Azealia Banks was reportedly arrested when she got into a physical altercation with a pair of bouncers at a Manhattan nightclub Wednesday morning.
The Queen rapper was arrested after an alleged attack on female security.
The incident allegedly occurred because Banks didn’t have a hand stamp at a private party around 12:30 am Wednesday morning at Up & Down nightclub. The party was invite-only.
“It was an invite-only party,” the source told the New York Post. “You needed a stamp to get in.” The bouncers reportedly didn’t know who Banks was and that the artist started “screaming at the top of her lungs, cursing about who she was and that she was on Rihanna’s album.”
Azealia Banks then allegedly spit in the [female bouncer’s] face” and then began “biting the same woman in the boob, almost ripping her shirt.”
After she was removed, Banks said she was going to call the police. Reports say she then punched the bouncer in front of the police, later asking “”Why are you arresting me?”
Banks faces a misdemeanor charge of third-degree assault, according to reports.
The rap singer has yet to comment on the allegations.
Maybe LL should change his name to TG Cool J, because The Grammys love the Hip-Hop icon.
Cool J returns to host the biggest awards show yet again. The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced today that they would have the Queens, NY native back for the fifth time.
In a release, LL was excited to come back to the show, which airs live on February 8.
“The performances and moments that take place on the Grammy stage are awesome in so many ways for the audience and artists alike,” LL Cool J said in a press release. “I’m honored once again to host Music’s Biggest Night as we celebrate the talented music creators of today. It’s going to be an incredible night, and I’m excited to share this experience with the world.”
Traverse with J. Cole as he passes through New York, London and North Carolina preparing his 2014 hit album Forest Hills Drive. The rapper talks about how he has evolved, his legacy and coming into his own. “Where they put me is where they put me…I know where I put me. Wherever they put me, that on them,” he says. This is one episode it 1/4 that leads up to the Jan. 9 premiere on HBO.
Meek Mill is the man of the hour and he has given everybody an early Kwazaa gift! And Nicki Minaj “regifted” it for The ‘Gram! I mean, this got a gazillions hits before I could ever repost it. There’s no need for me to say anything other than pass it along.
The movie Straight Outta Compton was a fan favorite in 2015 and now the music used in the movie will be available in the form of a compilation album.
The album features a plethora of artists, not just N.W.A, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, and Dr. Dre. The Straight Outta Compton:Original Motion Picture Score features legends like Parliament, Funkadelic, Steve Arrington’s Hall of Fame and Roy Ayers Ubiquity.
Check out the 17-cut soundtrack.
1. Straight Outta Compton – N.W.A.
2. Flash Light Parliament
3. We Want Eazy – Eazy-E
4. Gangsta Gangsta – N.W.A.
5. (Not Just) Knee Deep Funkadelic
6. The Boyz-N-The Hood Eazy-E
7. Everybody Loves The Sunshine – Roy Ayers Ubiquity
8. Dopeman (Remix) – N.W.A.
9. F### Tha Police – N.W.A.
10. Express Yourself – N.W.A.
11. Weak At The Knees – Steve Arrington’s Hall Of Fame
12. Quiet On Tha Set – N.W.A.
13. 8 Ball (Remix) – N.W.A.
14. The N**** Ya Love To Hate Ice Cube
15. Real N****z – N.W.A.
16. No Vaseline Ice Cube
17. Nuthin But A G Thang Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg
Finalizing another banner year with the groups PRhyme & Slaughterhouse, Royce returns on his solo-grind with the aptly-titled, Streetrunner produced “T.D.M.T.L.T.A.” (They Don’t Make Them Like This Anymore).
Martin Shkreli is one of the most hated men on Earth, but now he wants to do a small act of good will. The pharmaceutical magistrate wants to bail out Bobby Shmurda and pay his defense as well.
According to reports, that could represent a $4 million dollar legal bill, but an exclusive interview with HipHopDX detailed his plans for the embattled BK rapper.
“We’re actually in discussion to try to bail out Bobby Shmurda. Forget whether you think he’s guilty or not, the guy should not be sitting in jail right now. It’s insane,” Shkreli told DX. “He’s from Brooklyn. I’m from Brooklyn. He deserves a fair trial. He deserves good lawyers. He doesn’t have good lawyers. His label is hanging him out to dry and so I have a conference call tomorrow morning with them (December 15). I’ll show up with $2 million bail money no f**king problem. He’s not going to flee the country. I’m not going to lose anything. I’m going to try to make that happen. That’s one thing I’m working on.”
The deal won’t be without a hitch, said Shkreli, and unabashed “opportunist.”
He continued, “I’m a fan and I’m a business man. I’m not going to do this for free. [Laughs] He’s going to have to do something for me. I don’t know what that’s going to look like yet. He’s going to owe me one, obviously. I’d like to pay for his legal defense as well. I’m a big fan but also I’m an opportunist. You know that. I see an opportunity here.”
Right now, Shkreli said he is working on the details with Epic Records to get the rapper out.
He also stated that he was upset with Wu-Tang’s leader RZA, who expressed dissatifation with the purchaser of the last group album. Once Upon A Time In Shaolin cost Shkreli a cool $2 million but that didn’t stop RZA from objecting to his business practices.
“This thing [Wu-Tang thing] is starting to get pretty tense. You probably see that increasingly. I’m getting pretty frustrated by it,” he said. “I bought the most expensive album in the history of mankind and f**king RZA is talking s### behind my back and online in plain sight. I’m just getting p##### off. That’s not the way I do business. If I hand you $2 million, f###### show me some respect. At least have the decency to say nothing or “no comment.” The guy says “…before his business practices came to light.” What the f### does that mean? I f**king make money. That’s what I do. That’s why I can f###### afford a f###### $2 million album. What do you think I do, make cookies? No, motherf***er. I sell drugs. [Laughs] I felt insulted.”
Shkreli took his issues with RZA a step farther, and even suggested he could take it to the streets. He explained a situation where he was owed $3 million, how he managed to get it back and how that related to RZA.
“I’m definitely the real f***ing deal. This is not a f###### act. I threatened that f***ing guy and his f***ing kids because he f***ing took $3 million from me and he ended up paying me back. He called my bluff. He said, “You’re not f***ing going to go after me.” [I said] “Yes I motherf***ing will.” I had two guys parked outside of his house for six months watching his every f###### move. I can get down. I don’t think RZA knows that. I think he thinks I’m some powder puff white guy CEO that’s got too much money. No. No, no, no. I definitely don’t spend $2 million for nothing. That’s a lot of money, even if you’re Carl Icahn. I’d encourage him to shut the f**k up before he goes a little too far. We’ll see what happens. I think he’s a smart man. He definitely acts like his s**t doesn’t stink and he invented rap. This concept of selling one album, this s**t’s backfiring for him now…”
Martin Shkreli has been highly vilified after he increased the price of a necessary HIV medication whose patent had expired by 5,500 percent. Daraprim once was sold for $13.50 per pill, but now it is $750. Shkreli recently said he would reduce the cost, but didn’t specify how much.
A Baltimore judge has declared a mistrial in the case of BPD officer William Porter, because the jury was deadlocked and unable to reach a unanimous verdict on any of the charges angaist the officer.
Freddie Gray was a 25-year-old black man whose neck was broken in April as he was transported to jail. Gray was handcuffed, but not wearing a seat belt. There was a huge uprising and outrage in the aftermath of the Baltimore native’s death.
Porter was one of six officers charged and now prosecutors must decide of they will put Porter on trial again.The jury comprised of four African American women, three white women, three African American men and two white men.
Officials will convene again on Thursday morning for a new trial date. CNN reports that Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby “visibly upset” when the verdict was dropped down. All parties are under a gag order and cannot speak on the case until every police officer accused has been tried.
Porter was one of three Black officers involved in the case. Porter stands charged with involuntary manslaughter, second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and misconduct in office.
Prosecutors say that the police were deliberately trying to injure Gray. Porter testified and said that he was just policing in the way that he normally would.
Following the success of ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Ice Cube’s son, O’Shea Jackson Jr., seems to take a major “L” when a groupie by the name of Celina leaked their personal videos. The crazy thing is this woman was the same one claiming to be pregnant by Fetty Wap. They sure do know how to pick them huh? Fans took issue with the fact that he recorded a lengthy video trying to explain himself to what they considered to be a “thot.” Perhaps dating and getting emotional over a “Celina” type long term would be considered a “L” too, especially for someone who may have a promising career ahead. Others felt that it wasn’t the problem that he was trying to explain himself, as most men in relationships have been there. According to some the problem was him trying to explain himself to someone that’s been passed around. Sorry Lil’ Cube you have to do better.
Safaree still won’t let it go! Nicki Minaj has moved on. People aren’t really interested in him as a rapper, and he continues to sing the same tune about him writing all of Nicki Minaj’s lyrics. During an interview with DJ Akademiks, Safaree even went as far as to say anything that had to do with Nicki rapping (prior to their split) he wrote on it. He said Nicki didn’t try to cut him out of everything, she actually did cut him out of everything since he never got his writing credit. Now here’s the thing; at the beginning of this year Safaree said Nicki Minaj was writing her own lyrics. SB needs to pick a story.
Zaytoven has arguably been the producer of the year having basically founded the trap sound years ago with artists like Gucci Mane, Yo Gotti and Future. But now the homie is putting on a new upcoming talent Kevin Lavell, who coordinated a new song with Hustle Gang rapper Young Dro. “Muscle” is an instant club banger that was brought to lif by video director Ryan Snyder. “Muscle” is the first single off Kevin Lavell’s debut mixtape, Sorry 4 Nothing, produced by Zaytoven.
Rumor has it that Slim Jesus’ shows aren’t as “lit” as he claims them to be. Your “favorite” drill rapper has received pretty bad concert reviews. It has been said that he has been performing for crowds of 30 people, and at his Kentucky show he showed up late, and bored the crowd so bad that the owners sent strippers on stage to entertain those in attendance. Slim Jesus claims his shows are lit. Someone is lying. Would you attend a Slim Jesus show?!
Pastor Bun B himself graces a track for former ABN member turned Christian rapper turned parole violator turned inmate, PyRexx. This offering comes as PyRexx awaits his fate behind bars. This visual for “Imma Get There” is PyRexx’s way of keeping his head up despite the fact that life is currently not going his way. Be sure to cop PyRexx’s project “Born Again Disciple.”
It seems like these days some are more concerned about an artist’s sexuality than their music. A fan asked Dej Loaf if she really liked women and if her dating Lil’ Durk was a front orchestrated by her record label. The woman also let it be known that if Dej Loaf liked “cat” then she could suck hers. Dej responded saying,
“The label has nothing to do with how I operate honey. I do as I please. Know that.”
Harlem’s very own Dave East has been chosen to soundtrack the latest spot for Under Armour x Finish Line #TightForTomorrow starring New York Knick’s Jerian Grant. Dave East’s “Winners Never Lose” is the quintessential theme for conquering anything that may come your way. Check out the official spot and full track below:
Wale shows some love to the home team baseball squad with his new joint “MVP.” Shouting out Bryce Harper, the National League MVP, D.C.s’ (not Dream Chasers) most poppin rapper drops some bars for the fans in between the release of projects over some Cheeze Beatz production.
The Daily Show has been a crucial influencer of politics for the youth of our world, so it was only right when Pusha T stopped by the show to drop some of his more conscious music. Featuring Jill Scott on the hook and a live band, Virginia’s finest drops lines about Freddie Gray and other issues plaguing impoverished and minority communities. This is DEEP! Get that Pusha T album Darkest Before Dawn this Friday (Dec 18th)
With Chris Breezy’s album Royalty set to be released this Friday, Chris took the time to speak with Power 106 about the upcoming album and all that he has in store for this project. Dedicated to his daughter name Royalty, this album is an introspective piece of work for Chris as he confirmed that this album is about “growth.”
“The first album kind of set the tone, for who I am and it introduced me to the world. I think this album, 7 albums later, wow, this album has the most substance and the most thought process going into working on this album, this album is about my daughter, one, its about my life. For me this album is just a stepping stone in my life to learn different things.”
The things that rappers do for their communities often goes unnoticed. From Thanksgiving giveaways to toys during the Christmas holidays, rappers always seem to step up this time of year. One example of this can bee seen in the video below as 2 Chainz is seen giving a family a minivan so that they can take their son, who has brain damage, to and from the hospital.
After the family suffered a terrible fire, and several members of the family were in coma’s 2 Chainz comes to the rescue to do what he can with this TRU Foundation. Check the video below and give back to those in need y’all!
As we all take in the history of N.W.A. with the movie that released months ago and reactions afterwards, we are graced with a rare interview from Jerry Heller, co-founder of Ruthless Records with Eazy E. In a candid interview, Jerry Heller co-founder of Ruthless records speaks fondly on his memories of working with Eric “Eazy-E” Wright and Dr. Dre as members of the group, N.W.A.. Also at his side during the interview is Eazy’s daughter.
Jerry gives us some insight in to what things were really like during his time at Ruthless Records, and what Dr. Dre and Ice Cube were like to work with back in the day. He also shares stories about how he got in to the music business during the 1970’s and the acts he dealt with before N.W.A..
Later on in the interview Heller addresses the diss songs that flew between Dre, Eazy and Cube. He also says that Cube made an “anti-Semitic” song and that “No Vaseline” was a despicable song. He “resented” those songs, and despite the fact that he felt Ice Cube was not anti-Semitic, he felt Cube was strongly pro-Ice Cube and would do “anything to sell records or theater tickets.”
