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Man Busted For Murder At Jeezy Concert, Chance Lights Up Christmas, Common Drops “Black America” Video

Young Jeezy

U.S. authorities have arrested a man in connection with a fatal club shooting during a summer party hosted by rapper Young Jeezy. Demetrius McCloud was killed outside Virginia’s Club Embassy in the early hours of August 27, when he was found with a gunshot wound to the head. Police named Tobias Loftin as a suspect, and issued warrants for his arrest on first-degree murder and weapons offense charges. U.S. Marshals Service officials were called in to help with the investigation, and on Tuesday, Loftin was arrested in Charlotte, North Carolina after a 30-minute stand-off, reports The Associated Press.

Chance the Rapper

Chicago wordsmith Chance the Rapper will join Gospel great Yolanda Adams and Pop singer Kelly Clarkson during the #FindYourPark holiday tree lighting service. Chance will be on hand for the 94th annual ceremony and will also give a performance during the holiday event on the Ellipse at President’s Park (White House). For those who cannot make it, 94th annual National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony will be broadcast on the Hallmark Channel on December 2. Free tickets will be awarded through an online lottry which will open at 10:00AM on Friday October 7-10 at www.thenationaltree.org. Click the ‘TICKET LOTTERY’ link. Those without computer access may call 877-444-6777 (TDD 877-833-6777) to enter the lottery. Winners be notified on October 27.

COMMON 2005 VH1 Hip Hop Honors - Arrivals Hammerstein Ballroom Where: New York City, United States When: 22 Sep 2005 Credit: PNP / WENN
Credit: PNP / WENN

Rapper Common tackles police violence against African-American’s in a poignant new video for his song “Black America Again.” The tune features guest appearances from Stevie Wonder, with bass playing by Esperanza Spalding thrown in for good measure. The politically charged track was produced by Jazz drummer Karriem Riggins and musician Robert Glasper. Take a look at the video below:

Chris Brown Takes A Shot At His Accuser Baylee Curran

Chris Brown hasn’t been shy about speaking out against his accuser, Baylee Curran’s claims that he pointed a gun at the former beauty queen during a confrontation at his Los Angeles home.

Breezy is certainly one of the Kings of Petty, so he took to Instagram to take a fashionable shot at Curran with his new Black Pyramid shirts.

Chris shows himself wearing a shirt that disses Curan while the ridiculous case against him is still pending.

The investigation is still going on, but Brown has continued to speak out about his innocence while Curran did her press run.

While Chris Brown was set to appear in court this week for a potential arraignment in response to Curran’s allegations, no charges have been filed against Brown about the assault case.

Brown hopped on the ‘gram posting a photo of himself rocking a t-shirt from his clothing label, Black Pyramid, with a message that seems to be aimed at Baylee Curran’s assault accusations.

“@blackpyramidofficial #stayclassy,” said Brown.

The shirt also displays the words: “THIS B**** LYIN’.”

Breezy and his humor!

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Fans Sue Irving Plaza Concert Venue Over Deadly Shooting Involving Troy Ave

(AllHipHop News) Two T.I. fans caught up in the chaos following a shooting at the rapper’s May (16) gig in New York City are suing the venue’s bosses for injuries they sustained.

Gunshots rang out in a dressing room area before T.I. hit the stage, causing a panic as concert-goers raced to flee the Irving Plaza.

Four people were hit by bullets, one man was killed and now two fans, who were not shot, have filed suit against the show’s promoter and venue bosses, claiming they were seriously injured in the melee.

They claim the venue’s security staff didn’t adequately screen people entering the concert, allowing at least two men to bring guns into the concert space.

The plaintiffs’ attorney, Vincent Provenzano, tells TMZ his clients were trampled in the chaos as people rushed for the exits as the gunshots rang out.

Dot Demo Has An Outer Body Experience

New York native Dot Demo has always been one of Hip-Hop’s best-kept secrets.

But thanks to the good folks at RevoltTV, the cat is completely out the bag.

With the industry waking up to the sleeper pick of the decade, after a great premiere party at Revolt offices, the Bronx prodigy has dropped another gem on the road to his sophomore release O.B.E. (Outer Body Experience) with the new video for Me Pt 2 which premiered on Revolt’s The Gate.

Twitter: DotDemoMusic

Instagram: @DotDemo

YouTube: Dot Demo – Me

Dave East: If You Don’t Write Your Lyrics, You Can’t Be Top 5 (VIDEO/POLL)

(AllHipHop News) Kid Cudi once again brought up the conversation of rappers using other people to write their rhymes in his now infamous Twitter rant which called out Kanye West and Drake.

“Everyone thinks they’re soooo great. Talkin top 5 and be having 30 people write songs for them,” posted Cudi. He added, “My tweets apply to who they apply. Ye, Drake, whoever. These n-ggas don’t give a f-ck about me. And they ain’t f-ckin with me.”

While at the BET Hip Hop Awards, Harlem emcee Dave East was questioned about Cudi’s comments. Tracy G of Sway In The Morning asked the 2016 XXL Freshman class member for his thoughts on the subject of rappers using a lot of co-writers.

“I’m sure you saw Cudi on Twitter. He had some grievances he wanted to air out. He said, ‘You can’t be top five if you got like 30 writers for you,'” said Tracy.

“That’s true,” replied East.

The signee of Nas’ Mass Appeal Records continued, “I feel like a lyricist is somebody that writes their own lyrics. Songwriters and lyricists is two totally different things… I feel like you can’t really be a lyricist if you didn’t write your lyrics. It’s no passion. It’s nothing in it coming from you. It’s somebody else’s feelings, and you’re just taking it and running with it.”

Dave East was also sure to declare, “I write all my own music. Everything.”

Do you agree with Kid Cudi and Dave East? Can someone be considered a Top 5 rapper if they have a lot of co-writers? Take our poll below.

Chance The Rapper Talks Kanye West Collaborative Project ‘Good Ass Job’ (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) Kanye West has discussed teaming with Drake for a full body of work. But Ye could also be in the process of dropping a joint project with fellow Chicago native Chance The Rapper.

The Cruz Show recently interviewed Chance. At one point, the conversation turned toward the reported Good Ass Job collaboration.

“It’s definitely far from done. It’s something that gets brought up in conversation every once in a while,” said Chance. “The Good Ass Job, that’s something that’s just been a dream for me.”

Kanye teased his next album after Graduation would be called Good Ass Job. Instead, the G.O.O.D. Music leader decided to release 808s & HeartbreakMy Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, Watch The ThroneYeezus, and The Life Of Pablo.

“All of those things are albums that shaped my life, but I cannot wait to just bunker down,” added Chance. “We definitely have at least two songs I could say I know would be on Good Ass Job, but to be back in the bunker and be at the spot and have that time to just sit and make stuff every day is my dream.”

Kanye’s The Life Of Pablo included contributions from Chance. Ye then returned the favor by appearing on Chano’s Coloring Book.

Greenspan Decides He’s “Never Gon Die”

Baltimore’s lyrical assassin Greenspan is looking to cement his position in the rap game right next to the stars who have come before him.

Following in the footsteps of his Hip-Hop idols like Nas, UGK and AZ, Green lets his raps do all the talking for him.

Teaming with TT The Artist, the “Never Gon’ Die” video is wild ride through the eyes of Greenspan and his like-minded team.

Putting his best foot forward with machine gun like flow, his latest visuals find him letting off like a fully loaded AK-47. Check it the technique.

Did Russell Simmons End The Beef Between Meek Mill & The Game?

At last! It looks as if Uncle Rush a.k.a. Russell Simmons has stepped in and squashed the beef between Meek Mill & The Game.

Remember the beef stemmed from an incident in Los Angeles, where Sean Kingston was robbed and hit in the head with a bottle. Game felt that Meek implied that Game set up Kingston to be robbed of $300k worth of jewelry.

The two rappers have been going back and forth on social media and on tracks for the last few days, and Russell Simmons has had enough. Russell took to Instagram to say,

“Hot 97 interview. Airs tmrw . Happy to announce Game & Meek Mill have stopped posting and escalating their beef. Both are heroes to me and A list rappers. Scheduling a meeting w these 2 industry giants. Game and I recently attended rally’s and meetings regarding police and community and I got to know Meek better on phone last night and he is now a real A list inspiration to me.”

Unfortunately, Game’s manager Wack 100 told TMZ.com that Russell is full of crap and that Simmons “must have discussed this in yoga classes with Meek.”

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Joe Budden Goes Black & White For New Video “By Law”

Joe Budden delivers new visuals off his forthcoming album release Rage & The Machine.

The new video for “By Law” is shot in black and white comes in support of Joe’s forthcoming AraabMuzik produced album.

The project will hit stores on 10/21 with features from Fabolous, Tory Lanez, Joell Ortiz, Emanny and others.

Swizz Beatz Caught Up In $42 Million Lawsuit Claiming He Was Front For Luxury Vehicle Scam

(AllHipHop News) Legendary Hip-Hop producer is Swizz Beatz is caught up in a $42 million civil racketeering suit filed by Metro Gem Leasing and Funding Corp.

According to The New York Post, the lawsuit claims Swizz Beatz and a co-conspirator named Macky Dancy leased cars to the super producer and his wife Alicia Keys.

But Metro Gem claims Dancy’s dealership Dancy Auto Group took 10 cars Swizz leased between 2013-2016 and re-leased them at a hefty markup, with rates going north of $7,000 each month.

The lawsuit claims Dancy Auto Group even re-sold a Ferrari F12, even though the company did not own the luxury vehicle.

Swizz’ representatives have denied all of the allegations and said that he and his associates “are innocent pawns in a years-long, multi-million dollar dispute.”

400-Foot Tunnel Boring Machine Named After Rapper Killer Mike

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Killer Mike has helped unveil a massive drilling machine named in his honor.

A twist on the Run The Jewels star’s stage moniker was submitted online to Atlanta, Georgia city officials as they tried to find a name for a 400-foot long tunnel-boring machine, and “Driller Mike” was selected as the winner of the public contest.

The Hip-Hop star, who campaigned heavily earlier this year for former U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, admits he was amused by the unlikely honor, which came as quite a surprise.

“I laughed hysterically,” he told The Associated Press. “It was the funniest thing in the world to me. I didn’t take it seriously, because I’m a rapper. Cities don’t associate themselves with rappers. But I’m a business owner, a dad, an active member of politics in Atlanta, so I was honestly honored that people in Atlanta saw fit to name something after me.”

The big drill will help Atlanta authorities dig a tunnel large enough to store a month’s supply of water underground.

Despite being flattered by the drill naming, Killer Mike, real name Michael Render, hopes he will one day be promoted and recognized with a street accolade.

“Before I die, I want a street named after me, maybe Michael Render Way,” he smiled. “But this is a great midlife goal. This is truly an honor.”

Southern Rapper, Translee Adds a New Perspective to Hip-Hop with Latest EP, #MAOTP Pt. 1

Atlanta-based Hip-Hop artist, Translee, who originally hails from Huntsville, Alabama, is thrilled to announce the release of his latest project titled, #MAOTP Pt.1, which dropped September 9th.

The upcoming album boasts a fresh new southern sound wave for the hip-hop industry introduced by his most recent single, “Lost in The Sauce.”

Translee teamed up with CEO of Digital Nativ3 Culture indie label, Chris Hunter and producers Todd Marshall and Tha Officialz to mold the vibe and energy of the album.

Shifting gears from the common southern club banger, Translee used his college education to create an enlightening 10-track body of work discussing a variety of real life topics and issues relatable to every day millennials and their every day lives.

The track list is as follows:

1.     Hustle

2.     Depends (ft. Zip K)

3.     RnR

4.     Assuming

5.     Want (ft. Bags)

6.     Whenever (ft. Jayy Iman)

7.     VnB (ft. Zip K)

8.     Fattman Deezy Prayer

9.     Lost in the Sauce

10.  Humble/TTY

New Shocking Rap Video Depicts Tupac’s Murderer’s Confession To Police

The murder of Tupac Shakur remains unsolved, but a new, startling rap video has the killer confessing to police in a fictionalized narrative. Cambatta has crafted a masterful, but deeply disturbing song called “Tupac Murder Confession,” where the rapper rhymes as if he were Tupac’s murderer. Wildly descriptive, with factual data, Cambatta explores the mind of the assassin in a creative way that has never been done before.

However, the visuals are certain to raise to raise the ire of fans and mourners that are just experiencing the 20th anniversary of ‘Pac’s death, a moment in history that forever changed music. In fact, AllHipHop recently explored the matter in a hard-hitting news feature (Read “Who Killed Tupac”) which peered into all of the complexities surrounding the matter. Lyrically, Cambatta goes in on “Tupac Murder Confession,” even though it will enrage some. In the past, Cam has proclaimed, “I belong to a specialized class of enlightened individuals who seek and spread knowledge.”

“Tupac Murder Confession” is creative in a world of lack luster content and the “killer” even expresses regret, remorse and contextualizes conspiracy – to a degree. “I might have conjured too much power for this thin chest / safe to say, these past 20 years, I been stressed / Tupac Amaru was an Incan king that was beheaded ‘cause he fought to keep his people free/ probably by a n***a that’s as weak as me / I killed the cub of a Panther mother that speaks to me,” he raps. However, does it cross the line into disrespect for an icon that met a tragic ending? Or does it take creative license over the top into legendary status? Watch the video and comment below. Pay close attention. As abrasive and bothersome this is,there are layers and subtleties that may escape after one listen.

Beanie Sigel and Hot Boy Turk Host Shawty Lo Memorial In Baltimore

(AllHipHop News) Beanie Sigel has stepped in to headline a tribute concert fellow rapper Shawty Lo had organized for his late father before he was killed in a car accident on Wednesday (September 21).

The former D4L star, real name Carlos Walker, died at the age of 40, after the car he was driving spun off a highway in Atlanta, Georgia and crashed, bursting into flames.

He was pronounced dead at the scene, while two female passengers were hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries.

Walker’s deadly accident occurred just a day before he was set to perform at a club gig in Baltimore, Maryland, in memory of his father, who suffered a fatal heart attack on September 6.

Shawty had even penned a new song paying tribute to his dad, titled “Letter To My Father,” and had planned to debut the track at the Club Oxygen show, alongside rapper Turk, according to his manager, Johnnie Cabbell.

However, Thursday’s (September 22) concert will now serve as a memorial for Walker Sr. and Jr. – and Beanie Sigel has signed on to take the tragic star’s place.

Aaron Knight Showcases His Abilities On “OG”

Aaron Knight was born to a low class family in Newburgh New York to parents suffering from addiction.

Ultimately he was raised by his grandma in Sunnyside, Queens.

His first passion actually was Basketball, which he was very good at in fact.

He helped perennial powerhouse Christ The King win a City and state Championship. He soon then fell out of love with the game and fell in love with the music.

Knight was always an avid poetry writer, so that combined with his rapping, singing and harmonizing made him an untouchable force.

He’s created his own sound by infusing hip-hop with elements of pop, trap, and new age R&B.

Through his originality, Aaron is able to create music for a diverse group of people; from young, old, to a variety of races. His #weknighted movement has inspired countless fans to go out and live everyday like its their last, and never give up on the dream what ever it may be.

Check out his track “OG” below and stay tuned for his project on the way.

Twitter: @AaronKnightNYC

The Game Addresses Dreamchasers Affiliate Chino Saying Marcus Black Is His Ghostwriter (VIDEO)

(AllHipHop News) Baltimore dirt bike rider Chino jumped into The Game/Meek Mill feud by accusing Game of using a ghostwriter.

“I kno THE GAME ghost writer btw he from Chicago he ran wit some good Baltimore dudes!” wrote the Dreamchasers representative on Twitter.

After Game released his Meek diss record “Pest Control,” Chino posted, “Btw ‘Marcus Black’ wrote that… Time to expose ya [ghost]writer!”

Both Game and Marcus Black stopped by Hot 97’s Ebro In The Morning, and the topic of the California rapper alleged use of a hired pen was brought up.

At first, they joked about the accusations, but Game then denied anyone wrote his words during a freestyle.

“Don’t nobody ghostwrite for Game,” spit the 1992 album creator.

 

T.I. Calls Don King A “Spineless Soul-Selling Coon” After Controversial Appearance With Donald Trump

(AllHipHop News) Famous boxing promoter Don King made headlines and became a Twitter trending topic yesterday because of his appearance at a Donald Trump event.

King dropped the “n-word” while introducing the Republican presidential nominee at a church in Ohio.

“I told Michael Jackson. I said, if you’re poor, you are a poor negro. I would use the n-word, but if you’re rich, you are a rich negro. If you are intelligent, intellectual, you an intellectual negro. If you are a dancing and sliding and gliding n-gger… I mean negro. You are a dancing and sliding and gliding negro,” said King.

Trump and other Caucasians can be seen grinning and laughing in the background as King “accidentally” used the word “n-gger.”

Atlanta rap/TV star Tip “T.I.” Harris took offense to the moment. He responded to King’s statement in an Instagram post, calling the 85-year-old Cleveland native a “spineless soul-selling coon.”

And when you’re a spineless soul-selling COON…. You’re a spineless soul-selling COON-NEGRO!!!! U old Steven Off Django, Uncle Ruckus in real life, Hate-the-skin-U-In, Poor excuse for a Black Man,Willie Lynch endorsing ass COON!!!! Just look at how those rich privileged white men laughing in satisfaction AT U, because you’re so lost in your own selfishness that you’d (even at this fragile state that the nation is in) SELL YOUR OWN PEOPLE OUT!!!! You’re a f-cking disgrace to ALL GENERATIONS of black people, young and old. Your family, friends, and ancestors should be ashamed to claim your STUPID ASS!!! Now I see why [Mike Tyson] [Floyd Mayweather] [Muhammad Ali] & all your fighters ran your ass outta boxing…. WE as a people deserve better!!!! #DonCoon

And when you’re a spineless soul-selling COON…. You’re a spineless soul-selling COON-NEGRO!!!! U old Steven Off Django, Uncle Ruckus in real life, Hate-the-skin-U-In,Poor excuse for a Black Man,Willie Lynch endorsing ass COON!!!! Just look at how those rich privileged white men laughing in satisfaction AT U,because you’re so lost in your own selfishness that you’d(even at this fragile state that the nation is in)SELL YOUR OWN PEOPLE OUT!!!! You’re a f###### disgrace to ALL GENERATIONS of black people,young and old. Your family,friends,and ancestors should be ashamed to claim your STUPID ASS!!! Now I see why @miketyson @floydmayweather #MuhammasAli & all your fighters ran your ass outta boxing…. WE as a people deserve better!!!! #DonCoon

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Drake Gives Three Of His Projects The Vinyl Touch

(AllHipHop News) OVO head Drake will soon be giving his three projects, What A Time To Be Alive, Views and If You’re Reading This Its Too Late the vinyl touch.

According to reports the 6 God will be releasing the three new albums on October 7.

So far, Drake’s only project to be released on vinyl to date is his 2011 album Take Care.

Bootleg vinyl copies of the three projects have previously surfaced, but this is the first time that Views, IYRTITL, and Future collaboration WATTBA will be officially released in the classic format.

Views and IYRTITL vinyl will be available for $35, while WATTBA will retail at $19.98.  You can click here to pre-order the LPs.

2016 A3C Festival & Conference Lineup To Feature Rick Ross, 21 Savage, Bun B, Organized Noize, Bad Boy’s Hitmen & More (PIC)

(AllHipHop News) The 12th edition of A3C’s Festival and Conference is set to take place in Atlanta October 5-October 9 and will feature performances and appearances from artists Rick Ross, 21 Savage, Bun B and more.

The yearly event dubbed as “Hip-Hop’s family reunion,” will treat festival goers to performances of more than a 1,000 of the world’s most heralded rap stars over the 5 day span of the gathering.

“We created the A3C Festival & Conference out of necessity. There was no place for the Hip-Hop community across the world to get together.,” informed A3C Festival Executive Director Mike Walbert.

Walbert added: “We wanted to give artists, creatives and entrepreneurs a platform and place to learn, create, share and network. That’s what A3C Festival & Conference is about.”

In addition to performances by Rick Ross, Bun B, 21 Savage, Camron, Bone Thugs N’ Harmony and more are slated to hit the stage at this year’s festival.

The conference portion of the event will have guest speakers including Master P, Bad Boy’s Hitmen, and others.

Give the flyer for the event a look below and click here to purchase tickets.  Also, visit the website for the full festival lineup.

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