Hoodrich rap artist Snypa linked up with rapper Benzino for the release of “I Love It.” The single is taken from Snypa’s “Trap Rock EP,” which is hosted by DJ Scream.
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K Camp’ Gives You “5 Minutes” Of Reality With 2 Chainz In New Video
Photo Credit: Gunner Stahl, courtesy of Interscope Records
K Camp is back with a visual for his new track “5 Minutes,” directed by the The Motion Family. The video gives fans a glimpse of K Camp’s reality. With the help of beautiful women and two smooth rappers just about anything can happen in “5 Minutes.”
Production Crew The Heatmakerz Documentary Drops
The Heatmakerz just premiered their new documentary. In case you aren’t familiar, The Heatmakerz have laid down the sounds for The Diplomats, in addition to having their music featured on HBO’s “Entourage,” “Dope,”
“Ballers” and “How To Make It In America.” Check out the Bagdad episode if the documentary.
https://youtu.be/Vos9qZl9-OA
Jim Jones and A$AP Ferg Rep “Harlem” On New Song
Harlem’s Capo, Jim Jones linked up with A$AP Ferg to drop an ode to their hometown of “Harlem.”
http://www.audiomack.com/song/empire-distribution/harlem-3
Gucci Mane Performs For The First Time Out Of Prison
(AllHipHop News) These last couple of weeks have been great to Gucci Mane.
Not only was the Atlanta rapper released from prison early, just in time for Memorial Day weekend, but his first single “First Day Out Tha Feds” was premiered on Breakfast Club.
He’s also worked with Kanye West and almost everyone from G.O.O.D Music to drop the first single off of the label’s Cruel Summer LP.
Last night, Guwop finally performed for the first time following his release from prison, and received nothing but love in his hometown of Atlanta.
The set was Gucci’s first in several years, but he performed like he’s been doing it for the half-decade, with beloved Guwop songs like “Pillz” and “Lemonade.”
Gucci also performed his latest songs, including “First Day Out Tha Feds.”
Wale’s “Summer On Sunset” Is Filled With Gems
Check Out Wale’s new mixtape that just dropped, titled “Summer on Sunset.” The rapper linked with fellow DMV native DJ Quicksilva to drop 17 new tracks, with features from Ty$, Cam’ron, Raheem DeVaughn, Eric Bellinger and others.
Rapper Jay Z And Beyonce Are Looking To Cop A $93 Million Mansion
(AllHipHop News) Jay Z and Beyoncé’s relationship seems to be tighter than ever, despite all of the speculation about the rocky relationship after her album Lemonade dropped.
The couple are reportedly making plans to plunk down $93 million, for a brand-new mansion in Beverly Hills’ ultra exclusive Holmby Hills neighborhood.
According to Variety, the mansion sits on two acres of pristine property, custom-built for the superstars
The 38,000 square-foot mansion, will be constructed on a lot that once housed Barbra Streisand’s estate.
Once it’s completed, Jay Z and Beyoncé’s new estate will have 10 bedrooms, 20 bathrooms, a 5000 square-foot master bedroom, off street parking for 50 cars and a 10 car subterranean garage.
There’s more.
The estate will house an entertainment complex with a full sized professional movie theater, a beauty salon, a spa, an indoor waterfall, tennis courts, basketball courts and even their own private hiking trail.
If Jay Z and Beyoncé close the deal, it would definitely make up for the defeat they reportedly suffered in March, after they were outbid by Tom Ford for a different $50 million estate last month.
The listing agent for the house told Variety that Jay Z and Beyoncé had not yet closed on escrow, and therefore the house was currently still available for purchase, as the couple makes their final decision.
Producer Claims Dr. Dre Pimped Him For 50 Cent’s “P.I.M.P.” Track
(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent and Dr. Dre are the targets of a lawsuit from producer Brandon “Dirty Bird” Parrott, over their 2003 hit track “P.I.M.P.”
According to TMZ, Parrott sent 10 tracks to Dr. Dre in 2001, with hopes of landing placement with artists under the West coast legend’s tutelage at Aftermath.
According to Parrott, Dr. Dre admitted that he used portions of the producer’s track “BAMBA” in “P.I.M.P.”
Parrott alleges that Dr. Dre also stated that he was unaware that Parrott’s work would be included in the final edits of the track.
Parrott eventually agreed to a settlement deal of an undisclosed amount based on Dre’s claims that the unauthorized usage was a mistake.
However, Parrott recently gathered info that suggested the contrary, which has led him to further pursue legal matters in the situation.
“P.I.M.P.” was a hit single from 50 Cent’s 2003 debut release Get Rich Or Die Tryin.
The highly decorated album went on to go six times platinum according to the RIAA.
Is Tyga Biting Drake On “1 On 1”?
Tyga just can’t catch a break. People have been saying his new song “1 On 1” is not only wack, but it also seems to bite Drake’s style with “Controlla.” “1 on 1” shows Tyga in a different musical space with the vibe, sound, and singing and rapping. Tyga must’ve said if I can’t beat the Drake wave, I must join it. Tyga should’ve known Drake fans wouldn’t spare him. What are your thoughts? Are you feeling the song?
Cartoon Network & Google Collaboration Celebrate Creative Coding For Children
Photo via 135th St Agency & Google/Cartoon Network
Cartoon Network and co-host Google recently welcomed Made with Code, Mayor of East Point Jannquell Peters and Black Girls Code at Turner in Atlanta for a special event launching GIF: The Powerpuff Girls. The event and coding activity are part of the collaboration between the companies with a mission of combining their entertainment and tech expertise to bring the power of creative coding to kids in every community, at every income level and in every demographic group.
The event’s special guests, forty five teenage girls from Black Girls Code, were greeted by female executives from Cartoon Network and Google, including Christina Miller, president and general manager for Cartoon Network, Adult Swim and Boomerang; Katie Krentz, Senior Director, Comedy Animation Development, Cartoon Network; Lilyn Hester, Public Affairs Manager for Google; Google Engineer Monica Renneke; and Mayor Peters. Each woman reaffirmed the importance of coding as an essential language to fulfill your goals and dreams, and encouraged the girls to continue to explore their creativity through coding.
“This day is exactly why we at Cartoon Network committed ourselves to encouraging kids to explore coding and the intersection of creativity and technology. We know how important this is, and that is why we want to be part of the community who helps all kids learn the language of coding to build their futures – and frankly – all of our futures,” said Christina Miller, President and General Manager of Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, and Boomerang, during the event.
“GIF: The Powerpuff Girls,” a collaboration between Cartoon Network and Made with Code, is a free activity encouraging kids to use coding to create their own GIFs featuring Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup!
Too Short, Kwame, & Vivian Green Help Shanti Das Celebrate 25 Years In The Entertainment Business
Photo credit: Prince Williams/ ATL Pics
The June edition of ATL Live on the Park was a special celebration of perseverance, strength and love as Shanti “SHOESTRING” Das celebrated 25 years in the entertainment industry. The evening included special performances by emerging and seasoned artists Benjamin Brim, The YRS, and Pepsi’s Artist of the Month, Vivian Green. The night concluded with surprise performances by Hip Hop legends Too Short and Kwame. The June edition of ATL Live on the Park was sponsored by Gentleman Jack, Pepsi, ChooseATL, MAJIC 107.5 and Boom 102.9 and co-produced by Shanti Das and Marlon Nichols.
Before the evening started, event host Ed Lover paid a tribute to Muhammad Ali and the victims of the Orlando mass shooting with a moment of silence. Soon after, new artists Benjamin Brim and The YRS opened the show. Following their performance, Shanti’s closest friends, clients and music family including Usher, Donell Jones, T.I., Big Boi and Andre 3000 of Outkast, Sway Calloway and more paid homage to Das for her 25 years in the entertainment industry. After the video presentation, event hosts Devyne Stephens, Kawan ‘KP’ Prather, Dee Dee Hibbler, Phillana Williams, DJ Eddie F, Councilmembers Ceasar C. Mitchell and Kwanza Hall presented Das with an award commemorating her success in the industry. The group accredited Das as the driving force behind establishing the Hip Hop industry in the south.
Pepsi Artist of the Month, Vivian Green, set the stage on fire with a beautiful opening performance of “Fanatic” and a few other fan favorites. Known for her vocals, Green wowed the crowd with a performance of her newest singles, “Work” and “Get Right Back To My Baby”. During her performance Green paused to pay tribute to Shanti Das for her assistance in launching her career.
“Shanti was the product manager for my first two albums…She was there for me at my first photoshoot. Shanti took care of me and made sure no one took advantage of me… so thank you,” said Green
Rapper and longtime friend to Das, Too Short surprised the audience with a performance of old school hits, “Blow the Whistle” and “Shake that Monkey”. Just when guests thought the event was over, Rapper Kwame closed the show with a performance of “Only You”.
The season continues with the July edition of ATL Live on the Park on Tuesday, July 12, 2016. The July edition will include soul singer and actress on FOX hit television series Empire, V. Bozeman.
For additional information about ATL Live on the Park, please visit: www.atlliveonthepark.com. Congrats Shanti!
Common To Star In New TV Series “Black Samurai” Produced By Wu Tang Legend RZA
(AllHipHopNews) Common will be starring in a new show produced by legendary producer RZA entitled “Black Samurai.”
The show is currently still in development with hopes of landing a spot on a major network. After a network spot is locked in, the search of a writer and director is slated to begin.
According to reports from Variety, the TV series will be based on a series of books penned by author Marc Olden in 1974. The blaxploitation movie Black Samurai released in 1977 also referred to theses series of texts for inspiration.
The plot for the series is to be focused around the story of Robert Sand (Common) who is rescued by a Japanese samurai master and trained for seven years.
Sand endures intense racism in the military and even witnesses the murder of his teacher, and fellow fighters by terrorists, setting him on a bloody path of revenge.
Andre Gaines, Wu Films’ Mitchell Diggs and Diane Crafford are also set to executive produce the new show along with RZA.
Common is set to appear in the films “Suicide Squad” and “John Wick 2,” which are due for release August 5, 2016 and February 16, 2017 respectively.
PM Dawn’s Prince Be Dead From Kidney Disease
(AllHipHop News) PM Dawn’s well-recognized frontman Prince Be has died at the age of 46.
The singer, born Attrell Cordes, died from kidney disease at his home in New Jersey.
The “Set Adrift on Memory Bliss” was battling diabetes, according to Prince Be’s Facebook page.
PM Dawn’s “Set Adrift” went to #1 on the Pop charts in the United States in 1991, and the group returned to the charts with 1992’s song “I’d Die Without You,” which landed at #3.
50 Cent Smacks Kid For Reaching Into His Car
50 Cent does not play about his personal space! 50 was recently approached by a kid that apparently wanted to reach in his convertible and shake his hand. As the kid tried reaching in, the rapper quickly smacked his hand away. The altercation was caught by another individual who was passing by, and who also happened to want to interact with 50. After the camera man catches the incident, by chance, he moves away from 50’s vehicle. 50 has certainly checked people a time or two about his personal space. In April, he swung at a few fans for grabbing and touching him during a show. Was 50 wrong for his reaction here since it was a kid?
T.I.’s Stepdaughter Busted With Pistol At Atlanta Airport [PIC]
(AllHipHop News) Rapper T.I’s stepdaughter Zonnique Pullins, 20 was arrested Thursday evening at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport for attempting to pass a gun through security.
According to the New York Daily News, the TSA was able to spot the .380-caliber Ruger semi-automatic pistol along with a clip and five rounds in her purse, with the assistance of an x-ray machine.
Also, Pullins claimed to have a weapons permit, but lacked the paperwork to prove her claims.
These are the instructions for transporting firearms on a flight according to the TSA:
“You may transport unloaded firearms in a locked hard-sided container as checked baggage only. Declare the firearm and/or ammunition to the airline when checking your bag at the ticket counter.The container must completely secure the firearm from being accessed. Locked cases that can be easily opened are not permitted.”
The security organization then goes on to inform that all firearm parts, such as bolts and firing pins, clips and magazines are allowed to be transported in checked baggage, but are prohibited in carry-on baggage.
Pullins was arrested and booked for carrying a concealed weapon in an unauthorized area and was released from custody early this morning (June 17).
Pullins is the biological daughter of T.I.’s wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris and is a member of the girl group OMG.
Check out her mugshot courtesy of TMZ below.
Moka Blast Blasts His Way To The Front Of The Line
Nick Young Talks His Rap Career, Signing Up For Jay Z’s Tidal & Engagement To Iggy Azalea
(AllHipHop News) Nick Young may have missed out on the NBA playoffs this year, but the Los Angeles Lakers player has plenty to say about the current Finals match-up between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers.
The man also known as Swaggy P touched on the series during his interview with the Ballin’ Out podcast. Young was also asked about his turn as a rapper, his opinion of the Jay Z led Tidal streaming service, and his relationship with Australian rapper Iggy Azalea.
On his “rap career”:
I’ve been a rapper since I was born… before I could talk. It was just something to do in the neighborhood. I remember my brother used to hang the recorder from a shoestring hanging from the ceiling. We used to just be in there playing around, rapping. It’s nothing I took serious, but I think I could handle my own.
On Tidal:
Yeah, [I have a Tidal account,] but I got a lot of grief from it. My lady was like, “You’re just gonna sign up for Tidal for him. You didn’t want to do it for me.” I said, “Let me see what this Tidal’s all about. I’m not signing up for Tidal.” But I signed up when [Kanye West] dropped [The Life Of Pablo] album on Tidal… I don’t have Spotify… Tell Jay Z to holla at me.
On wedding plans with Iggy:
It’s coming along. It’s a little tough cause it’s a lot and it’s a lot of people that want to come. And it’s a lot of privacy you want to do with it. And she’s turned into this – what do you call it? Bridezilla or something like that?
All Def Digital Hosts Packed “Central Intelligence” Advance Screening In Los Angeles
The always hospitable and terminally cool folks at Russell Simmons’ All Def Digital network are all about inviting the famous and beautiful down for free drinks, live comedy and an advanced movie screening when it comes to being oh so LA. As such, it was only fitting that they made sure to make a real event out of last week’s early screening of the action comedy film “Central Intelligence” starring Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart.
See what the stars in attendance had to say about the film, the chemistry between Johnson and Hart, as well as their own surprisingly honest high school experiences in keeping with the old school anti-bullying vibe of the film, which opens national wide in theaters starting on Friday June 17, 2016:
Vic Mensa Discusses Orlando Shooting, Calls For Restrictions On Gun Purchases (VIDEO)
(AllHipHop News) Roc Nation rapper Vic Mensa has been on a mission to use his voice to bring awareness to social issues.
After showing support for Assata Shakur, taking part in the #JusticeForFlint fundraiser, and encouraging young people to register to vote, Mensa recently spoke with CNN about the mass killing in Orlando.
“The news about the Orlando tragedy just made me start thinking about how important it is that we take action in this election,” said Mensa.
The June 12 massacre at the Pulse nightclub left 50 people dead and over 50 others wounded. Politicians such as President Barack Obama and concerned citizens have called on more gun safety legislation in order to possibly decrease the number of mass shootings like the one in Orlando.
Mensa is one of the people in favor of pursuing some new policies on gun control. The There’s Alot Going On EP creator has faced backlash from gun rights advocates for some of his opinions about the matter.
“I’m not saying we should go and we should take away people’s guns. I’m not saying we should appeal the 2nd Amendment,” explained Mensa. “What I’m saying is that we need to be able to have far more restrictions put on who can purchase guns.”
Watch Vic Mensa’s interview below.
Nick Cannon Addresses “Divorce Papers” Mariah Diss Track
(AllHipHop News) Mariah Carey’s estranged husband Nick Cannon has addressed the drama surrounding the couple’s divorce in a new rap song.
The entertainer, who is currently the host of TV show America’s Got Talent, has taken aim at the tabloid chatter linked to his split from Mariah in new song “Divorce Papers,” explaining he wanted to express his irritation with the media.
“This was strictly a creative way for me to express my frustrations with the media, the naysayers, myself and ultimately with the voices in my head,” Nick told KarenCivil.com.
“One late night in my studio, after hearing the recent accusations against me and my character, I turned on my drum machine, found this amazing Willie Hutch sample, looped it, and went into the booth and let it all out. It felt great!”
Cannon, who has been accused of stalling divorce proceedings as his soon-to-be ex makes plans to wed her new fiance James Packer, added, “I’ve been sitting on the song for almost a week now because I was really torn on whether or not I should release it.
“The last thing I would ever want to do is add fuel to the fire, especially a fire that was fabricated by the press. But, ultimately I felt it was necessary to clear the air and set the record straight once and for all.”
Nick insists he and Mariah are “in a great place” and are “diligently moving things along so we both can continue to be happy”.
“I am happy for her and all her new endeavors, both personal ones and professional ones,” he stated. “I sincerely hope the media doesn’t once again try to manipulate my words or my purpose for releasing this song. As the world knows, I am an open book and I’m proud of that. When it comes to expressing myself, I take the fearless approach and that’s what I chose to do here.”
Meanwhile, Nick admitted he has been “reflecting” on his role as dad to Mariah’s twins as Father’s Day approaches on Sunday (19Jun16), and asks fans to “respect our process and remain patient and loving as me and my family aim for happiness”.
Cannon recently told news show Extra he was not stalling the divorce, adding, “Me and Mariah get along great, and it’s a process. Nobody is holding nothing up. Why would I hold it up? I want her to be happy… She is such a beautiful spirit.”