(AllHipHop News) Hip-hop star Wyclef Jean and actor Ray Liotta were inducted recently into the New Jersey Hall of Fame.
The Haitian-born singer, who grew up in the U.S. state, was honored for his achievements at the Paramount Theater in Asbury Park, and gave an impassioned speech about his father and the opportunities available for immigrants in America.
“Don’t forget, this is what being an immigrant is about,” Jean said, recalling his father’s words. “This is what these United States is about. As long as you do something with pride, as long as you believe in it, and as long as you don’t break the law, it gives you an opportunity to be somebody.”
He also performed the Fugees hit “No Women No Cry,” while fellow inductee Tommy James delivered a rendition of his rock band Tommy James and the Shondells’ 1960s hit “Mony Mony” as the rest of the Class of 2017 stepped out onstage.
Other inductees included U.S. TV presenter Kelly Ripa, author Carol Higgins Clark, newswoman Connie Chung, and retired boxer Chuck Wepner, who was praised in a video message by actor Liev Schreiber, who portrays the sportsman in new movie “Chuck.”
“They say the true measure of a man is how he handles himself in adversity,” Schreiber said, according to NJ.com. “I don’t know anybody who handled adversity better, who absorbed punishment, who took on unthinkable challenges, and through sheer tenacity and courage and absolute determination to always keep moving forward, defined himself.”
(AllHipHop News) John Legend has backed New York mayor Bill De Blasio’s attempt to close the city’s notorious Rikers Island jail.
The prison has housed many of the city’s criminals since 1932, but in recent years harsh conditions in the jail and inmate deaths have come under the spotlight.
John has backed the Mayor’s attempt to close the jail, but believes more should be done to reform America’s justice system to ensure fewer people go to jail.
“Rikers exists in large part because of that population of people that cannot afford bail,” he says. “When we talk about reducing our population in these jails and making it easier to close Rikers, the biggest hurdle is making sure that no one’s locked up because they’re too poor to pay $1,000.”
In many U.S. states those who are accused of a crime often have to remain in prison if they cannot afford a bail bond.
John believes this is unfair, and thinks bail demands should be dropped as they discriminate against the poor.
“If your only difference is that you’re poorer, that should not be the reason why you’re locked up,” he explains.
New York state governor Andrew Cuomo has also backed closing Rikers Island prison. When the prison closes city officials plan to move its inmates to smaller, more modern facilities.
(AllHipHop News) Vegan singer Mya has launched a 14-day challenge to encourage fans to join her and ditch meat.
The “Fallen” singer announced her mission on Instagram on Monday and she is hoping her fans will take the challenge and stick with it, as she did in 2014. She has been what she described last year as a “hardcore vegan” ever since.
She writes: “Join me for the #14Day #RawVegan #Vegan or #Vegetarian #Challenge TODAY MAY 8 – MAY 21, 2017!! At the end of each quarter, I’ll be treating the winner to a day of #vegan breakfast, lunch & dinner with me plus some amazing goodies.”
She continues: “Get ready & tag me on your daily posts! You got this! For transition tips, grocery lists, info, inspiration and recipes visit www.chooseveg.com & www.onegreenplanet.org!”
Mya first went vegetarian as part of a six-month challenge in 2010 and then went vegan as part of another six-month challenge in 2014.
She loved her new diet so much that she stuck with it.
(AllHipHop News) Freddie Gibbs has not really spoken publicly about being accused of sexual assault in Austria.
Gibbs was eventually found not guilty of the alleged crime, but the ordeal had a serious emotional and psychological impact on the You Only Live 2wice album creator.
Dr. Siri Sat Sam Singh sat down with Gibbs for an episode of Viceland’s The Therapist.
Gibbs provided more details about the day he was arrested in Europe.
“I do a show in Paris, and then the day after I go into my hotel room, and people just popped up out of nowhere,” recalled the Gary, Indiana native. “It was the janitor, the bellboy, the guy on the corner in plain clothes. Everybody just turned around and turned into the police.”
He continued, “The girl had changed her story and said, ‘I had a dream that Freddie Gibbs raped me too.'”
Gibbs admitted facing rape accusations as a black man from two white women in a mostly white country was “traumatizing.”
Dr. Singh compared Gibbs’ situation with the To Kill A Mockingbird character Tom Robinson who was accused of raping a white woman in Harper Lee’s 1960 novel.
When asked how he is handling the anger from the legal nightmare, Gibbs replied by saying he was angry at the world, Europeans, his friends, himself, and even his profession at one point.
“I’m still not sure if I wanna do this anymore,” he said referring to his career in entertainment. “I don’t think I’ve been in the booth since I’ve been back… If doing this can put me in this position, I’m not sure I wanna do it anymore.”
Upcoming episodes of The Therapist are set to feature appearances by D.R.A.M., Joey Bada$$, Waka Flocka Flame, DeJ Loaf, Young M.A, and more.
(AllHipHop Rumors) Ever since both Tyga and Blac Chyna became Kardashians, it’s been hard to tell what’s real and what’s fake.
Blac Chyna wasted no time at getting back at her ex and baby daddy Tyga as well as Tyga’s ex Kylie Jenner [for stealing her man], when she dated and had a baby by Kylie’s brother Rob Kardashian.
Now that Kylie has split from Tyga to kick it with Travis Scott, and Chyna has split from Rob Kardashian, there have been rumors that Tyga & Chyna have considered reconnecting.
Tyga and Blac Chyna happened to be in Vegas and Miami at the same time, and according to Miami.com, the two were spotted being friendly at LIV.
According to an insider,
Tyga was spotted partying Sunday night at LIV, where ex and baby mama Blac Chyna also happened to be partying just above the DJ booth in a skybox. They weren’t together, but at one point Tyga looked up to the skybox, and the pair smiled and waved to each other.
I honestly think they’ll share some type of bond because they have a child together, and Blac Chyna is all about making the dollars, so if they are reconnecting it’s probably only about some money………which would be a great thing for Tyga considering his ongoing financial woes!
Detectives are currently working to determine if anything was stolen or damaged on the 17-acre property.
The mansion, which was once owned by Mike Tyson, is 50,000 square feet and has a nightclub, 25 bathrooms, a studio, a gym, guest houses, and even a helipad on the property.
The song – which features Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne – debuted at the top of the Hot 100.
“I’m The One” became the 28th record to debut at #1 on the chart.
Khaled’s#### is the first rap song to premiere in the top spot on the Hot 100 since 2010.
Eminem’s “Not Afraid” pulled off the feat in May of that year.
The only other Hip Hop singles to land at #1 in its first week are Puff Daddy’s “I’ll Be Missing You” and Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing).”
In addition, DJ Khalid joins Rae Sremmurd (“Black Beatles”), Migos (“Bad and Boujee”) and Kendrick Lamar (“HUMBLE”) as the only lead rap acts to reach the pinnacle of the Hot 100 in 2017 so far.
(AllHipHop Rumors) Rumor has it that Solange is ready to lay hands on Hov again, but this time it’s over Beyonce and Jay Z’s twins!
Mannnnnnnnnnn we still wish we had that audio from Elevatorgate!
Anyway, according to RadarOnline.com, Jay Z and Solange have been at each other’s throats over who can and will be by Queen Bey’s side when she gives birth in a few weeks.
“Solange has really been with Bey a hell of lot, doing prenatal yoga classes with her and rubbing stretchmark oil all over her. However, Jay’s insisting it’s his job to be there during the birth and wants Solange outside in the waiting area. It’s turning into a real standoff and bringing up a lot of past ill will, which is probably why neither of them have thought about asking what Beyonce wants!,” an insider told Radar.
Hmmmmmmm. I don’t know about this one for the simple fact that Beyonce and Solange are basically best friends, and I’m sure that Jay Z doesn’t want any problems with Solange ever [again] in his life.
Also I thought they were going for a home birth this time around!
(AllHipHop News) The organizers of the Fyre Festival continue to face legal drama over their failed attempt at presenting a music event.
Rolling Stone reports a sixth lawsuit has been filed against the fest’s co-founders Jeffrey “Ja Rule” Atkins and Billy McFarland.
North Carolina residents Kenneth and Emily Reel filed the suit.
The Reels paid $4,600 for a VIP villa.
However, the couple never actually made it to The Bahamas because they were reportedly stranded at a Miami airport after the festival was canceled following the horrible conditions of the scheduled first day.
Kenneth and Emily Reel are suing Fyre organizers, the festival’s PR agency 42West, and advertising company Matte Projects for $5 million.
The lawsuit also mentions Fyre’s lawyers reportedly sending cease-and-desist letters to people that disparaged the festival on social media.
“Specifically, if the social media comments were not taken down, the Defendants claim they could ‘incite violence, rioting, or civil unrest,’ with the caveat that if ‘someone innocent does get hurt as a result … Fyre Festival will hold you accountable and responsible,'” states the Reels’ complaint.
Among the open cases against Ja Rule and the Fyre organizers is a $100 million class action lawsuit which is being spearheaded by celebrity attorney Mark Geragos.
(AllHipHop News) Sean “Diddy” Combs is being hit with a lawsuit from his former chef.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cindy Rueda is suing Diddy for sexual harassment, retaliation, defamation, failure to pay overtime, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and other claims.
Rueda claims she had to give Diddy a “post-c##### meal” while he was naked, and he supposedly asked her if she liked his body.
The suit alleges Diddy and his friends were often served food “immediately following sexual activity.”
Rueda also accuses Diddy of failing to pay her for overtime when she would work from 9 a.m. to midnight, and in some cases until 2:30 in the morning.
The suit states she agreed to a $150/day salary starting in 2015 for her services at Diddy’s Los Angeles home as well as events outside of California.
After complaining about her lack of overtime pay, Rueda was supposedly told by Diddy’s estate director Stacy Friend and personal assistant Christina Khorram that she would only receive regular pay, despite the required travel.
In addition, Rueda claims she was fired after complaining about sexual harassment and not being paid for overtime.
She also believes she was framed for stealing a watch.
“Plaintiff was accused of theft and told that she would not be prosecuted if she returned the watch and signed a waiver of all rights and claims against Defendants,” reads the complaint.
The watch was reportedly returned but Rueda refused to sign the waiver.
Rueda is seeking damages for unpaid wages/overtime, punitive damages, and an injunction to prevent future employees from being inaccurately classified as exempt.
According to the website, the rap superstar is atop a mountain at a Wyoming retreat.
Kanye has apparently been there for a week after spending time at the location a few weeks back.
His time in the Equality State is said to be inspiring new music and has nothing to do with any personal concerns.
My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy – the LP many fans consider to be Ye’s magnum opus – was mostly recorded in Hawaii following backlash from the Taylor Swift incident at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards.
(AllHipHop News) Snoop Dogg is hitting the road with Linkin Park.
The rapper will serve as the rock band’s special guest for six dates on the One More Light world tour in October.
The shows will include a gig at the Hollywood Bowl on 22 October.
Both acts release new albums on May 19 – Linkin Park’s One More Light and Snoop’s Neva Left will be available on the same day.
Meanwhile, Linkin Park have also teamed up with Blink-182 for two co-headlining stadium shows in July.
They will perform at Citi Field in Flushing, New York on July 28 with Wu Tang Clan and Machine Gun Kelly, and at Hershey Park in Pennsylvania on July 30.
Marc Handsome Has Curvy Women Feeling Themselves In NUMBERZ
Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, Tyga, Jim Jones, Young Jeezy, and countless others create a strong roster for LA artist / songwriter Marc Handsome. On his newest release Marc Handsome enlists the help of R&B crooner Super Jay and super producer Disko Boogie who himself is known for working with mega artists such as Chris Brown, Kendrick Lamar, T.I and E-40.
The captivating visuals, shot by director Joseph Ngabo and Disko Boogie, features appearances from celebs such as Mike Epps, Omar Ray and Chico Benymon. Buxom beauties Nina the Elite and Brooke Westbrook also made a cameo appearance in the fast paced sexy vibes vid.
“I describe my music as the ‘New Classic.’ I make feel good music…big records like the Diddy & Mase era. My music isn’t a description; it’s a vibe,” Marc explains.
(AllHipHop News) Hip-hop star DJ Khaled has landed his first ever Billboard Hot 100 number one with his single “I’m the One.”
The track, which features Justin Bieber, Migos rapper Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne, also serves as the first top hit on the chart for Chance and Quavo.
Bieber scores his fourth number one, while Lil Wayne earns his third.
Khaled’s track knocks Bruno Mars’ “That’s What I Like” off the top of the new countdown, while Luis Fonsi’s “Despacito,” which also features Bieber, rises to three.
Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble” and Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” round out the top five, respectively.
Meanwhile on the Billboard 200 album chart, Lamar remains at number one for a third week in a row with DAMN.
Gorillaz’s Humanz debuts in second spot, while Mary J. Blige’s Strength of a Woman comes in at number three.
Drake’s More Life and Ed Sheeran’s ÷ (divide) round out the top five, respectively.
(AllHipHop News) Rap mogul Jay Z is returning to the stage in his native New York City to headline 2017’s The Meadows Music and Arts Festival.
The Empire State of Mind hitmaker will top the bill alongside rockers Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Gorillaz for the second annual event, which will take place at Citi Field in Queens from September 15 to 17.
Other performers include Run the Jewels, Nas, Future, TV on the Radio, Broken Social Scene, Erykah Badu, LL Cool J, Foster the People, De La Soul, Sleigh Bells, Big Boi, Migos, and M.I.A., among many others.
The Meadows Music and Arts Festival will also be streamed live on Jay Z’s Tidal music service.
The Broccoli City Music Festival has become a Washington, D.C. staple for healthy lifestyle initiatives, great music, and a good time with some of DC’s music executives, tastemakers, media pros, and creatives. Although the wind and rain showed up early for the show, in perfect Broccoli City Festival fashion, it did not keep the crowds away.
Attendees found hip-hop, lifestyle and black culture vendors, and food trucks spread throughout the park along with healthy living nonprofits, and companies there showcasing their products and message.
With a two-stage lineup that included Lil Yachty, Nick Grant, the beautiful Solange and the end of show finale Rae Sremmurd, the Broccoli City Fest was the place to be rain or shine.
While enjoying the show, AllHipHop got some time to connect with a few Hip Hop industry leaders, specifically M-1 of Dead Prez.
“Yea, it means a lot when you combine health, and wellness and Hip Hop culture. That’s what it’s all about.” Says, M-1. “Healthy lifestyle has been a part of me all of my life, even since the beginning of Dead Prez song, Be Healthy, where we talked about veganism early, we knew that a part of us continuing hip-hop, was also being healthy.”
M-1 also shared his partner and Dead Prez groupmate, Stic Man’s development of the new event in hip-hop called “The 10th Element of Hip-Hop, which happens to be health and wellness.
We also snagged a brief moment with Broccoli City Festival VP, Community, and Business Development, Darryl Perkins. We asked him about the mission behind Broccoli City Festival.
“We are trying to “redefine the cool” towards people being active and engaged participants in their community while creating a culture that celebrates and rewards people who are being active, says, Perkins. ”Traditionally and historically, music has moved people and this festival is a culmination of music, health, and wellness along with cultivating good vibes and love.”
Credits: Antonice J.
Perkins says that he would love to see this festival expand to multiple cities so that they can spread those good vibes and love from city to city. “Dropping broccoli bombs everywhere!”
In the league of some amazing talent, Nick Grant made his D.C. debut performing on the main Broccoli City stage. We got some words about his experience performing and attending Broccoli City Fest.
“I had a lot of fun, the crowd received the music very well, it was a lot of energy and to know I wrote all these songs in my room just to come out and see other people knowing all the words is priceless,” says Grant. “I like people, I like people walking up to me saying this record changed my life, or this record is dope, but it was also inspiring to see all of the other performers. I got to stand out in the crowd and show some appreciation for their work as well.”
When asked if he had any final words, Grant said to “stay passionate through all the BS and embrace all the negatives because the hard times make you who you are, they build your character.”
The Broccoli City Festival has found a great way to incorporate all of the many elements of Hip-Hip as not only just the music but a thriving culture and celebration of our blackness.
(AllHipHop Rumors) At some point you guys are going to learn to stop playing with people’s hearts! LOL.
Safaree is another person on the can’t seem to get right list. The guy seems to have terrible luck with women from Nicki Minaj, Miss Nikki Baby, the scammer nurse girl, to his latest, Star Divine.
At first it appeared that Safaree and Star decided to end their relationship respectfully, but then things suddenly took a turn!
Depending on who you ask, Star’s actions aren’t completely bad! LOL. Star allegedly found out that Safaree was cheating on her and decided to give away his stuff to the less fortunate. Oh yeah, she also live streamed the give away.
I guess he’ll know next time! Am I the only one that feels like cheating is not that deep to be acting out over? What would you do if your significant other gave away your belongings?
(AllHipHop News) R&B superstar Kelis is to head up the judging panel on British TV choir contest “Pitch Battle.”
The “Milkshake” musician, 37, will join choir master Gareth Malone as a permanent judge on the program, which is inspired by the singing competitions depicted in the Pitch Perfect films.
“It’s kind of nice when things come full circle,” she said in a statement issued by the show’s broadcaster BBC. “I started singing in the choir as a child so it’s always been something special to me. Now here I am 20 years later as a judge on ‘Pitch Battle.'”
Gareth, 41, and Kelis will be joined by a third guest judge each week, with Joe Jonas, Chaka Khan, Will Young and Bebe Rexha among the stars lined up to appear on the panel.
On the show, singing groups will compete in a series of challenges including ‘riff-offs’, a soloists challenge and an a capella round.
The ‘riff-offs’ are similar to the head-to-head singing battles featured in the “Pitch Perfect” movie franchise, whose third installment will open in cinemas in December.
“Pitch Battle” will air in the U.K. this summer with the singing groups battling to be crowned champions over the course of six episodes. (MWN/PR/SVB
(AllHipHop Rumors) Tiny has always ben a transparent individual!
Sometimes folks seem to forget that Tiny Harris was poppin’ long before she met her soon-to-be ex-husband, rapper T.I. Tameka “Tiny” Harris already had a name and fame due to her being a member of the successful R&B group, Xscape.
Although no one thought they’d ever see an Xscape reunion in this lifetime, the girls have reunited and are gearing up to hit the road soon.
With Tiny and T.I.’s divorce process, much is being spilled out to the public. I mean everything from T.I.’s alleged side chick, Bernice Burgos, to now Tiny’s previous dealings with the late, great Tupac Shakur!
Xscape sat down for their first meeting in 20 years and took time to reminisce on the good ‘ol fun times. Kandi brought up a time when they had a water gun fight involving Tupac, while they were on tour with Salt N Pepa. Tiny chimed in hinting that she has a goodddddd amount of history with the legendary rapper!
“I have a lot of history with Tupac. But you know, not too much. It didn’t get that far, but it could have,” said Tiny!
Say whattttttttt? It could’ve been Tiny and Tupac instead of Tiny and Tip!?! Let me find out!
The 90s was one era to be an adult in period, and to think of all of the stories I’ve heard from the music artists from the period….mannnnnnnn.
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(AllHipHop News) Rapper Meek Mill has followed up the release of three new singles with an announcement that he will be hitting the road with Yo Gotti starting next week.
Meek will join Yo Gotti on the 21-city nationwide “Against All Odds Tour,” which will hit cities like Cleveland, Detroit before winding down in Seattle in August.
Both rappers, who are signed to Jay Z’s Roc Nation management company, will open ticket sales to Tidal subscribers first, starting May 10 at 10:00 AM EST at Tidal.com.
General ticket sales start on May 12. Check out the dates by clicking the image below:
Over the weekend, Meek dropped a trio off disses aimed at Drake and his ex, Nicki Minaj on the songs titled “$lay,” “Backboard,” and “Left Hollywood,” which he released on his 30th birthday (May 6).
(AllHipHop Rumors) At some point you guys are going to learn to stop playing with people’s hearts! LOL.
