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(AllHipHop News) Back in 2014, Queens-bred rapper Nas celebrated the 20th anniversary of his landmark album Illmatic, backed by the National Symphony Orchestra.

Next month, PBS will air “Nas Live From The Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop” as a special part of their “Great Performances” series.

The documentary chronicles Nas’ rise from the Queensbridge housing projects, to the amazing performance backed by the orchestra in Washington DC, at the Kennedy Center.

The documentary also features behind the scenes footage, as well as commentary from Nas, conductor Steven Reinke and others.

“I’s crazy, you know, I wrote this in the projects in New York City. Here we are in the capitol of America, Washington, DC, and, you know, a bunch of white people with strings and all that, playing this album, and they feeling it,” Nas said.

“Nas Live From The Kennedy Center: Classical Hip-Hop” airs on February 2nd at 9 p.m. EST, and the full documentary will stream on PBS’ website and apps the following day.

Take a look at the trailer.

(AllHipHop News) It looks like there’s some trouble between Lil Uzi Vert and DJ Drama.

Lil Uzi hopped on Twitter, to warn new rappers against signing with other rappers or DJ’s.

“if y’all do sign … sign 2 a major Dont sign 2 a rapper or a Dj ……..Its Just Easier When The Time Come For That Fake S### ®

The 23-year-old rapper was taking indirect shots at DJ Drama and Don Cannon, who signed the Philly rapper to their Generation Now imprint, which is distributed through Atlantic.

DJ Drama quickly replied to the comments, prompting an exchange between the two.

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“I was given advice 2 my young followers … you got a guilty conscience or sumthin

Late last year, tension between the two men was revealed by Nicki Minaj, who implied DJ Drama or Atlantic Records was holding up the remix to “The Way Life Goes” off Lil Uzi Vert’s Luv Is Rage 2.

(AllHipHop News) Rapper E-40 has been hit with a countersuit as he fights the author of a book named after his 1993 hit “Captain Save A Hoe.”

The hip-hop star, real name Earl Stevens, initially claimed that writer Erika Kane and her publishers were ripping off the character he created and owns the rights to, accusing them of unfairly profiting from his work.

Stevens’ filing also stated that his “Captain Save a Hoe” trademark, which was filed in 2014 but has yet to be approved, includes clothing and entertainment services specified as “an ongoing series featuring comedy, action, and adventure provided through television, online webcasts and radio broadcasts.”

He asked a judge to pull the recently-released books from retailers and award him proceeds from sales to date.

Now, Vodka & Milk Publishing officials have filed a counterclaim, in which they allege that Stevens’ trademark requests are incomplete, and his rights do not cover the “Captain Save a Hoe” trademark in books.

They also allege that customers of the book series and fans of E-40 are different enough that there wouldn’t be any confusion, or cause anyone to think the books came from the rapper.

Vodka & Milk Publishing are seeking damages against Stevens, following his alleged requests that online retailer Amazon take the book down from its website.

These requests are said to have caused Amazon to remove the book from sale, leading to other retail outlets stopping ordering the book.

They claim they have been caused “irreparable injury, financial damage, and loss of income,” all of which they want to be proven at trial.

Stevens’ attorney told Billboard.com they are planning to file a motion to dismiss the countersuit.

(AllHipHop News) Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa was the guest of honor at Spotify’s swanky dinner during CES this week.

Wiz hosted the “Spotify Supper” at the Hakkasan at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, where the Consumer Electronics Show is taking place.

Each year, tens of thousands of techies, businesses, advertisers, and celebrities descend upon Las Vegas for CES, which features new technology coming for the new year.

Celebrity chef Eddie Huang served up dishes from his NYC restaurant Baohaus, which is known for its hip-hop friendly atmosphere.

Huang kicked it with Spotify CMO Seth Farbman during a discussion about the importance of hip-hop culture, and what it brings to Huang’s business venture and Spotify.

After the discussion, Wiz hit the stage to perform some of his hit singles.

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(AllHipHop News) Harlem, New York rapper Jim Jones is the latest rapper heading to marriage boot camp.

The rapper and his wife Chrissy Lampkin will appear on “Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars Family Edition,” in an attempt to rehabilitate their relationship.

Jimmy’s mother Nancy AKA “Mama Jones” is also slated to appear on the show.

In the past, rappers like Benzino, Toya & Memphitz and
Amina Buddafly, Peter Gunz and Tara Wallace have tried to repair their relationship with ex’s during appearances on different versions of “Marriage Boot Camp.”

This season’s series other dysfunctional guests include “Mob Wives” star Renee Graziano with her sisters Lana Graziano Zanococchio and Jennifer Graziano, as well as the connection between Brandi Glanville and her dad Guy Granville.

All of the families will undergo intense counseling and decide, with the help of experienced therapists Dr. Ish Major and Dr. Venus Nicolino, whether to mend or end their toxic bonds.

The new season of “Marriage Boot Camp Reality Stars Family Edition” is slated to air on WE TV this March.

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Berner hosted a huge album release party for his new album last night in Los Angeles. A variety of industry influencers, executives and rappers attended
a private album release party for The Big Pescado at Hitman Coffee Shop LA. The rapper has good reason to celebrate. The Big Pescado features guest appearances from Snoop, Game, Pusha T, Wiz Khalifa, E-40, Too Short, Conway, Jeremiah, Ty Dollar $ign and others. As if that were not enough, Berner managed to secure the services of production wizard Scott Storch, who produced all of the tracks on The Big Pescado. Berner’s new album is due in stores on January 16th. Take a look at some footage of the release party, which featured the best weed and edibles in Los Angeles, as well as guests like Wiz Khalifa, B-Real, Jahni Denver, Ron Artest, Fred Wreck, Wiz Khalifa, Demrick, Scott Storch, music executive Steve Lobel and others.

(AllHipHop News) Rapper and reality TV star Gunplay is facing a new lawsuit from his ex-girlfriend following an alleged attack on New Year’s Day.

The “Love and Hip Hop: Miami” star is said to have exchanged heated words with Aneka Johnston at Florida adult club The Office, where she works as a stripper, in the early hours of 1 January after he arrived with his current girlfriend, Keyara.

Gunplay, real name Richard Morales, Jr., is then said to have waited in the parking lot for Johnston’s shift to end, before reportedly confronting her and head-butting his ex.

She suffered bruising to her face and neck, and a scratched cornea, and subsequently filed a police report about the alleged incident.

Criminal charges are currently being weighed by prosecutors at the Florida State Attorney’s office, but now Johnston has also taken civil action against the rapper, who is signed to Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group.

According to reports, Aneka Johnston has filed papers in Miami-Dade County court, claiming Gunplay was also “known to act violently” towards her throughout their two-year relationship, which ended in 2012.

She blames his “harmful and destructive behavior” for breaking off their romance, and is now suing for battery over the strip club incident, seeking punitive damages for bodily injury, mental anguish, and pain and suffering.

Her attorney, Mark DiCowden, told TheBlast that “Gunplay has a long history of committing violence and domestic abuse. He has made a living out of glorifying crime and harmful conduct on people, including women.

“Ms. Johnston was working and didn’t deserve to be attacked. She has previously been a victim of Gunplay’s domestic violence and ended her relationship with him years ago because of his ongoing abuse.”

DiCowden hopes the lawsuit will “send Gunplay a message and deter his misbehavior in the future”.

The MC has yet to respond to the battery allegations or the lawsuit.

(AllHipHop News) Rihanna has thanked Serena Williams for “brightening” her day after the tennis ace filmed a video for Vogue magazine dancing to the singer’s new N.E.R.D. collaboration, “Lemon.”

New mom Serena graces the latest U.S. cover of the fashion bible with her daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., and as part of the coverage, the athlete shot a fun music video, in which she shows off her moves on an airport runway and onboard a private jet.

The clip was released online earlier this week and Rihanna, who was still in mourning after attending her cousin’s funeral in Barbados on Tuesday was so touched by the dance tribute, she shared it on her own Instagram page.

“woke up to a champ brightening my day like…..,” she wrote. “@serenawilliams this song just got better thanks to you girl #Lemon”.

The video was also highly praised by N.E.R.D. frontman Pharrell Williams, who posted, “Serving (lemon)!!!! You killed it @Serenawilliams!”.

“Lemon” was released in November and marked N.E.R.D.’s first single in seven years.

Rihanna’s cousin, 21-year-old Tavon Kaiseen Alleyne, died from his injuries after he was shot in Barbados on December 26.

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(AllHipHop News) Singer and reality TV regular Ray J is slamming allegations he stole the idea for a scooter business, insisting he came up with the concept on his own.

Jean Paul is suing the One Wish star for $30 million, claiming they discussed launching an electric scooter bike business in 2015 and Ray J offered to become an investor and celebrity endorser.

However, Paul claims Ray J went on to start a competing scooter business without him and he is now suing him, according to TMZ.

In November, the 36-year-old signed a $31 million wholesale deal for his electric transportation company, Raycon.

Ray J’s company, famous for the Scoot-E-Bike, was formed the same year Paul claims he talked to the singer about launching their brand together.

And Ray J’s manager David Weintraub insists the company is independently owned by the singer and there were never any agreements made with Paul.

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(AllHipHop News) Rap star 50 Cent is being courted by the MLB to redeem himself after throwing what could be the worst first pitch in professional baseball’s history.

50’s terrible pitch went viral in May of 2014 when he was the guest of honor during a Mets Game game at Citi Field.

The rapper threw the first pitch of the game, which turned out to be an epic fail.

Now, the New York Mets want to give 50 a chance to redeem himself with a new offer to toss out the first pitch during a game.

Even though his pitch flopped the rapper was a good sport about it in follow-up interviews.

“I had no idea that throwing a bad pitch would be so big. It was coming across CNN! ESPN, CNN,” 50 Cent said during an interview promoting his new movie “Den Of Thieves.”

“I was like, whoa, not the way I want things out here at the moment when I’m getting ready to run this music and I’m on CNN and it looks like my arm’s broken. I’m like, ‘What the [expletive] happened to me?'” the rapper said.

According to sources, 50 probably won’t bite, since he’s waiting for a bigger stage to redeem himself – the World Series.

So far, 50 has yet to reveal whether he would accept the New York Mets’ new offer, but it seems doubtful according to the rapper.

“Listen, no one warned me,” 50 Cent said. “No one said: ‘Risk versus reward!’ I would have kept my a** in the stands. This is never going away.”

(AllHipHop News) A movie about slain African-American teenager Emmett Till is in the works. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Taraji P. Henson (Empire, Proud Mary) is set to star as Emmett’s mother Mamie Till-Mobley.

Henson’s TPH Productions is developing the motion picture as well. Oscar-nominated filmmaker John Singleton (Boyz n the Hood) is currently attached as the director.

In 1955, Emmett Till was killed in Money, Mississippi by two white men. His murder was prompted by a white woman claiming the 14-year-old Chicago native flirted with her which was considered offensive by local residents.

Carolyn Bryant eventually admitted to The Blood of Emmett Till author Tim Tyson that she lied about the encounter. An all-white jury acquitted Bryant’s then-husband Roy Bryant and his brother J.W. Milam of murdering Till, but they later publicly confessed to the crime.

Till-Mobley helped provide a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement by demanding her son’s funeral feature an open casket in order for the world to see the cruelty inflicted on Emmett by racists empowered by segregation. The pictures of the boy’s brutalized body were published around the world, exposing the treatment of black Americans in many areas in the South.

There have been reports HBO is also in the process of creating a mini-series about Till. Jay-Z’s Roc Nation and Will Smith’s Overbrook Entertainment were connected to that production which is not affiliated with Henson’s forthcoming film.

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(AllHipHop News) SZA’s “The Weekend” is one of the most popular tracks off the singer’s Ctrl album. Evidently, the song about three different ladies sharing the same man is a relatable experience for some women.

Wale decided to present the male perspective on complicated multiple relationships. On his “The Weekend Remix,” the MMG representative raps, “Monogamy’s not for the weak-hearted.”

The original version of the platinum single has been described by some as a “side chick anthem.” SZA has repeatedly pushed back against that characterization of “The Weekend.”

“My man is MY man Is YOUR man heard [that’s] HER man too. [That’s] 3 women… Not two… all getting played. One opted out. No side chick. Sorry lol,” tweeted the TDE vocalist last July.

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(AllHipHop News) Nipsey Hussle is preparing to release his Victory Lap album on February 16. Prior to the project hitting the internet, Nipsey teamed with Tidal for a mini-doc titled 10 Rings.

“As we enter into this exciting new chapter in my life and career, this documentary will bring my fans, old and new, along with me on this journey, ” stated the Los Angeles-based musician/businessman. “I hope my story inspires everyone out there to keep hustling and chasing their dreams.”

Tidal is also giving away tickets to Nipsey’s upcoming show at the Hollywood Palladium on February 15. Fans in attendance can expect him to perform songs off Victory Lap.

To watch Nipsey Hussle’s 10 Rings documentary and to find out more information about the “TIDAL X: Nipsey Hussle” concert visit tidal.com.

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(AllHipHop News) Cardi B has once again cemented her name in the music history books. The Atlantic Records artist joins Beyoncé as the only women to have four songs in the Top 10 of Billboard‘s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart at the same time.

“Bodak Yellow” currently holds the #5 spot on the tally, and “Bartier Cardi” featuring 21 Savage sits at #9. Cardi’s features on G-Eazy’s “No Limit” (#2) and Migos’ “Motorsport” (#3) are also in the Top 10 at the moment.

Cardi B is extending her impressive run on the charts that began in 2017. In December, the Bronx native became the first female rapper to have her first three Hot 100 entries reach the Top 10 on that chart. Earlier in the year, “Bodak Yellow” became the longest-running #1 song on the Hot 100 by a female rapper with no features.

50 Cent, Drake, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar are the only men to place four tracks simultaneously in the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs’ leading ten. Drake and Kendrick hold the overall record by managing to chart five songs in the Top 10 at once.

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