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Baton Rouge Cop Killer Was A Sergeant In Marines; Rapper Lil Boosie Discusses Latest Bloodshed

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Rapper and former Baton Rouge resident Lil Boosie weighed in on the latest bloodshed in his hometown.

In his mind, Lil Boosie sees nothing but more violence down the road, unless there are more convictions of police who shoot and kill African-Americans.

“It’s a lot of anger down there, a lot of people are angry down there. Everybody I’m talking to when I call home they mad,” Lil Boosie told TMZ.com. “It’s just a bad position for a lot of people right now. It’s a bad position for the way we feeling down there, It’s a bad position for the police, it’s just all out craziness out there.”

Lil Boosie believes the wave of violence across the United States will only increase – especially if the officers in the latest incidents in Louisiana and Minnesota are not brought to justice.

On July 5, a bystander videotaped a Baton Rouge police officer shoot and kill 37-year-old Alton Sterling in front of a local convenience store.

Less than 24 hours later, the aftermath of Philando Castile’s murder at the hands of Minnesota police was broadcast on Facebook live and instantly went viral.

Protests ensued around the country in the following days in cities around the country including Dallas, where five police officers were killed and another seven were wounded during a Black Lives Matter protest.

Boosie sees no end to the violence in sight, until police officers are held accountable for their actions against the African-American citizens of this country.

“I don’t think it’s going to stop until they start convicting of officers of doing what they do,” Lil Boosie continued. “if they don’t start convicting these officers of what they doing is just going to keep escalating and if that guy don’t get indicted and sent to prison for life, it’s going to be another war it’s going to be another shooting is going to keep on going on because of people feel like they’re not protected by the police and the police are trying to kill him, man it’s going to get worse.”

Lil Boosie is more than familiar with the justice system in Baton Rouge.

He was arrested while he was a resident of the city multiple times on a variety of charges, from marijuana possession to murder.

Boosie eventually beat the murder charge, but he spent four years in Angola Prison on drug and probation violation charges.

Since his acquittal and subsequent release from prison, Lil Boosie has left Louisiana and has vowed to never return to the city to live, due his fame and the potential to be harassed and even framed by police officers in the state.

Lil Boosie is urging everyone across the country to “calm down and find a better way.”

Lil Boosie comments come on the heels of the deaths of three police officers, who were ambushed earlier today near the Baton Rouge police headquarters.

One suspected gunman, an African-American named Gavin Eugene Long of Kansas City, was shot and killed in a gun battle with cops.

Long was a former Sergeant in the Marines. He went on the deadly shooting spree on his 29th birthday.

“Our hearts go out to the families that are grieving, our hearts go out to the officer who is still fighting for his life. We don’t need inflammatory rhetoric, we need to temper our words and open our hearts.”

So far Montrell Jackson and Matthew Gerald have been identified, while a third officer’s identity has to be be confirmed.

Russell Simmons Taps His Contacts To Raise Money For Artists In New York

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Pix
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Hip-Hop mogul Russell Simmons continues his long tradition of fundraising in the Hamptons, with the 2016 Art For Life Benefit yesterday (July 16).

Russell held the fundraiser at Fairview Farms in Bridgehampton, New York to providing inner city youth in New York City with exposure to the arts, in addition to supporting new artists.

Check out some images from the event.

Roc Nation Signs Rapsody, Announced Deal At Brooklyn Hip-Hop Fest

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(AllHipHop News) The Roc has a new artist in their roster. Rapsody, the rhymester down with 9th Wonder, has joined the house that Jay Z bui

The consummate emcee made the announcement at the annual Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival, where Rap was one of the starring performers.

The concert also boasted shows with Nas, Talib Kweli, Fabolous, and guests like M.O.P., Smif-N-Wesson, Buckshot, Special Ed and others.

Three Cops Killed In Baton Rouge; Mayor Blames Speeches At Alton Sterling’s Funeral

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Three police officers in Baton Rouge were shot and killed in a brazen attack Sunday morning (July 17).

According to reports, a man dressed in black with his face covered began shooting after he came out a convenient store near the Baton Rouge Police headquarters.

So far, three police officers were killed and seven others have been wounded in the shooting spree, which took place around 9:30am this morning.

Police have not found a suspect, and believe there is an active shooter
somewhere in the area.

The shooting comes on the heels of a funeral and protest for Alton Sterling, who was murdered in Baton Rouge on June 5 after he was shot in the back and chest by police at a store, where he regularly sold CDs.

“The rhetoric that’s been spewed from some of the people who spoken during the course of the funeral and during the course of the whole week people who want to light a fire under people, and throw gasoline on it, I have to believe some of that is related to that,” Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden told MSNBC during a live interview.

Just over a week ago, five police officers were shot and killed and seven
more were wounded in Dallas, Texas.

In that attack, a sniper named Micah Johnson targeted cops to kill during a
Black Lives Matter protesting the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, who was shot and killed by police in Minnesota.

Guess How Many Songs T.I. Recorded For His ‘The Dime Trap’ Album?

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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T.I. may need a little bit of help completing his new album, ‘The Dime Trap’ as he’s having a hard time deciding which tracks will make the final cut.

T.I. revealed that he has recorded over 100 songs on Big Boy’s Neighborhood radio show.

“I think the most difficult thing is figuring out which record to put out. You know, which records to put in sequence which will actually make the album. Cause you know after making so many records… We probably have 100 and some change,”said T.I.

Tip also shared that he doesn’t know which direction he plans on taking the Roc Nation release yet.

“I have to pick… Let’s say 12 to 16 records out of that. I think that’s the most difficult cause you have to figure out what’s the tone. What’s the tone of the project? What’s the message? And how you want to present that energy. And they all like my kids.”

When asked about his longevity in this crazy rap game, T.I. attributed it to being consistent, sincere, and in tune with the people.

Are you looking forward to his forthcoming release? Which TIP album is his best work?

Daz Denies Reports Stating “All Eyez On Me” Has Been Postponed

By: Vance Brinkley Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Dogg Pound member Daz Dilligner has come forward to deny reports that he’s at the center of a lawsuit holding up the upcoming Tupac movie.

According to TMZ.com Daz Dillinger has a conflict with publishing company BMG for green lighting the use of the track “Ambitionz of a Ridah” in the trailer and for the movie.

The report claims Daz owns a significant portion of the song, and has not reached an agreement with BMG, a company he has had legal issues with in the past.

But Daz took to Instagram to deny reports that the movie is being held up in a dispute over one of Tupac’s most recognized singles.

“Ain’t nothing derailed about that Tupac ‘All Eyez On Me’ movie. My homeboy LT Hutton, Benny Boom still full blast with that motherf##ker,” Daz said as he winked and blew a kiss to BMG.

In June, production company Morgan Creek debuted the trailer for the “All Eyez On Me” biopic, which is being directed by Benny Boom and stars Demterius Shipp Jr. as Tupac and Danai Gurira as Afeni Shakur.

Although the film was originally scheduled to be released in September, TMZ reports the date has now been postponed due to the possible clearance issues.

BMG has not yet released a statement on the current conflict with Daz.

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Sadat X and Rhymefest Want You To “Imagine” On New Single

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Music
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Rap veteran/Brand Nubian member Sadat X dropped a new song with Rhymefest,bas well as a new album titled Agua.

The song with Rhymefest is titled “Imagine” and is taken from Sadat’s new full-length release, which landed in stores yesterday (July 15) via Tommy Boy Records.

Sadat’s new album has 18-new tracks with production by Pete Rock, Diamond D, DJ Scratch, Da Beatminerz, Easy Mo Be and Will Tell.

Fellow Brand Nubian member Lord Jamar drops a verse on the album, as does Dres, A.F.R.O., R.A. The Rugged Man, Ed O.G., Rahzel, Thristin Howl III and others.

Joe Budden Releases Third Diss To Drake Called “Afraid”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Music
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Joe Budden isn’t finished with Drake.

Just moments after the Toronto MC dropped his song “No Shopping” with the
French Montana, Joe dropped a third diss record toward Drake called
“Afraid.”

This is the third does record that Joe has dropped at Drake, with no reply.

“Afraid” samples Drake’s own song “The Resistance” taken from his album
Thank Me Later.

Joe went on the offensive with his first two records “Making A Murderer Pt.
1″ and “Wake,” after he learned Drake was planning to direct lines towards him on “No Shopping.”

Tinashe Says “Rejoice” In Her New Song “Superlove”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Music
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Tinashe just dropped a new single titled “Superlove” from her upcoming sophomore album Joyride.

Tinashe tapped the production talents of The Dream and Tricky Stewart for “Superlove,” which she says promotes “positivity, love and light.”

“More specifically, it celebrates the kind of happiness that is so immense and infectious, that you can’t help but to rejoice in it,” Tinashe told AllHipHop.com. “I hope to eulogize this wonderful energy and make people feel good, love harder, and dance together.”

Joyride is set to be released this fall on RCA Records.

Drake Drops Lines At Joe Budden On “No Shopping”

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Music
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(AllHipHop News) Drake and French Montana released the highly anticipated song “No Shopping” earlier today.

The new song, which was produced by Noah “40” Shebib and Murda Beatz, sparked a beef between Joe Budden and Drake, before it was even released.

“No Shopping” is slated to appear on French Montana’s upcoming album, MC4 for Bad Boy Entertainment.

The song contains a few lines that appear to be directed at Joe and his comments that Drake’s Views album sounded uninspired.

Pump, pump, pump it up/She got a good head on her, but I pump it up/ I’m not a one hit wonder, they know all my stuff/You let me turn into the ni##a that you almost was

 

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Saint Joe Explains “Being Real” On New Track With Freck and Hynauptic

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Videos
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Denver rapper Saint Joe takes the concept of “being real” to heart. So much so, that his new song “Being Real” is all about.

The rapper enlisted West Philly’s Freck and Top Flite Empire crew member Hypnautic on his new single.

The new single and video draws inspiration from the classic movie “Dead Presidents” and the power of money.

“Being Real” was produced by Dialectic, and is taken from Saint Joe’s upcoming album, Thinning Out The Heard, which is set to drop on August 5th.

Chris Arreola Says Deontay Wilder Has The Most To Lose in Their Heavyweight Showdown

By: kyliekrab Updated Category: Lifestyle
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While boxing heavyweight Chris Arreola (36-4-1, 31KOs) doesn’t dispute that he is the perceived long shot when it comes to his Premier Boxing Champions battle with undefeated WBC World Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder (36-0, 35KOs) on July 16, 2016 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT Live on FOX from Legacy Arena in Wilder’s hometown of Birmingham, Albama, he believes that perception isn’t everything.

No, he might not deserve what will now be his third world title shot, but he’ll take it just the same. “The first time I was too young,” reminisced Arreola on his past forays into world title territory.  “The second time I got caught with a shot, but this time I’ll be ready for anything, ” stated Arreola, adding: “I want to leave a legacy behind.  When they talk about Chris Arreola, they’re going to say ‘he did it.’  I took the long road, but here we are now.”

Indeed, it has been a lengthy road for Arreola with much of it made more difficult due to his own hubris.  While Arreola has been known in his career for having a devil may/care no quit attitude in the ring, his training and preparation haven’t always fallen suit.   By his own admission, in the past some of Arreola’s fight camps have been spotty if not downright lackadaisical given Arreola’s talent.  But Arreola chalks much of this activity a to youth that he no longer wants or entertains as a seasoned veteran.  As such, as men are wont to do in regards to childish things, these self destructive traits have been discarded when it comes to Arreola’s preparation for this Saturday’s title bout: “Fighting a guy like Wilder, I have to be ready for anything.  But he has to be ready too.  I’m no slouch.  I have fire and he’s another person in my way.  I’m here to get it,” states Arreola definitively.

See our interviews below with Arreola where he describes his method for beating Wilder, as well as what motivates him now to really put his best foot forward to finally win the WBC title:

 

 

 

 

Rick Ross’ Attorney Blasts Local Paper Over Trial Reporting

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) The lead defense attorney for Rick Ross has blasted local media coverage of the Hip-Hop superstar’s trial, which started earlier this week in Fayette County, Georgia.

The rap star and his bodyguard are accused of issuing a vicious beat down to a groundskeeper, who is accused of throwing a cocaine fueled party on the grounds of Ross’ lavish estate.

Jonathan Zamudio claims Rick Ross and his bodyguard Nadrian James pistol whipped him, broke his jaw, and left him with chipped teeth and bruised during the altercation, which took place in June of 2015.

Zamudio claims Ross put a gun to his chest and threatened to “pop a cap” in him if he talked to the police.

[ALSO READ: Rick Ross Believes 50 Cent Is Connected To
Groundskeeper’s Assault Claims]

A recent article in the Fayette County News claimed that Rick Ross’s defense attorneys were deliberately stalling during the first day’s trial and moving “at a snail’s pace.”

Rick Ross’ high-powered defense attorney Steve Sadow blasted local reporters for their alleged bias.

“You speak about the defense moving at a snails pace without even mentioning that we had to overcome countless unnecessary objections and arguments just to lay the evidentiary foundations for the introduction of demonstrative evidence such as surveillance video, screenshots and photos with metadata,” Steve Sadow wrote in response to The Fayette County News’ report.

“That took nearly 2 hours but should have been stipulated to and admitted in 5 minutes!” Steve Sadow continued. “Do the great citizens of Fayette County a favor: try to be objective from here on out. It would be a refreshing change!”

The case is expected to resume next week.

Meanwhile, Rick Ross, who is facing aggravated assault, aggravated battery and kidnapping charges over the incident, took some time out of his day last week to connect with kids to share some inspirational words at a Boys & Girls Club.

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Lloyd Banks Claims His ‘Cold Corner 3’ Project Is On The Way

By: ClassicOne Updated Category: Rumors
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Well Lloyd Banks fans, Banks is once again claiming that he will release his ‘Cold Corner 3’ (CC3) project soon. Fans have been waiting for a while, so we aren’t sure if Banks is just trolling. In the past he said he would only release the project if the pre-order numbers were looking good. We guess the numbers weren’t popping then. Banks also said he was so frustrated with Hip Hop last year. We shall see…. we shall see. Are you anticipating the project?

Kool Keith Returns As Tashan Dorrsett: The Preacher

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Music
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Legendary Ultramagnetic MC Kool Keith is releasing a new full-length album next week under a new alias: Tashan Dorrsett “The Preacher.”

The new release was produced by Junkaz Lou” and features 16-tracks, with titles like “Spanked,” “Touch Her” and “Touch Her.”

The only guest appearances on Tashan Dorrsett “The Preacher” come from Keith’s new artist Dane Uno, as well as Big Sche and Mic Hands.

Check out Basquiat featuring Kool Keith, Mic Handz, Dane Uno and Big Sche below the tracklisting. Tashan Dorrsett “The Preacher” is due in stores on July 29th.

1.Let Me Breath
2.Spanked
3.Do You Wanna Ride?
4.V.I.P
5.The Preacher
6.Touch Her
7.Basquiat ft. Big Sche, Mic Handz, Dane Uno
8.Referee ft. Dane Uno
9.Let Me Breath (Instrumental)
10.Spanked (Instrumental)
11.Do You Wanna Ride? (Instrumental)
12.V.I.P (Instrumental)
13.The Preacher (Instrumental)
14.Touch Her (Instrumental)
15.Basquiat (Instrumental)
16.Referee (Instrumental)

50 Cent Celebrates “Power” Season 3 With A Big Party

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Pix
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Last week, Rapper 50 Cent hit Drai’s nightclub to celebrate his 41st birthday.

He returned to the Las Vegas hotspot again to kick off the weekend last night (July 15), to celebrate the launch of the third season of “Power.”

50 hit the red carpet and the stage for his performance, where he went through a medley of his hit singles.

The third season of “Power” will debut on Starz on Sunday (July 17).

Master P “Saddened” By Events In U.S., Expresses Feelings In New Song With Daughter Cymphonique

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(AllHipHop News) Master P is the latest artist to weigh on police brutality with the new single “You Need Me and I Need You,” which features his daughter Cymphonique.

The single was produced by Bemaji Tillmon and Blaqnmild, and showcases the New Orleans, Louisiana rap mogul expressing his sorrow over the outburst of police violence in the United States.

“I am saddened and disappointed that this is happening in America. I am not saying all cops are all bad, but those that commit crimes should be tried as criminals just like everyone else,” Master P. told AllHipHop.com in a statement. “For those cops that are doing great jobs in the community, they should be honored. No more paid vacations for killing people in cold blood.

“Waking up and seeing Alton Sterling murdered for selling cds in Baton Rouge which is my own backyard, is heartbreaking, this could have been me,” Master P continued. “Then the next day I see another African American man getting gunned down on Facebook, next to his girlfriend. On top of the, five policemen is murdered in Dallas. This is unacceptable. The only way that we’re going to be able to fight this is with love.”

Master P. turned to his Christian faith to draw strength and quoted a Biblical verse to show solidarity with the African-American community in a tumultuous time in the country.

“1st John 4:21 says that anyone that loves God must love his people. I know is tough for us right now but we can get through this. This is not a black or white issue, this is a human issue. We got our hands up, don’t shoot. We all we got. Together we can save the next generation.”

Check out Master P.’s new song “You Need Me, I Need You” featuring Cymphonique.

Montana of 300 Drops Hardcore New Song “Bang Bang”

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Montana of 300 and his FGE Crew return with a new project called “Bang Bang” – and it is solid. It is not their best work, but it goes hard. The FGE cypher 1 & 2 are exponentially better. Montana of 300 is a different type of drill artist and we see him going to great heights in the future. This is just an appetizer to keep the fans fed.

Rick Ross Begins Trial For Alleged Kidnapping And Assault At Fayette County Home

By: G.Avant (@G_Avant) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) Rick Ross claimed self defense in court earlier this week, as the trial began for an alleged kidnapping and assault that was executed by Ross and his bodyguard on his Fayette County property last year.

The rapper is accused of beating and holding two service workers in his home hostage for hours, even reportedly pistol whipping one of the individuals.

Ross, born William Leonard Roberts II and his bodyguard are now facing charges of kidnapping, aggravated assault, and aggravated battery.

Investigators state that the two men threw a party on the rapper’s property without his permission prompting the attacks in a guest house.

According to reports from CBS 46, Ross is claiming self defense in hopes of receiving immunity and having all criminal charges dropped as he felt the need to protect himself and his property.

The pretrial for the incident saw witness testimonies and visual evidence presented, which included Ross’s bodyguard and co-defendant Nadrian James echoing claims of self defense in his testimony.

The MMG boss is currently on house arrest for the incident, but the is allowed to leave the house to work and perform as long as he gives the court his itinerary.

Ross’s attorney Steve Sadow is quite confident in his ability to prove his client’s innocence

“I think they’ll be a lot of doubt created as things are uncovered in the weeks and months to happen,” Steve Sadow said.

There is no word yet on when the judge will make a final decision.

T.I. Considering Name Change For Next Album

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: News
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(AllHipHop News) T.I. is considering changing his rap moniker because the stage name means nothing to him.

The “Live Your Life” star began his early career using his childhood nickname Tip, but he was forced to ditch the moniker when he launched his mainstream career amid label officials’ fears he would get mixed up with A Tribe Called Quest’s Q-Tip.

“Early on in my career when I was kind of asked, or it was suggested that I should change my name, you know, it was very difficult to find something else to call myself short notice just for the purpose of rap,” he tells the Huffington Post. “Because my music was just an extension of me, so to have to create another label or name for myself was very difficult and I wasn’t very successful at it.”

LaFace Records executive Kawan Prather suggested he simply drop the ‘p’, but the rapper wasn’t convinced: “I was like, ‘Wh-wh-what (sic) the hell is a T.I.?'”

T.I., real name Clifford Harris, was reportedly told he wouldn’t be able to move forward and make music until a moniker was chosen.

“So I said, ‘Go ahead, put T.I. on there, no problem,’ and it just happened to have stuck,” he continued.

However, the hip-hop star is now eager to switch up his professional name and go back to using Tip, after releasing his 2015 EP Da’ Nic under the nickname.

It is not yet known if T.I. will use Tip again for his next album, The Dime Trap, but he is hopeful it’ll be greenlighted by label bosses.

“Now, I think just as many people know me as Tip as T.I.,” he says. “So, I guess I wanted to have people call me my actual name.”

“We made a conscious decision to have a lot more faith in the (label) operations of our art early on,” he adds. “But right now, just to be able to (go by Tip) and have it be significant and have people still care about the music being released, it’s incredibly flattering. I’m humbled, I appreciate all the love.”