Grammy-nominated rapper, Remy Ma recently received a “Her Imports” makeover, while shooting a scene for the upcoming season of Love & Hip Hop.
Acclaimed hair stylist, Tym Wallace, gave the award winning rapper a new look featuring Her Imports extensions, while makeup artist, Renny Vasquez provided a flawless beat face.
Remy Ma was filmed for the episode last Wednesday (7/13).
Check out the lead single from Greg Street’s new “The Vault 2 Mixtape” via Kris Kelli and Nicki Minaj.
The new song “Queendom Come” is one of x banger’s on Greg Street’s second installment of “The Vault,” which was released earlier this month.
In addition to Kris Kelli and Nicki Minaj, “The Vault 2” features Yo Gotti, Gucci Mane, Big Krit, Akon, Young Dro, Big Gipp, Pastor Troy and others.
Take a listen:
Kevin Gates is never one to hold back or bite his tongue, but his recent comments on Instagram might get him so unwanted extra attention from the government.
Gates truly upset his fans last week by calling the Black Lives Matter movement BS, because he believed that people couldn’t protest with the movement with blacks killing blacks daily.
Gates says that you have to stand up against it all, and not pick and choose when you decide to get on the front lines. Although Kevin doesn’t seem to think those protesting, are handling the issues of police brutality correctly, he makes it crystal clear that he will kill an officer’s family if they violate his.
Gates reflected on Instagram after being asked how would he respond to a police officer causing harm to a member of his family, to which he replied saying,
“B-tch yo whole family gonna die instantly…. If a police search my daughter and put his finger in her p-ssy his whole family gonna die. A n-gga disrespect my son slap him, touch him, scratch him whatever yo family gonna die instantly.”
This is interesting, it sounds like he’s doing the same “hoopin’ and hollerin'” that he complained about others doing about incidents of injustice. What are your thoughts?
https://www.instagram.com/p/BH-Pe7xDXO5/
(AllHipHop News) Billboard recently caught up with Hip-Hop legend and political activist Chuck D. of Public Enemy/Prophets Of Rage, to get his thoughts on the growing tension between citizens and law enforcement nationwide.
On July 5 Alton Sterling was murdered by police in Baton Rouge under very questionable circumstances, followed by the controversial murder of Minnesota resident Philando Castile the next day, which was streamed in real time on Facebook Live.
This prompted some bold citizens to take matters into their own hands with retaliatory slayings of law enforcemen at a Black Lives Matter protest in Dallas, and again in Baton Rouge.
“WTF. That was my first reaction. I mean, do you have the words for things like that? I had no words [in regards to Alton Sterling]. I still have no words for it,” Chuck D. said. “And they went and covered that woman’s boyfriend Philando Castile that just got killed — I was even more silent. And then I totally had no words for what happened in Dallas…,” chimes Chuck D when asked of his initial reaction to the growing controversies.
He also had some choice words for media giants and their irresponsibility in tying Professor Griff to Dallas shooter Micah Xavier Johnson.
“We’re in the era where a picture tells you a thousand words, but now we got a thousand pictures and it doesn’t do that,” Chuck D. snapped. “You got a thousand pictures per person out there in the world. I just thought that was lazy low-fi journalism.”
According to the outspoken legend he wishes to see media improve by having the discipline to stick to the facts in their reporting regardless of the bottom line.
Chuck D. also recommended Cynthia McKinney or community organizer Rosa Clemente as presidential candidates to combat the current unrest and stated that he only views Hilary Clinton as the lesser of two evils in campaign against Trump.
(AllHipHop News) This year has crossed its halfway point, so Business Insider took a look at which music acts dominated the Pandora streaming platform.
The publication listed the most frequently added “artists stations” on Pandora in every state. Drake was crown the king of streaming in over 35 states.
The YMCMB representative was followed by Kevin Gates and Eminem with 5 states each. Fetty Wap topped the tally in 2 states.
Drake’s Views has been a streaming juggernaut. The album has spent 10 weeks at #1 based on mostly streaming totals.
(AllHipHop News) KRS-One found himself catching heat from critics after the rap legend defended Afrika Bambaataa while the “Planet Rock” performer was in the midst of child molestation allegations.
Rather than backing off his support, KRS doubled down on his views about the situation during a Q&A in Birmingham, England.
“When you’re talking about Afrika Bambaataa, first of all, you’re talking about the person who invented Hip Hop, not participated in it,” said KRS-One. “There was no Hip Hop before Afrika Bambaataa. Let’s start there. So anyone who has a problem with Afrika Bambaataa should quit Hip Hop.”
The Bronx-born emcee went on to speak about the men that have accused Bambaataa of sexual abuse, and he argued some members of the Hip Hop community should never be publicly attacked.
“As I wrote in my statement, I hope for healing for everyone involved. First, for those who are accusing Afrika Bambaataa – accusing. No evidence, no convictions,” stated KRS. “Okay, but we will at least give you the benefit of the doubt. You made these accusations against Afrika Bambaataa. Okay, no problem. Bam, deal with that.”
He added, “Some of us are infallible. Some of us are going to have to be untouchable or our entire culture is going to fall.”
Watch KRS-One’s Q&A below.
(AllHipHop News) Houston rappers Slim Thug, Paul Wall, Willie D and others recently met with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner to discuss solutions to inner city violence.
According to CW39, the rappers have opened accounts at Unity Bank in the Third Ward to stimulate economic development as a first step in improving conditions of the community.
Geto Boys alum Willie D stated that the goal of the group is to stop the violence and also “create an atmosphere of respect instead of discontent with our law enforcement.”
Willie D then continued: “You know, it’s very important that people understand that when we say Black Lives matter, we’re not saying that Blue Lives do not matter.”
Mayor Turner believes that it is very important for the artists to become involved because many in the community have lost hope for the future.
“There a lot of people in our city that have lost hope and people are feeling helpless,” Mayor Turner said. “People in many ways are feeling disrespected, and these individuals here- these artists- they have collectively more power than I do.”
At the end of the day Paul Wall just wants to make a difference no matter how big or small.
“Even if we save just one life it was a success.”
Although Future has remained a little quiet lately as he gears up for the Summer Sixteen Tour, a new song “Paparazzi (Dab)” recently leaked online.
“Paparazzi (Dab)” was originally previewed in Mike Will Made It’s “Drink On Us” video that featured Swae Lee & Future.
Since the track leaked, there have been mixed reviews on social media.
Many believe the song isn’t living up to the hype originally created by the snippet found in Mike Will’s song.
The song actually made some eager to hear more new collaborative music from Future & Mike. Remember, the original snippet was intended to get people hype about their joint ‘Ape S###’ project.
Future recently took to Twitter, to explain that the track leaked and it really isn’t the wave he’s currently on. He also says it wasn’t a record he would’ve done for himself.
What are your thoughts? Were you feeling it?
No disrespect to anyone jus not a record I would've did for myself…
— FUTURE/FREEBANDZ (@1future) July 18, 2016
Jus letting my fans know we ain't on that wave at all…Forever or NEVER project ET type s### #summer16
— FUTURE/FREEBANDZ (@1future) July 18, 2016
Song leaked today called paparazzi(dab) I did it as a reference phuckin around a year ago,the fact I'm saying dab in chorus I hate it
— FUTURE/FREEBANDZ (@1future) July 18, 2016
(AllHipHop News) Travis Scott joins Drake, Future, DJ Khaled, and other rap stars on the list of Apple Music partners.
The Houston native discussed the new deal with DJ Whoo Kid.
“I just did my partnership with Apple Music,” said Scott. “[Apple Music’s head of content] Larry [Jackson]’s f-cking amazing. That dude, he believes,” “He’s always talked to me when I was like beginning off. He always gave me that advice. You know, just to figure out where I’m going. So, I’m glad he’s down to take this trip with the kid and with this album. It’s super good.”
Listen to Travis Scott’s interview below.
Marvelous Mag just released another single from an upcoming collaborative project with rapper Shabaam Sahdeeq.
The veteran joins Marvelous Mag on a new album titled God’s Coins and “Maneuver” is the debut single from the project.
Take a listen:
(AllHipHop News) Ty Dolla $ign and Pusha T are set to rock the mic for a cause with their #SchoolsNotPrisons tour.
According to The Seattle Times, the tour is set to begin August 6 in Sacramento and will also land in six other cities in the state of California.
The community conscious event aims to raise awareness about the costs of incarceration and encourage youth to inspire change in the system through political engagement and peaceful activism.
According to Californians for Safety and Justice, the state has constructed 22 new prisons and increased corrections spending by 1,500 percent since 1980.
Other artists slated to make an appearance on the tour are latin singer and songwriter Ceci Bastida, latin band La Santa Cecilia, Maryland singer Gallant, and The Fugees’ John Forte.
This is not the first time that Pusha T and Ty Dolla $ign have collaborated on a project, as the two were recently featured together on the DJ Drama track “Boyz In The Hood” along with Meek Mill.
Blac Youngsta just dropped a new single with Rich Homie Quan, titled “Beat It.”
Does Rich Homie deliver enough heat on the track to erase the memory of his recent flub of Biggie’s lyrics at the BET Awards?
Judge for yourself:
http://www.audiomack.com/song/bottomfeedermusic/beat-it
Word on the street is T.I. and Tiny’s “Family Hustle” is in danger of splitting up. This isn’t the first time fans have heard there is trouble in paradise for the couple. According to TheJasmineBrand, the couple has in fact separated. Their sources report,
“They’ve separated again. It’s sad because they just had a daughter, but Tiny has had enough of their relationship. She’s even moved out.”
According to their source, Tiny has moved out to another home where she is staying. Apparently only their close family members are aware of all that’s going on.
T.I. and Tiny are trying to keep their image and perception together as a new season of their show ‘T.I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle’ has aired.
It is unclear why the two have allegedly decided to separate, but apparently it’s was all Tiny’s idea.
Like the Smiths, Tiny & T.I. have been rumored to be in an open relationship for a while.
Could Tiny have gotten tired of the alleged side chicks and the alleged threesomes. They appear to have a beautifully blended family, and have worked through their differences over the years. They will probably reconcile!
Compton rapper Raymeo hopes to be the next to blow from the famous city, with the release of his upcoming EP, “Let Us Live.”
The Nexx Level Ent. rapper has a new song with Game titled “Two Sides.”
Raymeo’s EP Let Us Live is slated to drop August 28th.
Rapper Common was spotted jetting out of LAX in route to Durban, South Africa, for the 21st International AIDS Conference.
Common and Queen Latifah were part of a march and parade that drew almost 7,000 people as part of the “Keep The Promise” events taking place all week.
Common and Queen Latifah are hoping to increase HIV treatment awareness and raise money for prevention funding.
It's nothing like being home at the real "crib". #AFRICA pic.twitter.com/8qKYec8uBo
— COMMON (@common) July 18, 2016
(AllHipHop News) Taye Diggs has been cast in a recurring role on hit drama “Empire.”
The former “Private Practice” star is joining the Hip-Hop centered series as a “New York councilman with a Harvard law degree and a wealthy family background.”
“Empire” star Taraji P. Henson joked about his casting, telling Entertainment Weekly she is responsible for booking him on the show.
“I requested Taye Diggs you know,” the actress said. “Taye Diggs you owe me a Chanel bag! Okay whoever I get a job for on Empire, you owe me a Chanel bag.”
Taraji, who just landed a second Emmy nomination for her role as Cookie Lyon on the series, gave a few cryptic details on Taye’s character, revealing,
“Well, he’s sexy and he’s a smart politician. That’s all I know right now. And he loves him some cookies. And I hear he has, supposedly a very famous mother but I’m not sure… I’m not gonna start that rumor.”
In addition to Taye, rappers French Montana and Birdman are also slated to make cameos on the upcoming third season of “Empire.”
2 Chainz checks in with a new episode of GQ’s “Most Expensivest S##t.”
In this episode, 2 Chainz links with Corey Shapiro, who founded Vintage Frames.
2 Chainz, who is known for his love of sunglasses, looks at a pair worth $48,000 bucks!!
Another day, another rapper and his baby mama drama! A crazy amount of drama has unfolded between Young Thug and one of his baby mama’s on social media.
Thug’s baby mama decided to blast Thugger for skipping out on their child’s birthday party, and then all hell broke loose.
Thug’s baby mama accused him of being an unfit father to which, he replied pointing out several ways in which he claims she was an unfit mother.
“The whole house smell like p### but I’m unfit ??? My son chain broke and u put a safety pin on it but I’m unfit??”
“Don’t ever try to embarrass me to the public junky hoe… ME OR QUAN DONT WANT CHA!!” tweeted Thug.
The mother really upset Thug when he was served with a warrant for child abandonment for allegedly failing to provide either adequate clothing and shelter or food.
Thug claims that he pays $4K in child support for both of his kids by her, so there is no way he is abandoning his children.
In the past Thugger expressed that he wanted full custody of all of his children because he could provide a better life for them.
He also stated that he wouldn’t visit some of his children because their mother’s still lived in the hood; he would only see them when they visited him at his home.
Young Thug is fed up with his baby mama! Check out Thug’s tweets below. Ladies and gents, be careful who you have kids with!
I don't have to prove u wrong bum… Taylor swift just showed that hoes like y'all type lie!! 😊
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) July 19, 2016
😭😂 I no u do!! pic.twitter.com/9Qbjk8JRYb
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) July 19, 2016
My kids don't want for nun junky bum as hoe… And I don't want u baby.. Ur ugly and stinky- the opposite of my b####
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) July 18, 2016
I pay 4K a month for my 2 kids by u bum…. But u sent a letter to my house for a child abandonment warrant!!!
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) July 18, 2016
Don't ever try to embarrass me to the public junky hoe… ME OR QUAN DONT WANT CHA!!
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) July 18, 2016
B#### don't play with me bum..
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) July 18, 2016
U bring my kids to see me with s##### pampers on and no chaging clothes but I'm unfit!!!
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) July 18, 2016
My son chain broke and u put a safety pin on it but I'm unfit??
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) July 18, 2016
Your lil sis still p### In the bed and she's 23…. Your house is empty but u make money?? B#### the only income u got came from ME!!!
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) July 18, 2016
The whole house smell like p### but I'm unfit ???
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) July 18, 2016
So u would u have 2 kids if u felt like this??? 😭😂
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) July 18, 2016
(AllHipHop News) The legendary Hip Hop collective known as the Dungeon Family is set to reassemble at this year’s ONE Musicfest in Atlanta.
Big Boi, Goodie Mob, Killer Mike, Organized Noize, and the rest of the crew will be present at Lakewood Amphitheatre later this summer.
But what about extended Dungeon Family tree members such as Future, Joi, and Slimm Calhoun? And will OutKast’s Andre 3000 make a rare appearance on the stage that night?
AllHipHop.com spoke with ONE Musicfest founder Jason Carter about the forthcoming event. The marketing and advertising professional warns fans not to be absent on September 10.
“Let me just say this, if you were to ask The Dungeon Family and Organized Noize, they would say, ‘You just got to show up. You got to be there. You don’t want to miss it,'” states Carter when asked if Andre 3K will be part of the reunion.
He goes on to discuss how the Dungeon Family’s connection to various artists could lead to some other big names showing up during the ATL squad’s ONE Musicfest set.
“You know how people play ‘Six Degrees of Separation’ with Kevin Bacon? You can literally do that with the Dungeon Family and connect them with almost every A-list artist,” Carter adds. “Even beyond the nucleus of Dungeon Family and Organized Noize, there’s a lot of other folks that are excited about this happening that may show up. They have a lot of production underneath their belts, so it’s going to be a few surprises.”
The 2016 ONE Musicfest is scheduled for Saturday, September 10 at Atlanta’s Lakewood Amphitheatre. For more information visit www.onemusicfest.com.
Read Jason Carter’s full AllHipHop.com interview here.
Snoop Dogg picks up Wiz Khalifa and the two smoke some good Kush before they embark on a road trip in the new “High Road Summer Tour” video courtesy of MerryJane.com.
The weed is so good the pair travel to Paris, Egypt and even the moon in this hilarious clip, which serves as promotion for Wiz and Snoop’s upcoming “The High Road” tour.
Snoop and Wiz will visit over 30 cities across North America with support from Kevin Gates, Jhene Aiko, Casey Veggies and DJ Drama.