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50 Cent Takes His Talents To The Jersey Shore To Promote Effen Vodka

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: News

(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent has stood by Effen Vodka as an spokesperson for the brand battling it out with Diddy and French Montana in public vodka wars between Effen and Ciroc.

Now the Jamaica Queens bred rapper is taking time to do a rare in-store for his Effen Vodka brand.

The in-store appearance will take place at a liquor store called Gerard’s Wine and Spirits at the Jersey shore, where 50 will sign bottles of the famed vodka for fans.

Gerard’s is even offering VIP packages for the event which you can purchase in advance at www.finewineonline.com/50.

“We are excited that 50 Cent is coming to the store to sign bottles and promote the vodka,” says Joe Stephens, President of Gerard’s Wine and Spirits. “This is a great opportunity for those in our community to come out, visit the store and meet a celebrity. As we get closer to the event more information will be released, so those interested should keep watch on our website and Facebook page for more information.”

Back in February 50 Cent stole Ciroc’s DJ Camilo, at which point 50 took to Instagram to taunt Diddy and the Ciroc brand.

“The EFFEN take over is real,” wrote 50. “[DJ Camilo’s] no longer a Ciroc boy.”

No word on if 50 will perform at all, but anyone interested in this in-store can find the address below.

2310 Bridge Avenue
Point Pleasant, NJ 08742
732-892-6161

Mormon Rapper Hits #1 On iTunes Hip/Hop Rap Charts

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music News

(AllHipHop News) This day and age rappers are coming from every direction representing a plethora of sub-genres in Hip-Hop.

Now Utah based rapper, Jamesthemormon is making waves as the most popular Mormon rapper ever, as today (April 28) the religious based rapper has now topped the iTunes charts at #1 on the Hip-Hop/Rap category.

On his chart-topping six-track EP I’m Not a Rapper, Jamesthemormon tackles issues that he faces being a Mormon in 2016.

Jamesthemorman’s rapid ascension to top, albeit unlikely pits James above rappers like Drake, Future, Kevin Gates and ASAP Ferg – for now.

With Drake’s Views project set to drop at midnight (April 29) this run could be a short one for the rapper, but its still worth noting the accomplishment.

The EP dropped on April 17th and is said to be a reflection of his beliefs in the Morman faith.

Similar to other rappers, Jamesthemormon has taken a liking to his local sports teams and features fans, coaches and players from local university BYU in the video for the “Motivation.”

Born James Curran, this 29-year-old Utah residing rapper grew up abroad in Russia, China and Uzbekistan according to KSL.com.

“I literally couldn’t believe what I was seeing,” Curran told KSL.com. . “So I’m here, and I’m in front of Drake, so that means I’m number 30 in the world. I called my friends for them to, like, verify that I’m not insane and they’re like, yeah, this is happening. They were all freaking out.”

Despite his Latter Day Saints background, Jamesthemormon says he wants people to feel unknowingly uplifted by his religious raps.

“I want the same vibe that people go to get a Drake album or Lil’ Wayne,” Curran added. “I want them to walk away uplifted without even realizing it.”

Check out his most recent video, “Motivation” below:

Chris Brown Preps Friday Mixtape Release With OHB Team, Unveils Future Plans On Social Media

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: News

(AllHipHop News) This week Chris Brown took to Twitter to let fans know his plans for upcoming releases in the coming weeks.

The releases will culminate with a yet to be named Chris Brown single that will be released on May 5th.

In the mean time Breezy is prepping for the release of his OHB project.

Just a week ago the rapper posted an image of the album artwork for the OHB mixtape with the caption, “#OHBMIXTAPE #BEFOREDATRAP #nightsintarzana”

#OHBMIXTAPE #BEFOREDATRAP #nightsintarzana

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While Chris isn’t typically known for trap music as a whole, he has frequently collaborated with a host of trap artists.

Adding hype to the tape, Chris Brown is releasing the tape on the same day that Drake’s Views project drops (April 29).

Chris also has a song with the Section Boyz, Quavo andOHB called “WHIPPIN” that is planned for release in the coming weeks and was previewed in a Snippet via YouTube.

In addition to the musical releases Chris’ to-do list includes touring throughout Europe, taking over the world and “partying” his “ass off.”

Slick Rick Hits The Road For His “Victory Tour” After Newly Acquired Citizenship

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music News

(AllHipHop News) Grammy-nominated Hip-Hop legend Slick Rick is set for his  “Victory Tour” celebrating his newly earned status as a U.S. citizen.

After a 23-year, drawn out legal process, fans, artists and critics can join in celebrating Rick’s citizenship on several previously announced dates, as well as several newly added cities (see below).

The “Victory Tour” begins with the Kentucky Derby Festival’s “Waterfront Jam” on Tuesday, May 3rd and then travels to several cities across the Midwest and South.

A homecoming show in New York City is in the works and details for the NYC show will be announced soon.

“I’m celebrating a new beginning and am thankful for the many blessings already coming my way,” said Slick Rick who was born a Brit before moving to the US at age 11.

“One is the blessing of doing what I do best – perform – to celebrate the victory of citizenship after living in this country for so many years. We will celebrate in style”

As a long-time resident of The Bronx, Slick Rick’s musical career took off at 18 years old fresh out of high school.

Doug E. Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew took Slick under their wing and featured him on the Hip-Hop classics “The Show” and “La-Di-Da-Di.”

Known as MC Ricky D back then, the moment marked Rick’s introduction to the world as “the greatest story-teller.”

His debut album “The Great Adventures of Slick Rick” (Def Jam) was #1 on the R&B /Hip Hop chart and featured, “Children’s Story,” “Teenage Love,” and “Hey Young World.”

It followed with The Ruler’s Back (1991), Behind Bars (1994) and The Art of Storytelling (1999).

For a full list of dates, take a look below at the following dates from May 3rd and August 13th.

Victory Tour Dates

 

May 3 –Water Front Park –Louisville, KY

May 7 –Lounge 13 –Columbus, OH

May 10–The Waiting Room– Omaha, NE

May 11–Outland Ballroom -Springfield, MO

May 12–The Riot Room– Kansas City, MO

May 13 –NRG Arena –Houston, TX

May 15 –The Pageant –Saint Louis, MO

May 26–The Grog Shop –Cleveland, OH

May 27 –Muncheez –Beckley, WV

May 28 –Q Lounge– Roanoke, VA

May 29 –Ante Room –Charlottesville, VA

May 31–The Grey- Eagle Asheville, NC

Jun 4 –Majestic Events Center –Orlando, FL

Jun 11 –Thunder Valley Casino Resort– Lincoln, CA

Jun 30 –Constitution Hall –Washington, DC

Jul 9 –Wolf Creek Amphitheater– College Park, GA

Aug 6 –Old Towne Civic Center –Petersburg, VA

Aug 13 –Pier Six Pavillion –Baltimore, MD

 

There Could’ve Been A Collaboration Between Prince & The Game

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors

Almost doesn’t count, but sometimes almost still gives us enough good memories to reminisce on. The Game recently revealed to TMZ that he almost recorded a song with Prince years ago.

“I wanted him to get a on a song and he was down to do the song, right. So we met at [former Universal Music Group chairman and CEO] Doug Morris’ office, man, at Universal a few years back and he heard the song and there was one curse word in it and he was like, ‘Yo. I can’t get on that. It’s got a curse word in it.”

Although Prince used profanity on some of his material, he later stopped cursing in his songs.

“That’s the evolution of people and their lives. You get older. You get wiser. Prince became a Jehovah’s Witness and he cut out all that so we didn’t do the song ’cause I needed that curse word,” said The Game.

Do you think The Game should’ve removed the curse word especially since it was Prince?! That may have been a pretty cool collaboration!

Future & Zaytoven Are Cooking Up Some Heat

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors

Future has already promised to heat up the summer with new music, and it has now been revealed that he will be hitting the road with Drake for their Summer Sixteen tour. Future and Zaytoven have been in the studio cooking up some new heat it seems. Who else would you like to see Future work with for his next project?

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Young Thug Has A Change Of Heart About Torturing Charlamagne Tha God

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors

Young Thug made a video saying Charlamagne Tha God was going to make n-ggas torture him. Thugger went on saying he would beat the f-ck out of Charlamagne. Charlamagne said he decided to stay in the house for a while because when he thinks of being tortured by Young Thug, all he can think about is blunts and penises. Mannnnnn. Luckily for Charlamagne, Thug is now singing a different tune as he said,

I wouldn’t ever put my hands on a radio guy, to small for me.”

Yo Gotti Is In His Feelings Over Angela Simmon’s Engagement

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors

Unfortunately it didn’t go down in the DM or elsewhere for Yo Gotti when it comes to his crush on Angela Simmons. Angela Simmons is now engaged to some mystery man, and rumor has it, she’s also pregnant. Yo Gotti took to Instagram to post a pic of himself merged with the crying Michael Jordan meme. Gotti isn’t here for this engagement at all. We have to find Yo Gotti a new chick.

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Drake Continues To Taunt Indiana Pacers From Courtside Seats

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Rappers across the game have notoriously flaunted court-side seats at big games during the NBA playoffs.

From Snoop to Rick Ross to Three 6 Mafia, rappers know a good view makes a big difference for the NBA game experience.

Now after a close game 5 between Drake’s Toronto Raptors and the Indiana Pacers, a clip is going viral of Drake taunting Rodney Stuckey of the Pacers.

At a pivotal moment in the game with just over seven minutes left, Rodney Stuckey fell to Drake’s feet and quickly got up holding the ball.

Drake, who is dubbed an official Toronto Raptors ambassador,  can then be seen clapping furiously behind Stuckey.

Stuckey didn’t turn around, but the fans have kept replaying it over and over, as the viral video of Drake taunting Stuckey has generated millions of views on YouTube, IG, Vine and other social media platforms.

In addition to taunting Stuckey, Drake had a special Instagram post for Paul George of the Pacers after the game captioned with, “I knew you were scared” and a smiley face.

 Drake IG Post

Despite Drake’s crying meme, Paul George had 39 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists making George the first player to have that scoring line since LeBron James in last year’s NBA Finals matchup against Golden State, this according to ESPN. 

In the past the NBA was rumored to have issues with Drake’s involvement with the Raptors, but they have yet to comment on this situation yet.

In 2014, the NBA denied reports that they asked the Toronto Raptors to remove Drake as its global ambassador following a $25k fine it incurred due to Drake’s “public recruiting” of Kevin Durant.

More on this if the NBA decides to chime in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3KeiOtL8AY

Kris Kelli Discusses Twitter’s Impact On Her Career

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

Block Enterprises/Maybach Music Group artist Kris Kelli recently dropped in on “The Fam in the Morning Show.” She sat down with hosts Quicksilva and Lil Mo and discusses being discovered by Block via Twitter, working with Rozay and more!

Guess What Legends Have Full Albums With Prince?

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: Rumors

Oh. The hunt to crack Prince’s coveted vault has already begun. Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, who worked with Prince, said they would love to get in there and see what’s what. They want to see what Prince is “working with.” Now we all know the Purple King had a serious vault with hundreds, MAY BE THOUSANDS of unreleased recordings. Well, here is the scoop and this is EXCLUSIVE FROM ALLHIPHOP. We have been informed by somebody that was once signed to Prince that the Minneapolis master had recorded 2-3 full albums with another genius STEVIE WONDER. AND, on top of that, another two albums with the jazz (social music) king, Miles Davis.

PartyNextDoor’s Whole Demo Version Of Rihanna’s “Work” Leaks Online? (AUDIO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Music

Rihanna’s #1 single “Work” featuring Drake was actually co-written by OVO Sound artist PartyNextDoor. Snippets of PND’s demo found their way online weeks ago, but an entire version supposedly of the Canadian singing “Work” has now hit the net too.

[ALSO READ: Rihanna Becomes The Only Artist To Have A #1 Hot 100 Single On 7 Consecutive Studio Albums]

Listen to “Work” featuring Drake below (while it’s still up).

Drake’s Album Is No Longer Titled “Views From The 6”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News

(AllHipHop News) It looks like Drake has pulled a Kanye West. Ye went through several name changes (So Help Me God, SWISH, Waves) for his seventh studio album before settling on The Life Of Pablo close to the project’s release date. Just days before it is set to premiere, Drake’s once titled Views From The 6 LP is now officially just VIEWS.

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

According to Noisey, a Universal Music Group representative has confirmed Drizzy’s latest collection is no longer adding “From The 6” at the end. The 20-track set will include the previously released songs “Controlla,” “One Dance,” “Pop Style,” and “Hotline Bling.”

Apple Music users will get to hear VIEWS in its entirety during a special episode of OVOSOUND Radio on Beats 1. The show airs tonight (4/28) at 10 ET/7 PT.

[ALSO READ: Drake’s ‘Views From The 6’ To Premiere On Beats 1’s OVOSOUND Radio]

G Herbo Reflects On The Deaths Of Bankroll Fresh & Capo (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Over the past year, two up-and-coming rappers lost their lives due to gun violence. Atlanta’s Bankroll Fresh was murdered in March, and Chicago’s Capo was gunned down in July of last year. Fellow Chitown native G Herbo (fka Lil Herb) spoke with DJ Smallz about both tragic deaths.

[ALSO READ: Twista Speaks On Capo Passing]

Herbo admitted Bankroll was one of his favorite artists at the moment. The two were supposedly in talks to work together on some music before he was killed.

“To see that type of sh-t happening, it’s never a good sight or a good feeling. I come from that,” said Herbo. “I come from people trying to kill you. I come from people not wanting to see you make it.”

The Ballin Like I’m Kobe mixtape creator added, “I look at the whole Bankroll situation as similar to my homie Capo. That was my man… To see somebody that you genuinely f-ck with that’s making a difference and trying to make something better out of his life – it’s never good to see people lose their life. When you lose your life, you don’t get it back.”

[ALSO READ: MMG’s Tracy T Resurrects Bankroll Fresh For “Rubberbands” Single]

Watch G Herbo’s interview below.

Mystikal Hints At No Limit Tour & Talks People Respecting Birdman (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News

(AllHipHop News) The No Limit tank could be ready to start rolling again. Mystikal stopped by Ebro In The Morning, and the New Orleans rapper hinted acts associated with the Master P led label may be hitting the stage together again.

[ALSO READ: Trinidad James Recruits Mystikal, DJ Mustard And Lil Dicky For Ode To Plus-Sized Women]

“We have a date coming up… like a No Limit tour is what he’s calling it,” revealed Mystikal.

In addition, Mystikal was asked about his relationship with Cash Money Records co-founder Birdman. The “Shake Ya Ass” performer referred to the now famous Breakfast Club interview with Birdman featuring his much repeated quote, “put some respeck on my name.”

“They do that away from him. They don’t do that in front of his face. Believe that.” stated Mystikal about people disrespecting Birdman. “You can do anything you want to [on social media], but when he shows up, it’s different… Big difference.”

[ALSO READ: Birdman Walks Off Breakfast Club Interview After Clashing With Charlamagne Tha God (VIDEO)]

Watch Mystikal’s interview below.

Troy Ave Affiliate Young Lito Discusses 50 Cent Still Having A Street Mentality (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News

(AllHipHop News) At one time Troy Ave and 50 Cent were not on the same page, but the two New York rappers eventually settled their differences and even collaborated on the “Bang Bang” track. One of Troy’s BSB Records artists sat down with Mikey T The Movie Star to talk about 50.

[ALSO READ: Troy Ave Talks Settling Issues With 50 Cent + Dealing With Haters On The Internet (VIDEO)]

Brooklyn’s Young Lito offered high praise to 50. He spoke about how, in his opinion, wealth has not changed the Queens native.

“[50] talks to you regular. He still got a street mentality. That’s how you gotta be,” said Lito. “A lot of people get that money and act funny.”

Lito also discussed how 50 Cent is Troy Ave’s favorite rapper, and when the G-Unit leader embraced the BSB camp it was a big moment for Troy. Lito gave shout outs to Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, Kidd Kidd, and Young Buck as well.

[ALSO READ: Brooklyn’s Young Lito Talks Signing With Troy Ave’s BSB Records (VIDEO)]

Lil Wayne, Rick Ross & Trick Daddy Pictured Together After Birdman’s Breakfast Club Interview (PHOTO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News

(AllHipHop News) This may be a sign of no “respeck.” Rick Ross posted a picture to his Instagram page of himself along with Trick Daddy and Lil Wayne.

[ALSO READ: Birdman Walks Off Breakfast Club Interview After Clashing With Charlamagne Tha God (VIDEO)]

Rozay MackMaine Weezy Trickdaddy ?????

A photo posted by Rick Ross / Yung Renzel (@richforever) on

The moment, captured backstage at Beyoncé’s concert in Miami, comes just days after Wayne’s Cash Money Records boss Birdman was involved in a heated on-air exchange with Charlamagne Tha God. The extremely short interview included The Breakfast Club host pointing out that Ross and Trick had issues with Birdman.

While Wayne and Birdman have been seen together in recent months and the CMR CEO has insisted their relationship is fine, Weezy being seen in a pic with both Rozay and Trick could be a sign that everything is not well in the YMCMB ranks. The “A Milli” rapper still has not settled his lawsuit against Birdman and Cash Money over unpaid royalties and album advance money.

[ALSO READ: Lil Wayne Reportedly Still Suing Birdman & Cash Money Over ‘Tha Carter V’]

George Clinton And Sly Stone Team Up To Assist Cali Emcee Unity Lewis

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: News

(AllHipHop News) California based emcee and activist, Unity Lewis, has joined forces with funk icon George Clinton.

In addition to George Clinton, Unity has acquired the music of Sly Stone, and P Funk Allstar, Sheila Brody aka Amuka, to bring you the visuals for “Free the Funk.”

In the new video, Clinton and Lewis tackle the issue of copyright infringement, something close to Clinton’s heart and something he has battled much of his career.

The track appropriately also features Sly Stone, who has had his own issues with copyright and sampling during his career.

‘Free the Funk’ is off the LP, <em>7th Dynasty</em>, which will be released on Arts and Entertainment on May 20.

The project is produced by Oakland’s Egon Brainparts of the production team Bossasaurus.

Other features on 7th Dynasty include up and coming rapper Holly Saucy and Bay Area legend Rappin’ 4-Tay.

All proceeds made from this project will go directly to the artists.

TRACKLISTING FOR 7th DYNASTY:

1) Funk The Fake feat. George Clinton
2.) Good News, Bad News feat. Tracey Lewis Clinton and Amuka
3.) P.T.S. (People Take S###)
4.) Wedding Bells feat. Tra’zae Lewis-Clinton, Tracey Lewis-Clinton and George Clinton (Violins By Tarika Lewis)
5.) Free The Funk feat. Amuka, Sly Stone, Bebe and George Clinton (Additional Keys By Sly Stone)
6.) UnI (Horns By Josef Leimberg, Kamasi Washington and Tom Rawls)
7.) My Light (Violins By Tarika Lewis)
8.) Wahala feat. Tracey Lewis-Clinton and George Clinton
9.) Bring It Back feat. Holly Saucy
10.) Glad We Made It feat. Rappin’ 4-Tay, George Clinton, Tracey Lewis Clinton and Amuka (Horns By Josef Leimberg, Kamasi Washington and Tom Rawls)
11.) Funk The Fake-Ras G Remix feat. George Clinton
12.) Free The Funk Trackademicks Remix feat. Amuka, Sly Stone, Bebe and George Clinton (Additional Keys By Sly Stone)

Drake Drops Playlist For ‘Views From The 6’

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Headlines

(AllHipHop News) The most highly anticipated Hip-Hop album of the year just got an official playlist as Drake unveiled the Views From the 6 tracklist on Twitter today (April 27).

The 20-track project features the songs “One Dance,” “Pop Style,” and also the bonus song “Hotline Bling.”

Earlier this week Drake posted a Tweet alerting followers of his OVO radio program on Thursday at 7 pm PT.

In addition to the album release, the Toronto rapper is jumping on a North American tour with Future starting in July.

To add to the hype, Drake is prepping for his seventh annual OVO Fest that will begin later that same month.

Views From The 6 is slated to officially release in just two days on April 29.

EXCLUSIVE: 6FO Speaks On Jersey Murder Trial Of Slain Rapper E-9, Preps Music With French Montana

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music News

(AllHipHop News) This week the murder trial of of slain New Jersey rapper E-9 continues on as his alleged killers face murder charges.

According to nj.com, up and coming New Jersey rapper E-9, born Eric Andrews, was shot in a barbershop while watching a football game on December 29, 2013 by two brothers, Antwan and Zaire Cromedy.

The nature of the conflict rests on a dice game gone wrong according to Cromedy’s attorneys, who say that E-9 was the “bank,” holding the money.

While tussling with E-9, Antwan Cromedy is said to have pulled out a knife while giving a handgun to Zaire Cromedy with commands to shoot Andrews.

According to reports, E-9 was shot after Zaire Cromedy allegedly fired one shot killing E-9.

The two brothers were later indicted on first-degree murder, possession of a firearm for unlawful purpose and the unlawful possession of a handgun.

Antwan Cromedy was also charged with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and unlawful possession of a weapon for brandishing his knife during the altercation.

Now just a few years after the untimely death of E-9, his friend 6FO, an AllHipHop Breeding Ground artist and frequent collaborator is speaking about the trial.

“I pray that his father and the rest of us can finally receive closure,” 6FO told AllHipHop in an exclusive interview.

“Its rough man, the trial is just now starting and it’s bringing up stuff that was almost 2 or 3 years ago. Now to hear all of this play-by-play with pictures and blood and bullet wounds, it’s tough. Then on top of that, it’s not your typical situation of war. Families know each other and it’s just messed up man. It was in a barbershop and people are taking a stand saying they didn’t see who shot who. We will see – we are going to put it in God’s hands. Whatever God wants is what it will be,” 6FO explained.

In addition to a lack of witnesses, there are allegedly questions about the potential of perjury amongst the witnesses after some of them have taken back previous statements.

“If you a civilian, be a civilian; if you a street ngga, be a street ngga,” 6FO added.

Amidst the trial 6FO is steadily working on music and was recently filmed with French Montana preparing new music and paying homage to E-9 (see below).

More news as details emerge.