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Russell Simmons Leads “I Am A Muslim Too” Rally To Protest Donald Trump’s Immigration Policies

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Donald Trump is still facing heavy criticism for his proposed immigration policies, including the controversial travel ban for seven Muslim-majority countries.

Thousands of people gathered in New York City’s Times Square on Sunday for the “I Am A Muslim Too” rally.

Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons was one of the notable figures to take part in the protest.

New York mayor Bill de Blasio and award-winning actress Susan Sarandon spoke at the rally as well.

According to reports, representatives from various religious backgrounds as well as civil rights advocates were also among the speakers to address the crowd.

Simmons documented the event on his Instagram page.

“Amazing show of solidarity. Good start. We have work to do,” wrote the Def Jam co-founder on IG.

Last November, Simmons penned an open letter to his friend Trump.

“Remember that if you make a dangerous move, the people will be at your front door – I am sure you heard the 100,000 people who showed up last night in front of your New York City apartment,” expressed Simmons at the time. “The numbers will only grow and they will be in front of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue every night for four years. And I will be there with them.”

A federal judge issued a nationwide temporary restraining order to halt Trump’s Executive Order calling for the travel ban, and the court decision was upheld by the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

The Trump Administration is expected to draft a new Executive Order in order to pursue its policy of blocking citizens of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen from entering the United States.

#Repost @josuesejour1 ・・・ I am Muslim for a day. Practice spreading Love for all people. 10,000 people in solidarity with our brothers and sisters

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5 densely populated NYC blocks of love. Teamwork make the Dreamwork thank you @michaelskolnik Rabbi Sneir Imam Shamsi Ali Chris from foundation for ethnic understanding and all the different organizations/people who joined this coalition

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Thank you Mayor de Blasio @nycmayor

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Amazing show of solidarity. Good start. We have work to do

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Drake Doesn’t Want His Grammy and Says “Hotline Bling” Is Not A Rap Song

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Drake doesn’t want his 2017 Grammy Awards because it “feels weird” to accept rap prizes for what he considers a pop song.

The singer won the Best Rap/Sung Performance and Best Rap Song for his track “Hotline Bling” at the Los Angeles prize-giving on February 12, but Drake isn’t happy with the outcome as he disagrees with the genre the song was placed in.

“I’m apparently a rapper, even though “Hotline Bling” is not a rap song,” Drake said during the OVO Sound radio show on Beats 1.

“The only category they can manage to fit me in is in a rap category, maybe because I’ve rapped in the past or because I’m black. I can’t figure out why,” Drake said. “I won two awards, but I don’t even want them because it just feels weird for some reason. It just doesn’t feel right to me.”

Drake also said he feels like he is being “purposefully” alienated by Grammys organizers who are “making” him win rap awards or trying to “pacify” him by putting him on the shortlist for rap awards because they don’t know how else to categorize him.

The rapper/singer, who conducted the interview the day after the awards ceremony, added he was proud to have made a pop song that was “one of the biggest songs of the year” and although he loves the rap community, he can’t understand why he gets no credit for his pop achievements.

The 30-year-old, who said he aspires to be like Michael Jackson, also revealed he had been approached to cancel two of his London concerts so he could attend the ceremony but he turned it down.

The European leg of his Boy Meets World tour began at the end of January and is currently in Dublin, Ireland.

Atlanta Rapper J.I.D Signs With J. Cole’s Dreamville Records (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Dreamville Records has added another rhymer to its roster.

Atlanta’s J.I.D is the newest member of the label J. Cole built.

The announcement came via a 2-minute video on the Dreamville YouTube channel.

J.I.D. rose through the ranks of the Atlanta rap scene as part of the Spillage Village collective which also includes EarthGang, Jordxn Bryant, and Hollywood JB.

The crew released the Bears Like This, Bears Like This Too, and Bears Like This Too Much compilations.

J.I.D. is currently working on his solo effort titled The Never Story.

He now joins Cole, Bas, Omen, Cozz, and Ari Lennox at Dreamville.

The Roots, DMC, Jidenna, Michael B. Jordan & More Present “The Evolution Of Greatness” At 2017 NBA All-Star Game (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) The Roots helped bring a taste of Hip Hop to the 2017 NBA All-Star Game.

As part of the tip-off for the event, The Tonight Show house band connected with Darryl “DMC” McDaniels, Jidenna, Michael B. Jordan, and Daveed Diggs for The Evolution of Greatness.

The performance combined music, dance, and spoken word to present the history of the NBA.

Legendary basketball players such as Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Larry Bird, and Michael Jordan were paid homage during the presentation.

Famous Dex & Rich The Kid Return With A New Visual

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: Videos

With their upcoming label compilation “Rich Forever 3” set to drop any day now, Famous Dex and Rich The Kid return with a new visual off the project to build more anticipation.

Watch “G#######” below via WSHH. Directed by Unkut Cinematics.

Profit Enlists Dave East For His New Single “Ain’t Rich Yet”

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: Music

Having met back in high school while playing basketball together, longtime friends and collaborators Profit and Dave East team up for a new collaboration titled “Ain’t Rich Yet,” with the production handled by Cardiak and CU Beatz.

The two emcees easily display their natural chemistry on the record. Listen below.

Taxstone Indicted For Gun Case Against Troy Ave

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Taxstone’s legal woes just got worse.

The popular podcaster is now formally indicted on weapons charges stemming from the now-infamous Irving Plaza shooting during a T.I. concert. In the fracas, Troy Ave was hurt and his bodyguard was dead.

The breaking info was obtained by popular gossip blog Bossip.

Taxstone, real name Daryl Campbell, has been charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, and receiving a gun through interstate commerce. Through evidence, a jury decided to charge him because Taxstone’s DNA was allegedly on key parts of the gun used in the killing.
Troy Ave has not been charged with the murder of Troy Ave’s bodyguard Ronald “Banga” McPhatter.

Taxstrone faces 20 years in prison.

Kid Ink & 2 Chainz Link Up For “Swish” Video

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: Videos

Kid Ink released his new 2 Chainz-assisted single “Swish” last month and now the two return with the track’s visual just in time for the NBA All-Star Weekend.

Both artists are working on their respective forthcoming projects, both slated to drop later this year.

Watch below.

Future Releases Solo Version Of “Grammys” Featuring A New Verse

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: Music

In their latest episode on Beats 1 Radio, FBG Radio premiered a new version of “Grammys,” solely featuring Future Hendrix including a new verse. The original record appeared on Drake’s album “Views.”

The FreeBandz rapper is fresh off the release of his new, self-titled project that dropped this past Friday.

Stream below.

The Wryters ft. Tone – “Giddy Up” (Video)

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: Videos

The Wryters release their fourth official video to their Tone-assisted single “Giddy Up,” which has already hit 110k views on YouTube in just two weeks. The record appeared on their latest project “Top 40.”

Produced by Mills, with co-production by TRAXXFDR – and visuals directed by ShortStack Entertainment.

Watch below.

Future Disses Scottie Pippen on “Rent Money”

By: Mike WinslowCategory: Music

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Future appears to be using a new song to taunt basketball icon Scottie Pippen over his rumoured fling with the sportsman’s wife Larsa.

The retired athlete filed for divorce to end their 19-year marriage in October of 2016 and Kim Kardashian’s best friend appeared to move on with Future, enjoying a number of outings together in California and Miami, Florida, where the hip-hop star filmed a music video in December.

However, Scottie and Larsa Pippen have since worked out their marital issues and the couple reunited earlier this month, with the sportsman even gushing about their “stronger than ever” family of six on social media on Valentine’s Day.

Now Future has seemingly fired shots at the former Chicago Bulls star over the short-lived romance with his then-estranged wife in the lyrics for his new track “Rent Money.”

“I make blogs with ya b##ch cause I’m ruthless,” Ciara’s ex-fiance boasts on the song, while in another line, he spits, “I just slam dunked ya b##ch, hall of fame.”

Pippen was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2010.

He has yet to comment on the apparent lyrical jab.

LeBron James, John Wall Celebrated During Intimate All-Star Dinner

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHIpHop News) LeBron James and a group of athletes with KLUTCH Sports Group were toasted last night (February 18) during All-Star Weekend.

LeBron, John Wall (Washington Wizards) and sports agent Rich Paul attended the intimate dinner at Brennan’s Restaurant in New Orleans.

During the event, Rich Paul toasted Lebron James and John Wall with Rémy Martin XO.

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RIP: The Endlessly Sampled Clyde “Funky Drummer” Stubblefield Dies, Hip-Hop Mourns

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Clyde Stubblefield, known as the Funky Drummer, died at the age of 73.

Stubblefield is the most sampled drummer in history for his role in James Brown band and a specific break that has been sampled innumerable times.

Stubblefield died in a Madison, Wisconsin, hospital of kidney failure on Saturday.

Stubblefield, most popular in the 1960’s and 70’s, was world renown for playing jams for James Brown like“Cold Sweat,” “Say It Loud—I’m Black and I’m Proud,” “I’ve Got the Feelin’,” and other songs. However, it was the song “Funky Drummer” that made Stubblefield a Hip-Hop icon.

Public Enemy, Dr. Dre, LL Cool J, Run-D.M.C., Rakim, Beastie Boys, N.W.A. and non-Hip-Hop acts like Ed Sheeran, Sinead O’Connor, Kenny G and George Michael all sampled “The Funky Drummer.” Unfortunately, Stubblefield did not profit greatly in royalties.

Prince personally paid for $80,000 in medical bills for Stubblefield when he was ailing from bladder cancer in 2000.

On Instagram, Questlove said, “Clyde Stubblefield thank you for everything you’ve taught me. The spirit of the greatest grace note left hand snare drummer will live on thru all of us.”

Check out the Funky Drummer.

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A New Bromance: Drake And Young Thug

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) You have to appreciate the camaraderie in Hip-Hop. It has always been there but to certainly has evolved. Young Thug and Drake seem to be really chummy in a way I didn’t know they were cool. No shade. Just saying. I can imagine its lonely at the top and Only a few people can relate. I am not sure exactly what sparked this proclamation by Thugger, but he felt the need for some reason.

“Thanks for this journey my brada… u 1 of the realist rappers I know… very GgenuinNe man and brada, I love the way u treat me and respect me and my heart!!! YOU R NUN LIKE THESE OTHER RAPPERS. I mean ALL OF EM…. And for that I’m with u foreva! ?”

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Alicia Keys Gives DJ Khaled’s 3 Month Old Son a Rare Piano

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Alicia Keys has gifted a one of a kind piano to DJ Khaled’s baby son.

The “Hold You Down” hitmaker, real name Khaled Mohamed Khaled, took to Instagram on Friday to thank the 36-year-old singer, and her husband Swizz Beatz, for the personalised white piano they gave to his three-month-old son Asahd.

“Part 1!! Wow !! Me my son @asahdkhaled and my queen want to thank @aliciakeys @therealswizzz for this amazing gift for my son!! Wow!!” he wrote. “Tears of joy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KHALED FAMILY WE ARE SO #GRATEFUL!!”

The piano was also adorned with Alicia’s signature, and the handwritten lyrics to her 2007 hit No One over the top.

Asahd is seen sitting at his new piano in the clip shared on Instagram, hitting the keys with the help of those around him.

Alicia, who shares sons Egypt, six, and two-year-old Genesis with Swizz, has yet to comment on the elaborate gift.

Khaled and his longtime partner and fiancee, Nicole Tuck, welcomed their son back in October of 2016, and he famously shared the labour on his favourite social media app, Snapchat.

He played tracks from his new album Major Key in the delivery room as Nicole gave birth – and he posted clips online.

After his little boy made his grand entrance, DJ Khaled was clearly overcome with emotion, holding back tears and smiling in video footage featuring the caption: “I love you son!!!”

Asahd made his red carpet debut at the Grammy Awards earlier this month, wearing a little tuxedo, a bow tie and sneakers, alongside his mother and father.

DJ’s Honored At Global Spin Awards During 2017 NBA All-Star Weekend

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) The 5th Annual Global Spin Awards went down at the famous Orpheum Theater in New Orleans, LA during the 2017 NBA All-Star Festivities.

Some of the most prominent names in the business paid their respect to the DJ community, with stars like DJ Khaled, Master P, and B.o.B. walking the red carpet.

Rapper T.I. kicked off the show with a performance of his hit song “What You Know,” before being accompanied on stage by B.o.B.

Dave Chapelle presented the award for National Mixshow DJ of the Year, while DJ Envy handed out the National Club DJ of the Year award.

DJ icon Spinderella was joined by her daughter DJ Christy Ray on stage for an emotional performance and was given the highly coveted Breaking Barriers Award by DJ Khaled, while DJ Clark Kent was awarded with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and both received epic tribute performances.

A No Limit reunion featuring Master P, Silkk the Shocker, Mia X, Mystikal, and Romeo was the highlight of the night.

The 5th Annual Global Spin Awards will announce all of the winners on Thursday, Feb. 23rd at 10:00pm ET on REVOLT TV.

Big Sean Denies Being Slapped; Claims Mental Patient Lost It

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Big Sean has shot down reports that a fan allegedly slapped him after an incident during an album signing event.

Big Sean tried to quell the chatter over the incident, which happened at the FYE record store in Queens, New York as he signed copies of his hit album I Decided.

A video shows an unknown man on the floor of FYE on Friday after being taken down by security guards.

The cops immediately shut down the signing and cleared out the entire FYE after the incident.

Big Sean hit up Twitter and claimed the man was patient from a mental hospital who had just been released.

“Look I never comment on this type of s##t, but they can’t do me dirty and say a fan smacked me or no s##tblike that,” he wrote. “Some guy waited in line in the cold since 10am, bought my CD, when I signed his CD n (sic) shook his hand he TRIED to hit me off guard.”

“I wanted to keep the signing going but the store shut it down. Sorry it got ruined for the rest of the real fans.”