving it to them there… I feel like sometimes God puts you in a platform where you’re supposed to help other people.”

His trip inspired him to launch the Unforgettable Dance Challenge, a social media craze in which fans show off their moves to the track to raise awareness and additional donations for Mama Hope. Drake, Swizz Beatz, and DJ Khaled have all thrown their support behind the online campaign.

Timbaland Is Looking For The Next Big Boy Band

By: Mike WinslowCategory: Uncategorized

(AllHipHop News) Producer and hitmaker Timbaland has joined the judging panel behind a new U.S. talent show to find the next big boy band.

He has signed on for the singing competition, alongside previously announced “architects,” Backstreet Boys star Nick Carter and Emma ‘Baby Spice’ Bunton, who will select the singers who will make up a new group on Boy Band, according to Variety.

“I’m excited to be a part of this show and come on as an architect to help guide the next generation of undiscovered talent,” Timbaland says in a statement. “I want to continue giving back to music as I have been. I’m ready to find the next boy band that could change our business.”

Timbaland, who has worked extensively with Missy Elliott and former boy band star Justin Timberlake, among others, produced Jodeci in the 1990s.

The new show, which premieres on June 22, will be hosted by Rita Ora.

Uh Oh! Joseline Hernandez Threatens To Expose Mona Scott-Young!

By: ClassicOneCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) Joseline Hernandez was certainly on one again.

What’s the substance J? Anyway Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’s Joseline Hernandez has threatened to expose the show’s executive producer industry vet, Mona Scott-Young!

It looks like Joseline is fed up and is biting the hand that feeds her. Who knows what’s real and what’s fake these days with these reality shows. It’s hard to tell what’s staged and scripted from what’s actually real I swearrrrrr.

Joseline took to her Instagram Live to let people know that she would be telling it all about her boss!

“I’ma come back in about five minutes I need y’all to have your phones ready to record what I’m about to tell you about this b-tch Mona and how she MF treating her cast members, and all the sh-t she done to us throughout the MF years. Ima let everybody know. Hashtag Oprah, and I want to go sit down with Oprah. Can y’all hashtag that,” said Joseline.

It doesn’t look like Joseline returned to her live stream to blast Mona yet, but who knows it could still be coming! I wonder what Joseline plans to expose about Mona. Maybe Iyanla Vanzant or Oprah will make room for Joseline on the couches at OWN to air out Love & Hip Hop!

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Janelle Monae Heading To T.V. In A New Sci-Fi Series

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Singer Janelle Monae is heading back to TV to star in an episode of anthology series Philip K. Dick’s “Electric Dreams.”

The “Hidden Figures” actress will star alongside Juno Temple in an episode of the new sci-fi series, based on author Philip K. Dick’s short stories.

Monae and Temple will appear in an episode titled “Autofac,” which is set in a time after society collapses and humans must consume products to stay happy.

However, to be able to continue consuming products, humans are denied free will. A single factory that automatically manufactures the products is shut down by rebels.

Janelle will play “Autofac” representative Alexis, while Temple will portray rebel Emily. Jay Paulson and David Lyons will also star in the episode.

The series will feature 10 stand-alone episodes, with other previously-announced cast members including Timothy Spall, Anna Paquin, Terence Howard, Steve Buscemi, and Bryan Cranston, who also serves as an executive producer on the show.

Philip K. Dick’s “Electric Dreams” will air later this year on Channel 4 in the U.K. and on Amazon’s streaming service in the U.S.

Monae previously appeared on the small screen in an episode of animated series “American Dad.”

Vince Staples Describes His ‘Big Fish Theory’ Album As Afrofuturism

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) California rhymer Vince Staples is ready to return with his next musical body of work on June 23.

In an interview with LA Weekly, Staples talked about the artistic direction of his upcoming release titled Big Fish Theory.

“All I can tell you is that it’s current. It’s tomorrow. It’s next Thursday,” said the 23-year-old artist. “We making future music. It’s Afrofuturism. This is my Afrofuturism. There’s no other kind.”

The term “Afrofuturism” refers to an aesthetic which combines science fiction, fantasy, and Afrocentrism.

Works by notable music acts like George Clinton, Jimi Hendrix, Sun-Ra, Missy Elliott, OutKast, Janelle Monáe, Solange, and FKA Twigs have been connected to the philosophy.

Filmmakers Sama’an Ashrawi and Steven Jackson recently launched an animated docu-series highlighting performers that embrace Afrofuturism.

“We noticed a growing online trend of people asking for more Afrofuturism-related content and decided to make these brief explainer videos about important figures related to the lens of Afrofuturism – but we didn’t want them to be like a boring lecture, we wanted them to be fun. And I think they turned out very fun,” Ashrawi told AllHipHop.com in April.

Vince Staples’ journey into the world of Afrofuturistic ideas follows his critically acclaimed Summertime ’06 album which has been described as a coming-of-age story set in LA.

It appears Big Fish Theory will be a departure – both conceptually and stylistically – from the No I.D. protégé’s 2015 debut LP.

“If a photographer took the same picture over and over again, you’d call them crazy, right? If an architect built the same house, if a designer made the same clothes, if a painter made the same painting  – we’d all discredit them,” explained Staples on the need to constantly switch things up. “Then why do we expect musicians, and rappers specifically, to do the same thing over and over and over?”

2 Chainz Defends His Messenger Bag “Man Purse”

By: ClassicOneCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) 2 Chainz had to recently get some folks in check!

Folks were coming for the Atlanta rapper when they felt he was the latest to join the man purse rapper wave that’s been going on right now [see Young Thug & Lil Uzi Vert].

Chainz was not with the sh-ts and shut all of that emasculative talk DOWN! He broke it all the way down.

2 Chainz explained that the bags that he has been sporting are NOT man purses; they are “messenger bags”.

2 Chainz gave fans a history lesson and let folks know that he and others in the streets have been rocking the messenger bags for years as they hold their stacks of cash!

“Let’s be very clear !! I been wearing Gucci from the beginning. ! I also been wearing messenger bags with racks in it !! This was symbolic of having bands !! Messenger bags were started by BMF who we all know were street millionaires who inspired other people from the street , that being said that bag Sh-t started with us for us by us !! Dufflebag boyz video came out in 2007 !! Ten years ago and that where the swag coming from ! Point blank period !!! Ps video shot in a real trap off Godby Road !! Soufside !!Pls don’t get this sh-t confused !! I AM VERY SOLID #logoho then and now #drenchGOD #prettygirlsliketrapmusic 6/16”

Welp 2 Chainz certainly cleared that up for the culture. Well actually just for himself. Carry on!

Anybody remember this? “N###as with Purses’??? LOL! People really were upset about this.

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Rich Homie Quan Remains Locked Up For Possessing Weed

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Rich Homie Quan is facing a felony drug possession charge stemming from his arrest in Georgia over the weekend.

The hip-hop star and his entourage were stopped at a police checkpoint on their way to Club Liquids in Wadley, and a subsequent search of their vehicle reportedly turned up a stash of marijuana and ecstasy, as well as a stolen firearm.

Rich Homie Quan, real name Dequantes Lamar, was one of the six men taken into custody on suspicion of possession of a stolen gun and drugs and he has now been hit with a felony possession of drugs with intent to distribute charge.

According to TMZ, he will remain behind bars at Jefferson County Jail until a bond hearing on Friday (June 2) and is being held on a $20,000 bond.

If he is convicted, he faces up to 30 years in prison.

The Beatnuts Celebrate Hispanic Culture With Hundreds Of People In Queens

By: Mike WinslowCategory: Features

Recently in New York, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Neighborhood Flavor brought 850 people together to salute seven individuals whose influence uplifts the Hispanic Community of Queens, beyond zip codes, borders, and labels.

Honorees, pioneering Panamanian-Mexican filmmaker, photographer, and actor, Danny Hastings, and Lifestyle Remix creator and activist, Rebecca “Gitana” Torres, hosted the private event which attracted a cross-cultural group of foodies, music and art fans.

Trailblazing Hip-Hop duo The Beatnuts also held a spot on the Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Neighborhood Flavor honoree list. The Corona and Jackson Heights-bred producer-rappers, Jerry ‘JuJu’ Tineo and Lester ‘Psycho Les’ Fernandez headlined the performance showcase.

 

Kat Lazo, vlogger and video producer, currently at we are mitú; Richard Chiriboga, award-winning digital media leader and founder of CorrienteLatina.com; Sebastian Morel-Ferreira, national fitness expert and Peruvian world music dancer, Samantha Diaz, were also crowned for their impact.

Latin fare by famed Hispanic-owned restaurant brands Pio Pio, Mama Juana’s Queens and Sabor Latino kept hunger at bay. Guests were treated to specially curated cocktails like the MaracuJack, which features passion fruit, and Jack Honey Lemonade, by Lemon Ice King of Corona.


Jack Daniel’s invited renowned Queens-based muralists TECK, Nicholai Khan, Free 5 and legendary street artist, Louie “KR.One” Gasparro to display their artistry via a live painting performance that mused the borough’s legendary Graffiti Mecca, 5-Pointz. Jack Honey T-Shirts were also customized on-site and gifted to event-goers.

Guests not only were given a ticket to partake in an immersive tasting of the Jack Daniel’s family of brands, they were also given a shot of technology through Jack Daniel’s 360-degree virtual reality experience that takes fans on a tour of its distillery in the space designed to mimic the Jack Daniel’s Barrel House.

Celebrity barbershop, Gents, manned a pop-up shop, lining up edges and keeping party-people faded with fresh designs, as they watched exclusive content from HBO Latino.

ha Diaz kicked off the performance showcase with her mélange of styling, belly dance, Bollywood, Samba, and Hip-Hop. Emerging artists, Colombian urban-pop singer, Evenny and Ecuadorian Latin rock band, TeoriaQ, also took the stage, further laminating the areas wide-ranging talent. DJ New Era and DJ J-Star served as official party-starters.

Follow the flavor of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey via @JackHoney_US and use the Hashtags #JACKLIVESHERE and #JackHoneyQueens

Eminem Helps Get The Word “Stan” Added To The Oxford Dictionary

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) The word “stan” has been part of the Hip Hop lexicon for years.

Thanks to Eminem’s 2000 song “Stan,” rappers and rap fans used the term to describe an overly infatuated fan.

Eventually, the word spread to the mainstream as a way for people to describe himself or herself as a devoted follower of a public figure.

The Oxford Dictionaries Online has even accepted the impact of Eminem’s creation by adding “stan” to its database.

Oxford defines the noun as “an overzealous or obsessive fan of a particular celebrity” and the verb as to “be an overzealous or obsessive fan of a particular celebrity.”

The ODO credits Slim Shady with the entry: “Early 21st century: probably with allusion to the 2000 song “Stan” by the American rapper Eminem, about an obsessed fan.”

“Stan” appeared on the Detroit-bred rapper’s Diamond-certified The Marshall Mathers LP.

The single featured British singer-songwriter Dido, and it became an international hit.

Em’s performance of “Stan” with Elton John at the 2001 Grammys is often cited as one of the best presentations in the award show’s history.

Poor Breezy! Someone Just Leaked 46 Chris Brown Songs!

By: ClassicOneCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) I’m patiently waiting for Chris Breezy to go OFF!

There’s been more bad luck for Chris Brown! Brown happened to suffer a massive leak yesterday. 46 unauthorized songs appeared online as an unofficial Chris Brown mixtape. Apparently the songs were all new material also.

The leaker named the mixtape ‘The Heartbreak On A Full Moon Mixtape’ which is mighty similar to Brown’s forthcoming double album, ‘Heartbreak On A Full Moon’. Luckily for Breezy, these aren’t the songs that would appear on the double disc as he already revealed that track list last month, and the songs don’t really seem to match up.

The leaked tracks still are pretty nice as they are certainly star-studded. The “mixtape” sees collaborations from Lil Wayne, French Montana, G-Eazy, Tyga, 2 Chainz, Sevyn Streeter, R. Kelly, Rihanna, Tupac, and others.

Check out the bootleg mixtape’s track list below. Issa mess. Why do hackers and leakers do the artists like this?

  1. HEARTBREAK
  2. ALL MY LADIES
  3. CALL ME
  4. CAPTAIN SAVE A HOE FT FRENCH MONTANA
  5. CLOSER
  6. COLD HEART
  7. DADDY
  8. ESCAPE YOUR HEARTBREAK
  9. EXPOSURE
  10. FAVORITE GIRL
  11. FLAT LINE
  12. GOOD TIMES
  13. HI LO
  14. HOLD ME DOWN
  15. IN DA CLUB FT. 2CHAINZ
  16. IN YOUR LIFE FT. G-EAZY
  17. IT BURNS SLOW
  18. JUMPING OUT OF THE PLANE (REMIX) LUVABOY TJ & NEWZ HUDDLE
  19. M. F. T. R (REMIX)
  20. NOTICE (HEARTBREAK)
  21. PLAYED YOURSELF FT. LIL WAYNE
  22. SAME GIRL
  23. SAME S###
  24. SCREAM MY NAME (DEMO)
  25. SEDATED
  26. SEX YOU UP (X)
  27. SHE GON’ CRAZY FT TYGA
  28. SOLID GOLD
  29. STARS
  30. TAKE IT OFF
  31. TILL THE MORNING FT 2PAC
  32. TO THE SIDE
  33. TRIPPIN’ FT TYGA & R KELLY
  34. USED TO (NOBODY) FT RIHANNA
  35. WAY OUT
  36. WHINE IT FT SEAN KINGSTON
  37. AFRICAN BAD GIRL FT WIZKID
  38. 10 FEET
  39. ALL ME (LYRICA ANDERSON)
  40. BAD B###### IDEAS
  41. GERONIMO
  42. LIFE OF A YOUNG N####
  43. LOVE RIP
  44. PARACHUTE FT SEVYN STREETER
  45. STRAIGHT UP FT TYGA
  46. WASTING TIME

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Lil Twist Reportedly Ordered To Pay $1.5 Million To Assault Victim Chris Massey

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Christopher “Lil Twist” Moore was recently released early from jail, but the Young Money representative is still taking a financial hit for an alleged 2014 assault.

According to The Daily Mail, a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge ordered Twist to pay $1.5 million to former Zoey 101 star Chris Massey.

The legal situation stems from accusations Twist and accomplices broke into the Los Angeles apartment of Chris’ brother, Kyle Massey, before attacking the actor with brass knuckles and a screwdriver.

Apparently, Massey asked Twist to leave a party being held at the residence, but “The Leak” rapper later returned and the violence ensued.

Twist eventually pled no contest to charges of criminal threats, burglary, grand theft, battery, and two counts of assault with a deadly weapon.

He was sentenced to one year in prison but only served seven and a half weeks.

The $1.5 million court ruling was granted after a brief non-jury trial which Twist did not attend.

MF – “Lost Ones” (Video)

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: Videos

In today’s music, real experiences are often lost and overlooked with these new “gimmicks and fades.” However, Florida emcee MF plans to restore that feeling everyone can relate to with his music. Today, he releases his visual “Lost Ones,” a stand-out track off his recent EP “America’s Angel.”

Press play below. Directed and shot by Sp1 Films.

Drake Wins Noteworthy Lawsuit Over Sample On “Pound Cake/Paris Morton Music 2”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Back in 2014, Drake was hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit over his use of a sample on “Pound Cake/Paris Morton Music 2.”

The Estate of James Oscar Smith claimed the Nothing Was The Same track illegally used copyrighted material from the jazz musician.

However, U.S. District Court Judge William H. Pauley III ruled Drake’s sampling of “Jimmy Smith Rap” falls under the “fair use” doctrine.

The Hollywood Reporter notes the ruling could establish a new precedent for musicians since “fair use” arguments are not typically used in cases involving the creation of songs.

Judge Pauley’s decision claimed the purpose of Drake’s use of Smith’s work is “sharply different” from the original and the Cash Money star added “something new.”

He also rejected the Smith Estate’s argument the sample on “Pound Cake” was too long by ruling the length was “reasonable.”

Drake opened “Pound Cake” with an edited sound bite of Smith saying:

Good God Almighty, like back in the old days… You know, years ago they had the A&R men to tell you what to play, how to play it and you know whether it’s disco and rock but we just went in the studio and we did it. We had the champagne in the studio, of course – compliments of the company – and we just laid back and did it. So we hope you enjoy listening to this album half as much as we enjoyed playing it for you. Because we had a ball. Only real music is gonna last, all the other bullsh-t is here today and gone tomorrow.

The liner notes from NWTS credit “Jimmy Smith Rap,” and the judge in the case stated Cash Money obtained all necessary licenses for the recording.

LeBron James On Racial Slur Incident: “Being Black In America Is Tough” (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) While LeBron James is preparing to play in his seventh straight NBA Finals, the basketball megastar is having to deal with a “racially motivated slur” being painted on his Los Angeles home.

Jame spoke about the situation during a press conference for the Finals.

“No matter how much money you have, no matter how famous you are, no matter how many people admire you, being black in America is tough,” said the 4-time league MVP. “We got a long way to go, for us as a society and for us as African-Americans, until we feel equal in America.”

LeBron has been one of the most outspoken contemporary athletes on racial and social issues in this country.

In the past several years, James publicly protested against the tragic deaths of Trayvon Martin, Mike Brown, and Eric Garner which were all focal points of the Black Lives Matter movement.

He was also a vocal critic of former L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling who was caught on tape making racist comments.

The Los Angeles Police Department is said to be investigating the graffiti incident at the James home as a hate crime.

Lil Yachty Accused Of Stealing “Peek A Boo” Song From Another Rapper

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Lil Yachty is not even a week removed from releasing his debut studio album, but the 19-year-old Atlanta native is already facing legal issues over a record from the project.

Teenage Emotions includes the single “Peek A Boo” featuring Migos.

Another rapper known as Memphis Ash is claiming Yachty’s track is a rip off of his song “Pikachu.”

According to TMZ, Ash’s lawyer sought royalties from Lil Boat, and he is considering having “Peek A Boo” removed from online outlets like Spotify and iTunes.

The website reports:

Memphis Ash released a song called “Pikachu” last year, where he naturally rhymes the word “peek a boo” throughout it. Well apparently lawyers for Ash filed a cease & desist claiming Yachty’s track copies his verse & hook.

Couch K, Yachty’s manager, says he aint buying it, and that “Peek A Boo” is a totally different song, which is tough to argue with.

Memphis Ash’s “Pikachu” has collected over 150,000 plays on SoundCloud and 100,000 plays on YouTube.

The song was added to iTunes on November 14, 2016, where it’s labeled as “Pikachue Peekaboo.”

Suge Knight Changes Religions In Jail!?!

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) I don’t know what religion Suge Knight subscribed to before, but apparently he’s made a switch. By the way, if I guessed Suge’s religion, I’d say “gangsterism.” But, the sources I am hearing now are stating that Suge is now MUSLIM. Yes. The word on the street is that he is now a student of Islam. I have heard that he is now giving folks Quran and even fasting for Ramadan. I don’t get the impression that this is some scheme that Suge feels will get him off the murder charges that are pending against him. It mostly seems that Suge’s value system has changed dramatically from his days as the head of Death Row Records.
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Jermaine Dupri Explains Why New Artists Need To Learn The History Of Hip Hop Culture (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Jermaine Dupri is one of the most successful producers and executives in music history.

His work with Mariah Carey, Jay Z, Usher, Destiny’s Child, Da Brat, Monica, and others has led to countless hit records.

Dupri also established himself as an effective maestro for guiding the careers of young talent such as Kris Kross and Lil Bow Wow.

In addition, the So So Def founder is currently the executive producer and star of Lifetime’s The Rap Game, a reality television series aimed at discovering emerging acts under the age of 18.

So having a legacy of creating music with both established artists and newcomers, Dupri is in a position to speak on the growing generation gap taking place in the culture.

“The education level in Hip Hop is extremely light. It’s almost probably minute at this point. That’s what it is,” says Durpi an interview with AllHipHop.com.

He adds, “You take Lil Yachty saying he never listened to Biggie… A lot of people were like, ‘Oh God, Why?!’ I didn’t take it like that. I’m taking it like, ‘Yo, I understand he’s a kid that probably was not listening to that.'”

Yachty caught backlash from some rap fans when he referred to the late The Notorious B.I.G. as “overrated.” 

The 19-year-old Atlanta rapper attempted to explain his comments about Biggie by saying he did not grow up listening to the New York legend’s music.

While stating he understands Yachty’s youthful musical preferences, Dupri suggests anyone that enters the record business should learn about its history.

“Once you step into the music industry, you should educate yourself on who was the greatest,” offers Dupri.

He later expresses, “You should listen to stuff that came before you that was great and find out why. Especially somebody that people continue to keep talking about in 2017 that came out in the 90’s. If you keep hearing these names in 2017, it must be something incredible about them.”

Who Is PartyNextDoor Dissing?!

By: ClassicOneCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) I can’t stand subliminals! Call folks out; put some names on it, or be quiet.

Singer-songwriter PartyNextDoor is dissing someone, and folks want to know who he is talking to.

I swear these “R&B singers” have the most beef. Party just made amends with singer Jeremih, but he’s already beefing with some other mystery person.

“The game done changed. You better learn how to sing, boy. We gon’ culture vulture your sh-t. Write sh-t for you and sing it better than you,” said Party.

Who is Party talking to? Folks were quick to say Drake because of the culture vulture comments, but many doubted it because the 6 God is the leader of Party’s OVO camp.

This left folks thinking that PND was taking shots at Bryson Tiller who just released his second album, ‘True To Self’, last week.

Party needs to be humble though because he’s certainly not the best singer at all. Who do you think he was referring to? Carry on!

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LeBron James’ Los Angeles Home Vandalized By Racist Punks

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) A Los Angeles property owned by basketball icon LeBron James has been vandalized by racists.

Police were called to the home early today Wednesday (May 31) to investigate after the Cleveland Cavaliers star’s front gate was spray painted with the ‘N’ word.

Los Angeles Police Department Officer Aeron Jefferson reveals the slur had already been covered up by the time cops arrived to inspect the damage.

Detectives are now hoping to find clues about the identity of the racists behind the vandalism by scouring security footage from neighbors’’ homes, reports TMZ.com.

The sports superstar, who purchased the pad in 2015, was not present at the time of the incident.

The Ohio native is thought to be in Oakland, California preparing for the first game of the NBA Finals on Thursday (June 1), when defending champions the Cavaliers will take on the Golden State Warriors.

Ne-Yo Embraces His Baldness With New Outlook On “Self Love”

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) R&B star Ne-Yo finally decided to embraced his balding head this year as part of his journey to self-love.

The “Sexy Love” hitmaker has rarely been photographed without his trademark hat since rising to fame in 2006, and it’s a fashion accessory he has relied on for more than half of his life, because his hairline started to recede before he had even hit puberty.

“My hat has been my crutch for a long time,” he admitted on U.S. breakfast show Today. “My hair started thinning… when I was 11, 12, 13, and you know how mean school kids can be, so I was allowed to wear my cap in school because I got picked on so much.

“So after a while, it just kinda became part of my face, to where I felt naked without it.”

However, after tying the knot with second wife Crystal Renay last year and becoming a father for the third time, Ne-Yo decided it was time he quit using his vast collection of headgear to try and hide his hair loss, and the singer has since grown more comfortable showing off his bare head in public.

“I told myself 2017, it’s about self-love, it’s about confidence, it’s about just living in who you are (sic) and loving it,” he explained.