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Rich The Kid Assists Dash Flash On His New Single “Money Growing”

By: Mike DeBlasio Updated Category: Music
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Dash Flash is the hottest up and coming artist in CT and continues to drop heat,working with some of the biggest names in the game. Fresh off his two singles, “Click” with Lil Wayne, and “Go” featuring B$B artist Young Lito, Dash now returns with a new joint, “Money Growing,” assisted by Rich Forever Music CEO, Rich The Kid.

All three records will appear on Dash’s forthcoming, highly-anticipated project “Blessed.”

Listen below. Production handled by Blasian Beats and JBeatzz.

DJ Semtex To Release ‘Hip Hop Raised Me’ Book Featuring Foreword By Chuck D

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) BBC Radio 1Xtra’s DJ Semtex is releasing a book titled Hip Hop Raised Me. The publication will trace Hip Hop culture from its inception.

Hip Hop Raised Me includes some of Semtex’s interviews conducted with stars such as Eminem, Wu-Tang Clan, Jay-Z, Public Enemy, Kanye West, Nas, 50 Cent, Nicki Minaj, Pharrell, Odd Future, Drake and more.

Rap legend Chuck D wrote the foreword for the 448-page hardcover. In addition, photographers provided hundreds of pictures of memorabilia, album covers, contact sheets, and outtakes.

“I can honestly say that we’ve done a book that nobody else has done. There’s nothing else like this anywhere else,” stated Semtex. “No one has done anything like this. It’s going to take a long time for someone to try and compete and do something like this.”

DJ Semtex also launched the Hip Hop Raised Me podcast. The series features conversations with Hip Hop figures such as Immortal Technique, Yo Gotti, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Casey Veggies, Sonny Digital and others.

The Hip Hop Raised Me book is scheduled for release on November 15 via Thames & Hudson.

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Dyme-A-Duzin Links With Fabolous For “That Chicken” Video

By: Mike DeBlasio Updated Category: Videos
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Dyme-A-Duzin is a Brooklyn bred, musical prodigy who was singing in church choirs as early as 9 years old, and comes from a vibrant family lineage of natural performers.

Now at just 24 years old, the young emcee has logged-in more studio time than a lot of artist twice his age and already released numerous songs with some of Hip Hop’s biggest and brightest, including New York legend Fabolous.

The fellow Brooklyn rappers link up for the official video to their collaboration “That Chicken,” which appeared on Dyme’s recent project “2 Piece Tape,” released back in June.

Watch the visual below.

Beyonce and Jay Z Plan Fundraising Gig With Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Beyonce and Jay Z are reportedly planning to hold a charity gig next month.

The music power couple are set to perform at the event alongside Nicki Minaj, Lauryn Hill and Lil Wayne at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on October 15.

The gig is set to be broadcast live on Jay Z’s streaming service Tidal and raise funds for the Robin Hood Foundation, which supports educational programs in underprivileged areas of New York, and other charities nominated by the artists.

According to reports, tickets for the event will begin at $50 and the top packages will be sold for $100,000.

The couple is a regular supporter of charity music shows including Made in America festival and Global Citizen. It was recently announced that Jay Z would perform at the first Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai, India on November 19.

He will be joined by Coldplay and top Bollywood stars.

The tickets to Global Citizen India are free and are given to people who perform good deeds in relation to education, equality and sanitation.

Beyonce also teamed up with charities on her Formation world tour and helped raise more than $82,000 to help those in Flint, Michigan, where the water supply has been contaminated with high levels of lead, by partnering with the aid charity United Way of Genesee County.

Ivy McGregor, director of philanthropy and corporate relations at Beyonce’s company Parkwood Entertainment, presented a check in June.

“We were pleased to announce the collective funds raised through our United Way relationship which allowed fans to donate online to the Flint water crisis at the point of purchasing Beyoncé Formation World Tour concert ticket,” Ivy said.

Was Mary J. Blige’s Husband Creeping With Karrine “Superhead” Steffans?

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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All I know is Mary J. Blige’s next album is about to be FIRE!!!!

The Hip Hop Soul/ R&B legend has been dealing with a large amount of drama as she’s decided to file for divorce from her husband of 12 years, Kendu Isaacs.

The rumors keep getting messier and messier. Allegedly Mary decided to split from her husband because she found out that he was stealing money from her.

The latest rumor is that Blige found out that Isaacs has been having an affair with industry hoe vixen Karrine “Superhead” Steffans.

According to Funky Dineva, sources close to Steffans claim that Isaacs was sleeping with the woman known as “Superhead” and that Blige knew of her soon-to-be ex-husband’s affair. The source also claims that Blige would call Steffans’ place looking for her husband and that Blige and Steffans once had an icy exchange at an industry party when Steffans tried to pretend the affair wasn’t happening and approached Blige.

To make matters worse, Isaacs has allegedly slept with other women as well.

As usual, Steffans hopped on Instagram to try to dispel the rumors, but no one believes her.

“Here I am, at Trader Joe’s, buying organic fruits and vegetables for my family, when I get a slew of interview requests because of yet another false accusation. The truth is that most of what urban blogs post about me is 100% made up. These false reports add to the disparaging views people have of me and usually, I’m content to let people think what they want. Today, however, is not one of those days. I live a simple life. I’m not out and about. I’m never at the party. There are no photos of videos circulating of me doing much of anything and that’s because I don’t do much. I stay home, I take care of my family, and I run my businesses quietly. My life is drama free. I am happy, healthy, and whole. But, I guess that’s what irritates people the most. I don’t know why I’m a target. I don’t know why people pick on me. I’m not sure why people aren’t content to just leave me alone. I try my best to be a positive force, to share my experiences in an attempt to help those going through much of what I have experienced. I’ve built a brand that is dedicated to help and education. I volunteer my time. I lecture at universities around the country, sometimes for free. I give and I give and when I’m tired, I give some more. What have I done that’s so bad that I have to be continuously demeaned and undermined? No, I have never had an inappropriate relationship with Kendu Isaacs. No, he has never cheated on his wife with me. Yes, we are friends and have been for 10 years. Naturally, when his friends heard about his marital troubles, we all rallied around him to show support. Divorce is painful. I’ve been through three marriages and I understand the gut wrenching agony the end of a marriage causes. I sincerely wish Kendu and Ms. Blige peace and love, no matter the outcome, and I would appreciate not being dragged into the gossip. Thanks,” Steffans wrote.

She lyin’! Naw who knows though lol.

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Game Drops “92 Bars” Diss To Meek Mill Over Snitching Allegations

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) It looks like Meek Mill has a new adversary in Game, who just dropped a new diss track against the Philly rapper titled “92 Bars.”

The beef apparently stems from an incident in Los Angeles, where Sean Kingston was robbed and hit in the head with a bottle.

Game is claiming that Meek implied his people were involved with the robbery, where Sean Kingston was jacked for $300,000 worth of jewels.

Apparently Game was questioned by police over the robbery.

“When you see me n##ga, square up,” Game, adding “Meek Mill not snitching on me. I never heard of that… F##k that n##ga.”

Check “92 Bars” below: https://soundcloud.com/eone-music/the-game-92-bars

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EXCLUSIVE: Ron Elliot, Shawn “OG Turtle” Lindsey & Marquise Jackson Talk ‘Dope Fiend’ (VIDEO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Filmmaker Ron Elliot and former drug dealer Shawn “Turtle” Lindsey came together to produce the new independent movie Dope Fiend.

The film is loosely based on Turtle’s life and addresses the issue of gentrification.

Dope Fiend stars Malik Yoba, Tobias Truvillion, Andra Fuller, Hisham Tawfiq, Dutchess Lattimore, Ephraim Benton, Leonardo Arias, Sakina Deer, and in his on-screen debut, 50 Cent’s son Marquise Jackson.

AllHipHop.com connected with Elliott, Turtle, and Jackson following the Brooklyn-set project winning “Best Feature” at the Newark International Film Festival.

While the plot follows drama playing out in the streets of New York, the director does not embrace the description of Dope Fiend being just a “hood movie.” In his view, there is a deeper message being conveyed.

“People like to categorize things into whatever fits them. This is a story about power, family, and how politics and our community is directly affected by it,” says Elliot. “It shows the macro and the micro of it. It shows how the family is really affected by drugs and the choices we make. Not just the drugs, but our involvement in how we react to these things that happen to us.”

Watch AllHipHop.com’s interview and a teaser for Dope Fiend below.

Lupe Fiasco Admits That Kendrick Lamar Makes Better Music Than Him

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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It’s clearly apparent that K. Dot is a beast, and now it looks like Lupe Fiasco is finally ready to admit that Kendrick Lamar makes better music than him.

Fiasco is no stranger to constantly expressing his opinion and debating with fans on Twitter. Lupe admitted that K. Dot was superior while engaging in a conversation with a fellow Twitter user (#TweetAndDeleteFiles).

Lupe replied to a fan saying Kendrick’s music is better by agreeing with the fan. Although he agreed, he did state that he believes that him and Kendrick are evenly matched when it comes to just the rapping.

“Musically no…straight up rapping tho? We might have to go to the judges on that…either way,” Lupe Fiasco said.

Unfortunately another Twitter user let Lupe know that he fell short with what he was supposed to accomplish with his career as he said Lupe was supposed to be what Kendrick is today.

“In 06 I believed you were supposed to be what Kendrick now is for the culture. You were supposed to be the voice what happen.”

As least Lupe is honest! Wouldn’t you love to see these two in a rap battle?

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Chief Keef Says F*ck The BET Hip Hop Awards!

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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In hilarious news, Chief Keef is big mad that he’s allegedly been blacklisted from BET and the BET Hip Hop Awards.

Chief recorded a video saying,

“Man f*ck the BET Awards. I’ma let you know right now if we got to the BET Awards, chains getting took, b*tches getting f*cked, baby mamas getting f*cked still pregnant and all of that.”

Chief is BIGGGGG MAD! Bow Wow jumped in the comments saying,

“BET banned sosa. I was fighting to get sosa on 106 it was no go from the upers. They really black balled him from mainstream it’s crazy.”

Looks like Chief’s almost little mainstream run is over! We’ll still play “I Don’t Like” remix for you today Sosa. LOL.

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Skepta Beats Out David Bowie For 2016 Mercury Prize

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Rapper Skepta shocked the music world on Thursday night (September 15) when he beat out heavy favorite David Bowie to win the 2016 Mercury Prize.

The music icon was tipped as the frontrunner to win the album award for Blackstar, which was released two days before his death in January, and many experts believed the late music icon would be the first ever posthumous recipient of the Mercury Prize.

But grime star Skepta took home the award for Konichiwa.

Pulp star Jarvis Cocker announced the winner during the ceremony at London’s Hammersmith Apollo, and noted Bowie himself would have wanted Skepta to take the honor.

“We as a jury decided that if David Bowie was looking down on the Hammersmith Apollo tonight, let’s face it, maybe he is… he would want the 2016 Hyundai Mercury Prize to go Skepta,” Cocker said just before handing the award to the victor.

Skepta, real name Joseph Junior Adenuga, was emotional as he accepted the prize, saying, “Thank you, thank you… First I want to thank everybody who helped me put together the Konichiwa album. “I’ve been trying to do this music for so long, I want to thank my friends and my family… we did this for us and the love is very appreciated… More love, more greatness and thanks for the support.”

A $33,000 cash prize was given to the 33-year-old, who also beat out the likes of Laura Mvula, The 1975, Kano and Bat For Lashes, among others, for the top album award.

Young Thug’s Fiancee Slams Billboard Over “Two Brides” Stunt

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Uh oh! Young Thug’s fiancee, Jerrika Karlae, is saying Billboard is with the sh*ts again! Many still haven’t forgiven them for leaving Tupac off of their ‘Greatest Rappers’ list.

Word spread quickly that Young Thug would be having two brides in his wedding according to his recent interview with Billboard.

Fans immediately began wondering if there was a sister wife in hiding, or would Thugger himself rock a nice white wedding gown!

According to Jerrika, the two brides rumor was a nice joke. She said Billboard completely twisted Thug’s words as she was there for the entire interview.

“[He] never said any of that stuff verbatim,” she said.

We have to say, it was certainly believable, and one of these designers would’ve gladly made the dress for him.

Jimmy Iovine Says Apple Is Not Interested In Buying Tidal

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Sorry Kanye West. It seems Apple Music and Tidal will not be merging.

The G.O.O.D. Music boss called on Apple to give Jay Z a check for the streaming service, but Apple Music executive Jimmy Iovine told Buzzfeed his company has no interest in purchasing Tidal.

“We’re really running our own race,” said Iovine. “We’re not looking to acquire any streaming services.”

There had been multiple reports that Apple Music and Tidal were in talks to merge the two brands. The companies are among the most publicized streaming services along with Spotify.

Both Apple Music and Tidal have attempted to gain footing in the competitive marketplace by offering subscribers exclusive content. Apple Music premiered albums by Drake, Chance The Rapper, and Frank Ocean. Tidal premiered albums by Rihanna, Kanye West, and Beyoncé.

Tidal’s parent company Aspiro AB suffered a $28 million net loss in 2015. However, the business’ revenue rose 30% during that same time frame. Jay Z, Kanye West, and several other entertainers became part owners of Tidal last year.

Kanye West’s Mix Of J. Dilla’s “The Anthem” To Appear On Dilla’s Vinly Release “The Middle Finger”

By: G.Avant (@G_Avant) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Kanye West’s previously unreleased mix of the late great J.Dilla’s track “The Anthem,” will finally hit the masses.

The sing is set to be featured on Dilla’s upcoming vinyl release The Middle Finger, due for an October 5 unveiling via Rappcats.

Rolling Stone reports that although “The Anthem,” was previously released in April as a Dilla production on the album The Diary, the original version was actually crafted by Yeezy.

West has been very vocal about his love for Dilla’s music. In the Stone’s Throw documentary Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton he referenced the artist as a creative guide.

“We gotta make music and think, ‘If Dilla was alive, would he like this?'” admiringly states West in the documentary.

He then added,”the best respect that we can pay to great artists that have inspired us so much is to never sell out.”

MC War To Present “Bone Crusher Vs Pastor Troy” Battle In Atlanta

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) “Keith Murray vs. Fredro Starr” was one of the most talked about rap battles of 2015. The league that put together that viral face-off is planning another veteran-against-veteran match.

On October 8th, MC WAR Promotions and Fight Tyme will present “Bone Crusher vs. Pastor Troy” in Atlanta. The event will take place during A3C Festival weekend at an undisclosed location.

Fans can also live stream the two Georgia natives’ lyrical clash on mcwar.com. Production for the battle will be provided by Stroud of Hustle Gang.

Bone Crusher, a host on Atlanta’s BOOM 102.9, burst onto the rap scene in 2003 with the Top 40 hit “Never Scared” featuring T.I. and Killer Mike. All three rhymers recently performed the single during the Dungeon Family reunion show at ONE Musicfest.

Pastor Troy‘s 1999 debut album We Ready (I Declare War) included the southern classic “No Mo Play In G.A.” Three years later, Troy dropped the Ms. Jade-assisted “Are We Cuttin’.” His latest project, War In Atlanta, arrived in 2015.

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Game’s Entourage Targeted In Shooting After Miami Show

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Just moments after Game called out rapper Meek Mill during an appearance at Story nightclub in Miami, it appears his entourage was the target of the shooting.

According to police, a Mercedes-Benz G Wagon that was a part of Game’s entourage was shot up, by a Ford Mustang, around 7:30 AM this morning.

TMZ.com reports that the shooting took place outside of the Fountainbleu Hotel and luckily, the Benz G Wagon was empty.

According to Game’s manager Wack 100, the rapper was traveling in a black SUV, which was close to the G Wagon, but his vehicle or no one was hit by any of the bullets.

[ALSO READ: The Game Disses Meek Mill: “F-ck That N-gga” (VIDEO) ]

In addition to having a new enemy in Meek Mill after labeling him a “snitch,” Game also has problems with local rapper Stitches.

In December of 2015, Game’s manager Wack 100 knocked Stitches out in front of Story nightclub, after a social media beef spilled over on to the streets.

Premiere: Boonie The Kid Drops New Video “She Love It”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Videos
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Pittsburgh rapper Boonie The Kid premieres his third single “She Love It” with a high quality video to match his sonic effort.

The song is taken from Boonie The Kid’s EP “Few Levels Higher,” which just hit all Internet music retail outlets today.

Is Faith Evans Dating Stevie J?

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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What in tarnation? These folks out here living la vida local! Apparently Biggie’s ex is dating Eve’s ex! Faith and Stevie J, my dude? YEP. Biggie is turning over in his grave!

Faith posted on Instagram,

“Well I guess it’s Ooouuu…(in my Young MA voice) #TiptoeinginTampa with @hitmansteviej_1 #BadBoyFamilyReunionTour #teamfizzy #teamprolific #charmflowersgroup #TKAI coming soon!”

The pair apparently really did not know each other like that, even though Stevie J was one of Diddy’s Hitmen. Not that kind of hit man, the producing team.

Anyway, remember Stevie J was with that chick Joseline Hernandez and that ended miserably. Steve J ended up losing a lot of personal goods.

At any rate….congrats!

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DJ Khaled Goes Undercover As Lyft Driver For App’s New Promo Campaign (VIDEO)

By: G.Avant (@G_Avant) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Super producer and king of Snapchat DJ Khaled recently went undercover as a Lyft driver as part of the app’s new promotional campaign.

The Miami producer’s disguise only consisted of a pair of sunglasses and a baseball cap as he transported unsuspecting passengers around town introducing himself as “Billy the Locksmith.”

The artist’s interesting choice of pseudonyms was most likely a clever play on his July 29 album release Major Key, which debuted at No.1 on the Bilboard 200 chart.

As “Billy the Locksmith” chatted with passengers he dropped hints to his true identity by frequently using the term “keys” and referencing tracks, such as the Future and Jay-Z assisted single from Major Key “I Got The Keys.”

“What’s that song I got the keys, the keys, the keys, the keys?  Future and Jay-Z’s on it and some guys screaming on there and everything he talks about is keys. But its so crazy because I’m a locksmith and I got they keys,” Khaled teases one passenger.

Check out DJ Khaled living his second life as “Billy the Locksmith” below.

 

 

 

Do Mick Jenkins, Chance The Rapper, & Vic Mensa Have A Collaborative Project On The Way?

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Mick Jenkins recently did a Q&A with Twitter Music. Fans were curious to know his favorite emcee, if he plays 2K, and a few other things.

What caught many people’s attention was a question from a fan asking,

“Have you Chance the Rapper and Vic Mensa thought about making more music together?”

Jenkins replied saying,

“We got a project done we bouta drop it #askMickJenkins.”

Although Vic has been working on his debut for Roc Nation, Chance has ‘Coloring Book’ out and Mick has his solo album ‘The Healing Component’ on the way, this could be a pretty dope collaboration.

Just when we thought there might be a collaborative project in the works, Jenkin’s manager revealed that Mick was just playing.

The idea has been put out there now, so they’ll probably do it for Chicago and the culture.

Unity and collaboration are certainly what Chicago needs among it’s violent day-to-day scene. #SaveMoney #TheSocialExperiment #THEMPeople

Would you be here for this collaboration?

RZA Praises Donald Trump, Expresses Being A Fan Of Fox News

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) A lot of people have an issue with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

The businessman has insulted Mexicans, Muslims, military veterans, Gold Star Families, disabled people, and just this week still refused to admit President Barack Obama was born in America.

Trump still has a fan in RZA. The Wu-Tang Clan member and his Banks & Steelz partner Paul Banks spoke with The Talkhouse podcast about Trump’s candidacy.

“When he talks with that ego.. to me, I’m from New York, so I know how he’s talking. To me, I don’t hear the ego. That’s New York,” said RZA. “He has that personality. I’m from New York, so I respect it. But around the rest of the country, it’s a tough thing.”

The 47-year-old rapper/producer was pleased with a recent speech Trump gave about education, calling it the candidate’s best speech. He then expressed his enjoyment for watching the right-leaning Fox News channel.

RZA said, “I like to watch Fox. They keep it gully.”