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Netflix Cancels Hip Hop Drama ‘The Get Down’ After One Season

(AllHipHop News) The Hip Hop drama The Get Down has been canceled after just eleven episodes.

Netflix announced the 1970’s-set show will not return for a second season.

Series creator Baz Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge!, The Great Gatsby) addressed the cancellation on Facebook.

“When I was asked to come to the center of The Get Down to help realize it, I had to defer a film directing commitment for at least two years,” wrote Luhrmann. “This exclusivity has understandably become a sticking point for Netflix and Sony, who have been tremendous partners and supporters of the show.”

He continued, “It kills me that I can’t split myself into two and make myself available to both productions. I feel so deeply connected to all those who I have worked and collaborated with on this remarkable experience.”

According to reports, The Get Down cost around $120 million to produce.

Part 1 of season 1 debuted on Netflix in August 2016, then the second part was released on April 7.

Justice Smith, Shameik Moore, Herizen F. Guardiola, Jaden Smith, and Jimmy Smits were part of the cast.

Nasir “Nas” Jones served as an executive producer and wrote lyrics for some of the characters.

Man Busted For Stalking Rihanna At Her New York Penthouse…Again

(AllHipHop News) A man was arrested for criminal trespassing at Rihanna’s apartment building in New York earlier this week.

A New York Police Department spokesperson confirmed to E! News that Salmir Feratovic, 33, was booked for criminal trespassing after being found at the building where Rihanna has a penthouse.

The spokesperson made no mention of the popstar but said Feratovic had visited the building before and had been told he was not allowed to return.

Feratovic had been arrested for criminal trespassing at the same location in May 2016, and has had multiple prior arrests, according to the site.

Rihanna moved to New York around 2013 after she suffered a number of break-ins and burglaries at her Californian mansion, and even had to file a restraining order against an alleged stalker.

However, she has still had problems in the Big Apple as a man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing her at her New York apartment in 2014.

Quincy Jones Admits Being A Fan Of Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd & Bruno Mars

(AllHipHop News) Quincy Jones has worked with iconic musicians like Dizzy Gillespie, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Sarah Vaughan, Michael Jackson, and more.

After a seven-decade career in the music industry, Jones still pays attention to contemporary artists.

The music legend recently held a star-studded event in Los Angeles where he gave a shout out to a few of today’s top stars.

Billboard reports:

During the session, Jones admitted he’s a fan of Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd and Bruno Mars, and although he’s worked with his share of iconic artists, there are a few he regrets never having made music with.

Kendrick actually sat down with Hypetrak magazine for an exclusive one-on-one discussion with Jones in 2015.

The 84-year-old instrumentalist has released over three dozen albums and produced numerous others.

His 1989 album Back on the Block won seven Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.

Q’s Jook Joint from 1995 featured Hip Hop representatives Kid Capri, Funkmaster Flex, LL Cool J, Töne Löc, Queen Latifah, and Heavy D.

Jones was also the executive producer for Michael Jackson’s masterpiece Thriller.

Missy Elliott Taps Fellow Rap Queens Lil Kim, Eve & Trina For “I’m Better (Remix)”

(AllHipHop News) Missy Elliott is one of the most successful female Hip Hop acts in history.

The rapper-singer was known to collaborate with other femcees, and she did it again for a remix of her single “I’m Better.”

Lil Kim, Eve, and Trina all show up for the new version of Missy’s record.

“Brought a few legends out for this one!” wrote Miss E on Twitter.

“As long as I got my giiirrlllsss!! Check out my sis [Missy Elliott] new remix to I’m Better!!” tweeted Kim.

The original “I’m Better” was released in January and features Lamb.

Missy is nominated for “Best Female Hip-Hop Artist” at the 2017 BET Award.

She will be competing against Nicki Minaj, Remy Ma, Young M.A, and Cardi B.

The native Virginian has won that BET Award five times.

Is Troy Ave Taking His Music In A New Positive Direction?

(AllHipHop Rumors) Troy Ave is certainly no stranger to controversy, but it looks like the rapper is looking to take his forthcoming music in a positive direction.

I mean between being shot at, legal woes, ridicule and criticism for his Tupac comparisons, Troy Ave hasn’t exactly had the best run.

Regardless, it looks like Troy Ave may have finally seen the light. In a since edited post, Troy Ave makes an announcement to his fans explaining that he would be now doing “God’s work” and leading by example with positive actions. He also revealed that he would be releasing new music on Friday!

It wasn’t that many days ago where Ave was releasing diss tracks aimed at Mysonne, Joe Budden and more, however, positivity is always good!

“Motivational message/announcement 2 my fans cause y’all the only 1s i care about: Never worry bout anything u can’t control, politics, haters, people etc. all that’s gon do is let u down! Just trust that ya boy is 100% independent! I own and run #BSBRecords & I control my music.! Not only the Quality but the Quantity that I put out. And can’t nobody f## wit ya boy when it come 2 dropping the most hot sh-t the most consistently. (6 projects in 11 months) I know all y’all, my fans/supporters aka #ThaRealOnes are riding wit me harder than ever! and while ya boi may not have all the notoriety & fame yet trust me we leveling up slowly but surely. some wanna make me “infamous” but that’s the devil’s work, we doing GOD’s work! remember all the people that wasn’t fukin wit my music?…….That’s cause consistency is the key to success! I said all that to say GOD kept me here 4 a reason and I feel like 1 of my purposes is to lead by example & show y’all wit my actions that thru hard work dedication & faith u can accomplish anything you want in life! So 4 Yall I’m dropping this Friday 5/26/17 mixtape #TroyAveStyle4Free 100 Luv Y’all P.S. if somebody got 5x more money than you, jus work 5xs more than them eventually you’ll catch up!” said Troy Ave.

Ave went on to say,

“Never Be too Cool 2 Pray or Promote! watch this video till the end! Big announcement 4 Ya’ll! cause ya Boi on Go! r y’all Ready? GOD is Great And The Paper Straight, Spread Luv Destroy Hate? Song: Praise Pays ?”

Are you looking forward to more new music from Troy Ave?

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Nicki Minaj Says She’s To Break Celibacy Vow For Nas

(AllHipHop News) Nicki Minaj is considering breaking her year-long celibacy vow to get it on with “dope” rapper Nas.

The “Super Bass” hitmaker and the hip-hop veteran have been romantically linked for weeks and now Nicki has opened up about her relationship with the I Can rapper during a taped appearance on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” in America.

Gushing about her rumored new man, Minaj said, “He’s so dope. He’s a king, he’s such a king… We’re both from Queens (New York). And he is the king of Queens, and I’d like to think I’m the queen of Queens…”

But she insisted she still isn’t ready to commit to a new romance after swearing off men for 12 months following her split from Meek Mill at the end of last year.

“I’m just chillin’ right now,” she told Ellen in the U.S. TV chat, which aired on Tuesday. “I’m celibate. I wanted to go a year without dating any man. I hate men… I might make an exception to the rule for him (Nas) ’cause he’s so dope.”

Minaj and Nas first sparked dating rumors earlier this month, when she shared a photo of the new couple cozying up at his Los Angeles restaurant Sweet Chick, and she told DeGeneres she is enjoying date nights with singer Kelis’ ex-husband.

“We have (had sleepovers),” she laughed. “I go to him. I just thought him coming to me was too forward.”

Are Young Thug & Rich Homie Quan Giving It Another Try?

(AllHipHop Rumors) Issa reunion…….well maybe.

Young Thug has noticeably deleted everything off of his Instagram page, but before he did he posted a video with a song that included a verse from Rich Homie Quan. The caption of the post read, “E.B.B.T.G.,” which is the abbreviation for Young Thug’s forthcoming album, ‘Easy Breezy Beautiful Thugger Girls’.

Thug’s caption got fans excited about the possibility of a Young Thug and Rich Homie Quan reunion.

Rich Homie cleared the air by explaining that the song was old, and he was unsure if it would be on Thug’s upcoming project because he hadn’t been contacted to clear it.

Rich Homie also expressed that he had no problem clearing the song, as he expressed to Fader that this was probably Thug’s way of reaching back out!

“The song old… I don’t remember the song… but the song’s been mixed and everything. I don’t know if it’s gonna be on there [E.B.B.T.G.] because I haven’t been called to clear it yet. I wouldn’t have no problem clearing it. But it’s probably his way of saying, ‘Yo what’s up Quan,’” said RHQ.

RHQ revealed that he and Thug have a lot of unreleased material all while wishing him the best. What are your thoughts? Are you interested in seeing a Thugger and Rich Homie musical reunion?

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Drake Just Set Another New Record After Dominating The Charts For Years

(AllHipHop News) Drake has notched up another record in the U.S. charts just days after becoming the most celebrated artist at the Billboard Music Awards.

Drake picked up 13 trophies at the prizegiving on Sunday night – the most for any act in a single year – and now it has been noted he is the first artist to remain on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for eight uninterrupted years.

Drake first hit the countdown in May, 2009 with “Best I Ever Had” – and he hasn’t left, spending a successive 420 weeks on Hot 100.

He currently has three tracks on the countdown – “Passionfruit” at 21, “Portland” at 58, and he is a featured artist on Gucci Mane’s “Both” at 44.

His nearest Hot 100 run rival is pal Lil Wayne, who landed 326 consecutive weeks on the Hot 100, while Rihanna is third with 216 weeks.

In total, the rapper has racked up 20 top 10 hits on the Hot 100 and a total of 154 titles on the countdown.

Is Travis Scott Using Kylie Jenner To Boost Sales?

(AllHipHop Rumors) You honestly cannot convince me that these men get with the Kardashians/Jenners for any reason other than to boost their fame and popularity.

There has been so much talk about Kylie Jenner since she ditched Tyga and hooked up with Travis Scott. Now folks are speculating that Scott may have ulterior motives for being with the reality star.

According to Star Magazine,

“Travis felt like he needed an extra push before touring since ticket sales have been low. Forget endorsements, being pictured with Kylie has been the best thing for him. He’s seen a huge bump in his social media mentions and it hasn’t even been a month!” said an insider.

I believe it. LOL. I’m not even mad at Scott though. Run up the check sir! Get that publicity!

What are your thoughts?

Are Joe Budden & Cyn Santana Expecting Their First Child Together?

(AllHipHop Rumors) Joe Budden and Cyn Santana have been going pretty strong for a while now.

They’ve even become a fan-favorite couple for their public displays of affection and silliness on Instagram.

Word on the curb is that Joe Budden and Cyn Santana may be expecting their first child together.

Last year Cyn even sparked rumors that she was pregnant when she tweeted out a cryptic tweet that read,

“Today I become a woman. A whole, complete woman. I am excited beyond words.”

Joe Budden shut down the rumors last year saying that Cyn just likes to eat, but maybe she’s really pregnant this time around. One thing that’s for sure is if they are indeed expecting, they will be two entertaining parents! Congrats to Joe & Cyn if this is true!

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Chance The Rapper & Jamila Woods Seek HS Student To Create Treatment For “LSD” Video

(AllHipHop News) A Chicago high school student will be able to add filmmaker to their transcript, thanks to two of the city’s music performers.

Chance The Rapper and Jamila Woods announced they are looking for a young person from the Chi to create a video treatment for the song “LSD.”

“We’re looking for CPS high school students to submit treatments for the ‘LSD’ music video featuring me & [Chance The Rapper], directed by [Sam Bailey] & [Vincent Martell] of [VAM STUDIO],” wrote Woods on Instagram.

Chance also posted about the artistic competition on Twitter.

His message revealed the winner will get to shadow the directors during the filming of the video.

“LSD” is a Chance collaboration that was included on the Woods’ 2016 album HEAVN.

The pair also worked together on “Blessings” off Chano’s Coloring Book and “Sunday Candy” off The Social Experiment’s Surf.

Students interested in participating in the “LSD” contest must send their treatment ideas to su****@*******io.net by June 2nd.

 

We’re looking for CPS high school students to submit treatments for the ‘LSD’ music video featuring me & @chancetherapper, directed by @samb.chi & @vincent.martell of @vamstudio_ Submissions are due June 2nd. Link to the song in my bio. Tag someone you think should apply! ??? #LSD #HEAVN #chicagoovereverything

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CALLING ALL CPS ASPIRING FILMMAKERS: VAM STUDIO, @jamilawoods, @chancetherapper, @jagjaguwar, and @closedsessions are asking you for ideas for Jamila’s song LSD ft. Chance the Rapper. Send treatments to: su****@*******io.net by June 2nd to be a part of the whole process.Directed by @vincent.martell and @samb.chi

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Meek Mill Facing Lawsuit Over Deadly Connecticut Concert Shooting

(AllHipHop News) Meek Mill is reportedly being sued over violence that took place outside his concert in December. 

According to the Hartford Courant, the family of Travis Ward has filed a lawsuit against Meek after the 31-year-old was killed in the Toyota Oakdale Theatre parking lot.

The Oakdale is also named in the suit because the venue is accused of not providing proper security for the event.

In addition, Meek’s music is being cited by the family’s lawyer as to why the Oakdale should have ensured a more safe space for attendees.

“With song titles like ‘body count’ and ‘oh kill’em’ that praise indiscriminate killing and mayhem, the potential for tragic incidents like this should have been properly anticipated and planned for by Meek Mill, his concert promoters and the Oakdale Theatre,” said attorney Joel Faxon.

Nathan Mitchell was also injured during the incident, and he is a party in the suit as well.

The defendants are seeking more than $15,000 in damages.

In total, four people were victims of the shooting.

Twenty-year-old Jaquan Graves was killed and another individual was injured.

No arrests have been made in the case so far.

Nicki Minaj: We Can’t Send A Message That The Terrorists Are Winning By Operating In Fear

(AllHipHop News) Nicki Minaj was among the many celebrities to send condolences to the victims of the bombing at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester.

“My heart hurts for my sister, Ariana & every family affected by this tragic event in the U.K. Innocent lives lost. I’m so sorry to hear this,” tweeted Nicki on Monday.

The “Side to Side” Grande-collaborator was asked about possibly changing her future tour plans following the terrorist attack.

“No, because we don’t operate in fear. Nope,” replied Minaj to a TMZ photog. “[That sends a message] that they win.”

Nicki also stated she would still perform in Manchester.

Her “The Pinkprint Tour” stopped in the England city in April 2015.

Rocko Says Future Is Making His Money Disappear As Multi-Million Dollar Lawsuit Drags On

(AllHipHop News) Rapper and producer Rocko has filed a court motion to force hip-hop star Future to hand over his financial records as part of their ongoing lawsuit.

Rocko, real name Rodney Ramone Hill, Jr., accused the “Jumpman” hitmaker of breach of contract last summer, claiming Future reneged on a deal to release his first six albums through the plaintiff’s A1 Recordings label, which he signed to in 2011.

He claimed Future made a side deal with Epic Records executives, who distributed his music, and earned himself millions in advances while reportedly leaving Rocko out of the picture.

Future has denied the allegations, insisting his deal with A1 was not exclusive, and he filed a countersuit in September.

The legal battle has been dragging on, and in new court papers, Rocko claims Future’s team is stalling any potential progress on settling the dispute by refusing to hand over his accounting records.

Rocko likens his efforts to trying to find a “magician in a room of smoke and mirrors” and now he wants a judge to step in and order Future to submit his financial documents to move the procedure along, according to TMZ.com.

The latest development in the case emerges weeks after the producer expressed concern over Future’s spending habits and asked the case judge to make the star set aside money to cover the potential costs of the $10 million lawsuit.

Did Migos Ban Drag Queens From Their SNL Performance With Katy Perry?

(AllHipHop Rumors) It looks like Migos are catching heat again!

Their SNL performance with Katy Perry for their collaborative single ‘Bon Appetite’ was already the topic of conversation because how awkward and forced it appeared to be. Now the performance is being talked about for another reason.

Word on the curb is that Migos allegedly threw a fit on set because they weren’t comfortable with drag queens being there or with them being a part of the set.

An insider close to the situation claimed that there were way more “Queens” planned for the set, but Katy’s team removed some of the queens from the performance.

Additionally, Katy Perry allegedly didn’t invite any of the drag queens to the after party either.

Well I’m sure this will all boil over, but it just isn’t a great follow up considering Migos already backpedaled on their homophobic comments about rapper Makonnen.

Well, maybe this is another reason why the performance was so awkward. What are your thoughts?

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Building Owner To Keep Famous The Notorious B.I.G. Mural In Brooklyn

(AllHipHop News) After reports that Brooklyn landowner Solomon Berkowitz was set to remove a mural of The Notorious B.I.G., the Spread Art NYC collective is now stating the building owner has changed his mind.

The Spread Art NYC posted a message on Instagram that read:

Thank you Brooklyn! And a very very special thanks to the landlords for recognizing the importance of Biggie in this neighborhood! First we would like to thank both the Mayor’s and congressman Jeffries offices for reaching out and offering all kinds of support to keep this iconic mural where it is! We also would like to thank every single local organization for coming forward with their resources . We would like to thank all the companies for offering financial support.

They also thanked T.I. and the Brooklyn Nets for their support.

Supporters also began a petition to save the artwork located at Bedford Ave. and Quincy St.

Apparently, Berkowitz recognized the importance of the Hip Hop legend and his connection to the community.

“To be honest, he just didn’t know how important Biggie is to Brooklyn,” Nahuatl “Rocko” Alaoui, one of the mural painters, told DNAinfo New York. “He’s not a bad guy. A lot of people offered to help financially, but he said he don’t need the money, just the respect of his neighbors.”

Thank you Brooklyn! And a very very special thanks to the landlords for recognizing the importance of Biggie in this neighborhood! First we would like to thank both the Mayor’s and congressman Jeffries offices for reaching out and offering all kinds of support to keep this iconic mural where it is! We also would like to thank every single local organization for coming forward with their resources . We would like to thank all the companies for offering financial support. ATLANTA has got so much love for Biggie! Thank you TI @troubleman31 for having your team contact us on a daily basis to get the updates. Special thanks to Mr. Guevara from @brooklynnets for the daily phone calls to make sure we get all the needed resources. We would like to thank all of you who have stood besides us! PLEASE if you see the landlords, THANK them for this generous gift to our community!! ! Happy Belated Birthday, King!!! ?@tyanna810 @cjordanwallace @therealfaithevans #spreadloveitsthebrooklynway #spreadartnyc #bedfordandquincy #20bigyears #biggiemural #biggie #biggiesmalls

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Massive Brooklyn Mural Dedicated To Notorious B.I.G. To Be Painted Over By Landlord

(AllHipHop News) A mural tribute to the late Notorious B.I.G. is to be removed from a building in Brooklyn.

The massive street art piece, which covers the wall of the building on Bedford Avenue and Quincy Street, has become a tourist attraction for rap fans, but the landlord wants to renovate, paint over the larger-than-life portrait and add more windows to the building.

The mural was painted by artists Naoufal ‘Rocko’ Alaoui and Scott ‘Zimer’ Zimmerman in 2015.

Officials at the Spread Art NYC collective fighting to keep the mural insist there is nothing they can do to save the massive art piece.

Cambatta Comes Hard With “Ghost in the Machine”

(AllHipHop Music) The “Ghost in the Machine” as described by its sole creator Cambatta, is a multifaceted metaphorical anthem that illustrates one’s soul as the “Ghost” and one’s body as the “Machine ” on a microcosmic level. It also illustrates the human as the “Ghost” and the Political/Religious system as the “Machine” on a larger macrocosmic scale.

The highly energetic production by Udub of NYbangers (Young M.A’s “OOOUUU,” Casanova’s “Don’t Run”) creates an ominous yet inspiring, hard-hitting heart beat to accompany the ever complex, soul piercing body of lyricism Cambatta projects through this 3 minute and 44 second sermon-like rhythmic oration.

This song appears on Cambatta’s recent project Smoke & Mirrors: DMT (Definitive Metagod Trilogy) available for stream and download at https://cambattamusic.com/music

“If you don’t got the power than the world won’t believe you, trying to do good ($$$)? Do a little evil! If the cops don’t see you then it’s legal, I do this for my people! I’ll see you when Eye see you.” – Cambatta

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Chris Brown Beefs Up His Own Security After UK Terror Attacks

(AllHipHop News) Security at Chris Brown’s Los Angeles concert on tonight (May 23) has been beefed up following a bomb blast at Ariana Grande’s gig in England on Monday.

A terror attack on Manchester Arena as Grande fans were leaving the venue claimed the lives of 22 people, including an eight-year-old, and venue bosses at the Forum in Inglewood aren’t taking any chances ahead of Brown’s gig there.

They have increased security measures at the arena and increased the police presence following Monday night’s tragedy in Manchester.

“We are continuing to work closely with local law enforcement to ensure we remain informed of any potential concerns,” a statement from venue officials reads.

At press time there are no credible threats to Los Angeles or its venues.

Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Theresa May has raised the terrorist threat level in the U.K. to critical following the Grande concert tragedy.

She confirmed officials have triggered an emergency plan to put soldiers into key public locations to support armed police at some upcoming events.

Monday night’s explosion was the worst terror attack in Britain since the suicide bombings on London’s transport network in July, 2005, which cost 52 people their lives.

Drake Is Going to Get A Celine Dion Tattoo

(AllHipHop News) Rap superstar Drake is planning to honor Celine Dion by adding a tattoo of her face to his body of art.

The “Hotline Bling” hitmaker celebrated his groundbreaking 13 wins at the Billboard Music Awards by hanging out with fellow performer Celine backstage, and during their encounter, Drake was caught on camera sharing his tattoo thoughts with the French-Canadian pop legend.

In a video clip which has surfaced on social media, Drake can be heard telling Celine, “It means the world (to meet you), you’re very iconic. We love you.”

“I’m like, a year away from a Celine tat,” he added, gesturing to his left ribcage, suggesting that’s where he wanted to have the portrait inked.

A flattered Celine tried to play down the idea, saying, “Oh, I don’t know,” before introducing the rapper to her 16-year-old son, Rene-Charles Angelil.

Drake later shared a snap of himself posing with Celine and his father, Dennis Graham, and in the accompanying caption, the hip-hop star reveals his musician dad was just as captivated by the singer as he was.

“My dad might have walked away from this pic and said ‘Da Celine Way’ (sic),” he wrote.

Drake has yet to speak publicly about his Celine tattoo plans, but he recently had soul star Sade’s likeness inked onto his torso after meeting the reclusive British singer backstage while on tour in London in March.

The portrait features a well-known picture of the “Smooth Operator” singer wearing a head wrap and large hoop earrings, along with the words “with love Sade x” apparently inked in her handwriting, beneath her image.