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Xzibit and Lil Duval Smoked Out The W and the Whole Hotel Was Evacuated

By: Mike Winslow Updated Apr 20, 2017 at 11:00amCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Rapper/actor Xzibit and comedian Lil Duval set off the fire alarms at a top Los Angeles hotel after lighting up while promoting their new marijuana comedy.

The stars feature in Snoop Dogg’s new movie “Grow House,”!about two weed smokers who decide to try and cash in on the medical marijuana business, and the film is set for release on today (April 20) to mark stoners’ unofficial 4/20 holiday.

However, a press interview for cannabis culture outlet Civilized.life with Xzibit, Duval, and writer/director DJ Pooh came to an abrupt end on Monday after they decided to enjoy a smoke in a conference room at the W Hotel – violating the venue’s no smoking policy – minutes before Snoop was supposed to arrive.

Smoke detectors were instantly activated, and in video footage of the incident, a hotel official tells the group, “Hey guys, the fire department is on the way. You set off our full alarm in the whole hotel.”

The building had to be evacuated as a safety precaution.

The stars have yet to comment on the incident, although Duval did repost a link to a news story about the mishap on his Twitter page.

Drake Refuses To Prosecute Woman Caught Drinking A Pepsi In His Mansion

By: Mike Winslow Updated Apr 20, 2017 at 10:00amCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Drake has asked authorities to drop their case against a fan who allegedly broke into his home and enjoyed some of his beverages.

Mesha Collins, 24, was discovered inside the rapper’s Hidden Hills mansion in California earlier this month by a member of his entourage.

Collins was reportedly found in one of the bedrooms wearing one of Drake’s hoodies and surrounded by opened water and soda bottles taken from inside his house.

There was no evidence she took anything else or caused any damage.

After a member of Drake’s team called police, Collins was arrested for entering a residence with intent to steal the victim’s personal property and held on bail of $100,000 until a hearing on Wednesday (April 19).

However, it seems Drake is not looking to punish the intruder and wants the case dropped.

According to TMZ.com, the singer’s lawyer has contacted the Los Angeles County District Attorney and stated that the rapper won’t cooperate with the prosecution against her.

The 30-year-old is concerned Collins has mental health issues and feels it would unfair to convict her over the incident when nobody was hurt and very little was taken.

It is unlikely the DA will forge ahead with prosecution without Drake’s support.

REVIEW: Styles P and Talib Kweli Drop “The Seven” For New York Hip-Hop

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Apr 20, 2017 at 9:17amCategory: Reviews

(AllHipHop Reviews) We’ve seen a lot of good music from young dudes this year, but it’s always refreshing to hear legends stepping back up to the mic — especially when they’re collabing.

Talib Kweli and Styles P’s The Seven may have been overshadowed by DAMN, but their new album The Seven is a much-needed bright spot in New York hip-hop.

Styles and Talib have been in the game for a combined four decades, so we know what to expect from them for the most part. But even so, I was really excited to see them working together. I knew they would mesh well, but I was more eager to see what they brought out of each other and where they took the album.

This album didn’t disappoint. It’s a perfect combination of social commentary and hard bars, something Ghost and Kweli have absolutely mastered.

Kweli wastes no time setting the tone on The Seven. The first words we hear from him on “Poets & Gangstas,” the project’s opening track, are “Welcome to the conscious of the nation on hard beats,” a perfect descriptor for what he and Styles have created. This theme is carried on throughout the project as the veteran spitters trade vicious bars over punchy beats, touching on some of the social issues that plague the world today. I was happy to hear this theme remain consistent throughout; a large part of Talib Kweli’s appeal to me is the fact that he uses his lyrical ability as a tool to speak out against injustices and educate listeners.

I usually prefer shorter projects to have no features, but the features on The Seven were chosen well and all help to improve the respective songs. The LOX have a reunion on “Nine Point Five” a hard-hitting track that also features Brazilian-American rapper and Javotti signee NIKO IS provides a spark on the hook. Ghost and Kweli also enlist Rapsody, Common, Chris Rivers and Vic Orena, the latter two handling hooks on dope tracks.

It’s hard to pick favorites from an album filled with great songs, but there were two that stood out to me:

“Teleprompters” — Whoever made this beat knew exactly what they were doing. The drums perfectly underline dope verses from Kweli, Ghost and Common, and Vic Orena lays down a dope hook to round out this great track.

“Last Ones” — The first and last song often end up being two of the best on the album, and this is no exception. The beat is perfect for these two, and the 5-minute runtime leaves space for two verses from both spitters. The result is a hard-hitting, wordplay-filled track to finish the album and leave the listener wanting more.

At a time when the majority of artists follow trends and those trends are so far from hip-hop’s roots, these two New York legends stayed true to their beginnings and still made a great album.

I figured I’d enjoy this before I listened to it, but I didn’t know what direction they’d take it in. After a few listens, I think The Seven was a smart choice both conceptually and musically. When you think of Talib Kweli and Styles P, you think of masterfully crafted, socially conscious bars over New York beats, and that’s exactly what you get here. In an often dark world where great minds are overshadowed by pandering, Talib Kweli and Styles P shine brightly.

Kid Capri Claims Kendrick Lamar Has A Gang Of Unreleased Leftovers

By: ClassicOne Updated Apr 20, 2017 at 9:00amCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) Although we didn’t get the back-to-back release with the rumored ‘Nation’ album, there still may be more new music from Kendrick Lamar on the way!

The legendary DJ Kid Capri makes an appearance on K. Dot’s ‘Damn’ album on both “Element” and “Love”. He also gives us a few more opening scratches on “XXX” as well.

Kid Capri recently sat down with Mass Appeal to discuss his role as the narrator on Kendrick Lamar’s “brilliant” album!

Kid explains that he refused to listen to the album until it was completely done, so he heard it for the first time just like the rest of us. He also expressed his excitement over K. Dot not “over doing” it with him allowing the album to be a great and authentic blend of the east and west coast.

The most intriguing reveal from Kid Capri was the fact that Kendrick has a lot of leftover tracks that didn’t make the cut, and they could be used for later material.

“I think they’ve got some more stuff—there are some more things—coming out later, but for right now, that’s what happened.

Yes, absolutely. There’s a gang of stuff that hasn’t been used yet. That’s why I said I think he’s doing something later on, or he might be doing something for his show, but there’s a lot of stuff that I put out there.”

Mannnnnn I would love to see Kendrick drop some bonus tracks randomly. Kid Capri also stated that Kendrick may go on tour with the album, and if he does, Capri may just join him! Hmmmmm we may see Kendrick debut some of the extra music out on tour also!

More Bad News For Kevin Gates

By: Mike Winslow Updated Apr 20, 2017 at 8:00amCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Troubled rapper Kevin Gates will remain behind bars after he was denied bail in a felony weapons case.

The hip-hop newcomer, real name Kevin Gilyard, was scheduled to walk free from jail on March 24, after completing five months of a six-month sentence for kicking a female fan at a concert in 2015.

However, as the 31-year-old’s release was being processed by authorities at Polk County Jail in Florida, they found an outstanding weapons-related warrant and he was placed back in his cell.

Gates was then released to travel to Illinois, where he turned himself in to police in Cook County on March 29.

He was held in custody until a hearing at Bridgeview Courthouse on Wednesday (April 19) when the judge refused to grant the rapper bond.

It’s not clear why his request was denied, but the ruling means he will have to stay at Kendall County Jail until further notice.

Young Devontee’s “Nino” Shows Another Side Of “The New Toronto”

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Apr 20, 2017 at 12:39amCategory: Music

(AllHipHop Music) Hailing from Toronto aka T Dot, the boy Devontee continues to warm up the streets. Fresh off the single “Master P” Devontee drops the visual for his critically acclaimed single “Nino”. Inspired by the Iconic film “New Jack City” and the malevolent character Nino Brown, Young Devontee shows us bars and cinematic visuals illustrating what NEW TORONTO looks like.

Nino is off the upcoming EP “Young Devontee” dropping May 2017.

Social Media: @YoungDevontee

Andre Berto And Shawn Porter Get Ready For War This Weekend

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Apr 20, 2017 at 12:11amCategory: Lifestyle

Former welterweight world champions Andre Berto and Shawn Porter are ready for war. The pair hosted a media workout at the famed Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn to promote their world title eliminator showdown this Saturday, April 22 at Barclays Center. The Premier Boxing Champions fight is televised live on Showtime Boxing begins at 9:30 p.m. ET/6:30 p.m. PT. In the undercard, champion Jermell Charlo will face challenger Charles Hatley. A Showtime Extreme bout begins at 7:30 p.m. ET/PT hosting four-time world champion Amanda Serrano. Serrano hopes to become the first female and the first Puerto Rican to win titles in five weight classes as she takes on Dahiana Santana for a vacant 118-pound title.

Here are some quotes from the fighters at Gleason’s Gym in Brooklyn:

ANDRE BERTO

“This is what we work hard to get to. All the weeks that we put into training camp have been tremendous. As athletes, we spend a lot of time trying to fine tune our craft for a reason. We’re looking to see the harvest on Saturday night.

“I really had a tremendous training camp. I tried to stay away from everything else as much as I can. I’m dialed-in right now.

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d##>”You’re always going to have people with you and against you in this sport. Our job is to work hard and do the best we can in the ring and give the fans a great show.

“My focus right now is on this fight night on Saturday. Everything that comes after it will take care of itself. I just have to make sure all my energy is used towards getting this win.

“There are a lot of great world champions out in camp with me and we all work hard and feed off of each other.

<"I've been ready waiting for the call for a big fight and this came together and I couldn't be happier. It's going to be a great night. “I took a little bit from his fight with Keith [Thurman]. We’ve seen the tape and we’ll try to use it logically. We’re focused and ready to go to work.” <SHAWN PORTER

“The fans here are real. The energy is always great. There’s so much history in this gym and in this city. It’s always an honor to be a part of it.

“We prepared for everything. We’re prepared for 12 rounds. We’re prepared to throw the right punches to slow him down and knock him down. We’re prepared to outbox him or to be aggressive and take the fight to him.

“This is a very important fight for me. I’ve watched Berto since the amateurs and on into the pros. I’ve seen him do it all. I’ve seen the best of his career and the worst. I’m going to do what it takes to end up on the right side of this.

“People have definitely seen a great deal of my talent in the last fight with Thurman. People know what I can do in the ring but I’m always working on taking it to another level.

“I don’t feel pressure to make this an exciting fight. I love that people are looking forward to watching me fight. When I do what I do, people know that it’s going to be exciting. I never have to worry about that part.

“I was at the Keith Thurman vs. Danny Garcia and I thought that it could have been me that night. But I’ve reminded myself that my time is coming and this is the first step towards that.

“I’m going to let Keith Thurman know that I’m coming for him. I’m going to make sure that he knows that I want him. I’m going to do everything I can to get that fight after I get past this one.”

JERMELL CHARLO

“There are some things I have in my arsenal that the world hasn’t seen yet. I’m going to show everyone a little bit more than last time.

“I’m ready to go 12 rounds. I’m excited about this fight. I’ve picked up a lot of things in training and I’m ready to shine.

“I want to make a statement with a knockout, but if it doesn’t happen, I’m ready to do what I have to do. I can’t put too much pressure on myself, I just have to take care of business.

“From growing up in the boxing world, I’ve had to slowly realize how big of a stage I have. I try to help out young fighters on how to get to this point.

“Charles Hatley is a good fighter. He comes with pressure and he likes fighting. He’s got a good style and he can bob and weave and be slick.

“I’m excited about fighting in Brooklyn for the first time. Everyone knows the fans in New York are great because they’re real and they know their stuff. I’m hoping to give them something to remember.

“I’ve studied this sport a lot. My size is going to have a big effect on him. My size is going to wear on him as we get to the later rounds. I’ve experienced a lot of things in the world of boxing.”

JULIAN SOSA

“Training camp went very well. We added a few things to camp based off of the last fight. I felt like there were a few flaws that I needed to correct. We had extra strength and conditioning, more miles on the road and some sparring with more advanced competitors. I can’t wait until fight night.

“Having guys like Richardson Hitchins and Jonathan Alonso in the gym with me is great. They’re hungry fighters just like me. It gives me motivation, but we’re also competing. We all want to do better than each other. I love the atmosphere.

“Being able to perform at Barclays Center in my hometown in Brooklyn is really humbling. This is a great platform for me. All I can do to show my appreciation is train really hard and when fight night comes, I just have to shine.”

RICHARDSON HITCHINS

“My first fight was more than a dream come true. But I’m looking to steal the show every time I’m in the ring. This is going to be another special performance. I’m going to put on a show.

“I’ve had a great training camp. I didn’t really take any time off after my last fight. I feel strong. I’m grateful that my team has me busy and I’m ready to keep going.

“It feels good to be fighting in front of my hometown fans once again. I love seeing everybody come out and support me. It’s going to be a great fight on Saturday night.

“I grew up with guys like Julian so having them in my professional camp is great. We’ve been doing this forever and just motivating each other to get better. We have fun every day in the gym.”

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David Banner Returns With Black Thought On “Who Want It”

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Apr 19, 2017 at 11:37pmCategory: Music

(AllHipHop Music) David Banner has been a bit quiet recently but he returns with a vengeance. And he has brought company. Banner, Black Thought of The Roots and What The Duck align and drop “Who Want It.” You already know there are lyrics galore and neck breaking beats on this one. David Banner goes in on religion, the media, the internet and even the New World Order. As usual, the music is a bit meaty for mental babies to digest, but a hearty meal for those that have the faculties.

Check it out.

Troy Ave Strikes Back At Mysonne On Some Funny Ish!

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Apr 19, 2017 at 10:33pmCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) The silly beefs in Hip-Hop these days. I’ll tell ya! Mysonne has been going at Troy Ave heavy over calling himself NuPac and some other stuff. I definitely understand where he is coming from, because Tupac was lightning in a bottle. Never be another. Troy Ave has gone back and pulled up Mysonne’s rap sheet from when he went to jail. Mysonne did real time in jail. Maybe not 25 years, but real time to me. Anyway, Troy Ave opted to go funny with it and promote his new album in the same post. Check it.

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50 Cent Is Bringing Two New Gritty Crime Dramas To Television

By: Mike Winslow Updated Apr 19, 2017 at 8:49pmCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Rap star 50 Cent is producing two new high profile series in a new deal announced with Crackle and Sony today (April 19) during the Upfronts in New York.

50 and his company G-Unit films have a new deal with Crackle, which is a subsidiary of Sony.

50 linked with former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy Joe Halpin, who wrote the script for the brand new series.

The rapper said Halpin, who has written flicks like (“Hawaii Five-O,” “Ice,” “The Lottery”), adds more reality to “The Oath” through his unique experiences as a former cop.

According to a synopsis for the “The Oath,” the 10-episode scripted series focuses a group of law enforcement officers who also belong to a secret society within the police force.

“In order to stay both out of jail and alive, they will all need to re-examine the principles that guide them and speculate as to whether they can trust the badged criminals that operate amongst them,” according to a synopsis for “The Oath.”

“I am very excited to be partnering with Sony Pictures Television Networks and Crackle. To be able to bring this story to life is something I’m looking forward to and Joe Halpin’s personal experience will make this unlike anything that’s been seen before,” 50 Cent said during the Upfronts at Sony Square NYC in Manhattan.

The second series 50 Cent and Crackle are working on together is currently titled “RPM,” although the name of the rapper’s latest crime drama has not been finalized.

According to the synopsis “RPM,” is about a car salesman in a crime-riddled area of Boston, who starts driving for an organized crime group when he gets into a financial bind.

“RPM,” which is a one-hour scripted series, written by Leo Leo Sardarian.

The news comes on the heels of the phenomenal success of 50’s series “Power” for Starz, which set a number records for the network.

Season Three’s debut of “Power” earned the distinction of being most watched debut show ever on Starz, while the show has averaged over 4 million viewers each week when counting on-demand plays.

Short Moscato – “Regrets N Cigarettes”

By: Kisha M Updated Apr 19, 2017 at 6:21pmCategory: Music

“Regrets n’ Cigarettes is a song about the ups and downs that we all go through. Positives and negatives come together internally to form our dispositions and opinions. Sometimes we feel like we are on top of the world, other times we feel like we can’t get any lower – it’s a beautiful struggle.” – Short Moscato

Big Sean, Questlove, 2 Chainz, Lil Yachty & More Tapped For Pandora’s “Sounds Like You” Campaign (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Apr 19, 2017 at 6:06pmCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) The “Streaming Wars” has led to several music companies competing for market share in the competitive on-demand business.

Pandora is not looking to be left out of the race for listener’s ears.

The internet radio app partnered with popular hit makers Big Sean, Questlove, 2 Chainz, Lil Yachty, Gorillaz, and Pitbull for the new “Sounds Like You” campaign.

Sean and Questlove took part in a Michel Gondry-directed digital short where they discuss their musical inspirations.

Other acts provided their voices, likeness, and musical inspirations to behind-the-scenes videos, curated playlists/mixtapes, digital ads, billboards, and murals in their hometowns across the country.

Pandora also launched a Premium option which is now available to all listeners via the App Store and Google Play.

“Yeah, you can now find and play specific songs. And albums. But, Pandora Premium is so much more than music on-demand,” says Pandora co-founder Tim Westergren in a statement. “With Premium, you can find the music you love, but maybe more importantly, the music you love finds you.”

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Charlamagne Tha God Releases First Book ‘Black Privilege’ (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Apr 19, 2017 at 2:15pmCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Charlamagne Tha God has already conquered radio, television, and podcasting.

The outspoken media personality is now attempting to take over the literary realm as well.

Charlamagne’s first book, Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes To Those Who Create It, is now available.

An Amazon description for Black Privilege reads:

In his new book, Charlamagne Tha God presents his comic, often controversial, and always brutally honest insights on how living an authentic life is the quickest path to success. Beginning with his journey from the small town of Moncks Corner, South Carolina to his headline grabbing interviews with celebrities like Justin Bieber, Jay-Z, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, and Hillary Clinton, he shares how he turned his troubled early life around by owning his (many) mistakes and refusing to give up on his dreams, even after his controversial opinions got him fired from several on-air jobs. Combining his own story with bold advice and his signature commitment to honesty at all costs, Charlamagne hopes this book will give others the confidence to live their own truths.

The co-host of The Breakfast Club radio show has been promoting his book on several media outlets.

Over the last few weeks, Charlamagne was featured in the New York Times and appeared on The Combat Show podcast, Good Day New York, and The View.

He also recently sat down with Crissle West of The Read podcast for an hour-long conversation about Black Privilege.

We got a culture to move forward. My first book #BlackPrivilege “Opportunity Comes To Those Who Create It” available wherever books are sold right now!!!

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Damon Dash Talks Creating A Movie About Roc-A-Fella Records (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Apr 19, 2017 at 12:01pmCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Damon “Dame” Dash sat down with Hip Hop Motivation to discuss creating a movie about Roc-A-Fella Records.

The co-founder of the late 1990’s, early 2000’s Hip Hop record company said he does not plan to make the type of film the public may be expecting.

“There’s a lot that people didn’t see, and that would be the part I’d be showing. So you don’t know what I’m going to show you,” Dash stated. “Why would I just make a re-creation of what everybody saw? I want to make things that no one knew.”

Roc-A-Fella was once the label home of Jay Z, Kanye West, Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel, Cam’ron, DJ Clue, and others.

Previously, Dash produced films such as Paid In Full, State Property, and Loisaidas.

Film Producer Harvey Weinstein Talks Working With Jay Z & Securing The Rights To Trayvon Martin’s Story

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Apr 19, 2017 at 10:00amCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) It was announced last fall that Hip Hop mogul Shawn “Jay Z” Carter signed a deal with Harvey Weinstein’s The Weinstein Company film studio.

The partnership established Jay Z as a producer for several movies and television projects including Spike’s critically acclaimed docu-series about Kalief Browder.

Weinstein did an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, and the Oscar-winning producer discussed how he got into business with the Brooklyn-raised rapper.

“We’ve know each other socially and we’ve always talked about doing something together. I think we understand each other,” said Weinstein. “People look at Jay Z and they don’t say, ‘That’s a well-read guy,’ and people look at me and think the same thing, but we’re both extremely well-read. That’s the surprise of the whole thing, and it’s what makes it work. He’s one of the most brilliant men I know.”

The two entertainment heavyweights have also acquired the rights to Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Martin, a book written by the late teenager’s parents Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin.

“Jay Z looked at the parents and said: ‘I’m responsible if this is no good. I will do whatever it takes because they’re gonna hold me up on this. I’m not gonna let you down, and I’m not gonna let me down.’ End of conversation,” stated Weinstein.

Rest In Power – along with Lisa Bloom’s Suspicion Nation: The Inside Story of the Trayvon Martin Injustice and Why We Continue to Repeat It – will be used to create a docuseries and a feature film about Martin’s life and death.

Tampa Club Wants Chris Brown To Give Back $30,000 After Allegedly Punching Photographer

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Apr 19, 2017 at 8:02amCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) A violent incident at a Tampa area nightclub may not only cause legal trouble for Chris Brown, the R&B star could take a financial hit as well.

According to TMZ, Brown was hired to perform at the club for an hour, but he only stayed for 5 minutes after allegedly punching a photographer at the location.

The establishment is now requesting the “Party” singer return the $30,000 advance payment for bailing out on the event.

Apparently, Brown would have been able to leave the event early if the Virginia native felt he was endangered.

However, the club argues since CB started the fight he could not have been afraid in that situation.

They have apparently tried to reach out to the performer about the money but have yet to hear back from his camp.

As this latest public drama plays out, Brown continues on his nationwide “The Party Tour” with upcoming dates in Virginia, DC, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn.

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Woman Hit On Head With Light Stand Says Tyga’s Causing Chaos In Her Life

By: Mike Winslow Updated Apr 18, 2017 at 9:05pmCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) A woman injured at a Tyga concert has demanded the rapper’s company pays the $250,000 she’s owed in compensation.

Shyanne Riekena sued Tyga Music, LLC after a light stand fell and hit her in the head during a concert in Grand Rapids, Michigan five years ago. She claims she was left with a four-inch gash on her head, and suffered head trauma and back injuries in the accident.

Last year a Michigan judge ordered the rapper’s company to pay Shyanne $236,000 in compensation – an award that has been increased to $250,000 with interest because the organization has yet to settle the debt.
Shyanne tells TMZ.com: “I know that Tyga has a lot going on right now with other people but my situation happened five years ago so on the list of priority wise I should be taken care of.

“This was a big incident, it caused a lot of chaos in my life and it’s been five years, so he needs to take this serious (sic).”

The judgment is one of a string of financial claims made against the hip-hop star over alleged car lease and jewelry debts.

Last month he was also ordered to pay $65,000 after failing to appear at a gig. Then, last week, the rapper found himself in more legal difficulty when he was handcuffed after being pulled over for having invalid license plates on his new car.

Last year the 27-year-old musician, real name Micheal Ray Stevenson, settled a $200,000 jewelry debt.

He also faces a $150,000 lawsuit from a car lease company over allegedly missing payments for a Ferrari 488 vehicle.

Katt Williams Reaches A Plea Deal For Robbing A Photographer With Suge Knight

By: Mike Winslow Updated Apr 18, 2017 at 8:04pmCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Katt Williams has struck a plea deal with prosecutors in his robbery case involving music mogul Suge Knight.

The troubled comedian and Knight were both charged with felony robbery in 2014, after they were accused of attempting to snatch photographer Leslie Redden’s camera during an incident outside a recording studio in Beverly Hills, California – just days after Knight was shot at a party.

Knight also allegedly made criminal threats against the woman during the reported attack.

Both pleaded not guilty, and were ordered to stand trial last year.

But on Monday (April 18), Williams accepted a no-jail plea deal, pleading no contest to one felony count of second-degree robbery, according to TMZ.com.

The 45-year-old was immediately sentenced to three years of formal probation and 54 weeks of anger management classes, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said.

The robbery case has been delayed multiple times as Knight struggled with health complications as a result of the shooting incident, and last year, the case was postponed until after his murder trial, which is scheduled to begin in January, 2018.

The Death Row Records co-founder is awaiting trial on charges of murder, attempted murder and hit-and-run following a dispute in Compton, California in January, 2015, when he struck and killed his friend Terry Carter before injuring actor Cle Sloan as he tried to race away from the scene.

Knight, 51, has pleaded not guilty in the murder case, insisting he acted in self-defense.

Vince Staples: Nicki vs Remy, Ice Cube Vs N.W.A, & Jay Z Vs Nas Were All Corny (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Apr 18, 2017 at 7:00pmCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Battling has been part of Hip Hop culture from the very beginning.

Whether it was DJs competing to see who could rock the party the best, graffiti artists attempting to tag the most locations, or emcees trying to prove he or she is the best on the mic, Hip Hop is competitive at its core.

One new school rapper is not on board with the idea of successful rappers going head-to-head with bars.

In a Complex cover story by Touré, Vince Staples shared his belief that all rap battles are corny, except when violence takes place.

The article reads in part:

Who won the Remy/Nicki beef?

Sh-t is corny.

The whole sh-t?

That sh-t is f-cking corny.

Isn’t beef a part of hip-hop?

It’s f-cking corny.

Did you think the Cube/N.W.A. beef was corny?

It was f-cking corny.

Jay Z and Nas was corny?

F-cking corny.

Back to the beginning, KRS versus—

Corny. Well, probably not corny ’cause somebody actually got beat up in those.

Oh. So if somebody gets beat up then it’s not corny?

I’m not gonna go book studio time to talk about you.

This is a part of hip-hop that fans love—it’s traditionally part of hip-hop.

So watch a Smack battle. They’re much better at it. King of the Dot. You have the UW League in New Jersey. So many battle leagues. Go watch some Charlie Clips. I don’t wanna see people demean one another for no reason when they can have a phone conversation. Especially when they’re actually successful musicians. There is battle rap. I am a fan of that, but as far as the spitefulness of it? ‘Cause battle rappers are actually like all friends for the most part, and they write it, have fun, and talk about it on Facebook later. It’s real f-cking cute, but all that other sh-t they can get the f-ck out of here. That sh-t is corny as f-ck. It’s like, “I’m gonna say really hurtful things about you for the sake of hip-hop.” Oh.

Numerous Hip Hop greats have been involved in a public lyrical face-off at some point in their career.

Kool Moe Dee, KRS-One, Roxanne Shante, LL Cool J, Ice-T, Common, Eminem, Lil Kim, 50 Cent, Jadakiss, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, The Game, T.I., Drake, Meek Mill and many more rappers have battled on wax.