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President Obama Invites Common, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, DJ Khaled & More To The White House (PHOTOS)

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

(AllHipHop News) Hip Hop was heavily represented at the White House this weekend. President Barack Obama invited several performers to Washington, DC to discuss his My Brother’s Keeper initiative. The program is designed to provide young men of color with high-quality early education, safe learning environments, and other needs.

[ALSO READ: President Obama Launches My Brother’s Keeper Initiative For Young Minority Males]

The high-profile meeting was unannounced. According to various reports, stars such as Common, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Busta Rhymes, Wale, Ludacris, Chance The Rapper, Talib Kweli, Pusha T, Rick Ross, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, and Alicia Keys were in attendance on Friday.

“Many of these artists have lent their voices and platforms to promoting these issues,” stated a White House official. “Through their own nonprofit work or artistic commitment, many of these artists have found ways to engage on the issues of criminal justice reform and empowering disadvantaged young people across the country.”

[ALSO READ: How Hip-Hop Helped Obama Get A Foot In Havana, Cuba]

Several of the artists shared their experience at the White House on social media. Check out some of the Instagram posts below.

Today I met @barackobama Had the biggest cloth talk you could imagine. Me and my brother j cole talking more wins more blessings .. @barackobama thank u for the invite??I’m so inspired ???BLESS UP??? #mybrotherskeeper #iamnbk

A video posted by DJ KHALED (@djkhaled) on

Met with President Obama today to discuss a few things that happen to be very dear to my ❤️. I am #MyBrothersKeeper

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So much hard work put in @djkhaled we can’t do nothing but smile. #MyBrothersKeeper #DaywemetObama

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

Meeting with the President today. #MyBrothersKeeper

A photo posted by Common (@common) on

Hip Hop stepped up at the White House in a major way today. Stay tuned… #mybrotherskeeper #letgirlslearn pic by @cognito333

A photo posted by Talib Kweli (@talibkweli) on

White House certified ??

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Yesterday was Epic #mybrotherskeeper ????????????????????????????

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My brother keeper??thanksto Whitehouse and the president for and amazing time learn so much from my peers today what a great day ????????

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The Union. Stay tuned. @ludacris @djkhaled @rapsody @kingpush @janellemonae @nickiminaj @common @conglomerateent @chancetherapper @richforever @walefolarin @therealswizzz @aliciakeys @realcoleworld @asaprocky @timbaland

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Best Coast Member Claims Chris Brown’s Song “Perpetuates Rape Culture”

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

(AllHipHop News) Chris Brown has faced a lot of scrutiny throughout his career. The R&B singer is now being slammed by a member of the band Best Coast. Vocalist Bethany Cosentino took to Twitter to call out CB for his Top 20 hit “Back To Sleep.”

[ALSO READ: Chris Brown “Throws Shade” At Kehlani & PartyNextDoor In Defense Of Kyrie Irving]

Cosentino went on an extended tweet rant claiming the Royalty single was about rape. She took issue with the song’s chorus: “Just let me rock, f-ck you back to sleep girl. Don’t say a word no, don’t you talk. Just hold on tight to me girl. F-ck you back to sleep girl rock you back.”

Cosentino posted, “You already know how I feel about Chris Brown – but WHY/HOW are those lyrics ok? Cool, a song that perpetuates rape culture being a hit.”

She later added, “How about this for a review: singing about f-cking a girl back to sleep/telling her dont say a word is singing about rape + it’s disgusting.”

While the indie rock singer’s interpretation of the song suggested the lyrics are about rape, others took the track’s theme to be about Brown returning home in the middle of the night to his girlfriend after a long trip. He finds her asleep. She then wakes up to greet him before they engage in sex.

The idea of rape being promoted in music has become a very sensitive issue in recent years. Both Rick Ross and Rich Homie Quan faced backlash over lyrics that were perceived to be about sexual abuse of women.

[ALSO READ: Rapper Rick Ross Lands Victory In Court; Rape Case Dismissed]

Read Bethany Cosentino’s tweets and watch the video for Chris Brown’s “Back To Sleep” below.

2Pac’s High School Love Letter Is Up For Auction

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

(AllHipHop News) Another piece of Tupac Shakur memorabilia is up for sale. In March, Moments In Time offered some of 2Pac’s music and handwritten notes to the highest bidder, and now the website is selling a love letter written by the iconic rapper.

[ALSO READ: 2Pac’s Handwritten Notes & Unreleased Music Are Up For Sale]

2Pac-letter

According to TMZ, the letter was composed in 1988 and was intended for a girl Pac nicknamed “Beethoven.” She earned the name because she enjoyed playing the piano. The young lady was in the same drama class as Shakur at the time.

The letter included Pac writing he “felt really good vibes” from Beethoven. The Marin City, California resident even asked his crush to let him know if he was moving too fast. The note revealed a young Tupac was a big fan of Prince, and he even left his phone number at the bottom of the page. The item is said to be going for $35,000.

[ALSO READ: Eminem Wrote A Letter To 2Pac’s Mother Afeni Shakur (PHOTO)]

 

Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj & Future To Appear On Ariana Grande’s ‘Dangerous Woman’ Album

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

(AllHipHop News) Pop singer Ariana Grande is loading her third studio album Dangerous Woman with rappers. The former Nickelodeon star recruited Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and Future for the upcoming project.

[ALSO READ: Ariana Grande Dumped Big Sean Over “Billion Dollar P*ssy” Lyric?]

Grande is not a stranger to working with Hip Hop artists. 2013’s Yours Truly featured Big Sean and Mac Miller. 2014’s My Everything featured Sean, Iggy Azalea, Childish Gambino, and A$AP Ferg.

While Grande’s previous LPs also included appearances by other Pop and EDM acts, Dangerous Woman‘s only other guest besides Wayne, Nicki, and Future is R&B songstress Macy Gray. The album is scheduled for release on May 20.

Check out the tracklist for Ariana Grande’s Dangerous Woman below.

1) Moonlight
2) Dangerous Woman
3) Be Alright”
4) Into You
5) Side to Side feat. Nicki Minaj
6) Let Me Love You feat. Lil Wayne
7) Greedy
8) Leave Me Lonely feat. Macy Gray
9) Everyday feat. Future
10) Sometimes
11) I Don’t Care
12) Bad Decisions
13) Touch It
14) Knew Better/Forever Boy
15) Thinkin Bout You

[ALSO READ: J Dilla’s Unreleased ‘The Diary’ Album Featuring Nas, Snoop Dogg & More Set For Release (TRACKLIST)]

The Young Musicians Foundation Orchestra Blends Kanye West and Beethoven

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Videos

Yesterday, the Young Musicians Foundation had their first “Yeethoven” concert at the Arabian Theatre in Los Angeles. According to HYPETRAK, the Foundation’s Orchestra combined six pieces from classic music legend, Beethoven, with Kanye West. The free show, lead by conductor Yuga Cohler and arranger Stephen Feigenbaum, breaks boundaries with an interesting blend of orchestral pieces with Yeezus.

Someone managed to record the Orchestra performing “Blood On The Leaves” and “New Slaves.” Give the two clips a listen.

Post Malone Covers Nirvana’s Song “Lithium” During Coachella

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: News

Today, Post Malone had an odd performance at Coachella. The “White Iverson” rapper wasn’t on the official bill, however, he did perform his hit single during Jack U’s set as a special guest last night. However, the more memorable performance was his surprise cover of the Nirvana song “Lithium.” Someone managed to record him performing the classic rock song

https://www.instagram.com/p/BEUczBUjnFK/

This isn’t the first time Post Malone has done a cover outside of rap. The rapper has shown that his interest in rock and country music for a while. He was recorded covering a Bob Dylan

Swizz Beatz’ Son Is Working With Q Tip

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: News

Swizz Beats son, Egypt, is pretty good at making beats. The young producer even has a credit working with Kendrick Lamar on his latest project Untitled Unmastered. The surprising thing about Egypt is that he’s only 5 years old, earning a credit for work producers four times his age only dream about. Today Swizz, Beatz recorded his son once again working on making some beats. However, Egypt was accompanied by legendary producer, Q-Tip.

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No word on what the two were working on, but it’s very obvious that young Egypt is going to be a producing force once he gets older.

The Week Ahead in Hip-Hop: April 18, 2016 – April 24, 2016

By: shad2487 Updated Category: Features

As the saying goes, “You don’t know where you’re going until you know where you’ve been.”  Here is a look at notable events that took place in Hip-Hop culture this week from years past.

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Ice Cube Brings Back NWA At Coachella

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Videos

Last night, Ice Cube was on stage performing in front of a crowded audience at Coachella, and manage to reunite NWA in the process. Cube, MC Ren, and DJ Yella was present to perform a couple of classic tracks including “F*ck the Police” and “Straight Outta Compton” without the former producer of the legendary rap group, Dr. Dre. Along with NWA’s performance, Ice Cube brought Snoop Dogg out to perform a couple of tracks too.

Check out the videos below.

https://youtu.be/YzCjMFwYxqM

Watch Day 2 Of Coachella 2016 (Live Stream)

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Videos

Coachella as officially kicked off in Indio, California, and with new music and presidential introductions already making news, there’s so much stuff to talk about at this year’s popular music festival. Today is Day 2 of Coachella, and features a lineup of several rap artists including Ice Cube, ASAP Rocky, and Vince Staples. If you’re anticipate about these acts or the many others performing today, a live stream is now available to watch all of the acts set to hit the stage.

Check out the three channels below.

https://youtu.be/SjOLOfyn95U

https://youtu.be/PvHy7jNCfs0

https://youtu.be/xhMmH0AFwLc

Twista Wants To Showcase His Paintings In A Gallery

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

(AllHipHop News) During an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago rap legend Twista discussed his upbringing in the city and his plans for the future.

Twista explained how violence has impacted his family growing up in the Chicago. Over the course of his career, Twista has lost three bodyguards.

A car accident claimed the life of one and the other two were killed in street violence in the United States’ third largest city.

In order to cope and relax with his stressful lifestyle as a rapper, in addition to the senseless violence, Twista has taken to painting.

“I am a portrait artist. I may get back into it. Every once in a while, I still draw in my spare time,” Twista told the Chicago Sun-Times. “I’m getting ready to dive back into it like I should have. I also do figure drawing and anatomy. I think I would like to have a gallery.”

During the interview,Twista, 43, explained how he hopes to be a guiding light for the youth of Chicago, and Hip-Hop in general.

“I want to let people see, I want the kids to see, how rappers do business, how artists can turn what they do musically into money by doing other things,” Twista said.

Twista is currently on the East Coast run of his Living Legends tour.

Tonight (April 17) Twista will play Webster Hall in Manhattan, before moving on dates in New Jersey, Virginia, Missouri, Colorado, Illinois and Nebraska.

Lil B Raps Out Of A Traphouse In “Finesse Em”

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Videos

Yesterday, Lil B released a very weird video for his track “Finesse Em.” While the Based God’s video features his “based” rhymes, it’s pretty weird. The video features Lil B rapping in what seems to be a traphouse. While the rapper sits in cluttered rooms  with a gun on the floor and empty kitchens, he casually does it rocking an Oakland A’s cap and and some slippers. Very weird video.

Bernie Sanders Introduces Run The Jewels At Coachella

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

Senator Bernie Sanders introduced Killer Mike and El P a.k.a. Run the Jewels earlier today at Coachella.

Bernie had some kind words for the crowd in hopes of getting their votes in his bid to become president.

Check it out below:

Lupe Fiasco Launches Interview Series To Promote Upcoming Project “Drogas”

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: News

In late 2015, Lupe Fiasco announced that he will be releasing three new albums this year. With his first project Drogas coming soon, the Chi-Town rapper has dropped an interview series to get his fans excited. Lupe’s first edition, titled “Conversations #1” features the rapper talking to members of Lifting Ourselves Through US (Also known as LOTUS). The discussion includes the importance of creating a unique message and images for younger listeners through Hip Hop.

Check out the interview below.

Jaden Smith Premieres New Music With Lido During Coachella Set

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Videos

Lido is a producer who has received a lot of attention in recent years. Along with his popular 2014 single “Money.”During his set at this year’s Coachella Music Festival, the Norwegian artist brought out Jaden Smith to perform a new song off of the upcoming album, Everything. According to Complex, Smith performed on a piano, rapping the words to the untitled song.

Check out the video below.

 

8 Ball & MJG Managed Rapper P-Nyce Releases New Song With Young Dolph

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music

Yep thats right, legendary rappers 8 Ball & MJG are now managing an up and coming rapper out of Memphis named P-Nyce. For his breakout song, 8 Ball & MJG’s new Push Management signee P-Nyce keeps it all the way Memphis with his new single “Roll On” as controversial rapper Young Dolph joins him on this one. The Exotic Muzik-produced “Roll On” definitely has that big anthem sound that’s in perfect time for the Summer!
8 Ball & MJG

Dizzy Wright And Demrick Prep New Album With “Roll My Weed” Single

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music

With 4/20 right around the corner, Dizzy Wright & Demrick release their latest single “Roll My Weed” off their forthcoming project “Blaze With Us“.  “Roll My Weed” is produced by DJ Hoppa  and is a sure addition to your 4/20 playlist for next week.

https://soundcloud.com/dizzywright/dizzy-wright-roll-my-weed/

Skyzoo And C.L. Smooth Honor Record Store Day With Blue 7″ Vinyl Release

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music

In support of national Record Store Day (April 16), Skyzoo and CL Smooth have teamed up for a one time release of their song “Perfect Timing.”

In promotion of the release, Sweden’s Max I Million and DJ Devastate chopped up a remix as Max handled the production and Devastate came through with a scratch hook, that replaced the original chorus from C.L. hook.

After the track was first released in ’08 the guys received numerous requests over the years for the song to be on vinyl.

As such, Coalmine Records will be releasing a rare 7-Inch blue vinyl for the track in honor of Record Store Day.

Fans interested can pick up the records at Fat Beats or UGHH.

Check it out below and support real Hip-Hop on Record Store Day!

Juicy J Laces K.E On The Track Produced Song For Rising DMV Rapper Sir Lloyd

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music

With the DMV situated right in between the East Coast and the heart of the dirty South in Atlanta, Sir Lloyd has drawn in influences from both the lyrical East Coast and trapped out South for his new track “CA$H” featuring Juicy J and famed producer K.E On The Track.
The song is brash, bold and gritty and it’s head nodding Hip Hop at its best. DJ’s are picking up on the song and it is receiving accolades from notable mixshows. the song is the first release off of his upcoming street album called “Don’t Be Quiet Now.”

Project Pat Helps B.o.B And Scotty ATL Show Love To The Strippers

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: Music

B.o.B.’s No Genre Record label is growing quickly with tours and the development of Scotty ATL, so this record featuring legendary Memphis bred rapper Project Pat is perfect timing. Press play and enjoy this anthem for the strip club dubbed,”Pretty Fine Stripper” off the Scotty ATL and B.o.B project Live & Direct.. Anyone local should look out for the video shoot in ATL on 4/20!