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Lupe Fiasco Calls On Retired General Stanley McChrystal To Run For President

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Four years ago, Lupe Fiasco took a stance against voting in the 2012 presidential election. The Chicago rapper declared he would not be supporting Barack Obama nor Mitt Romney. However, Lupe does seem to have a choice in this year’s race for the White House.

[ALSO READ: Lupe Fiasco Joins Public Forum, Explains Why He and DL Hughley Don’t See Eye to Eye On Voting]

The “Battle Scars” spitter did not publicly endorse presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump or Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton. Instead Lupe called on retired United States Army general Stanley A. McChrystal to put his name on the ballot.

McChrystal is best known as the commander of US and ISAF forces in Afghanistan in the late 2000’s. He was a proponent of sending more troops to the nation in order to fight the Taliban. 

The four-star general was eventually forced to resign his command in Afghanistan after he and his staff were quoted making disparaging remarks about Vice-President Joe Biden, National Security Advisor James L. Jones, and other civilian government officials in a 2010 Rolling Stone article. He officially retired from the army later that year.

McChrystal has not weighed in on the 2016 presidential contest, but he has backed both Republican and Democratic veteran candidates in the past. In 2014, McChrystal expressed he “deeply respected” Clinton as Secretary Of State, but he fell short of endorsing her to take on the role of Commander-In-Chief.

U.S. President Barack Obama makes remarks on the resignation of Army General Stanley McChrystal, the commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, while Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen, Vice President Joseph Biden and Army General David Petraeus listen in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. Obama said McChrystal will be replaced by Petraeus, commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East and Central Asia and the architect of the counterinsurgency strategy the U.S. is pursuing in Afghanistan Washington Where: DC, United States When: 23 Jun 2010 Credit: WENN
U.S. President Barack Obama makes remarks on the resignation of Army General Stanley McChrystal, the commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, while Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen, Vice President Joseph Biden and Army General David Petraeus listen in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, June 23, 2010. Obama said McChrystal will be replaced by Petraeus, commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East and Central Asia and the architect of the counterinsurgency strategy the U.S. is pursuing in Afghanistan
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[ALSO READ: Killer Mike Scolds Hillary Clinton And Praises Bernie Sanders Over Black Issues]

Snoop Dogg’s DoggyStyle Records Returns With Atlanta Rapper Clay James

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Music
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(AllHipHop News) Snoop Dogg is back to helping launch the careers of other artists. The Hip Hop legend has reignited his DoggyStyle Records, and one of his first signees is Atlanta rapper Clay James.

[ALSO READ: Drake Announces ‘Summer Sixteen Tour” With Future & 7th OVO Fest Featuring Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa]

“At the SXSW [Festival], I performed on the ‘Black Auerbach & Friends’ stage. When I came off stage I was greeted by Yung Zeke, JU, and Young Hunnid of the Dawg Crew Ent. collective, who are direct business affiliates of Snoop Dogg,” explains James. “They liked my performance and formed an organic relationship with me. We kept in touch after SXSW, and one day they told me how they brought my name up to Pocket Norwood, an A&R over at DoggyStyle Records. Pocket asked me to send some music to him, and he played it for Snoop Dogg. Now here we are!”

James celebrated his union with Snoop’s label by releasing the new single “Southern Playa Sh-t.” The cut was produced by Mazo Mystro and features an appearance by Southern Playas member Messiah Da Rapper.

After being born in Atlanta, James and his mother moved to the coastal city of Savannah, Georgia. He relocated back to the ATL during his senior year in high school. The man formerly known as CJ Da Fly Guy later began pursuing music as a profession, eventually releasing projects such as Country And Proud, Kickin Pimpin, Henny & Apple Juice, and Trillmatic.

“There isn’t a lot of opportunity for artists to succeed in Savannah, so the best thing I could’ve done was move back to Atlanta where I started my music career. You can really get something going musically in Atlanta and that’s what I love about the city!,” adds James. “This is a game where many are called but few are chosen! The hustle is what will separate the contenders from the pretenders in the end!”

[ALSO READ: Clay James – Hennessy And Apple Juice]

Listen to Clay James’  “Southern Playa Sh-t” below.

Chris Brown and Kevin McCall Are Back At It With The R&Beef

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Kevin McCall and Chris Brown are back at it with the beef. The two have been publicly feuding with various insults and threats flying back and forth between the former collaborators.

There have been jabs and accusations from theft to domestic violence.

McCall took to Instagram to ask why is he still signed to Chris Brown. Kevin accused Chris Brown of being jealous of him and getting upset about a time when Rihanna called his phone back in the day.

McCall says when he’s no longer signed to Chris is when he will chill. He also threatened Breezy with the fade!

Chris Brown didn’t take it too well as he told McCall that RCA dropped him, and he blocked his own blessings. Breezy also said he can’t wait to take the money from his fans as they will be at his concerts, not Kevin’s.

Kevin went as far as to call Chris Bobby Brown, and he claims that all of Chris’ girls tried to holla at him. This may not end well. Gotta love R&Beef.

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Azealia Banks Calls 14-Year-Old Skai Jackson A “Lil Black B-tch” & “Thot In Training”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Azealia Banks has become more well known for taking shots at celebrities on social media than she is for her music.

“The Big Big Beat” performer added to that reputation when she got into a war of words with 14-year-old Disney actress Skai Jackson.

[ALSO READ: Azealia Banks Calls Beyonce a Thief, Scrutinizes Singer’s Message On “Lemonade”]

The back-and-forth actually began when Banks started tweeting negative comments about former One Direction member Zayn. In response, Jackson posted, “Azealia Banks needs to simmer down a little.”

Banks fired back by writing, “And you need to grow some hips and start [your] m#####. Stay in a child’s place.”The two later began sending more messages directed at each other.

The exchange included Jackson telling Banks to “worry about your career.” The 24-year-old Harlem native returned to Twitter, and she called the Bunk’d star a “lil black b-tch” and a “thot in training.”

[ALSO READ: Azealia Banks Says All U.K. Rappers Suck In Epic Racist Rant Against Former One Direction Member Zayn Malik]

Read Skai Jackson and Azealia Banks’ tweets below.

 

UPDATE:

After deleting all of her tweets about Zayn and Skai Jackson, Banks returned to Twitter to offer explanations on why she attacked the two entertainers. Read her messages below.

 

 

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Nicki Minaj Blasts Ex-Boyfriend Safaree Over Unwanted Emails & Alleged Extortion

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) It appears former couple Nicki Minaj and Safaree Samuels still have not settled any issues they have between them. The Young Money rapstress went on an extended Twitter rant about her ex-boyfriend.

[ALSO READ: Safaree Samuels Reportedly Set To Join “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” Cast With Nikki]

Nicki accused Safaree of continuing to send her emails after her current boyfriend Meek Mill asked him to stop. She also claimed S.B. is currently suing her over physical and emotional abuse. One tweet included the “Bed of Lies” rhymer saying she caught Safaree trying to steal money from her.

“Caught him stealing money and never prosecuted him!!!! Now I’m DOING IT. ENOUGH!!!!!!,” wrote Nicki.

Baller Alert captured an Instagram video of Safaree after Nicki posted her tweets. The clip shows S.B. surrounded by paparazzi as they ask him about Minaj.

[ALSO READ: Nicki Minaj Shades Demi Lovato On Met Gala Red Carpet, Demi Replies On Snapchat]

Read Nicki Minaj’s tweets and check out Safaree’s IG post below.

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Azealia Banks Says All U.K. Rappers Suck In Epic Racist Rant Against Former One Direction Member Zayn Malik

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Azealia Banks launched a disgusting homophobic and racist rant at Zayn Malik on Wednesday morning.

Things began when Azealia shared a comparative snap on Twitter of her “Yung Rapunxel” video and Zayn’s newly released “Like I Would” video, accusing the former One Direction star of copying her concept.

“Damn Zayn be mood boarding the s**t out of me… I’m not mad about this though. Zayn is a cutie pie,” she wrote alongside the picture.

Zayn chose not to respond directly to Azealia, but tweeted: “No lies… I see you reaching but I don’t care.” He followed that with: “My @s too good for you.”

It was the latter comment that appeared to trigger Azealia’s rant, with the 24-year-old rapper starting: “@zaynmalik dude, I make better music than you. Simmer down with that fake white boy rebellion and that wannabe Bieber swag. Lol u a b**tch n***a for even responding like that (sic).”

Azealia Banks escalated matters when she began making racist comments about Zayn’s Pakistani heritage.

“Keeping sucking this young rapunxel dk u hairy curry scented bh,” she wrote. “Imma start calling you punjab you dirty bh. You a dk rider for real. Ride this d**k until the wheels fall off Punjab (sic).”

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Azealia’s Twitter rant continued when she told Zayn he was the “token brown boy” in British chart-topping band One Direction.

“All those white boys in 1D disrespected you and made you their PET. You were only apart of 1D to draw brown attention. You are and ALWAYS will be a TOKEN to the UK,” she added.

As he struggled to come to terms with Azealia’s remarks, Zayn tweeted her:

“@AZEALIABANKS why you been saying nasty things about me ? I wasn’t talking about you lol ?”

This appeared to only fuel Azealia’s rage, as she then responded to his message by referring to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, writing:

“U.S.A IS ABOUT TO TEACH YOU WHO NOT TO F**K WITH!! When your entire extended family has been obliterated by good ol the U.S of A will you still be trying to…. Act like a white boy pretending to be black?
“Do you understand that you are a sand n***** who emulates white boys’ renditions of black male hood? Do you know how lost and culture less you are?”

London radio station Capital FM played with fire with they included Azealia’s Twitter handle in a message stating that they were playing Zayn’s#### “Pillow Talk” on the show, along with a headshot of the singer.

In further comments, Azealia wrote about the snap of Zayn: “This is the face he made when capital fm held auditions at the refugee camp for refugees best talent!”

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Houston Rap Legend Willie D. Calls Out Charles Barkley Hard In Video For “Coon”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Anyone familiar with the history of Hip-Hop and The Geto Boys knows group members Scarface, Bushwick Bill and Willie D. had no difficulties speaking their minds.

In the 1990’s, the trio’s Rap-A-Lot Records albums pushed hardcore rap into the spotlight thanks to their outspoken lyrics on topics as varied as the police, government, rape and even murder.

Willie D., a founding member of the Houston-based group, is still just as outspoken in 2016, more than 30 years after the group debuted.

On May 10, Willie D. premiered a provocative new song called “Coon.”

The rapper takes Charles Barkley to task over a number of concerns.

The rapper isn’t pleased with Charles Barkley’s comments on slavery, which he said . Willie D.  also calls out Sir Charles for dressing in drag and for dissing women from San Antonio, a city in his home state.

The 7 minute-plus video begins with a sample from “Malcolm X.” And then Willie D. immediately begins calling out Charles Barkley, Stephen A. Smith, Raven Symone.

A look-alike in the “Coon Music” video features a spot-on impersonation of Charles Barkley as Willie D. raps:

Listen up Charles Barkley/You light skin but still calling you a darky/The only reason that they put the mic in your face/Is so you can do they dirt and talk down on your race/TNT made you big put you on a wig/Now you’re acting like you never had trouble with pigs/You kissed a man in the mouth for reals dudes that’s a no no/When you gon’ come out the closet you f###### h###

Another impersonator plays Stephen A. Smith, and Willie D. manages to bring the Bill Cosby situation into the mix when he calls out Raven Symone for some of her more recent comments about African-Americans on national television.

I’m a savage running through the field amok/Raven-Symone shut your chicken head dumb ass up/White folks don’t love you black folks don’t trust you/When you was on that show Bill Cosby must’ve drugged you

[ALSO READ: Geto Boy’s Willie D Addresses Calling Stacey Dash, Charles Barkley, Raven-Symoné & Stephen A. Smith “Coons” (VIDEO)]

Willie D.’s new song “Coon can be purchased here. Peep the video:

50 Cent’s Boxing Company Wants To Dismiss Bankruptcy

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Apparently 50 Cent has returned to court to tell the judge that his boxing company isn’t broke anymore.

According to TheJasmineBrand, 50 wants his Chapter 11 bankruptcy dismissed as he has settled his debt issues with major creditors in the case. 50’s boxing company, SMS Promotions, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last year stating it had between $100k – 600k in debt, and court documents in the case reported their liabilities to be over 2.3 million and and only $644,903 in assets.

Apparently 50 wants to completely dismiss the case as he no longer needs the bankruptcy protection.

Desiinger Drops Official “Panda” Video featuring Kanye West

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Brooklyn rapper Desiigner has dropped the official video for his breakout single “Panda.”

The video for “Panda” was released this evening (May 10), after spending five weeks at the #1 position on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs Chart.

Kanye, who signed Desiigner to his G.O.O.D. Music label, pops up in the video and gives his newest artist a hand.

Tomorrow, Desiigner Will make his late night debut on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” at 11:35pm.

Check out the official video for “Panda” which premiered exclusively on Tidal.

Nine Year Olds Play Meek Mill Song During ‘Children’s Hour’; Radio Station Investigated

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) A pair of nine-year-olds caused an uproar in London, after they decided to play an explicative song by Meek Mill during a block of children’s programming.

The radio station Beta Bangla was broadcasting their “Children’s Hour” program which is hosted by the two children.

When the station manager took a prayer break, the kids decided to field requests and reportedly settled on a track by Meek Mill.

Some offended listeners called and reported the station to Ofcom, the U.K.’s equivalent of the FCC. An investigation was launched into Beta Bangla and found they breached three rules relating to broadcasting obscene material.

“We encouraged them to take requests so they can get more listeners and interact with more people in the community,” Beta Bangla Founder Golam Chowdhury told the U.K.’s Standard. “They were just excited to be called. The guy who was managing the program was on a break, he went for a prayer for five to eight minutes and during this period it happened. He didn’t even know that this song had been played until we received a letter from Ofcom.”

As a result, Beta Bangla has tightened up the rules and processes during the children’s hour.

Are Birdman and Toni Braxton Dating?

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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All we know is yall better put some repeck on Birdman’s name! Supposedly Birdman and the legendary Toni Braxton may be dating. Allegedly Birdman and Toni may have been an item for some time now. Well, people really started to wonder when Birdman was spotted at Toni’s recent Grammy Park performance in Brooklyn. Sources say Birdman was all over Toni. Hmmmm I don’t know about this one. ??

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Ja Rule Smacks Up Fan For Throwing Beer Can

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Being a performer on stage can be dangerous, and rapper Ja Rule apparently takes his safety very serious.

The rapper was performing at Pool After Dark in Atlantic City last week, when someone threw a beer can from the crowd and hit him in the head.

TMZ.com uncovered footage of the incident, which features Ja Rule stopping the show mid-performance.

Ja offered anyone in the crowd $1,000 to produce the person who threw the beer can at him. Someone was pointed out and Ja Rule reaches into the crowd and smacks a guy.

Man Comes Forward Claiming To Be Prince’s Son

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) A Missouri man has filed documents petitioning to be determined as late icon Prince’s biological son.

On Friday (May 6), Judge Kevin Eide, who is overseeing ruling on the Kiss star’s estate, issued an order to allow authorities to test the singer’s blood for potential DNA matches.

Judge Eide recognized there may be some claims from people insisting they are the rightful heirs to Prince’s fortune, so he gave Bremer Trust officials, who are administrating the estate, permission to have samples of Prince’s blood transferred from the Midwest Medical Examiner’s office to DNA Diagnostics Center of Fairfield, Ohio, for testing.

On Monday (May 9), Carlin Q. Williams of Kansas City, Missouri, filed documents in Prince’s home state of Minnesota requesting a DNA test as well as a petition to be determined as the legend’s “sole surviving legal heir.”

According to documents obtained by Entertainment Tonight, Williams’ mother, Marsha Henson, gave a statement saying she had unprotected sex with Prince in July 1976 in Kansas City and conceived her son that day.

Since Prince left no will, the hitmaker’s assets, which TMZ.com reports is valued at less than $150 million, will be split evenly between his heirs – who have been listed as Tyka Nelson, Alfred Jackson, John R. Nelson, Norrine Nelson, Sharon Nelson, and Omarr Baker.

No one addressed the official value of Prince’s estate in court, but the property he owned in his native Minnesota alone, including the Paisley Park studios in Chanhassen where he died, is worth an estimated $27 million.

ILoveMakonnen Retires From Music

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Makonnen has decided to quit making music.

The singer/rapper took to Twitter over the weekend to explain the reasons why he was retiring, despite having such success in a very short period of time.

“Tired of singing and crying in the booth making all these songs for u that’ll you will never hear, I had to let it go,” he tweeted. “Nobody makes music anymore, nobody truly locks in for a real session.”

He then suggested his new music was so hot that he would put other entertainers in retirement.

“If I could release music how I wanted I wouldn’t retire, but then if did that, so many would have to to just retire, so ill accept retire,” he said with some grammatical errors.

Makonnen may be seeking a new recording home, as he was signed to Drake’s OVO Sounds once, but defected to Warner Brothers.

Aesop Rock Disses North Carolina Politicians Who Support The “Bathroom Bill”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Aesop Rock is making it clear what side he stands on when it comes to LGBT rights.

The rapper, who just released his album The Impossible Kid, is currently on a nationwide tour to support his first album in four years.

On the outing, he has two dates in North Carolina, which is at the center of a battle with the Department of Justice over gender equality.

The Rhymesayers Entertainment emcee will donate the proceeds of his show at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro on June 29 and another at in Charlotte.

“All proceeds from the Carrboro and Charlotte, North Carolina stops of the Impossible Kid tour will be donated to Equality NC – a statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to securing equal rights and justice for LGBT North Carolinians. The discriminatory HB2 law is shameful,” Aesop Rock told AllHipHop.com in a statement.

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Aesop Rock. Image by: Ben Cohen

The news comes as the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against North Carolina over House Bill 2, aka HB2, which was passed in the state in March.

It’s also known as “the bathroom bill” because it bans people from using restrooms that do not match with their biological sex as opposed to the gender they identify with.

Dozens of performers have scrapped their shows in North Carolina, while numerous businesses have left or canceled plans for expansion in the state.

“We felt that cancelling the show outright would not represent our fanbase who also stand against such injustices, and hope that by contributing to the fight locally we can do our small part in a much larger mission,” Aesop Rock said of his reasoning for the performance.

Yesterday (May 9), Loretta Lynch and the DOJ filed a lawsuit against the state of North Carolina, claiming HP to violates the Civil Rights Act.

To support Aesop Rock’s cause and donate visit http://equalitync.org. The Impossible Kid is in stores now.

Check Aesop Rock’s full tour schedule below:

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5/10 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
5/12 – Los Angeles, CA – The Novo
5/13 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up Tavern
5/15 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
5/16 – Tucson, AZ – Club Congress
5/18 – Las Vegas, NV – Fremont Country Club
5/20 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
5/21 – Durango, CO – Animas City Theatre
5/23 – Denver, CO – Cervantes
5/24 – Ft Collins, CO – Aggie Theatre
6/2- Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre
6/3 – Chicago, IL – Metro
6/4 – Grand Rapids, MI – Pyramid Scheme
6/6 – Pontiac, MI – The Crofoot
6/7 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop
6/8 – Columbus, OH – A&R Music Bar
6/10 – Pittsburgh, PA – Rex Theater
6/11 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
6/13 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
6/15 – Portland, ME – Port City Music Hall
6/16 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
6/17 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
6/27 – Richmond, VA – The National
6/28 – Washington, DC – 930 Club
6/29 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle
7/2 – Knoxville, TN – The International
7/3 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft
7/5 – Orlando, FL – The Social
7/6 – Ft Lauderdale, FL – Revolution
7/8 – St Petersburg, FL – State Theatre
7/10 – Pensacola, FL – Vinyl Music Hall
7/11 – Baton Rouge, LA – Varsity Theatre
7/13 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
7/14 – Dallas, TX – Trees

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Justin Bieber’s New Face Tattoo: Got Jesus, Or Just Another Case Of Hip Hop Appropriation?

By: kyliekrab Updated Category: Rumors
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We hate to say it, but seeing as hip hop stars Wiz Khalifa, Soulja Boy, Rick Ross, The Game, Lil Wayne and retired professional boxer Mike Tyson have been sporting face tattoos with maximum emphasis on style and minimum emphasis on drama for awhile, is it yet another case of famous white boy did it second?

Well if it is, don’t go telling that to pop star Justin Bieber’s people because this morning it has been trending like new money on social media that the star of “What Do You Mean?” fame has gotten himself a tiny tattoo of a cross on his face right next to his right eye.

While Bieber himself is staying mum about it, JonBoy, the tattoo artist who did the honors on May 6th at a tattoo parlor in NYC, wasn’t shy at all when he spoke to Us Weekly about exactly what this new bit of face art does mean to the star  – and it would seem to center on religious fervour versus traditional Bieber Fever.

“Justin came in last night and decided on a small cross near the corner of his eye,” JonBoy stated on the subject, adding: “it represents his journey in finding purpose with God.”

Well that’s not what we were expecting… to be sure.

 

Exclusive Rumor! Check Out What OG Female Rapper Has A Movie On The Way!

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: Rumors
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Well, what do we have here? I have exclusive word that there is another Hip-Hop biopic on the way. Guess who? Well do you know who this is:

Probably not, but if you do, you are an OG or well-educated in Hip-Hop. Roxanne Shante is one of the pioneering rappers in rap music. She was known to beef, and battle wit other rappers and dropped some classic joints. I am hearing that she definitely has a movie on the way, and not a documentary either. A movie in the same vein as “Straight Outta Compton” and others.

That’s about it for now. What do you think of the possibility of this being a movie?

Fun fact: Roxanne Shante encouraged Nas to keep rapping when he was a very young dude. They are both from Queensbridge.

Safaree Samuels Reportedly Set To Join “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” Cast With Nikki

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Is Nicki Minaj’s ex-boyfriend ready to jump into the reality TV world? Safaree Samuels is reportedly the newest cast member of VH1’s Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood.

[ALSO READ: G Herbo Discusses Being Thrown Into Nicki Minaj/Safaree Text Message Controversy (VIDEO)]

TMZ reports Safaree is dating LHHH star Nikki Mudarris. The two were seen holding hands while exiting L.A. sushi spot Katsuya. Neither S.B. nor Miss Nikki Baby addressed whether they were officially dating, but they both shared loving statements on Twitter within hours of each other.

[ALSO READ: Former NBA Player Daniel “B####” Gibson Reportedly Set To Join ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’ Cast]

Watch footage of Safaree Samuels and Nikki Mudarris below.

Are Jay Z and Beyonce Still Having Issues Post ‘Lemonade’?

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Sometimes you have to wonder are people making this Beyonce and Jay Z ‘Lemonade’ “scandal” bigger than what it is. It seems like everyone is falling for it, just like Bey-Z might have expected.

According to Radar Online, Jay Z is going over-the-top to win back Beyonce’s affection! A source close to the couple told them that Jay has something special planned once Bey returns home to L.A. from her ‘Formation’ tour.

Apparently Jay Z has redecorated their entire Bel Air mansion and filled it with romantic gifts to show Bey how much he loves her. An alleged cousin of Beyonce has been claiming that the couple has been having issues, and ‘Lemonade’ was an attempt at working through those issues. Do you think Jay & B are really having problems?

Could “COUPLED” Give The Reality Dating Game A Bit More Soul?

By: kyliekrab Updated Category: Lifestyle
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In that perplexing duality that we have come to know and accept from FOX, while we don’t exactly vibe on that ultra conservative news bent they’ve got going on, a lot of their non news related episodic shows ( insert here “Empire,” airing Wednesdays at 9:00/8:00 central) actually have something that we can see getting excited about – or at least checking out to see if it is worth a second viewing. To that end, tonight, May 17th airing at 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT is the premiere of the pilot episode of FOX television’s new dating show “Coupled“ from executive producer Mark Burnett ( “Survivor,” “The Voice,” “The Apprentice,” and “Shark Tank”) and hosted by Terrence “J” Jenkins (“106 & Park” and “E! News”).

While most dating shows are about one rose allowing one “special” couple that slim to none chance of hitting the love jackpot via national television exposure, “Coupled” is a little more liberal and forgiving when it comes to how many folks and what kind of folks get to give it the good old college try when it comes to successful relationships.  Starting with 12 single professional women from a mix of divergent racial and ethnic backgrounds living on a beautiful Caribbean Island,  the show flies in eligible men via helicopter, with the aim being to allow the women to be the ones who decide which men stay and which men get the boot back to the mainland.  Eligible men who have been chosen to stay by one or more of the eligible women then get to then choose which interested women will accompany them one on one across the island at a luxury villa to discover whether initial chemistry can bloom into compatibility.  In short, the rules have been set in such a way that allows the capacity for every woman on the island to find the “right” man.

Considering that today’s first episode is flying in one African American male digital ad executive pitching himself as the real deal to not one but three young professional African American women among the twelve sitting “Coupled” island dwellers, and this could be something a bit different from all of the others in this mainstream reality genre.  You’ll have to tune in to see how music and a stated affinity for freestyle rapping figure into this episode in a way that is up for debate as to whether it’s simply unexpected or destined for immediate filing in the “corny” bin.

“Coupled” premieres tonight, May 17 at 9:00-10:00 pm ET/PT on FOX.