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Tupac Shakur Estate Facing Lawsuit Over Unpaid Royalties For “Bury Me A G”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Jun 28, 2017 at 7:03amCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) In many ways, this month has been huge for Tupac Shakur’s legacy.

The late Hip Hop icon’s All Eyez On Me biopic was released, and a 25th-anniversary edition of Juice hit the market.

Unfortunately, June is winding down with some legal news connected to Pac.

The Shakur Estate is facing a lawsuit about a song released over twenty years ago.

TMZ reports:

Natasha Walker — who was in the R&B group Y?N-Vee — sang backups on “Bury Me a G” and even has a credit on the track. But in docs, obtained by TMZ, she says she and Pac made a deal in ’93 that the song would be a joint effort and she’d have equal ownership.

Walker is seeking compensation for royalties, damages, and attorney’s fees.

She may have an uphill battle since the statute of limitations for contract claims in the state of California is four years.

Walker’s lawyer is claiming her client still deserves payment from “Bury Me a G” because the track continues to make money for the Estate.

2 Chainz Responds To Complaints About His Atlanta “Trap House”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Jun 28, 2017 at 6:59amCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) As part of the promotion for his new Pretty Girls Like Trap Music album, 2 Chainz set up a pink “Trap House” on Atlanta’s Howell Mill Road.

The site has become a popular local attraction, but surrounding businesses are complaining about the lack of parking and excessive traffic around the home.

2 Chainz took to Instagram to address the complaints.

“Lil bad a####, I love you,” he wrote in one IG caption.

Apparently, a pink car that was placed outside of the home – another favorite of visitors – was recently towed for being a possible safety hazard as well.

After replacing the removed pink car with a yellow Lamborghini, Chainz posted, “Here you go try not to f## this one up guys okay.”

The Def Jam artist has rented the house until July 6, and his team is considering extending the lease.

Despite the neighbors’ continued gripes, there is not much the Atlanta Police Department can do about the “Trap House” because it is on private property.

“We will continue to monitor traffic in that area in an effort to mitigate any problems,” said an APD spokesperson.

Lil bad a#### , I love you ???????‍♂️

A post shared by 2 Chainz Aka Tity Boi (@hairweavekiller) on Jun 27, 2017 at 2:52pm PDT

Here you go try not to f## this one up guys okay ???

A post shared by 2 Chainz Aka Tity Boi (@hairweavekiller) on Jun 27, 2017 at 5:22pm PDT

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Pharell’s Triplets Harmonize When They Cry

By: Mike Winslow Updated Jun 27, 2017 at 10:07pmCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Pharrell Williams’ baby triplets “harmonize” when they cry.

The singer-songwriter and his wife Helen Lasichanh welcomed three babies in January, siblings for the couple’s eight-year-old son Rocket.

Speaking about what it’s like to be a father-of-four on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” Pharrell shared that it can get pretty loud when the babies cry in unison.

“They harmonize when they cry,” he told host Jimmy. “Chain reaction is a real thing at our house. When one cries, two cry, then three cry.”

No details on the sex or names of the babies have yet been revealed.

But Pharrell, 44, did share during his chat show appearance that caring for three infants has tested his ability to multi-task.

“It’s a full-on assembly line,” the star sighed, proceeding to act out how he lines up his babies for diaper change time. “All of them are fine and healthy.”

Pharrell also gushed about his son Rocket, who “is into architecture” and his wife Helen, whom he praises as a great mother.

“Man, I cannot say enough about women and all kind of burdens that they carry, and the gifts that they carry. My wife does everything. I love you baby,” he added.

The N.E.R.D. member was on the late-night programme to promote his song “Yellow Light,” which appears on the Despicable Me 3 soundtrack.

Pharrell previously had huge success with the track “Happy,” which was included in the Despicable Me 2 album, and also served as a single on his second studio Girl.

Mary J.’s Husband Kendu Tells Her To Stop The Negative Nonsense

By: Mike Winslow Updated Jun 27, 2017 at 8:00pmCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Mary J. Bliges estranged husband Martin “Kendu” Isaacs has issued a public plea to the singer following her performance at the BET Awards over the weekend.

The “No More Drama” hitmaker filed legal papers to end her 12-year marriage from Isaacs in July (16), and the former couple has been fighting over his request for almost $130,000-a-month in spousal support ever since.

On Sunday (June 25), the singer performed at the awards show in Los Angeles and sang her songs “Love Yourself” and “Set Me Free,” which are all about her marriage issues.

After her performance, Kendu reportedly took to Instagram to reach out to his ex-wife and put an end to their fighting.

“I love you to death Mary J. Blige, I can’t even begin to understand why you are going on about this the way you have been,” he wrote on Instagram. “I never wanted to discuss our life airing the laundry. You know me better than that. You and I really need to talk and stop all this negative nonsense. I love you and I always will regardless of your actions.”

Kendu also vowed it is time for him to “tell the truth” in another post.

Mary has not responded to Kendu’s comments, but she previously opened up about the “hell” she experienced after she accused him of having an affair with her protegee, singer Starshell, during VH1 network documentary “The Making Of: Strength Of A Woman,” which aired last month.

“The songs you hear, like Set Me Free, that’s from the situation,” she told U.S. news show Extra.

“(I don’t feel completely free) because I’m not through this divorce yet… but I feel free as a spirit because I took my life back and I’m moving forward with that,” she added. “I hope it (my new album) uplifts them (fans). It’s OK to not be OK. Sometimes to get through what you need to get through, but don’t stay there too long – there is always light at the end of the tunnel.”

Chance The Rapper Unhappy Hostess Over Coffee Ad

By: Mike Winslow Updated Jun 27, 2017 at 7:30pmCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Bosses at Hostess, the cake company behind cream-filled treats Twinkies, have been put on blast by Chance the Rapper after using his name in a new ad without his permission.

The hip-hop star, who was a double winner at the BET Awards on Sunday night (June 25), is far from happy about his latest mention in a new social media ad for Hostess’ Apple Streusel Coffee Cakes.

The ad, featuring a box of coffee cakes ‘wearing’ Chance’s trademark hat and the slogan, “How good is Chance the Snacker? I’d say comparable to Apple Streusel Coffee Cakes” went live last week.

The rapper caught up with the ad and urged Hostess executives to pay up.

GIVE ME MY COIN https://t.co/m5hs9hyUak

— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) June 26, 2017

“GIVE ME MY COIN,” the “No Problem” star wrote in a tweet directed at the bosses.

Hostess executives have since deleted their original post.

Wyclef Takes On President Donald Trump’s Immigration Policies

By: Mike Winslow Updated Jun 27, 2017 at 7:30pmCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Wyclef Jean has sent a powerful message to immigrants in the wake President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban.

The U.S. president is currently trying to get his travel ban approved, which stops citizens from six Muslim-majority countries entering America, though the Supreme Court is yet to make a decision on the contentious order, which has so far been blocked by appeals courts.

Musician Wyclef has now added his voice to the debate.

“When it comes to me and the travel ban, I always speak loud and clear in the sense of understanding personally, where I came from and understanding that this is these United States of America and it is the country of immigrants,” he told CNN.

Haiti-born Wyclef was a supporter of Trump’s rival Hillary Clinton during the 2016 American election.

He recently warned celebrities to be “very careful” when attacking Trump, urging them to be “as smart as (Jimmy) Kimmel”, after Kathy Griffin received death threats following pictures she posted online of herself holding a fake decapitated Trump head.

And talking to CNN he explained that it’s important to understand how media savvy the U.S. president is.

“Propaganda or the idea of fake news… that’s not conspiracy theory, that’s real, but at the end of the day they say that where there’s smoke there’s fire. There’s something and the curiosity is getting to what that something is,” he said before comparing Trump to Julius Caesar.

“When a Caesar understands how to play the area then he knows how to control everything. When he’s yelling execute, you’re not paying attention — you’re too busy laughing and roaring at the arena.”

Wyclef has poured all his political feelings into new album Carnival III: The Fall and the Rise of a Refugee, explaining the idea behind the record is having the opportunity to turn your life around in America.

Can 2 Chainz Hold His Own On A Track With Eminem?

By: ClassicOne Updated Jun 27, 2017 at 4:19pmCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) There have been times when some people have gotten upstaged and out-rapped by others who appear on the same track as them.

Apparently this is what some people believe will happen if 2 Chainz and Eminem were to do a track together, with Em reigning supreme.

In the past it felt like there used to be a competitiveness where rappers challenged themselves to have if not the greatest verse, at least a great verse on a collaboration track. Nowadays it just seems like anything goes!

“Tell 2 Chainz step his game up or Em might be nice and dummy it down just to make a hit record,” said fan, @JoeJoeHill987.

2 Chainz replied by saying,

“N-gga please he don’t have to dumb sh-t down I’m da truf…..he called me remember that.

Although folks love 2 Chainz’s music, it seems like he’s received criticism over the years for dumbing down his music just to make records that fit in and will be successful records that the “kids” can relate to.

I don’t know man….. Do you think Em would wash him on the track? Well, all-in-all it looks like 2 Chainz has hinted at a forthcoming Em & Chainz collaboration. Are you here for this?

https://www.instagram.com/p/BV11Ix0hOE7/

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Drake Praises His “Stunning” NBA Awards Date

By: Mike Winslow Updated Jun 27, 2017 at 4:04pmCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Drake has gushed about sports analyst Rosalyn Gold-Onwude online after taking the “stunning” TV reporter as his date to the NBA Awards on Monday night (June 26).

The “Hotline Bling” hitmaker served as the host of the inaugural New York City ceremony, which celebrates the best talents in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and turned heads on the red carpet by walking arm-in-arm with Rosalyn.

Drake wore a white Tom Ford tuxedo jacket with black pants and a black bow tie for the occasion, while NBA on TNT show regular Rosalyn dressed to impress in a strapless red gown and nude heels.

The stars, both 30, were happy to cuddle up for photos at the event, and it appears Drake was still smiling the morning after the prizegiving as he took to Instagram to share a snap of the two looking cosy at the bash.

“My stunning date for the evening @rosgo21,” he captioned the red carpet picture.

It’s not known if Drake is actually dating Rosalyn, but the hip-hop star has made no secret of his admiration for the TV personality.

They previously met at a basketball match in December, 2015, when he posted a photo of the pair on social media.

“When the post game makes you forget about what happened during the actual game,” the Toronto Raptors team ambassador wrote beside the image, suggesting he was captivated by Rosalyn.

Drake, who has previously been linked on and off to R&B collaborator Rihanna, has been single since enjoying a reported fling with Jennifer Lopez in late 2016.

They are rumoured to have parted ways in February (17), weeks before the singer/actress went public with her romance with former baseball ace Alex Rodriguez.

Meanwhile, Rosalyn recently dismissed claims she was dating Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant.

NBA Awards 2017 held at Basketball City – Arrivals Featuring: Rosalyn Gold-Onwude, Drake Where: New York, United States When: 26 Jun 2017 Credit: Macguyver/WENN.com

NBA Awards 2017 held at Basketball City – Arrivals Featuring: Rosalyn Gold-Onwude, Drake Where: New York, New York, United States When: 26 Jun 2017 Credit: Derrick Salters/WENN.com

Peep How BET Kept Chris Brown & Karrueche From Crossing Paths At BET Awards

By: ClassicOne Updated Jun 27, 2017 at 3:59pmCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) As everyone knows, the BET Awards were pretty lit on and off of the stage this year.

There were a lot of artists who do NOT like each other that attended, thus causing various altercations to pop up throughout the past weekend.

Some of the folks that didn’t like each other had to even be in the same building as they all were performing or presenting at the awards show.

According to TMZ,

The BET Awards made special accommodations to keep Chris Brown and Karrueche Tran away from each other, as Karrueche has a restraining order against Chris Brown, and Brown was performing, and Tran was presenting during the awards show.

Production sources claim that Karrueche was given a heads-up by BET producers that Breezy would be performing Sunday, and when he took the stage, producers moved her to a holding room to ensure Chris never got within 100 yards of her, as required by court order.

Karrueche allegedly didn’t even bother to turn on the TV in the room to watch Chris’ performance.

Apparently when Karrueche took the stage, the network made sure to hold Brown backstage.

Although BET made all of the preventative measures to make sure things ran smoothly, that didn’t stop Chris Breezy from getting into a fight with Karrueche’s new boyfriend, Migos member Quavo at an after-party.

Kae must have that good! Carry on!

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Did Meek Mill Warn Safaree To Stay Away From The BET Awards Weekend?

By: ClassicOne Updated Jun 27, 2017 at 3:31pmCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) Word on the curb is that Meek Mill and his crew allegedly warned Safaree that it wasn’t a good idea to show his face during the BET Awards weekend!

It’s really awkward that Meek and Safaree are still beefing. Most believe that they are beefing over their shared ex, Nicki Minaj…. who happens to not want anything to do with them.

Apparently their beef is deeper than just Nicki. Meek is allegedly still mad at all of the jabs that Safaree took at him.

According to TMZ, Meek’s crew sent a message to Meek telling Safaree to stay away from all of the festivities or he would catch the fade.

Like most people, Safaree didn’t want to miss all of the fun, and showed up to a number of spots. He didn’t seem to be too bothered by #TeamMeek’s threats.

Meek’s crew jumped Safaree at Angel Brinks & DJ Khaled’s fashion show event. Despite Safaree having on all white, he left the scene clean. They didn’t get him too bad though.

It seems like the beef is extremely personal now, making us wonder will it escalate even more the next time they are in the same place at the same time. Safaree may want to beef up his security!

Safaree has since challenged Meek to a fight, but Meek says he is too much of a boss to fight. What are your thoughts? Should they squash their beef or fight one-on-one?

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Rich The Kid Assists Yalee On His New Single

By: Mike DeBlasio Updated Jun 27, 2017 at 3:27pmCategory: Music

Dayton-bred rapper Yalee delivered his “10 Hours Away: You Was Never Wit Me Sleeping In My Buick” project earlier this year which caught him quite a buzz. Now to keep his momentum going, he returns with a new track featuring Rich Forever Music CEO Rich The Kid titled “Pokema-N-Go 2.0.” This feature comes off the heels of Rich’s latest project “Rich Forever 3” and his recent deal with Interscope Records.

Stream below.

A$AP Ferg & Dave East To Headline Peter Rosenberg’s ‘PeterPaloozaVI’ Birthday Concert

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Jun 27, 2017 at 3:05pmCategory: Events

(AllHipHop News) Two of New York City’s brightest rap stars were tapped for PeterPaloozaVI.

Harlem emcees A$AP Ferg and Dave East are headlining the event in Maspeth, NY.

Peter Rosenberg’s annual birthday concert will also feature performances by Nyck Caution, Kirk Knight, Jay IDK, Westside Gunn, and Conway.

“I look forward to this every year,” says Rosenberg, “This year it is going to be a great step into the future with artists who have been crushing it the last couple of years and some new names who are just getting started.”

Previous PeterPaloozas saw artists such as Meek Mill, Action Bronson, Tyler the Creator, and Schoolboy Q take part in the event hosted by the Hot 97 radio personality.

More acts are expected to be announced for the 2017 edition in the coming weeks.

PeterPaloozaVI is scheduled for Thursday, July 27 at the Knockdown Center.

Tickets are available for purchase at ticketfly.com .

Ugly God Releases A Diss Track To Himself

By: Mike DeBlasio Updated Jun 27, 2017 at 2:57pmCategory: Music

Last night, 2017 XXL Freshman, Ugly God tweeted out that he was going to release a diss-track to himself at midnight titled “F*ck Ugly God” and delivered, just as promised. The rapper tweeted;

“F*ck it. I’m dropping an Ugly God diss track tonight. F*ck that b#### ass ni**a Ugly God. When I see him it’s on site.”

Check out the track below and be on the look-out of his forthcoming project “The Booty Tape” slated to arrive soon.

https://twitter.com/UglyGod/status/879521373927952385

Xzibit Has Some Words For Chance The Rapper Over Aftermath Diss

By: ClassicOne Updated Jun 27, 2017 at 2:43pmCategory: Rumors

(AllHipHop Rumors) Xzibit is NOT here for Dr. Dre critics!

Xzibit had some harsh words of advice for Dr. Dre’s haters while checking out the premiere of the four-part HBO documentary “The Defiant Ones.” The documentary explores the lives of Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre.

Xzibit was none-too-pleased with Chance The Rapper’s recent dig at Dre as Chance mocked a number of record labels including Dre’s Aftermath. Chance flashed various graphics on the screen to accompany his digs, and when it came to Dre’s label, the screen displayed a graphic that called the label “Can’t Do Math Entertainment”.

Chance has since apologized to Dr. Dre, but Xzibit still had some words of him. Xzibit told Variety,

“These people dissing Dr. Dre, they need to get off their cell phones for about a week and come back to reality. They have no idea. Do what he did and then talk to me.”

Does Xzibit have a point?

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Don Q – “Don Vito” (Video)

By: Mike DeBlasio Updated Jun 27, 2017 at 2:42pmCategory: Videos

Don Q revisits his “Corner Stories” mixtape released back in February, and now serves up the official for the stand-out track “Don Vito.” The Highbridge-rapper is currently putting the final touches on his next project, “Corner Stories: Reloaded.”

Press play below, visual directed by JG.

Lil Uzi Vert Talks “Luv Is Rage 2,” Working w/ Pharrell & More On ‘OTHERtone’ (Video)

By: Mike DeBlasio Updated Jun 27, 2017 at 2:28pmCategory: Videos

With fans eagerly waiting for his highly-anticipated project “Luv Is Rage 2,” Lil Uzi Vert recently sat down with Pharrell and Scott Vener on their Beats 1 radio show ‘OTHERtone‘ to give us an update on the album.

The Philly rap-star also spoke on being inspired by Marilyn Manson, his favorite cars, working with host; the legendary Skateboard P and much more.

Check out the full interview below.

Havoc, Lil Kim, Fat Joe, Remy Ma & More Attend Post-BET Awards Toast For Prodigy (PHOTOS)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Jun 27, 2017 at 2:05pmCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) The 2017 BET Awards were a night of celebration, but the event also came just days after the news of Albert “Prodigy” Johnson’s death.

Havoc of Mobb Deep and Brooklyn rapper Lil Kim honored Prodigy at the award show.

TDE emcee Kendrick Lamar also paid homage to P during his acceptance speech.

Following the BET Awards, several Hip Hop representatives gathered for a toast to honor the memory of Albert Johnson.

Havoc and Loud Records founder/WAV A&R executive Steve Rifkind hosted the event.

Kim, Fat Joe, Remy Ma, Xzibit, Busta Rhymes, Papoose, LeToya Luckett, and Stretch Armstrong were also on hand at The Palm Restaurant in downtown Los Angeles.

Check out photos from “A Toast To Prodigy” below.

attends ‘A Toast To Prodigy’ at The Palm Restaurant on June 25, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.

All photos via WAV

Vince Staples Performs With Damon Albarn, Kilo Kish, The Roots & Ray J On ‘The Tonight Show’ (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Jun 27, 2017 at 1:10pmCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Long Beach, California rapper Vince Staples spent years confessing his appreciation for singer/reality TV star Ray J.

Vince declared on Hot 97, “Ray J is probably top 5 Hip Hop West Coast of all time.”

The Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood cast member returned the love during a 2016 interview with AllHipHop.com.

“He was keeping it real though. I appreciate that. I don’t like to boast about what I do, but he knows what’s going on,” said Ray. “A lot of people on the West Coast know, because they know my real life and the real business side of it. Everybody else around the globe and in the other states don’t really know the situations that go on on the day-to-day business side out here on the West Coast. I respect that from him and much love to him.”

Last night, Staples got his chance to share a stage with Ray J on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

The Big Fish Theory album creator also teamed up with Tonight Show house band The Roots as well as Damon Albarn and Kilo Kish for the performance of “Love Can Be…”

Nicki Minaj Performs A Medley Of Songs Containing Remy Ma Disses At 2017 NBA Awards

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Jun 27, 2017 at 11:05amCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) One day after not winning the BET Award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist for the first time in seven years, Nicki Minaj showed up at the 2017 NBA Awards.

Minaj ran through a series of songs that contain lyrics directed at her rival Remy Ma, the rapper who won the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist trophy this year.

The 6-minute performance included Nicki’s verses from 2 Chainz’s “Realize,” her own “No Frauds,” and Katy Perry’s “Swish Swish.”

This is the second time in two months Nicki used an award show stage to diss Remy.

In May, she opened the 2017 Billboard Music Awards with “No Frauds.”

Remy Ma has continued her verbal attack on the Young Money representative as well.

The “Shether” spitter delivered a subliminal message for Nicki during her BET Awards acceptance speech on Sunday night.

“Y’all b-tches got fat while we starved. Shots in your ass, pads in your bras. Y’all some liars. It ain’t no facts in your songs. And yeah, that crown is coming back to The Bronx,” said Rem.

Kodak Black Deletes Instagram Account Following His Comments About Dark Skin Women

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Jun 27, 2017 at 9:59amCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Kodak Black has gone dark on Instagram.

The “Tunnel Vision” rapper removed his IG account after receiving criticism for his statements about dark skin women.

Kodak first spoke about his “preference” for light skin women during a live social media broadcast.

After catching backlash in his comment section, the 20-year-old Florida native went to Instagram to address his critics.

“One thing about me, dog, you ain’t just gonna be dissing me. You ain’t gonna be dissing me under my comments or none of that sh-t. Cause b-tch, I’m gonna clap back,” said Kodak. “Hoes, n-ggas, whatever. I’m gonna knock your whole melon off. Don’t even comment on my sh-t with that f-ck sh-t.”

He added, “You talking about black women. B-tch, f-ck ya! I only like redbones. I love black African-Americans. But I don’t like black b-tches. I like yellow hoes.”

That response just sparked more negative reactions which apparently led to Kodak deleting his entire Instagram page.