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MGMC artists G.I., Gen & ZyThaProphet Go For The Money in Debut Single “Run My Bag Up”

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: Music

“Nothing gets in the way of our money or ambition to make it  music or life and “Run My Bag Up” reflects that,” say MGMC rapper Gen.

MoneyGang MealClique is a rap collective and record label comprised of rapper G.I., Gen and ZyThaProphet. Hailing from San Bernardino, CA the emcees came together as MGMC after individually making noise around the LA and Inland Empire rap scenes. As a collective they’ve created resounding buzz in the streets and clubs and as a result are currently recording their first compilation mixtape. Today, with a newly minted deal with Empire Distribution, MGMC is setting things off with their debut single “Run My Bag Up.”

DJ Khaled Drops “I’m The One” With Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber, Chance The Rapper & Quavo (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) DJ Khaled once again recruited the top names in the music business for his forthcoming Grateful album.

After letting loose the Beyoncé/Jay Z collaboration “Shining” on Grammy night, Khaled is back with another single featuring high-profile acts.

Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber, Chance The Rapper, and Quavo of the Migos all showed up for “I’m The One.”

Khaled has now released the video for the cut.

The visuals open with a close-up of the real star of the Khaled household – his baby son and Grateful executive producer Asahd.

Last year, DJ Khaled’s Major Key debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200, becoming his first LP to top that chart.

Ja Rule’s Fyre Festival Turns In Disaster, Attendees Go On Twitter Rampage

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Ja Rule’s highly touted luxury festival has gotten a bevy of bad press for being a disaster after several high profile acts pulled out and attendees have taken to twitter to express their views.

The Fyre Fest bragged about being “the cultural experience of the decade” and even touted high-end music acts like “Pusha T, Tyga, Desiigner, Major Lazer, Disclosure, Blink-182, Migos, and Lil Yachty. Additionally, there was a fashion component that offered up Kendall Jenner, Alessandra Ambrosio, Hailey Baldwin and others. Packages to attend the festival went as high as $250,000.

Even though the festival was this weekend, it has all seemingly fallen apart on the islands of Exumas in the Bahamas.

Ja Rule and the Fyre Festival team have issued a statement taking ownership of what has happened.

Fyre Festival set out to provide a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience on the Islands of the Exumas.
Due to circumstances out of our control, the physical infrastructure was not in place on time and we are unable to fulfill on that vision safely and enjoyably for our guests. At this time, we are working tirelessly to get flights scheduled and get everyone off of Great Exuma and home safely as quickly as we can. We ask that guests currently on-island do not make their own arrangements to get to the airport as we are coordinating those plans. We are working to place everyone on complimentary charters back to Miami today; this process has commenced and the safety and comfort of our guests is our top priority.

The festival is being postponed until we can further assess if and when we are able to create the high- quality experience we envisioned.

We ask for everyone’s patience and cooperation during this difficult time as we work as quickly and safely as we can to remedy this unforeseeable situation. We will continue to provide regular updates via email to our guests and via our official social media channels as they become available.

-The Fyre Festival Team

Additionally, the Ministry of Tourism in the Bahamas has issued an apology as well due to the onslaught of international press Fyre Fest has created.

Right now, the festival has been postponed for the indefinite future.

Here are some of the social media responses.

https://twitter.com/vid_icarus/status/857941988368420865

Some of the tweets, were comedic in nature.

Troy Ave Slams Joe Budden For Claiming He Only Sold 830 Copies Of ‘NuPac’

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Joe Budden may really be getting under Troy Ave’s skin.

The two East Coast rappers have been exchanging jabs at each other over the last few weeks.

Troy even dissed Budden on his song “Truth Be Told PSA” off his recent NuPac project, and he went on to suggest Budden is leeching off DJ Akademiks for their Everyday Struggle show.

At the end of Thursday’s episode of the Complex News series, Budden fired back at “Boy Ave” by claiming NuPac only sold around 830 copies.

“Rest in peace Troy Ave’s career,” said Budden.

That led to Troy jumping on Instagram with a message directed at the Slaughterhouse member.

The Brooklyn native wrote:

#PressSpray ‪#ThisSh-tWackLikeAJoeBuddenTrack‬ “Rappin podcaster and a d-ck eater, tryna see how the balls taste, Ask ya chick she in a vid lickin my face” ? don’t beat her up man, u shouldn’t put ya hands on a women & we know u be on some emotional beat a b-tch then take mad pills Tryna OD u fukin Junky! … difference wit me is all my raps is real! the #FakeOnes said I sold 800 copies of a mixtape that i dropped for free ? all that means is I made an unexpected $7,000 I might use the free money to buy some patio furniture 4 my pool with the water fall ??Y’all haters gotta come better u already tried that 1 ??? u can’t assassinate my character y’all too weak and us #TheRealOnes is too strong we gettin even stronger!

While NuPac is available on free download sites such as My Mixtapez and Datpiff, the project can also be purchased on iTunes and streamed on Apple Music, Tidal, and Spotify.

Albums sales could be a touchy subject for Troy since he was widely ridiculed when his 2015 indie album Major Without A Deal reportedly only sold 7,000 units in the first week of release.

At the time, Troy claimed that number as a victory and even stated he was “the people’s champ.”

? #PressSpray ‪#ThisShitWackLikeAJoeBuddenTrack‬ “Rappin podcaster and a dick eater, tryna see how the balls taste, Ask ya chick she in a vid lickin my face” ? don’t beat her up man, u shouldn’t put ya hands on a women & we know u be on some emotional beat a b#### then take mad pills Tryna OD u fukin Junky! … difference wit me is all my raps is real! the #FakeOnes said I sold 800 copies of a mixtape that i dropped for free ? all that means is I made an unexpected $7,000 I might use the free money to buy some patio furniture 4 my pool with the water fall ??Y’all haters gotta come better u already tried that 1 ??? u can’t assassinate my character y’all too weak and us #TheRealOnes is too strong we gettin even stronger! #MoreImportantly (#NuPac ? Link in My bio) #GODisGreatAndThePaperStraight

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Kendrick Lamar Breaks Drake & J. Cole’s On-Demand Streaming Songs Chart Record

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Besides being the current king of the Billboard 200 and Hot 100 charts, Kendrick Lamar is also the leader of the On-Demand Streaming Songs chart.

Songs off Lamar’s DAMN album control the top nine spots.

That makes the Compton emcee the first act to have nine concurrent songs in the Top 10.

Previously, Drake and J. Cole were tied for the record with eight tracks.

Drake accomplished that feat in 2016 and earlier this year.

J. Cole managed to occupy eight songs on that chart in 2016.

In addition, Lamar is the only act to have the top 9 records on the On-Demand Streaming Songs chart at the same time.

The TDE representative is just the sixth act to hold the #1 and #2 positions on the charts simultaneously (Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Miley Cyrus, Iggy Azalea, Meghan Trainor, and Justin Bieber).

“HUMBLE” and “DNA” lead the tally at the moment.

HOT 97 Summer Jam 2017 Festival Stage Announcement

By: Staff WriterCategory: Music News

HOT 97 SUMMER JAM #SUMMERJAM

FESTIVAL STAGE ANNOUNCED!

YOUNG M.A | A BOOGIE | DON Q

DAVE EAST | LIL YACHTY | D.R.A.M.

PNB ROCK | CASANOVA | PHRESHER

Nessa & the HOT 97 Family Announce Stadium Stage Line-Up Tuesday, April 25th at 4:00 p.m. ET

Tickets On-Sale Friday, April 28th at 12:00 p.m. ET

Monday, April 24, 2017 (East Rutherford, NJ) – WQHT-FM HOT 97, #1 for Hip Hop, brings you the official start-of-summer party, HOT 97 Summer Jam, going down Sunday, June 11th at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ!  Exclusively announced this morning on Ebro in the Morning with Laura Stylez & Rosenberg, Young M.A, A Boogie, Don Q, Dave East, Lil Yachty, D.R.A.M., PnB Rock, Casanova, and PHresher will appear on this year’s Festival Stage, the premier platform for emerging artists to perform for the largest group of Hip Hop fans in the New York Tri-State area!  Make sure to keep it locked to HOT 97 on your radio and online as Nessa & the HOT 97 family announce the Stadium Stage line-up live tomorrow, April 25th at 4:00 p.m. ET.  Tickets go on-sale Friday, April 28th at 12:00 p.m. ET; be sure to get yours early to see all of your favorite Hip Hop artists as they touchdown on the world-renowned Summer Jam stage!

“HOT 97 Summer Jam is a legendary, one-of-a-kind event,” states Charlie Morgan, SVP/Market Manager of Emmis New York.  “Each year, we host the biggest acts in music on two stages, plus have exciting experiences for our fans during the Festival Village pre-show.  Add in major surprise appearances from Hip Hop’s hottest artists, and you’ve got the best celebration of Hip Hop on the planet.  The center of the Hip Hop universe is at MetLife Stadium on June 11th!”

“We’ve been doing anti-rain dances since the day after last year’s show!” laughs Ebro Darden, On-Air Host/Assistant PD for WQHT.   “It’s all about the music and culture, and Summer Jam is the ultimate event to celebrate and appreciate Hip Hop.  Make sure you get your tickets early though; we have a few tricks up our sleeves that you’ll just have to be in the house to know about!”

Tickets go on-sale Friday, April 28th at 12:00 p.m. ET at Ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster retail locations or by phone at 800-745-3000.  Get your tickets in the Ebro in the Morning Section for the best deal at Summer Jam; or purchase Club 97 packages, which include premium show seats, access to the VIP Patio on the 50-yard line, an unobstructed view of all Stadium Stage performances, and a full-service cash bar.  Tickets will be available at the MetLife Stadium Box Office beginning Monday, May 1st at 11:00 a.m. ET.  No tickets will be sold at the stadium on the day of the event.

HOT 97 Summer Jam is made HOT by Nutrament, Power, a Starz original series, Effen Vodka, and McDonald’s.

For additional information on HOT 97’s Summer Jam, go to HOT97.com.  For the latest news, exclusive updates and announcements, follow @HOT97 and use #SummerJam on Twitter and Instagram, and friend HOT 97 at HOT97OFFICIAL on Facebook.

Amber Rose and Karen Civil Talk About Sex On The Aids Healthcare Foundation KYS Tour

By: Janeen AdamsCategory: Multimedia / Video

Last week Clark Atlanta University was the epicenter of excitement with Amber Rose and her aligned panelists.

As the Aids Healthcare Foundation, Know Your Status Tour continues, students from all across the country continue to gain awareness about risks associated with improper sexual engagement. The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) made a significant impact on college students in Houston, Texas yesterday for the third installation of the Know Your Status Tour.

Kids Engaging Aids Healthcare Foundation

The success of The KYST is due in large part to the dynamic impact of the celebrity, social and pop culture influence involved.

Don Benjamin seen here sitting on the Aids Healthcare Foundation panel during the  Know Your Status Tour.

Sexologist Shannon Boodram educated the students in each city and focused on sharing a clear message of safety and precaution while maintaining a pleasurable experience.

Volunteers from all over Houston came out in order to support the Aids Healthcare Foundation (Know Your Status Tour).

Sibley (Host From E! TV), Nina Parker (Access Hollywood!), Singer Jacquees, Model / Actor Don Benjamin, sex therapist Shannon Broham, Amber Rose, Chris Grace and Cordell Broadus were all a part of the Karen Civil moderated the panel.

While KYST stopped in Houston, local performer Imani Scott stopped by to show support promoting her single Get Litty. Imani Scott and Chris Grace Know Your Status Tour Aids Healthcare Foundation

In celebration of STD awareness month we’d like to spotlight the work of a very talented performing artist FLAWLESS. Flawless recently released his video Take Me Away. It’s important for anyone experiencing any sexual abuse to get in touch with the correct authorities. If you are concerned about the possibility of contracting an STD visit www.aidshealth.org for more information.

Recording artist Ari Lennox, recently signed to J Coles Dreamville Records performed.  Ari Lennox Know Your Status Tour

Don Benjamin not only participated in the panel discussion for the Houston activation, he also performed for the TSU students.  We heard students went crazy when he hit the stage!

The Game Jumps On The Remix of R-Means Open Wounds [LISTEN]

By: Janeen AdamsCategory: Music
Check out R-Means latest record  featuring The Game.

Open Wounds, is a song dedicated to exposing the atrocities committed by the Ottoman Empire (modern day Turkey) in 1915 in which they attempted to annihilate the Armenian people, expresses the despair and sadness of what his ancestors faced in their fight to survive. Check it out below.

R-Mean has been making some noise with his weekly Mean Monday series. Last week R-Mean performed at the annual Armenian Genocide remembrance event in Glendale, CA. Hundreds of people were wearing his 1915 Our Wounds Are Still Open T-Shirt. Check the pics out below.

 

Love and Basketball: Greg Marius and the Legacy “The Rucker”

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: Editorial

(AllHipHop Editorial) In 1982, as “Greg G” of the Harlem rap group Disco 4, Greg Marius challenged a rival rap group, The Crash Crew, to a basketball game while the groups were being interviewed on The Rap Attack hosted by Mr. Magic. The groups decided to meet up the next day at Mount Morris Park. When they arrived for the game, Marius was shocked to see that there were more than 1000 people waiting to watch. It was during that impromptu game that the Entertainers Basketball Classic was born.

Within years, music and sports stars were attracted to the event and the EBC eventually became one of the most prominent street basketball tournaments in the US. The EBC expanded over the years attracting sponsors who were drawn to the lure of thousands of fans with an affinity for luxury and sportswear brands. Marius united hip-hop, basketball, and urban marketing in a way that was previously unprecedented. Sponsors over the years included, Reebok, Gatorade, AT&T, and more. Games were often broadcast on NBA TV and inspired the film, Above the Rim.

Marius was a lifelong Harlem resident who was committed to keeping the EBC in his beloved neighborhood. He told the New York Daily News in 2010, “It’s been great that I’ve been able to create memories in Harlem, where I’m from.”

“Greg Marius was a visionary and a legend in the game of basketball. [Thanks to him] the world knew about the EBC and Rucker Park,” says Atlanta Entertainment Basketball League founder, Jahi Rawlings. “Not only was he a mentor, he’s a leader in the community and I will personally work to see that he gets into the Basketball Hall of Fame.”

Rooted in hip-hop, the EBC has seen teams hosted by Diddy, Jay Z and Fat Joe. In his book, Empire State of Mind: How Jay Z went from Street Corner to Corner Office, Zack O’Malley Greenburg recounts the epic 2003 season when Team S. Carter was slated to challenge Fat Joe’s Terror Squad in the championship game.

Synergies aside, the EBC wasn’t simply a marketing whim.

Jay-Z, a lifelong basketball fan, intended to win the summer tournament. To accomplish this goal, he’d have to unseat the defending champions, rival rapper Fat Joe’s Terror Squad, a team that boasted rugged NBA players Stephon Marbury and Ron Artest, both of whom had honed their skills in New York school yards. Jay-Z was unfazed. “He was like, ‘I’m going to bring this team together . . . I’m only going to do it once, and obviously, I plan to win,’ ” recalls Fab [Five Freddy]. “Then The Black Album was supposed to come out, and then he was going to retire.”

Jay’s team included Kenyon Martin, Tracy McGrady, Lamar Odom, and Sebastia Telfair. According to Telfair, Jay Z was a very hands-on team manager who would regularly call and email team players. The epic championship game, however, never took place. The 2003 EBC Championship game was canceled due to a power outage and Team S. Carter forfeited.

It is unclear what will become of the EBC with Greg Marius’ passing, one can only hope that the legendary summer series continues. Greg Marius was laid to rest on Thursday, April 27th in his beloved Harlem.

Ellen DeGeneres Wants Kanye West To Take Over Her Talk Show

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) U.S. TV personality Ellen DeGeneres has offered to dedicate her daytime talk show to Kanye West when her rapper pal turns 40 this summer.

Kanye hits the age milestone on June 8 and Ellen wants to make sure he celebrates in style – on her show.

During a taped chat with his wife Kim Kardashian, which aired on Thursday (April 27), the comedienne offered to host the rap star’s birthday bash after the reality TV star confessed the pressure was on for her to come up with a big surprise.

Kim told Ellen, “I have no idea… He does the most amazing, romantic, over-the-top, crazy, wild things that you would never even imagine for me, so the pressure is on.”

DeGeneres said she would devote the entire hour of her June 8 show to Kanye and invite all the Kardashians, adding, “He can play music, he can talk about whatever he wants.”

Killer Mike Interviews P-Funk Legend George Clinton About Hip Hop, The Dungeon Family & More (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) It’s hard to imagine a “Dungeon Family Sound” without the musical legacy of George Clinton.

The leader of the iconic funk pioneers Parliament-Funkadelic was such a musical influence on the Atlanta rap crew that Clinton was even featured on OutKast’s “Synthesizer.”

Dungeon Family member Killer Mike sat down at his SWAG barber shop with Clinton for an NPR interview.

The 75-year-old Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee discussed running his own barber shop business, using counterfeit money to fund his music career, his eccentric fashion style, making introspective tunes, and the rise of Hip Hop.

“When Hip Hop came along, I just looked at it like, ‘Okay, this reminds me of when we were young… and my mother would say, “What the hell are you talking about?”‘ When I heard someone [beatboxing], it didn’t bother me,” said Clinton.

The singer-songwriter/producer also talked about once mentoring now-veteran Atlanta area hitmakers such as Dallas Austin, Jermaine Dupri, and Dungeon Family’s Organized Noize in the early 1990’s.

“They just let me be like the school teacher,” explained Clinton. “It was about music, and they would actually listen.”

According to the “Atomic Dog” performer, the Dungeon Family and OutKast inspired him as well.

“They gave me a lot of inspiration to keep going when they got to their height as OutKast. I ain’t got nothing to worry about,” Clinton added.

Mr.Smith – “T.N.I.P.” (Official Video)

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: Videos

Mr.Smith plans to be the next big thing out of Oakland, CA and starts off strong with his Cities’ anthem “T.N.I.P.” The record is catching huge buzz in the Bay Area and it’s only right he follows up with the official video.

Check out the visual below. Production handled by NYC producer Motivbeats.

Young M.A. Releases Her First Official Project “Herstory”

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: Music

After a successful year with her hit single “OOOUUU” and a slew of solid guest verses, Young M.A. releases her first official project, a 7-track EP titled “Herstory.” It features one lone guest appearance by Monica.

Stream below via Spotify.

Tweeday – “Tag Me In” Remix (Feat. Nick Patti Wack & Danrue) [Video]

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: Videos

Following the release of his viral single “Tag Me In,” which has accumulated millions of streams and endless radio play down south, rising Louisiana rapper Tweeday now liberates the remix’s official video.

Internet sensations Nick And Dan co-star in the Dragon-directed clip, adding a comedic element suitable for people of all ages to enjoy.

Watch the visual below.

Snoop Dogg Is The Owner of A New Basketball League

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Snoop Dogg has been named a celebrity commissioner of the Champions Basketball League.

The “Gin and Juice” hitmaker will work with bosses at the company to help promote and drive interest in the league. He is also part owner, according to a press release.

“Champions Basketball League is a sports innovation for fans,” Snoop Dogg says. “Champions provides exclusive and affordable access to world class basketball for fans.

“I’m looking forward to collaborating with the organization on unique ways to entertain fans and work with the league to secure celebrity partners in each of the major markets where Champions Basketball League will play this summer. And fans are even able to own their own team. I can’t wait to see what y’all do with that.”

The league is made up of teams of former National Basketball Association (NBA) players.

Snoop Dogg has been very active on the sports scene and in 2005, he created the Snoop Youth Football League for underprivileged kids.

DJ Khaled’s ‘Grateful’ Album Has A Literal Gang Of Superstars On It!

By: ClassicOneCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) Major key alert!

It’s no secret that DJ Khaled and his son, 6-month-old executive producer Asahd Khaled have been working over time to deliver DJ Khaled’s forthcoming ‘Grateful’ album.

Although up to now, everything has been top secret, we do know that those Drake vocals finallyyyyyyyy came in.

DJ Khaled recently sat down with Power 106’s The Cruz Show to speak on his upcoming new album, and he confirms that it will have features from Drake, Rihanna, Nas, Chance The Rapper, Lil Wayne, Migos member Quavo, Justin Bieber, and more!

Mannnnn this project is going to have a star-studded line-up of features man. He already has Beyonce and Jay Z on it!

Rumor has it that Future, Kendrick Lamar and Travis Scott may also appear on the album.

Is Nas’ own album finished yet though? Are you ready for Khaled’s album?!

K Camp Links With Moneybagg Yo & Money Man On New Track “Typical”

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: Music

Back at the end of March, K Camp kicked off his solo headlining Rockstar Crazy Tour, hitting over 15 cities in the span of a month. Even while currently on the road, K Camp still manages to deliver new music for fans.

Linking up with ATL’s own Moneybagg Yo and Money Man, Camp releases a trap-inspired anthem titled “Typical” produced by Nard & B, Bobby Kritical, XL and Musik MajorX.

With today being his birthday as well, the ATLien has even more reason to celebrate. Listen below.

King Los Assists JU On His Latest Single “Do Your Thang”

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: Music

Emerging St. Louis artist Ju, teams up with Baltimore lyricist King Los to deliver a strong message to the music industry on their new collaboration “Do Yo Thang,” produced by Frizz. The two emcees call-out those who come in the game using another artists’ wave without being original to themselves.

Ju is expected to follow up with a new video in the coming weeks that will appear on his upcoming project, “The Revival.” Prior to that, he plans to drop a mixtape titled “New Levels, New Devils” which will “Do Your Thang.”

Check it out below.

Drake Is Vacationing Next To J. Lo and Alex Rodriguez

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Drake is vacationing in the same complex where reported ex Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez got really close a few weeks ago.

The “Hotline Bling” hitmaker has jetted off to the Dominican Republic for a break and he’s staying at Casa De Campo, the same luxury complex where J.Lo and A-Rod enjoyed a little one-on-one time recently.

Sources tell TMZ the rapper is chilling in a five-bedroom $7.85 million oceanfront villa.

It’s not the first time he has enjoyed the luxury pad – he shot French Montana’s “No Shopping” music video there last year.

Drake and J.Lo were briefly linked earlier this year, before Jennifer found love with retired baseball superstar Rodriguez.