While we are all probably pausing just off the title alone, this is a pretty interesting interview on Snoop’s GGN. Check it out as Snoop and Post Malone chop it about the various stages of Post Malone’s career from Guitar Hero master to his success with “White Iverson”. Did anyone else notice how Post is smoking cigs and drinking a beer keeping it Texas true? Thats just him “saucin on you” – find out what it really means below.
(AllHipHop News) Martin Shkreli, the pharmaceutical magistrate, has offered Kanye West $10 million for the exclusive rights to his new album The Life Of Pablo.
Shkreli made the offer over Twitter and implored West to respond in kind.
The controversial business man may just have another motive: To Upset Fans.
“Kanye and his label are legally required to take my offer letter to their Board of Directors,”Shkreli said. “This should delay the album by a few days.”
Check out how it played out.
In preparation for the release of the follow-up to Wish Me Well, Think It’s A Game artist YFN Lucci enlists fellow Atlanta natives the Migos and Trouble for his latest effort. “Key To The Streets” combines the Migos rapid-fire flow, Lucci’s effortless affinity for crafting hooks, and Trouble’s street-driven style, all seamlessly meshing together for a contagious street anthem. Wish Me Well 2: Unstoppable, which arrives February 16, will also come with appearances from Rich Homie Quan, Plies, Young Scooter, OG Parker, TM88, and more.
Listen below.
Last year rumors surfaced that Tupac’s father black nationalist, Mutulu Shakur was going to be released from jail. Shakur, was a proponent of the Republic of New Afrika and wanted the best for black people. To Shakur’s supporters, he is a political prisoner that was forced into penitentiary for crimes he didn’t commit. In the past he expressed that his family was also always a target of the Cointelpro, and as a result they were hunted, prosecuted, and murdered just because they fought for human rights. Well, we heard a rumor last year that he was getting out this month. Word on the street is that he actually isn’t getting out. Had Shakur been released this month, it would’ve been interesting especially with it being Black History Month and with the Tupac biopic ‘All Eyez On Me’ being filmed.
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With the recent focus on Beyoncé’s “Formation,” Rihanna, has quietly usurped the crown from Queen B. ANTI is the crown jewel. RiRi’s creative efforts have earned her a historic distinction. The Bajan-bred beauty has been certified by RIAA as the “first artist in Gold & Platinum history to earn 100 million song awards,” as announced on Twitter.
Yesterday, the ecstatic artist thanked her legion of loyal supporters, “Navy y’all did this i$h!!! FIRST & ONLY @RIAA certified with 100M song awards & #ANTI is PLATINUM!!” Note the number of exclamation marks used to demonstrate her joy.
Check out the tweets:
Not 1 but 2 @Rihanna milestones: 1st artist in Gold & Platinum history to earn 100M song awards & #ANTI is #Platinum pic.twitter.com/vFHuHLRbOG
— RIAA (@RIAA) February 10, 2016
Navy y’all did this i$h!!! FIRST & ONLY @RIAA certified with 100M song awards & #ANTI is PLATINUM!! Thank you for the love!
— Rihanna (@rihanna) February 10, 2016
Will Beyoncé plan a creative coup to take that crown?
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Kanye West is truly something else. He has been pretty excited about the arrival of his new album ‘The Life Of Pablo.’ On the album, Ye felt the need to talk about Ray J once again. Kanye said he and Ray J could’ve been friends if they both didn’t have sex with Kim Kardashian on a daily basis. Kanye took a shot at Ray J’s finances too as he said,
“You might have hit it first, but I’m rich though.”
Kanye is still bitter that Ray J will always be able to say he hit Kim K!
DMX was recently hospitalized after being found unconscious after suffering from an asthma attack. Although a rep for X confirmed that he does in fact suffer from asthma, it was unclear as to what triggered the recent attack. There have now been allegations that it actually wasn’t asthma that caused DMX to fall unconscious. Allegedly DMX was seen ingesting a powdery white substance that may have triggered a near fatal overdose. A rep for DMX has denied that any such activity took place before DMX’s asthma attack. His rep maintains that DMX fell victim to both his asthma and his bronchitis, as he couldn’t get to his inhaler quick enough. We sure hope DMX is not usually drugs again. What are your thoughts?
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Everyone knows Stevie J has no chill. Apparently in the good ol’ ’90s Bad Boy days Mariah Carey was allegedly a passenger on Stevie J’s controversial bus. This is not only news to us, but apparently it came as news to Mariah’s ex-husband, Nick Cannon, as well. During Wednesday’s taping of Wild ‘N Out during the freestyle battle, Stevie J revealed that he not only had sex with Mariah once but twice during their time working together. Nick allegedly walked off the set furious and then told Stevie that he should probably be more concerned with Joseline dealing with Rick Ross. Nick allegedly told Stevie he will never work in Hollywood again. We wonder who else hit Mariah in her prime. The girl use to be baddddd. Stevie used to crank out those hits. Unfortunately, the kids today only know him from his antics on Love & Hip Hop. Maybe they were smashing when “Honey” was created. No matter if Nick Cannon was offended or not, there seems to be no love lost as Stevie posted,
“Much love to my bro @nickcannon had a blast at Wild N’ Out. Much respect to my sis @mariahcarey for always rockin with me no matter what. God bless.”
(AllHipHop News) Earlier today (Feb. 11), the cover art of Kanye’s pending album, The Life Of Pablo was released. Belgium born, Peter De Potter, was enlisted to conceptualize the design. A childhood picture of Ye’s family was used to construct the artwork.
A series of changing titles along with a spontaneous Twitter feud with Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose, Yeezus is creating a divine promotion for the upcoming LP. Tapping into the power of social media, Kanye even challenged the world to guess the album’s elusive new title.
https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/697872225404325896
Besides Post Malone, Sia, Vic Mensa, and Ty Dolla $ign — who have all been previously heard on the album — which other artists would make a dope collab with Mr. West?
In an Instagram post Stevie J is now copping deuces. The self-professed Hit-Man shared the following message:
Much love to my bro@nickcannon had a blast at Wild N Out. Much respect to my sis @mariahcarey for always rockin with me no matter what. God bless!!
Here’s Nick’s response:
Apparently some people don't understand the concept of Wildnout! LOL Thanks for the free publicity tho! Season 8 about to be crazy!
— Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) February 11, 2016
Earlier this week, Stevie J rubbed Nick Cannon the wrong way. When the veteran hit-maker and his sometime love, Joseline Hernandez, visited the MTV show, Wild ‘N Out things quickly went awry. Both men got emotional when the subjects of their former relationships were brought up.
After the Puerto Rican Princess and the Stevie J stepped up to the mic things deteriorated. As sexual subjects arose stuff got really sticky. The veteran creep allegedly boasted about making Mariah hit the high note. Sources claim that Stevie had the audacity to vent that he knocked down Mariah on two separate occasions, this according to TMZ.
The whisper-kitten that he is, Nick Cannon, is said to have roared and rumbled about Joseline fornicating with Rick Ross. Seething with rage, Cannon reportedly threatened to shoot down Stevie’s career when he threatened, “You’ll never work in this town again!”
Insiders claim the men were about to square up. Good thing security was able to maintain the peace.
Is Stevie J telling the truth?
Bigal Harrison is in a race to become a legend. The mass communications major emerged from New York’s Sullivan County to earn a track scholarship to Virginia State University, but Bigal’s ultimate goal is to stamp his name among the list of celebrated emcees.
The Harlem born artist first fell in love with Hip Hop in 2003 after hearing 50 Cent’s classic album Get Rich or Die Tryin’. Other East Coast rap icons such as Ma$e, DMX, Wu-Tang Clan, Jay Z, and Nas provided inspiration for the aspiring rhymer to pick up a microphone as well.
While he was honored as a 2015 First-Team All-American at VSU, Bigal also released 845: The Hometown Project last year. With song titles like “Legendary” and “Ambitious,” the 21-year-old is brazenly forecasting his future spot in the culture.
In addition, Bigal’s second official mixtape served as an homage to his hometown of Loch Sheldrake, New York. 845 is more than just a musical presentation. The project is a physical representation for the youth of Sullivan County that no matter your life circumstances, you can live out your dreams.
AllHipHop.com spoke with Bigal Harrison for the “Three Questions” interview series. The C.O.N.T.R.O.L. Hip Hop Collective member breaks down why he is destined to be legendary.
If you could achieve only one of the following milestones in your life, which one would you choose: winning a gold medal at the Olympics or earning a platinum album plaque?
What’s more realistic to me now? Both are hard to accomplish, but if I was to choose one, I would probably say the platinum plaque. Not a lot of people go platinum. It’s rare. Especially rappers in this era. If you’re in that platinum range, you’re really one of those top dudes. So definitely that platinum album. I feel once I get that first platinum album the only way is up.
If you had to pick a 5-man Hip Hop team to represent New York right now, who would you pick?
I would pick Jay Z, Joey Bada$$, Jadakiss, Fab, and Styles P.
You have a project called Young Legend and a song called “Legendary.” How would you define what it means to be a legend?
I feel like I was born into it. You can make yourself a legend from how hard you work, but I speak things into existence. So if I’m saying I’m a legend, then it’s going to eventually come. I know I’m on the way to becoming it, but I got to accomplish more. My pops did a lot of crazy stuff. My sister is an Olympian right now. I think my path is on that way to becoming a legend. That’s why I speak it into existence, and eventually it will come.
Follow Bigal Harrison on Twitter @BigalHarrison and Instagram @bigalharrison.
Stream Bigal Harrison’s 845: The Hometown Project below.
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(AllHipHop News) Compton’s own, Eric Bellinger, continues to express his creativity. The Cali crooner is preparing to help celebrate Valentine’s Day. Today (Feb. 11), Eric offers up, Eventually. The free album boasts nine fresh songs. Both smooth and soulful it is sure to satisfy the ladies.
“I wanted to give the ladies some hope this Valentine’s Day” Eric joked. “I went hard and managed to put together some smooth [and] sexy music that encourages them not to give up on Love, but to be patient in waiting for the right Love,” he said. As sincerity wrapped his sentiment, Bellinger then added, “I hear a lot of women complaining about how there aren’t any good men out there anymore… Truth is, there are plenty of men waiting to give them the world!”
Among others, Bongo and YFS’ own SoufWest and League Of Starz, D-Mile, worked to ensure that it was a no-skip project. A kaleidoscope of content is available on Eventually. Bay Area supporters are invited to spend the weekend with Bellinger. On Saturday (Feb. 13), and Sunday (Feb. 14), Adrian Marcel will join Eric Bellinger for epic evenings filled with loving serenades.
We’ve had our ears on everything BJ The Chicago Kid for the last few years and this is no different. Sampling a classic Chilites record, BJ teams up with Kendrick for a perfect late night song when you are “at the bar rolling up” in love just like the song says.
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Let’s take a trip back into time. How about the ’90’s? The MCs were golden — well — some of them. Party music was relegated to its proper realm. Here lyricism was not overlooked for leaning bars. Hip-Hop even boasted a more balanced kaleidoscope of artists.
Everything was available. Profound MCs challenged thought and delivered penetrating perspectives, while inane (w)rappers spit Dr. Seuss-rhymes; there was something readily available to satisfy everyone.
During that time, two critically-acclaimed wordsmiths arose to earn a timeless legacy. Tupac and B.I.G., will be forever celebrated for their uncanny ability to use their words to provoke feeling and arouse a startling clear mental picture.
Check out the video as those two showcase the now-archaic art of freestyling.
Will the corporations ever allow Hip-Hop to fully embrace its five core elements?
Just in time for the lover’s holiday, Mayer Hawthorne drops off a Valentines Day friendly track for R&B/Soul fans. The video pits Mayer as a private investigator trying to solve a case for a lovely lady. While the album for this song is yet to be named, this is one we will be checking for.
Pete Rock is a legend when it comes to the production and being a member of the Hip-Hop culture. One quick look at his discography and you can tell that that Pete has worked with the best of them including A Tribe Called Quest, Big L, Common, Ghostface, J Dilla, Nas, Redman and many many more. Check it out as Pete talks about meeting with Biggie, and transitioning from the SP1200 drum machine to the MPC.
In a testament to his following, “Hoover Street” is trending nationwide on Twitter today . That’s called putting on for your hood in every sense of the phrase. Check it out as Schoolboy and Alchemist team up for the autobiographical track “Hoover Street” from Q’s 2014′s Oxymoron project. This is HEAT and will be featured on Alc’ Craft project.
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Throughout the years, many adjectives have been used to describe 50 Cent. Earlier this week, the established entrepreneur used his Instagram to refute Billy Dib’s allegations that he stole over $1 M from the Australian boxer. The incensed entertainer wrote, “I didn’t take a dime of your money. They call me a lot of sh*t, but never a thief.”
An introspective Billy told The Daily Telegraph how things with 50 went awry. “My career was skyrocketing, things were going amazing, and then unfortunately — and when I say unfortunately I really do mean unfortunately — I signed for 50 Cent, who basically knew nothing about the sport of boxing,” expressed Dib.
The Outback-import expressed that unfulfilled promises led to a diminished appreciation for the sport. “And that’s what was happening to me, I was being promised certain things and I was only being delivered a quarter of what was promised,” claimed Dib.
To further demonstrate his disdain, 50, would take shots at Dib’s credentials and courage. Although, Billy once boasted a nearly pristine record, Fif’ questioned how a less experienced Russian boxer could so easily defeat him. “With a record of 35-1 (21 KOs), Dib must have fought 21 cab drivers in Australia because Evgeny Gradovich with a record of 15-0 (8 KOs) beat the sh*t out of him, despite taking the fight on a month’s notice.”
Next, 50 claimed to have given Dib the empowering tools to help e#### his boxing legacy. Even a rematch with Gradovich on the Pacquiao undercard couldn’t motivate Billy to a win. “He got knocked the f**k out,” wrote 50 before adding, “I can only set the fight up…I can’t fight for you, punk!”
Mr. Miller’s cultivated candor and unabashed honesty will serve to bolster Huge Hefner’s legacy. He will navigate the topics of entertainment, sports, news, relationships, and gossip. Master P is certain to share his signature insight. In addition to hosting, P has been entrusted to serve as the executive producer for his upcoming radio show.
“Hugh Hefner is a living legend,” reflected the self-made millionaire, “I will bring that classy party-vibe to Playboy Radio. Everyday is a movie and I’m the director.”
A$AP Twelvyy shares the visual of his latest single “L.Y.B.B.” (Last Year Being Broke) after releasing the audio last month. Watch as Twelvyy gets his paper up in the Greg, Dave and Darryl-directed video. New album coming soon.
Watch below.