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Vic Mensa Talks #JusticeForFlint Event, Protesting Against Police Brutality & Upcoming ‘Traffic’ Album

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Chicago rapper Vic Mensa was one of the high-profile performers for the Blackout For Human Rights organization’s #JusticeForFlint fundraising event on Sunday. The Roc Nation artist spoke with Billboard about taking the stage in Michigan to help raise money for the victims of the Flint Water Crisis.

[ALSO READ: #JusticeForFlint Event Raises Over $145,000 For Residents Affected By Flint Water Crisis]

“I definitely think that we can help make a change. The statement of this event is helping to make a change,” said Mensa. “The bottom line is that a lot of people still don’t know what’s going on here, the same way they don’t know that a lot of the root causes of the impoverished and African-American struggle in America is fueled by legislation and crooked policy.”

This is not the first time Vic has used his voice as a celebrity to address social issues in this country. The “U Mad” rapper wore an outfit featuring the face of Assata Shakur at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards. He also protested against the killing of 17-year-old Laquan McDonald by a Chicago police officer.

“I’m from Chicago so that was less of ‘I’m going to take a stand’ and more of ‘I have to take a stand.’ That’s just who I gotta be,” Mensa explained. “That was an electrifying experience and to see everybody in unity and connected for our basic human rights. It was completely necessary. It was less of an opportunity to use my voice for something positive and more of I just see all this sh*t as being completely necessary.”

Mensa is currently working on his debut studio album Traffic. He and longtime engineer Papi Beatz are providing most of the production for the project. The 22-year-old rhymer describes the LP as including his innermost thoughts and most personal stories.

“When my album comes out, you gonna know me better than you know a lot of your friends. They don’t tell you their deepest darkest secrets and loftiest aspirations,” stated Mensa. “My album is so personal to the point where it’s like somebody listening to it that really sits and takes their time with it is gonna know me more than I might even want them to know me.”

[ALSO READ: Vic Mensa Releases ‘Down To Start A Riot’ Documentary (VIDEO)]

Watch video of Vic Mensa’s performance at #JusticeForFlint below.

Troy Ave Apologizes For Suicide Comments & Responds To Joey Bada$$ Exposing His Old Tweets About Nas

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) Troy Ave is now backtracking on his scathing comments about people that commit suicide. The Brooklyn rapper dissed the late Pro Era member Capital STEEZ on his song “Bad Ass,” and then he later added that STEEZ had no right to kill himself.

[ALSO READ: A$AP Mob Members Blast Troy Ave For Disrespecting Capital STEEZ; Troy Defends Dissing The Late Rapper]

Numerous celebrities and fans condemned Troy for disrespecting STEEZ and other individuals that have committed suicide. Styles P was among the critics of Troy’s comments. The Lox spitter lost a family member to suicide last year, and he called out Troy by name on Twitter. The BSB Records representative finally apologized for his statements.

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Troy may have apologized for his comments about suicide, but he continued his conflict with Pro Era’s Joey Bada$$. Yesterday the fellow BK rhymer posted Troy’s Major Without A Deal album cover with the “crying Jordan” face photoshopped onto it. Previously, Joey exposed some of Troy’s old tweets where he blasted Nas, Troy jumped back on Twitter to call out his foe.

[ALSO READ: Joey Bada$$ Exposes Troy Ave’s Old Tweets Where He Disses Nas]

Common, Queen Latifah, Chance The Rapper & More To Appear On ‘Hamilton’ Mixtape

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) The award-winning Broadway musical Hamilton is expanding its brand to include a mixtape with several A-list performers. Lin-Manuel Miranda, the play’s creator, and Questlove, the soundtrack’s executive producer, spoke with Vanity Fair about the forthcoming project.

[ALSO READ: Questlove & Black Thought Discuss Broadway Hip Hop Musical “Hamilton” (VIDEO)]

“So far, Busta Rhymes, Ben Folds, Regina Spektor, Latifah, Common, Chance the Rapper, and others. People are coming out of the woodwork, knocking on the door,” said Questlove. “Half the songs are cover versions of songs in the show, and the others are interpolations—we’ll take some of this, some of that, and make something new out of it.”

The Hamilton Mixtape is expected to be released this fall, and it will also feature appearances by Usher and Sia. While Miranda stars in Hamilton on stage, the Tony and Grammy winner will not lend his voice to the musical collection.

“I’m not going to be on it because for me the goal is to keep this inspired by the original. But it is funny that this was my first idea, and now it’s come full cycle and coming after the show,” explained Miranda.

A PBS documentary about Hamilton is coming in the fall as well. Hamilton’s America will be broadcast as part of the network’s Great Performances series.

[ALSO READ: PBS To Air Documentary About Hip Hop Broadway Musical ‘Hamilton’]

PREMIERE: Oschino Drops Visual For “Bout Da Money”

By: Mike WinslowCategory: MOBILE

Roc-A-Fella veteran and State Property group member Oschino is back with a dope new single for his new record “Bout Da Money.”

The track features O spitting about the reality of growing up in the hood and the never ending hustle for cash.

Make sure you check out his latest mixtape “Appetizer 5 – The Real Is Back.”

50 Cent Finally Sells Connecticut Mansion

By: YourfavenightmareCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) 50 Cent told his mansion for a cool $8 million.

The rapper’s home is going to be gutted and converted into an assisted living center for elderly people, according to reports. The home spans 50,000 square feet, 21 bedrooms and 25 bathrooms.

The home originally went on the market in 2007 for$18.5 million, but the rapper was unable to unload it at that price. In 2011, the price had come down to under $10 million and then $8.5 million in December.

50 Cent purchased the home from boxer Mike Tyson for $4 million in 2003 and spent upwards of $10 million in renovations.

50 filed for bankruptcy in July.

DJ Kay Slay Grabs Dave East, Tone Trump & More For Mini Movie

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: Videos

Kay Slay Returns in this crazy follow up to his Straight Stuntin series. With Dave East, Tone Trump and others Kay Slay puts together a mini movie that is pure hilarity. Previous episodes had French Montana and Uncle Murda, but this one is also to be watched for sure. If this doesn’t make you laugh, then nothing will. This is ‘hood cinema at its finest.

Joey Bada$$ Exposes Troy Ave’s Old Tweets Where He Disses Nas

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: News

(AllHipHop News) The back-and-forth between Brooklyn rappers Joey Bada$$ and Troy Ave has now brought a Queens legend into the conflict. After Troy continued to diss the deceased Capital Steez of Pro Era, Joey put his adversary on blast by posting some of the BSB rhymer’s old tweets that criticized Nas.

[ALSO READ: Troy Ave Releases Joey Bada$$ Diss Track “Bad Ass” (AUDIO)]

Troy’s past messages (dated between 2009 – 2011) include him calling Nas a “weirdo” and a “sucka.” Joey added his own commentary by writing, “This brotha been buggin… Get [Troy] the f*ck outta here… No mercy for this man.”

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[ALSO READ: A$AP Mob Members Blast Troy Ave For Disrespecting Capital STEEZ; Troy Defends Dissing The Late Rapper]

No Malice Talks Pusha T, His New Found Faith & More On The Breakfast Club

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: Videos

One half of the legendary rap group Clipse, No Malice, stopped by The Breakfast Club early dis-morning to chop it up. The Virginia Beach native spoke on his upcoming documentary “The End Of Malice,” a possible Clipse reunion, Pusha-T, what keeps his faith strong and much more.

Watch the full interview below.

Kevin Gates Assists 550 Madoff On New Single

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: Music

Born and raised in Atlanta’s gritty section of Kirkwood, 550 teams up with Kevin Gates for “Boss S###”, produced by Will A Fool. The two rappers tradine stories on how they survived their younger days and how ultimately their grind pulled them out the street life.

“I don’t want to just rap about what I’ve done just to be a typical rapper. I want the youth to see the downside of this street s###.” My best friend was shot in the back of the head right in front of me when I was 17 and my other partner was killed while I was in prison. The only thing the streets give you is death and lost time. Neither one of them you can get back.” – 55o explains.

He is currently gearing up his forthcoming project “Hoodlum” which will feature contributions from Waka Flocka, Future, Young Scooter, Casino, and more. Stream below.

https://soundcloud.com/550-madoff/boss-s###-ft-kevin-gates

Fat Joe & Remy Ma Return With New Single Featuring French Montana

By: Mike DeBlasioCategory: Music

Fat Joe and Remy Ma are set to release their forthcoming joint album “Platas o Plomo” this coming June and just premiered the project’s first single on Hot 97. Featuring Coke Boy French Montana, Joey Crack and Remy serve the streets some new heat with “All The Way Up.”

Listen below.

Mr. Vegas Follows Up “Dance Hall DABB” Hit With “Identify My Love”

By: Rea Davis @IamReaDavisCategory: Alternatives

Mr. Vegas, known most for “Hot Gal Today”, his collaboration with Sean Paul and “Heads High”, his second major release; has been making hits for almost twenty years. Vegas hails from Kingston, Jamaica. He honed his skills, while performing at school during his teenage years. He was notorious for catching the attention of the ladies. Having gained his name, “Vegas” because of his flashy style on the soccer field; he surely carries that same flash and swag into his music. He tours extensively and has appeared on all of the major industry shows including Sting and Reggae Sunsplash.

Hot off the heels of his smash hit, “Dancehall DABB”, Mr. Vegas has done it again! Check out his new release, “Identify My Love” below.

Keep up with Mr Vegas:
IG:@mrvegasmusic
Twitter:@mrvegasmusic
https://www.facebook.com/MrVegasMusic

The Life Of Kanye: Kanye Trolls EDM DJ/Producer Deadmau5 On Epic Twitter Rant

By: Jake CratesCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) A new lesson for all Kanye West detractors.  When you get on Yeezy’s bad side, expect to get dragged through the proverbial Twitter mud.

Such was the case for EDM DJ Deadmau5 who took to Twitter to call Kanye West a “dick” for allegedly  using Pirate Bay to illegally download a $200 beat making software called Serum, made by Deadmau5′ company Xfer.

When Deadmau5 went on to make jokes about Kanye’s debt and the need for his fans to start a crowd-funding page,  The Life of Pablo rapper erupted in a series of Tweets likening Deadmau5 to Minnie Mouse and mocking his Tidal sales.

In the Tweets Kanye mocks Deamau5 saying he’s one of his daughter’s favorite cartoon characters, and asks how he carries around his iconic mouse helmet.

But, this all seemingly could have avoided if Kanye hadn’t accidentally shown the world the tabs on his own computer screen while he illegally downloaded a Sufjan Stevens, Carrie Lowell track “Death With Dignity.”

Or did he do it on purpose? The irony of the situation is palatable as Kanye’s recent project is one of most illegally dowloaded projects in years, as The Life of Pablo was only available via Tidal and over half a million people opted to avoid paying Tidal’s fees for a listen.

To add to Deadmau5′ ire, it appears Kanye was also using MediaDownloader when he took the screen shot causing many to believe that Kanye was ripping the Sufjan Steven’s record to sample in Serum.

Check out the exchange below: 

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Did The XXL Sweet ’16 Freshman Class List Get Leaked?

By: ClassicOneCategory: Rumors

Allegedly, XXL’s Freshman Class Sweet ’16 Edition list has been leaked. Included on the list are Desiigner, OT Genesis, Post Malone, Bryson Tiller, Tory Lanez, Dave East, and more! Check out the list below. Who on the alleged list do you listen to? Who do you think is rightfully placed on the list? If this is the list, who is missing?

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Photo via The Forumula TV

UPDATE:

Looks like the list is fake:

Is Public Enemy Upset Over Chris Rock Using Their Song For His Oscars Entrance?

By: ClassicOneCategory: Rumors

Apparently some of the members of Public Enemy aren’t too happy about Chris Rock entering the stage of the 88th Academy Awards to their popular song “Fight The Power”. According to member Professor Griff, the Academy was just paying lip service to all black protesters and will go right back to business as usual. He basically feels their powerful song was used to pacify the masses over the real issues surrounding the Oscars and lack of diversity in their nominations. Chuck D shared his slightly different thoughts on Twitter. He said,

“The song FightThe Power is beyond me & the crew.The point of the song is a call to making change eventually not just applauding the thought. Art speaking. Fight The Power. Make change.Demand respect. Do your own awards RIGHT & give indie artists & actors a chance to make a LIVING.”

I think most could see why Chris used this particular song. Do you think it was the best fit?

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Young Metro Doesn’t Trust Donald Trump

By: ClassicOneCategory: Rumors

Photo via Metro Boomin’s Intsagram

It doesn’t take much these days to inspire some pretty hilarious memes and gifs. This time the formula was a Future lyric from Future & Drake’s “Jumpman” that was also featured on Kanye West’s “Father Stretch My Hands” Pt. 1. The lyric features Future saying,

“If Young Metro don’t trust you, I’m gon’ shoot you.”

Well with Super Tuesday just passing, it’s pretty funny that Metro Boomin tweeted he doesn’t trust Donald Trump. Who did you vote for?

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Chief Keef Blasts Associates For Leaking His Music

By: ClassicOneCategory: Rumors

Photo via Chief Keef’s Instagram

Chief Keef isn’t exactly a happy camper right now. According to him, someone close to him is leaking his music. He is taking measures to tighten his computer security team. He plans to check apps and website owners that are posting the leaked music too. Chief tells owners,

“So owners hide when u see me don’t say wassup you’ll regret it.”

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Revelations: No Malice Speaks On What Lead To Retirement From The Clipse

By: Jake CratesCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) Recently former Clipse rapper No Malice took time to speak with Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club about his retirement from rap and his new life as a reformed man of the Lord.

While No Malice used to rap about drugs, selling crack, fast cars, clothes and all the spoils of the lavish life, the former coke rapper is reformed and remaining true to a life of righteousness.

For many, including Charlamagne on the Breakfast Club, questions still remained about what specific event caused No Malice to reform his life in the name of Jesus.

“Bro there were many revelations.  It’s just doing the checks and balances of your life, taking inventory of your life,” No Malice explained. “It was a lot of things that I was doing that were just weren’t conducive to me. My health, my marriage, my relationship with my kids, you know, and I’m just glad to be given a second chance.”

When asked if it was impossible to balance Hip-Hop and spirituality, No Malice said, “It’s not even so much spirituality, it’s the fact that I love Jesus, you know? I’m into that work and I read that word and just to be in that lifestyle, which I’m not condemning, but for me I just can’t face that every day, all the temptations and desires and wants – I just can’t be in that all day.”

Check out the rest of the interview below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib-Ne4XIiuY

 

What’s In A Name?: Azealia Banks And Iggy Azalea Go At It Over Iggy’s Black Lives Matter Comments

By: Jake CratesCategory: News

(AllHipHop News) – Will these two ever quit? Is it all in a name? Maybe we will never know the answer to that question, but recently another Twitter war erupted between the two female rappers Iggy Azalea and Azealia Banks.

After Iggy made comments about Azealia Banks in a recent front page article in Elle Canada, Ms. Banks took to Twitter to let Iggy know the beef was still alive and well.

In the article Iggy admitted that she regretted that her beef with Azealia Banks got mixed up with her comments on the Black Lives Matter movement.

Iggy also re-affirmed that she “still hate(s)” Azealia Banks, which seemed to only add fuel to the fire.  Check out the excerpt from Iggy’s Elle Canada article and the subsequent Twitter posts from Azealia Banks.

“Umm, yeah…of course. If I could, I would Men in Black memory-erase 2015, I totally would—that would be amazing! Oh, God, there are so many things. I think the Azealia Banks thing is what really started it all. We don’t like each other on a personal level, and that has gone on for many years—before the Black Lives Matter incident happened. So when I dismissed her, people started to think that I dismissed the whole movement, but I wasn’t trying to dismiss Black Lives Matter—I was trying to dismiss her because it’s our personal s###. I don’t think the subject matter of her tweet was invalid; I just think it was emotionally charged and driven by something else, and the whole thing got so misconstrued. I just wish I had acknowledged the issue head-on because it made people think I don’t care about what’s going on socially and what’s happening in America, and I do care. Even though I still hate Azealia Banks, I wish I had said it in a way that didn’t make people think I was oblivious to the movement. And I wish I hadn’t gotten into a fight with Papa John’s!”

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Listen to Delasean’s Bangin New Single “Bravo”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: Music

Denvers Delasean locks in the spring season with his bass heavy single “Bravo” produced by Tayo Fetti from the upcoming EP titled “Colorado Cruisin”. Whether you’re in the car smoking or in the party jamming, this song is sure to set the mood. Keep up to date with Delasean via Twitter.

PREMIERE: Atlanta Rapper Phonic Embraces The Trill Wavy Sound On New Album ‘Thoughts Of Whatever’ (AUDIO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: Music

(AllHipHop News) One of Atlanta’s brightest stars-in-the-making is ready to formally introduce himself as an artist Hip Hop should keep an eye on. All Black Congress rapper Phonic presents Thoughts Of Whatever. The 12-track album combines reflective rhymes about life in the ATL’s Eastside Zone 6 with production that allows listeners to ride southern-based waves.

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“I’d say it’s a project made with nothing but love… intended to give high positive vibes while you ride,” explains Phonic.

The Decatur representative not only crafted the lyrics for Thoughts, Phonic also designed the artwork and served as the project’s executive producer with fellow ABC member Shinobi X. The beats were provided by Infamous Legends, MTF MOB, Blasian Beats, JRock Beatz, Raider, STILL, COMPLX, Lou Alumni, beatsinmybackpack, Lexi Banks, and DJ Coldblood.

[ALSO READ: Three Questions With Phonic]

Follow Phonic on Twitter @iamphonic and Instagram @iamphonic.

Stream/purchase Phonic’s Thoughts Of Whatever album below.