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Meek Mill Ends House Arrest Sentence On Stage At Beyonce Show In Philly

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Meek Mill celebrated the end of his house arrest sentence by joining DJ Khaled and Rick Ross onstage in his native Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Sunday night (June 5)

The “Ima Boss” star, real name Robert Rihmeek Williams, was banned from working during his 90-day detention, which began in March of 2016, after he was found guilty of violating the terms of his probation in December, 2015.

Nicki Minaj’s boyfriend was only allowed to leave the house for community service and charity work.

He was due to be released on Wednesday (June 1), but a judge ordered him to serve eight more days because he failed to complete his community service hours with the correct charities, according to TMZ.com.

But on Sunday, it appeared Meek was a free man as he hit the stage at Beyonce’s concert in Philadelphia and performed “Ima Boss” and “All Eyes On You” with support act DJ Khaled and Rick Ross.

The 29-year-old was on probation relating to drug and gun charges from 2008.

He violated his probation terms by repeatedly changing his court-approved travel schedule without consulting officials.

He was given six more years on probation in addition to the house arrest sentence.

https://instagram.com/p/BGTI8xWCkIi/

Rapper LL Cool J Takes Classes At Harvard Business School

By: Vance BrinkleyCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) You would think that after 32 years as a top rapper and actor, LL Cool J would know more than enough to keep his brand strong in the entertainment industry.

LL has released 13 Hip-Hop albums and over the course of his career, he has starred in TV series like “In The House,” and “NCIS: Los Angeles,” while landing roles in movies such as “Krush Groove,” “Any Given Sunday,” and “S.W.A.T.”

And, LL has hosted a variety of award ceremonies, including The Grammy’s, for good measure.

However, the Grammy award-winning artist obviously still has a thirst for knowledge.

LL Cool J was back in school in Boston last week, to exchange ideas and learn about how he can adapt to the evolving entertainment industry, at Harvard Business School.

LL was in a class that included athletes like Channing Tatum, Lakers player Pau Gasol, and LA Clippers player Chris Paul.

The “Rock The Bells” rapper Tweeted with excitement as he was in class.

Both LL Cool J and Channing signed up to take classes with Professor Anita Elberse at Harvard’s Business School of Executive Education.

According to the course description, Professor Elberse taught the celebrity students a number of “proven approaches for launching and managing creative products and portfolios, managing and marketing talent, assessing and determining when to make smaller versus blockbuster bets, identifying and capitalizing on market disruptions, and other strategic challenges.”

The course ran at Harvard’s Allston campus from June 1 to June 4.

Near Kanye West Surprise Show Nearly Causes 7,000-Person Riot

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Somebody may get sued after a near-surprise Kanye West concert turned into a near riot.

New York’s Webster Hall plotted a late-night concert June 6 with an appearance by Kanye West, but a swelling crowd of an estimated 7,000 people caused a cancellation. The concert reveal was to make up for Governors Ball that was cancelled dude to poor weather.

https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/739683751127568384

Thousands of people went to 11th Street in the East Village section of New York.

Pusha T, president of G.O.O.D. Music, seemed to brag about the groundswell of fans.

“NYC is shut down…with a trillion kids that look, dress, and think like us… #GoodMusic,” he said on Twitter.

At one point, Kanye rode in the streets. See below.


https://twitter.com/katertot527/status/739702484046905345
https://twitter.com/trvisXX/status/739703737938268160


https://twitter.com/ndrewdonnelly/status/739692071389388802?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

Did Drake Diss Joe Budden & Diddy On New Song?

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: Rumors

Call me lazy, but I am not going to comb through that Drake song to listen to a Joe Budden diss. However, that seems to be exactly what Joey is saying on his Twitter.

Like some of the people I talked to…if there was a diss, I completely missed it. I am sure that Joe can hear it. Nevertheless, if Drake is sending out some subliminal messages, he will not soon engage in a war of words with Budden. It wouldn’t be the same as Meek.

On the Drake side, the song is dope.

Then, there is the Diddy diss…

https://twitter.com/JoeBudden/status/739242726252773376?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

Who Is Going To Clean Up In 2016? Fetty Wap? Drake? Kendrick? Cole World?

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: Features

In 2015, Kendrick Lamar reigned supreme with this intricate, introspective and emotive album To Pimp A Butterfly. The album’s success culminated at the Grammys this year. With Drake winning “Top Rap Artist” and Meek Mill winning “Top Rap Album” at this year Billboard Music Awards, it raises the question: “Who really holds the position on top of the rap game right now?” With the BET Awards nominee list rolling out, we are back at it again. Who is the “Best Male Hip Hop Artist”? We took it to the streets, to find out who the people felt should win this award come June 26th. .

Share your comment below in the comment section to give your opinion.

Two More Victims Come Forward With Rape Allegations Against Ian Conner

By: Vance BrinkleyCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Ian Connor was known as one of the most prolific Hip-Hop stylists in 2015 and 2016, with an impressive resume that included working with big name rappers like A$AP Rocky and Kanye West.

The A$AP Mob affiliate had started building a reputation for himself, before he became even better known – for allegedly sexually assaulting women.

In April, two women spoke out about their encounters with Ian Connor and unfortunately, two more women have come forward to reveal that they were also attacked by the stylist, according to Daily Mail.

Taryn Williams, 23, told the publication that she was assaulted by Ian Connor in 2014 after being asked to visit him in California, while Jenni Stampley, 19, claimed to have been assaulted when she visited the stylist in Toronto in as recently as April.

Williams, hails from Los Angeles, told The Daily Mail that she visited Ian Conner at his Northridge, California apartment one evening. Things went awry after she decided to spend the night his residence.

Williams said she put on an over-sized jersey Conner encouraged her to wear, before he began touching her, which made her uncomfortable thanks to his aggressive behavior.

“He tried to put his face down near my v##### and I pushed him with my feet really hard and said, ‘Don’t, just stop it!’ It was at that point he grabbed my lower back and pulled me to him and he put his penis inside me,” Taryn Williams told The Daily Mail in a new interview.

“I pushed him out again and I said, ‘Please no, stop. This isn’t what I wanted and you said this isn’t what you wanted, why are you lying?’ I just kept saying that ‘Why did you lie to me?’ and he told me, ‘You’re being weird stop being weird,'” Williams claimed. “Then he just forced himself inside me and kept going. I kind of just was waiting until he was finished and I was crying and finally he was done and he fell asleep on the floor so I just made my way to the couch and tried to fall asleep.’”

To make matters worse, Ian Connor took to Twitter to deny the allegations. Not only did he Tweet that the allegations were “lies,” but the stylist also posted texts and videos of his conversation with his accusers.

Ian Connor has now been accused of rape by five women. One of his alleged victims was under the legal age of 16.

Both victims have started to pressure Kanye West to sever his ties with Ian Connor, who has worked closely with the producer/fashion maverick on his “Yeezy Season” fashion shows.

https://twitter.com/souljaian/status/738835856547450880

Plug Brothers (N.O.R.E & Memphis Bleek) “Moguls” Produced by: Smoova

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Music

N.O.R.E. and Memphis Bleek put in some major work to help get Fat Joe and Jay Z together for the “All The Way Up” and now their making some moves of their own.

N.O.R.E., who is co-host of the hit “Drink Champs” and Memphis Bleek (The Roc) have teamed up to form the Plug Brothers.

Here is the their first collaboration together as Plug Brothers titled “Moguls”:

Drake Showed Up At Ayesha’s Curry’s Pop-Up Restaurant This Weekend

By: Vance BrinkleyCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) While Steph Curry’s winning in the NBA Playoffs, his wife Ayesha is winning as a chef/business woman.

Yesterday, Ayesha Curry, who is well-known for her culinary skills, opened a pop up restaurant with Chef Michael Mina called International Smoke, in San Francisco.

Along with an appearance from her 3-point shooting husband Steph, who’s now getting ready to lace up for Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Ayesha Curry’s establishment also featured rapper Drake.

Drake’s possible support for Steph Curry and wife’s business seems to be a relationship that’s mutual.

Last night on the Toronto rapper’s weekly radio show OVO Sound Radio, listeners were greeted with a drop from Steph Curry before being blessed with brand new song called “On The Road” with Gucci Mane.

The Golden State Warriors will take on LeBron James and The Cleveland Cavaliers tonight (June 5) in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, at the Oracle Arena in Oakland.

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Kanye West Performance At Governor’s Ball Cancelled Due To Bad Weather

By: Vance BrinkleyCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) There were a lot of people anticipating seeing Kanye West perform at this year’s Governor’s Ball.

Unfortunately, that won’t be the case today.

The festival’s administration recently announced that it will be canceling its third day due to severe weather and a high chance of lightning in the area.

The official statement is located here.

“Sunday, June 5th of Gov Ball 2016 has officially been cancelled, due to severe weather and a high likelihood of lightning in the area. The safety of fans, artists and crew always comes first.”

Those who purchased a Sunday ticket and/or transportation to the location will get a refund for the cancelled day.

There was a list of unique Hip-Hop acts that were supposed to take the stage today, including Vince Staples, Joey Bada$$, Vic Mensa, and Kanye.

The internet responded with disappointment of the cancellation in its normal fashion.

Missy Elliott Reveals She Has Lost Music From Prince

By: G.Avant (@G_Avant)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) In a recent interview with The Strombo Show, Missy took a long stroll down memory lane as she reminisced on everything from the success of her smash singles to her performance at the 2015 Super Bowl.

One particular segment of the show that stood out came when Missy spoke on the first time she met Pop icon Prince.

Missy recounted a story of a time she needed to reach out to Prince for permission to use a look-alike in her show. She ended up meeting the singer at a club in Los Angeles.

The initial meeting with Prince lead to a cozy relationship and the Purple one actually sent Missy some music in hopes of a collaboration, which she unfortunately lost.

“He had sent me some stuff, music of his and I moved and I could never find that music and yesterday I was sitting there saying, I have to go to my house, in my storage space and find this music,” Missy Elliot said during a sitdown on The Strombo Show.

Despite the mishap, Missy showered the deceased icon with praise, repeatedly referring to Prince as a genius, while placing emphasis on his impact on the music industry as a collective.

“When he entered the room, he was like a giant… I mean, I think everybody just pulled up and started looking to records and records and records and when you go, you always knew this was a genius, but when you really go and listen — you appreciate. And we really have to start appreciating these artists while they are still here and not just wait until these moments to recognize the genius and the greatness of what they’ve done for music.”

Prince’s death was due to an accidental overdose of powerful painkiller Fentanyl, according to the late music icon’s official autopsy report.

The report was released by officials at the Midwest Medical Examiner’s Office hours after a law enforcement source told the Associated Press Prince died of an opioid overdose.

The official line suggests the music legend’s death was “accidental” and the Fentanyl in his system was “self-administered”.

Prince’s weight is listed at just 112 pounds in the report.

The toxicology results surrounding the singer’s death have not been released, and are not required to be under Minnesota law. As such, it is as yet unknown whether Fentanyl was the only drug in the singer’s system at the time of his death on April 21.

Producer Mike Will Made It Drops New Music With Rihanna

By: Vance BrinkleyCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Mike Will Made It has been making moves in 2016.

In addition to working with Beyonce, Kanye West and the entire G.O.O.D. Music family, Mike Will is back with another single.

The new song “Nothing is Promised” is the Atlanta producer’s new single with superstar singer Rihanna.

“Nothing is Promised” is the first song the two have released together since 2012’s strip club anthem “Throw It Up.”

Since Mike Will Made It is releasing new music, there’s a great chance fans will be gifted with his highly anticipated project Ransom 2.

According to Mike Will’s Twitter account, the compilation project was supposed to drop earlier this year.

Unfortunately, the producer was occupied with producing Beyonce’s single “Formation.”

Mike Will Made It also wanted to drop a song with Gucci Mane on “Ransom 2,” but he didn’t get permission from federal officials to work with the rapper while he was locked up.

But now that Gucci is free and Beyonce’s album Lemonade has been released, maybe Mike Will can finally focus on his own project.

Expect his bangers to rattle everyone’s cars once Ransom 2 drops later this year.

Nigerian Artist Runtown Recalls Clashing With His Label Over DJ Khaled & Nicki Minaj

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Nigerian recording artist Runtown (born Douglas Jack Agu) is in the middle of a legal fight with the Eric Many Entertainment label owned by wealthy businessman Okwudili “Dilly” Umenyiora.

[ALSO READ: Wale Goes Back To His Nigerian Roots In “The God Smile”]

Eric Many sued Runtown in Nigeria’s Federal High Court over allegations the Ghetto University album creator purposely collected money from shows without the label’s knowledge. The company also filed an injunction preventing the Afropop star from performing until the legal matters are settled.

Runtown then terminated his contract with Eric Many, claiming he did not receive royalty payments and other music related profits. The 26-year-old Enugu native even suggested he was being extorted. He also said at one point Dilly threatened his life by pulling a gun on him.

The Nigerian news platform Pulse spoke with Runtown. The interview included stories of how Eric Many Entertainment supposedly used possible collaborations with U.S. based entertainers DJ Khaled and Nicki Minaj as a way to maintain control over the singer.

On DJ Khaled:

I needed to do some collaborations, like the one I did with DJ Khaled. I was in the states and out of my money, I spent between $40,000 and $50,000, and that’s just the ones I can account for. I spent more than that on the collabo.

I was meant to do the video the next day in New York, I was waiting for Khaled. When they got to New York, I got a call from the label saying that I need to leave New York immediately. I couldn’t even understand what was wrong with what I did. I expected them to tell me, “Well done, I saw what you did with DJ Khaled.” It turned [into] a problem, and they said I need to fly to South Africa for a video shoot.

On Nicki Minaj:

When I was about to drop the video, he called me out of the [blue], that he was going to get Nicki Minaj on the album. I accepted, being that a Nicki Minaj will be good on the album. When we were in the US, he kept on calling and asking if we can get across to Minaj…

He kept on calling about the Nicki Minaj people that he is ready to play. Then he brought a contract extension for another two years stating that if he pays for the Nicki Minaj deal, then he will need a 2-year extension to recoup his investment. I wasn’t around then, so the management handed the contract to a guy we worked with, and dropped it there. Neither I nor my manager, Aneto-Okeke Bugwu, were around. He called me on the phone threatening me that if I don’t extend the contract, he will kill me, and bury my career, and that he isn’t going to release my album.

Runtown released Ghetto University in November 2015 via Eric Many Entertainment. The album featured DJ Khaled on the opening cut “Money Bag.”

Buzzing Nigerian musician Wizkid also appeared on two Ghetto University tracks. The single “Gallardo” with Davido won “Best Collaboration Of The Year” at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

[ALSO READ: Nigeria’s Wizkid Headlines One Africa Music Fest To Support Kidnapped Schoolgirls]

Listen to Runtown’s “Money Bag” featuring DJ Khaled and watch the video for “Gallardo” below.

Troy Ave’s Bodyguard Laid To Rest, NYPD Treating Victim’s Family Like “Criminals”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Troy Ave’s close friend and associate Ronald “Banga” McPhatter was laid to rest yesterday (June 4).

Funeral services for McPhatter, 30, were held at Brown Memorial Baptist Church in Brooklyn.

Hundreds of friends, former classmates, teachers and rappers, gathered to pay their final respects to McPhatter.

Ronald McPhatter was shot and killed during a violent altercation at Irving Plaza in New York, on May 25.

McPhatter was one of four people who were shot after someone pulled a gun backstage and began firing during a fistfight.

So far, Troy Avenue, who was caught on camera blasting away with a 9mm, is the only suspect in the murder.

The rapper has denied shooting and killing McPhatter and so far, police have yet to charge anyone with McPhatter’s murder.

Authorities are investigating the possibility that more than one person used the same gun during the fight.

But police have also stated that it is possible Troy Ave may be charged with murder as well.

[ALSO READ: Police Harass Troy Ave Shooting Victim For the Bullet In Her Leg ]

Meanwhile, McPhatter’s older brother Shanduke McPhatter, tore into the NYPD for their lack of outreach to the family in regards to updates about his sibling’s murder.

The elder McPhatter, who is a known anti-gang activist, echoed the accusations of other victims, who chided the NYPD for treating them like criminals and not victims.

“We have never been treated like the family of a victim,” Ronald’s older brother Shanduke McPhatter told ABC 7. “We are still being treated like criminals.

“We could just start with what happened,” Shanduke said. “So we can have our own view to discuss, so my family can see how my brother died.”

According to Robert Boyce, NYPD’s Chief of Detectives, police have almost confirmed that only one gun was used.

“We still believe there is one gun used during the entire operation that shot four people, killing one,” Chief Detective Robert Boyce added.

Troy Ave has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and is currently being held without bail.

Will Smith Performing “Summertime” at The Roots Picnic

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Videos

Philly rapper Will Smith showed up with his daughter Willow to rock the crowd with a rendition of his classic song “Summertime” with DJ Jazzy Jeff. Check it out:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BwtcADbVm4

Drake Featuring Gucci Mane “Back on Road”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Music

Gucci Mane comes fresh out of jail and drops a track with the biggest rapper in the game at the moment, Toronto rapper Drake. Earlier today on his OVO Sound Radio station. Drake also dropped a new remix to “One Dance” with Justin Bieber and another new joint called “4PM in Calabasas.”

https://soundcloud.com/nightsinoctober/back-on-road

Check Out The Most Tweeted Lines From Jay Z and Pusha T’s “Drug Dealers Anonymous”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Pusha T and Jay Z became trending topics across most of the major social media platforms last Tuesday (May 31), after releasing their song “Drug Dealers Anonymous.”

The much-talked about track, taken from Pusha’s upcoming King Push album, has also been a hot topic on Twitter, where fans, celebrities and artists regularly Tweet and Re-Tweet song lyrics as a form of self-expression.

Reps for Twitter just released data in regards to the “massive influx” of conversation surrounding “Drug Dealers Anonymous.”

Between May 31 and June 3, the term “Drug dealers anonymous” has garnered 52,500 Tweets.

Other notable lines that were mentioned included Jay Z’s “Damn daniel” line and “Google me baby, you crazy,” ranked as well.

Check out the the five most Tweeted lines from the song between May 31 – June 3.

1. “Drug dealers anonymous” – 52,500 Tweets

2. “Damn Daniel, FBI keep bringing them all white vans through” – 9,000 Tweets

3. “Nothing real can be threatened, nothing unreal exists” – 4,400 Tweets

4. “Type it in, Google’s your friend bruh” – 2,500 Tweets

5. “Google me baby, you crazy” – 2K Tweets

https://twitter.com/SheaSerrano/status/738016548586037248

 

Hip Hop Hall Of Fame Is Looking For Architects, Designers & Contractors

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) The Hip Hop Hall Of Fame Museum is opening up a RFQ review of potential architectural, construction, engineering, and exhibit design firms for its upcoming building project.

The final HHHOF is set to be located in Midtown Manhattan, New York. Over 400,000 people are expected to visit the future site annually.

[ALSO READ: New York City To Open A Hip-Hop Museum In 2017]

“We are seeking to ensure that local workers, vendors, suppliers, and merchants benefit from the rehabilitation construction building project that will provide jobs, job training, and contribute a $350 million socio-economic impact to the New York City, Tri-State region,” stated JT Thompson, Founder and Chairman of the HHHOF.

Over forty permanent and rotating exhibits have already been planned for the museum and educational institution. Its mission is to preserve, archive, exhibit, educate, and showcase Hip-Hop music and culture from around the world.

Rendering - Hip Hop Hall Of Fame Interior
Rendering – Hip Hop Hall Of Fame Interior

“This is what sets the Hip Hop Hall of Fame Museum a part from other groups and individuals, as our focus is not just on preserving and archiving Hip Hop History, but contributing to the positive growth and empowerment of our youth through education, mentoring, and job training,” added Thompson. “The Museum plans to also expand professional opportunities for artists, executives, service providers, and businesses to grow volume worldwide.”

In addition, green technology will be incorporated into the museum’s operations by utilizing recyclable materials, paper products, and building materials that will be included in the final design and operational plans. The Hip Hop Hall of Fame will also seek out local agencies that assist, provide services, and encourage companies and organizations to utilize green technology.

The Hip Hop Hall of Fame is currently looking to partner with creative designers, production managers, contractors, and builders. Interested parties should have an understanding of building major projects in the city and state of New York.

All RFQ proposals must be submitted for review to The Hip Hop Hall of Fame Museum by July 29,2016 at 5 pm EST. For more information contact the HHHOF team at [email protected] or visit hiphophalloffame.org.

[ALSO READ: Crowdsourcing Campaign Started To Raise Money For Hip Hop Hall Of Fame Museum In Harlem]

Moosh & Twist Featuring Chris Miles – “The One”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Music

Philly duo Moosh & Twist’s prepare their forthcoming release Growing Pains with another new single.

In addition to a collaboration with Lil Uzi Vert titled “Stamina,” the group has a new song out featuring Chris Miles entitled “The One.”