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Azealia Banks Throws More Shade At Iggy Azalea, Wants To Shake The Table With Jay Z!

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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(AllHipHop Rumors) That darn Azealia Banks!

Just when it looked like Azealia Banks and Iggy Azalea may actually be collaborating, Banks decided to take to the gram and clear the air while throwing some subtle shade at Iggy.

In what appeared to be more of a cry for attention than really a truly genuine effort, Azealia recently made it known that she would like to collaborate with Iggy on a track.

Iggy seemed to hint that the collaboration would end up coming about, and Banks told the world that Iggy spoke prematurely.

“Hi guys, just a bit of info- Iggy and I haven’t officially agreed to collaborate just yet. Although SUPER flattering, her announcement was very premature, as I have still yet to hear which track it is she would like me to feature on! I’m very keen to make sure this moment in female empowerment comes to full fruition, and am still patiently awaiting the song Iggy will send me for review,” said Banks.

Even though it wasn’t that shady, most people felt that Azealia didn’t have to make the post at all, and she kind of took away from what was supposed to be a girl power moment, in Hip Hop.

I’m not sure anyone wants a collaborative single from these two anyway.

Banks is also [still] campaigning hard to get Jay Z to hire her at Tidal. She also wants him to hire her at Roc Nation, as she believes she will be a great A&R.

“Jay-Z needs to hire me to work at Tidal. I would smash it. The ideas I have for it just off of fooling around with the interface a bit are really f-cking good. They need loads of GOOD original content and some more secret tricks I won’t write here. But, there is an opportunity to SERIOUSLY snatch up a lot of space in this new streaming consumer market.”

Iggy needs to stay far away from Banks before she casts a spell on her, and rather than be a businesswoman for Jay, Banks is probably trying to be another Becky. LOL. Jay is smarter than that, and I can’t fathom him jeopardizing any parts of his brand(s) to even have a convo with Azealia.

What are your thoughts?

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Slim Jxmmi Jacked For $100,000 Necklace During Stage Dive

By: Mike DeBlasio Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Rae Sremmurd rapper Slim Jxmmi has reportedly filed a police complaint after losing his $100,000 necklace during a concert in France.

The hip-hop hitmakers played a show in Paris and during the set, Slim Jxmmi, real name Aaquil Brown, performed a stage dive into the crowd.

After coming up from the dive, Brown realized the chain was no longer around his neck.

The 25-year-old reportedly offered up 50,000 Euros ($57,000) and an opportunity to join them on tour for the return of the necklace, but none of the audience members came forward to surrender the jewelry.

According to reports, police are now investigating the matter.

Hip Hop Responds To Rob Kardashian Getting Played By Blac Chyna!

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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(AllHipHop Rumors) I mean a blind man could see that Blac Chyna was out to play Rob Kardashian from the jump! Everyone could see this before, during, and after, everyone other than Rob that is!

I mean these days, it’s hard to tell what’s real or fake with any of these reality stars, and with anything Kardashian related. It’s really hard to tell what’s real, and what’s a Kris Jenner publicity stunt!

Anyway, for the millionth time, Rob Kardashian has fallen out with Blac Chyna, and he’s decided to put all of her business on Instagram! Can you say ON BLAST!!!

Rob has called Blac Chyna everything but a child of God, and he’s been blasting her for sleeping with another man, well actually several men in their bed.

Rob even went as far as to post naked photos of Chyna on the gram. He also says he paid $100k for Blac Chyna to get her body back “right” only for her to be f-cking off with other men.

It looks like everyone is over Blac Chyna and Rob’s antics, and a lot of folks in Hip Hop decided to let Rob know how much of a sucker he is.

Two in particular who chimed in were T.I. and Snoop Dogg!

T.I. questioned why Rob would put his business on social media, and he went on to call him all kinds of ducks. Snoop Dogg told Rob that he was a sucker and got licked by Blac Chyna. Snoop says he knew what he was getting into when he got with her, and Blac Chyna did exactly what she was supposed to do.

Well Rob decided to clap back at T.I. by confirming that he does indeed have threesomes with Tiny. According to Rob, Tip had a threesome with Blac Chyna and Tiny, and T.I. allegedly paid her to do it.

Lawd! Rob is looking like a complete sucker though, and folks are letting him have it. What are your thoughts?

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2 Chainz Provided Free HIV Testing At His Pink Trap House In Atlanta

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) 2 Chainz used his “Pink Trap House” – a popular attraction in Atlanta – to serve the community.

For the July 4th holiday, the Howell Mill Road location was turned into a free HIV testing site.

Chainz partnered with the Fulton County Board of Health, Test Atlanta, and Atlanta Aids for the temporary clinic.

The event also provided educational packets, games, and giveaways.

That special occasion came after the Pretty Girls Like Trap Music album creator opened the Trap House as a church on Sunday.

“Inside the ‘pink traphouse’ something seldom shown, art, kids, music, good vibes, inspiration etc,” wrote 2 Chainz on Instagram. “The word TRAP is and was associated with a negative connotation. We will see after we get thru injected some cultural ideas the move the needle inch by inch.”

Some of the residents and businesses in the neighborhood have complained about the Trap House.

However, local authorities stated there is not much police can do about the objections because the house is on private property.

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Say What?! Guess What Rapper Says He Was Supposed To Play Tupac In ‘All Eyez On Me’

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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(AllHipHop Rumors) Young Buck is doing a lot to promote his ’10 Toes Down’ album!

We see you Buck! LOL.

Young Buck recently sat down with DJ Smallz to talk about Tupac’s legacy and his recent controversial biopic. Buck said that although there have been a lot of mixed reviews on ‘All Eyez On Me’, he actually liked the film, and he looks for the positive in a lot of situations.

Buck went on to reveal a secret. According to Buck, he was supposed to play Tupac in the movie. Say WHATTTTTT?! He says he was told he was basically given the part of the movie without even having to audition for the movie until “Pac” (Demetrius Shipp Jr.) came along.

“People don’t know this, but I was supposed to play Pac. I was supposed to play Tupac Shakur. I didn’t get as far as going and reading the scripts or things of that nature. I was actually lined up or one of those guys considered to play Tupac,” said Young Buck.

Young Buck says we need to check Shipp’s birth certificate because the actor looks and acts so much like Tupac.

Buck feels like ‘All Eyez On Me’ is right beneath ‘Straight Outta Compton’ when ranking great Hip Hop biopics. He argues that the vast majority of the characters of ‘Straight Outta Compton’ are still alive, and he credits that for making up the difference in the quality of the films also.

Could you picture Young Buck playing Pac?!

Lil Yachty Talks His “King Of The Teens” Title & Business Relationship With QC’s Coach K

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper Lil Yachty has been a central figure in the rising new generation of rap stars.

Yachty’s progress in the game was covered in Fader‘s Summer Music issue.

In the article, the 19-year-old “One Night” performer addressed being treated as the leader of the kid demographic by potential financial partners.

“Some of that sh-t is so lame. I push this ‘king of the teens’ sh-t, but they be thinking teens like 13. On some super corny, under-underage sh-t. It happens all the time,” said Yachty.

Despite some executives seemingly not understanding Yachty’s brand, he has managed to connect with Nautica, Sprite, and Target.

A conversation on Everyday Struggle in May included the Teenage Emotions creator declaring he was great at doing business, but Yachty also admitted being unaware if his record contract is structured as a 360 deal.

That revelation shocked many people because it gave the impression Lil Boat had no idea if his record company was making money off his non-music related work.

In his Fader cover story, the Quality Control signee talked about his relationship with QC label head/artist manager Kevin “Coach K” Lee.

“It makes things pretty one-sided sometimes. Like, technically the manager works for the artist. What the artist says goes,” stated Yachty. “But I know Coach always has the best intentions, so sometimes he just tells me what to do. And I don’t really have any say. I mean, I have a say so, but for the most part I don’t really care to say anything.”

@lilyachty is the third of four cover stars on The FADER’s Summer Music issue ⛵️

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Peep Why Tupac Broke It Off With Madonna!

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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(AllHipHop Rumors) Another Tupac letter has surfaced!

It’s no secret that Tupac had all of the women back in the day, and Madonna had all of the men! However, we now know why Pac broke it off with Madge!

Apparently Tupac broke off his sexual relationship with Madonna because she was white. Pac poured out his heart to the singer in a letter he wrote in jail.

According to TMZ. Tupac wrote,

“For you to be seen with a black man wouldn’t in any way jeopardize your career, if anything it would make you seem that much more open and exciting. But for me at least in my previous perception I felt due to my ‘image’ I would be letting down half of the people who made me what I thought I was.”

In the letter Tupac also tells Madge that he never meant to hurt her.

The note is set to go up for auction July 19-28 at Gotta Have Rock and Roll, and the bid is starting at $100k.

Hmmmm it still makes me wonder if Pac had any real love for Madonna, and only broke it off with her because he felt like he HAD to. Madonna certainly had her share of black men back in the day!

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JU Delivers “New Levels, New Devils” Mixtape Featuring King Los, Eearz, Tef Poe & More

By: Mike DeBlasio Updated Category: Music
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St. Louis hip-hop artist, JU delivers his much anticipated mixtape “New Levels, New Devils,” which includes features from King Los, Eearz, Tef Poe, and more; and production credits by Ear Drummer Ducko McFli, Chop Squad DJ, Fr!zz, ICU and Jackpot to name a few.

He describes the project as an open book look at his and his brothers’ lives and being on top, and how you should always persevere through the highs and lows through life.

JU is also planning to release another mixtape soon entitled “The Revival” and will include guest appearances from Jadakiss, Nispey Hussle, 2Chainz, Aye Verb and more.

Check out “New Levels, New Devils” below.

Prodigy To Appear On A Special Episode Of Viceland’s ‘The Therapist’ (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Nearly three weeks after his passing on June 20, Prodigy will appear in a pre-taped episode of the Viceland series The Therapist.

A trailer for the late Mobb Deep member’s sit down with Dr. Siri Sat Nam Singh has been uploaded to YouTube.

The show will feature Prodigy discussing living with Sickle Cell Anemia and receiving messages from supernatural spirits.

“My friends would tell me, ‘Somebody was walking around the whole hood looking for you. A white dude, look like Jesus Christ – I need to find Prodigy, I need to talk to Prodigy. I got a message for him,'” the Hegelian Dialectic album creator can be heard saying in the clip.

The 42-year-old native New Yorker continued, “It was just to let me know that what I’m doing is right with the music and who I am. Letting me know: You’re doing the right thing, and if you keep doing that, you’re not going to get sick anymore and you’re going to be able to do your job which is your purpose here on this Earth.”

At the time of his death, Prodigy was reportedly working on a musical about people’s obsession with the connection between Hip Hop culture and the Illuminati.

Previously, The Therapist featured other rap acts Freddie Gibbs, Waka Flocka Flame, Young M.A, O.T. Genasis, D.R.A.M., and Joey Bada$$.

The special Prodigy episode is scheduled to air on Monday, July 10 at 10:30 pm.

Beatnick & K-Salaaam Give Love And Health

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur) Updated Category: Music
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(AllHipHop Music) From Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest to the most recent shock of losing Mobb Deep’s Prodigy black men have been succumbing to health issues at an alarming rate. Seems like the time for music with a message has arrived and who better to provide it than the dynamic duo of Beatnick & K-Salaaam. Introducing Babylon Food, a colorful & melodic, but hard-hitting, bass-heavy Roots & Culture track and lyrics that speak on the injustices of the corporate food industry and its devastating effect on poor communities. With the legendary Junior Reid and the up-&-coming Jesse Royal on the verses, Babylon Food it’s surprising that this is the first record from a major Reggae artist that addresses this issue, especially since so many of our icons, even in the Hip-Hop community have fallen victim to the GMO-based food peddled by global conglomerates like Monsanto. Hopefully, it wont be the last. 

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JAY-Z’s ‘4:44’ Album Earns Platinum Certification In Less Than A Week

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) While JAY-Z did not pull off the feat of earning a plaque on the day of the album’s release like he did with 2013’s Magna Carta Holy Grail, the legendary emcee’s 4:44 still crossed 1 million units faster than most projects.

According to the Recording Industry Association of America, 4:44 is already officially certified platinum.

“4:44 Goes Platinum – JAY-Z’s 13 Platinum (or higher) solo studio Album Awards are more than any other hip hop artist,” tweeted the RIAA.

JAY’s latest LP was only released via Tidal and Sprint five days ago.

The project is not even available on other streaming services like Apple Music or Spotify yet.

Consumers were not able to buy physical copies of 4:44 on the June 30th release date either.

On Friday, iHeartRadio listeners were able to hear the album in its entirety when the company’s nationwide stations played the 35-minute collection periodically over a 24-hour span.

Roc Nation posted about the label owner’s 1 million units accomplishment on Instagram and Twitter.

“Congrats to #JAYZ, ‘4:44’ is Certified Platinum by the [RIAA]. TIDAL.com #RIAAPlatinum #444,” reads the IG caption.

UPDATE:

HitsDailyDouble reports JAY-Z’s 4:44 album was certified platinum in part due to a Sprint promotion which allowed new subscribers to get a free download of the album.

Bulk digital album purchases by businesses still count toward Recording Industry Association of America Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Award certifications.

That RIAA method was also used when Samsung took part in download campaigns for JAY-Z’s Magna Carta Holy Grail and Rihanna’s Anti.

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Lil Wayne’s “Magnolia Remix” Will Reportedly Be Included On Upcoming ‘Dedication 6’ Mixtape (SNIPPET)

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(AllHipHop News) Is Lil Wayne ready to let loose his long-delayed, DJ Drama-hosted Dedication 6 mixtape?

The internet has been full of talk the New Orleans raised rapper’s next project is near release.

Lil Wayne HQ – the fairly reliable Weezy fansite – published an article about Drama hinting that D6 is on the way.

The Gangsta Grillz creator posted an Instagram Story photo of a “D6” airport sign with a caption that stated, “New Orleans it was only right!!!! Soon…..”

Over the last few days, LWHQ also tweeted about Dedication 6.

“Lil Wayne’s freestyle over [Playboi Carti’s] ‘Magnolia’ will be released soon! #Dedication6,” read a Tuesday night tweet from the website’s account.

Then this morning the account added, “Hear a snippet of [Lil Wayne’s] freestyle over [Playboi Carti’s] ‘Magnolia’  beat that was produced by [Pierre Bourne].”

The tweet included a link to a 15-second preview of Tunechi’s version of the hit record.

“In New York like Biggie, ROC. Plants in my sock, she running from the c###. And when I shoot I… Yeah, tell that thot her number blocked,” raps the Young Money leader.

More snippets reportedly from Dedication 6 made their way to YouTube as well.

Lil Wayne spoke about a potential D6 in an April 2016 interview with DJ Drama’s Streetz Is Watchin’ radio show.

“I’ve also been working on some crazy sh-t for a mixtape. We just didn’t have a good name for it yet, so it might as well just be a Dedication,” said Weezy.

Following four previous tapes, starting with 2005’s The Dedication, Wayne’s Dedication 5 was released in 2013.

UPDATE:

Lil Wayne did drop a freestyle of “Magnolia” today (July 5).

The song came as part the four-track package In Tune We Trust which also included “Fireworks” featuring Young Jeezy, “Loyalty” featuring Gudda Gudda & HoodyBaby, and “Mula Gang” featuring Jay Jones, HoodyBaby & Euro.

In addition, Wayne mentions his Carter 5 album and again suggests he is now representing JAY-Z’s Roc Nation on the “Magnolia” song.

 

Joey Bada$$ Has A Theory About JAY-Z’s ‘4:44’ Album

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(AllHipHop News) It hasn’t even been a full week since JAY-Z made his musical comeback with 4:44, and fans continue to offer their insights on the album.

Even celebrities commented about the themes and lyrics presented on the Roc Nation founder’s 13th solo studio LP.

While some rappers like Boosie Badazz and Future apparently chose not to follow the lead of Hov’s takedown of posting “money call” photos on Instagram, Joey Bada$$ believes he may have cracked the true code of 4:44.

“I think I figured it out… 4:44 is the 4th Blueprint,” tweeted Joey.

Of course, the Pro Era frontman is referring to JAY’s three Blueprint albums.

The original The Blueprint came out in 2001 and is regularly considered one of the greatest Hip Hop albums of all time.

The double-disc The Blueprint 2: The Gift & The Curse dropped the following year.

Seven years later saw the arrival of The Blueprint 3 which contained JAY’s first #1 single as a lead artist – “Empire State of Mind” featuring Alicia Keys.

In many ways, each BP album served as JAY’s outline of where he believes Hip Hop culture should head next.

Besides calling out flashy IG posts, 4:44 does include the rapper-turned-businessman promoting listeners to embrace black entrepreneurship, end generational strife, fight for their marriage, and more.

Joey Bada$$ was not the first person to mention the idea of The Blueprint 4, but most of that early speculation was based on the mysterious ads presented before the album was released, not the actual music.

So does Joey’s theory about 4:44 being part 4 in the Blueprint series hold any weight?

JAY-Z has not publicly confirmed whether he intended for the Tidal/Sprint exclusive to be a sequel to his previous BP albums.

However, he did speak about the inspiration for the project’s title track with iHeartRadio.

“‘4:44’ is a song that I wrote, and it’s the crux of the album, just right in the middle of the album. And I woke up, literally, at 4:44 in the morning, 4:44 AM, to write this song,” said the Songwriters Hall Of Fame member. “So it became the title of the album and everything. It’s the title track because it’s such a powerful song, and I just believe one of the best songs I’ve ever written.”

When addressing the 4:44 track “Moonlight” he added, “It’s really a commentary on the culture and where we’re going.”

Chance The Rapper Covers Stevie Wonder For NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert Series (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) NPR’s Tiny Desk is a highly regarded concert series that has featured performances by Gucci Mane, Run The Jewels, D.R.A.M., Rapsody, Anderson .Paak, Little Simz, T-Pain, and more.

Grammy winner Chance The Rapper joined the list of artists to take part in the mini-shows at the media organization’s Washington, D.C. offices.

His set included him running through the Coloring Book track “Juke Jam” as well as debuting a poem titled “The Other Side.”

Chance also did his own rendition of Stevie Wonder’s soulful song “They Won’t Go When I Go.”

Previously, the Chicago native covered “Hey Ya!” by OutKast at the Bonnaroo Superjam 2017.

Nas Pays Tribute To Prodigy By Performing “Shook Ones” At WOO HAH! Festival (VIDEO)

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(AllHipHop News) Nas took time during his set at the WOO HAH! Festival to pay tribute to fellow Queens representative Prodigy.

The Netherlands event featured Nas performing Mobb Deep’s classic “Shook Ones (Part II)”.

He also led the crowd in a chant of “R.I.P. Prodigy.”

“Thank you. We love you Prodigy,” said Nas before going into his Stillmatic cut “You’re Da Man.”

Albert “Prodigy” Johnson passed away on June 20 at the age of 42.

Cardi B Responds To Her Social Media Accounts Getting Hacked (VIDEO)

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(AllHipHop News) According to Cardi B, she was the victim of an online hack.

The Bronx rapper’s Twitter account sent out a message that blasted Nicki Minaj.

“Hi [Nicki Minaj] you ain’t sh-t compared to me… pull up lil n-gga”,” read the tweet.

Cardi’s Twitter feed also included posts claiming the “Bodak Yellow” performer engaged in sex with Lil Durk and 21 Savage.

Last night, Cardi let her 572,000 Twitter followers know what was happening with her social media.

“Sorry guys … I’ve been hacked… trying to get control of my accounts now,” she wrote.

The Love & Hip Hop: New York alum also posted a video slamming the alleged hacker.

“Whoever hacked my Instagram and my Twitter, suck my d-ck, you nerdy, geeky, virgin, b-tch,” said Cardi in the vid.

 

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Are ALL Of These About To Be Hip-Hop Biopics?

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(AllHipHop Rumors) As you already know, there have have been a number of rap themed biopics. “Straight Outta Compton” being the best and “All Eyez On Me” being the most recent. Well, according to a number of reports there are a number of Hip-Hop biopics on the way. At first, I thought this was all BS, but then I did some research and most of them have some actual merits behind them. Some have been slightly weird to me though, like the prospective Dogg Pound movie with came out of the success of “Straight Outta Compton.”

Now Check out these and tell me what interests you?

Nas
Roxanne Shante
Master P
Tha Dog Pound
Bone Thugs N Harmony
Salt-N-Pepa
Ol Dirty Bastard
Cash Money
Dj Screw
2 Live Crew

Too bad there is no Wu Tang whole movie, which would be impossible. But Run DMC and the Geto Boys would be dope. Hell, lets get a Chief Keef movie! LOL! Just joking! Oh yea, Russell Simmons has another biopic not named “Krush Groove.”

Jay-Z Planning To Add More Songs To 4:44

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(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop star Jay-Z is planning to add to the tracklist of his new album 4:44 after hitting the recording studio with singer/songwriter James Blake.

The “99 Problems” star, real name Shawn Carter, worked exclusively with producer No I.D. for his latest release, and debuted the 10-track project on his streaming service Tidal on Friday.

The highly personal album, on which Jay-Z delves into his private life and marriage troubles with superstar wife Beyonce, has been well-received by fans and critics alike, but No I.D. reveals there are even more revealing tunes still to come, which feature contributions from British musician Blake.

“There’s three more songs that are coming out as bonuses,” the beatmaker tells Rolling Stone. “James Blake came in and joined into (sic) the process. There’s more coming shortly that’s equally as revealing.”

In addition to the Blake collaborations, the physical release of 4:44 will also include Adnis, a track seemingly about Jay-Z’s late father, which was teased in trailers for the album.

After fans noticed Adnis was not featured on the original project, the rap icon’s longtime engineer, Young Guru, took to Twitter to clear up the confusion.

“Guys calm down Adnis will be on the physical copies (sic),” he wrote. “If you guys act right I may slip a couple other songs on there.. shhh don’t tell jay.”

A release date for the physical issue of 4:44 has yet to be announced.

Blake is no stranger to the Carter household – he previously worked with Beyonce on her 2016 album Lemonade.

Will Smith and Chris Rock Talk Racism On New Film For Jay-Z Song

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(AllHipHop News) Will Smith and Chris Rock have recalled their experience of racism for a film accompanying Jay-Z’s’s new track “The Story of O.J.”

The eight minute documentary, titled “Footnotes for ‘The Story of O.J.” expands on the themes Jay’s song, which addresses why African-Americans are victims of inequality and prejudice.

It also features the actor Mahershala Ali, Kendrick Lamar, “The Daily Show” host Trevor Noah, and Christopher Darden, a prosecuting lawyer in the infamous O.J. Simpson trial.

In the film Will says, “I knew really young that if I thought of myself as somehow less than somebody else I was going to build a life that was less.”

Chris tells a harrowing story about how as a young girl living in South Carolina his mother was forced to go to a vet for dental treatment.

“They wouldn’t let black people go to the dentist,” he explains. “So all the black people in town got their teeth taken out by the vet.

In the film Jay discusses the need for black celebrities to stay true to their roots, as wealth will not always insulate them.

Citing the cases of O.J. Simpson and Tiger Woods as stars accepted by white American society then brought low by legal trouble he says, “We tend to, as black people, cause we never had anything, which is understandable, we get to a place, and we just thing we separate ourselves from the culture.

“Like O.J. would get to a space where he’s like, ‘I’m not black, I’m O.J. Like Tiger Woods would get to a space and think I’m above the culture. And that same person when he’s playing golf, and playing great, you’re protected. When you’re not, they’re gonna put pictures of you drunk driving and like embarrass you. That world will eat you up and spit you out.”

“The Story of O.J.” appears on Jay’s new album 4:44, which debuted on his Tidal streaming service on Friday.

The film is also exclusively available to users of the service.

The album has already drawn headlines due to apparent references to troubles in the rapper’s relationship with his wife, fellow artist Beyonce.

Kanye and 2 Chainz Show Off Hoop Skills at UCLA

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Kanye West and 2 Chainz showed off their hoop skills with the basketball stars of the future by joining the UCLA men’s team for a summer workout on Monday (July 3).

The rappers stunned the students by turning up for a practice session at the Los Angeles university’s Wooden Center gym.

The stars were already out on the court finishing off a game when the UCLA players arrived, and they stayed to chat with the athletes and pose for pictures.

UCLA coach Steve Alford also got in on the act by posing with a smiling Kanye.

The rappers’ basketball session came the day after West hosted 2 Chainz and his family for dinner at his home in California.

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