Rich Homie Quan Explains Flubbing Biggie Lyrics At Hip Hop Honors (AUDIO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsJuly 14, 2016

(AllHipHop News) He had already apologized for his poor performance at VH1’s Hip Hop Honors awards show, but Rich Homie Quan felt the need to address the situation further.

The 26-year-old rapper spoke with V-103 about his major mistake while attempting to rap The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Get Money” verse.

“I knew it by heart,” said Quan. “I told them I didn’t know all the words, and the words were supposed to be on the teleprompter. They wasn’t there.”

According to RHQ, he found out he was set to join the Lil Kim tribute the day before, but he did rehearse two times before that night.

The Rich As In Spirit album creator also told The Ryan Cameron Morning Show that he grew up in Atlanta, so he only knew the words to Biggie’s “Juicy.”

Listen to Rich Homie Quan’s interview.

Foxy Brown Blasts VH1 For Being Excluded From ‘Hip Hop Honors’

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsJuly 14, 2016

Visibly missing from VH1’s recent Hip Hop Honors special were female emcees Foxy Brown and Lauryn Hill.

After many fans complained about Foxy’s omission from the honoree lineup, Foxy finally took to her Instagram account to speak out.

“And Be Clear Guys, This Is ONLY Being Granted A “Caption” Due To The Overwhelming Outcry From Fans Everywhere! I Awoke This Morning, To Our Fans Across The World’s TRENDING Outrage At (Reality Show Network) @Vh1 Non-Inclusion Of LAURYN HILL & FOXY BROWN. I’d prefer being held to a much higher standard in my walk. Therefore, Humbly Speaking The CALIBER Of HONOR I’d Aspire To Are Those “UPPER ECHELON”. After All Guys This Is VH1! Truthfully, the only accolade that truly matters to me is of the most high.”

Although fans were losing sleep over her snub, Foxy let it be known that it’s only VH1, and she would prefer being held to a much higher standard.

While this comes as Foxy’s response, we bet if VH1 reached out to her to be honored this time around, she would’ve been all for it.

It seems like they definitely would’ve honored Foxy & Lauryn this round since quite a few were honored, but they can also honor them at a later Hip Hop Honors special. What are your thoughts?

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Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival Featuring Nas, Fabolous & More To Live Stream On Tidal

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: EventsJuly 14, 2016

(AllHipHop News) The Tidal entertainment platform is partnering with the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival to live stream the Main Stage at the Finale Concert.

The list of performers for that date includes Nas, Fabolous, Talib Kweli, and Rapsody.

“We are excited to be working with Tidal once again this year. Their support of the Festival has helped produce a superior experience. Additionally, the success of their streaming service has also served as a source of motivation for our own mission,” says Wes Jackson, Executive Director, The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival. “The addition of the live stream of the Finale Concert will allow us to take our advocacy of the Hip-Hop culture further and wider than before. It’s going to be great. Can’t wait.”

BHHF’s Finale Concert is scheduled for July 16. Tidal subscribers will be granted expedited entry into Brooklyn Bridge Park for the show on Saturday as well as special access to the Tidal Lounge.

Tidal is also sponsoring its own Second Stage at St. Ann’s Warehouse featuring MeloX, OSHUN, MoRuf and Maségo.

A limited number of tickets are being given away to Tidal members by entering to win at tidalxbkhhf.splashthat.com.

Watch Chance The Rapper’s Touching Song Dedication To Muhammad Ali

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: NewsJuly 14, 2016

(AllHipHop News) The 2016 ESPYs had a number of epic moments at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Wednesday night. Attendees were blessed with a new song by Chance The Rapper who delivered a brand new song that has never been heard before. Chance actually closed the three-hour show with a dedication to the late boxing legend Muhammad Ali. The Chicago rapper was assisted by Peter Cottontale, Teddy Jackson, Jamila Woods, and Donnie Trumpet.

Check out the performance below.

Faith Evans Arrives At LAX With A BUNCH Of Luggage!!

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: PixJuly 13, 2016

Faith Evans recently breezed into LAX, after spending some time in New York for VH1’s “Hip Hop Honors: All Hail The Queen” celebration.

From the looks of things, Faith know how to make an entrance and wanted everyone to know it was really her!

Check out some photos of Faith and all of her luggage!! Gotta be prepared when traveling!!

Faith Evans arriving at LAX Photo Credit: WENN

Kent Jones Enlists Pitbull and Lil Wayne For “Don’t Mind” Remix

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: MusicJuly 13, 2016

DJ Khaled’s artist Kent Jones already had a hit on his hands with the song “Don’t Mind.”

So what does he do? Follows it up with a remix featuring two of Miami’s biggest star residents, Lil Wayne and Pitbull.

The fellas trade verses on the new song, which will no doubt give “Don’t Mind” an extended run on radio throughout the rest of the summer.

Take a listen to “Don’t Mind” below and weigh in on the comment section.

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Young Buck Defends Call For Violence Against Police In Controversial Song [VIDEO]

By: G.Avant (@G_Avant)Category: NewsJuly 13, 2016

(AllHipHop News) TMZ recently caught up with Young Buck to discuss his new controversial track “The Get Back.”

The song addresses the recent outbreak of police violence nationwide and advocates for the citizens to defend themselves at all costs and exact revenge.

During the interview, Young Buck was staunchly questioned by TMZ’s crew, while standing steadfast on his beliefs that the violence from law enforcement needs to be met with equally violent resistance.

“At the end of the day its like this, I didn’t even make it to TMZ Live until an innocent life was taken, sometimes you have to fight fire with fire,” Young Buck said.

The rapper did offer his condolences to the law enforcement officers murdered in the Dallas attack, but also stated that he believes the citizens have a right to protect their own lives, as he’s been a victim of police brutality himself in the past.

“I bear my own bruises from police brutality, I go through these things on a day to day struggle so my rage is fueled from a whole different can of fire,” stated Young Buck when asked about Snoop Dogg and The Game’s peaceful protest.

Young Buck’s track “The Get Back” features incendiary lyrics such as, ” Make these n****s load up and go kill a cop right now.”

Check out the rapper’s appearance on TMZ and the controversial track below.

New Marvin Gaye Documentary Backed By Family

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: NewsJuly 13, 2016

(AllHipHop News) A new documentary about the life of soul man Marvin Gaye is in the works after becoming the first film approved by his family.

Bosses at Noah Media Group and Greenlight production companies are developing the movie, “Marvin, What’s Going On?” – a nod to the soul legend’s iconic 1971 album, What’s Going On?

And the filmmakers have the blessing of the late great Marvin’s family, including former wife Janis Gaye, and his children Nona, Marvin III and Frankie Gaye, who recently scored a court victory over Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams after claiming their song “Blurred Lines” ripped off their father’s 1977 hit “Got To Give It Up.”

Marvin’s kids are singing the praises of the project in a statement that reads: “We would like to express our excitement about the upcoming documentary feature film about our father and the creation of his amazing What’s Going On album. We are proud that his relevance remains intact, and we look forward to being a part of this cinematic journey.

“Our father was complex, but we are confident that with Noah Media Group’s attention to detail and their dedication to the truth, the positive, inspirational and aspirational aspects of his life will be handled and shared with the world in a way never seen before.”

The documentary will be filmed on location in Los Angeles, Gaye’s hometown of Washington, D.C., and Detroit, Michigan, the epicenter of the legendary Motown label, where the soul legend recorded the What’s Going On album.

Filmmakers insist the movie will be “the defining portrait of this visionary artist and his impeccable album” which “challenged America and the world to self-reflect, going on to inspire a generation of artists and music lovers.”

Rapper Pitbull On Donald Trump: “You Have To Respect Certain Things About Him” [POLL]

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: NewsJuly 13, 2016

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Pitbull has expressed admiration for Republican front runner Donald Trump in a new interview with Vanity Fair.

The article, which is featured in the August 2016 edition, features a lengthy interview with Pitbull about his ultra successful career.

The rapper has sold over 70 million singles, moved more than 67 million downloads and has performed all over the world.

While he’s on the road promoting his new album Climate Change, something Donald Trump actually denies, Pitbull talked about the time he had a sit down with the Republican’s Presidential nominee, in West Palm Beach.

“I actually met with Trump,” Pitbull told Vanity Fair. “He flew [me] in his helicopter over to his resort in West Palm Beach. I like to sit down with people and see what they’ve got going on, and if there’s anybody that’s fallen down and got back up . . . with all the bankruptcies he’s been through—well, you have to respect certain things about him.”

At the time of the interview, Pitbull refused to endorse either party’s choice for President.

Pitbull was quick to distance himself from Donald Trump’s controversial ideology, including his infamous statement about Mexicans and his policy towards immigration.

“I don’t think he knew what he was talking about [when he said those things about Mexicans], and there’s nothing he won’t say to have the limelight,” Pitbull told Vanity Fair. “The more outlandish [it is], the more they put it on television.”

Check out the full article here.

Spark Dawg Has A Message On “Life Lies”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: MusicJuly 13, 2016

Rapper Spark Dawg dropped a song called “Life Lies” to weigh in on the state of America and the latest round of police brutality and violence.

Spark Dawg sampled Donald Trump on “Life Lies” and proceeds to deliver a poignant verse.

Spark Dawg explained his motivations.

“I wasn’t even planning on releasing this song any time soon,” Spark Dawg explained to AllHipHop.com. “I was saving this powerful and personal record for the release of my album but after all the injustices our people have been subjected to with the murders of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling, I felt compelled to leak this song called “LIFE LIES” asap with NO WARNING or NO PROMO.”

Jeezy, 2 Chainz and David Banner Get Political During Town Hall On Police Brutality

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: NewsJuly 13, 2016

(AllHipHop News) Rappers Young Jeezy, 2 Chainz and David Banner were among the hundreds of people who attended the “Strategy For Change” discussion earlier this week.

The town hall style discussion took place at the House of Hope church in Decatur.

Atlanta resident Jeezy didn’t mince his words on the panel, especially since Atlanta has been the scene of some of the largest protests following the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philandro Castile.

“We’re getting a chance to really see what these people have been doing to our people since the beginning,” Jeezy said.

Rapper 2 Chainz stressed financial literacy and entrepreneurship.

“The white bank is not going to give us a loan. We need to open up more black banks,” 2 Chainz told the audience.

In addition to the Hip-Hop stars, other panelists included Dr. Bernice King, Rickey Smiley and Lyfe Jennings.

Dizzy Wright Takes On Injustice On “They Know Why”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: MusicJuly 13, 2016

Rapper Dizzy Wright is making a statement about the violence that has recently been plaguing the nation.

The rapper discusses institutionalized racism in the new song “They Know Why.”

The recently recorded song addresses the murders of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, and the black experience in general, in the United States.

“All I’m saying is our anger comes from a different place and I pray the world can understand that this country has always worked against us so responding with violence seems like the only way but it’s not and it’s up to the positive people in the world to spread that love,” Dizzy Wright
said.

The one-off track comes on the heels of his most recently released album, 702 EP.

Memphis Bleek Files For Bankruptcy

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: NewsJuly 13, 2016

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Memphis Bleek has reportedly filed for bankruptcy.

The “Is That Your Chick?” star, real name Malik Cox, reportedly lodged the legal papers in U.S. Federal Court in New Jersey in March.

In the filings, Memphis reportedly states his assets total $274,200, but his liabilities stand at $385,000.

According to Bossip.com, the 38-year-old owes $335,000 on his Keyport home, but it is only worth $250,000.

He also still owes $24,000 on his Chevrolet Impala, but its worth is listed at $14,000. He also has to pay $9,000 to officials at America’s Internal Revenue Service and $13,000 to Monmouth County Superior Court.

He has listed wedding rings, clothes and other household items as assets, reporting he only has $100 in cash to his name and his ownership of Get Low Touring is worth nothing.

He reportedly brings in $6,000 -per-month in total income, but pays $5,400 in bills and expenses.

The bankruptcy is currently pending and Jay Z’s former protege is reportedly working out a plan with his creditors.

Memphis Bleek has experienced financial issues in the past – in 2007, he was reportedly hit with a federal tax lien for $37,750 , but he subsequently settled it.

EXCLUSIVE: Naughty By Nature Talks Females In Hip Hop (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsJuly 13, 2016

(AllHipHop News) The queens of Hip Hop were celebrated at VH1’s Hip Hop Honors 2016.

The showcase paid tribute to Salt-N-Pepa, Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, and Lil Kim.

Grammy-winning group Naughty By Nature hit the stage at Hip Hop Honors to perform “Hip Hop Hooray.”

Before the New Jersey representatives led the crowd in rapping the early 90’s####, the trio connected with Seleah Simone on the red carpet.

“It’s a long time coming for all these females in Hip Hop,” said Vin Rock. “Females been going through hell since Hip Hop began, so it’s incredible to see them honored in one big lump sum.”

Watch Naughty By Nature’s interview below.

Songs By Drake, Rihanna & Desiigner Collect The Most Streams Mid-Year 2016

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsJuly 13, 2016

(AllHipHop News) Consumers are definitely leaning towards on-demand services such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal for their listening pleasures (up 97.4% from last year).

The first half of 2016 has seen several music stars draw in big numbers from streaming.

According to Billboard, songs by Drake, Rihanna, and Desiigner top the mid-year count for most audio streaming. Drizzy’s “One Dance” featuring WizKid and Kyla is #1 with 286,396,000 streams.

The Toronto rhymer is also at #2 thanks to his contribution to Rihanna’s “Work” which totaled 249,625,000 streams.

RiRi is followed by Desiigner at #3. The Brooklyn native’s “Panda” collected 197,997,000 streams.

“Panda” also managed to grabbed the top spot on the list of mid-year video streams. The song’s visuals racked up 269,382,000 streams. “Work” came in second with 261,829,000 streams.

Check out the list of Top 5 audio streams, video stream, and combined streams for mid-year 2016 below.

Mid-Year Audio Streams
1. Drake featuring WizKid & Kyla – “One Dance” (286,396,000)
2. Rihanna featuring Drake – “Work” (249,625,000)
3. Desiigner – “Panda” (197,997,000)
4. G-Eazy & BeBe Rexha – “Me, Myself & I” (180,962,000)
5. Zayn – “Pillowtalk” (169,634,000)

Mid-Year Video Streams
1. Desiigner – “Panda” (269,382,000)
2. Rihanna featuring Drake – “Work” (261,829,000)
3. Justin Bieber – “Sorry” (179,753,000)
4. Silento – “Watch Me” (152,687,000)
5. Justin Bieber -“Love Yourself” (141,833,000)

Mid-Year Song Streams (Audio and Video Combined)
1. Rihanna featuring Drake – “Work” (511,454,000)
2. Desiigner – “Panda” (467,379,000)
3. Justin Bieber -“Sorry” (325,235,000)
4. Drake featuring WizKid & Kyla – “One Dance” (308,826,000)
5. Justin Bieber – “Love Yourself” (296,890,000)

Gucci Mane & Bangladesh Are Back In The Studio Together!

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsJuly 13, 2016

As Gucci fans prepare for the release of his forthcoming album ‘Everybody Looking’, he and producer Bangladesh revealed that they have been in the studio cooking up new music.

Even though Gucci’s album is set to drop on July 22nd, there may still be time for Bangladesh to add on a few new additions.

Gucci & Bang could actually be preparing for the music Gucci plans on releasing after the album. Gucci says,

“Yall see me and Bangladesh in the studio. I would be scared too. I would be f-cking scared too. You know we making a hit. Guaranteed banger.”

Do you think Gucci will take over the summer?

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Seattle Rapper XP Talks Macklemore, New Album “Chasing Grace”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: MusicJuly 13, 2016

Seattle emcee XP is preparing to release his third solo album Chasing Grace. The new LP will feature guest apperanances from Prince Po and Aesop
Rock.

Chasing Grace is the third album from the Washington native, which shows XP transforming from a child in 21st century America, which leads to burning questioning about his own religion and the broader world around him.

XP cut his teeth touring around the world with close confidant, Macklemore, who featured XP on three songs from his 2005 album The Language of My World.

“There are a lot of haters out there,” XP said. “But I’m forever grateful for all the opportunity he’s given me and I highly respect his talents. It’s just people expect that I have it easy or I didn’t work to get where I
am.”

Production on Chasing Grace, which is due in stores August 19, is handled by Ryan Lewis, Bean1 and Smokem2D6.

Eric Garner’s Family Protests Police Killings On New Song “I Can’t Breathe”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: MusicJuly 13, 2016

(AllHipHop News) The family of Eric Garner continues to protest his death as well as others at the hands of police officers, in a new song titled “I Can’t Breathe.”

Eric Garner was killed by officer Daniel Pantaleo, who suffocated him with an illegal chokehold on July 17th, 2014.

In December of 2014, a grand jury refused to indict Pantaleo.

Eric Garner’s sister Elisha and his brother Steven Flagg recorded the songs on the heels of the deaths of two more black men at the hands of white police officers.

Alton Sterling was shot by an officer during a struggle in Baton Rouge and less than 24 hours later, police killed Philando Castile as he sat in the passenger side of a car with his girlfriend and his four-year-old daughter in tow.

The shootings motivated Garner’s family to release the new song and it isn’t the first time.

In January 2015, his daughter Erica released a song called “This Ends Today.”

[ALSO READ: New York City Settles Eric Garner Case For $5.9 Million]

Eric Garner’s brother Steven Flagg also served as the producer of “This Ends Today,” which delivered a strong message to the grand jury which exonerated Pantaleo.

“The grand jury lost their minds/it’s time for an appeal/If Eric was family they would know how it feels,” rapped Flagg.

Check out “I Can’t Breathe” below and weigh in:

Cardi B. Talks New Single “What A Girl Likes”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: MusicJuly 13, 2016

Reality star turned rapper Cardi B has just delivered her first official single “What A Girl Likes” from her upcoming EP UnderEstimated.

The catchy single was written by Cardi and produced by @JWhiteDidIt with the intention of becoming a new anthem for the ladies.

“I wanted to give my ladies an anthem that would motivate them to ‘turn up’ as well as to get that bread,” Carid B. told AllHipHop.com.

Cardi B. is currently out on the road on an 11-city national tour which is hosted by comedian Just Vlad.
Other performers on the all-age tour include SwiftonDemand, Josh X and Cash Flow Harlem.

For tour cities and dates go to UnderEstimatedTours.com.

New Singer Jindai Brings A Cosmic New Art With Revolutionary Roots

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: AlternativesJuly 13, 2016

Jindai is a true child of the cosmos. Her otherworldliness stems from a hodge-podge of seemingly opposite forces. Her father is heralded playwright / film maker /Black Panther Jamal Joseph. Her mother Joyce Walker, a model, was the first Black woman to grace the cover of Seventeen magazine in 1972 – with an afro. On top of it all, Jindai is a graduate of Columbia University with a degree in Philosophy. And her godmother is Afeni Shakur.

All of these things and more make Jindai what she is. And then there is star dust. It was Sister Afeni that offered Jindai her first songwriting deal at the tender age of 12 years old. The Harlem native was a singer in I.M.P.A.C.T., a group of youth activist that are immersed in the arts. She’s already performed at the Apollo, the Oscars and even prisons. Her style as a producer/songwriter/singer is genre-bending at its finest as she blends a weighty themes of sex, the spiritual and intellectual over tracks that are rolled up into R&B,electronic and indie sounds? Jindai, as a cosmic entity, may just go supernova if all the galactic gas and dust continue to form in this way. AllHipHop’s Chuck Creekmur talked to the young singer in this thought-provoking conversation piece.

Check out our interview with this budding star, Jindai: