REVIEW: David Banner Creates A Black Leadership Manual With “Before The Box”

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: FeaturesMarch 11, 2016

Dear Casual & Dedicated Hip-Hop Fan,

The new mixtape album from David Banner is dope. Plain and simple. Not only is Before The Box dope, but it’s a work of art that masterfully wraps up – with a a bow on top – superior lyricism in every way imaginable. I’m talking bars. Furthermore, one of the most underrated producer/rapper’s brings the beats too, melodic, bangin’ and bass-laden. The men get what they love and the women get what they love too. Heck, even the voyeur and the culture vulture can take an honest look into the mind of a Black man with Before The Box. In the recent past, the Mississippi native was ahead of his time, but thanks to some similarly-minded family named J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, people are more palatable to the messaging from their seasoned kinfolk. Banner offers a more revolutionary, dense, brash and unapologetic approach to conscious music. For example, “Evil Knievil,” he states:

They gave us Obama like
It was gonna stop the fight
Like it was gonna stop the cause
Folks still scraping
Trying to find them some socks and drawers
And something to eat
The IRS is coming so I’m back on these beats!
Barack pushed hope, Reagan pushed dope
Clinton pushed something down a young gal’s throat
Yah, and since we talking about throats
White folks, what do you know about ropes?
Yah, what you know about trees
And men swinging from them, that look like me!?
How do you say that don’t affect us?
Tuskegee, how you let them infect us?
It’s fear of the black semen
Putting sage on this page to eradicate these demons
This for Tulsa, Oklahoma, this for Rosewood!
This for Philly when the cops bombed the whole hood
This for Harlem when the pigs stop and frisk
All my folks from the Congo tell Belgium suck a, suck a
Boy Wonder? No, I meant Dick Grayson
I’m essential like the Moors were to the Masons
The Kush, the black push
Aborigines I love you, take back the bush
Oh, we are back on presidents
George was so irrelevant
But he did send the country to hell
And a lot of black folks to jail
If we are blind, that’s fine
I’ll mime then I’ll spit it in braille
Drop an F-bomb in cursive, and put that w#### in the mail
P.O.s (POST OFFICES) they are about to shut down
I was on my way to Heaven then I stopped and turned around
The government yeah, it did shut down!
I was on my way to Heaven but I stopped and turned around for my people!
I try to never leave you!
This is a war against evil… Knievil

Keep it real. So-called conscious rap has a crisis. It often lacks swagger. It can be corny. There is seemingly little place for it in the commercial marketplace. These issues present a clear and present danger to the genre. Clearly, this is not always the case, but through the years, it has been problematic. David Banner is one of the few acts that boldly defies the issues plaguing message-oriented Hip-Hop through the years. Before The Box is the precursor to The God Box and Banner doesn’t disappoint. In fact, this opus is a free album with classic stamped all over it.

A number of the songs have been released already, but contextualized they feel brand new on Before The Box. The mixtape blasts off with the voice of the late Pimp C on “My Uzi,” featuring the young sage Big K.R.I.T. and the O.G. emeritus Bun B. This banger is a fitting start to an audio journey that whirls around like a roller coaster. “My Uzi” is produced by D.B., but the end of the song take it to a higher level thanks to a orchestral “score” by John Debney. “I got a chance to travel the internationally and I got to see the way America was depicting Black men and for the most part, it was rap videos..and we looked really bad. And I couldn’t be a part of that,” he says during the sonic break.

“Black Lives Matter” music is all the rage these days, but David Banner is a different sort of emcee. You realize this mixtape doubles as Black Man Leadership manual in additional to straight-up riding music. “Black Fist,” “Evil Knievil” and “La Policia” (featuring T.I. and Kap G) are soundtracks to the revolution in the streets. Ernestine Johnson bodies “Evil Knievil” with a potent poem. Tip croons, “We know when they pull us over, they gonna pull us outta that car / they know they can’t fk with us, learned early keep ya mouth closed…fk the polica everybody.” Banner then proceeds to spew bars about dead youth like 19-year old Mike Brown and 7-year old Aiyana Jones, both of which were slain by police that were not prosecuted.

Because of the quality, it is difficult to remember that Before The Box is just a promotional precursor to The God Box, David Banner’s highly anticipated album. (Pre-order #theGodbox Album now! May 13, 2016!) Notable contributions include Chris Brown, Jasiri X (Check out Black Liberation Theology), Coke Bumaye, Savvy, Tricky 45, Hollywood Luck and Big K.R.I.T., who makes multiple awesome appearances on Before The Box. The album shares 16 tracks that are seamlessly joined together through various skits, speeches and monologues by Banner, Minister Louis Farrakhan and others.

Before The Box is periodically broken up by emotive songs like “Marry Me,” “Blow In The Wind” and the deceptively conscious “Swag.” Overall, David Banner clearly has reached the point of no return. That point where one crosses that line and it is understood the matrix is the enemy. That is a wondrous space for classic material that exudes relentless rebellious, freedom and forward-thinking music. This is more than an album. Before The Box is a critical essay of the dire times we live in and also, to some extent, a pathway to liberation for Black people. Protests and marches alone won’t create that paradigm shift and Banner understands this all too well. Critical changes in thought, music, action, activism, leadership are paramount. Now the question is, “Will people get it?” That is up for you to answer.

All that said, I really love this album/mixtape.

Sincerely,

Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur, AllHipHop CEO & Founder

Listen to The God Box and read the credits below.

Mixtape Credits

Artwork by Manzel Bowman @Artxman

Mixtape concept by David Banner and Thomas Burroughs (Thomas did most of the work!)

“My Uzi” featuring BIG K.R.I.T. And UGK

PRODUCED BY: David Banner – Burroughs

MUSIC SCORE BY: John Debney

“Black Fist” featuring TITO LO

PRODUCED BY: Street Symphony, 8X8 and D.O. Speaks

“Evil Knievil” featuring Ernestine Johnson

PRODUCED BY: Seige Monstrosity

“La Policia” remix featuring Kap G & T.I.

PRODUCED BY: Squat Beats

“Marry Me” featuring Rudy Currence

PRODUCED BY: David Banner and Rudy Currence

“Blow In The Wind” featuring Coke Bumaye, Savvy, Tricky 45, Hollywood Luck

PRODUCED BY: David Banner and Swiff D

“Black Liberation Theology Part 1” Feat Jasiri X & Tyhir Frost

PRODUCED BY: Akil Esoon

“Pain” featuring Coke Bumaye, Tito LO, Big K.R.I.T.

PRODUCED BY: Quintele “87” Amos

“Welcome To Mississippi” featuring Savvy, Coke Bumaye & Tricky 45

PRODUCED BY: David Banner

“Warrior interlude” featuring DJ EFN

Producer: DaVincci, Miami Beat Wave

“The Cross” featuring X

PRODUCED BY: Gensu Dean

“Malcolm X (A Song For Me)”

PRODUCED BY: David Banner

CO-PRODUCED BY: THX

“Believe” featuring Big K.R.I.T.

PRODUCED BY: Mr. Lee

“Swag”

PRODUCED BY: David Banner & Swiff D

“Amazing” featuring Chris Brown

PRODUCED BY: David Banner & Swiff D

“My Uzi” (chopped & screwed) – Michael 5000 Watts featuring BIG K.R.I.T. UGK

PRODUCED BY: David Banner

MUSIC SCORE BY: John Debney

EXCLUSIVE: Marshawn Lynch Speaks! – Co-Signs Rising Oakland Rapper SteveLan

By: Jake CratesCategory: NewsMarch 11, 2016

(AllHipHop News) A few years ago at Super Bowl 49 it was tough to get Marshawn Lynch to even murmur a word, let alone be receptive to the media’s inquiries. To paraphrase, he was “just there so he wouldn’t get fined.”

But all that has changed as AllHipHop recently got the retired baller out of his shell to speak on an unsigned talent that he’s been watching for several years now – independent rapper SteveLan.

Influenced by Too Short, E-40 and Tha Jacka, SteveLan took time to pay homage to those rappers in his recent interview with AllHipHop that included a word or two from Marshawn as well. Just a few words though. And only for the homie.

Aware of The Bay’s rap history, the Oakland bred rapper looks to follow in the footsteps of his predecessors by focusing on the ability to continue to set trends regularly, while remaining independent.

“Too Short, E40, and Tha Jacka. 40 and Short are the definition of longevity in this game and The Jacka was a true natural rapper. His presence on a song was always impactful and his melody game was crazy!” SteveLan explained of his Bay Area idols.

But not only is SteveLan paying respect to his Bay Area forefathers, but Stevelan is getting respect from people like Marshawn “Beast Mode” Lynch that recognized the content of SteveLan’s character.

“SteveLan is my brah and he never asked for no handouts he just keeps working and getting better. I see his growth and I respect that. Anybody I know that’s doing something positive I’m willing to support and SteveLan is one of those individuals,” Marshawn Lynch said speaking of SteveLan’s growth as an artist.

The admiration is clearly mutual as SteveLan included Marshawn in his video for “My City.”

“Marshawn is good friend of mine, I jus hit him and told him I was shooting the “My City” video and needed him in it and we like family so he was wit it. Him participating in this interview and being in the video is an example of his support; along with moral support cause he already knows how vicious entertainment can be. He’s a wise dude so I jus sit back and soak up game,” SteveLan explained.

Despite issues of rapidly increasing housing prices and the gentrification of Oakland as Silicon Valley sneaks its way into the East side of The Bay, right now the hype in Oakland is at an all-time high.

We would be remiss not to mention the Warriors historic season and the recent Super Bowl that was held just outside of San Francisco bringing a great deal of attention to the region often geographically secluded.

“That was one of the messages in “My City” I wanted to show a positive side of Oakland. When people come to The Bay they love it and they don’t wanna leave and I wanted that side to be shown,” SteveLan explained.

Proud of his city’s progress SteveLan’s “My City” features Mistah Fab and H.U. and classic shots of the whole Bay Area.

Check it out below and enjoy! Bay Area stand up! This one’s for you!

BBC1 Makes History With Two Black Actors in Primetime

By: KyliekrabCategory: LifestyleMarch 11, 2016

In a historic first for BBC1, and television in the UK, it has been announced that Sophie Okonedo, Oscar nominated in 2004 for her role in “Hotel Rwanda” and Adrian Lester, both actors of African descent, will be the central characters followed in the new primetime political drama series “Undercover,” written by award winning playwright Peter Moffat.

While the BBC has had one other dramatic primetime series centered around a black protagonist with “Luther,” starring actor Idris Elba, that show had Elba’s character as the one drop of color in an otherwise all white society with no black friends or family members. With “Undercover,” in stark contrast to ” Luther,” Okonedo and Lester will play an upper middle class married couple with three children. Okonedo’s character will also start the series hitting the ground running as the first black Director of Public Prosecutions. While Okonedo’s character will be the first black director in such a high level position, as another historic first for the UK, the series, which focuses on undercover police and unlawful deaths in police custody, will not focus on the race or skin color of Okonedo or Lester as a major plot point.

With the six episode series set to air on UK television in April, the green lighting of the series would seem to have been positively affected by the growing demand in the UK for more diversity in film and television. Similar to the timely debate that has been generated stateside with #OscarsSoWhite and #BlackLivesMatter, it would seem that across the pond, in front of the camera as well as behind the scenes, people as a nation are asking for entertainment that is more representative of the multicultural lives that are lead versus one color fits all.

Prodigy Releases ‘R.I.P. 1’ BitTorrent Bundle Featuring Cam’ron, Curren$y, Chinx & More

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsMarch 11, 2016

(AllHipHop News) Prodigy and Havoc reunited this year as Mobb Deep for a 38-date U.S. tour. The trek celebrates the 20th anniversary of the group’s 1996 album Hell On Earth. Before the Queens rap legends hit Florida this weekend, Prodigy is gifting fans with the exclusive R.I.P. 1 BitTorrent Bundle.

[ALSO READ: Mobb Deep – “Survival Of The Fittest” (EP)]

The first installment of the 3-part collection consists of 15 music tracks as well as 2 videos including the new single “Tyranny.” Collaborations with Cam’ron, Childish Gambino, Curren$y, Chinx, Raekwon, Roc Marciano, and other artists appear on the project.

In total, the R.I.P. series includes 45 tracks. Listeners can expect contributions from other Hip Hop stars such as Jay Electronica, Mac Miller, Ghostface Killah, French Montana, and DJ Premier in future R.I.P. issues set to drop later this month.

Prodigy is working on his next solo effort Hegelian Dialectic as well. He announced the forthcoming LP last August. In addition, the New Yorker is also set to release the cookbook Commissary Kitchen and the memoir The State vs Albert “Prodigy” Johnson via Infamous Books.

[ALSO READ: Prodigy Of Mobb Deep Announces New Cookbook & Followup Memoir]

Check out the tracklist for Prodigy’s R.I.P. 1 and download the BitTorrent Bundle below.

Instant Download / Stream
00 The Realness (Video)
00 Tyranny (Video)
00 Tyranny (Audio)

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00 The Realness (Video)
00 Tyranny (Video)
00 Tyranny (Audio)
01 Fame – Prodigy, Roc Marciano, Evidence (MP3)
02 Body – Prodigy, Childish Gambino (MP3)
03 Hoodie Weather – Prodigy, Your Old Droog (MP3)
04 The Type – Prodigy, Curren$y (MP3)
05 Zoo Musik – Prodigy, Vado, Chinx Drugz (MP3)
06 Fish Meat – Prodigy, Tri State, Planet Asia (MP3)
07 Seven Series Triplets – Prodigy, Action Bronson, Raekwon (MP3)
08 In Heaven’s Home – Prodigy, Roc Marciano (MP3)
09 Death Sentence – Prodigy, Roc Marciano (MP3)
10 The Realness – Prodigy, Rick Gonzalez (MP3)
11 Losing Weight – Prodigy, Cam’ron (MP3)
12 Off The Wall – Prodigy, Boldy James (MP3)
13 Confessions Of A Cash Register – Prodigy, Mac Miller (MP3)
14 Money On Your Head – Prodigy, Chinx Drugz (MP3)
15 Prisoner – Prodigy, Papoose (MP3)

Baauer Drops Lyric Video For “Kung Fu” Featuring Pusha T & Future (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Music NewsMarch 11, 2016

(AllHipHop News) Philadelphia record producer Baauer drops off a lyric video for his latest track “Kung Fu” which features guest appearances by Pusha T and Future. Sorry English-only speakers, the Nic Hamilton directed clip displays the words in Arabic, Chinese, and Russian.

[ALSO READ: Pusha T Talks J. Cole, Timbaland, Baauer And More Producing On ‘Darkest Before Dawn’]

To celebrate the song, Baauer is inviting fans in New York and London to pick up a limited edition Baauer fortune cookie containing a free download code for the “Kung Fu” single. They are available at NYC’s Turntable Lab (120 E 7th St, New York, NY 10009) or London’s Goodhood (151 Curtain Rd, London EC2A 3QE) on March 12 and 13.

Baauer’s s debut LP Aa is scheduled for release March 18th via LuckyMe.

[ALSO READ: HEATER OF THE DAY: Pusha T And Future Align For New Baauer Track “Kung Fu”]

Watch Baauer’s lyric video for “Kung Fu” featuring Pusha T and Future below.

Latin Music Superstar Yandel Signs With Jay Z’s Roc Nation

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsMarch 11, 2016

(AllHipHop News) Jay Z’s Roc Nation has added another big star to its roster. Singer-songwriter Yandel has entered into an exclusive management partnership with the company.

[ALSO READ: T.I. Talks Teaming With Roc Nation & Tidal; Young Thug Talks Feuding With The Game (VIDEO)]

During his career, Yandel released the solo albums Quien Contra Mí, De Líder a Leyenda, and Dangerous. His discography also includes over 10 projects as part of the duo Wisin & Yandel. In addition, the Puerto Rico-born Reggaeton artist has been honored with a Grammy Award, Latin Grammy Awards, and Latin Billboard Music Awards.

Along with Yandel, Roc Nation management now represents talent such as Angie Martinez, Big Sean, Cipha Sounds, DJ Khaled, Fabolous, Kanye West, Meek Mill, and Shakira. The music label division is home to Jay Z, J. Cole, Jay Electronica, Rihanna, Vic Mensa, DJ Mustard, Belly, and Willow Smith.

[ALSO READ: DJ Khaled Signs To Roc Nation; Jay-Z Previews Music And Gives Khaled Roc-A-Fella Chain]

EXCLUSIVE: ‘Shark Tank’ Star Daymond John Discusses His Appearance On ‘David Tutera’s CELEBrations’ (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsMarch 11, 2016

(AllHipHop News) FUBU co-founder and Shark Tank star Daymond John is making an appearance on the WE tv reality series David Tutera’s CELEBrations. The episode features John meeting with Tutera in order to organize a “rags-to-riches” themed event celebrating the release of his latest literary work.

[ALSO READ: TJ Mizell & Tiffany Lighty Discuss Losing Their Dads Jam Master Jay & Chris Lighty On ‘Growing Up Hip Hop’ (VIDEO)]

“When I wanted to throw a surprise event for my top social media fans around the launch of my new book The Power of Broke, there was only one party planner I could turn to,” John tells AllHipHop.com. “David Tutera is a true entrepreneur himself and created a thriving business through hard work and resourcefulness. He is the best and I could not have been happier.”

The Power of Broke focuses on John’s experiences as an entrepreneur and branding consultant. In addition, the book provides a peek behind-the scenes from the set of Shark Tank and highlights stories of dozens of other entrepreneurs.

John is also the author of the two best-selling books Display of Power and The Brand Within. The 47-year-old businessman has received over 35 awards including the Brandweek Marketer of the Year, Advertising Age Marketing 1000 Award for Outstanding Ad Campaign, and Ernst & Young’s New York Entrepreneur of the Year. In 2015, the White House appointed John as the Global Ambassador of Entrepreneurship as part of the PAGE Program.

David Tutera’s CELEBrations airs today (March 11) at 9 and 10 ET on WE tv. The Power of Broke: How Empty Pockets, a Tight Budget, and a Hunger for Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage is available for purchase at DaymondJohn.com.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: ‘Murder Dog’ Founder Black Dog Bone Talks New Books, Hip Hop Media & The Rise Of African Rap Artists]

Watch an exclusive clip from David Tutera’s CELEBrations with Daymond John below.

Pusha T Reflects On The Impact Of Clipse’s ‘Hell Hath No Fury’ Album (VIDEO/POLL)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsMarch 11, 2016

(AllHipHop News) Ten years ago the brother duo known as the Clipse released the critically acclaimed album Hell Hath No Fury. Many rap followers consider the LP the best project to come from Pusha T and Malice (now known as No Malice), and HHNF is often considered as one of the greatest Hip Hop albums of the 2000’s.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: No Malice Talks His Relationship With Pusha T & Possibly Reuniting With Pharrell (VIDEO)]

With standout tracks like “Mr. Me Too” and “Keys Open Doors,” the 2006 collection is still cited a decade after its release. Pusha recently spoke with REVOLT about the impact of Clipse’s sophomore studio album.

“We made, to me, the best album of that year for sure,” said Push. “We dropped when Kingdom Come came out, all of that. It was a lot, but I feel like Hell Hath No Fury prevailed.”

The Virginia representative added, “A lot of pain, a lot of struggle, but they say that pain makes the best music. To me, still til this day, my favorite album.”

2006 featured numerous high-profile Hip Hop albums. Besides Clipse’s Hell Hath No Fury and Jay Z’s Kingdom Come, other ’06 rap releases include J Dilla’s Donuts, T.I.’s King, Ghostface Killah’s Fishscale, The Roots’ Game Theory, OutKast’s Idlewild, Birdman & Lil Wayne’s Like Father Like Son, Lupe Fiasco’s Food & Liquor, Nas’ Hip Hop Is Dead, and Mos Def’s True Magic.

[ALSO READ: Pusha T Announces Lil Bibby & G Herbo As Special Guests For “Darkest Before Dawn” Tour]

Watch Pusha T’s interview and take our poll below.

50 Cent Blasts The Justice System & Quits Instagram After Appearing In Bankruptcy Court

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsMarch 11, 2016

(AllHipHop News) When 50 Cent emerged from a bankruptcy hearing a few days ago, the Hip Hop mogul announced, “I went to court today and all I felt was love.” That sentiment has seemed to change.

[ALSO READ: 50 Cent Reaches Deal With Creditors Over Debt]

50 posted several messages to his Instagram page where he blasted the justice system. The G-Unit leader claimed to be a target of the courts because of his wealth and relationship to Hip Hop.

In an even more shocking development, 50 announced he will no longer operate his IG account. The “Too Rich for The B*tch” rapper was accused by some of his creditors of not accurately reporting all of his income, partly because 50 posted photographs of cash to social media. The Queens native insisted the money was fake.

[ALSO READ: 50 Cent Admits To Faking Money Piles In Social Media Photo]

Read what 50 Cent wrote on Instagram and check out his posts in the gallery below.

The system is so messed up, the law applies differently to people based on the personal perception of them. It’s amazing how bad it is it’s sad.

When you make money you become a target ?. Not only by people who feel there competitors, but by system it self. The lawyers take someone’s case to go after your hard earned money pro bono.

When a judge reads a prepared statement to start proceedings to state they treat everyone the same in court. You should be concerned, I already new I would be treated differently. They know the difference between chapter 11 and chapter 7 they just never saw anyone from Hip Hop culture use it.

I have millions of dollar in my company’s, the court knows this. I was accused of committing fraud with nothing but a IG photo. I can careless what these people think of me but it’s not right. Now someone from secret service is asking if prop money was counter fitted. How the f### would I know that sh*t head? Smh

I’m done with IG after tonight, someone else will operate it for me.

ATL’s Skooly Denies Any Role In Bankroll Fresh’s Murder! Internets Speak!

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: RumorsMarch 11, 2016

You know, we stay out of these affairs, but the cat is out of the bag. Now, you already know…we said the streets knew. It only took the internets a few days to catch up, but when they did…they went in. Just peep the tweets and see for yourself. These clearly are not substantiated allegations or legal proceedings in any way, shape or form, but people are certainly p##### off at Skooly! And he replies to the allegations that he had a role in the death of Bankroll Fresh.

What do you think? We certainly don’t know. BUT, Skooly was allegedly at Street Execs Studio with a dude named No Plug that seemed to have open beef with Bankroll Fresh and that’s what people are homing in on. On his Instagram, Skooly addressed it and basically said he was innocent of the street allegations. “Tell em get it from da Source! Don’t FUCC Wit All da Word of Mouth!! #longLiveTreNt #LongLiveBankroll #MrStreetMoneyHimSelf #WeMadeHitsTogether.”
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Lil Mama Releases Statement After Arrest In NYC

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsMarch 11, 2016

(AllHipHop News) Brooklyn native Lil Mama was arrested early Thursday morning in Harlem for driving without a license. Her driving privileges had been revoked because of an unaddressed speeding summons from 2013. The “Memes” performer issued a statement to E! News about the incident.

[ALSO READ: Lil Mama Arrested In New York City]

Lil Mama’s statement reads:

I would like to apologize to my family, friends and fans for my actions last night. I made a mistake and it was totally irresponsible of me to drive without a valid drivers license. My actions do not in any way reflect who I am as a person.

As I move forward, I have learned a valuable lesson and understand the consequences for my actions which resulted in my arrest. I appreciate the support and the concern for my well being during this time. I have worked very hard, and I would like to continue to be a role model for young women and men. With that being said, I accept full responsibility for my actions and will take the necessary measures to have this quickly resolved and corrected.

[ALSO READ: Katt Williams Arrested On Gun, Weed Charges; Beanie Sigel Responds]

Polar Bear Gets Girls Twerkin’ In His iPhone

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: Multimedia / VideoMarch 11, 2016

Polar Bear releases brand new single “iPhone Twerkin” Produced by Ball Masson of HotStylz, off the new Mixtape “Fear or Loyalty” which is available now for free download. Polar Bear is the CEO of the independent label flight Risk Ent. based out of Chicago. You can follow Polar Bear on all social media platforms at @I_AMPOLARBEAR.

Mac Miller Calls Donald Trump A “Racist Son Of A B*tch” (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsMarch 11, 2016

(AllHipHop News) Before Donald Trump was calling his other Republican presidential candidates Marco Rubio a “lightweight” and Ted Cruz a “liar,” the billionaire had issues with rapper Mac Miller. Back in 2011, Miller released a song titled “Donald Trump” which first led to the famous real estate magnate to refer to Mac as “the new Eminem.” That was until Trump decided to sue Miller over the track.

[ALSO READ: Mac Miller Talks “Beefing” With Donald Trump (VIDEO)]

Larry Wilmore brought Miller on his comedy program The Nightly Show to have the Pittsburgh rhymer address his feud with Trump. Mac did not hold back.

“I f*cking hate you Donald Trump,” said Miller to audience applause.

Mac called out Trump for his controversial statements about Muslims, immigrants, and African-Americans. He added, “Make America great again? I think you want to make America white again.”

The GO:OD AM album creator continued, “I come here today as a white man with the hope that maybe you’ll listen to me. In other words, let me ‘white-plain’ this to you, you racist son of a b*tch.”

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: Stalley Talks New Tour, Avoiding MMG’s Feuds & Donald Trump’s Comments About Muslims]

Watch Mac Miller’s appearance on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore below.

EXCLUSIVE: AZ Talks About His ‘BLX’ Episode, ‘Doe Or Die 2’ Album, & Relationship With Nas (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsMarch 11, 2016

(AllHipHop News) AZ grew up in Brooklyn, and the “Sugar Hill” rapper returned to his old neighborhood for an episode of BET’s #BLX docu-series. AllHipHop.com caught up with AZ to discuss his appearance on the online show. The New Yorker also spoke about the sequel to his debut album Doe Or Die, his relationship with fellow The Firm member Nas, and his current business ventures.

[ALSO READ: AZ Returns To His Childhood Home In Brooklyn On ‘#BLX’ (VIDEO)]

Watch AZ’s interview below.

Krayzie Bone Battling Disease That Claimed Life Of Bernie Mac

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: NewsMarch 10, 2016

(AllHipHop News) Bone Thugs-N-Harmony rapper Krayzie Bone is reportedly fighting a disease that caused him to cancel a recent show in Canada.

“Canada thank you for your support sorry I had to cut it short due to sickness but I will be back to make those dates up soon! Much love,” he said on Twitter

Soon, he posted an image saying that the rest of the dates on that tour were postponed.

Since that time, Krayzie has reportedly revealed that he has sarcoidosis, a disease that appears in the body as a collection of inflamed cells. The ailment claimed the life of comedian Bernie Mac and disproportionately affects African Americans.

Krayzie is to be treated immediately by his doctor.

Click here to wish Krayzie Bone well on Facebook!

Ja Rule To Retire From Rap After ‘Coup de Grâce’ Album

By: Jake CratesCategory: NewsMarch 10, 2016

(AllHipHop News) Since his release from prison last year, Ja Rule has been relatively quiet when it comes to his plans for the rap game.

Yesterday fans got some info on Ja, as the Murder Inc. signed rapper delivered a “on time” message about his future plans for a retirement from the rap game.

After Ja Rule performed on stage at the 12th Annual Desert Smash benefiting St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital in Rancho Mirage, California, he spoke on his career plans.

According to Billboard.com Ja Rule said, “[this] will be my last [album] because I’m focusing more on film and television and my companies.”

While his project was originally slated to be called, Genius Loves Company, Ja Rule has taken a page out of Kanye’s book and changed the album title to Coup de Grâce.’

Last month Ja Rule made headlines when it appeared that his longstanding beef with G-Unit was re-ignited via some beef with Young Buck.

While the project is expected to be his last, Ja Rule will revist his Murder Inc years in a TV show for Paramount that is based on the history of Murder Inc Records.

Ja Rule is known for his roles in a host of the films, most notably Scary Movie 3, Assault on Precinct 13 and The Fast and the Furious.

Sean Price Makes Rare PostHumous Return On New Planet Asia Song

By: Jake CratesCategory: MusicMarch 10, 2016

In promotion of the forthcoming collaborative LP, Planet Asia & DJ Concept, drop their track “The Festival” ft. DJ Devastate and Sean Price. Fans and DJs alike with gravitate towards this one as the late-Sean Price makes a rare posthumous appearance on the project. “The Festival” is now available for download off the iTunes’ album pre-order of ‘Seventy Nine.’ The album drops March 25th and will be available for download through all major digital retailers, and can be purchased on CD as well as limited-edition gold vinyl, via Coalmine Records.

Will Drake Put Kodak Black On His Next Album?

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsMarch 10, 2016

Photo via Drake’s Instagram

Drake seems to have a thing for cosigning new talent with a quote or dance video here and there. Drake posted a video dancing to Kodak Black’s “SKRT” last year. Although the video certainly brought more attention to Kodak, he says he wishes Drake was a little bit more direct with his cosign.

“I heard about that, but I ain’t know what that did. But I just know that’s Drake, so… You trying to show me you f### with me or what? We ain’t never talked on the phone though. I’m direct with it, so if you’re trying to show me that you f*ck with me, call me. Throw me on your album so I can get me some royalties.”

Do you want to see Kodak on ‘Views From The 6’? Do you think Drake would do a song with him?

Rapper Claims Dej Loaf Is Lying About Her Sexuality

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsMarch 10, 2016

Photo via Dej Loaf’s Instagram

A stripper turned “rapper” named Kellie Kel is not a fan of Dej Loaf. Kellie Kel claims that she knows Dej Loaf as she claims they both slept with the same girl. The rapper name drops a couple of other female’s names that Dej supposedly kicked to the curve for fame. Kellie also talks about Dej Loaf’s transgender brother. It seems like the girl is mad at Dej Loaf for not telling the “truth” about her sexuality. Check out one of her terrible Dej diss records below.

Lil’ Scrappy Isn’t Feeling Transgender Women

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsMarch 10, 2016

Photo via Lil’ Scrappy’s Instagram

It looks like Lil’ Scrappy is not here for the transgender community. He posted a few videos about checking vaginas and baby pictures to make sure women were actually women and not men with wigs on. Scrappy’s mother, Momma Dee, wasn’t too happy about Scrappy’s comments and took to her Instagram to post,

“I’m at a lost for words…I raised my son to be a better man than that!!! To every #Trans person and member of the #lgbt community I apologize on behalf of my child for the hateful things that were said!!! I love you all #TransLivesMatter #AllLivesMatter #TheQueenHasSpoken #LHHATL.”

Apparently what caused Lil’ Scrappy to speak out was the fact that Love & Hip Hop is casting their first transgender cast member. Did Scrappy say anything wrong?