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Sean “Diddy” Combs To Open New Charter School In Harlem

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Harlem native Sean Combs is teaming with Capital Preparatory Schools for a new charter school in his hometown. The Hip Hop mogul also known as Diddy/Puff Daddy spent five years meeting privately with community leaders and education experts in order to expand the educational opportunities for young men and women in Harlem and build leaders from the community.

[ALSO READ: Diddy, Eminem & Wiz Khalifa Join AQUAhydrate’s Pledge To Deliver 1 Million Bottles Of Water To Flint, Michigan]

The Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School will be overseen by educator and Capital Preparatory Schools founder Dr. Steve Perry. Combs has worked closely with Dr. Perry to build community support and enlist a team of educators, parents, and business leaders to bring the idea of the institution to fruition.

“Creating this school is a dream come true for me. I want to impact the lives of young people in my community, and build future leaders. The first step is offering access to a quality education,” says Combs. “Every young person should have the tools they need to succeed. All our children should be able to pursue their dreams. That is something I can impact with this school.”

Derek Ferguson, Combs’ longtime strategic adviser, will serve as head of the school’s board. The board also includes author and spiritual life coach Dr. Iyanla Vanzant, Mustard Seed Faith Ministry pastor Rev. Georgiette Morgan Thomas, Harlem resident Vince Morgan, Bank of America senior vice president for Community Development Banking Maurice Coleman, and Dr. Perry.

“I’m inspired by Sean Combs’ belief that educating our young people is the key to opening up a world of opportunity for them,” states Dr. Perry. “Sean and I have spent many long hours over the last five years talking about education and how best to meet the needs of the young people of Harlem, and I couldn’t be more pleased to continue this journey through the opening of the school.”

Combs and the school’s board selected Orlando educator Danita Jones to serve as principal of Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School. The school is looking to enlist the most committed teachers from across the country to re-locate to Harlem.

“Every day, we see so many young men and women of Harlem persevere in their quest to become well-educated and engaged citizens. We are thrilled to be part of a growing community that is committed to helping them do so,” adds Chris Watler, Board Chair of the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem. “We appreciate the immense amount of energy put into laying the groundwork for every incredible addition to our neighborhood. Especially those with the sole purpose of preparing Harlem’s kids to succeed.”

Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School will be located at 1 East 104th Street in New York City. The initial school year will begin fall 2016.

The school is currently accepting applications for students in the 6th and 7th grades. Capital Prep Harlem will expand a grade each year until it is fully enrolled at 700 students in grades 6 through 12. Anyone interested in applying as either a student or staff should visit www.capitalprepharlem.org.

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: DJ Jazzy Jeff Pens An Op-Ed On The Importance Of Education & School Equality]

Faith Evans Discusses The Notorious B.I.G. Duet Album ‘The King & I’

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Are you ready for more music from Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace? The late Hip Hop legend’s rhymes are set to be part of a joint project with R&B singer Faith Evans. Biggie’s former wife appeared on The Dame Dash Radio Show to discuss the upcoming LP.

[ALSO READ: Faith Evans Announces Duet Album With The Notorious B.I.G.]

“Right now I’m recording this project, a duet album with me and B.I.G. called The King & I. That’s something I’ve been thinking and talking about doing with Ms. Wallace for a long time,” said Evans. “I’m kind of in the finishing stages.”

The posthumous Biggie album Born Again was released in 1999, two years after his death. In 2005, Bad Boy Records dropped Duets: The Final Chapter which consisted of collaborations with Diddy, Eminem, Jay Z,  Nas, T.I., Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Missy Elliott, and more. Faith expects The King & I to present a fresh version of the icon’s lyrics.

“I had no idea how I was even going to go about it, but it’s been coming along pretty awesome,” Evans added. “If he was alive, I know ultimately we would have done something like this. But the way this stuff is coming together and the way I’m using his vocals, it’s giving this stuff new life. I think people are really going to enjoy it.”

Faith also hinted a hologram of Biggie could be used in future performances of songs from the album. Music videos from the King & I are expected to be released as well.

[ALSO READ: Nas Talks Nearly Collabing With The Notorious B.I.G. For “Gimme The Loot” Remix (VIDEO)]

Listen to Faith Evans’ interview below.

The Game Plans To Release ‘1992’ Project Without Any Featured Artists

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) The Game’s critically acclaimed two-part opus The Documentary 2 and The Documentary 2.5 was full of guest appearances by artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Future, Ice Cube, Drake, Kanye West, Scarface, YG, Ty Dolla $ign, and numerous others. However, the California representative plans for his voice to be the only one present on his next release.

[ALSO READ: The Game To Release ‘The Documentary 2/2.5’ Collector’s Edition]

On a post uploaded to his Instagram page, Game states that a project titled 1992 will not include any features. He did not give any more details about the forthcoming collection, but the pic’s caption does include Game telling his followers 1992 is coming soon.

#1992 COMING SOON !!!! #BWS [@knighteddesign] #NOFEATURES

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If Game fulfills his promise of keeping 1992 free of other performers, the “100” rhymer will pull off a feat rarely achieved in modern Hip Hop. Last year J. Cole made news when his 2014 Forest Hills Drive became the first rap album in 25 years to go platinum without any features. Other notable Hip Hop LPs without credited features include Wu-Tang Clan’s Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), LL Cool J’s Bigger and Deffer, and Beastie Boys’ Paul’s Boutique.

[ALSO READ: J. Cole Earns First Million Selling Album With ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’]

Tech N9Ne Puts Strange Music Roster to Test On New Tour

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Tech N9Ne’s indie label Strange Music wants to prove they have the “livest” audience – quite literally.

Strange Music announced the lineup and dates for “Tech N9ne’s “Independent Powerhouse Tour 2016.”

The excursion will feature six artists from the Strange Music imprint and each artist will have to prove why they’re worthy of being signed to such a storied label.

So, Ces Cru, Stevie Stone, ¡Mayday!, Rittz, Krizz Kaliko and Tech N9ne himself will hit the highway from March 30 until April 28.

Tech and his formidable roster of independent artists will visit cities like Tulsa, New Orleans, Atlanta, New York City, Cleveland, Chicago and other major markets.

Being able to play live is one of the top qualities Tech N9Ne looks for when he is signing a new artist.

Tech believes the chemistry in the studio and on the road is what has made the record label great.

“It takes a group of people, a lot of people to create an epic masterpiece and that’s what we always do,” Tech N9ne told AllHipHop.com in a statement released today (March 28). “Strange Music is a bright light, man.”

[ALSO READ: EXCLUSIVE: ¡MAYDAY! Explains Its Missing Members & The Importance Of Touring]

The “Independent Powerhouse Tour 2016” will build upon a successful 2015 for Tech N9ne and Strange Music.

Last year, the rapper dropped Special Effects, which debuted as the #2 Rap album and the #3 Indie album.

Tech followed up four months later with the compilation Strangeulation 2, which debuted as the #1 Rap, R&B/Hip-Hop, and Indie album in the country upon its release in November.

Tour dates are below:

3.30.16 TULSA, OK CAINS BALLROOM
3.31.16 DALLAS, TX GAS MONKEY LIVE!
4.01.16 AUSTIN, TX EMO’S
4.02.16 HOUSTON, TX WAREHOUSE LIVE
4.03.16 NEW ORLEANS, LA HOUSE OF BLUES
4.05.16 PENSACOLA, FL VINYL MUSIC HALL
4.06.16 ATLANTA, GA CENTER STAGE THEATER
4.07.16 NASHVILLE, TN MARATHON MUSIC WORKS
4.08.16 CHATTANOOGA, TN TRACK 29
4.09.16 LOUISVILLE, KY MERCURY BALLROOM
4.10.16 CHARLOTTE, NC AMOS SOUTHEND
4.12.16 N MYRTLE BEACH, SC HOUSE OF BLUES
4.13.16 NORFOLK, VA THE NORVA
4.14.16 SILVER SPRING, MD THE FILLMORE
4.15.16 READING, PA REVERB
4.16.16 NEW YORK, NY IRVING PLAZA
4.17.16 WORCESTER, MA THE WORCESTER PALLADIUM
4.18.16 NEW HAVEN, CT TOAD’S PLACE
4.20.16 BUFFALO, NY TOWN BALLROOM
4.21.16 PITTSBURGH, PA STAGE AE
4.22.16 GRAND RAPIDS, MI THE INTERSECTION
4.23.16 CLEVELAND, OH THE ODEON
4.24.16 DETROIT, MI THE FILLMORE
4.25.16 CINCINNATI, OH BOGART’S
4.26.16 KNOXVILLE, TN THE INTERNATIONAL
4.27.16 INDIANAPOLIS, IN OLD NATIONAL CENTRE
4.28.16 CHICAGO, IL CONCORD MUSIC HALL
4.29.16 MILWAUKEE, WI THE RAVE/EAGLES CLUB
4.30.16 SAINT PAUL, MN MYTH
5.01.16 OMAHA, NE OKOL AUDITORIUM
5.02.16 SIOUX FALLS, SD THE DISTRICT
5.03.16 BILLINGS, MT BABCOCK THEATRE
5.04.16 MISSOULA, MT THE WILMA
5.05.16 BOISE, ID KNITTING FACTORY BOISE
5.06.16 SPOKANE, WA KNITTING FACTORY SPOKANE
5.07.16 SEATTLE, WA SHOWBOX SODO
5.08.16 YAKIMA, WA EL DOS DE ORO NIGHT CLUB
5.10.16 PORTLAND, OR ROSELAND THEATER
5.11.16 EUGENE, OR MCDONALD THEATRE
5.12.16 SACRAMENTO, CA ACE OF SPADES
5.13.16 CHICO, CA THE SENATOR THEATRE
5.14.16 SANTA CRUZ, CA THE CATALYST CLUB
5.15.16 SANTA ANA, CA THE OBSERVATORY ORANGE COUNTY
5.16.16 LOS ANGELES, CA CLUB NOKIA
5.17.16 SAN DIEGO, CA THE OBSERVATORY NORTH PARK
5.18.16 SCOTTSDALE, AZ LIVEWIRE AZ
5.19.16 LAS VEGAS, NV LVCS
5.20.16 SALT LAKE CITY, UT THE COMPLEX
5.21.16 DENVER, CO THE FILLMORE AUDITORIUM
5.22.16 GRAND JUNCTION, CO MESA THEATER & CLUB
5.23.16 FARMINGTON, NM THE TOP DECK NIGHT CLUB
5.24.16 ALBUQUERQUE, NM SUNSHINE THEATER
5.25.16 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK DIAMOND BALLROOM
5.26.16 KANSAS CITY, MO KANSAS CITY LIVE BLOCK
5.27.16 WICHITA, KS COTILLION BALLROOM
5.28.16 ST. LOUIS, MO THE PAGEANT

Quentin Miller Announces He’s “Going Back To The 6” On New Song (AUDIO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: Music
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(AllHipHop News) Atlanta rapper Quentin Miller is still making headlines. Ever since Meek Mill alleged Q.M. was a ghostwriter for Drake, the WNDG Crshrs member has been tied to Drizzy and the OVO camp. Miller’s latest musical release is going to further the speculation of his connection to Toronto’s biggest rap star, even after it looked as if Quentin was dissing Drake in his music.

[ALSO READ: Did Quentin Miller Send Shots At Drake On New Song “unHOLY”? (AUDIO)]

On the track “Going Back…,” Miller repeatedly states that he is “going back to the 6” – the nickname Drake proudly uses for his hometown. The “Summer Sixteen” spitter has even named his upcoming studio album Views from the 6.

“Going Back…” also includes Q.M. talking about taking a risk by returning to Toronto and letting his family know he may not make it back. In addition, Miller posted a message on Twitter about the song. He wrote, “‘Going back’ has a deeper perspective than you may think.”

Miller’s cryptic tune comes just days after DJ Vlad dropped a video where Quentin claims he got attacked by someone in Meek’s crew. The Dreamchasers leader has reportedly denied the incident took place.

It should also be noted that Miller recently posted a photo to Instagram of himself with Tory Lanez. The “Say It” performer is also from Toronto, but he has expressed his dislike for people calling the city “The 6.” Lanez and Drake have been accused of sending subliminal shots at each other as well.

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[ALSO READ: Tory Lanez On Drake’s “Summer Sixteen” Diss: “I Understand I’m A Threat Musically” (VIDEO)]

Listen to Quentin Miller’s “Going Back…” below.

Yung Lean Concert Canceled Due To Bomb Threat

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Swedish rapper/producer Yung Lean’s concert in Minneapolis had to be canceled due to a security threat. The Fine Line Music Cafe was evacuated Sunday night after a bomb threat was made on social media.

[ALSO READ: YFN Lucci & Johnny Cinco Concert Ends In Gunfire (VIDEO)]

According to reports, security began escorting fans out of the club around 6:30 pm. Lean exited the venue and remained on his tour bus as police taped off the block.

A bomb squad searched the facility, and it was determined the location was clear of any explosive devices around 7:50 pm. Both Yung Lean and the Minneapolis PD addressed the incident on Twitter.

Yung Lean first gained international attention with his single “Ginseng Strip 2002” and his 2013 mixtape Unknown Death 2002. The Stockholm native has released two studio albums – 2014’s Unknown Memory and 2016’s Warlord. Lean is scheduled to perform in Seattle, Vancouver, and Portland in the coming days.

[ALSO READ: Snoop Dogg Got Arrested In Sweden]

Big Sean & Jhené Aiko Announce Release Date For ‘Twenty88′ Joint Project

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Def Jam recording artists rapper Big Sean and singer Jhené Aiko are joining forces for a new joint project. They announced the Twenty88 EP will arrive this week.

The “I Don’t F*ck with You” rhymer and “The Worst” vocalist revealed the release date and cover art for Twenty88 on their respective Instagram pages. In addition, a new Twitter account dedicated to the EP posted two videos featuring Sean and Jhené. The duo’s collaborative effort is scheduled to arrive this Friday, April 1.

[ALSO READ: Is A Big Sean & Jhene Aiko Joint Album On The Way?]

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[ALSO READ: Metro Boomin Talks Working On New Music With Kendrick Lamar & Big Sean (AUDIO)]

Did Blac Younsta Get Transgender Beat Up Over Dating Allegations?

By: yourfavenightmare Updated Category: Rumors
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Blac Younsta is pretty gangsta. He is not about to let you people call him gay or a dater of transgenders.

Peep:

Now there are reports that he had the transgender human being beat up over these allegations of sexual impropriety…or propriety.

MediaTakeOut.com reported yesterday, that a popular TRANSGENDER named Bnell was making a lot of INCREDIBLE ACCUSATIONS – about having relations with rapper Blac Youngsta . . . well she’s now in the hospital.

Just a few hours after MediaTakeOut.com posted the report – Blac Younsta came out and PUBLICLY denied Bnell’s accusations. And then it happened.

In what could be a completely UNRELATED set of circumstances, MediaTakeOut.com learned that BNell was attacked yesterday, by a group of men. She was beaten badly and rushed to the hospital where she suffered back and neck injuries.

She’s expected to make it . . . but the next few days will NOT be fun.

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Tiny Issues Statement, Says T.I. Made It To Atlanta To Welcome Baby Girl

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Rap star T.I. and his wife Tiny welcomed their third child together, a 5lb baby girl, yesterday (March 26) at 2:58PM in Atlanta.

The baby girl, which is T.I.’s seventh child, was originally supposed to be born on April 20, but the Harris’ got an Easter weekend gift when the child came unexpectedly.

Although it was originally claimed that he was at a show in South Carolina and missed the baby’s birth, those posts came from a fake Facebook account that has over 160,000 followers and copies most of the rap star’s posts.

It appears that T.I. managed to see the tender moment after all.

Here is the statement Tiny’s issued to AllHipHop.com below:

In true Harris fashion, our baby girl made us all HUSTLE, making a surprise early entrance.

While we expected her to arrive around April 20th, our PERFECT baby girl decided March 26th was the right time for her DEBUT.

My husband, Tip Harris, went from the stage right to the plane from his show in Las Vegas and luckily, made it to Atlanta with time to spare. Our whole clan was together to see our beautiful healthy baby girl make her way into the world. Just the way I like it!!

We are looking forward to more exciting times with our #Lucky7.

Tameka “Tiny” Harris

There are fake social’s floating around on Tip with erroneous reporting. Please take note of the official social media handles:

Tip “T.I.” Harris
IG: @Troubleman31
Twitter: @Tip
Facebook.com/T.I.

Tameka “Tiny” Harris
IG: Majorgirl
Twitter: @Tinymajormama

50 Cent Releases “I’m The Man” Remix Featuring Chris Brown

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: Music
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To excite fans for his upcoming project KANAN: Reloaded, Queens rapper 50 Cent released a remix of his single “I’m the Man” featuring Chris Brown. According to 2DBZ, the single originally released as a radio rip. However, today 50 released a CD quality version featuring the pop singer.

Check out “I’m the Man” below.

HILARIOUS VIDEO: If Michael Jackson Was A Trap Star

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Michael Jackson died over six years ago, but the icon remains relevant. Now, a viral video now theorizes what the King of Pop would sound like if he were around to make music in 2016…and doing Trap Music.

Listen to MJ Bang!

The Week Ahead in Hip-Hop: March 28, 2016 – April 03, 2016

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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 this week from years past.

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NJ Gov. Chris Christie Wants Obama To Extradite Assata Shakur

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(AllHipHop News) Who didn’t see this coming? Chris Christie has already jumped into the political furor as U.S. President Obama and Cuba’s Rubio Castro seem to be easing political tensions between the neighboring nations.

Christie, a who is vying to be Donald Trump’s running mate, has called for the extradition of Assata Shakur, an activist that was convicted of killing a New Jersey State trooper in the 1970’s. Shakur managed to escape prison and found political asylum in Cuba.

In an op-ed piece, Christie wrote, “For more than three decades, the Cuban government has given safe harbor and refuge to a domestic terrorist – a cop killer who was duly tried and convicted by a jury of her peers, sentenced to imprisonment, and who fled justice rather than pay for her crimes. Every day that she remains at large from justice has been a travesty to her victims’ families and the memory of Trooper Foerster.”

To many, Shakur has been a symbol of the injustice and criminality of the United States government which has owned up to clandestine operations like COINTELPRO. More recently, a aid to president Nixon admitted to a war against African Americans by the disgraced president.

Autumn Marie, who is a member of Black Lives Matter NYC and the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement, countered Christie’s claims, citing highly ignored facts.

“There was no evidence Assata committed a crime that night. In fact the evidence and ballistics reports show otherwise. She was put in a men’s facility, her well being was not safe and she was by no means guaranteed a just trial in this country,” Marie told AllHipHop exclusively. “She has lived a peaceful existence since she arrived in Cuba and inspired people around the world with her story. She has not been a threat to anyone. The case needs to be re-examined not just to exonerate Assata but also to bring charges against the police for their excessive force and other wrong doings.”

For more, Marie encourages people to read http://assatateachin.com/factsofhecase, for facts of the case.

Last year,  a representative  for Cuba stated on the record that they would not extradite Assata.

“I can say it is off the table,” said Gustavo Machin, the deputy director for American affairs at the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Like Marie, Machin questioned the case down to the core of Assata Shakur’s 1977 criminal trial. “There are very serious doubts about that case. We consider that a politically motivated case against that lady,” Machin said last March.

Over the weekend, Chris Christie became the subject of more foolery when he was photographed double-f###### bags of M&M candy.
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Support Builds For “A Tribe Called Quest Boulevard” In Queens, NY

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(AllHipHop News) There is powerful movement toward changing the name of a Queens street to honor the legacy of A Tribe Called Quest and Phife Dawg.

Last week, Phife Dawg, a founding member of the iconic group, died due to complications with diabetes.
Tee Smif, one of the organizers, told AllHipHop exclusively that they were already pushing for this change, but Phife’s passing makes the timing more critical. Smif also said that Talib Kweli was already in support of it and roughly 2,200 people had signed a petition at the time of this writing.

The petition to Queens Council Member I. Daneek Miller goes as follows:

Sadly, this week it was reported that Malik “Phife Dawg” Isaac Taylor of the Iconic Hip Hop group A Tribe Called Quest has died. We are requesting the cooperation of Council Member I. Deneek Miller and Speaker Mark-Viverito to support our new proposed co-naming of Linden Boulevard between 192 Street and 193 Street to: A Tribe Called Quest Boulevard.

Please help us by signing this petition and bringing awareness to this cause. We’re very close at making this a reality but need your help!

Signed,

HHDG – Members of The Hip Hop Discussion Group
&
LeRoy McCarthy

Click here to sign the petition!

Rappers Celebrate Easter Sunday In Different Ways

By: Jake Crates Updated Category: News
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(AllHiphop News) This Easter Sunday rappers across the Hip-Hop community shared in celebrating Easter, also called “Resurrection Sunday”

Across the game, from new songs to new babies, this Easter was eventful for Hip-Hop.

T.I. celebrated Easter with the birth of a new baby, welcoming his 7th child into the world with Tiny Harris.

The rapper took to Twitter to share in the widely reported news, “#Facts #HappyEaster #GodIsGOOD #AllTheTIME #Amen ”

Kanye West also celebrated the holiday in the form of the release of “Ultralight Prayer.”

The religious inspired song quickly spread and features a poignant sermon at the beginning of the song.

With a chorus singing in the background and the assistance of a Kirk Franklin Yeezus calls on God as he’s been known to do (“Jesus Walks”) and delivers a timely record.

“Father, this prayer is for everyone that feels they’re not good enough / This prayer is for everybody that feels they’re too messed up /
For everyone that feels they’ve said ‘I’m sorry’ too many times/ Let them know that’s why you took the nail/  So we could have eternal life,” Kirk Franklin says in his sermon.

Yesterday according to KQED, Mistah F.A.B. provided food and an opportunity for families to have fun  with a free Easter egg hunt at Mosswood Park in the Bay.

Other Rappers also celebrated the pastel themed holiday in their own ways with humor, Snoop Tweeting the following photo.

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Nas celebrated the holiday honoring famed singer and pianist Nina Simone, posting the following image on Instagram with the caption “Listening to Nina.”

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Bun B honored Jesus with a Tweet saying, “He has risen! Happy Easter.” Following his Tweet about the holiday, Bun B took time to bring awareness to the Pakistan bombing that took place last night, killing 44 people.

Check out some of the other updates from rappers today as well!

Dave Chappelle Clowns Bruce Jenner In Recent Standup Routine

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) During his third show at the Palladium in Hollywood, comedian Dave Chappelle had a 6-7 minute standup routine about the Jenner family.  According to TMZ, Chappelle talked about Bruce Jenner first, calling him a “Super Hero” that was “beating Africans” in track and field in the 70’s. He then talked about a recent run-in with Kanye West that there was some “change coming through.”

According to the report, everyone was laughing at Chappelle’s hot sixteen full of jokes. However, Kylie Jenner was in VIP with Tyga that same night and she wasn’t laughing at all. Paparazzi manage to catch them both leaving the club. Tyga’s expression seems like he’s happy with what he saw, but Kylie’s not.

Q-Tip Dedicates Beats 1 Show To Phife Dawg and ATCQ

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(AllHipHop News) On A recent episode of “Abstract Radio” on Beats 1, legendary rapper Q-Tip dedicated his two hour show to  the recent fallen member of Tribe, Phife Dawg. According to COS, the Abstract’s mix included classic hits from remixes from People’s Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm and live performances.

This week’s episode also included response from the biggest names in the game. Rappers like Kendrick Lamar and the mighty Outkast chimed in what they saw from A Tribe Called Quest. This includes ?uestlove, Chris Rock, Chance the Rapper and many others.

Check out the live episode here.

Kanye West Releases New Song “Ultralight Prayer”

By: Mike DeBlasio Updated Category: Music
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Kanye West decides to release a new hymn for Easter Sunday titled “Ultralight Prayer.” It seems to be an extended, alternate version of Kirk Franklin and the choir’s parts from his album cut “Ultralight Beam.”

Stream below.

http://www.audiomack.com/song/midnightcyphs/ultralight-player

PARTYNEXTDOOR Teases New Music w/ Member of Migos On Instagram

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(AllHipHop News) While he is writing hits like “Work” and performing at surprise concerts like the recent OVO Takeover in SXSW, PARTYNEXTDOOR is still in the studio working on his upcoming project P3. Yesterday, Quavo, one third of trap trio Migos, posted a clip of a new track he’s featured on with the OVO singer.

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According to HYPETRAK, PARTYNEXTDOOR originally teased the new track via Snapchat. However, a full single has not yet leaked.

Busta Rhymes Writes Touching, Heartfelt Letter About Phife

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(AllHipHop News) The world of Hip-Hop continues to mourn the sudden loss of Phife Dawg, a founding member of A Tribe Called Quest.

Long time friend and collaborator, Busta Rhymes finally took to social media to explain his emotional state in the aftermath of Phife’s passing.

As a member of Leaders of the New School, Busta and Phife worked together quite frequently. In the letter, Busta talks about their 28-year old friendship.

I had to spend the last 2 days going thru a lot of honest thoughts and emotions b 4 I spoke because this one hurts soooo f###### much. I can’t begin to explain what @iamthephifer and @qtiptheabstract and @jarobiwhite and @alishaheed means to me and how much they have done for my life. These guys are my big brothers, my friends, and the dudes that always protected me frm the b####### that came with life both personally and professionally in a way that only big brothers can do it. If u look at this picture closely, on the night of one of my my most magical moments in my 25 year journey in music DEC.5th 2015, I was able to have a dream come true in a way that it never had and that was to perform What’s the scenario (original and the rmx) for the 1st time ever back to back with all of the original members of Leaders of the New School and A Tribe Called Quest since we recorded these songs in 1991 & 1992. That night was so magical with all of the love that was under one roof that it’s too much to get into the details of but again please take another look at this picture, if u notice @iamthephifer had his hand on my back consoling me as I kneeled down to give thanks crying tears of joy because of how proud of a moment that was for me being able to end a 4 hour set with brothers who put me in a position where I was able to tell my mother she will not have to work for anyone over 20 yrs ago. The belief that they had in me puttin’ me and Leaders on that record, putting me last on the record because back then being last on the record meant EVERYTHING, I had no idea at that time what they were setting me up in life to be but thru out the years it was so consistent their love and concern for my well being that it was no way I couldn’t see it. Ever since that concert I have had the opportunity to spend time with Phife way more than I have been able to in over 10yrs. I’ve known this man for over 28yrs and I think I’ve seen him in the last 4 months the happiest that I’ve seen him in a very long time. It was apparent that every wish that he had was coming true and I can honestly say that I was witnessing the anointing frm a bird’s eye view 1st hand. Until we meet again King, RIP

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Check out the epic reunion in December of last year, where Leader of the New School and ATCQ got together to perform “The Scenario.”