(AllHipHop News) James ‘J Dilla’ Yancey’s mother is continuing to keep her late son’s legacy alive.
Maureen ‘Ma Dukes’ Yancey-Smith is planning to release a children’s biography titled The Life Story of James Dewitt Yancey vol 1.
The stories were inspired by family members of the Detroit-born producer and cover the early years of Dilla’s life.
Ma Dukes spoke about the book during an interview with Hot 97.
“I want to tell you how very happy I am about the first series of my children’s book titled The Life Story of J Dilla,” said Ms. Yancey-Smith. “It’s been an amazing quest for the Foundation as we gear up to support the education of youth by inspiring them to pick up an instrument and enhance their creativity and learn to appreciate the arts.”
She continued, “This book can be enjoyed by the very young, as an audio is also available. It’s an example of striving to be all you can be and working hard to achieve one’s goals in life.”
The Life Story of James Dewitt Yancey was authored by Yancey-Smith, CQ Wilder, M,ED and Diana Boardley-Wise and illustrated by Tokio Aoyama.
An interactive audio component narrated by Ma Dukes is part of the package.
The Life Story of James Dewitt Yancey is available for pre-order at jdillastore.com.
“Start registering to vote here and you’re automatically entered to win a chance to fly to meet Pusha T backstage. We’ll cover the airfare for you and a friend,” reads the site’s page.
The former Secretary of State also recently sat down with The Queen Of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige for an exclusive interview on the singer’s upcomingThe 411 show for Apple Music.
Pusha T plans to vote for Clinton. Other Hip Hop stars such as Common and DJ Khaled have endorsed her as well.
Enter to win: meet Pusha T. Register to vote and you’re automatically entered to win. https://t.co/n6NH65Mvkq
Meek clearly got wind of Beanie’s words. The fellow Philadelphia native fired back in a series of subliminal Instagram posts.
One IG message featured Meek uploading a text supposedly from Beanie where the Philly legend appears to take Meek’s side in his feud against Game.
The writer of the text also criticized newcomer Lil Uzi Vert for not properly representing Philadelphia.
Meek wrote in the caption:
All good a week ago!
[Lil Uzi Vert] don’t mind that shot that’s how n-ggas talk when you winning!
ONE MIN THEY TALKING LIKE THIS BEHIND CLOSED DOORS THEN THEY TALKING LIKE THAT? I CANT BELIEVE “n#%gas” went out like that
THIS WHY I GOTTA CHANGE MY NUMBER LOL
I THINK EVERYBODY LOOKING AT THEY PHONES EVERYDAY ALL DAY IS DOING SOMETHING TO THE HUMAN BRAIN OR IT GOTTA B THE DRUGS …..HOW CAN THESE N#%gas THINK THEY THOROUGH EVERYBODY ON THE “NEEDLE” that attention needle!
Later, Meek got back on Instagram to upload videos of himself listening to The Notorious B.I.G.’s “My Downfall.”
The track off Biggie’s 1997 album Life After Death consists of Bad Boy founder Puff Daddy Combs saying:
Jealousy’s a motherf-cker, you weak jealous motherf-ckers!
If you a jealous motherf-cker, you just a weak motherf-cker!
See when you on top, motherf-ckers just wanna bring you down!
Motherf-ckers don’t even know you, and they don’t like you
(AllHipHop News) New Jersey rapper Fetty Wap is now the target of a lawsuit claiming that the artist and his producer stole the beat for Fetty Wap’s smash hit “Trap Queen.”
TMZ reports that Danish songwriter Lazar Likic claims that he purchased exclusive rights to an instrumental entitled “Hello,” from producer Tony Fadd, which then went on to be sampled for the creation of the hit track.
Additionally, Lakic claims that Fadd contacted him in 2015 in an attempt to buy back the exclusive rights, but he declined.
Fetty Wap’s attorney Navarro Gray stated that the rapper legally purchased the beat from Fadd with a contract in place and if Likic is awarded damages Fadd will be pursued to cover the costs.
Likic is suing for profits from the track and also wants to halt all the sales and destroy all copies of “Trap Queen,” featuring samples from the “Hello,” instrumental.
French Montana recently decided to pay a visit to the Aces in Queen strip club with Fat Joe and Remy Ma.
However, on his way home, the police pulled over his SUV. French wasted no time filming the encounter.
French was clearly irritated, but he made sure to let the officers know that “black lives matter.”
He posted the video to his Instagram with a caption that said,
“F*CK THE POLICE only a few good ones left man ✊? #afterclubvibes”
French was pretty light-hearted throughout the entire ordeal, but fortunately he was able to laugh it off and not become a hashtag like so many other men that we’ve lost.
Chicago’s own Joey Purp is the latest artist to appear on Pitchfork’s “Over/Under” segment. On this episode, the buzzing Chicago rapper rates multiple topics including; 3D movies, The Simpsons, Tinder, Drake and more.
Fresh off announcing he’s hitting the road soon alongside Jeremih for the “Summer’s Over” tour, PARTYNEXTDOOR now blesses fans with a new visual off his latest project “P3.”
Watch below, as the OVO Sound artist enjoys his time on the beach with some beautiful woman, riding four-wheelers. Video directed by Adrian Martinez.
Rising Oakland artist, HD links with established rapper Young Scooter for his new single titled “Stay Ready (On Me).” The track serves as the first release off his forthcoming project, “The O.N.E. – Originality Nothing Else,” slated to arrive September 30th.
New York is currently in the midst of a new resurgence, with the rise of artists like Desiigner and A-Boogie to name a few. Brooklyn’s Curly Savv and Dah Dah aren’t even out of high school yet and are already creating quite the buzz for themselves. To keep the momentum going, the duo releases their new mixtape titled “1st Quarter.”
Curly Savv and Dah Dah managed to grab the attention of figures such as 50 Cent with the success of their previous two singles, “Gang Gang Gang,” and “Bricks On The Road.” They have since been covered by major publications such as; BBC, Hot 97 and Power 105.
In step with the times, “Empire” would seem to be going straight to today’s news in regards to what can happen these days to any Black person on America’s streets these days – no matter how many Gs are in your bank account.
Last week’s premiere showcased a new song with lyrics about Alton Sterling, Sandra Bland and Trayvon Martin. This week’s episode ends with Andre on the ground on the wrong side of a police officer’s gun in the upscale neighborhood where he used to live with his deceased wife Rhonda. It would seem that with these episodes “Empire” is looking to make a rather pointed statement about what is happening to people of color in America today. For this, they should be commended.
With tonight’s season 3 episode 2 titled “Sin That Amends,” gun violence – both within the Black community and between law officials and the community – definitely takes center stage. However, in a deft balance of reality to fantasy, “Empire” isn’t forgetting that it is a soap opera in the midst of tackling these tough issues.
Taye Diggs is introduced as city councilman Angelo Dubois, a character who both annoys and beguiles Cookie as a government official who uses Jamal’s near death shooting to promote and publicize his own teen summit against gun violence. With Dubois being set up as a “bougie” romantic alternative for Cookie in contrast to the always “street” Lucious, it should be an even more combustible situation when Phylicia Rashad shows up as Angelo Dubois’ mother. However, until then, this episode delivers a dramatic punch when Lucious manipulates the summit to expose Jamal’s inability to perform due to the PTSD he is suffering as a result of being shot by Freda Gatz. It’s a great set piece for Lucious’ brutally ruthless ways as well as a realistic nod to the very real after effects of gun violence on survivors.
As for music, due to the considerable time given to gun violence, there is only one original song on tap. Thankfully, in stark contrast to last week’s premiere, this rap is a pretty good one. As it is once again something Hakeem is working on in the studio, it could be considered a much more satisfying do over from last week’s humdrum perf. This current collaboration between Hakeem and Nessa on the rich subject of “first you hate me/ then you love me,” has something besides just a good hook and a dose sex appeal of performance chemistry. That Shine then destroys the whole flow by physically attacking someone who looks at Nessa’s body “wrong” just plays to the entire episode’s riff on violence. The added bonus for future episodes? There might be some incestuous skeletons in Nessa and Shine’s past when it comes to Shine’s sudden rage when anybody even looks like they might like his niece. And exactly who seems to be liking Nessa for more more than just her physical attributes? Hakeem, of course.
As for the other musical must see moment, it’s an unabashed throwback, but Biz Markie is on point when he does “Just A Friend” for Cookie as a favor to Lucious. Also, to Biz’s credit, the years have been kind. Looks like he’s been doing a couple of gym reps over the years. Nice work on all counts, Biz.
Last but not least, another thick thread running through this week’s latest installment? Loyalty. Becky, who still has yet to get her richly deserved AR executive position at Empire, gets an ultimatum from her man. he loves her, but he’s leaving Empire and he’s set up an AR position for her also if she can find it in her heart to go for her own interests over those of Lucious and Cookie.
So does Becky say goodbye or does she get caught up with the rest of the Lyons in some mess with the feds? Does Andre get shot in his old affluent/ “white” neighborhood for being black, or does he survive another day? Will “Empire” have more than just one good original song per episode next week? We’ll just have to wait and see.
“Empire” airs Wednesdays at 9:00/8:00 central on FOX.
(AllHipHop News) The Beanie Sigel and Meek Mill beef has spiraled out of control, peaking with a physical assault of the rap legend. Now, Sigel is talking at length about the extend of his issues with Meek and crew.
“Once I heard they were making their diss record to Game. I said ‘Aiiight, this is how I’ma get Meek to feel comfortable to be around me. This is how I’ma get him. I go there. I didn’t write Omelly first verse. I didn’t write all of his second verse. But the majority of it…that’s facts. Nas is playing games, lying and saying I ain’t write that sht. Stand up for the other brothers was in the room who know that. Stop being cowards and stand the fk up. Tell the truth, n***as! ‘Cause what don’t come out in the way, gonna come out in the rinse. Facts.”
Beanie also stated that he was in the booth giving lyrics to Meek Mill and he explained how he and The Game managed to quell their beef. The Game even says that his approach to beef was influenced by the Philly rappers beef with The Lox.
“Everybody was for you cuz. It was at a time when n##### rooted for Meek,” Beanie stated as he continued. “Now it’s to the point where your fuckery is becoming transparent. Now you at a place where n***as is saying man you misrepresenting Philadelphia… You want the respect that I got but you can’t, you gotta earn it. You argue with people in your comments to the point where you worry about what the peanut gallery got to say and not worry about what the thoroughbreds think about you. F### the peanut gallery.”
Beanie Sigel is one of the most official rap artists ever. EVER. And when it comes to that street pedigree, he’s 100% official too. So, here were go. One of Meek Mill’s boys knocked Beanie Sigel out. No bueno. Anyway, now Beans is talking and saying a LOT.
The Game’s manager, Wack100, and rap veteran Maino certainly haven’t been seeing eye-to-eye on the Meek Mill and Game beef, and like everyone else, their feelings have spilled over to social media.
Wack singled out Maino on Instagram by accusing him of supporting both sides in this rap rival.
Maino wasn’t with the sh*ts so he took to Instagram to tell Wack that he felt like people in Brooklyn had no business being in a video about a beef that had nothing to do with them or Brooklyn.
Maino says that he and Wack had already had a conversation as men, so he couldn’t understand why if Wack heard something after the fact, why would he take to social media instead of calling him up?
Maino also told Wack that typing on the ‘gram isn’t gangsta at all, and he can certainly get that fade he’s apparently looking for.
Mannnnnn it’s so many people involved in this beef now. If it came down to it, who do you think would win in the fight between Wack and Maino?
(AllHipHop News) Amber Rose has reportedly signed an$ 8 million dollar deal with Mills Entertainment, the leading producer of alternative and branded live entertainment, to exclusively produce her 2017 world tour.
Acclaimed New York theater writer and director, Roslyn Hart is set to write and direct the show, which launches January 2017.
The tour will feature interactive segments centered on sex and love, special guest interviews, and meet-and-greet opportunities.
Fans will have the chance to hear Amber’s personal anecdotes about her rise from exotic dancer to female icon.
The multi-city tour will travel to cities such as Chicago, Miami, New York, Atlanta, Las Vegas and give fans the chance to request their city to be added to the tour on amberroselive.com.
“I am so excited to partner with Mills Entertainment to launch my first live tour, and look forward to sharing my stories with my fans across the world,” Amber Rose told AllHipHop.com.
Boasting more than 12 million followers on Instagram, Rose is currently competing on season 23 of ABC’s Dancing With The Stars, and is the host and Executive Producer of “The Amber Rose Show” on VH-1.
Produced by Dr. Phil and Jay McGraw, the show is an unapologetic look at what it trending in pop culture. Most recently, CBS radio tapped Rose to co-host LOVELINE, along with Dr. Chris Donahue, quickly becoming the most-listened-to podcast in the U.S. Rose is the face Flirt Cosmetics, which released its first product, Flashes, last month, and serves as a spokesperson for Beats by Dre and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
In 2016, Rose’s Emoji app, MUVAmoji, ranked #1 on the app store, and her book published by Simon & Schuster, entitled “How To Be A Bad B####,” reached #2 in the iTunes audiobook store.
Her MUVA management helps grow the careers of female digital native talent, and represents Tori Brixx, who has amassed more than two million followers on Instagram and will serve as MUVA’s DJ on the tour.
“We are thrilled to be working with Amber to mount her first tour, and know that her unique point of view is sure to make for an unforgettable evening,” added Michael Mills, Chief Executive Officer of Mills Entertainment.
(AllHipHop News) Rapper EL-P, who along with Killer Mike form Hip-Hop duo Run The Jewels, recently took to Twitter to announce that the group’s upcoming album Run The Jewels 3 is complete.
The rapper had previously hit the social network earlier this month to give an update on the status of the project, stating that the release was still in the works and that the group places emphasis on quality over street dates.
The group released the second installment of the LP series in 2014 with the album receiving high critical acclaim upon its unveiling to the masses.
Earlier this year, Run The Jewels provided the soundtrack for Ta-Nehsi Coates’s Black Panther.
Check out the tweet announcing the projects completion below.
every word for #RTJ3 has now officially been recorded. the album is almost finished.
(AllHipHop News) Kevin Hart is the new king of comedy. At least, when it comes to the amount of money the Philadelphia-born jokester made over a 12 month period.
According to Forbes, Hart overtook Jerry Seinfeld by bringing in $87.5 million between June 2015 and June 2016.
That total is $44 million more than the $43.5 million earned by Seinfeld.
Hart is the first person besides Seinfeld to take the top spot on the Highest-Paid Comedians list.
Five Hart-starring films were released in 2015 and 2016 – The Wedding Ringer, Get Hard, Ride Along 2, Central Intelligence, andThe Secret Life of Pets.
The 37-year-old actor/comic also performed over 100 stadium and arena shows from June 2015 to June 2016.
The upcoming Kevin Hart: What Now? stand-up comedymovie was filmed on August 30, 2015 at Lincoln Financial Field in his hometown.
Terry Fator ($21 million), Amy Shumer ($17 million), Jeff Dunham ($13.5 million), Dave Chappelle ($13 million), Jim Gaffigan ($12.5 million), Gabriel Iglesias ($9.5 million), Russell Peters ($9 million), and John Bishop ($7 million) rounded out the rest of the Top 10 of Forbes‘ Comedians Kings list.
Kevin Hart: What Now? is scheduled for release on October 14.
(AllHipHop Features) Luiz “Cipha Sounds” Diaz will be one of the high-profile performers to hit the stage at the TIDAL X: 1015 charity concert in New York City next month.
Besides preparing to spin his turntables for the Tidal sponsored music event, Cipha Sounds has also used the entertainment platform to host his No Small Talk comedy series and present a 22-track “Hits By Cipha” playlist.
When I recently spoke with the Bronx native, Ciph talked about his extensive relationship with the Jay Z-led streaming service.
In addition, the co-host of the long-running Juan Epstein podcast and former Hot 97 radio personality brought up his travels with comedic legend Dave Chappelle.
Television viewers can also be on the lookout for a new program based on Cipha Sounds’ live Take It Personal: Hip Hop Improv Show held at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre East Village.
I saw you did a playlist for Tidal. What was your thought process for picking those particular songs?
I noticed that Tidal is really good with the Tidal Rising artists, new artists, and new releases. But my theory was sometimes there’s a girl that works in the doctor’s office that just wants to hear all her favorite songs in a row.
The playlists on Tidal are made by dope people and they’re very conceptual like the 2Pac samples
for the 20th anniversary of his death. But sometimes you just want to hear your favorite songs in a row. That comes from radio training.
To me, it’s just a regular list of dope joints. But everybody’s been hitting me like, “I’ve been listening to your playlist.” I didn’t know it was going to have an impact like that. I got more coming.
What has been your experience working with Tidal?
Artists are the number one thing. There are artists coming in there every day, superstars like T.I. I saw Ty Dolla $ign there the other day. New artists too. It feels like home there. It’s an artist-friendly, artist-driven place. The artists run it. They feel welcome there.
How did the [Ciph] documentary come together?
That sh-t came out of nowhere. I was in London. I met this kid who was a bellman of the hotel. I was real cool to him and we were hanging out a little bit. He said he was coming to New York, so I told him to come to my comedy show.
He said, “I film stuff and do promo stuff for the Ace hotel. I want to film you.” I said, “Yeah, whatever.” Over the course of a year, he came to New York like three times and filmed me.
To be honest, it was a little bit annoying at times. I thought, “Why did I say yes to this? Why am I doing this?” Then he hits me a couple of months later like, “It’s coming out. BET wants to air it.” I was like, “What!?! How the f-ck did you get that?”
Then he put it out and I got mad love because of it. It was crazy. I was thinking, “Why would anyone want to watch a documentary on me?”
I feel like when you get a documentary made about you, that’s like that “stamp.”
Yeah. I was like, “Who wants to see this? Who cares?” That sh-t was really heartfelt. I was getting messages and people calling me. I was like, “This is cool!”
Comedy is great. I was just in London with Dave Chappelle.
Wait, you can’t say that so nonchalantly. [laughs]
That’s how it is though. Dave is nonchalant. The way he asked me to go to London with him… first of all, he was going to a big fight. I was like, “What’s up with that fight? I want to go.”
He said, “You want to work? I’m doing like seven shows out there.” That’s how he asked me. In the middle of a different conversation.
All the shows sold out. It was mad fun. That’s how he is. He’s a regular dude. He just happens to be the funniest guy on the planet.
I read that you’re working with Alicia Keys on a project. Is that still happening?
Yeah, for a TV version of [the Take It Personal: Hip Hop Improv Show]. We just signed a deal. I can’t say where yet, but we’re starting to work on it now. It’s a lot of steps, but it’s looking real good. I also got another season of No Small Talk coming out on Tidal. We’re about to shoot that in a couple of days.
Clarksville, Tennessee rapper Case Arnold is quickly inserting into the new age Hip-Hop conversation while staying in a lane all by himself.
Case has been all over timelines this week with the release of his new song “Love Found,” which is the first look at his upcoming debut album SO(U)L Theory.
The nostalgic track, which is produced by Case himself, under the production alias of Chiefus, melodically and emotionally depicts his relationship struggles. Vocalist Keunarene also backs him up on the hook. Check out the new track below.
Along with Soundcloud, Case’s new track is also availible on iTunes, Spotify, and Tidal. His recent collaboration, entitled “Know Us,” with fellow Tennessean Tim Gent is also worth a listen.
Zeus the Plug, is back at it with a hot new video for his single “B*tches and Music.”
The record’s catchy hook easily makes for a bold new anthem for fellas living the good life everywhere.
Zeus the Plug is fresh off the release of his latest hit “Money Man,” which is currently in rotation on MTV Jams and BET, along with his summer smash “Counting On It.”
The Chicago rapper continues to drop new content ahead of his upcoming debut mixtape titled “My Alibi,” with production by Jeff Lane (production engineer to Change the Rapper and Jeremih) and beats by The Warlord.
Zeus opened for Cash Money artist Jacquees on this year’s Mood Tour, Jeremih and Lil Yachty at sold out shows, and plans to take the stage in NYC’s Times Square as one of MTV’s new artists on the rise.
Keep up with Zeus The Plug’s latest moves on social media: @ZeusthePlug and on www.zeustheplug.com
Things are certainly spiraling out of control for rapper Famous Dex.
Last week a video went viral as he was caught on surveillance footage beating his girlfriend in an apartment hallway after he found out she cheated on him.
The incident has caused him to receive much public backlash, including the loss of his endorsement deal with Puma.
Dex has since apologized to his fans saying that it was the work of the devil and that no one is perfect.
Just when it seemed that Dex had a positive outlook on life, it looks like he’s actually contemplating suicide.
He posted an Instagram post that said,
“I Just Wanna Kill Myself Oml.”
He even tweeted,
“I’m Done.”
While everyone makes mistakes, such occurrences like domestic violence should NEVER happen! While Dexter is still popular, the fan support has been up and down.
Someone check on Famous Dex and get him in some anger management classes.
