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The Internet Wants To Protect Sade From Drake!

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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(AllHipHop Rumors) Now listen Drake! We won’t have you interfering with Sade and all of her magic.

The love and lust for the great Sade still runs deep. It seems apparent that Drake loves his cougars and the greats. We aren’t even mad at Drizzy though. We’ve all had a hit list of our dream men and women we’d like to get, he’s just at a better position to actually get them and get to them.

For years Sade has seemed to be a recluse, but I guess when you are one of the hottest artists of today, you can get her to come out. Well the internet hasn’t forgotten Drake’s reputation for loving women and allegedly leaving them. See Serena Williams, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, and more. LOL.

With this said, the internet made it their duty to start a campaign to protect the goddess.

People already think Drake smashed J. Lo to get her to clear a sample, so you know we aren’t gonna let the 6 God do anything to Sade. LOL.

When people saw Sade trending on Twitter, they started to think something bad happened to her, or that she’d passed away. When they found out that she was Trending because of Drake, folks begin to go in. LOL. Check out some of the comments below.

https://twitter.com/dankbonnet/status/844012836816871426
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Sway, Kool DJ Red Alert, Mister Cee & DJ Enuff Reflect On 1990’s Hip Hop Radio (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Four prominent Hip Hop radio personalities recently got together to reflect on the popular entertainment medium that launched their respective careers.

Shade 45 host Sway Calloway connected with Kool DJ Red Alert, Mister Cee, and DJ Enuff to discuss the power of Hip Hop radio in the 1990’s.

“Radio in the 90’s was the best because we got to play what we wanted. I don’t remember any rules,” said Enuff. “We had a shot to give people their voice. To me, that was the most amazing feeling in the world.”

The discussion was posted on VH1’s YouTube channel as part of a video series associated with the network’s 1990’s-themed Hip Hop drama The Breaks.

Each of the deejays also spoke about the changes that took place on the radio as rap music began to rise to the mainstream in the late 1980’s/early 1990’s.

They also acknowledged other disc jockeys – such as Mr. Magic, DJ Chuck Chillout, Afrika Bambaataa, Jazzy Jay, and Funkmaster Flex – for playing important roles in the development of the culture on the airwaves.

Other episodes of VH1’s “Behind The Breaks” feature Maino & Uncle Murda, The Lox, and Hip Hop journalists.

Joey Bada$$ Reportedly Facing $1.5 Million Lawsuit For Pushing Donald Trump Impersonator

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) The real Donald Trump is dealing with all kind of political problems at the moment, including his 2016 campaign being investigated by the FBI for possible improper ties to the Russian government.

Meanwhile, a performer using the President’s likeness is looking for a huge payday from Brooklyn rapper Joey Bada$$.

According to TMZ, Donald Trump impersonator Phillip Wilburn is suing Bada$$ for $1.5 million over the “Land of the Free” rhymer pushing him off a stage at a Los Angeles event last September.

The website reports:

Wilburn says he had to shell out $1k in medical expenses after the fall and might possibly need surgery so things could add up to $25k. He thinks he’ll lose around $50k in lost profits due to his injuries.

Footage shows Joey did shove a man during an appearance after the person was seen getting on the stage from the audience.

Drake’s “More Life” Blows Up Twitter – Check Out These Stats

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Fans tuned in to Drake’s OVO Sound Radio on Saturday (March 18) to listen to the premiere of the 22 song playlist, More Life.

The conversation, mostly using #MoreLife, peaked about an hour later.

On average there were about 5,700 tweets being sent a second.

In the first 36 hours after the release, there have been over 2.5 million tweets about the playlist, including fans and celebrities.

People were tweeting funny memes symbolizing how they felt when they heard it, and making fun of Drake’s fans.

Lorde joined in on the Twitter conversation tweeting “mm hmm @Drake” with two pictures including screenshots from Drake’s “Get It Together” and “Passionfruit”.

Ty Dolla Sign tweeted his support for the album by simply tweeting the title and even actress, Issa Rae, tweeted how “hype” she was by sharing a screenshot of a friend texting her the playlist.

https://twitter.com/tydollasign/status/843192594012160000

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Master P Adds More A-List Talent to His Biopic

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Rap veteran Master P is moving forward with plans to turn his life story into a film, two years after casting Queen Latifah in the project.

The No Limit Records founder previously announced in 2015 he had co-written the biopic, titled “King of the South,” which would detail his journey from a life of poverty in New Orleans, Louisiana to becoming a successful music mogul.

At the time, he tapped Chicago star Latifah to play his mother, and now Master P has revealed the movie will finally begin production this summer with The Wire’s Wendell Pierce also coming onboard the project.

“The timing is right for me to tell my story,” the hip-hop veteran shares in a statement. “It was tough back then especially being from the South, New Orleans was the murder capital at the time. I want others to learn from my mistakes and understand my work ethic of never giving up, no matter what it may look like. If you believe in yourself, keep your faith in God strong and stay close to your family, you can accomplish anything. Life is about choices, there’s no limit to your success if you work hard.”

Latifah’s production partner Shakim Compere adds, “We have so much respect for what P has done in the game, we want to help make sure that his story is told authentically with A-list talent.

“This is a great role for Queen Latifah. Master P had an amazing story and has broken a lot of barriers in hip-hop, paving the way for artists to make real money. King of the South is a real rags to riches story where moviegoers will leave the theaters inspired.”

Master P, real name Percy Miller, wants to include as many actors from his hometown in the film, and will be holding open auditions for New Orleans natives on April 4 in Gretna, Louisiana.

Director Of Snoop Dogg’s “Lavender” Video Hacked By Trump Supporters

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) YouTuber Jesse Wellens directed Snoop Dogg’s video for “Lavender” remix which caused quite a stir.

In the music video, there is the theme of deportation and a person looking very similar to Donald Trump in a clown outfit. Snoop Dogg shoots the clown with a fake gun that shot out a sign that said “BANG!” cartoon style instead of a bullet.

This outraged Trump which upset Bow Wow and TI that set social media on fire on March 15.

On March 19, it was found that Jesse Wellens’ website redirected to Trump’s official site.

He claims he “click baited the President.” He tweeted that “art is made to start a discussion. I think the world had a needed talk.”

Last year, Wellen inked a deal with talent agency WME and is working on a number of other projects.

As of press time, JesseWellens.com was still being directed to Donald Trump’s official website.

Numerous politicians, including president Donald Trump himself, have condemned Snoop’s “Lavender” video.

One Fox News host named Kimberly Guilfoyle even called for the rapper to be killed.

Lil Wayne Addresses The “Bullsh-t” With Cash Money & Birdman During SXSW Show (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Rick Ross may have been the person to once again ignite the public conversation around Lil Wayne’s business struggles with Cash Money Records, but Wayne shared his own thoughts about the controversy too.

During the Mass Appeal show at the SXSW Festival, the Young Money leader blasted CMR and its co-founder Birdman.

“I am going through some bullsh-t with my motherf-cking career and n-ggas is trying to steer my career without letting me do or say a damn thing,” Wayne told the crowd in Austin, Texas.

The “No Worries” rapper added, “If you think that I am stressing or letting this sh-t get to me, please remember, there’s too much good p-ssy and too many great mothef-cking loyal fans to worry about bullsh-t ass Birdman.”

Wayne has been seeking back compensation for years worth of musical work released via Cash Money.

On his new album Rather You Than Me, Ross called out Birdman’s business tactics in defense of Wayne as well as We The Best’s DJ Khaled.

Rozay also expressed his respect and love for Wayne via Instagram.

Wayne then tweeted his appreciation for Rozay’s message.

Rick Ross Talks Donald Trump, Birdman, Drake & Meek Mill

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Rick Ross covered a lot of topics on his new album Rather You Than Me.

Among the subjects on the new project, the Maybach Music Group boss made references to some of his rap peers such as Birdman, Lil Wayne, Drake, and Meek Mill.

The LP’s opening track, “Apple of My Eye,” also mentioned Donald Trump.

Billboard caught up with Ross to ask the Hip Hop star about some of the various matters presented on Rather You Than Me.

On rapping “I’m happy that Donald Trump became the president because we have to destroy it to elevate”:

Most definitely. This is the bottom. We will start over after this. I think that particular line, a lot of young brothers who haven’t really put a finger on how they feel about our new president, I think they needed to hear that line to get some form of understanding.

On Birdman’s legal battle with Lil Wayne:

Birdman is supposed to be in that f-cking building making those f-cking people give him money to take care of his man. They supposed to be in the f-cking [building], flipping over desks in those f-cking offices, fighting to get money. Not f-cking suing each other, fighting lawsuits and everybody starving. Not putting out music, not being creative. Us not doing what we came here for. There’s nothing more I hate than that — us not doing what we came here for.

On possibly making music again with Meek Mill’s rival Drake:

Well, we not talking about making music together. You know, we sat down and we had a conversation. And at the end of the day, the conversation was… What’s important to me is understanding we all are men. And let’s respect that first and foremost. One on one, that’s always clear with each other. I just sat down with both parties at different times and just put that in the air and made sure.

Because I still don’t know what this is about. Just in my book, when you can’t put a finger on it, you know it ain’t no ‘G’ s–t. You know, you can look past it. I’m pretty sure they’ll both move forward because both parties are talking positive on different levels. So that’s what I’m looking forward to.

Read the full Rick Ross Billboard interview here.

The Coalition DJ’s Break New Artists During South X Coalition Event at SXSW

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: Pix
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The Coalition DJ’s Break New Artists During South X Coalition Event at SXSW

Dutch Masters partnered with Coalition DJs to host one of the biggest music events during SXSW.

Held at 311 Club in the heart of Austin’s party district, the second annual South x Coalition Stage featured music by the Coalition DJs and a number of performing artists.

The 311 Club allowed the crowd close access, and an opportunity to vibe with each of the performers.

Rapper Quan Vito brought his original sound with “9213” and “New Thang” and had the crowd feeling his flavor along with Twan Da Dude and his team, who also proved to be another early crowd favorite.

While partying to non-stop performances, guests received Dutch Masters swag and took pictures with the lovely Dutch Masters spokesmodels.

It was a night that gave extra meaning to Dutch Masters’ trending hashtag #burnslow.

As each performer brought their own unique sound, things slowly escalated, and kept getting better.

Ace Hood raised the party up a notch by sending the crowd home feeling energized and knowing that they’d been at a show that delivered great music in a cozy club atmosphere, and motivated to burn slow.

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First Week Sales Predictions For Drake’s ‘More Life’ Are In

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Drake’s latest body of work, More Life, is expected to open at #1 on the album charts.

The Toronto native’s “playlist” is predicted to collect around 500,000 – 550,000 sales plus streaming units (225,000 – 250,000 pure sales) in its opening week, according to HDD.

If those numbers hold up, Drake will earn his seventh chart-topper with More Life.

His previous effort, 2016’s Views, totaled 1.04 million album-equivalent units (852,000 pure album sales) in its first week.

Rick Ross is on pace to have a Top 5 debut thanks to his ninth studio album Rather You Than Me.

Rozay’s LP is now looking to open with 100,000 – 105,000 SPS units (40,000 – 50,000 sales).

#AHHPowerfulWomen: ASCAP Senior Vice President, Nicole George-Middleton is Truly the Woman Behind the Music

By: Antonice J. - @MsJalene_ Updated Category: Features
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(AllHipHop Features) Since joining ASCAP in 2008, Nicole George-Middleton and her team have nurtured and signed some of the music industry’s top talent to ASCAP, including Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Mike WiLL Made-It and Fetty Wap, while increasing the organization’s Rhythm & Soul market share. She has recently been part of a senior initiative exploring ways that ASCAP Membership can best serve its members. George-Middleton created ASCAP’s Women Behind the Music series, Grammy nominees event, was honored by Billboard as a top Woman in Music in 2011 and was named one of The Network Journal’s 40 under 40 in 2013. She previously held positions at Jive Records and the Middleton Law Group, and received her J.D. at Brooklyn Law School and a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania. After distinguishing herself as a tremendously talented leader and executive, George-Middleton was recently named Senior Vice President, Membership where her role was expanded to oversee the Symphonic and Concert team.

AllHipHop got a few moments of Mrs. George-Middleton’s time to talk about how she cultivates the many relationships within the music industry and growing in her role with ASCAP.

AllHipHop: Explain what your job entails:
Nicole George-Middleton: ASCAP is a professional performance rights organization comprised of 600,000 songwriters, composers and music publishers. We make giving and obtaining permission to perform music simple for both the creators and users of music. As Senior Vice President of Membership, I have many responsibilities, but my main responsibility is to cultivate and maintain relationships with ASCAP’s members and to support them at whatever level they’re at in their songwriting careers. My team and I are also responsible for identifying and recruiting new talent to add to ASCAP’s repertory.

AllHipHop: What’s the most enjoyable part of the job and your duties:
Nicole George-Middleton: I have an amazing staff who is super talented and creative. I enjoy working alongside them everyday to support and advocate for our songwriters.

AllHipHop:  What is the hardest part:
Nicole George-Middleton: The hardest part of my job is managing expectations.

AllHipHop: Who inspired you to become a leader or boss?
Nicole George-Middleton: There are many people in my life who inspire(d) me, however, my mom was my first example of a true leader. She balanced home and work life and made it seem so easy. Now that I’m a mom, I know first-hand how challenging it was for her, at times. She still inspires me.

AllHipHop: How do you balance work and personal life?
Nicole George-Middleton: In addition to being an executive, I’m also a wife and mom. All of these things require lots of attention and can be demanding, so staying organized is key. I make “to-do” lists for everything and I maintain both a work and home calendar.

AllHipHop: Please provide what it means to you to be a powerful woman and a boss in the urban music and hip-hop industry.
Nicole George-Middleton: It’s flattering to be referred to as a powerful woman and a boss in this industry and it’s something that I don’t take lightly. There are lots of people who have invested in me to help me get to where I am today, and as a result, I have a responsibility to do the very best job that I can. I also have a responsibility to my children to take the opportunities afforded to me and create the strongest legacy possible for them. Lastly, I believe when you’re in a position to give back and create opportunities for other people, you have to, so I make it a point to mentor or just lend an ear to young people who aspire to work in the music industry, whenever I can. I wholeheartedly believe in the saying “to whom much is given much is required”.

Big Sean Grooming Entrepreneurs With “Mogul Prep”

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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Big Sean and his mom have launched Mogul Prep, an education program they started to help teach inner city youths about what it takes to break into the music industry.

Big Sean personally leads intimate sized workshops for middle and high school students in four select cities.

He wants to teach kids that you don’t necessarily have to be a rapper in order to be in the music industry.

There are other jobs like “business managers, publishers, publicists, agents, booking agents, creative directors, lighting technicians, sound guys” that are necessary in the music business that students do not learn in school, Big Sean explained in an interview with Rolling Stone.

Mogul Prep is the most recent initiative from The Sean Anderson Foundation, which he launched in 2012 with his mother, and former middle school teacher, Myra Anderson.

“That’s the point that these kids need to see: You can still be in the music industry and not necessarily be a performer,” Big Sean said.

Kirko Bangz Joins Kydd Jones On R&B Trap Inspired “Who R U”

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: Music
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Central Texas artist and acclaimed producer Kydd Jones had a busy SXSW this year to say the least.  With performances nearly every day this past week, Kydd Jones was front and center performing hits from his catalog for the fans at the annual two-week music, art and technology festival.  But this fast rising talent isn’t new to big stages as Kydd Jones’ resume reads long with past appearances at the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, The Art of Rap Tour with Ice T and the Red Bull Sound Select stage. Kydd Jones is accustomed to the bright lights and big crowds but has remained humble producing material for countless local artists in Texas’ underground scene.  For his next single the young Texas upstart is blessing his fans with a new song dubbed, “Who R U”.  Featuring Houston, Texas crooner Kirko Bangz, the guys trade verses about how their lives have changed over time while they’ve found success in the industry.  In Kirko’s verse he talks about living the good life riding around in nice cars with Meek Mill, the BET Awards and enjoying Miami, but “W R U” is for anyone steadfast in their goals willing to fight past all their obstacles. Fans of this song can find it on Spotify, Bandcamp and iTunes while Jones’ self produced single “Dripped Up” will also get the visual treatment in the coming weeks.

Gucci Mane Pens Autobiography, Reveals Cover & Release Date

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) An Atlanta Trap music legend is ready to tell his life story in another medium besides music.

According to Amazon, The Autobiography of Gucci Mane will be released on September 19, 2017.

Guwop began writing his memoir while incarcerated in federal prison.

Former XXL music editor Neil Martinez-Belkin contributed to the book as well.

A description about the upcoming work reads in part:

In his extraordinary autobiography, the legend takes us to his roots in Alabama, the streets of East Atlanta, the trap house, and the studio where he found his voice as a peerless rapper. He reflects on his inimitable career and in the process confronts his dark past—years behind bars, the murder charge, drug addiction, career highs and lows—the making of a trap god. It is one of the greatest comeback stories in the history of music.

The Autobiography of Gucci Mane is available for pre-order now.

Young Woman Murdered At A Boogie’s Concert; Police Ask Fans For Help

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Police in Louisville, Kentucky are turning to social media and fans in hopes of catching a gunman who killed somebody at a rap concert Saturday.

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie was a guest performer at the Tim Faulkner Gallery, a well-known art gallery.

Around 1:00am, gunfire broke out inside of a concert hall inside of the 26,000, square foot venue.

Savannah Jeanne Walker, 20, was caught in the crossfire, struck and killed.

“She went out with her friends. They got dressed up. When the shots rang out, everyone took off and ran,” Lt. Emily McKinley said during a press conference. “Please reach out to us. There is a lot of chatter on social media. If you were at this concert, help us provide justice to these victims.”

Walker was an exceptional student at the University of Louisville, according to reports.

According to reports, five other people shot in the incident, although their injuries are not life-threatening.

Puff Daddy Adds Performance To Tribeca Screening

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Puff Daddy aka P. Diddy, has announced a special treat; there will be a performance with Bad Boy Originals, Faith Evans, Lil’ Kim, and Mase following the movie.

The movie, directed by Daniel Kaufman and produced by Live Nation Productions, is a raw and exclusive look the history and legacy of Bad Boy through Puff Daddy as he attempts to reunite the original Bad Boy Family.

The film takes a look back on where Bad Boy Records has been, an intense look at the devastating loss of Biggie Smalls, celebrates the Bad Boy influence on everything in New York from fashion to music, while revealing the love and commitment the Bad Boy Family had from the start that made them so strong.

“New York is my home. This is where Bad Boy began, where the movement started,” said Diddy, born Sean Combs.

The screening for the Bad Boy expose film, “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop, The Bad Boy Story,” is slated for Thursday, April 27 at the Tribeca Film Festival.

Puff and the crew will hit the stage the same night at The Beacon Theatre.

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Fabolous Gets An Award – the Key to Brooklyn

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Fabolous was recently honored at Brooklyn Borough Hall for his musical and philanthropic contributions.

He was presented with the Key To Brooklyn, the borough’s most prestigious award, by Borough President Eric L. Adams.

Adams also inducted Fabolous into the Celebrity Path on the property of the recognizable Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

A marker displaying Fabolos’ name, John David Jackson, will be there along with others on the Brooklyn Celebrity Path which is visited by thousands of tourists from all over the world.

Fabolous has done things for New York, like teaming up with Baron Davis, to raise over $30,000 for kids at a New York City Toy Drive.

“I feel honored to be inducted into Brooklyn’s own Celebrity Path and receive a key to the city in June…I am grateful to be recognized by my hometown for my contributions and to receive the borough’s highest honors,” Fabolous said.

The rapper will be honored over the Summer, at the Central Brooklyn Arts and Culture Weekend on Sunday, June 11.

Talib Kweli and Angie Martinez To Honor Students and Activists At Radio City Music Hall

By: Mike Winslow Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) A-list performers and speakers like artists Talib Kweli, Daya and Winnie Harlow will be in attendance during the “We Day” event honoring students working to make a difference in the world next month.

The event, which is taking place at Radio City Music Hall, commemorates a young people from around the world who are doing life-changing work in their local communities.

“We Day” is being hosted by Hip-Hop personality Angie Martinez and other big names are expected, including Jordan Fisher, Paula Abdul, Mia Farrow, and others.

An example of making a change for the greater good are two 7th graders, Betsy Nwachukwu and Dejanae Johnson.

They are involved with the Blue Light Program as volunteer peer counselors who help find solutions to conflicts at their school and within their community.

They are also involved with other empowerment programs such as Girls Empowered and Motivated for Success which focuses on self-empowerment and self-esteem.

“WE Day is such an inspirational event,” Daya said. “Learning about the amazing initiatives my fellow peers are undertaking to support each other and help build stronger communities is exactly what gives me inspiration to try and make a difference in the world. I cannot wait to attend my first ever We Day in New York and celebrate the power of young people and the leaders of tomorrow.”

We Day will be presented at Radio City Music Hall on April 6, 2017.

Will Drake Fall Off After ‘More Life’?

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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(AllHipHop Rumors) That Joe Budden is one opinionated rapper!

As Drake’s newly released ‘More Life’ album has been well received, talks of Drake falling off after ‘More Life’ seemingly sparked by comments made previously by Joe Budden resurfaced. Joe Budden wondered how long Drake’s career would go, and predicted that he may fall off after ‘More Life.’

Most feel that there isn’t any pressure on Drake right now, and he probably will have longevity no matter what he puts out in the future.

Drake faced a lot of criticism on his ‘Views’ album, as some felt despite the fact that it did numbers, it wasn’t stellar, and it sounded like a typical Drake album. Some even argued that his previous material was hotter.

In your opinion how is ‘More Life’ sounding to you? Is it better than ‘Views’? Does he have a classic album yet? Will he fall off after ‘More Life’? Is Drake putting out mediocre music? Can Drake ever fall off or is failing impossible for him?!

Lisen to Bodden’s previous comments below.

Casanova Tells The Story Of A$AP Rocky Having To Fight While Locked Up At Rikers Island (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Casanova is becoming one of the leading new voices emerging from New York City.

The Brooklyn native gained traction with his “Don’t Run” track, and he signed to Memphis Bleek’s Warehouse Music Group.

Casanova also made headlines when A$AP Rocky spoke about how the fellow New Yorker helped him during his 2-week stint in jail at Rikers Island as a teenager.

During a sit down with The Breakfast Club, Casanova gave his side of the Rikers story.

“He was in the bullpen, this was before he was A$AP. I just looked at him and he looked stressed,” recalled the Flatbush-bred artist. “I had my Air Max on and some Diesels. He was like, ‘Yo, where’d you get those sneakers. They took mine.’ I was like, ‘I’ve been through this like four times. How you doing? You alright?'”

Casanova went on to talk about giving Rocky advice on how to survive behind bars.

According to Cas, there’s an unwritten rule at Rikers that causes inmates not to sit on the “iron horse” table or in another inmate’s chair.

“So I’m standing up eating my food, just looking at everybody. A$AP sits down. I say, ‘Get up. Don’t sit on that. Come on,'” explained the Be Safe Tho mixtape creator. “He got into an altercation over soup or something, and he was flexing. He was arguing with son.”

Casanova stated how Rocky was then surrounded by several men before he stepped up to block the 16-year-old from getting jumped.

“[I said,] ‘None of y’all not touching him. He’s gonna go in there and have a fight,” said the rhymer. “He goes out. He put in work… He won. That’s how I knew I could f-ck with him after that.”

The two East Coast rappers re-connected years later after A$AP Rocky became a chart-topping peformer.