Tyga – “Dope’d Up”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: MusicOctober 26, 2015

Following his “F## Wat They Talkin Bout” mixtape, Tyga is already set to release new mixtape “Rawwest N#### Alive” and shares the first single “Dope’d Up”. Listen below!

Sauce Walka, Sosamann & Migos Use Animated Effects In Visual For “On Top”

By: Jake CratesCategory: VideosOctober 26, 2015

Sauce Walka, Sosamann & Migos connect for “On Top” video directed by Michael Artis Films. The street banger leaked online this summer leaving the fans begging for the visual and boy does it deliver. “On Top” lives on Sauce Twinz & Sosamann’s mixtape Sauce Theft Auto: San Andreas which is available now via LiveMixtapes, and in the visual there are some artistic effects that make this video highly entertaining.

UPDATE: Freeway Rick Ross Says “Suspicion Of Holding Drug Money” Charges Dropped

By: yourfavenightmareCategory: NewsOctober 26, 2015

UPDATE: Freeway Rick Ross just announced that the charges against him were dropped. He posted the following:

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Freeway Rick Ross is one one of the most infamous figures in America for his role in the drug trade, but the reformed dealer was arrested on suspicion of possessing drug money over the weekend.

Authorities said on Saturday that the 55-year old had more than $100,000 in cash on him when he was arrested as part of an on-going investigation. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said Ross was also arrested for suspicion of conspiring to commit a crime. The Los Angeles Times reports Ross was arrested in the Emerald Triangle, “a region in northwestern California famous for legal and underground marijuana production.”

At one point, Rick Ross was eventually party to the government’s clandestine plan to push crack into inner city poor people. He was portrayed by Michael K. Williams in the 2014 movie “Kill The Messenger,” which chronicles the real-life saga. His own story was also told in the documentary “Crack In The System.”

Recently, Ross has been mostly known for contributing positively to society as a motivational speaker.

Ross commented on the matter and suggested he again has been targeted by the government.

“To everyone despite what has been said about me in the media this past weekend, I’m okay & this is just another attempt to drag my name through the mud.#TripleOG #crackinthesystem #iamfreewayrickross #iwillbettermypeople #TherealRickRoss #FreewayRickyRoss,” he said.

Rick Ross Remixes Post Malone’s “White Iverson”

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: MusicOctober 26, 2015

After releasing his fire mixtape “Black Dollar”, Rick Ross is now focused on his forthcoming album “Black Market” and drops a remix to Post Malone’s “White Iverson” to keep things going. Listen below!!

Is Nick Cannon Delusional With His Chris Brown Comparisons To Tupac & Michael Jackson?

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsOctober 26, 2015

Photo via Chris Brown’s Instagram

One cannot deny the incredible talent that Chris Brown possesses. However, Nick Cannon may be off his rocker a little with his Michael Jackson and Tupac, Chris Brown comparisons. Cannon believes that MJ + Pac = Chris Brown. He has come to this conclusion because he feels the level of talent, passion, and artistic ability that Brown possesses makes him a true legend, and he feels that Breezy has been up against so many attacks from the public just like Pac and MJ. What are your thoughts?

Chance The Rapper Brings Out Ja Rule in New York

By: Jake CratesCategory: VideosOctober 26, 2015

Who would have thought that Chance The Rapper likes Ja Rule? Maybe they have the same publicist or maybe he actually likes all those hits with Ashanti and the acting roles in Fast & Furious. Either way the Chi-Town rapper who has blown up in every direction brings out the once widely famous Ja Rule. Def cool to see the new generation paying homage to the older heads. But, is Ja Rule coming back? Does he still have potential for radio hits?

Fetty Wap And French Montana Release ‘Coke Zoo’ Tracklist

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2)Category: NewsOctober 26, 2015

French Montana and Fetty Wap are joining forces to drop a joint mixtape, Coke Zoo. The artwork was unveiled last week and now the track list has been revealed.

The 13-track release has guest appearances from Puff Daddy, Fetty’s right hand man Monty, Chris Brown and Lil’ Durk. Coke Zoo drops Oct. 27th at midnight.

French dropped “First Time (Intro)” from the tape today, which you can also listen to below.

Peep the tracklist.

Droping midnight ??? @fettywap1738 ‼️‼️ ?????

A photo posted by French Montana (@frenchmontana) on Oct 26, 2015 at 10:02am PDT

Did Floyd Mayweather Pick Sides In Nelly & Former Associate Feud?

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsOctober 26, 2015

Last week Nelly and one of his former associates, Loose Cannon Slim, got into a heated social media feud that appeared to be over Ashanti and Miss Jackson. It all started when Nelly didn’t take too well to his former associate making Ashanti his #WCW or Ashanti returning the love. Nelly posted a photo with Slim’s baby mama and Slim posted several pics of Miss Jackson including some before surgery pics. Nelly has had it with Slim and now says Miss Jackson is going to sue Slim for posting the photos. Nelly asks how could Slim be so stupid especially after what happen to 50 Cent for posting that sex tape. Slim went in for a while, but he is now crying broke. As if this wasn’t enough, Floyd Mayweather couldn’t resist the petty itch and posted an Instagram post telling people to go follow Loose Cannon Slim. This won’t end well.

Public Enemy Performs “Fight the Power” On Jimmy Kimmel

By: Jake CratesCategory: VideosOctober 26, 2015

“Jimmy Kimmel Live” is well known for its huge viral video successes with 2.5 billion views on YouTube alone, so when Public Enemy took the stage for a recent performance, we knew that this one would go viral. Garnering over 50,000 views in just a few days, Public Enemy shuts down the stage in a classic performance for the ages. Its been a while since the guys were in their prime, but you can tell they still got it! Look for their new project Man Plans, God Laughs out now!

Is Snootie Wild Involved In A Love Triangle?

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsOctober 26, 2015

Is every rapper cheating, in an open relationship, or involved in a love triangle? It looks like Snootie Wild may be in a love triangle of his own. Former Love & Hip Hop Atlanta cast member, DJ, and radio personality, Traci Steele, posted on social media that her and rapper Snootie Wild were an item. Since then Snootie appeared on the BET Hip Hop Awards green carpet with another woman. Now another woman @Ihatemichelbombshell has emerged saying she is Snootie’s girlfriend, and allegedly Traci paid for a publicity stunt. She said,

“I’m the one with the bank account info, credit cards, his car, and @tracisteele is just another b*tch who paid for a publicity stunt #hopeitwasworthit #itpaidafewofourbills #keepthecheckrolling.”

WOW. Well if Michel is okay with it all……. SMH

Raekwon To Reissue ‘Only Built 4 Cuban Linx’ On Cassette For 20th Anniversary

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2)Category: NewsOctober 26, 2015

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Raekwon’s 1995 debut, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Rae along with the label Get On Down, are reissuing the album, but it won’t be your typical re-release. The “Purple Tape Watch Box” will feature a purple cassette tape housed in a premium, “Watch Box” display case with white stitching, an embossed silver-on-black Raekwon logo, and a “The Purple Tape” silver placard on front.

The anniversary edition will also come with a 118-hardcover book that features lyrics, photos and other visuals relate to the album. Only 1,995 copies will be available world wide.

The Watch Box pre-sale launches Oct. 26th on GetOnDown.com .

Drag-On Returns With New Single “John Gotti” Featuring Joe Young

By: Scooby Wilson (@mcscoobins)Category: MusicOctober 26, 2015

Drag-On is back with a new record thats sure to tear up the streets. This one is called John Gotti presented by his new music label “Hood Environment” and featuring a Hot 16 from German rapper Joe Young. Get ready for more music as Drag-On is also currently working on his follow up album Opposite of H2O Pt2. Joe Young is slated to release We Are Young 1st quarter of 2016 right after the part about Drag-On album. Listen to “John Gotti” below!

A$AP Ferg Announces Title Of Second Album

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2)Category: NewsOctober 26, 2015

Ther ehas been some chatter surrounding the sophomore release of ASAP Ferg’s sophomore project but the details have been scarce. While on the black carpet at the Tidal X: 10/20 concert, he revealed the album’s title, Always Strive and Prosper, which is what ASAP stands for.

“It’s my rags to riches story for those who don’t know where I come from or how I got signed or my story, you’ll find out on this album,” he told Hot 97.

[ALSO READ: A$AP Ferg Talks Working With Pharrell And Madonna For His New Album]

The Trap Lord also teased that there will be some big features on producers on the project as well. During a recent interview, he said he was able to get in the studio with Pharrell.

“He is like a big brother figure for me, he gives me a lot of advice and drops jewels,” Ferg told BBC about working with Pharrell. ”Just that experience of me being able to be in the studio with somebody I idolized for so long was great. He changed my life with music because he showed me it was alright to be different, and make the music that you wanted to make.”

Watch the black carpet coverage of the Tidal event below, with ASAP Ferg at the 3:15 mark.

EXCLUSIVE! Paris Talks White Privilege, Cultural Gatekeepers, & Respect in Rap

By: Niki Gatewood (@THE_NikiG)Category: FeaturesOctober 26, 2015

“You got to realize that we’re in an environment where people love everything about Black culture except Black people,” Paris matter-of-factly states. After he’s questioned about the white privilege plague that’s infiltrated Hip-Hop’s music and culture, the Bay Area MC shared an entrenched belief. With an unwavering candor that’s as powerful as his latest release, Pistol Politics, this left-coast lyricist then added more of his perspective. He urged, “It’s really on the cultural-gatekeepers, like AllHipHop, to not allow that kind of shine for those who are facsimiles of the truth.”

During this honest exchange between Paris and AllHipHop’s Chuck Creekmur, icons, MCs, and entertainers were brought up for discussion. The Beastie Boys, Eminem, 3rd Bass, Action Bronson, Iggy Azalea, and Macklemore were mentioned during this probing melding of the minds. “As far as privilege and a lack of respect — I anticipate that — sh*t, there’s a lack of respect from younger black talent toward the OGs,” he eloquently expressed.

View the full video and discover why Paris would rather engage the entire Hip-Hop spectrum rather than verbally attack certain people. Change begins from within, right?

Click here to buy Pistol Politics.

Does Fetty Wap Have A Love Child On The Way?

By: ClassicOneCategory: RumorsOctober 26, 2015

Photo via Fetty Wap’s Instagram

Fetty Wap has been having a lot of relationship drama lately. Just last week his sister and baby mama were involved in a heated social media feud. This week a young lady by the name of Celina is claiming that she is pregnant by Fetty! She claims that she is having Fetty Wap’s love child. She posted a pic of a positive pregnancy text and tagged Fetty in it (the post has since been deleted). The woman stated that she met Fetty after DM’ing his friend Monty. The woman says she ended up in Fetty’s room where he allegedly told her he forgot condoms. She replied telling Fetty that it was okay because she was “clean.” Well now the woman is saying she is pregnant by Fetty, and according to her, Fetty doesn’t want her posting anything until he has a DNA test. It sounds like Fetty may be really worried more about his other baby mamas, girl friend, and trap queens finding out.

One Man Shot At T.I’s Scales 925 Restaurant In Atlanta

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2)Category: NewsOctober 26, 2015

A shooting at T.I’s restaurant, Scales 925, in Atlanta has left one man shot, TMZ reports. The incident reportedly started between five or six men Sunday night (Oct. 25) who were arguing. After the men were asked to leave the restaurant, the confrontation continued in the parking lot. Police say a man pulled out a gun and shot another man in the leg. The wounded man then fled the scene.

When police were responding to a 911 call about the shooting, they ended up pulling over the car that the shooting victim was in. Instead of cops later arresting the shooter, the victim ended up getting hauled off to jail. Police reportedly found 240 grams of marijuana and $6,000 in cash in the vehicle he was in.

He was arrested for possession of marijuana and reckless conduct. The victim claims he did not know the shooter. The entire incident was captured on surveillance cameras, which police are using to aid their search for the shooter.

Men Shoot Out At T.I.’s Restaurant, One Shot & Arrested On Drug Charges

By: yourfavenightmareCategory: UncategorizedOctober 26, 2015

Last night, a group of men began arguing at T.I. restaurant Scales 925, resulting in a shooting.

Another man was arrested on drug-related charges.

According to reports, 5-6 men started a verbal fight and were thrown out of the T.I.-owned establishment. The men continued to argue in the parking lot and one man donning a red shirt shot another man in the leg Sunday night.

TMZ reports the victim was able to escape in a friend’s Porsche.

Police eventually pulled over the Porsche, where they found the victim bleeding from the leg. The person also had a bag that contained 240 grams of marijuana and $6,000 in cash. The shooting victim was arrested for reckless conduct and possession of marijuana.

Everything was captured on security cameras, according to TMZ.

Swizz Beatz Joins Brooklyn Museum’s Board Of Trustees

By: Tanay Hudson (@NYStateOfMind2)Category: NewsOctober 26, 2015

When Swizz Beatz isn’t orchestrating instrumentals, he’s collecting art. The Bronx native has a plethora of works that he has added to his collection and often showcases them via Instagram. Now, Swizzy can have a bigger impact on the art world outside of social media. The beatmaker has been added to the board of trustees at Brooklyn Museum, the Wall Street Journal reports.

As a member of the board, Swizz, born Kaseem Dean, will be helping the museum appeal to a bigger demographic and taking “art to the next level.”

Swizz enjoys collecting the works of Brooklyn-based artists like Maya Huyuk, KAWS, art duo FAILE and Swoon. The Harvard scholar helps pub the works of many artists and he said that in return they would put in a good word for him at the Brooklyn Museum.

These guys are my friends and they were going back [to the museum] saying how I was helping them quietly,” the 37-year-old said.

He recently played a DJ set at the museum for an exhibition for FAILE.

Philanthropist Barbara Vogelstein was also added to the board.

‘Stretch And Bobbito’ Documentary Featuring Jay Z, Nas, Eminem & More Available For Digital Purchase

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsOctober 26, 2015

(AllHipHop News) Stretch & Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives, the documentary about two friends that became two of the most influential on-air personalities in Hip Hop culture, is now available for purchase online. The film features appearances by Jay Z, Nas, Eminem, Common, Busta Rhymes, DJ Premier, and many more.

[ALSO READ: Stretch and Bobbito Unreleased Material By Slick Rick, Wu Tang Clan & Many More]

Bobbito Garcia and Adrian Bartos (aka Stretch Armstrong) were responsible for introducing the world to unsigned talents such as Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, The Notorious B.I.G., and Big Pun. Besides having what some have called the best radio show of all time, the New York based DJs have also expanded their respective brands into other areas of entertainment.

Stretch produced for Lil Kim as well as worked with Jay Z and Eminem. Bobbito is an author and former contributor for ESPN2. In addition, Garcia co-directed the basketball documentary Doin‘ It In The Park, and he took the helm for Radio That Changed Lives as well.

Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives is available for stream/download at Vimeo.

[ALSO READ: ‘Sneakerheadz’ Documentary Featuring Wale, Mike Epps & More Available For Stream/Purchase On Vimeo]

Watch the trailer for Stretch and Bobbito: Radio That Changed Lives below.

Future Hints ‘Monster 2’ Mixtape Is On The Way

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsOctober 26, 2015

(AllHipHop News) It appears Future is ready to cap off his 12 month run with yet another collection. After dropping three well received mixtapes (Monster, Beast Mode, 56 Nights), a number one album (DS2), and a joint project with Drake (What A Time To Be Alive), the Atlanta representative hinted on his Instagram page that he could be dropping a sequel to the effort that started the streak.

[ALSO READ: Is A New Future Project On The Way?]

Future posted a photo to IG with a caption that simply read, “MONSTER 2.” The original Monster was overseen by longtime collaborator Metro Boomin. The St. Louis native provided production for the tape along with Southside, TM88, DJ Spinz, and others. Future’s first Monster was released the week of Halloween 2014.