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(AllHipHop News) Embattled rapper Tyga has found himself in another legal mess after reportedly failing to compensate a woman injured at a gig.
Shyanne Riekena sued Tyga’s company Tyga Music in 2015 after a light stand fell on her during one of the rap star’s shows in Michigan.
She scored victory last year, when a judge awarded her over $230,000 for head trauma and permanent scarring she endured following the accident.
But almost a year later, Tyga Music bosses haven’t paid up, and now Riekena has filed documents to force the rapper to pay up.
Due to interest, the amount he owes is now over $248,500.
News of the new legal drama comes hours after Tyga was handcuffed by police officers on Wednesday morning (April 12) for allegedly driving a vehicle without proper license plates.
Video footage shows Tyga, real name Michael Ray Stevenson, speaking with police officers through the window of the vehicle before voluntarily leaving the car. He was then guided to the police car by an officer and handcuffed before being placed in the rear of the vehicle.
In the state of California, it became illegal to drive without proper plates last year.
He was reportedly taken down to a police station and released 90 minutes later. He left with a citation.
(AllHipHop News) DJ Premier is finally unveiling his new five-piece band in collaboration with The BADDER Band.
The combo debuted their first studio track and video with Rolling Stone in 2015, after a studio session and tour together in Japan.
DJ Premier will man the turntables during a massive outing with The BADDER Band starting on May 31 in Canada.
The band will hit the road and improvise tracks through Gang Starr’s legendary discography, while DJ Premier uses his turntables to showcase the musicality of rap music.
“I miss that dude so much, and we have a long and undeniable track record,” DJ Premier said. “I get to do rare Gang Starr records, not just ‘Mass Appeal,’ and it works.”
“My addiction is turntables, drum machines, guitars, amps, and a lot of speakers,” the producer continued. “I have fun doing a whole bunch of different styles with the band, because they fall into place so well, with everything that we’ve brought into the picture, no matter what it is.”
DJ Premier and The BADDER Band will depart for a 16-city tour starting May 31st in Victoria, BC and concluding June 23rd in Philadelphia.
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(AllHipHop News) Hip-hop star Tory Lanez has been arrested in Florida on suspicion of drug and gun possession.
The Canadian rapper/singer, real name Daystar Peterson, was pulled over by Miramar police on Wednesday (April 12) for a problem with his car tags, but the routine stop turned more serious when he failed to produce a valid driver’s license, according to reports.
A gun and a small amount of marijuana was also spotted in his vehicle, and he was taken into custody.
He was charged with carrying a concealed firearm, a third degree felony, and misdemeanour possession of cannabis 20 grams (0.71 ounces) or less.
The Canadian singer was also slapped with counts for failure to register a motor vehicle, driving without a valid driver’s license, and failure to show proof of liability insurance.
The 24-year-old was released after posting $1,000 bond. His representatives have yet to comment on the reports.
The star is due to serve as a support act on Future’s upcoming Nobody Safe Tour, which kicks off in Memphis, Tennessee on May 4.
Migos, Young Thug, A$AP Ferg, and Kodak Black are also among the show openers.
(AllHipHop News) Rap-A-Lot James Prince is not letting up on Bryan “Birdman” Williams as a $51 million lawsuit involving Young Money Records continues to drag on.
As a result, J. Prince’s son J. Prince Jr., who discovered and signed Drake to his former label, has also been having a tough time getting millions worth of payments out of Birdman too.
“Lil Wayne, that’s the homie. As I stated publicly a few times, we gonna get to the bottom of that,” said J. Prince, who was enlisted by Lil Wayne to help recover the lost money.
(AllHipHop News)The Fate of the Furious movie star Chris “Ludacris” Bridges is headed to the small screen.
Ludacris has signed on to host the new version of Fear Factor, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The veteran rapper signed a deal with MTV which includes him executive producing a 12-episode reboot of the daredevil game show.
“I am excited to kick off my partnership with MTV, starting with the relaunch of Fear Factor, which will be even more insane and ludicrous than what you remember,” stated Luda. “This will be the first of many great projects together.”
Beginning in 2001, the original Fear Factor ran on NBC for six seasons and was hosted by comedian Joe Rogan.
The show was revived for one season in 2011.
Ludacris’ edition of Fear Factor will premiere May 30 at 10 pm on MTV.
(AllHipHop News) Rapper YG was handcuffed by Los Angeles police officers on Wednesday (April 12) following a traffic stop.
The hip-hop star, real name Keenon Jackson, was driving with friends on Wednesday morning, when they were pulled over by cops who spotted the vehicle’s improper license plates.
The 27-year-old was not driving the vehicle, but he was handcuffed during the stop after he reportedly became “uncooperative.”
According to TMZ, officers searched the vehicle and found an open bottle of alcohol.
One of YG’s friends received a ticket for the open container, while another passenger was arrested for an outstanding warrant.
YG received a ticket for not wearing a seatbelt.
He was released and left the scene in the back seat of the car.
(AllHipHop New Music Feature) Michigan’s own, ASDR (All Songs Done Right) is a Michigan-bred hip-hop duo patiently creating something fresh yet nostalgic for real hip-hop lovers and music enthusiast everywhere. They intelligently capture the pure essence of old school hip-hop, R&B, and soul with a youthful hardcore energy while using classic samples to create and develop beats for any ear’s enjoyment. It’s clear ASDR is on a mission to help bring real hip-hop music back to your speakers, one track at a time.
In late 2016, ASDR released their debut mixtape, “Health Wealth & Vibe” on Soundcloud, ReverbNation, Itunes, Datpiff, and Spinrilla. As the project gained local respect, it was a vision of theirs to showcase the music visually. They then decided to began the journey to a complete visual project. “Health Wealth and Vibe Vol 1.” was created to break the mold of what hip-hop culture and music today has become. With influences from hip-hop greats like Eric B. and Rakim, KRS-ONE, Nas and Public Enemy, the lyrics reach deep within the group members, Da’Shonte Riley “Tae” and Anthony Strickland II “Strick,” to paint pictures of their circumstances– good and bad, over the years. In late March 2017, ASDR released eight videos almost back-to-back including album favorites “Family”and “All Me”to connect the music visually to supporters.
Other visuals included, but definitely, aren’t limited to a freestyle and ode to their lost community “Willow Run.” Willow Run was a bonus track that was supposed to be added to the original “Health, Wealth and Vibe” mixtape but turned into a visual project of its own. As the hometown to rapper, Strick, the Willow Run series takes you on a ride with Strick to old neighborhoods and childhood friends as they share stories and memories of what the community used to be. There is a part in the “Willow Run” song where they explain how Ypsilanti and Willow Run have different zip codes, although each city is recognized on the map as Ypsilanti, Michigan. Side note, as of 2013 the Willow Run School District was dissolved and later reestablished and combined with the neighborhood district, Ypsilanti Public School to create Ypsilanti Community Schools.
The other two videos wrap around their “For the Culture” series where you get the inside of what happens when Strick and Tae get together and discuss what the culture needs and how they plan to change it through music. They go from general conversation to Strick spittin’ flows all in a 2-minute sitting. It’s a lot to take in but definitely worth the listen.
ASDR will be releasing a few additional music video this spring in preparation for their new album “Summer Session” which is set to release in Summer 2017.
ASDR is bringing real hip-hop back, and it’s a movement. Join the wave.
“Sophomore album complete. I always feel like I got a lot more to say whenever I’m ‘done’ but I’ll save it for the next one I guess,” wrote the singer-songwriter on Twitter.
Tiller may have given a hint to the sound of his sophomore album when he dropped “Let Me Explain” in 2016.
His discography also includes the Top 40 hits “Don’t” and “Exchange” off TRAPSOUL.
sophomore album complete. i always feel like i got a lot more to say whenever i’m “done” but i’ll save it for the next one i guess
(AllHipHop News) Hip Hop legend Snoop Dogg found himself in the middle of a national controversy last month.
BADBADNOTGOOD’s “Lavender” music video featured Snoop firing a toy gun at a clown resembling Donald Trump.
The president then made Snoop one of his Twitter targets, and public reaction to the situation played out on social media as well as entertainment and political news outlets.
AllHipHop.com’s Chuck Creekmur sat down with Snoop to talk about his upcoming Neva Left album, Tupac Shakur, and of course Trump.
“I don’t know where we’re at as a country. It’s like [Trump] is running audibles at the line of scrimmage,” said Snoop. “What is his playbook? I’m sitting back watching like y’all. I don’t want to offend nobody and say nothing the wrong way, but at the same time I’m confused.”
Trump has reversed his position on several campaign promises (e.g. jailing Hillary Clinton, labeling China a currency manipulator) or has been unable to implement policies he advocated for during the campaign (e.g. the travel ban, repeal of Obamacare).
According to a CNBC analysis, an overwhelming number of the initiatives laid out in Trump’s first 100 days action plan, called the “Contract with the American Voter,” have yet to be achieved in the first 100 days of his presidency.
Snoop made it clear he will continue to speak out about Donald Trump and other issues that are important to him.
“I take my stance on who I am and what I’m here for. I am the voice of the people that can’t speak,” stated the Long Beach representative. “I move in a way that others can’t move, and some of them ain’t equip to do what I do, but I’m willing to do what needs to be done when the time is right.”
He continued, “Right now, I’m just sitting back watching the show just like you, trying to figure it out and make sure that God got his hands around us, making sure we’re alright and we’re able to press forward.”
(AllHipHop News) According to Boosie Badazz, the Biloxi police department found $1 million worth of jewelry that he says went missing after an encounter with the cops.
“I get a phone call saying the police department has found my jewelry,” Boosie told NewsOne Now‘s Roland Martin. “This is crazy. Nobody knows where my jewelry at for three days.”
The Baton Rouge-bred rapper accused Biloxi cops of taking his items after some members of his entourage were taken into custody for alleged assault and stolen gun possession.
Boosie threatened to organize a protest against the Biloxi PD, and he reportedly sent lawyers to the town to begin possible legal actions against the department.
At first, Biloxi authorities denied being in possession of Boosie’s jewelry.
Apparently, the jewelry was later discovered by the police.
“Now my sack is at the police station with all my jewelry in there,” responded Boosie to the news cops found his items. “They’re telling me to come get it. I’m not coming to get it. I’m sending my attorney.”
Boosie plans to hire private investigators to build both criminal and civil cases.
(AllHipHop News) Chicago rapper Bump J is a free man after spending seven long years in federal prison.
The rapper was arrested in 2008 for bank robbery that happened in 2007. Bump and another man were convicted of robbing an area Chase Bank for $100,000.
Well respected int the streets, he signed to Atlantic Records, but split from the label for creative differences.
Bump J is widely considered to be an influence to today’s Chicago street rappers.
Read AllHipHop.com’s full interview with Bump J HERE.
(AllHipHop News) Wiz Khalifa is getting into the mobile gaming business with the release of his upcoming app.
The Pittsburgh rapper has partnered with design shop Metamoki to create a game called Wiz Khalifa’s Weed Farm.
The rapper’s game is interesting: users must cultivate and grow their own marijuana, and reinvest the proceeds successfully.
“It’s a fun game and I play it all the time. Better than Pokémon!” Wiz Khalifa said in a statement released today (April 12).
Wiz attempts to give users an authentic experience, by mirroring the current status of the legalized marijuana industry.
Makers of the game say “In subsequent releases, the player will be able to expand their operations across the US and eventually the entire world as weed is legalized within the game.”
Wiz Khalifa’s Weed Farm will be available in the Apple App Store and Google Play o 4/20, which is also an unofficial holiday for stoners.
(AllHipHop Rumors) I honestly and truly don’t know what to even make of rapper Troy Ave.
As you know the infamous Irving Plaza incident, last year, left his bodyguard, Ronald McPhatter dead from a violent shoot out that took place at the venue.
Troy soon after created a scholarship in his late friend’s name. In another plot twist surrounding the controversy of the night and life since, McPhatter’s family have struck down the scholarship and Troy Ave in general, as they have accused the rapper of using McPhatter’s death for street credibility.
The family wants to distance themselves from the rapper because they feel that him using McPhatter’s name in songs and referring to himself as the new Tupac, further solidifies that he’s hung up on this whole street cred thing.
Ronald McPhatter’s family recently asked that his name be removed from a $2,000 annual scholarship for graduating student athletes created by Troy Ave at New Utrecht High School, saying they don’t want anything to do with Ave who launched it in the wake of the Irving Plaza shooting that claimed the slain bodyguard.
“We hold him responsible for the death of our brother. My family is not trying to stop kids from getting money, but we don’t want him to use our brother as a publicity stunt. We didn’t get a call, none of us were aware of it until we saw it in the news,” said Jamie Albert, McPhatter’s sister.
“We’ve done nothing to him, but he’s exploited our family and this tragedy in such a negative way. He used our brother as a human bulletproof vest. Instead of apologizing, he bashes us and he disrespects and he talks down on us. We’ve been too gracious about some of the things that happened to our little brother,” she added.
Troy Ave is certainly Mr. Can’t Get Right! What are your thoughts?
(AllHipHop News) The jewelry rapper Boosie Badazz accused Mississippi authorities of stealing has been found in a police impound.
The hip-hop star blasted Biloxi cops in two Instagram videos posted online on Tuesday (April 11), when he slammed them for taking $1 million in accessories following a search of his van on Sunday (April 9).
Boosie explained his vehicle had been pulled over as he and his pals tried to leave Edgewater Mall after clashing with security officials in what he claimed was a racially-motivated incident, and five members of his entourage were subsequently arrested for assault.
The MC, formerly known as Lil Boosie, was not directly involved in the bust-up, but he claims the gold jewelry taken from the van belonged to him and he vowed to “fight” for its return.
Police chiefs initially denied Boosie’s allegations, but now the Biloxi department’s Public Affairs Manager Vincent Creel tells TMZ.com the jewelry has been found, admitting it was actually impounded, along with a stolen gun and the van itself.
Creel maintains Boosie and his crew were given instructions on how to get their valuables back, but they failed to follow through.
The gold jewelry was stashed in a suitcase along with the gun, which has yet to be claimed.
Boosie, real name Torrence Hatch, isn’t buying the cops’ explanation and in a new Instagram video, he questions why the jewellery only turned up after he made a fuss in public.
“I told you these mfs (motherf##kers) r (sic) thieves, racist etc. all of sudden it’s found smh (shaking my head),” he captioned the new post, adding, “I’ll see y’all n court (sic).”
(AllHipHop Rumors) As you know, back in January, Washington University in Saint Louis introduced a class for students that focuses on the “politics” of Kanye West.
Dr. Jeffrey McCune decided to switch things up a bit for his final lecture of the spring semester.
McCune will use West in a case study for mental illness as he explores the belief that Ye is both a “genius” as well as “crazy” at the same time, as far as society is concerned.
McCune’s goal with the lecture is to not just discuss Kanye West, but it’s to also explore the larger notion of “crazy” and how we address and utilize it.
The ‘Name One Genius That Ain’t Crazy: Kanye West and the Politics of Self-Diagnosis’ lecture explores how Yeezy Yeezy is sometimes labeled crazy because he acts outside the box that he believes society tries to put him in. It will also explore how race can play a part into one being called crazy.
“I want to give people permission to be enraged. Give people permission to be upset, to be angry, to be frustrated. Give people permission to have moments where they break. Give people permission to have moments where they experience depression. I want to give them permission to have those moments without being characterized as being some type of deviant figure in the community. I don’t want to take away that experience and call it crazy. It’s reasonable, and it must be addressed with love, compassion, care, generosity.”
For those interested, the lecture is open to the public today at 6 p.m. at Washington University.
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