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TMZ Sued For Falsely Reporting Wu-Tang Affiliate Cut His Penis Off

(AllHipHop News) When news hit the net that a Wu-Tang member had cut his penis off during an acid trip and then jumped off a balcony, Hip-Hop fans world-wide cringed and were in shock.

While it wasn’t one of the original 9 members of the Wu-Tang Clan, it was erroneously reported by TMZ (and a host of other media outlets) that it was Marques Johnson, aka Andre Roxx a member of the Wu-affiliated Killa Beez.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, this  incorrect reporting by TMZ has resulted in Andre Roxx suing TMZ in what is now likely a costly case of mistaken identity.

In confusing Marques Johnson and Andre Johnson, TMZ also unknowingly implicated a host of other outlets that picked up on the story.

iHeartMedia, Warner Bros., Viacom and Gannet are all co-defendants in this case, accused of adding fuel to the fire and damaging Andre Roxx reputation and career.

“TMZ’s original, inaccurate story immediately spread across the Internet and to television and radio news,” read a complaint in federal court based in Delaware.

“Even after TMZ posted a corrected story, and after other media outlets had made some effort to correct their stories, Defendants continued to report the same false information — that Plaintiff had cut off his penis and jumped off a balcony, and to this day no Defendant other than TMZ has even corrected the story.”

Even the Wu-Tang Clan cut ties with Marques Johnson aka Andre Roxx after the incident posting to their blog site, “This m********* ain’t got s*** to do with the WUTANG brand.”

TMZ has since corrected the story – more on this as news develops.

https://youtu.be/-tYc7QKYLbE

 

Is Foxy Brown’s Brother In Jail..Again?

You may or may not know the brother of Foxy Brown, Gavin. A few years ago, he was the man, because he managed Fox Boogie. But now, there seems to be a changing of the times. First of all, I heard he was already in the bing for identity theft. Secondly, I heard he just got out! Thirdly, I heard he just went back in on fraud charges.

Best of luck.

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Drake’s Enemy Gets Kicked Out Of His Own Crew, Tries To Repair Damage

Don Champagne Papi don’t play that.

You know, unless you got a strong team and long money, don’t go against Drake. Meek Mill may not have fared well against Drake, but he’ll make another dollar and live to tell a tale. Mo-G on the other hand, has no back whatsoever now. It is bad for the young may. If his career was a meme, I would say this would be it:

It seemed like he was moving,but we knew it wouldn’t last. However, it is worst that we initially thought. First of all, his crew the H-Gang has kicked him out of the group. They recently uploaded an old pic with him and Drake’s manager – BUT cropped him out. Damn. Secondly, he removed all his Drake disses from Instagram. Lastly, I am hearing dude is trying to get back in there.

Peep the pic:

H-Gang #hgang

Gone.

th h-gang #hgang

At the day’s end..

BUT…Folks are saying that Mo-G might have gotten paid to go away. Allegedly.

 

A Tribe Called Quest Statement On Death of Group Member Phife

(AllHipHop News) A Tribe Called Quest issued a statement regarding the passing of group member Malik “Phife Dawg” Taylor.

The Hip-Hop community is mourning the sudden death of Phife, who died on March 22, from complications relating to diabetes.

Check out the group’s comments below:

“Our hearts are heavy. We are devastated. This is something we weren’t prepared for although we all know that life is fleeting. It was no secret about his health and his fight. But the fight for his joy and happiness gave him everything he needed.
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The fight to keep his family happy, his soul happy and those around him happy, gave him complete and unadulterated joy… until he heeded his fathers call.” A Tribe Called Quest on Phife’s death

We love his family his mother, his father, his son, his wife, his nieces, his family here in New York, Atlanta, California and Trinidad.

Thank you for the outpouring of prayers and support from the fans, fellow artists, music outlets, blogs, radio stations, DJ’s, social media and the music community at large. This too is part of his joy and means a lot to him. His family is overwhelmed by the support, well wishes and are thankful.

His music and what he’s contributed is seismic and hard to measure. He’s affected us as much as he’s affected all of you. We’re inspired by his daily joy and courage. He wasn’t in pain. He was happy.

We take comfort in knowing he will be beside his grandmother.” – A Tribe Called Quest

Master P Returns With New Track “Fenessen”

Master P and the No Limit Boys are at it again in the studio cooking up some more gumbo with their new single, “Fenessen.” The No Limit Boys team up on another street classic as MoeRoy attacks the beat aggressively on the first verse. Ace B add some Louisiana flavor to the second verse and the boss Master P delivers that hustle flow to the third verse of this J. Slugg produced song. Not not only did J Slugg produce this club banger, he closes the last verse.Check it below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXJjUDrobik

ILoveMakonnen Hosts Listening Party In Hollywood, Performs Tracks On New Album

(AllHipHop News) Last night iLoveMakonnen performed a round of hit songs and choice selections at his Drink More Water 6 release party in Los Angeles, CA.

The release party was held at No Vacancy in Hollywood where party-goers were treated to an indoor/outdoor venue with a patio and two bars.

The venue was packed with fans, media and members of the recording industry along with a skunky scent of herbs in the air.

Attendees could gain entrance with the password “Trust Me Danny” named after the ATL rapper’s fan favorite song.

Upon entrance to the venue, attendees were escorted to a bedroom, that then opened up into the floor by splitting apart in the middle.

Makonnen hit the stage around 10 wearing a black leather designer jacket and performing an energetic set of songs for the fans. (see below)

Recently iLoveMakonnen taled about the possibility of an OVO Sound Group Album and Drake’s ‘Views From The 6’

The Atlanta bred rapper’s mom was also in attendance and could be seen rapping all of her son’s lyrics.

“My Mom’s in here, she came all the way from Atlanta,” the Warner Brother’s signed talent said.

ILoveMakonnen’s new project Drink More Water 6 is now available on all digital platforms via Warner Bros. Music.

Check out some of the footage below via fan’s IG:

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GOT NO VACANCY GOIN' UP, ON A TUESDAY! Thank you everyone who came out for ILoveMakonnen's "Drink More Water 6" Record Release Party! #ILoveMakonnen #GoingUpOnATuesday #NoVacancy #NoVacancyLA #PorchSessions @ilovemakonnen @wbr @houstonhospitality

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Album Release ? #drinkmorewater6 #ilovemakonnen #wbr #tuesday #aboutlastnight @ilovemakonnen @purplephy27

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Slum Village Honors J Dilla With 10 Year Anniversary Tribute Tour

(AllHipHop News) After headlining the 10th annual Dilla Day Weekend in February and after finishing up a 13-date European tour, Slum Village has announced an official U.S. tour with 24 dates.

The ten-year anniversary tour is called the “All Detroit Everything Tribute World Tour.”

Previously the group was touring Europe with stops in the UK, Russia, France, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Ireland and Switzerland,

The North American leg of the tour, called the “The Kings Court Tour,” also features fellow Detroit royalty Black Milk, Guilty Simpson, Phat Kat and Blaq RoyalT (the artist formerly known as Young RJ).

The tour starts in the West, then winds its way East with Midwest stops in Iowa, Kansas, Chicago and Detroit.

The lap around the country rounds itself out on the East Coast, eventually touching down in Philly, NYC and Boston, with a last show in the nation’s capital, Washington D.C.

“Our brother Dilla is looking down on us, we know he would have mad  love for this tour as it’s all Detroit Everything” Slum Village said in a press statement to AllHipHop.

“It’s nice to finally bring it all together,” Black Milk added, “for years, this is the kind of tour I visualized; some of Detroit’s best hip-hop acts on one bill, traveling from city to city.”

Slum Village’s Yes! project that released in 2015 was a return for the revered Detroit collective as Yes! garnered massive press.

The album Yes! was almost entirely produced by J Dilla and featured appearances from De La Soul, Jon Connor, Phife, Black Milk, BJ The Chicago Kid, Bilal, Illa J & J Ivy

Check out the tour dates below!

Slum Village

The Kings Court (J Dilla Tribute) United States Tour Dates (Slum Village, Black Milk, Guilty Simpson & Phat Kat):

3-22-16- Tucson, AZ- Hotel Congress

3-23-16- Los Angeles, CA- The Regent Theatre

3-24-16- Modesto, CA- Fat Cat

3-25-16- Oakland, CA- New Parish

3-26-16- Palm Springs, CA- Hard Rock Cafe

3-29-16- Eugene, OR- HiFi Music Hall

3-30-16- Portland, OR- Star Theatre

3-31-16- Victoria, BC- Club9one9

4-1-16- Bellingham, WA- Wild Buffalo

4-2-16- Seattle, WA- Neptune Theater

4-5-16- Grand Junction, CO- Thunderstruck Valley

4-6-16- Denver, CO- Cervantes’ Other Side

4-7-16- Lawrence, KS- The Bottleneck

4-9-16- Iowa City, IA- Mission Creek Festival

4-10-16- Omaha, NE- Slowdown

4-12-16- New Orleans, LA- Howlin Wolf

4-13-16- Chattanooga, TN- Revelry Room

4-15-16- Chicago, IL-  Promontory

4-17-16- Detroit, MI- The Majestic

4-18-16- Philadelphia, PA- Johnny Brenda’s

4-19-16- New York, NY- Highline Ballroom

4-21-16- Boston, MA- Middle East

4-22-16- Burlington, VT- Nectars

4-24-16- Washington, DC- Howard Theatre

EXCLUSIVE: Mothers Of Mac Dre And Tupac Help Each Other Cope With Loss

(AllHipHop News) Yesterday (March 22nd) AllHipHop spoke in-depth with Mac Dre’s mother, Mac Wanda about her son, his legacy and his new documentary that released on iTunes, Amazon and LegendOfTheBay.com.

In the interview Mac Wanda broke down her relationship with Tupac Shakur’s mother, Afeni Shakur.  She revealed that she’s spent some time with Afeni as they both try to make sense of the loss of their rapper sons.

“Afeni and I have become friends. She’s invited me to her home a couple of times and she and I have compared stories and notes on what our sons have gone through. She and her daughter continue to coach me in this business,” Mac Wanda explained.

Mac Dre’s mother said the two speak on a regular basis and help each other cope with their respective losses.

“Ever since Andre’s death it has grown and has not stopped growing. I’ve had to come out of my mourning and grief and handle the business, so I’ve been getting a lot of coaching from her on how to handle this. I haven’t talked to Biggie’s mother, but I talk to Afeni on a regular basis,” Mac Wanda said.

Wanda Mac

“The first time we met, we sat together just the two of us and we just talked about what she’s gone through and what I’m going through. She’s been where I’m going and for me to sit and listen to her tell me her story and the things she’s gone through, how she’s coped, I can totally identify.”

In addition to Afeni, Mac Wanda has had contact with a host of rappers that idolize and pay homage to her son. Most recently G-Eazy brought her out on stage with his mother at a local concert.

Part of coping with losing her son Andre aka Mac Dre has been dealing with rumors, street violence and unwanted media attention over the years .

From the retaliatory killings of Fat Tone for Mac Dre’s murder to the high-profile court cases of Mac Minister, Mac Wanda has seen it all in the media after her son was killed.

“I really didn’t have contact with any of those people and I know I’ve read about a lot of that stuff, and I’ve heard about it.  I don’t know who those people were, but I may have met them somewhere in the past, I just don’t remember meeting them,” Wanda Mac recalled.

“But when I heard about all that stuff yea there was an impact. All the stories and the theories about who did what to whom, who got killed, and how the streets took care of this and that. You know, yea it gets emotional every time it gets brought up,” Wanda Mac said of the beef between Mac Dre’s associates in Kansas City and in The Bay Area.

In 2010 rapper Mac Minister lost his attempt to appeal his life sentence after he was convicted of murdering Kansas City rapper Anthony “Fat Tone Watkins and another man.

Mac Minister and Mathis allegedly lured Fat Tone and Cowboy to Las Vegas with the promise of meeting rapper Snoop Dogg.

Police believe Fat Tone and Germaine “Cowboy” Atkins were murdered in Las Vegas in May of 2005, as retaliation for the 2004 killing of Mac Dre.

 

 

 

RIP Phife Dawg: The Mixtape via Just Dizle & AllHipHop

The death of Phife Dawg of A Tribe Called Quest has died and Hip-Hop mourns. AllHipHop and super DJ Just Dizle have joined forces to celebrate the life and times of the Queen-bred emcee. Phife was more than the other MC not named Q-Tip in ATCQ. He was an invaluable asset to the group’s identity and a fixture in Hip-Hop. His words: “Hip-Hop will never die, yo.” Neither will Malik Taylor. Through the music and in our hearts, he remains.

Ice Cube Explains How Chicago Violence Influenced ‘Barbershop: The Next Cut’

(AllHipHop News)  As Ice Cube preps for Barbershop: The Next Cut and the movie’s April 15th release, the West-Coast OG sat down with the Tom Joyner Morning Show to speak on how the fourth movie in the Barbershop series came together.

To date Ice Cube has four movies in the Barbershop film series; Barbershop, Barbershop 2: Back In Business, Beauty Shop a 2005 spin-off of the series and now Barbershop: The Next Cut. 

In the new film, Cube maintains the comedy theme, but also adds a touch of seriousness to the film as well, addressing the violence in Chicago.

“Yea that’s why we did the movie, we haven’t done an installment for 12 years, and it was like we needed to have a great reason to do the movie —  other than just talking about everyone in the barbershop,” Cube said laughing. “But we wanted to wrap it around a serious subject – everybody knows whats going on in Chicago with the youth, you know with the murders.”

In the movie Ice Cube’s character (Calvin) is trying to keep his son safe and out of the streets, so there is struggle in the movie between father and son that many families will relate to across the world.

“Calvin has 14-year-old son now, who has dreads and he could give a damn about a barbershop. So it’s about a father trying to keep his son out of the streets, so I think everyone from all walks of life can relate to that,” Ice Cube said.

Chicago native Lamorne Morris also stars in the movie and says that he was moved to “tears” during one of Ice Cube’s monologues in the film.

Throughout the interview Cube throws in his classic West Coast “yaay yaay” as he describes the film that also includes a handful of rappers, including obviously Cube himself.

Nicki Minaj, Tyga, Common and Eve all make their appearance in the fourth installment of Cube’s classic film series that follows up Cube’s highly successful Straight Out of Compton.

Most recently Ice Cube was quoted as saying he is working on having his own movie studio and he was also rumored to have a Marvel movie in the works although he quickly shot that idea down on Twitter.

 

Phife’s Family Issues Statement Regarding His Death

(AllHipHop News) The family of A Tribe Called Quest group member Phife have confirmed the cause of death of the legendary M.C., who unexpectedly died on March 22.

Phife, born Malik I. Taylor, passed away due to complications resulting from his long, and well-documented struggle with diabetes.

“Malik was our loving husband, father, brother and friend. We love him dearly. How he impacted all our lives will never be forgotten. His love for music and sports was only surpassed by his love of God and family.” The family of A Tribe Called Quest group member, Phife Dawg

Phife’s manager Dion Liverpool said he would continue to honor Phife and his contributions to Hip-Hop culture around the world.

“Even with all his success, I have never met a person as humble as he,” said Phife’s manager Dion Liverpool. “He taught me that maintaining a positive attitude and outlook can conquer anything. Now my brother is resting in greatness. I’m honored to have crossed paths with him. Riddim Kidz 4eva.”

Philly Rapper Wiz Dinero Sinks To New Low: Caught With Child P###

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Wiz Dinero once flirted with fame as a budding rapper coming from Philadelphia.

His career derailed after a neighborhood rivalry turned deadly in September of 2000, prompting him to live in fear for his life.

Now, Wiz, born Duane Clinkscales Sr., is facing more infamy as a child predator after being caught with over a dozen images of child pornography on his computer.

An investigation into the Philadelphia rapper started in 2013 after undercover agents patrolling the Internet found a computer that was downloading videos of underaged girls performing sex acts on men.

Wiz Dinero’s I.P. address was tracked to Dallastown, Pennsylvania; the address was raided, and the machine was retrieved. Now, Wiz Dinero is currently sitting in a York County, Pennsylvania jail, facing 28 charges of possession of child p###.

Wiz Dinero was signed to a deal with MCA Records from 1999 until 2001. He recorded tracks with Black Rob, Cadillac Tah, and Butch Cassidy. In September 2000, Wiz Dinero was celebrating the deal with MCA Records when a neighborhood beef turned fatal.

A man named Moses Williams was killed after a vehicle he was traveling in was fired upon by a man named Hakeem Bey. Williams had been involved in a string of shootouts with men connected with Bey and his gang.

At the trial, police alleged Hakeem Bey was a member of a violent drug gang aligned with rapper Beanie Sigel.

Two eyewitnesses who allegedly saw Hakeem Bey pull the trigger were executed as the trial was beginning.

The shooting death of witness Chante Williams was very shocking. She had tried to slip into the city to care for her sick grandmother, after relocating to Florida in fear of her life. Chante Williams was slain just seven hours after stepping off a plane, drawing condemnation the from police and then Mayor, Michael N#####.

At trial, Wiz Dinero testified and told prosecutors Hakeem Bey had shot at him six times in an episode before Moses was murdered. Hakeem Bey was spared the death penalty, and he was ultimately sentenced to life for arranging all three of the deaths.

Wiz Dinero lost his contract with MCA and ended up in prison for a short time over weapons and assault charges.

He is being held on $50,000 bail on the child p### charges and is currently detained at the York County Prison.

Cash Money/Rich Gang’s New Artist From Detroit, New Tape Features Gucci, Bankroll, Metro Boomin

Tone Tone of Cash Money Rich Gang reps his hometown of Detroit southern-style with 11627 Gangsta Grillz hosted by DJ Drama, with appearances from Gucci Mane, Bankroll Fresh, Trae Tha Truth, Jazze Pha and more. Original production includes tracks from Metro Boomin, Southside, 808 Mafia DY, Zaytoven, Chophouze and more. #11627GangstaGrillz #RIPBankrollFresh

Young Dolph Jumps On New Featured Record With Mista Cain

After a persistent beef with Yo Gotti last week, Young Dolph returns as a feature on the new Mista Cain record. This is the new single off Mista Cain’s “GodFather” album droopped March 18th and the track is produced by $hop with Ken.  On the track Dolph is talking about someone, but who? Was he taking subliminal shots at Gotti?

“100 bands (racks) , 100 grand / How you become a p####, I don’t understand”

“My lil n*ggas ruthless /they all bout tha skrilla / I give em a dub they come in the kitchen/  they ain’t got no Instagram and they don’t take pictures “

 

Former Death Row Singer Danny Boy Doesn’t Completely Feel Sorry For Suge Knight

Former Death Row singer Danny Boy doesn’t completely feel sorry for Suge Knight and his current legal issues. According to Danny Boy, you reap what you sow, and a lot of people’s lives and careers were destroyed because of Suge. Danny does say that he hopes he is put in some kind of position to where he can still help Suge, but he also says Suge definitely has to experience exactly what he’s going through. What are your thoughts? Do you feel sorry for Suge?

Katt Williams Gets Beat Up By A 7th Grader!

Someone has to get Katt Williams checked into a rehab facility! Katt is getting into a physical altercation and or getting arrested every other day. His latest altercation was with a 7th grader who took down poor little Katt. Katt Williams’ ex-girlfriend Hazel E. maintained that the comedian was not on drugs, but no one is buying it. We aren’t sure what led to Katt punching the 7th grader and the kids filming the situation before the punch, but Katt took yet another L. What in your right mind would make you fight a 7th grader? Never mind; Katt hasn’t been in his right mind for some time now. Pray for Katt.

Whose Mixtape Is Meek Mill Referring To?

Photo via Meek Mill’s Instagram

Meek Mill recently stated that he was listening to someone’s mixtape but he couldn’t understand a word of what he was listening to. Fans listed a number of rappers Meek could be talking about. Some fans weren’t too kind to Meek either as many suggested that Meek was probably listening to his own mixtape with all of that screaming and yelling on the track that he’s known for! Who do you think Meek was referring to?

Meek Mill

T.I. Doesn’t Want Donald Trump Supporters Buying His Music

T.I. is not here for Donald Trump and his antics. T.I. honestly doesn’t want any of his supporters to support Trump, and he doesn’t want Trump supporters to buy his album. T.I. particularly took issue with Trump telling his supporters that he would pay their legal fees for attacking Trump protesters. According to T.I., that’s no different than leaders of organized crime syndicates.

T.I. also said,

“F*ck you and f*ck what you stand for. Nobody who support me will support you. End of message.”

Good for T.I.; it’s clearly bigger than the money for him.

Rumors: A Tribe Called Quest Has New Music On The Way

PHIFE DAWG REST IN PEACE!

I don’t really know how A Tribe Called Quest continues on with out the inclusion of Phife Dawg. However, I have been sitting on this rumor for the longest time. The group has been recording new music for quite some time. There is not a lot more to it than that, but I am hearing that the sounds are extremely dope. I was informed that Q-Tip has been making this a master piece. Thus far, I really only know that Busta Rhymes has been involved. I really hope they put it out, even though I am certain they are grieving heavily right now. This feels eerily like when Guru passed.

God bless.


Rapper Rick Ross Lands Victory In Court; Rape Case Dismissed

(AllHipHop News) Rapper Rick Ross and his bodyguard scored a victory in court last week when a sexual assault lawsuit that was filed against them last year was dropped.

The original complaint was filed in September 2015 by a woman who insisted that she was drugged and raped by Rick Ross’ bodyguard, Thaddeus “Black” James.

The unidentified victim, known only as a “Jane Doe,” claimed that she accompanied Rick Ross and Black to a performance at the Cannabis Cup in Los Angeles in February 2015.

The woman maintained that Black spiked her champagne with an unknown drug during a ride back to the W Hotel, which eventually caused her to pass out.

When she came to, the anonymous woman found that she had been raped and sodomized. In addition to his bodyguard Black, Rick Ross was also named as a defendant in the lawsuit, as was Maybach Music Group and Warner Music Group.

[ALSO READ: Rick Ross Responds To Rape Allegations]

The action was filed after Rick Ross was caught up in a firestorm of controversy over unpopular lyrics he spit over a remix of Rocko’s#### song “U.O.E.N.O.,” which alluded to spiking a woman’s drink without her knowledge.

The heat got so intense that corporate sponsor Reebok responded to the outcry by ultimately dropping Rick Ross over the lyrics.

The recent court victory is some good legal news for Rick Ross, who along with Black, still faces serious charges for allegedly pistol-whipping a groundskeeper and holding him against his will.

Rick Ross and Bodyguard Mug Shot
Thaddeus “Black” James and rapper Rick Ross

Ross and Black supposedly became infuriated after coming home to the rap star’s Fayetteville, Georgia estate and encountering a groundskeeper named Jonathan Zamudio having a rowdy, alcohol and cocaine fueled party.

That was enough for Rick Ross and Black, who are charged with smacking Zamudio with a Glock 9MM pistol and forcing him into a guest bedroom, where the beating allegedly continued.

Rick Ross and Black were recently indicted on nine counts that include kidnapping and aggravated battery earlier this month.

The rapper is currently free on $2 million bond and has pleaded not guilty.