(AllHipHop News) Marvel is back with another round of Hip Hop variant covers.
This time, the iconic comic book company created new versions of Nas’ Life Is Good (Spider-Man), Dr. Dre’s Compton (Black Panther), Missy Elliott’s Under Construction (Iron Man), Prodigy & Alchemist’s Albert Einstein (Venom), and EPMD’s Back In Business (Iron Fist).
The artwork is the latest example of Marvel paying homage to Hip Hop culture.
(AllHipHop News) Kanye West is back to ranting sharing his random thoughts with the world.
During the Edmonton stop of his “Saint Pablo Tour,” Yeezy called out other artists he feels have stolen his floating stage concept.
“This the original. Accept no imitations. You with the rap god right now,” Kanye told the crowd. “N-ggas be copying my sh-t bro, stealing our sh-t, stealing our stages. Copying our sh-t one-to-one.”
TheLife Of Pablo album creator was not specific about which performer(s) he was referring to with his comments, but South African recording artist Cassper Nyovest took to social media to suggest Ye may actually be the concept thief.
“Woke up to my name on American blogs about how I possibly stole Kanye’s stage,” Cassper wrote on Twitter. “We did this a year ago already. lol. Ya Neh.”
The 25-year-old award-winning entertainer also posted a photo to Instagram of himself on a floating stage.
The caption for the photo read, “This is what we did last year at #FillUpTheDome.”
The Harlem rapstress is once again the topic of the news after Banks’ claimed she was thrown out of a Russell Crowe party in Beverly Hills.
According to Banks’ Facebook post, Crowe called her a “n-gger” and choked her.
TMZ reports multiple witnesses said Azealia started the tension by making fun of Crowe’s music selection and calling the guests “boring white men.”
Banks then allegedly told Crowe and another woman, “You would love it if I broke my glass, stabbed you guys in the throat, and blood would squirt everywhere like some real Tarantino sh*t.”
Witnesses also stated it was Banks that used the n-word repeatedly, not Crowe.
The “212” rhymer was then carried out of the hotel suite by Crowe and security guards removed her from the premises.
Banks was present at the get together as a plus-1 of her new label head RZA of the Wu-Tang Clan.
RZA supposedly confirmed Banks was the person that used the n-word.
After the TMZ article was published, Azealia returned to Facebook to add, “I have receipts. Stay tuned.”
(AllHipHop News) A medallion worn by the late Tupac Shaker is on the market for $125,000 and the jewelry has a unique hook.
The golden medallion was apparently worn by the rapper when he was shot in 1994.
Website Momentsintime.com has the item on sale for a fixed amount of money. The company also guarantees authenticity in a statement on the site. “The Authenticity of ALL material offered for sale is guaranteed without time limitations, for full refund of purchase price,” the site says.
The medallion is apparently dented by a bullet when 2Pac was shot when he was about to go up to Quad Studios in New York City.
The pendant was reportedly sent to MIT by an unnamed member of Tupac’s family. Pac’s family members are not allowed to sell any of his personal items, according to a previous report by TMZ.
At the time of this writing, the medallion was still on sale.
I got beef with Wack 100! When I see him again it’s gonna be on-and-poppin’! I’m gonna walk up to him like I did at the last DJ Kay Slay party and ask him for a picture! If he slights me I’m gonna do exactly what I did the last time he blew me off—go sit my b####-ass down somewhere and pout! (Why he wouldn’t take a picture with me is anyone’s guess.) Yo! Wack! We’re on the same team—Straight Stuntin Magazine baby! Anyhow…
Wack 100 aka Cash Jones appears to be Hip-hop’s newest fade (beatdown) giver. A powerfully built short fellow standing a mere 5’7” on a rainy day. This guy got n##### bacdafuccupp-ing! Wack is The Game’s manager & muscle. He also manages Ray J and is CEO West coast for DJ Kay Slay’s Straight Stuntin Magazine. You might have spied him on Love & Hip Hollywood.
Don’t get it twisted, you Internet trolls! Wack 100 ain’t riding The Game’s coattails. Wack beez doin’ deals and making s### happen behind the scenes. Dude brokers deals! Wack been getting money going back to those Suge Knight heydays. If you check the record you’ll see that Wack and The Game weren’t always cool, but because of street politics, real recognize real and the two became forged and sharpened as steel sharpens steel. This dude lives in a big house, drives the flyest whips, has a beautiful wife, yet this guy is quintessential Lil Wayne when he raps, “Real G’s move in silence like lasagna.” (You do know that the “G” in the word “Lasagna” is silent?) And by the way, Wack 100 is only 39 years old (for you Internet trolls who love to highlight a n####’s age!) and don’ done more than the average Negro will ever do in these streets and in this industry.
Wack is street certified. A member of Los Angeles’s Piru Blood set who did a bid in the pokey (prison) and got his weight up while practicing his knuckle game. As of late, he’s been getting more press than your favorite rapper. I think it all started when he gave Miami white rapper Stitches a straight-up one-hitter-quitter-bully-beatdown. After stalking The Game for hours in the rain, Stitches ran headlong into a Wack 100 overhand right that sent him to Queer Street. This little dude is about that life! Peep the video of Wack 100 knocking out Stitches! Wow! That guy can punch!
Somehow Wack’s been thrown into the Meek Mill/Game beef. The way I understand it (and I could be wrong!) is that he and Maino had a gentlemanly phone conversation about the Meek s###-uation and then The Game filmed a Meek diss video in Brooklyn. Maino went on to post an IG pic of him and his mans chilling on Gates & Nostrand (Brooklyn) with the hashtag #NotHere. Wack 100 catching feelings and “feeling some type of way” felt that Maino had disrespected Game’s camp—as though Maino had shut down The Game from filming in his hood. Straightway, Wack called out Maino, questioning his gangster and challenging Maino to go fisticuffs—catch this fade. After Maino explained that Wack got it twisted and Wack still didn’t wanna back down from the fade, Maino quickly responded, “You can get your fade, Caesar, flat top or baldy!” Oh damn!
Now if you know like I know, Maino ain’t puy! He had n##### spooked with his “Hand of God” beatdowns! Maino’s street-cred is without blemish, having beat up the likes of Lil Ceese, his goons beating up Bunky SA, checking Trinidad James, b####-slapping Yung Berg, pistol-whipping a would-be robber with his own gun and many more street tales of a goon gone wild. Maino wears the scar of street fuckery proudly across his face.
The problem for Maino is that why was his mans, Uncle Murda out in Brooklyn cosigning The Game beef by appearing in Game’s video? Maino says that he’s the “King Of Brooklyn.” Whether on Gates & Nostrand or not, The Game was in Brooklyn filming with his righthand man Uncle Murda! Perhaps Maino is not the king of Brooklyn, but rather the king of Gates & Nostrand? Does Maino even live in Brooklyn anymore or did he fly/drive in to take a contrived photo-op to put his two-cents into the beef mix? This appears to be what got Wack’s panties in a bunch (and rightly so).
So what do we make of this West coast gangsta, Wack 100 coming at arguably the realest street rapper in the game? Dare I say that Maino would’ve made the likes of Tupac sit his ass down somewhere if s### got real? And here is Wack giving him the business. Is Wack 100 the “anti-Suge Knight”—someone who is becoming revered & feared for all the right reasons, unlike Suge Knight or is he a boss bully—a dude who doesn’t take no s### and means what he says and says what he means?
The Internet has been associating Wack’s name with Suge Knight, but there is a distinct difference in street approaches. Suge Knight always seemed to be the aggressor—a bully of the Debo variety and people like me were none too happy when we saw the “Barbershop Guy” knock him the f### out! It was like Christmas in July! I’ve never respected Suge’s gangsta! Seemed to me that he always had n##### puttin’ in work for him. It would be two (2) lil n##### that would pull his hoe-card—a dude in Miami who shot the s### out of him and the Barbershop dude who beat that n#### over the head with a lead pipe where he got a 1st class ticket to TMZ!
Wack 100, as it stands is the “Anti-Suge”—a dude who reps for his team and will fight anyone who disrespects his team. (Just ask Stitches!) He is not of the bully variety like Suge Knight. Wack honors the phantom “street code” and believes violators must be dealt with. In the case of Maino, Wack aims to mete out justice, but this might be justice gone awry. I hope that these guys can talk peacefully, because nothing good can and will come from a fight. Too much is at stake if they ever were to square up. The loser will seek retribution of a higher form. Lives might get lost. In my opinion, both are worthy combatants, both are street savvy, and both have a knuckle-game. Too many people have lost their lives on a b####### tip—and this little misunderstanding should be filed as a b####### tip! Like really, don’t they have chirr’ren and families to raise?
As for me and Wack 100? I’m still butt-hurt over you not giving me that photo op, but hopefully, one day, I’ll get that pic. See ya at the next Kay Slay party!
(AllHipHop News) Legendary rap artist, entrepreneur and TV personality, Snoop Dogg, kicked off his Birthday festivities with an exclusive show in Hollywood.
The “Doggfather” performed a medley of his greatest hits from his first iconic album Doggystyle through his current critically acclaimed album Coolaid, with live band 1500 or Nothin, to a packed house at the famous SIR Studios on Sunset Boulevard.
A bevy of industry tastemakers and celebrity guests including Chris Brown, Ray J, Omar Gooding, Anthony Anderson, Big Percy and more were spotted partying it up.
The event was exclusively live streamed on AMAZON’s FireTV and marked the official launch of the new AMAZON-partnered network DECTV.TV.
Keep up with Snoop Dogg’s latest moves on social media by following @snoopdogg and check some pix below:
Natives of this land have had it particularly hard. The American government overtly perpetrated genocide against Indigenous people of all tribes, almost driving them to extinction. However, the original people are still here and still fighting insurmountable odds. Local authorities have used dogs, bull dozers and brutish intimidation tactics to diminish resistance.
Right now, native activists from 500 international tribes are trying to prevent the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) from being built through the sacred land and water sources. The 1,100 mile oil pipeline is being constructed by a group of major corporations led by Energy Transfer Partners and would go from North Dakota to refineries in the U.S. Gulf Coast. Activists and protectors of the land feel this is an absolute danger to the entire population’s water supply. This fight has proven extremely difficult, especially from a legal perspective. There have been court battles lost, but the war rages on. Even Obama stepped in to help momentarily halt the moves by the Energy Transfer Partners. Other celebrity supporters include Pharrell Williams, Alfre Woodard, activist Mark Ruffalo, Justice League stars Ben Affleck, Ray Fisher, Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa & Ezra Miller, Leonardo DiCaprio, Shailene Woodley, Riley Keough, Susan Sarandon and more.
AllHipHop’s Chuck Creekmur has a special conversation with three women on the frontline of this war. YoNasDa LoneWolf , Floris Whitebull And Waste Win Young talk openly and candidly about the fight at Standing Rock.
(AllHipHop News) It looks like Snoop Dogg’s successful collaboration “Get Down” with Mobb Deep from their 2014 album The Infamous Mobb Deep, has led to a much deeper relationship.
Snoop Dogg and Tha Dogg Pound and Mobb Deep were foes at one time, and participants in the infamous “East/West Coast” beef which started in 1991 and lasted until 1997.
Tha Dogg Pound released their “New York, New York” song with Snoop in 1995, while Capone-N-Noreaga, Mobb Deep and Tragedy Khadafi wasted no time representing New York with their response, “L.A., L.A.” in early 1996.
Things cooled down after the murders of Tupac Shakur in 1996 and The Notorious B.I.G. in 1997, in addition to after a series of peace summits starting in 1996.
Over the weekend, Dogg Pound member Daz Dillinger posted a logo implying that new music was on the way from the two groups under the name “Dogg Mobb.”
A number of rappers liked the post, including Mobb Deep member Prodigy.
The group could be interesting, thanks to the legendary production track records of Daz Dillinger and Havoc, as well as the possible lyrical pairing of Havoc and Kurupt.
Prior to 2014’s release of “Get Down,” Snoop had recorded an unreleased song Havoc produced titled “Thou Shall Not Kill” featuring Tray Dee from the 2007 The Infamous Archives album of unreleased Mobb Deep songs – with Prince on the keyboards.
Take a listen to the songs below and peep the artwork:
(AllHipHop News) Nicki Minaj has trashed Kanye West in the upcoming issue of Marie Claire magazine.
Nicki said she was extremely offended by the lyrics on Kanye’s 2005 hit “Gold Digger” from his Late Registration album.
Nicki seemed to take issue with Kanye’s lines about black men leaving black women for white women, after they become rich and successful.
“It wasn’t funny when Kanye said, ‘When he get on, he’ll leave your ass for a white girl’ – and Kanye happens to be with a white girl now. It wasn’t funny when he said it; it was the f##king truth.”
In the same interview, which hits stands on October 18, Nicki Minaj made it abundantly clear she would never depend on a man for anything.
The comments could offer a small glimpse into her attitude towards a relationship with famous Philly rapper Meek Mill.
“You have to be able to know that you need no man on this planet at all, period, and he should feel that, because when a man feels that you need him, he acts differently,” Nicki Minaj told Marie Claire.
The last day of The 2016 REVOLT Music Conference wounded down yesterday (October 15) in Miami, at the Eden Roc Miami Beach Hotel.
The three-day annual conference, which was packed with panels, networking events, parties and more, ended with the annual 2016 RMC Gala Dinner.
REVOLT Chairman Sean “Diddy” Combs” presented Nas with the “2016 Jimmy Iovine Icon Award,” for his impact on the music business.
Nas’ daughter Destiny Jones gave her dad a heartfelt speech, while Nas offered up a few words in front of attendees, who included Busta Rhymes, Steve Stoute, Andre Harrell, DMX and others.
Check out a recap of the last day, as well as some images of Nas accepting his award.
Diddy at The 2016 REVOLT Music Conference Photo by-John Parra/Getty Images for Revolt Music Conference
Diddy at The 2016 REVOLT Music Conference Photo by-John Parra/Getty Images for Revolt Music Conference
Khelani Performs at The 2016 REVOLT Music Conference Photo by-John Parra/Getty Images for Revolt Music Conference
Derek Ferguson, Andre Harrell, Nas, Steve Stoute and Sean “Diddy” Combs at The 2016 REVOLT Music Conference Photo by-John Parra/Getty Images for Revolt Music Conference
BiBi Bourelly at The 2016 REVOLT Music Conference Photo by-John Parra/Getty Images for Revolt Music Conference
Andre Harrell, Nas, Sean “Diddy” Combs at The 2016 REVOLT Music Conference Photo by-John Parra/Getty Images for Revolt Music Conference
DMX toasts Nas at The 2016 REVOLT Music Conference Photo by-John Parra/Getty Images for Revolt Music Conference
Nas at The 2016 REVOLT Music Conference Photo by-John Parra/Getty Images for Revolt Music Conference
(AllHipHop News) It looks like after almost two decades of being separated, Eric B and Rakim are starting to work together again.
In previous interviews, neither of the men characterized their split almost 18 years ago as a “beef,” although the pair parted ways over business disputes.
After releasing seminal albums like Paid In Full, Follow The Leader, Let the Rhythm Hit ‘Em and Don’t Sweat the Technique between 1986-1992, Eric B. decided to focus on various successful business ventures, while Rakim and continued on with a solid solo career.
Recently, Eric B. posted a picture of the two together with their manager Jose Hassan of a company called Paid In Full Management.
The pair recently launched an official merchandising company and are selling some cool T-shirts to capitalize on their legendary hit “Eric B. For President” and the current presidential elections.
(AllHipHop News) Nicki Minaj’s adoration of Lauryn Hill is no secret, but the Young Money rapper took her admiration to the next level. She bowed before her South Orange, NY counterpart.
However, a compliment from L-Boogie (Lauryn’s old alias) set Nicki into a furor of glee.
On Instagram, she said, “Excuse me while I have an outer body experience. Shaking, crying, a MESS!!!! ? this lady is the reason. Omg. The QUEEN. Goddess! The epitome! The bar! The faints. Ms Lauryn Hill told me to keep “spittin dat fire”. Is this real life!???? ??????????”
It could be conjecture, but Lauryn Hill seemed a bit uncomfortable with the adulation based on the bowing body language in the video.
(AllHipHop News) Kim Kardashian has received an apology from bosses at a news website who accused her of lying about her gunpoint robbery in Paris.
The 35-year-old reality star filed a lawsuit against MediaTakeout.com this week after demanding an apology for articles published on the site about her ordeal at the hands of French thugs earlier this month.
“We can understand how reports questioning if the robbery in fact took place can be hurtful, and so we apologize,” a statement from the outlet’s bosses reads. “No one deserves to go through such a traumatic experience. Kim is not just a celebrity, she is a person, a wife and a mother – who in no way deserved what happened to her.”
It’s not clear if the reality TV star is planning to proceed with her lawsuit against the company.
Kim was bound, gagged and locked in the bathroom of her Paris apartment on 3 October as the thieves made off with jewelry and electronics.
The shaken star, who is now back home in California, has canceled or postponed a string of commitments as she recovers from the robbery, and filming of her hit TV series Keeping Up With the Kardashians has been put on hold.
Her sister Khloe appeared on Tuesday’s episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and opened up about Kim’s ordeal in France.
“She’s not doing that well,” Khloe said. “I mean it’s incredibly traumatic what happened to her, but our family is super close and great and we’ll get through it together. We do appreciate all of your guys’ love and support. It will take time. It was horrible what happened to her.”
And she insisted the famous family would be making “a lot of life adjustments” in the wake of the robbery, which many believe was orchestrated after the thieves took note of the jewelry items Kim flaunted on social media.
“I think it’s just a wake-up call,” Khloe said. “This is a really serious matter for Kim… I think it’s important to make those adjustments and to pull back a little bit (from social media).”
Eazy-E’s daughter has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund a documentary titled “A Ruthless Scandal: No More Lies,” on the pioneering Hip-Hop mogul’s life. According to Rolling Stone, Eazy’s daughter Ebielaunched the campaign in hopes of giving fans a deep dive into Eazy’s early, pre-N.W.A./Ruthless life and investigating his death, including allegations that Eazy was murdered. “Using years of probate court documents (The Estate of Eric Wright) along with guidance from her mother Tracy Jernagin who fought in court, exclusive and private information that the public never knew will finally be told through Ebie. Details of what was happening each day leading up to him supposedly succumbing to AIDS will be revealed,” according to the campaign.
Kanye West has accused other rappers, or musician of stealing his stage concepts. Kanye is currently on”The Life of Pablo Tour”, which features an elaborate stage setup that actually floats and hovers above the audience. During his stop in Edmonton, Canada, the rapper accused other unnamed artist of copying his groundbreaking performances. “This the original. Accept no imitations. You with the rap God right now. N##gas be copying my s##t bro. Stealin’ our s##t, stealin’ stages. Copying our s##t one-to-one”
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Rapper Pusha T hit the campaign trail on behalf of Hillary Clinton yesterday (October 15) in Miami, Florida. Pusha appeared with Hillary’s running mate and fellow virginia native, Governor, Tim Kaine in the Liberty City section of the city. The pair stressed the importance of young people’s vote in this year’s controversial election as controversial real estate mogul/former reality show host Donald Trump makes his bid for the White House. Over 200 people were on hand for the event, as part of an outreach to Black voters.
The third annual 2016 REVOLT Music Conference (RMC) at the Eden Roc Miami Beach Hotel kicked off on Thursday (October 14) and is providing attendees the opportunity to personally interact with leaders from both the music and technology industries. S
So far, the conference has featured interactive panels, performances, exclusive networking events, pitch sessions, poolside parties, music experiences, and more.
To close out the first full day of RMC programming at Eden Roc Miami Beach Hotel, REVOLT hosted the exclusive Apple Music Yacht Party which featured special performances from DJ Khaled and friends — including Nas, Ja Rule, Jadakiss, Trina, Dave East, and Kent Jones all aboard the SeaFair mega yacht.
Hip-Hop star DJ Khaled was the guest speaker at The 2016 Revolt Music Conference’s annual #Ask Q&A panel discussion.
The We Da Best hitmaker sat down in front of a packed house to discuss why he turned to Snapchat as an alternative way of marketing himself.
Take a look below:
DJ Khaled speaks at 2016 REVOLT Music Conference – #AskKhaled Panel at Eden Roc Hotel on October 14, 2016 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Revolt Music Conference)
DJ Khaled speaks at 2016 REVOLT Music Conference – #AskKhaled Panel at Eden Roc Hotel on October 14, 2016 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Revolt Music Conference)
DJ Khaled and Ja Rule perform at 2016 REVOLT Music Conference – Apple Yacht Party at Eden Roc Hotel on October 14, 2016 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Revolt Music Conference)
Julie Greenwald and Andre Harrell Courtesy of Revolt
Nas, Ja Rule, DJ Khaled and Jadakiss perform at 2016 REVOLT Music Conference – Apple Yacht Party (Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for Revolt Music Conference)
Prodigy did a solid three years in prison after being convicted on a gun charge. However, the Mobb Deep general has turned his valley into a peak by publishing the book “Commissary Kitchen: My Infamous Prison Cookbook.” AllHipHop was exclusively present to watch a Q&A interview with the don, his co-author (and former beloved AllHipHop editor) Kathy Iandoli and the legendary Angie Martinez! Check out the conversation while the three discuss the recipes in the book as well as a myriad of issues facing the millions of incarcerated individuals.
(AllHipHop News) Some of the biggest names in music are hitting the stage at the Barclays Center tonight (October 15) in Brooklyn.
Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, T.I., Cipha Sounds, Robin Thicke, DNCE, and more artists are taking part in the TIDAL X: 1015 charity concert livestreaming via the Tidal entertainment platform.
Famed radio personality Angie Martinez will serve as the host for the event.
“People have these platforms to use their amazing voices to inspire people all the time or create good music that provokes things,” Martinez told AllHipHop.com. “All of that’s cool, but ultimately if you can use your voice to change people’s lives, that’s what it’s all about.”
All of the ticket sales from TIDAL X: 1015 will benefit the Robin Hood organization and Tidal-supported nonprofits dedicated to improving local, national, and international education.
During the broadcast, fans from around the world can also donate money to help fund education initiatives.
“Supporting the community and having a positive impact is a Tidal tenet and mission,” stated Dania Diaz, VP of Philanthropy for Roc Nation. “We are honored to partner with Robin Hood for TIDAL X: 1015 around this year’s current theme, education. We know that education can advance communities and can be the most powerful tool for change. Robin Hood has helped transform communities in positive ways by supporting education programs that generate meaningful results.”
Both Tidal members and non-members can live stream TIDAL X: 1015 beginning at 7 pm ET.
(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop music is about to take front and center in the next few days, thanks to Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump, and his latest showdown, this time with rapper Lil Jon.
The Daily Beast released a story on Donald Trump’s tense relationship with Lil Jon, which started during the 13th season of “Celebrity Apprentice.”
During one episode, which aired in 2013, Lil Jon and other contestants were competing to promote a line of beauty products.
Lil Jon decided to dress up as the character “Uncle Sam,” and that’s when things started to go left.
Former employees of “Celebrity Apprentice” told The Daily Beast That Donald Trump started referring to Lil Jon as “Uncle Tom” after he saw the Uncle Sam get up.
And Lil Jon has confirmed it all.
“When this Uncle Tom incident happened on ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ in the boardroom several of my castmates and I addressed Mr. Trump immediately when we heard the comment,” Lil Jon said in a statement. “I can’t say if he knew what he was saying or not.”
Arsenio Hall, who happened to be a guest on the show that day overheard the comments and was reportedly absolutely livid, sending “Celebrity Apprentice” producers into crisis mode.
“We kept trying to explain to [Trump] that that’s not a word you can use, that it’s offensive,” a “Celebrity Apprentice” employee told The Daily Beast. “One of the executive producers had to call him up directly to [plead with] him not to say it, and Trump was like, ‘No, that’s a saying, it’s Uncle Tom.’”
In his statement, Lil Jon admitted that once he and his castmates confronted Trump over the usage of the slur, the billionaire stop calling him “Uncle Tom.”
“He did stop using that term once we explained it’s offensiveness,” Lil Jon said. “I also want to be clear that I don’t agree with many of the statements Mr. Trump has said during his current run for president.”
