When keeping it real goes wrong. Been a rough few weeks for the triple OG Killer Mike after the NRA used his convo for the worst. Now MSNBC’s Joy Reid is clapping back after the ATL rapper mistook H&M for the clothing brand instead of an accronym for”Hair & Make-Up”. We still love you Mike!
(AllHipHop News) Fans of DJ Khaled will witness a big change to his social media accounts moving forward.
The world famous DJ was the subject of an investigation conducted by truthinadvertising.org (TINA), which analyzed his social media accounts from June 2017 to March 2018.
According to the study, DJ Khaled posted alcohol ads for Diageo’s Cîroc Vodka, Bacardi’s D’Ussé cognac, and Sovereign Brands’ Belaire sparkling wine and Bumbu rum more than 300 times on Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
The findings prompted a number of nonprofit agencies including Mothers Against Drunk Driving, to send DJ Khaled the letter blasting his blatant promotion of alcohol to millions of underaged fans through his social media.
The organizations shot DJ Khaled a threatening letter accusing him of violating Federal advertising laws for overtly promoting the products, and covertly marketing the brands through product placement, without properly disclosing his connection to the brands.
DJ Khaled apparently got the message, and he had scaled back his rampant promotion of alcohol on social media.
“DJ Khaled has done the right thing by disclosing his material connection to these alcohol brands,” said TINA.org Executive Director Bonnie Patten. “Time will tell if he is truly committed to ensuring that his followers are not misled by deceptive ads on his social media accounts. As for the alcohol companies, their failure to make certain that DJ Khaled complied with FTC law is absolutely inexcusable.”
The clampdown comes months after Cîroc’s co-owner Diageo announced that it was suspending all of its advertising on Snapchat due to concerns about age verification safeguards.
“Overexposure to alcohol advertising is a driver of underage drinking, and it’s all the worse when it flies under the radar on social media platforms popular with youth, like Snapchat. These alcohol producers who are exploiting DJ Khaled’s popularity with young people need to stop this practice immediately and permanently, and Mr. Khaled should stop being an instrument of this exploitive marketing,” snapped Diane Riibe, Executive Director of the U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance.
(AllHipHop Rumors) SH#T DON’T LOOK GOOD! We thought it was all good for the boy Tekashi69 aka 6ix 9ine, but it ain’t apparently. First, the facts. Tekashi has deleted his whole IG with the exception of a single image and new song. Now, the other facts. Today, Tekashi had a court date where he had to go to finalize some court biz, which seemed to be a simple thing. The simple thing was some “stay out of trouble stuff” and GET YOUR GED! To avoid a 3-5 jail term, Tekashi had to get his GET.
This is all speculation, but the word is that he didn’t pass his GED. On top of that, the word is dude skipped his court day, which is a big no-no. Now, I am sure our news section is on this, but that is the word.
Here is the message that 6ix 9ine or his rep put on IG.
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MANAGEMENT: TEKASHI WONT BE BACK UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. HE’S DECIDED TO RELEASE THE OFFICIAL AUDIO TO GOTTI TODAY FOR YOU GUYS, LINK IS IN HIS BIO. WE’LL UPDATE YOU GUYS ON HIS BEHALF FOR THE TIME BEING. GO LISTEN TO GOTTI NOW! LINK IN HIS BIO. HE LOVES YOU GUYS! #69
Ya’ll happy? I know some of ya’ll hate the kid enough to want him in jail more than rapping. Ya happy?
Anyway, this could be 1000% trolling, but I am not sure.
Here is what his best bud DJ Akademiks had to say.
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(AllHipHop Rumors) I know a lot o people don’t want the answer to the question, because it seems to condone domestic abuse. I disagree. Asking what happened does not say, “I agree with what he or she may or may not have done.” So, sources with AllHipHop have dug around and seems to be hearing that something happened unbeknownst to Fab. It has been stated that Emily B supposedly went to Los Angeles without Fab being in the know. Not sure what their relationship is like, but that’s a big deal, apparently. And, this is where the drama starts. Allegedly, apparently and according to sources..Emily B slept with French Montana when they were supposed to be working on something. See, Emily B is a stylist and she styles stars by trade. So, she was allegedly sleeping with French. Did it happen for real? I DON’T KNOW. I do want to know what makes Fab pull a knife out and gets set to stab the mother of his kids and her father. That’s PURE CRAZY. There’s a thing called CRIMES OF PASSION. Now, Fab didn’t commit any physical crimes in the video, but he sure looked like he was about to. Thank god for his security. It seems like we almost had a crime of passion. Now, Fab is accused of knocking out Emily B’s front teeth in another encounter. I am not sure of the time difference, but it seems like they had issues for a minute. We just didn’t see it. Right now, most people consider Fab to be a woman abuser and it doesn’t look good at all. If that picture of a battered Emily B drops, it is game OVER. Everybody, breath.
What do you think?
(AllHipHop News) Rapper Nas returned to his hometown of Queens, to open up his newest Sweet Chick location.
The rapper and Sweet Chick co-owner John Seymour hosted an exclusive party featuring family, friends and some legendary rappers to christen the newest location, which officially opened last night (April 9).
The latest Sweet Chick location pays homage to Nas’ dad Olu Dara, who happens to be an accomplished Jazz artist.
The Long Island City, Queens-based Sweet Chick also has a secret back room, in honor of the jazz clubs of Harlem.
In addition to the new Queens location, Sweet Chick has locations in the Lower East Side section of Manhattan, Brooklyn and Los Angeles.
Take a look at some pictures and videos below.
(AllHipHop News) Cardi B believes her baby has made her even more “hungry to succeed.”
The rapper confirmed she and her Migos fiance Offset are set to start a family together when she showcased her burgeoning bump during a performance on “Saturday Night Live” last weekend.
As she continued on the promo trail for her debut album Invasion of Privacy, Cardi co-hosted “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Monday night and was asked by host Jimmy how she’s managed to stay so active throughout her pregnancy.
“I don’t know if it’s the strength of the fetus, but I have never felt so hungry to succeed,” she said, leading to a huge cheer from the audience.
Cardi waited until quite late in her pregnancy to go public with the news – despite months of rumors.
And she added to Jimmy that she would have kept it a secret up until she gave birth if it was up to her.
“I never really wanted to reveal that I had a baby,” she mused. “I just wanted to hide it. I could have gotten away with it if it wasn’t for the meddling paparazzi because I was just scared of what people would think and say. I was just freaking out.
“(But then) It was like, ‘Well, why not? Why not present it in a beautiful, clean way?’ And then, Saturday Night Live, it’s like, why not?”
Jimmy also fueled rumors that Cardi is expecting a baby girl as he presented her with a hamper of goodies, including a child-sized fur coat and a bedazzled baby bottle.
Cardi also performed her new single Money Bag for the first time on TV.
The 25-year-old donned a skintight latex bodysuit and black fishnet tights for the performance, which saw her accompanied by The Roots.
By: Rico Panacea (@RicoPanacea)
(AllHipHop Rumors) Swae Lee is a bonafide popstar and member of the rap duo Rae Sremmurd. He’s been captivating hearts across the country since the group’s ascension into the mainstream.
A large part of the group’s success is creating to the rapper’s melodic melodies. While mostly working alongside his brother Slim Jxmmi, Swae Lee also scored a hit record with French Montana in 2017.
“Unforgettable” was a smash crossover record for Montana as Swae Lee graced the hook. So it’s easy to see why younger women would be into the rising pop sensation.
The fawning over the Mississippi born musician has gotten so crazy that even his girlfriend is gaining media attention. Well according to her, she’s his girlfriend, but Swae Lee recently did an interview with Big Boy’s Neighborhood and said he’s just having fun.
However, that brings us back to the latest Swae Lee rumor.
Recently his last known girlfriend and her friends jumped a woman said to be Swae Lee’s side piece. Apparently, this is the third of multiple fights between the two women and this one ended with a purse being stolen.
The purse is said to originally have been a gift for Swae’s girlfriend that he took back after their split and gave to the other woman.
(AllHipHop News) Two of the hip-hop’s most legendary MCS have gone to work for the Bronx Zoo.
Grandmaster Melle Mel and Grandmaster Caz have teamed with the Bronx Zoo to promote a new marketing initiative called “Boogie Down at the Bronx Zoo.”
Rap legends like Scorpio of the Furious Five and The Sugarhill Gang perform, why prominent graffiti artists will showcase their artwork during the weekend events.
Grandmaster Melle Mel and Grandmaster Caz even recorded the theme song for the Bronx Zoo titled “Animals and MCs.”
A kick-off event takes place on April 21, and the weekend activity happens May 5 – June 3.
Take a listen to the track below.
(AllHipHop News) A former member of Drake’s inner circle is heading to prison.
The Toronto-born rapper’s former manager Derrick Lawrence was hit with an eight-month sentence in prison, for failing to pay his taxes.
The IRS claimed Lawrence, who is the co-founder of the Aspire Music Group, which originally signed Drake, dodged over $2 million dollars in income he earned from the years 2009 to 2011.
Derrick Lawrence placed the blame for his financial issues on his former accountants.
“It was never a disrespect to the government. It was a lack of knowledge,” Lawrence said during his sentencing hearing. “It’s my fault for not following up with my accountants who I hired.”
In addition to the prison time, Derrick Lawrence must also repay the IRS $600,000.
(AllHipHop News) A Florida-born con artist pulled a fast one in the name of rap legend Biggie Smalls.
According to reports, Clayton Jacobs ran a scam with a phony credit card and booked rooms at the pricey at the Mondrian Hotel in New York.
Jacobs checked in under an assumed name – Biggie Smalls – and manage to stay for three months.
Incredibly, it took months for employees at the hotel to catch on to the scam.
In total, Clayton Jacobs is accused of living it up during his stay, while cheating Mondrian Hotel out of over $50,000 worth of bills he racked up staying under the Biggie Smalls alias.
By: Rico Panacea (@RicoPanacea)
(AllHipHop Rumors) Beyonce and Jay-Z are reportedly turning their mansion into a fortress.
The rumor is coming out that the Carters want to make their home safe for their children. It’s being said that the couple want the home to be impenetrable.
The huge mansion is worth an estimated $88 million and The Bel-Air estate became the highest sale of 2017 in Los Angeles County after being purchased by the Carters.
The newly purchased home is housed on two acres of land in the California hills. It also has six different structures located on the property as part of the estate.
The estate is a gated property with four outdoor swimming pools, a spa, and wellness center. The mansion also has a media room, staff quarters, full-sized basketball court and multiple outdoor entertainment areas.*
Jay-Z and Beyonce are scheduled to co-headline a joint tour this summer and they are trying to make sure no one can break into their new home.
(AllHipHop Rumors) I always thought it was pretty much common wisdom that T.I. created the sub-genre of Hip-Hop called Trap Music – or Muzik, as he stylized. But then Gucci Mane came with this the other day.
https://instagram.com/p/BhPaya8hZSi/
I ignored it because it was almost silly. Tip didn’t ignore it. He even seemed to be angry at his ATL counterpart for even THINKING HE CREATED IT!
T.I. said:
Ok,so…. AGAIN for the slow ones in the back…
August 19th,2003
Birth of Trap Muzik &
Only fools dispute facts!!! FOH wit that Christopher Columbus ass…
*“Look what I discovered,even though they was already here ass sh*t!!!!”
WITCHO GOOD CAPPIN ASS*
Honestly, I am not sure what this says – LOL! Is “GOOD CAPPIN ASS” a compliment? I know Gucci killed somebody once and that would make him a good capper. Anyway, Tip never @’d Gucci or anything, but we all see what’s going on here!
Now, some are arguing that the Trap “sound” is something that people like Gucci and Jeezy made popular. The term “trap” definitely came before Tip, but Tip added “music” to the end and therefore made it a “thing.” I need to go watch the BBC or MSNBC. Lol….
Why Tip say “the slow ones” though?
By Ne’ Richa (@iAmNeRicha)
(AllHipHop Rumors) Rain Pryor is NOT here for Hollywood’s recent obsession with her late father Richard Pryor’s sexual history.
She took to her Facebook page to air her grievances for all the rumors floating around about her father’s bisexual tendencies.
This directly contrasts with what Jennifer Pryor, Richard’s ex-wife, proclaimed about her late husband’s promiscuities. Rain states, “Why this sudden need to drag Daddy through the Hollywood mud? I find it tasteless and infuriating.”
Rain points out that there were never any trysts between her father and Marlon Brando, but Jennifer Pryor’s diary receipts beg to differ.
All in all, no one really knows Richard’s true history, but if his diary excerpts prove anything…it proves that he may have done more than what his daughter would like to think.
It should be noted that the introduction to the Pryor book, “Pryor Convictions and Other Life Sentences,” will be written by Tiffany Haddish. She was mentored by Pryor, and may even be able to shed a little more light on the private side of Pryor.
In addition to cashing checks for the Pryor book, Haddish stands to see a good coin for her new HBO series, “Unsubscribed,” which is going to delve into the background look of the Instagram hustle for pretty girls with a good filter.
2018 is clearly the year exposing the unexposed!
(AllHipHop News) Meek Mill is seen being freed from jail in the new music video for his track “1942 Flows.”
The “Dreams and Nightmares” hitmaker is currently behind bars, after being sentenced to serve two to four years in prison in November of 2017 for violating the terms of his probation relating to a 2008 firearms case.
But his incarcerated state isn’t preventing Mill from releasing new videos, as he dropped the visual for the track, taken from his 2017 album Wins and Losses, on Monday.
In the footage, Mill is seen walking out of prison, where he is met by a group of reporters who ask him what it feels like to be free.
“I feel like a free slave, you know?” he responds. “I feel like I’ve been targeted by certain people. Just being out on the streets and knowing somebody can take your freedom at any time; you got cops, you see they charged me up on felonies. They seen me riding a bike, that kind of says it all.”
The video also shows clips of Mill’s most devoted fans at the Free Meek Mill rally which took place in Philadelphia last year.
Mill’s fans and the rapper himself have been challenging the controversial ruling by Judge Genece Brinkley ever since it happened.
Prosecutors cited the “strong showing of likelihood” that Mill’s old conviction will be reversed in court paperwork while explaining their decision, but Judge Brinkley, who Mill’s lawyers have been trying to have removed from the case, was not swayed by their arguments and denied bail.
Mill’s lawyers are still appealing to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to have him released.
(AllHipHop News) Philadelphia’s law enforcement took a big blow to its credibility when reports emerged that the District Attorney’s Office secretly compiled a list of police officers that had a history of lying in court, racial bias, brutality, or abuse of power. The cop that originally arrested Meek Mill in 2007 was included on that list.
The exposé by The Philadelphia Inquirer could help Meek see his probation violation overturned and get released from prison. Fellow Philadelphia rapper AR-AB has also dealt with experiencing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s correctional institutions.
“I’m glad all this sh-t is coming to the light. These cops in Philly been crooked,” AR-AB told Report Card Radio. “I went to jail several times and sat in jail for things I didn’t do. I’ve watched ten, twenty, thirty people get railroaded how they railroaded Meek Mill.”
The Protocol Vol. 4 mixtape creator added, “That’s what it took – for it to happen to a celebrity – so motherf-ckers could see. Now the whole world’s eye is on Philadelphia’s judicial system. Everybody’s watching now.”
AR-AB also suggested that even though it’s “f-cked up” what happened to Meek, the revelations in his case could be the catalyst for change in the city. He stated, “Maybe his situation could save a lot of people. They can’t do us like that no more.”
(AllHipHop News) “Cardi B Week” continues. Following the release of her Invasion Of Privacy album last Friday, Belcalis Almanzar made history by co-hosting The Tonight Show on Monday.
Jimmy Fallon was joined by Cardi to deliver the monologue. She used the moment to take some comedic shots at Donald Trump by joking about a picture of the president wearing a too-tight coat.
“It looks like they put his butt implants on the wrong side,” quipped the pregnant Bronx rhymer.
Later in the show, Cardi took the stage to run through her Invasion Of Privacy track “Money Bag.” Tonight Show house band The Roots backed up the hitmaker for the live performance.
(AllHipHop News) Tidal is allying with the Equal Justice Initiative to celebrate the opening of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice and the Legacy Museum in Montgomery, Alabama. The entertainment platform will live stream the Concert for Peace and Justice on April 27.
“The EJI is excited to partner with Tidal to bring this event to a global audience,” said EJI Director Bryan Stevenson. “The issues America is facing today are deeply rooted in a history that is familiar to so many worldwide. We’re hopeful that bringing this conversation globally will inspire conversation that will lead to a better future.”
The concert is one of several Grand Opening events in Montgomery on April 26 and 27. Usher, Common, The Roots, Brittany Howard, Kirk Franklin, Tasha Cobbs, Robert Glasper, Jon Baptiste, Valerie June, and special guests are scheduled to perform at the event.
“Stemming from the incredibly diverse group of Tidal artist-owners, creating and participating in programs that impact culture and humankind in a positive way always been at the core of what Tidal does,” said the company’s Lior Tibon. “We’re incredibly honored to be a part of this historic event and know Tidal members will be excited to watch this incredible concert.”
The Concert for Peace and Justice will be available for streaming April 27 beginning at 7:30 PM CT at TIDAL.com/EJI.
(AllHipHop News) Two of the leading Hip Hop artists from Chicago linked up for a song. G Herbo dropped the deluxe edition of his 2017 Humble Beast album in February which included an appearance from Chance The Rapper.
The two Midwest representatives recently got together to film a music video for “Everything (Remix).” Beats 1’s Ebro Darden caught up with Chano and Herbo to talk about their collaboration.
“Just collaborating with big bro is an honor. For the city, it gives hope,” said Herb. “You’re able to see what Chance is doing for the city firsthand. You’re able to see what I’m doing for the city firsthand. We need to start doing it more, just bringing the city together.” Chance The Rapper added, “I was always inspired by him and inspired by [Lil] Bibby.”
G Herbo explained the new version of “Everything” started with just a request to get the Coloring Book creator as a cameo in the original record’s video with Lil Uzi Vert. At the time of the Ebro interview, both emcees were filming visuals for the remix.
Ebro also asked Chance about his next album, and the Grammy winner revealed he’s been working with Young Thug, Donald Glover (Childish Gambino), and Francis And The Lights. He also admitted, “In my new raps, I be talking about ass a lot.”
Additionally, Herbo confirmed his sophomore album Swervo is on the way. The project is being produced exclusively by Atlanta beat maker Southside.
(AllHipHop News) “God’s Plan” is now Drake’s longest running #1 hit on the Hot 100. According to Billboard, the Scary Hours single is spending its 11th week at the pinnacle on the chart.
The Toronto rap king previously ruled the Hot 100 for 10 weeks with “One Dance” featuring WizKid and Kyla. His latest smash tied the 11-week reign of Puff Daddy & Faith Evans’ “I’ll Be Missing You” featuring 112.
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Rich The Kid is right outside the list of the 10 most popular songs in the country as “Plug Walk” hits a new peak at #13. Cardi B’s Invasion Of Privacy track “Be Careful” opens at #16.
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(AllHipHop News) Just days before Cardi B released her debut studio album Invasion Of Privacy, the breakout rap star was hit with ghostwriting rumors. An old video of Pardison Fontaine circulated across the internet which featured him spitting lines that eventually ended up in Cardi’s “Be Careful” single.
Now that Invasion Of Privacy is out, the rapstress is making the media rounds. In a recent interview, Cardi was asked about Fontaine’s involvement in penning her bars.
“I write some stuff. I do certain things. [Pardison] is my mentor,” explained the Atlantic recording artist to Hot 97. “He would tell me, ‘This sounds wack. I think you should change this. I think you should change that. That wordplay is not popping. I’m sorry. I’m telling you right now, that don’t even make sense.’”
Cardi continued, “I got my own vocabulary. I talk a certain type of way, that to me it makes sense, but to some people, it just wouldn’t make sense.”
It’s clear Fontaine has participated in crafting records with Cardi. Technically, Fontaine is still not a “ghostwriter” because his name appears in the credits for “Be Careful” and other songs like “Bodak Yellow.”
“A lot of people wanted to eat me up like, ‘You have a ghostwriter.’ First of all, no, I always shouted him out. I always give him credit. I even gave him a big shout out on iHeartRadio because I feel like he’s a big part of my music,” said Cardi. “He’s one of my friends. Why not make my people some money?”
According to the native New Yorker, Atlantic signed Pardison Fontaine after taking notice of his work ethic. The sit-down with Hot 97 also included Cardi B talking about her debut LP, her pregnancy, and other topics.
