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Ice Cube Puts Trump Endorsement Rumors To Rest: “Leave My Name Out Ya Mouth” (TWEETS)

By: G.Avant (@G_Avant)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop icon and N.W.A. member Ice Cube recently took to Twitter to dispel rumors circulating that the MC had come out in support of controversial presidential hopeful Donald Trump.

The origin of the rumors stem from an April interview the rapper did with Bloomberg Politics discussing his thoughts on the upcoming election.

Apparently, the Twitter account Trump News Global got a hold of some video from the interview and inexplicably put their own spin on Cube’s political stance.

“Donald Trump is what Americans aspire to be: rich, powerful, do what you want to do, say what you want to say, be how you want to be. He looks like a boss to everybody. Americans love a boss, so that’s his appeal to me.”

In the misleading clip, Cube’s words are edited  to criticize Clinton for some of her past racially charged remarks.

“It’s just like the term ‘thug’ or ‘hoodlum.’ It’s just [an] easy brush to paint somebody with. And it’s really not solving the problem it’s just making it worse.”

However, the short video clip did not truly capture the rapper’s political stance, as he ultimately stated that he does not expect Trump to help poor people because “he’s a rich white guy.”

Check out Ice Cube’s tweet finally putting a rest to the rumors below.

Manolo Rose Reflects On His Early Days In Brooklyn During Tidal’s “Where I’m From” (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) The Tidal streaming service has been connecting with several artists set to hit the TIDAL Stage at the Made In America festival in Philadelphia.

After The Bronx’s Levi Carter introduced himself in the “DNA” mini-doc, Brooklyn’s Manolo Rose is the latest New Yorker getting the Tidal highlight treatment.

Tidal’s new “Where I Am” feature includes Rose reflecting on representing the BK borough. The Warehouse Music Group signee also headed back to Marcy Houses to explain how growing up in the location is presented in his music.

Marcy is the neighborhood that birthed Warehouse leader Memphis Bleek as well as Made In America festival curator Jay Z.

“Everybody in the game wishes they can have a run like Jay Z,” said Manolo. “But being from here it just really shows that it’s possible because somebody from here already did it.”

Concert goers can catch the “God Level” rhymer at Made In America this weekend. Find out more information about the festival here.

 

CeeLo Green Talks Andre 3000’s “Solo (Reprise)” Verse About Ghostwriting In Hip Hop (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) The Dungeon Family is set to reunite at the upcoming ONE Musicfest in Atlanta.

As Big Boi, Goodie Mob, Organized Noize, Killer Mike, and other members of the collective prepare to put on for their hometown, CeeLo Green stopped by Sway In The Morning to talk about the event and more.

The Grammy-winning singer-rapper took the time to discuss fellow Dungeon Family representative Andre 3000’s highly publicized verse on Frank Ocean’s Blonde.

Dre had his own track on the album which included lines addressing ghostwriting in Hip Hop. It appeared the bars were a response to the controversy over Drake using Quentin Miller to help pen lyrics for songs off If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late.

Besides mentioning he was “naive” about rappers hiring other people to write their verses, 3000 also spit, “I’m hummin’ and whistlin’ to those not deserving,” suggesting he had an issue with the idea of ghostwriting in Hip Hop.

Read “Solo (Reprise)” by Frank Ocean on Genius

CeeLo spoke about Andre 3000 during his interview with Sway Calloway. The ex-coach on The Voice claimed “Solo (Reprise)” was actually written before the Drake-Quentin Miller connection was made public.

“Stack’s killing them right now,” stated Green. “I was telling him on the phone yesterday. I said, ‘You spazzed on that Frank Ocean verse.’ But he was telling me he had did that verse like 2 years ago.”

He continued, “I can confirm that it’s not [about Drake]. But it’s good for Hip Hop.”

Amber Rose Says She’s Lost Count Of How Many Sexual Partners She’s Had

By: ClassicOneCategory: Rumors

Amber Rose has always been pretty open about her sex life, so it’s to no one’s surprise that we will hear about it weekly on her talk show, ‘The Amber Rose Show’.

Rose recently revealed on her show that she lost count of the number of sexual partners she’s had as she’s simply stopped counting.

“I’m 32-years-old, I’ve been around the block a few times, I’m not going to sit there and count. Especially all the times I said he could put the head in, then take it out, does that count?” said Amber.

Ty Dolla $ign is pretty honest and open about his sex life at times too, so he was right there to joke with Rose.

“It’s kind of corny, it doesn’t matter that much…if she says ten that means about 100 right,” said Ty Dolla $ign.

Does a person’s body count matter that much nowadays? It certainly doesn’t seem like it. Just remember, safe sex is great sex!

Joe Young and Masta Killa Represent Wu-Wear

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Uncategorized

While in Staten Island for the Wu Wear Brand, Wu-Tang member Masta Killa came through to show rapper/brand ambassador, Joe Young some love.

The clothing is resurfacing, and Joe Young is helping to lead the push back into Europe for the famous Wu Wear brand.

DJ Khaled Talks Music Career, Beyoncé, Donald Trump & More With Katie Couric (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Katie Couric may not be the first name that comes to mind when thinking about a journalist covering rap music, but the current Yahoo! Global News Anchor did conduct a classic interview with Lil Wayne in 2013.

Recently, Couric sat down with another Southern Hip Hop figure. Miami’s DJ Khaled joined the former Today show host for an interview.

The Q&A featured Khaled discussing his latest album Major Key, taking part in Beyoncé’s “Formation Tour,” being managed by Jay Z, and his place in the entertainment world.

“On the music tip, I’m probably one of the greatest music men ever,” Khaled declared. “I don’t want to sound cocky, but I’m one of the greatest.”

The We The Best head went on to talk about his roles as a deejay, producer and record company CEO. In addition, Khaled was asked about Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

“The key is to stay away from They,” said Khaled. “They are the people… They don’t want you to win. They don’t want you to progress. They don’t want you to prosper.”

He added, “They also come in different disguises too. They can actually come hug you and show you love, but be behind scenes really wanting to finish you.”

DJ Khaled made it clear he would not be voting for Trump. He endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Lil Yachty Responds To Anderson .Paak’s Subtweet About Him Not Knowing Biggie & 2Pac Songs

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Rumors

Wait, did a XXL Freshman call out one of his other class members? It looks like it.

Lil Yachty caught the wrath of damn near every 90’s Hip Hop fan when he said that he could not name 5 songs by Biggie and 2Pac.

Fellow 2016 Freshman Anderson. Paak sent out a tweet that seemed to be directed at Yachty’s lack of musical knowledge about two of the greatest emcees of all time.

“Don’t be cocky in the fact that you don’t know anything about hip hop history. Real artists are students of the game first,” wrote Anderson.

Yachty is famous for hook-heavy, lyricism-deprived songs like “One Night” and “Minnesota.” Plus, he’s only 19 years old, so he wasn’t even alive before B.I.G. and Pac died.

But was Anderson .Paak right for calling out unnamed artists for not knowing Hip Hop history? Keep in mind, the 30-year-old is signed to Aftermath. You know, the label founded by three decade Hip Hop veteran Dr. Dre.

Lil Boat responded to A.P.’s tweet and to the overall backlash too.

 

 

Beyonce Sets Career Wins Record At 2016 MTV VMAs

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Queen Bey is now officially the Queen of the VMAs.

MTV held its annual Video Music Awards last night (8/28), and Beyoncé walked away with the trophies for Video Of The Year, Best Female Video, Best Pop Video, Breakthrough Long Form Video, and more

When the “Formation” singer picked up the Best Female Video award, Beyoncé surpassed the legendary Madonna for most career wins at the VMAs with her 21st Moonman. Her total  career total now sits at 24.

The show also featured Bey performing a 15-minute medley of songs from her platinum album Lemonade.

Teyana Taylor Shines In Kanye West’s Video For “Fade” (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Teyana Taylor’s appearance in Kanye West’s “Fade” video redefined fitness goals for a lot of women and provided another type of inspiration for a lot of men.

West debuted the new Taylor-starring clip at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. The 25-year-old singer/actress’ husband Iman Shumpert and their newborn daughter appeared in the visuals as well.

This is the second time this year Taylor has shined at a televised award show. Her tribute to Lil Kim at Hip Hop Honors in July was a highlight of the VH1 event.

Mariah Carey Flashes Her Tail Hours After Sister Busted For Prostituting!?

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Rumors

Mariah Carey isn’t letting the fact that her sister got arrested for prostitution slow her down what bit.

If you missed it, Mariah’s sister Alison Carey was busted for prostitution, after she posted a sex ad that referenced lyrics on MiMi’s 1995 hit “Fantasy” with Ol’ Dirty Bastard.

Alison was working out of a local motel in Saugerties, New York, when the cops busted her. What’s scary is that Alison is HIV positive, so the cops are encouraging any john’s who slept with her to go see the doctor.

As for Mariah, just hours after the news broke, she hit Instagram. She kind of released a statement. Check it out.

As they say, the show must go on.

Alison Carey Mugshot

And another beat for last looks ?

A photo posted by Mariah Carey (@mariahcarey) on

Man Killed On The Dance Floor At Young Jeezy Concert In Virginia

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) A man has been shot dead at a nightclub birthday bash hosted by rapper Young Jeezy.

The victim was found dead on the dance floor of Club Embassy in Virginia at 1.30am on Saturday (August 27), when he was found with an “apparent gunshot wound” to the head.

It is unclear if Jeezy was onstage at the time of the shooting, and he has yet to comment on the incident.

A Snapchat video from inside the club shows a woman performing CPR on the victim, who has been identified on social media as Demetrius ‘Yang’ Darnell McCloud, according to MailOnline.com.

A GoFundMe page has already been set up in the victim’s name to help his family.

Police in Virginia Beach are investigating the shooting, but have yet to identify any suspects or reveal a motive for the murder.

The club, previously known as Aqua Lounge, has a history of violence. Two people were injured after a shooting outside the venue in December of 2015 while in November, 2014, a club-goer began shooting into the crowd after being escorted out of the building, leaving one person hurt.

Frank Ocean’s ‘Blonde’ Opens With Third-Highest Sales Week Of 2016

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Some observers questioned whether Frank Ocean’s long delay between releasing albums would cost him when it comes to sales. It appears the fans were not deterred by the singer’s hiatus.

According to Billboard, Ocean’s new LP Blonde opened with 276,000 equivalent album units in its first week. That puts the project only behind Drake’s Views (1.04 million) and Beyoncé’s Lemonade (653,000) for the highest EAU opening numbers in 2016.

The “Nikes” performer also follows just Drizzy (852,000) and Bey (485,000) as far as the top one-week album sales for the year. Blonde totaled 232,000 in actual sales in its initial week.

Ocean’s latest LP landed at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. channel ORANGE, released in 2012, debuted at #2 with  131,000 copies sold in its first week.

The rollout for the independently released Blonde included Ocean dropping a “visual album” titled Endless mere hours before the official studio album. The move reportedly led to the New Orleans-bred musician being free from his record contract with Def Jam.

2 Chainz Explains How He’s Encourages Millennials At 2016 MTV VMA’s

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) 2 Chainz was in Manhattan this evening for the 2016 VMA’s. The chart-topping Atlanta rapper hit the red carpet before the show.

The rap star was humbled to be in the building, so he was very thankful for a nomination for “Best Hip Hop Video” video for “Watch Out.”

“It’s a blessing to be here, everyone can’t be here,” 2 Chainz said. 2 Chainz also revealed he was working on a new movie and a cartoon.

“I’m just trying to encourage the millennials to be bosses,” 2 Chainz said.

Ty Dolla $ign Says his Daughter Is Responsible For Big Win At The 2016 VMA’s

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Ty Dolla $ign had an excellent year, and he winded it down with a great performance with Fifth Harmony during the 2016 VMA’s at Madison Square Garden.

Check out what Ty had to say about how his daughter deserves the credit for his win for “Best Collaboration” for his song “Work” with Fifth Harmony.

“Shout to my daughter for putting me on the Fifth Harmony,” said Ty Dolla $ign, who also performed the song “Bacon” with Nick Jonas earlier in the evening’s pre-show.

Diddy Shade’s Drake On The Red Carpet At The 2016’s VMA’s? (POLL)

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Rumors

Sean “Diddy” Combs raised a few eyebrows during the 2016 VMA’s, when he accepted Drake’s Moon Man for “Hotline Bling’s” Best Hip-Hop Video win. Diddy also said that he was coming to Toronto for some reason, before being interrupted by Naomi Campbell.

Check out Diddy just before the infamous moment on the red carpet.

Was Diddy about to go in before he was interrupted by Naomi?

Michael Phelps Says Hip-Hop and Future Inspired Him To Gold Medals

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Michael Phelps paid tribute to Hip-Hop music in a major way during the 2016 VMA’s.

Phelps said that it was Future’s song “Stick Talk” that helped power him to a grand total 23 gold.

“If there’s one thing that’s been constant throughout my entire career, it is the motivation and inspiration that I get from Hip-Hop,” Michael Phelps said. “There is no rapper today more inspiring than Future. His optimism is right there in his name.”

Phelps also revealed that he was listening to Future in that infamous picture of his intense stare before the 200 meter butterfly semifinals at the Olympics in Rio.

“Remember in Rio when I made that face they ended up all over the Internet? I was in the zone with Future’s track ‘Stick Talk’ blaring in my headphones,” Michael Phelps said. I might have all the golds, but he’s got all the platinum.”

Drake Wins Best Award For “Hotline Bling” And Diddy Accepts: “Yo Drake Come Get This”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Rihanna opened the 2016 Video Music Awards earlier tonight (August 28) with a medley of her hits.

A number of rappers hit the VMA’s, which was broadcast for the first time from New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden.

Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele aka @TheShamester and @LizardSheeple gave play by plays in between performances, while Charlamagne Tha God, Jay Pharoah and Nicole Byer acted as correspondents

DJ Khaled showed off his skybox during his live segment, where Fabolous, Fat Joe and Remy Ma were hanging out.

Diddy came out to give out the “Best Hip-Hop Award, which ironically went to Drake’s “Hotline Bling.”

“Drake is stuck in traffic so I’m going to take this all the way back to the crib. Yo Drake, come get this,” Diddy said laughing.

The pair infamously got into a tussle outside of a Miami nightclub over the song “0/100,” which Diddy claimed was originally his.

In the interview, Diddy downplayed having any issues with Drake.

“I did not put hands on Drake and I do not want any problems with Drake,” Diddy told The Breakfast Club. “That’s all I have to say. He’s putting in his work. I didn’t do nothing to Drake. Drake is my friend.”

Mariah Carey’s Prostitute Sister Arrested; References Singer’s#### With ODB In Sex Ad

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Mariah Carey’s estranged sister has been arrested and charged with solicitation in New York.

Alison Carey, a former prostitute who is HIV positive, reportedly returned to her old ways on Friday, when she was busted in Saugerties as part of an undercover operation.

According to The Daily Freeman paper, Alison had been using a local hotel for the past week while working as a prostitute, allegedly posting her information online.

Authorities received a tip off about the sex ads, which referenced her superstar sister’s#### song Fantasy, and launched an investigation, which resulted in the sting.

A Friday night ad reportedly posted by Alison read:

“Im (sic) a pretty lady looking for guys who are looking to have some fun and get into a world of pleasure that other woman just cant provide two (sic) you, woman with the ability to make the earth move for you and to get you to see stars.”
“Oh yea with me its (sic), ‘ITS SUCH A SWEET, SWEET FANTASY BABY, WHEN I CLOSE MY EYES I COME AND TAKE YOU ON AND ON,’” she added.

The 55-year-old was busted after approaching an undercover police officer, who had posed as a customer, and offering up sexual favors in exchange for cash.

She was arraigned in Saugerties Town Court and is currently being held on $1,000 bail at Ulster County Jail, ahead of a court hearing on Tuesday.

Alison reportedly told arresting officers she was Mariah’s sibling as she was being taken into custody, and her identity was confirmed with an Internet search by Saugerties police chief Joseph Sinagra.

Cops have appealed to anyone who may have had sexual contact with Alison to seek medical testing.

Mariah has yet to comment on her sibling’s arrest.

She has been estranged from Alison and their brother Morgan for some time, and didn’t respond earlier this year when they launched a desperate appeal for the singer to reach out, amid claims Alison was dying.

She was reportedly in need of brain and spinal surgery, while she was diagnosed with liver cancer in 2012.

Young Dro Busted With A Gun On Campus Of Georgia Southern

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Young Dro is sitting in jail, after being caught with drugs and a gun on the campus of Georgia Southern University.

The rapper was listed as a performer on the bill at Statesboro Summer Jam at Georgia Southern’s Performing Arts Center.

Unfortunately, Young Dro must have been preparing for a little more than a hip-hop concert.

He was busted for carrying a weapon in a school safety zone, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Young Dro was charged with possession of marijuana, but he was also charged with possession of a schedule for controlled substance.

The rapper is currently being held at the Bulloch County jail.

in June, Young Dro dodged three years worth of jail time, when he pleaded guilty to theft by conversion, for allegedly feeling to return a car he borrowed from a female friend.

Young Dro Flyer
Young Dro Flyer

Flo Rida Aces 2016 Arthur Ashe Kids Day

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Pix

Rapper Flo Rida was in town for the 2016 Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day held.

The annual event was held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City over the weekend and drew a number of celebrities from the world of tennis, including Venus Williams, Simone Manuel, Monica Puig and others.

Flo gave the kids a treat by performing family friendly versions of some of his biggest hits.

Take a look: