B.o.B On Flat Earth Backlash: “They Want Me To Be A Good Little Rapper… I’m Not Crazy”

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsJanuary 26, 2016

(AllHipHop News) Some people questioned if B.o.B’s recent Twitter posts about the Earth actually being flat was nothing more than the Atlanta area rapper trolling for attention or making light of the conspiracy theory. But the No Genre imprint leader doubled down on his claims the government is lying about the shape of the planet.

[ALSO READ: B.o.B Argues The Earth Is Really Flat; Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Responds]

After catching heat from Twitter users and even getting a response from famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bobby Ray returned to the social media platform to address the backlash he received for his claims about the world not being round.

“They want me to be a ‘good little rapper’ and sing and dance and don’t question things,” wrote B.o.B. “I’m going up against the greatest liars in history… You’ve been tremendously deceived.”

The “Back and Forth” performer added, “No, I’m not crazy. Yes, I’m feeling fine. No, I’m not doing anything stronger than weed. Am I doing this to promote my music? No.”

[ALSO READ: Is Atlantic Records Holding B.O.B Back?]

Read more of B.o.B’s tweets in the gallery below.

UPDATE:

B.o.B released the new song “Flatline” addressing his flat Earth theory, and he takes shots at Neil deGrasse Tyson. Listen to the song below.

Dizzy Wright – “Plotting” (VIDEO)

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: VideosJanuary 26, 2016

Las Vegas rapper Dizzy Wright releases visual and first single for “Plotting” from his forthcoming Wisdom and Good Vibes EP. Reflecting on the ways in which he’s grown, Dizzy Wright explores his progression and maturity while poised to take 2016 by storm. Armed with a renewed focus, the release of his Wisdom and Good Vibes EP with a full album planned for later this year, and joining Logic’s Incredible World Tour that spans Canada and the U.S. through April, Dizzy Wright is working harder than ever while remaining calm and collected amid the recent turmoil. Following a split from his former record label, Funk Volume, Wisdom and Good Vibes marks Dizzy’s first release on his own and will be released on February 5th. Pre-order Wisdom and Good Vibes EP now iTunes!

Watch below.

Diddy, Eminem & Wiz Khalifa Join AQUAhydrate’s Pledge To Deliver 1 Million Bottles Of Water To Flint, Michigan

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsJanuary 26, 2016

(AlHipHop News) Many people around the country have been stepping up to help the citizens of Flint, Michigan. Government officials allowed the city’s water supply to be contaminated with lead which experts believe will have lasting negative effects on many of the children living in Flint.

[ALSO READ: Big Sean Gives $10,000 To Flint Water Crisis, Urges Others To Donate]

Southern California-based water brand AQUAhydrate has now pledged one million bottles of water with a long-term commitment to support the people of Flint. The company plans to provide water to Flint citizens until the issue is resolved.

“The AQUAhydrate team is doing everything it can to help with this issue,” says Sean “Diddy” Combs. “Mark [Wahlberg] and I made an initial pledge to donate and are committed to the continued aid to Flint residents as long as they need it. We hope this commitment will inspire others to get involved as well.”

An initial donation of 5,000 cases is making its way to Flint and is expected to arrive by mid-week. The company is working closely with Michigan State Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Genesee County Emergency Management, the Red Cross, and local community leaders to integrate AQUAhydrate into ongoing water distribution and relief efforts.

AQUAhydrate is also urging high-profile friends to join them in their cause with donations and raising public awareness of the Flint water crisis. Detroit native Eminem and Hip Hop star Wiz Khalifa have already joined the effort. Together they have pledged to continue to deliver AQUAhydrate until this crisis is over.

“A crisis in Flint is an American emergency that we will meet head on,” said Hal Kravitz, CEO of AQUAhydrate. “Our first trucks are en route, and our long-lasting commitment to Flint’s residents will ensure AQUAhydrate will be on the ground through the length of this disaster.”

[ALSO READ: Meek Mill Challenges 50 Cent To Donate Money To Flint; 50 Responds]

Love & Hip Hop’s BBOD Address Twitter Slander With “Nobody Was Talking To You” Featuring Jaquae

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: MusicJanuary 26, 2016

Right on time! BBOD has been getting hit hard with the social media slander from #BlackTwitter. But this week on Love And Hip Hop the viewers were able to see what Miss Moe And Lexxy was really made of. After Lexxy sold her sexy persona and flirty verse to French Montana and Miss Moe Money delivering a verse that impressed Yandy Smith, looks like the critics are starting to warm up to the Harlem rap duo.

BBOD has released new music every week since Love And Hip Hop season 6 premiered. This week is no different as they hit you with another single, teaming up with NY rapper Jaquae for “Nobody Was Talking Yo You” right on time to address the social media slander.

Listen below.

Listen to Stalley’s Latest Mixtape “Saving Yusuf”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: MusicJanuary 26, 2016

Photo Courtesy of Stalley’s Instagram

The follow-up to last summer’s The Laughing Introvert, Stalley kicks off his 2016 with new mixtape Saving Yusuf. Featuring 15 new tracks Saving Yusuf is a more polished project, finding Stalley not only at the next phase of his artistry, but also ready to express all facets of himself as a man and an artist through his work. Guest appearances include Ray Cash, Big K.R.I.T., Chuck Inglish, Goldie and STS.

Listen below.

Stream J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League’s New Album “J.U.S.T.I.C.E. For All”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: MusicJanuary 26, 2016

Known for producing todays hottest rap artists from Jeezy to Rick Ross, production trio J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League surprises fans by releasing new compilation J.U.S.T.I.C.E. For All. The new album includes 13 unreleased tracks and features from Future, Drake, Chris Brown, Rick Ross and more! New album is available as $40 bundle with new J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League sound kit. Purchase here.

Stream below.

Find Out Why MGK Co-Signed This New Artist During Surgery

By: Jake CratesCategory: MusicJanuary 25, 2016

We all know that MGK is a straight up “Wild Boy” just like his song says, so when he ended up in the hospital this past week, it was kind of a shoulder shrug for most people. But it was actually REALLY serious and the homie almost lost his arm! SHEESH!

But while MGK’s injury was the talk of the blog world for a few days, many have inquired about the song playing in the background in the video that MGK is co-signing. Who is this new act that he’s jamming to. “Cleveland music too cold,” MGK wrote in the caption.

Well the new act is a kid by the name of Ripp Flamez and the song called “Payback” but from what we are hearing from the streets is that “Waves” is the jump off. Check them both out below:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BAvAsfwitUN/?taken-by=machinegunkelly

Young Thug Taps Into His EDM Side for “Top Notch”

By: Camille Jay (@CamilleJay_)Category: MusicJanuary 25, 2016

(AllHipHop Music News) Young Thug has a lot in store for his fans this year, and it’s only just begun. After the release date for Slime Season 3 was announced, and the possible tag-team with Kanye on SWISH, Young Thug continues to let off some surprises.

Tonight he released a new track, Top Notch, with fellow Atlanta rapper Young Dro. The track, produced by Niko the Kid and Dun Deal, allowed Thugger to spit over an EDM style beat. The duo boast about the female body and all its assets all throughout the track.

You can stream Top Notch below.

Future’s Bodyguard Shot and Killed in ATL

By: Camille Jay (@CamilleJay_)Category: NewsJanuary 25, 2016

(AllHipHop News) According to reports by Fox 5 Atlanta, one of Future’s bodyguards, 27-year-old Michael Tanner Phillips, was shot and killed in his home in Georgia. The suspect was spotted leaving the scene in a vehicle, however details of who he might be are unknown at the moment.

Phillips was at home with his wife at the time of the shooting. Sadly, Phillips will miss the birth of his newborn child who is expected to arrive soon.

“Some of the neighbors heard some arguing and some gunshots. We’re still interviewing some of them to try and piece together everything at this time,” said Lieutenant Frank Thomas of the Clayton County Police Department.

There is no word from the Future camp yet, but we will update when more details are available.

PREMIERE: Prince AK ft Amber Lashe – “Not Guilty”

By: Jake CratesCategory: VideosJanuary 25, 2016

In this AllHipHop premiere, Prince AK drops that street ready record “Not Guilty.” As you can imagine the record has undertones of racial inequality and police brutality, while Amber Lashe mixes in some smooth vocals for the hook. The Brick City, New Jersey rapper is a self proclaimed grinder and reps 1/3rd of The 050Boyz. Check it out below!

Yeezy & Thugger: Young Thug To Appear On Kanye’s ‘SWISH’?

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG)Category: RumorsJanuary 25, 2016

Photo Credit: Instagram

What happens when two extremely eccentric individuals collab? Let the ‘net tell it — SWISH — Kanye’s upcoming album could possess the answer. Earlier today (Jan. 25), the prolific Chicago beatsmith / MC used his personal Twitter account to inform the world that the album is in fact finished.

[ALSO READ: SWISH Is Finished, Kanye West Calls It “Best Album Of All Time”]

Celebrated for his humility, the lyricist meekly mentioned, “So happy to be finished with the best album of all time.” With that declaration in place the public has started to guess about which artists will be featured on the project. Soon a curious Young Thug supporter would reach out to established director, Be El Be, to inquire about the Georgia native’s inclusion.

https://twitter.com/kanyewest/status/691489910293991424

In the past, Be and Thug have extensively worked together. When asked about the Yeezus creation, the native New Yorker sent out a passionate reply, “He better be or we PULLIN UP!!! On GOD.” After further reflection on the matter, he added more insight with this since deleted post. “Hold up. Now that I think about it…WE ARE ON THIS. I remember the song title b/c I wrote it down, I think,” wrote Be.

“Unless he took him off… Guess I’ll know for sure when thug checks his bank statement. Kanye pays the big bucks…” he would then share.

Check out the surviving tweet:

He better be or we PULLIN UP!!! On GOD https://t.co/rIAddbtpqi

— Be EL Be (@HeyBeELBe) January 25, 2016

Could it be true?

Check Out 2 Chainz In His Hilarious New Video “Watch Out”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: VideosJanuary 25, 2016

Since releasing the audio a few months ago, 2 Chainz finally drops new visual for Fki produced track “Watch Out” showcasing his humor by putting his head on various people. Directed by Motion Family. Cop Trapeveli Tre now here.

Watch below.

Did Chris Brown Take A Subliminal Shot At Future & Karrueche?

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsJanuary 25, 2016

Photo via Chris Brown’s Instagram

Chris Brown recently posted an interesting tweet taking a shot at some mystery female he’s dealt with.

“When she thirsty for n*ggas with lower expectations but swear she don’t check her DMs #hoeswithhearts, said Chris.”

Fans started to assume the post was directed at Future and Karrueche who recently cross promoted each other. Future wore a sweatshirt from Karrueche’s ‘With Love’ line, and Karrueche posted a photo with the caption, “wicked.” Other celebs have been spotted sporting the line as well, so clearly this doesn’t mean Future and Karrueche are dating. Is Future the one Chris is talking about with lower expectations? Maybe Chris wasn’t talking about Karrueche at all; maybe he was talking about one of his other girls.

Nick Grant Enlists Killer Mike & Big K.R.I.T. For Remix Of “Royalty” (AUDIO)

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: MusicJanuary 25, 2016

(AllHipHop News) Walterboro, South Carolina native and current Atlanta, Georgia resident Nick Grant recruited Southern rap kings Killer Mike and Big K.R.I.T for the remix to his single “Royalty.”

[ALSO READ: #ATLRiseUp: Nick Grant Is A Student Of The Game That’s Earning His Way To The Head Of The Class]

Grant’s “Royalty (Remix)” will be included on the emcee’s forthcoming ’88 mixtape. The project will also feature appearances by Grand Hustle’s Young Dro, Motown’s BJ The Chicago Kid, and Stacy Barthe.

’88 is scheduled for release on February 2 via Grand Hustle Co-CEO Jason Geter’s Culture Republic imprint. In addition, Nick Grant is preparing for a tour this spring.

#88

A photo posted by NickGrantmusic (@nickgrantmusic) on Jan 16, 2016 at 9:06am PST

[ALSO READ: Nick Grant Spits Crazy Freestyle On ‘Sway In The Morning’ (VIDEO)]

Listen to Nick Grant’s “Royalty (Remix)” featuring Killer Mike & Big K.R.I.T. below.

Was Kanye West Cut From Executive Producing Rihanna’s Album?

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsJanuary 25, 2016

A fan claims that Rihanna DM’d them and informed them that Kanye West is no longer executively producing her ‘ANTI’ album. Maybe this is another reason the album’s release is still delayed. Back in the fall Rihanna explained that she was waiting on Kanye so she could finish the album, and the hold up was their conflicting schedules. Apparently Rihanna occasionally DMs some of her biggest fans from time to time, and she DM’d one saying

“And FYI Kanye is not EP’ing ANTI we’re both working on our own projects right now.”

Ye is a great producer, but do you feel like he was needed on the project? Why would she tell the fan instead of making a public announcement? Beyond the schedules, we wonder if they clashed with ego too.

Talib Kweli & Iggy Azalea Battle Over Macklemore’s “White Privilege II”

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG)Category: NewsJanuary 25, 2016

Photo Credit: Instagram

(AllHipHop News) Last Friday evening (Jan. 22), via Twitter, Talib Kweli and Iggy Azalea engaged in an lively social media exchange. The conversation commenced with a comment and question directed toward’s Macklemore’s song “White Privilege II.” The socially adept Brooklyn MC tweeted, “The fact @iggyazalea thinks Macklemore song was a diss to her, instead of actually listening, is proof of her privilege. F**k Iggy Azalea.”

[ALSO READ: Macklemore Addresses Black Lives Matter, Cultural Appropriation & White Supremacy On “White Privilege II” (AUDIO)]

After trading tweets with Talib, aseemingly flustered Iggy eventually posted, “The world is FUNNY. Im not actually heated about macklamores song or its message. I dont think its intention was to make me a tending topic.” Not one to let other shirk their moral responsiblity, Talib ended the social media exchange with the following response, “@IGGYAZALEA the fact that when you choose to speak on oppression, it’s in “passing” & more abt your feelings than actual oppression, is sad.”

Check out the lengthy Twitter convo here:

https://twitter.com/TalibKweli/status/690584908591304704?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

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https://twitter.com/IGGYAZALEA/status/690693943478988800

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https://twitter.com/TalibKweli/status/690695159156113408

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Does Hip-Hop require too much responsibility from its creators?

BET Goes In On Stacey Dash Again

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsJanuary 25, 2016

Stacey Dash upset many with her comments suggesting the need to get rid of BET, the BET Awards, and Black History Month on Fox News’ ‘Fox & Friends’. Apparently Dash believes that only platforms that are inclusive of everyone are needed. She must’ve forgot why the platforms were created in the first place. People were already upset with the Oscars’ lack of diversity in their nominations, and even more with her commentary and stupidity. Many took time out to remind Stacey of how many black magazines and shows she had appeared in. BET wanted to point out the irony and hypocrisy in Dash’s statements. BET first posted a screenshot from ‘The Game‘ featuring Dash with the caption,

“Soooooo @realstaceyldash, can we get our check back… or nah? #Remember #YouWereOnTheGame #AndWeDontMeanTheRapper.”

Just when you thought BET was done with Dash they dedicated a segment on BET Jams to her by playing all of the music videos she appeared in with the hashtag #NeverForget. Hilarious! Never forget Stacey! Never FORGET!

Is Blac Chyna Dating Rob Kardashian?

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsJanuary 25, 2016

Photo via Blac Chyna’s Instagram

In interesting news, rumor has it that Blac Chyna is dating Rob Kardashian! If this is true this is interesting considering Kim Kardashian and Blac Chyna used to be friends, and Kim’s younger, and almost more popular, sister Kylie Jenner “stole” Tyga from Blac Chyna as a minor. Blac Chyna posted a photo to her Instagram with the caption,

“The beginning,”

Blac Chyna was shown with what appears to be Rob Kardashian’s arm wrapped around her, that is when you match up the tattoos. Seeing how Blac Chyna is probably still bitter, and Rob is the outcast of the family, this would be the perfect revenge hookup! What are your thoughts?

Chingy Denies Supporting Donald Trump

By: Vance BrinkleyCategory: NewsJanuary 25, 2016

(AllHipHop News) Although Donald Trump has been a presidential candidate hated by many because of his racist comments and xenophobic remarks, there still seems to be people who support his electoral campaign. Even some celebrity’s have managed to support the business mogul by confirming their supportive statement or just making one by mistake. One of those people to do it by mistake happens to be St. Louis rapper, Chingy. According to XXL, he “Right Thurrr” emcee tweeted in support of Trump.

“Politics vs society. People should innerstand that politics is a business jus like the job you work at. I vote for @realDonaldTrump “YEP” 3.”

With a ton of scrutiny from the Internet that followed Chingy’s controversial tweet, the rapper released a video explaining why the tweet went out. Apparently, he posted the tweet after reading an article which included some things that Trump was possibly going to do if elected president, which somehow sounded good to Chingy.

https://youtu.be/1QRFZ_j1t80

However, Chingy does not endorse Trump, nor does he supports anything Trump does, according to the video.

FRESH HEAT: Johnny Cinco Makes The “Trap Jump” In Visual With God Kain

By: Jake CratesCategory: VideosJanuary 25, 2016

Sour Gang artist God Kain and Johnny Cinco drop a video for their collab “Trap Jump” from God Kain’s Before The Drought mixtape. Produced by Chophouze this visual is a heater. If you like it support the indies by copping the single on iTunes!