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James Rosemond On His Murder Conviction Being Overturned & Future Plans

(AllHipHop News) Last fall, James “Jimmy Henchman” Rosemond learned his murder-for-hire conviction was overturned.

Rosemond was found guilty of being involved in the killing of G-Unit associate Lowell “Lodi Mack” Fletcher, but the Manhattan U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the judge in the murder case made errors.

However, the former music artist manager is still serving a life sentence for a separate drug trafficking conviction.

He is appealing that sentence as well.

Rosemond’s longtime friend and acclaimed actor Michael K. Williams (The Wire, Kill the Messenger) penned an op-ed about the supposed head of the illegal drug operation of referred to as The Rosemond Organization.

Williams also conducted an interview with the man known in Hip Hop circles as Jimmy Henchman, and AllHipHop.com has access to some excerpts from the exclusive Q&A.

James Rosemond on his state of mind since the conviction has been overturned:

I feel awesome. However my battle isn’t over, but my faith is stronger. A victory vanquishes a lot of things: rumors, haters, lies and myths. It has given me a clean conscience which in turns gives me strength.

I know my God is real and I’ve been able to identify the devil. That’s what victory does, it makes things clear on many levels. It fortifies me also to keep doing the right thing while I’m in here: helping guys get their G.E.D and helping guys learn to read. It’s not a coincidence that majority of these young men in here are illiterate, and I’ve mobilized a few guys to help eradicate it around us, so that’s us doing a little at a time. You would be surprised how grateful guys are.

They don’t have a chance in society without the fundamentals of reading. But one thing that I’m happy about is my children can proudly say their father isn’t a murderer.

Rosemond on his plans after his potential release:

I would first and foremost give thanks for any such blessing, then I would visit the grave of my mother, and third, go see my family. I am not a young man anymore and my mentality is more clear to me. I had to search hard to forgive and to ask for forgiveness.

The wickedness of men runs very deep, sometimes deeper than the kindness of God. Whoever said that jealousy implies affection is wrong. Jealousy has only implied hatred to me. I would keep my friends far and my enemies further.

The experience has traumatized me but I am not broken. I’m sure I will be suffering from PTJD (post traumatic jail disorder). However, my new mantra is, “The will to be free is tantamount to the will to live.” I put too much faith in men before. I will always put God and my family first. You deny me freedom, then God will give it to me. Self exile is an idea but movies is where my passion was at.

Michael K. William is involved in the docu-series Unjust Justice which examines Rosemond’s life and career as well as the drug conspiracy and murder-for-hire cases.

The fourth installment of the Go To Ground production was also recently released. Watch it below.

Nobody’s Safe: Are Future & Young Thug Beefing?

future2(AllHipHop Rumors) What’s going on with Future and Young Thug?!

Over the last few months it has appeared that Future and Young Thug’s relationship had been perfectly restored. It now seems that there may be trouble with their bromance. Their alliance may be a little shaky.

Remember when Future took to Twitter to warn us all that no one was safe, and that 2017 would belong to him. He even unfollowed everyone on Instagram except his DJ, DJ Esco.

Thugger responded days later to Future’s claim, but his response has us all scratching our head, like wth did we just read. Thugger tweeted,

“I wish u would n-gga… my seat better have my name engraved in it.”

Before Thugger updated the tweet, Young Thug tried to let Future know that his name needed to be “in-graned.” Whatever that means, whatever that implies. LOL

Is Young Thug telling Future that he can write everyone else off except him? Is there beef between the two? You know Young Thug loves him some Future as, at times, he has expressed that he wishes he was his real brother.

Perhaps Thug was just in his feelings and or gone off some substance. Carry on.

https://twitter.com/youngthug/status/817838331048259584

Gucci Mane Appears On ESPN’s Highly Questionable (Video)

Gucci Mane is the latest rapper to appear on ESPN‘s ‘Highly Questionable‘ segment for an interview with Dan Le Batard and Bomani Jones. The Atlanta rapper discussed his time served in prison, problems with addiction, his road to recovery and much more.

Last month, Guwop released his latest project “The Return of East Atlanta Santa,” which featured Drake, Bryson Tiller and others, now available everywhere.

Watch below.

https://twitter.com/HQonESPN/status/817487936241307648

Tupac’s Freaky Letter To Female Fan Up For Auction

(AllHipHop News) An explicit letter written by late rapper Tupac Shakur is up for sale, and could fetch big loot for the owner.

Tupac wrote the untitled poem IN 1995, while he was locked down for sexual-assault charges at Clinton Correctional in New York.

The XXX letter was pac’s response to a passionate female fan, who had written him during his prison stay.

The dirty letter features Tupac fantasizing about bubble baths, sexual positions, and even blindfolds.

Tupac’s explicit letter being put up for auction by Goldin Auctions today (January 9), and is expected to bring in over $25,000.

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Mike Tyson: I’m Going To Train Chris Brown For Boxing Match Against Soulja Boy (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) While it appears Soulja Boy has Floyd Mayweather in his corner, his supposed opponent may have an ex-boxer on his team.

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson announced he is training Chris Brown for his bout against Soulja.

Tyson wrote on Instagram:

It’s official. I’m going to train @chrisbrownofficial. Gonna teach him every dirty trick in the book to knockout @souljaboy. #showup#desertbeatdown#norunning#noexcuses

An official date for the Soulja Boy-Chris Bown fight has not been announced yet.

However, all the parties involved have been promoting the pending face-off on social media.

It’s official. I’m going to train @chrisbrownofficial. Gonna teach him every dirty trick in the book to knockout @souljaboy. #showup #desertbeatdown #norunning #noexcuses @fredfrenchy

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Floyd Mayweather: I Don’t Even Know Who Lil Yachty Is (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) Lil Yachty may claim to be the “king of the youth,” but apparently a certain 39-year-old boxing legend is not even aware of the Atlanta rapper.

During a Q&A with Hollywood Unlocked, Floyd Mayweather Jr. expressed his lack of knowledge on Yachty.

“I don’t even know who… Young Yachty? ” said Mayweather. “I don’t know him.”

The clip was uploaded to Soulja Boy’s Instagram page.

Mayweather is said to be training the “Crank That” performer for his forthcoming boxing match against Chris Brown.

Prior to his public feud with Brown, Soulja Boy was involved in a back-and-forth with Lil Yachty.

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Nicki Minaj Makes Surprise Appearance With Lil Wayne During ‘NFL GameDay’ (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne made an appearance on NFL GameDay to talk about his favorite team, the Greenbay Packers, defeating the New York Giants in their playoff game.

The television segment also featured an unexpected appearance by Wayne’s Young Money artist Nicki Minaj.

It was one of the first times Nicki has been seen publicly since the rap superstar tweeted about being single, leading to headlines she broke up with Meek Mill.

“You already know I got my key players. I got my Nickis. I got my Drizzys. So we’re gonna be alright,” Wayne told Deion Sanders right before Minaj entered into the screen behind him. “Matter of fact, I got my Nicki right here.”

Wayne and Nicki have collaborated on several songs such as “Knock Out,” “High School,” “Only,” and “Truffle Butter.”

The latter two singles also feature Drake.

Nicki has been estranged from her fellow YM signee since the fallout between Drake and Meek Mill.

Many Young Money fans wonder if the break-up with Meek could lead to Nicki, Wayne, and Drake finally reuniting for another track.

Blac Youngsta Gives The Percentage Of Rappers He Says Are Fake

Memphis rapper and Heavy Camp/CMG member Blac Youngsta talked about the state of today’s rap scene.

In this clip, Smallz gets Blac Youngsta to discuss the exact percentage of rapper’s in the game, who are actually lying about their money and status.

According to Blac Youngsta, it’s almost 100%!

Giants Fans Blast Trey Songz For The Team’s Loss Against The Packers

(AllHipHop News) The New York Giants got blown out by the Green Bay Packers in Sunday’s Wild Card playoff game.

Blame for the 38-13 lost is being placed on several factors and people, including R&B star Trey Songz.

The “Bottoms Up” singer was seen in a much talked about photo of Giants players on a yacht in Miami.

The picture was taken during the team’s day off last week.

Wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr., Victor Cruz, Sterling Shepard, and Roger Lewis Jr. were in the viral pic as well.

Many observers argued the trip would be a distraction for the players, and the Packers’ clear victory was used as evidence that the Miami excursion was detrimental to the team.

Twitter users began blasting Songz for his supposed part in New York’s embarrassing defeat to the Packers.

“DB’s weren’t on the yacht. Just a lil FYI,” tweeted Songz in response to critics calling him out after Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw a 42-yard Hail Mary touchdown pass to Randall Cobb to end the first half.

The social media backlash did not end there.

Songz even retweeted some of the critical tweets to his own timeline, and he offered support to Odell Beckham.

“My whole existence will be haunted,” wrote Songz. “I feel bad for my boy O. Go hard all year long take one day to do whatever you want and fans turn on u.”

Beckham only had 28 receiving yards in the game.

The popular 24-year-old also dropped several passes, with one being a likely reception in the end zone.

Lil Wayne Reportedly Shut Down Birdman’s Claims On ‘Tha Carter V’

(AllHipHop Rumors) Uh oh! According to Lil Wayne, it looks like Birdman is another professional troll out here!

Birdman got many Lil Wayne fans excited when he promised that Wayne’s highly-anticipated ‘Tha Carter V’ album would indeed be coming out.

The Cash Money boss stopped by Travis Scott’s Beats 1 Radio Show, where he let out a few details about the project’s release.

“Carter V coming out. It’s definitely coming out. The situation with me and my son, bruh — I’ma put all of that behind us and just let it move forward.”

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Welp, when it seemed like all was well or at least under construction, it seems like Weezy is shutting down those claims.

According to TMZ, sources close to Lil Wayne claim that he has yet to hear anything about settling his $51 million lawsuit, and until he does nothing will change.

The insider also revealed that last week Birdman allegedly met with Universal Music Group, to try to come up with a price that will pacify Lil Wayne.

Remember last week a post on Wayne’s Facebook hinted on the fact that we would see several projects from him including the ‘Tha Carter V’.

Lawd will Birdman and Wayne ever settle their differences?

16 People Arrested For Kim Kardashian Robbery In Paris

(AllHipHop News) According to multiple reports, French authorities have detained 16 people connected to the Paris robbery of Kim Kardashian West.

The reality television star was the victim of an armed break-in in the city last October.

Two men allegedly entered Kardashian’s luxury apartment, tied her up, locked her in the bathroom, and stole over $10 million worth of jewelry.

The suspects were detained during raids in Paris, Normandy, and the French Riviera.

They are all believed to be between the age of 50 and 72.

“One of the DNA samples matched an individual known to police for robbery and criminal offenses,” stated law enforcement.

Kardashian’s husband, Kanye West, was not in Paris at the time of the robbery.

The 36-year-old mother has been quiet in public about the ordeal, but she discusses the situation during the upcoming season of Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

“They’re going to shoot me in the back,” Kardashian is heard telling her sisters in a clip from the show. “There’s no way out. It makes me so upset to think about it.”

Jay Z And Kanye Reunited?

(AllHipHop Rumors) It wasn’t going to last forever and it seems like the famine ends. Jay and Kanye have reportedly reunite, if you believe the gossip rags. So what that he’s working with Trump! Jay Z stands by his little brother. Maybe.

How did all this transpire.

It seems like Jay Z, Kanye, Beyonce AND Kim K linked up on New York to hash out their feud. Nobody really knows what they are beefing over, but they apparently met and successfully settled their differences.

Here is what is being :reported”:

“Jay reached out to Kanye because he wanted to put an end to the bad blood,” a source tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY.

“The situation was festering and just getting worse, and Jay wanted to try and bring about a resolution.”

“Kanye sort of apologized for running his mouth off, in typical Kanye way—but Jay wasn’t really looking for apologies, he knows Kanye better than to expect one. Plus, Jay knows what a tough time Kanye has been going through and Jay just wants to get back on good terms together and move on.”

What do you think of this? Seems fictionalized! But much stranger things have happened, like Kanye’s hairdo.

Here is some more:

“However, despite hashing it out, and Jay offering up a white flag to his troubled friend, there’s still more than a little tension remaining—and the source says things may never be the same again between the two.

“The meeting was awkward, to say the least, and it’s doubtful they’re ever going to be best buddies, but at least the latest drama is behind them now.”

Donald Glover Wins A Golden Globe and Thanks Rap Group Migos

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Childish Gambino aka actor Donald Glover has took home a Golden Globe Award for the hit series “Atlanta.”

“Atlanta” took home Best Television or Musical Comedy, besting “Black-Ish,” “Transparent,” “Veep” and “Mozart in the Jungle.”

Donald Glover thanked the city of Atlanta and local Hip-Hop trio Migos and their song “Bad and Boujee” for the success of the series.
“Wow this is incredible,” Donald Glover said thanking the cast mates.

“I really want to think Atlanta and all the black folk in Atlanta, just for being alive and being amazing people. I couldn’t be here without Atlanta. I really want to thank The Migos, not for being in the show, but for making ‘Bad and Boujee.’ Like, that’s the best song ever.”

Other winners included Viola Davis for her role in “Fences,” and Tracee Ellis Ross for best Actress in a comedy or musical for “black-ish.”

“The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”won Best television movie or mini-series and “Atlanta” scooped another award for Best series, comedy or musical.

The 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards took place at the Beverly Hills Hilton.

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Watch: Chance the Rapper Review President Barack Obama’s Final White House Bash

(AllHipHop News) Chance the Rapper was among the celebrities who attended President Barack Obama’s farewell bash at the White House.

The big event took place on Friday (January 6), and featured a guest list that included Wale, Jerry Seinfeld, Charles Barkley, George Lucas, John Legend, Solange, Rev. Al Sharpton, J. Cole, Tom Hanks, Stevie Wonder and many others.

Since cameras were banned inside of the event, Chance decided to take to the social media to recap the event for his fans.

“Alright, so, they wouldn’t let us bring cameras into the s##t but just know, it was historic, it was black, it was beautiful,” Chance said. “There was dancing. There was laughing. There was loving. There was hugs.”

Chance ran through who was Best Dressed, Best Joke and Best Dance.

Take a look at Chance’s top picks below:

Best Dressed – “Your Boy” (aka himself)

Best Looking – Esperanza Spalding

Best, Strongest Handshake – Dave Chappelle

Best Joke – Chance

Best Compliment – Dave Chappelle

Best Hug – Tom Hanks and Robert De Niro

Best Dance – Michelle Obama with the folks.

Best Line Dance – Chance and his mom with The Electric Slide.

Best Party Ever – Obama’s farewell bash. .

https://www.instagram.com/p/BPBFPZ_hL_t/

Martin Shkreli Banned From Twitter For Stalking

(AllHipHop News) Lil Wayne and Wu-Tang Clan will not have to worry about controversial pharmaceutical inventor Martin Shkreli leaking their music on Twitter anymore – he’s been banned from the site.

Shkreli was banned from Twitter earlier today, and it had nothing to do with music.

He got into it with Lauren Duca, a writer for Teen Vogue, after she turned down his invite to President Obama’s farewell bash on Friday (January 6th).

The rejection didn’t go over well with Shkreli, who has been trolling Duca since her article “Donald Trump Is Gaslighting America” went viral last month.

So, Martin Shkreli turned his Twitter profile page into a dedication to Duca, and even photoshopped his profile image to make it appear as if they were dating, despite her objections.

“He’s an entitled creep and absolutely deserves to have his account suspended, perhaps indefinitely,” Lauren Duca said in a statement.

Shkreli, who is free on five million dollars bail on security fraud charges, also bought the only existing copy of Wu-Tang’s album, Once Upon a Time in Shaolin for $2 million dollars.

Last month, Martin Shkreli gained more notoriety when he leaked a track which was supposedly taken from Lil Wayne’s unreleased album Tha Carter V.

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