(AllHipHop News) Karen Civil started a very public spat with Cam’ron after she relayed a story about how the Dipset leader’s alleged unwillingness to give up a parking spot to Jay Z led to his removal from Def Jam Records. Cam fired back by claiming Civil stole $60,000 from fellow Diplomats representative DukeDaGod.
During an interview with the BUBZWORLD podcast, Cam addressed his issues with Civil. The Purple Haze album creator suggested Civil’s comments were also discrediting Jay, and the Harlem native stated he only saw his former Roc-A-Fella boss travel by car with a driver.
“Why would he be looking for a parking spot when he has a driver? And it’s no parking on the block she’s talking about anyway,” said Cam. “Why would you even make Jay Z seem like he’s that type? He wasn’t that type of person to be looking at people like, ‘I want a parking spot.’ So I thought the story was ridiculous.”
Cam went on to explain how he supposedly got Civil a position at Warner Bros Records. He also answered the critics that said he was “dissing” the Be You & Live Civil author.
“I didn’t diss Karen. I told what’s real, and I told the facts. She said my name before I said her name. I haven’t mentioned that girl’s name in years,” Cam stated. “I don’t know if I started [her being cyber bullied], but if I did, that wasn’t my intention. My intentions were to defend myself, and to defend my business reputation, and to defend – in a weird way – me and Jay Z’s ‘cool and bad’ relationship.”
Jay Z and Cam’ron have had a tenuous history. However, the “Oh Boy” rhymer made it clear he still respects Jay for his business accomplishments.
Cam added, “Other people think that’s my arch-nemesis, my enemy. Listen B, that man is from the ghetto, he’s from Marcy Projects like all of us from the inner-city. And to be where he’s at now is amazing, amazing as a black youth growing up in New York City to make it to where he’s at.”
In addition, Cam’ron questioned why Civil has not publicly addressed the allegations that she took money from several of her clients. He also accused certain media outlets of refusing to run negative stories about Civil because they are closely associated.
(AllHipHop News) International superstar Rihanna has added another honor to her musical résumé. The Roc Nation songstress is the only artist in history to score a #1 song on seven straight studio albums.
Billboard points out Rihanna earned the distinction when her latest single “Work” topped the Hot 100 chart. The Drake-assisted record off Anti joins “SOS” from A Girl Like Me, “Umbrella,” “Take a Bow,” & “Disturbia” from Good Girl Gone Bad, “Rude Boy” from Rated R, “What’s My Name?,” “Only Girl (In the World),” & “S######” from Loud, “We Found Love” from Talk That Talk, and “Diamonds” from Unapologetic.
“Work” also helped Rihanna pass Michael Jackson for the third-most Hot 100 #1’s all-time and tie for fifth place on the list of most Top 10 singles in history. Her 14 career #1 singles also include feature appearances on T.I.’s “Live Your Life” as well as Eminem’s “Love The Way You Lie” and “The Monster.”
(AllHipHop News) There are still millions of Tupac Shakur fans that would love to be able to hear unreleased tracks from the Hip Hop icon. One lucky buyer may be able to get his or her hands on some of Pac’s never-before-heard records.
TMZ reports some of the late rapper’s music and handwritten notes are being sold to the highest bidder. The items were reportedly given to the seller when he answered a Craigslist’s ad for baseball cards. The person was then offered the Pac memorabilia as well. The original owner’s father supposedly worked with Pac at some point.
The collector’s items include CDs and 3 notebooks with two pages of music video notes for the song “Point The Finga” off 1993’s Strictly 4 My N.*.G.G.A.Z. album. The 2Pac estate and his surviving relatives are very protective of the emcee’s legacy and image. The family is said to be attempting to block the sale of the items.
(AllHipHop News) The powerful production duo of Adrian Younge (Ghostface Killah) and Ali Shaheed Muhammad (A Tribe CalledQuest) were among the creatives to contribute to Kendrick Lamar’s surprise project untitled unmastered. Younge and Muhammad originally worked on the cut known as “untitled 06” featuring CeeLo Green.
The instrumental for “untitled 06” was produced at Younge’s Linear Labs studio in Los Angeles, and it was initially created for the pair’s upcoming album The Midnight Hour. Sam Taylor, SVP of A&R and Creative at Kobalt, shared a few Midnight Hour tracks with Lamar.
The TDE emcee decided to use the demo CeeLo had named “Question Marks” for his own project. A final version of “Question Marks” – with just the Goodie Mob member – will appear on Younge and Muhammad’s LP.
“Kendrick Lamar never really cares about what the critics think. This is why he is a true artist,” says Adrian Younge. “A true artist tells the world what is great, before everyone else figures it out.”
Muhammad adds, “Kendrick Lamar is the definition of a true artist; his music transcends time because he creates with unfettered freedom.”
Music listeners and television fans can look for Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad’s collaborative work as part of a forthcoming TV show’s psychedelic score. Younge recently released his own album Something About April II.
(AllHipHop News) Amber Rose is looking to expand her growing entrepreneurial empire. The author of How To Be A Bad B*tch is jumping into the tech world. Rose partnered with Zoobe for the new 3D character “Muva” for use in social media and chat apps such as Whatsapp.
“Muva loves connecting with her Rosebuds. I’m excited to see the wonderful things my fans will create with my 3-D character,” says Rose.
Rose will reveal her Zoobe character at an unveiling event during the SXSW festival on Sunday, March 13th in Austin, Texas. The free app is available on iTunes and Google Play.
“We are extremely proud to add Amber as our first Zoobe Star to our character cast. She has an enormous social media presence and is constantly challenging the ways in which celebrities remain in touch with their fans,” states Norbert Richard Meinike, Chief Marketing Officer at Zoobe. “Much like all of our characters, Amber does not shy away from having strong opinions, and we love colorful personalities! At the moment, there isn’t anyone else out there who we see as a more perfect Zoobe Star.”
Zoobe is the leading character voice-messaging app. The company was founded by filmmaker Lenard F. Krawinkel. It enables 3D animated characters to perform their user’s voice messages and then creates easy-to-share video clips. Since its launch in 2013, more than 200 million Zoobe video messages have been created worldwide.
“Now is your chance to have me come to life right in front of your eyes!” adds Rose. “My 3-D character is stepping into your life through your mobile device, all thanks to a new app called Zoobe.”
(AllHipHop News) It appears an 8-track project of unfinished demos was enough to set up Kendrick Lamar to earn another #1 album. According to HitsDailyDouble, K. Dot’s untitled unmastered is on pace to land in the top spot on the charts.
The industry website reports the surprise EP is expected to sell between 140,000 – 150,000 copies out the gate. Streaming totals should push the equivalent album units to 175,000 – 185,000.
If those numbers hold, untitled unmastered will be Kendrick’s second #1 album. To Pimp A Butterfly spent two weeks in the pole position in 2015. The platinum certified LP sold 324,000 copies in its initial week.
Top Dawg Entertainment’s CEO revealed on Twitter that physical copies of untitled unmastered are possibly on the way. Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith replied to a questioning fan by writing, “Yep….working on that.”
Another surprise project released on March 4 is looking at a Top 10 debut as well. 2 Chainz’s ColleGrove (with Lil Wayne) is projected to move between 35,000 – 45,000 copies (55,000 – 65,000 SPS). The Atlanta rapper’s 2013 album B.O.A.T.S. II: Me Time debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 with 63,000 copies sold in its first week.
Last week, Taiwanese rapper Dwagie released a new set of visuals for his single “Mansion n Security.” Along with Dwagie on the mic for this track, the rapper teamed up with legendary Queens duo “Mobb Deep” to hold the song down. “Mansion N Security” also features production credits from C-Infamous and Statik Stelektah as well.
With the all female redo of “Ghostbusters,” once again, a black actress instead of a studio executive or a powerful director, like Paul Feig, would appear to be bearing the brunt of some controversy tied to accepting a large studio paycheck. In what could be categorized as another case of blaming the victim for a larger societal problem, “Ghostbusters” actress and SNL comedienne Leslie Jones would seem to be on the short end of a rapidly burning stick when it comes to her portrayal of the sole Ghostbuster of color in the remake of the longtime “Ghostbusters” franchise. Actor Ernie Hudson, the African American actor who portrayed Winston Zeddemore, the original “fourth” and only non-white Ghostbuster, has recently gone on record with his conflicting emotions when it came to playing his part thirty years ago in the breakout comedic hit. Before filming, Zeddemore was originally sold to Hudson as a potentially “career-changing” role equipped with an Air Force and demolitions background that was just as impressive if not as geeky erudite as those of his white ghost busting counterparts, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray and Harold Ramis who were all scientists. However, once Hudson arrived on set his part was severely diminished to the point of being just an ordinary guy looking for a paycheck. In a telling reveal of what hasn’t changed in the playbook, Leslie’s character, Patty Tolan, Zeddemore’s female doppelganger is not only the only non scientist Ghostbuster, but in a truly less than timely rewrite, Tolan is an actual “token black” due to the fact that her job outside of being a Ghostbuster is literally working in an NYC toll booth where she gives tokens to other people who actually do have important places to go and things to do all over New York City.
In the Sophie’s choice that befalls those such as Jones and also actress Zoe Saldana, who has also recently been persecuted in social media for her less than ideal casting as African American civil rights icon Nina Simone in “Nina,” the choice to respond and be found at fault, or be silent and be found at fault is neither good nor particularly ideal from any view. However, perhaps because Jones is a comedienne, and familiar with dealing with a heckler or two, she has wisely chosen to respond via twitter, and doing so, has done quite well in her defense – whether one chooses to believe in the overall merit of her argument or not in light of the bigger picture. To her credit, Jones starts out by quoting an actual fan that contacted her who is in fact an African American tollbooth clerk:
I received this from a MTA worker: Hey Leslie, thanks for being you. A question was asked by a news writer about your role on your new movie 10:02 PM – 3 Mar 2016
black actresses. This was my response: I work for the MTA in that role as a Token Boof Clerk and I was happy to see my job, something whic 10:02 PM – 3 Mar 2016
provides me with plenty of jokes, a great perspective on society, and a birds eye view of horrible s### that I witness everyday on screen. 10:03 PM – 3 Mar 2016
. (I wished Leslie would have hooked me up…a joke) however, the fact that my position as a clerk is the most abused by society, I feel 10:03 PM – 3 Mar 2016
boof have folk thinking I’m invisible, that I’m not a college graduate, and a producer, comedian, writer, actor, etc. I’m a verb. I’m not a 10:05 PM – 3 Mar 2016
I love my job and I enjoy engaging people with information infused with humor. Leslie is a comedian. She’s a larger than life personality 10:06 PM – 3 Mar 2016
and it’s the first thing we see no matter what role she gets. As she grows, she will be able to tap into all her greatness. I am supporting 10:07 PM – 3 Mar 2016
supporting this movie because I see me. I hope you receive all that’s for you. You looked so cute in the uniform. Congrats Sis. I’m proud 10:07 PM – 3 Mar 2016
Moving on from there, Jones does quite a good job speaking for herself in a straight forward assessment of her responsibility as an entertainer, the studio’s responsibility and the actual work she gets paid for in an argument that doesn’t end with her when it comes to Hollywood and how the stories we want to see are actually created and sold:
ITS NOT A MAN, WOMAN, RACE, CLASS THANG!! ITS A GHOSTBUSTER THANG!! AND AS FAR AS IM CONCERNED WE ALL GHOSTBUSTERS!! STAND TALL!!
It’s hard to argue with Leslie Jones’ sentiment in her last all caps tweet, because yes, in theory and in pretty much everything else, we all want to be Ghostbusters. But to the same point, in the year 2016, one also has to admit that it is likely very much a “race thang” if thirty years later it’s still inconceivable for just one of the scientific or extraordinary Ghostbusters up on the screen to be the single dark berry out of an otherwise extremely mauve bunch. Clearly that is one ghost that we as a larger society have not quite busted once and for all.
(AllHipHop News) The Almighty Sosa may have retired from the rap game. Chicago rapper, Chief Keef, may have announced his resignation from the rap game. Earlier today on Twitter, Keef answered one of his fans questions regarding the rapper’s lack of music lately.
I'm retired you didn't know? To many n##### sound jus like me or saying s### like almighty would 😂 https://t.co/FAF6jYQ1bD
Last night, Future was the musical guest for Saturday Night Live. The Atlanta rap star performed “Low Life” with the Weeknd, his unofficial anthem “March Madness,” and started the show by performing Jumpman with Jonah Hill.
(AllHipHop News) On Friday, the Hip Hop community was harmfully affected when news broke that Bankroll Fresh passed away. According to sources, the Atlanta rapper was reportedly killed in a shooting at Street Execs studio, in the northwest area of the city. With many of ATL’s finest artists and producers sending condolences to Bankroll’s family and friends, Metro Boomin and one of the most heartfelt tributes. The producer, who worked closely with Bankroll Fresh in his early days, wrote an open letter to Fresh on Instagram. Boomin talks about the early days he had with the rapper, explaining the times when Fresh slept on the couch during sessions. Although the two artists started to become successful these past few years, both were unable to link like they used to, and Boomin states that in the letter. Although Bankroll Fresh is gone, Metro Boomin will continue to appreciate the moments he spent with the rapper.
(AllHipHop News) Yesterday, Miguel headlined at Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival along with front runner of Arcade Fire, Win Butler. The two music stars performed covers of several songs, from David Bowie’s Rebel Rebel to Michael Jackson’s classic “Don’t Stop Till You Give It Up.” However, the song that really caught fans’ attention last night was Miguel and Butler’s cover of Drake’s 2015 hit “Hotline Bling.” Someone managed to capture a clip of the performance, and it went viral via Twitter, but if you want to see the full performance, check out Miguel’s periscope.
After several months being in the studio, even getting shot while recording a new record for his anticipated sophomore LP Still Krazy, YG has finally premiered some new music for his fans. Instead of dropping a new song, the Compton rapper released a trailer teasing his new clothing brand 4Hunnid, with a new untitled track following the scene of events caught on film. Still no word on when YG’s next album is coming out, however, with new music already premiering and his last single “Twist My Fingaz” already out, expect Still Krazy to release sometime this year.
(AllHipHop News) Last week, rumors circulated that Jay-Z’s growing music streaming service Tidal was being examined for purchase by numerous rival companies. One of the parties that were allegedly interested in acquiring the company the most was Samsung. The mobile company behind the Galaxy series has already made deals for several albums under Jay-Z, including Magna Carta Holy Grail and Rihanna’s recently released LP ANTI, which both went platinum in a matter of days thanks to the company’s help. Tidal and Samsung has allegedly been in talks to merge for a few months.
However, Samsung has officially stated that they have no interest in purchasing Tidal. Recently, Variety reached out to a company representative, who claimed that the rumors were all false.
“The rumor of Samsung acquiring Tidal is not true”
While social media has been literally “atwitter” with regards to the numerous little moral deaths governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie appears to be suffering silently after endorsing his former GOP rival Donald Trump for the Republican Presidential Nomination, actor Sacha Baron Cohen, star and creator of Borat, Brüno and Ali G Indahouse, is clearly in no danger of falling prey to similar fate when it comes to his new movie “The Brothers Grimsby” – much to the chagrin of Sony Pictures. The dark action comedy from the studio, which also stars Mark Strong and Rebel Wilson, revolves around two brothers cruelly separated in their youth only to be reunited as adults living radically different lives. Set for nationwide release in the U.S. on March 11, 2016, the movie currently contains a joke that is unflattering to Donald Trump, which Sony pictures brass would subsequently like to see gone before the movie hits American shores given The Donald’s status as an undisputed presidential frontrunner. Despite the fact that the joke has scored big overseas with foreign viewers cheering and giving the bit standing ovations, Sony has been trying it’s best to kill the reference but Baron Cohen, who has final cut of the film simply will not allow the change. To add to Sony’s anxieties on the matter, at the film’s U.S. premiere on March 3, 2016 in Los Angeles, Baron Cohen, outfitted in a bright red “Make America Great Again,” Trump campaign baseball hat, pulled no punches when it came to taking jabs at the GOP presidential frontrunner, calling him a “demagogue.”
As such, it would certainly seem that when it comes to Donald Trump, Sacha Baron Cohen definitely isn’t indahouse.
Feel free to check out the trailer for “The Brothers Grimsby” here:
Here is the luxury of being a white person in Hip-Hop. You can put on your color like some baggy clothing! And then go marry the former Miss Iowa! Meanwhile, Mike Jones is out here all f**ked up!! Anyway, Bubba was a portly hick white rapper signed to Timbaland many years ago. Now, he’s all cleaned up!
Old Bubba:
New Bubba:
Wait. Maybe I’m wrong. Congrats Bubba and wife to be, Katie Connors!
(AllHipHop News) Troy Ave and Joey Bada$$ has continued to not be on the best of terms lately. The New York rappers’ beef started to get attention once Ave disrespected late Pro Era member, Capital Steeze. He also dropped the deiss record titled “Bad Ass.” These last couple of days, the two have been going back and forth on social media, and recently went to Instagram to continue their beef.
Joey Bada$$ posted first, using a recent picture of him performing at Okeechobee festival. The rapper then started to clown clowning Ave’s career and the lack of sales for his debut album Major Without A Deal.
Troy Ave fired back, even throwing Joey Bada$$ in a “Revenge of the Nerds” meme. Once again, the rapper continued to troll the Capital STEEZ, while also calling Bada$$ an “internet rapper.”
I think people are just hating on this poor girl. There is no reason for her to be a trending topic of mostly hate. But, you know how these trolls can be. But, don’t mind me. Decide for yourself. Lil Mama took some time to create an actual video for her remix of the Rihanna hit. I’m not mad at it. What do you think?
Who is going to ride for Bankroll Fresh? The word on the streets is “everybody” knows who killed rising rap star Bankroll Fresh. Details are scarce, but it makes sense. Over 50 shell casings were found on the scene at an ATL studio that seemed to have a rep for stuff poppin’ off. We know now it popped off with a vengeance resulting in the loss of TWO lives. Another person was killed who was affiliated with 2 Chainz. Somebody knows something, but are they telling the police? Probably not.
Sources have stated that the dude may be dead very soon if he does not turn himself in. I don’t see that happening anytime soon. The police have not even announced a suspect at all. A person ain’t gonna seek refuge with the cops! Anyway, the person the “streets” say killed him is carrying on and “mourning” Bankroll’s loss like the rest of the Rap Nation. I guess that’s like a camouflage or something.
J. Cole’s Dreamville camp has been hard at work these past months, first releasing their compilation album Revenge Of The Dreamers II, followed by Cozz’ Nothin’ Personal mixtape. They continuing blessing fans, now giving us Bas’ sophomore album Too High To Riot. The 12-track project includes guest features by Cozz, J. Cole and The Hics. The LP is now available through iTunes, Spotify and Soundcloud.
